HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-04-36 - Decision - 1475 Shelburne RoadCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
TIM O'BRIEN —1475 SHELBURNE ROAD
SITE PLAN #SP-04-36
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Tim O'Brien, hereinafter referred to as the "Applicant", is requesting site plan approval to
amend a previously approved site plan located at 1475 Shelburne Road for site modifications
to previously approved site. The amendment consists of relocating one (1) parking space.
Based on the plan and supporting materials contained in the document file for this application,
the Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
This project consists of amending a previously approved site plan located at 1475
Shelburne Road for site modifications to previously approved site. The amendment
consists of relocating one (1) parking space.
2. The owner of record of this property is Two O'Brien Properties LLC.
3. The subject property is located within a Commercial 2 (C2), Bartlet Brook Watershed
Overlay (BBW), and Traffic Overlay (TO) Districts. The proposal is not subject to the
provisions of the Barlett Brook Watershed Protection Overlay District or the Traffic
Overlay District.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
4. The site plan complies with all setback and coverage requirements.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
5. Access to the site is adequate and remains unchanged by this application.
Circulation
7. Circulation on the site is adequate and remains unchanged.
Parking
8. Currently 41 parking spaces are required and 41 spaces are shown on the plan. The
site requires two handicapped space and two handicap parking spaces have been
provided.
9. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking shall be provided for employees on the subject property. The application
indicates a bike rack exists.
Landscaping
10. There is no minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs. The site is
adequately landscaped so no additional landscaping will be required.
11. The existing site plan complies with all requirements pursuant to Section 13.06(B) of
the Land Development Regulations.
12. According to the plans provided snow storage comply with requirements pursuant to
Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations the proposal must provide for
snow storage. The plans submitted indicate adequate snow storage is provided.
Outdoor Lighting
13. Pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations, all exterior
lighting must be shielded and downcasting to prevent light from spilling onto adjacent
properties and rights -of -way. There are no changes to exterior lighting. The proposal
meets all lighting requirements.
Traffic
14. There is no anticipated increase in traffic generation resulting from this amendment.
GENERAL REVIEW STANDARDS
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in the
City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
15. The Comprehensive plan states that the city should encourage development while
protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe environment. The
parking space relocation 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.
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16. The building on this site exists with no changes proposed. The site has adequate
planting and parking.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
17. Parking spaces are currently located at the side and rear of the building.
(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.
18. There are no changes to any structure resulting from the proposed change.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or
building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
19. The plans do not indicate changes in utility services.
(f) 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.
20. No changes to the site or building 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.
21. There are no proposed structures.
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 emergency or other purposes, or to
improve general access and circulation in the area.
22. 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.
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23. No changes to existing underground utilities are proposed.
(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).
24. The plans indicate a dumpster storage area.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Administrative Officer hereby
approves site plan application #SP-04-36 by Tim O'Brien to amend a previously approved
site plan located at 1475 Shelburne Road for site modifications to previously approved site.
The amendment consists of relocating one (1) parking space. The proposed change is depicted
on a plan entitled "O'BRIENS TRAINING CENTER -SITE PLAN SOUTH BURLINGTON
VT " dated SEPTEMBER 22, 2004,with the following stipulations:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations, which are not superseded by this approval,
shall remain in effect.
2) 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.
3) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer
prior to use of the relocated parking space.
4) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
Signed on this day of October, 2004 by
Ray hd J. Belair, Administrative Officer
Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court,
pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRCP 76 in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is
issued. If you fail to appeal this decision your right to challenge this decision at some point in
the future may be lost because you waited too long. You will be bound by the decision,
pursuant to 24 VSA 4472 (d) (exclusivity of remedy; finality).
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