HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-06-26 - Decision - 1485 Shelburne RoadCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
GOSS DODGE, INC. — 1485 SHELBURNE ROAD
SITE PLAN #SP-06-26
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Goss Dodge, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting to amend a
previously approved site plan for a 36,085 sq. ft. auto service, sales, and repair building.
The amendment consists of adding 3896 sq. ft. of additional parking , 1485 Shelburne
Road. Based on the plans and supporting material contained in the document file for this
application, the Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. This project consists of amending a previously approved site plan for a 36,085
sq. ft. auto service, sales, and repair building. The amendment consists of adding
3896 sq. ft. of additional parking, 1485 Shelburne Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is DBS Limited Partnership.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 2 (C2) Zoning District.
4. The application was received on May 4, 2006.
5. The plan submitted with this application is entitled, "Plan Showing Proposed
Building Addition Goss Dodge Douglas & Cheryl A. Hoar Property Shelburne
Road So. Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Warren A. Robenstein, stamped
received on May 4, 2006.
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
6. There are no changes to building coverage. Building coverage is 8.4%
(maximum is 40%). Overall coverage will be changing from 35.7% to 36.6%
(70% is maximum). Front yard coverage will not be changing and stands at 10%
(30% is maximum).
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via two (2) curb cuts from Shelburne Road. No changes are
proposed.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. The applicant is adding 3,896 sq. ft. of parking area for the display of
automobiles. There are no proposed changes to the employee and customer
parking areas.
11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking shall be provided on the subject property. A bicycle rack is on the plan.
12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply.
Landscaping
13. There are no changes to landscaping.
14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(4) of the Land Development Regulations, snow
storage areas must be shown on the plan. Snow storage areas are not shown
on the plan.
Outdoor Lighting
15. No changes to exterior lighting are proposed.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to the site plan applications:
Traffic
16. There will be no traffic impacts.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set
forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
17. 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.
18. The building is existing and no changes are proposed. The proposed
parking area is in keeping with this requirement.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest
extent practicable.
19. Parking is located on the sides and rear of the building. The additonal parking
area is located on the north side of the building.
20. Section 13.01 of the Land Development Regulations requires that bicycle parking
or storage facilities be provided for employees, residents, and visitors to the site.
It has already been noted that a bicycle rack is shown on the plan.
(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.
21. The building is existing and no changes are proposed
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground.
22. The plans do not indicate changes in utility service
(0 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.
23. The building is existing and 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.
24. The building is existing and 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
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emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in the
area.
25. 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.
26. No changes to existing underground utilities.
(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).
27. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations,
screened dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. Dumpster locations
are depicted on the plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves site
plan application #SP-06-26 of Goss Dodge, Inc., to amend a previously approved
site plan for a 36,085 sq. ft. auto service, sales, and repair building. The amendment
consists of adding 3896 sq. ft. of additional parking area, 1485 Shelburne Road,
subject to the following conditions:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
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 plans shall be
submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy.
a) The plan shall be revised to depict the snow storage area(s).
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 the use of the new parking area.
5) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
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Signed on this day of Ph 2006 by
Ray on elair, 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 $110 filing fee and be filed within 15 days
of the date of this decision.
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