HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-96-0000 - Decision - 1342 Shelburne RoadFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Plaza Investments to amend a
previously approved site plan for a 29,425 square foot office and
retail building. The amendment consists of: 1) converting three
(3) parking spaces to a trash storage area, and 2) replacing
landscaping along the easterly boundary with a different variety of
plant material, 1342 Shelburne Road.
On the 22nd day of October, 1996, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of Plaza Investments for site plan
review under Section 26.10 of the South Burlington Zoning
Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of amending a previously approved site
plan for a 29,425 square foot office and retail building. The
amendment consists of: 1) converting three (3) parking spaces to
a trash storage area, and 2) replacing landscaping along the
easterly boundary with a different variety of plant material. This
project was originally approved on 12/20/88. The only issues
affected by this amendment are parking and landscaping.
2. This property located at 1342 Shelburne Road lies within the Cl
and R4 Districts. It is bounded on the north by the proposed
Pizzeria Uno restaurant and a single family residence, on the east
by undeveloped property, on the south by Holmes Road Extension, and
on the west by Shelburne Road.
3. Parking: A total of 152 spaces are required and 148 spaces are
being provided including four (4) handicapped spaces. This
represents a four (4) space or 2.6% shortfall. The applicant
conducted a shared parking analysis which indicated that only 147
spaces are needed.
4. The original approval included 37 compact car spaces. The
proposed plan shows 35 compact car spaces. The compact car spaces
signs located along the easterly row of spaces should be removed
and placed along the row of spaces facing the easterly side of the
building as shown on the plan.
5. Landscaping: The applicant indicated that the 12 Austrian Pine
trees planted along the easterly boundary were stolen. These trees
have an estimated value of $3360. The applicant proposed to
replace these lost trees with upright Juniper and Thuja shrubs.
These shrubs have an estimated value of $2550 which is $810 short
of the Austrian Pines which they replace. Staff recommended that
the size of the proposed plantings be increased to equal the value
of the plantings being replaced.
6. Other:
--- plan should be revised to accurately depict the location of
the Cl and R4 District boundary located 500 feet from the
centerline of Shelburne Road.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of Plaza Investments
to amend a previously approved site plan for a 29,425 square foot
office and retail building. The amendment consists of: 1)
converting three (3) parking spaces to a trash storage area, and 2)
replacing landscaping along the easterly boundary with a different
variety of plant material, 1342 Shelburne Road, as depicted on a
plan entitled, "Shelburne Square City of South Burlington, VT,"
prepared by Lamoureux, Stone & O'Leary Consulting Engineers, Inc.,
dated 6/10/96, last revised 10/4/96, with the following
stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. The Planning Commission approves a total of 148 parking spaces.
This represents a four (4) space or 2.6% shortfall.
3. The applicant shall remove the compact car space signs located
along the easterly row of parking spaces and place them along the
row of spaces adjacent to the easterly side of the building as
shown on the plan.
4. The plan shall be revised to show the changes below and shall
require approval of the City Planner. Three (3) copies of the
approved revised plans shall be submitted to the City Planner prior
to permit issuance.
a) The plan shall be revised to accurately depict the
location of the Cl and R4 District boundary which is located
500 feet from the centerline of Shelburne Road.
b) The plan shall be revised to increase the size of the
proposed plantings to equal the value of the plantings being
replaced.
5. Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant shall post
a $3360 landscape bond. The bond shall remain in effect for three
(3) years to assure that the landscaping takes root and has a good
chance of surviving.
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6. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6)
months pursuant to Section 27.302 of the zoning regulations or this
approval is null and void.
7. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to use
of the revised site layout.
8. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South
Burlington Planning Commission.
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Chairman or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
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