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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
DOUGLAS HOAR — 1485 SHELBURNE ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-17.07
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Douglas Hoar, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking after -the -fact approval
to amend a previously approved plan for a 35,590 sq. ft. auto sales, service and repair
facility. The amendment consists of: 1) revising the parking layout, 2) adding an 8' X 40'
detached accessory structure (shipping container), and 3) adding an 8' X 35' detached
accessory structure, 1485 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 after -the -fact approval to amend a previously approved plan
for a 35,590 sq. ft. auto sales, service and repair facility. The amendment consists of: 1)
revising the parking layout, 2) adding an 8' X 40' detached accessory structure (shipping
container), and 3) adding an 8' X 35' detached accessory structure, 1485 Shelburne
Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is DBS LLP.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 2 District and the Stormwater
Management Overlay District.
4. The application was received on February 2, 2017.
5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Plat of Survey Showing Proposed Parking Lot
Expansion Goss Dodge Shelburne Road So. Burlington, Vermont" prepared by Warren A.
Robenstien, Reg. VT & NH L.S., dated July 31, 2014, and last revised on 1/31/17.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. The only change in coverage is an increase in building coverage to 8.4% (maximum
allowed is 70%). Overall coverage remains the same as the two (2) buildings are over
areas of existing impervious surface.
7. Setback requirements for the two (2) new buildings will be met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Only the standards below are affected by this application. All other standards will
continue to be met.
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(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings
8. No additional parking spaces are proposed. The application is to amend the previously
approved plan to show existing as -built conditions. A total of 72 parking spaces are
required and 126 spaces are available for customers and employees.
(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
9. The new buildings will not exceed the height limit of 35 feet and will be lower in
height than the height of the existing building.
(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,
10. The materials on the new buildings will match the existing materials on the existing
building.
12.03 Stormwater Management Overlay District (SMO)
11. This property is located within the Stormwater Management Overlay District and as
such must comply with relevant standards. The new buildings will not increase
impervious surfaces, so this criteria does not apply in this instance.
OTHER
Staff notes that the Vermont Legislature recently amended Sec. 29. 24 V.S.A.§ 4416 to
read:
§ 4416. SITE PLAN REVIEW
(b) Whenever a proposed site plan involves access to a State highway, the application
for site plan approval shall include a letter of intent from the Agency of Transportation
confirming that the Agency has reviewed the proposed site plan and is prepared to issue
an access permit under 19 V.S.A. § 1111, and setting out any conditions that the Agency
proposes to attach to the section 1111 permit.
The applicant forwarded letter from Craig Keller, Chief of Permitting Services for the
Vermont Agency of Transportation dated June 2, 2016 to staff. The letter states in part
that the Agency would not require a permit or LOI as the property's accesses have
previously been permitted and no new work within the highway right-of-way is being
proposed.
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DECISION
The Administrative Officer hereby approves site plan application #SP-17-07 of Douglas
Hoar, 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 plans submitted by the applicant
and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. All exterior lighting must consist of downcasting, shielded fixtures.
4. The applicant must 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.
5. The applicant must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer
prior to use or occupancy of the new buildings.
6. Any change to the site plan will require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed this day of )�Alvl2017, by
R ymond I Belair, A m nistrative 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 802.477.2241 to speak with the regional
Permit Specialist.
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