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Home My WebLink AboutSP-14-37 - Decision - 1301 1325 Shelburne Road#SP-14-37 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING SHEARER ACURA - 1301-1325 SHELBURNE ROAD SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-14-37 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Shearer Acura, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to amend a previously approved PUD consisting of a 36,883 sq. ft. auto sales and service complex and fire station. The amendment consists of after -the -fact approval to construct a 1299 SF canopy addition to an existing service building, 1301-1325 Shelburne Road. Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The applicant is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 36,883 sq. ft. auto sales and service complex and fire station. The amendment consists of after -the -fact approval to construct a 1299 SF canopy addition to an existing service building, 1301-1325 Shelburne Road. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is Lewis Family Limited Partnership, LLP. 3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 1- Automobile Zoning District. 4. The application was received on July 2, 2014. 5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Acura South Burlington 1301 Shelburne Road South Burlington, VT Site Plan", dated May 15, 2013, and last revised on 6/26/13. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6. Proposed building coverage is 30,699 SF (14.2%, 40% is maximum). Proposed overall coverage is 151,210 SF (70% is maximum). Proposed front yard coverage is 55.7% (based on prior approval) along Shelburne Road (30% is maximum) and 26.4% along Holmes Road (30% is maximum). 7. Setback requirements are being met. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access 8. Access is provided via Shelburne Road / U.S. Route 7, a State Road and via Holmes Road, a City street. No changes proposed. -1— FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2014\SP_14_37_1301- 1325_S helburneRd_ShearerAcura_ffd. doc #SP-14-37 Circulation 9. Circulation on the site is adequate. Parking 10. No changes to parking are proposed. As the proposed canopy is not enclosed, it is not considered building floor area and thus parking requirements will not increase. 11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G) (5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle parking shall be provided on the subject property. This criterion will continue to be met. 12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application. Landscaping 13. No additional landscaping required or proposed as there is no additional building expansion proposed. This criterion will be met. Outdoor Lighting 14. There are no changes to outdoor lighting proposed. Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the following review standards shall apply to site plan applications: Traffic 15. Traffic will not be affected as a result of this application. (a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan. 16. The Comprehensive Plan states that the City should encourage development while protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe environment. The proposed project is in keeping with the recommended actions of the Comprehensive Plan. (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. 17. This criterion will continue to be met. (c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings. 18. This criterion will continue to be met. -2— FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2014\SP_14_37_1301- 1325_ShelburneRd_ShearerAmra_ffd.doc #SP-14-37 (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. 19. The proposed height and scale of each proposed building is compatible with this criterion. (e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. 20. This criterion will continue to be met. (f) The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics, landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruptions to create attractive transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be encouraged. 21. No changes 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. 22. No changes are proposed. 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. 23. The reservation of land is not necessary. (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. 24. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application. (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). 25. This criterion will continue to be met. DECISION -3— FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2014\SP_1 4_37_1 301 - 132 5_ S h e I b u r n e R d_S h e a re rAc u ra_ffd . d oc #SP-14-37 Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves site plan application #SP-14-37 of Shearer Acura subject to the following conditions: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect. 2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plan and shall be on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning. 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 or occupancy of the canopy. 5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Signed on this day of "/ , 2014 by Rapon,61 Belair, Administrative Officer PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to 24 VSA §4465, an interested person may appeal this decision by filing a Notice of Appeal with the secretary of the Development Review Board. This Notice of Appeal must be accompanied with a $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days of the date of this decision. The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain relevant state permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional Permit Specialist. -4— F \USERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2014\SP_14_37_1301- 1325_ShelburneRd_ShearerAcura_ffd.doc