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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-02-63 SD-02-64 - Decision - 1301 1325 Shelburne Road#SD-02-63 and #SD-02-64 FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION STATE OF VERMONT COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON Re: Findings of Fact, Preliminary and final plat applications of the Lewis Family Limited Partnership and the City of South Burlington to amend a 29,160 square foot auto sales and service commercial complex and fire station. The amendment consists of establishing a planned unit development for the properties owned by the applicants, and: 1) construct a 4050 square foot addition to an existing auto sales and service building, and 2) expansion of the parking area, 1301-1325 Shelburne Road and 3 Holmes Road. On thel st day of October 2002, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved the request of the Lewis Family Partnership and the City of South Burlington for preliminary and final plat approval under Section 203 and 204 of the South Burlington Subdivision Regulations based on the following findings: 1) This project consists of amending a 29,160 square foot auto sales and service commercial complex and fire station. The amendment consists of establishing a planned unit development for the properties owned by the applicants, and: 1) construct a 4050 square foot addition to an existing auto sales and service building, and 2) expansion of the parking area. The sketch plan was reviewed at the August 20, 2002 meeting. 2) The owner of record is the Lewis Family Partnership and the City of South Burlington. 3) This property located at 1301-1325 Shelburne Road and 3 Holmes Road lies within the C 1 and Bartlett Brook Watershed Projection Overlay Districts. It is bounded on the north by the Lakewood Commons commercial complex, and the west by a distribution/warehouse, on the east by Shelburne Road, and on the south by Holmes Road 4) Access/Circulation: Access is provided via three (3) curb cuts, two (2) 26 foot wide curb cuts on Holmes Road, one of these curb cuts accesses a loading dock, and a 35 foot wide curb cut on Shelburne Road with a left hand turn only exit lane. Circulation on the site is adequate, with the addition of signage as recommended at the last meeting. 5) Coveragetsetbacks: The proposed building coverage is 14.9% (maximum allowed is 30%). The proposed overall coverage is 70.0% (maximum allowed is 70%). The proposed front yard coverage along Shelburne Road is going down from 76.4% to 57.3% (maximum allowed is 30%). These calculations take into account the widening of Shelburne Road. Front yard coverage along Holmes Road is 28.9% (maximum allowed is 30%). The applicant's proposal includes two (2) storage containers in the northwest corner of the lot, which would encroach five (5) feet into the side yard setback. The Board can approve a modification of the side yard setback under Section 12.406 (b) of the zoning regulations, if the modifications are in accordance with the conditions and objectives of Commercial 1 District. 6) Parking: The parking requirement is 62 spaces, not including vehicle storage. The plans should clearly show which spaces are for customer and employee use. Three accessible parking spaces are shown on the plan. A bike rack for each building should be shown on the plan. 7) Landscaping: The landscaping requirement based on construction cost is $6,000, which is being met. Landscape materials include Japanese Lilac Tree, Freeman Maple and Dense Yew. 8) Traffic: This property is located in Traffic Overlay District Zone 2 which allows this property to generate a maximum of 107.7 vehicle trip ends (vte's) during the P.M. peak hour. The applicant is proposing a 4,050 square foot addition. ITE estimates that the current facility generates 75.8 We's during the PM peak hour. The addition will increase the vte's to 90.13, representing an increase of 14.33 vte's. The applicant should be prepared to pay the anticipated road impact fee based on these calculations. 9) Bartlett Brook Watershed Protection Overlay District: A portion of the property is located within the Bartlett Brook Watershed Protection Overlay District. The applicant provided a report addressing the effects of the increased impervious surface. 10) Li tin : The applicant proposes pole mounted fixtures for the auto sales lot. The mounting heights vary but do not exceed 30 feet. Cut sheets were submitted and a letter from Jeremy Matosky concerning the proposed light fixtures. 11) Dumpsters: A screened dumpster storage area is provided. DECISION AND CONDITIONS Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board approves preliminary plat and final plat application #SD-02-63 and #SD-02-64 of the Lewis Family Limited Partnership and the City of South Burlington to amend a 29,160 square foot auto sales and service commercial complex and fire station. The amendment consists of establishing a planned unit development for the properties owned by the applicants, and: 1) construct a 4050 square foot addition to an existing auto sales and service building, and 2) expansion of the parking area, 1301-1325 Shelburne Road and 3 Holmes Road, as depicted on a plan entitled "Lewis Motors, Inc. 1301-1325 Shelburne Road South Burlington, VT Final Site Plan" prepared by Trudell Consulting Engineers, Inc., dated 7/29/02, with a last revised date of 9/16/02, with the following stipulations: 1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect. 2) The plat plan shall be revised to show the changes listed below and shall require approval of the Director of Planning and Zoning (hereinafter Director). Four copies of the approved revised plat plan shall be submitted to the Director prior to recording. a) The plan shall be revised to note the building and pavement coverage information on the final site plan. b) The plan shall be revised to note the customer and employee parking areas. c) The plan shall be revised to provide a bike rack for the southerly auto service building. 3) For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, the Development Review Board estimates the 4050 sq. ft. addition will generate an additional 14.33 vte's during the P.M. peak hour. 4) Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant shall post a $6,000 landscape bond. The bond shall remain in effect for three (3) years to assure the landscaping takes root and has a good chance of surviving. 5) Pursuant to Section 12.406 (b) of the zoning regulations, the Board modifies the side yard setback requirement and allows two (2) storage containers to encroach five (5) feet into the 15 foot side yard setback requirement. 6) Any change to the final plat plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board. .:A A 2&2ou. ' —4 /0'/5-67- Ch • or Clerk Date South Burlington Development Review Board Please Note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4471 and V.R.C.P. 76, in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. The fee is $Z5o.00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your right to challenge this decision at some future time may be lost because you waited too long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4472(d) (exclusivity of remedy; finality).