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Home My WebLink AboutSP-04-47 - Decision - 1335 Shelburne Roadl 1. CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING EDWARD B. CRANE LIVING TRUST —1335 SHELBURNE ROAD SITE PLAN #SP-04- 47 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Edward B. Crane Living Trust, hereinafter referred to as the "Applicant", is requesting site plan approval to amend a previously approved site plan located at 1335 Shelburne Road for site modifications to previously approved 6600 sq ft building approved for a multiple number of uses under an umbrella approval. The amendment consists of relocating the bike rack, dumpster and snow storage area. Based on the plan and supporting material contained in the document file for this application, the Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. This project consists of amending a previously approved site plan located at 1335 Shelburne Road for site modifications to previously approved 6600 sq ft building approved for a multiple number of uses under an umbrella approval. The amendment consists of relocating the bike rack, dumpster and snow storage area. 2. The owner of record of this property is Edward B. Crane Trustee. 3. This property is located within the C2 and the Barlett Brook Watershed Protection Overlay District. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 4. Building coverage is 16.8% (maximum allowed is 40%). Overall coverage is 66.6% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front yard coverage is 21.6% (maximum allowed is 30%). 5. The building meets the setback requirements. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access 6. There currently is one ingress and egress curb cut on the property from Shelburne Road. No changes are proposed. Circulation 7. Circulation on the site is adequate. Parking 8. Pursuant to the decision of the previous application a total of 37 spaces were available. This application results in adding two (2) more spaces for a total of 39 spaces including three handicapped spaces and a bike rack. Landscaping 9. There is no minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs. The site is well landscaped so no additional landscaping will be required. 10. The existing site plan complies with all requirements pursuant to Section 13.06(B) of the Land Development Regulations. 11. Pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations the snow storage area provided meets all requirements. Outdoor Lighting 12. Pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations, all exterior lighting must be shielded and downcasting to prevent light from spilling onto adjacent properties and rights -of -way. No lighting changes are proposed. Traffic 13. There are no anticipated changes in traffic generation resulting from this amendment. GENERAL REVIEW STANDARDS (a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objectives set forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan. 14. The Comprehensive plan states that the city should encourage development while protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe environment. The site modifications are in keeping with the recommended actions of the Comprehensive Plan. -2- (b)The site shall be planned to accomplish a desirable transition from structure to site, from structure to structure, and to provide for adequate planting, safe pedestrian movement, and adequate parking areas. 15. The building on this site exists with no changes proposed. The site has adequate planting and adequate parking. (c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent practicable. 16. Parking spaces are currently located at the front of the building and along the south and west property boundaries. (d) Without restricting the permissible limits of the applicable zoning district, the height and scale of each building shall be compatible with its site and existing or adjoining buildings. 17. The existing building is a 1-story building, which is compatible with its site, and the adjoining buildings. (e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. 18. The plans do not indicate changes in utility services. (f) The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics, landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to cerate attractive transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be encouraged. 19. No changes to the site or building are proposed. (g) Proposed structures shall be related harmoniously to themselves, the terrain and to existing buildings and roads in the vicinity that have a visual relationship to the proposed structures. 20. There are no new proposed structures. All buildings exist according to a previous application. -3- 1 In addition, to the above general review standards, site plan applications shall meet the following specific standards set forth in Section 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations: (a) The reservation of land may be required on any lot for provision of access to abutting properties whenever such access is deemed necessary to reduce curb cuts onto an arterial or collector street, to provide additional access for emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in the area. 21. The reservation of land is not necessary. Access to the adjoining property already exists. (b) Electric, telephone, and other wire -served utility lines and service connections shall be underground. Any utility installations remaining above ground shall be located so as to have a harmonious relation to neighboring properties and to the site. 22. No changes to existing underground utilities are proposed. (c) All dumpsters and other facilities to handle solid waste, including compliance with any recycling or other requirements, shall be accessible, secure and properly screened with opaque fencing to ensure that trash and debris do not escape the enclosure(s). 23. The dumpster storage area is located at the southwest corner of the subject lands. (d) Other The plan should be revised to exclusively provide site plan information for the subject lands (1335 Shelburne Road) and delete the information pertaining to 1341 Shelburne Road. Access to 1335 Shelburne Road should be depicted on the plan. DF.(T /nN Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Administrative Officer hereby approves site plan application #SP-04-47 by Edward B. Crane Trustee to amend a previously approved site plan located at 1335 Shelburne Road for site modifications to previously approved 6600 sq ft building approved for a multiple number of uses under an umbrella approval. The amendment consists of relocating the bike rack, dumpster and snow storage area. The proposed changes are depicted on a plan entitled "Plan and Utilities Plan", prepared by Freeman French Freeman, Inc., dated 10/26/04 and received by the City of South Burlington on 10/29/04, with the following stipulations: 1) All previous approvals and stipulations, which are not superseded by this approval, shall remain in effect. -4- 2) The plan shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval of the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plan shall be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance. a) The site plan shall be revised to remove information pertaining to 1341 Shelburne Road with the exception of the access to Shelburne Road. 3) The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to Section 17.04 of the Land Development Regulations or this approval is null and void. 4) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to use of the bike rack and snow dumpster in their respective new location. 5) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board. 11 IL Signed on this% j day of November 2004 by Administrative Officer Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRCP 76 in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. If you fail to appeal this decision your right to challenge this decision at some point in the future may be lost because you waited too long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 VSA 4472 (d) (exclusivity of remedy; finality). -5-