HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-03-06 CU-03-05 - Decision - 1485 Shelburne RoadCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
GOSS DODGE — 1485 SHELBURNE ROAD
SITE PLAN #SP-03-06 & CONDITIONAL USE #CU-03-05
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS & DECISION
Goss Dodge, Inc., hereafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting site plan and
conditional use approval for a 1,200 sq. ft. addition to an accessory structure at 1485
Shelburne Road to be used for appearance reconditioning of automobile product. The
South Burlington Development Review Board (DRB) held a public hearing on April 1,
2003.
Based on testimony given at the above mentioned public hearing and on the plans and
supporting materials contained in the document file for this application, the DRB finds,
concludes and decides as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
The applicant is requesting site plan and conditional use approval for a 1,200 sq.
ft. addition to an accessory structure at 1485 Shelburne Road to be used for
appearance reconditioning of automobile product.
2. Douglas and Cheryl Hoar are the record owners of the property (warranty deed in
Volume 203, Page 20 of the city land records). The property is identified as Tax
Parcel 1540 01485 C.
3. The subject property contains 9.39 acres and falls within the Commercial 2 (C2)
District.
CONCLUSIONS
ZONING DISTRICT & DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The proposal complies with the maximum building coverage, maximum overall lot
coverage, maximum building height, and setback requirements of the C2 District.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Pursuant to Section 26.102 of the Zoning Regulations, the DRB may consider the
following in its review of a site plan application. -
(a) Pedestrian and vehicular access.
2. No changes to the previously approved vehicular access drives are proposed.
(b) Circulation.
3. No changes to the previously approved circulation patterns are proposed.
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS & DECISION
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(c) Parking.
4. Pursuant to Section 26.252, 70 parking spaces are required. In addition to the
product display spaces, the plans show 85 parking spaces, including 4
accessible spaces as required by Section 26.253(a) pf the Zoning Regulations.
(d) Landscaping, screening and outdoor lighting.
5. Pursuant to Section 26.105 of the Zoning Regulations, 3% of the first $250,000 in
construction costs must be spent toward landscaping. The applicant estimates
construction to cost approximately $50,000. This will require $1,500 in
landscaping costs. The applicant has proposed to plant five 7 ft. cedars westerly
of the proposed building addition. The DRB concludes that the proposed cedars
will meet the minimum required landscaping costs for the project.
6. No new outdoor lighting is indicated.
(e) Other
7. Water Superintendent Jay Nadeau has reviewed the plans and provided a
number of comments dated March 7, 2003. In particular, Mr. Nadeau notes that
the plans should need to show all existing and proposed water lines.
CONDITIONAL USE CRITERIA
The DRB must find that the proposed uses will not adversely affect the following:
(a) The capacity of existing or planned municipal or educational facilities.
8. The proposed addition, to be used for appearance reconditioning of automobile
product, will not increase the gross retail floor area and, therefore, will not cause
an increase in traffic generation. Consequently, the DRB concludes that the
proposal will not adversely affect municipal services.
(b) The essential character of the neighborhood or district in which the
property is located, nor ability to develop adjacent property for appropriate
uses.
9. The DRB concludes that the proposal is in keeping with development on
surrounding properties and will not adversely affect the character of the area or
the ability to develop adjacent properties.
(c) Traffic on roads and highways in the vicinity.
10. The addition is not expected to increase traffic generation at the site and will not
adversely affect service levels on roads and highways in the vicinity.
(d) Bylaws in effect.
11. The proposed development and uses are in keeping with current regulations.
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FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS & DECISION
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(e) Utilization of renewable energy resources.
12. No development or uses are proposed that would affect renewable energy
resources.
(f) General public health and welfare
13. The proposed development and uses will not have an adverse affect on general
public welfare.
DECISION
MOTION by Mark Boucher, seconded by Gail Quimby, to approve site plan application
#SP-03-06 and conditional use application #CU-03-05, subject to the following
conditions:
The applicant shall meet all requirements outlined in the Water Superintendent's
letter dated March 7, 2003.
2. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six months of this decision
pursuant to Section 27.302 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations.
3. Prior to the issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant must provide a performance
bond or other form of surety to guarantee the completion of all required landscaping
and site restoration. The performance bond shall guarantee all plantings for a
period of three years.
4. Prior to the issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant must provide the following:
a. The plans must be revised to show all existing and proposed water lines on
the subject property.
b. The applicant must submit 3 sets of revised plans to the Department of
Planning and Zoning.
5. Prior to occupation of the new addition, the applicant shall obtain a certificate of
occupancy/compliance from the Administrative Officer.
Mark Boucher—yea/nay/abstain
Roger Farley —yea/nay/abstain
Michele Kupersmith —yea/nay/abstain
MOTION CARRIED by a vote of 6-0-0
John Dinklage —yea/nay/abstain
Larry Kupferman —yea/nay/abstain
Gayle Quimby —yea/nay/abstain
Signed this day of C� "i �2003, by
John Dinklage, Chair
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