HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-94-0000 - Decision - 1475 Shelburne RoadFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of William & Timothy O'Brien to
amend a previously approved site plan to relocate a garage, revise
parking layout and revise landscaping for a vocational training
use, 1475 Shelburne Road.
On the 12th of July, 1994, the South Burlington Planning Commission
approved the request of William & Timothy O'Brien for site plan
review under Section 19.10 of the South Burlington Zoning
Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of amending a previously approved site
plan to relocate a garage, revise parking layout and revise
landscaping for a vocational training use. The site plan being
amended was approved on 5/12/92. The site revisions being
requested have already been made.
2. This property is located at 1475 Shelburne Road and is within
the C2 District. It is bounded on the north by Densmore Monuments,
on the east by Shelburne Road, on the south by Goss Dodge and on
the west by undeveloped property.
3. Access/circulation: Access will be via an existing 22 foot
curb cut. No changes proposed.
Circulation is acceptable.
4. Parking: The parking requirement for this project is 41 spaces
and 43 spaces are being provided including two (2) handicapped
spaces. The previously approved plan showed 45 spaces. All
parking stall dimensions and aisle width requirements are being
met.
5. Landscaping: The revised landscaping plan meets the minimum
landscaping requirement of $7700. Plantings include Arborvitae,
Honey Locust, Lilac, Sandcherry, Juniper, Spirea, and Burning Bush.
6. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 16.25% (maximum
allowed is 30%). Overall coverage is 63.7% (maximum allowed is
70%). Front yard coverage is 38.3% (maximum allowed is 30%). This
is an existing situation which will not be made worse by this
application.
7. The main building does not meet the front setback requirement
and is therefore a noncomplying structure subject to Section 19.002
of the zoning regulations. No changes to this building are
proposed. The relocated garage meets the setback requirements.
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8. Traffic: No change
9. Sewer: No change
10. Lighting: Applicant installed floodlights on the new addition
which are not downcasting shielded fixtures. These fixtures should
be replaced with downcasting shielded fixtures.
11. Sidewalk: The applicant was required, as part of the 5/12/92
approval, to construct a sidewalk along Shelburne Road. The
construction of the sidewalk, including its final location, should
be approved by the Vermont Agency of Transportation. The plan
should be revised to show the final location of the sidewalk, if
necessary.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of William & Timothy
O'Brien to amend a previously approved site plan to relocate a
garage, revise parking layout and revise landscaping for a
vocational training use, 1475 Shelburne Road as depicted on a plan
entitled "O'Brien's Training Center", prepared by Truex, Degroot,
Cullins, Architects, dated May 26, 1994, with the following
stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. All exterior lighting installed after 5/12/92 must consist of
downcasting shielded fixtures. Any fixture which does not meet
this requirement must be replaced within 30 days of this approval.
Any new exterior lighting or change in existing lighting shall
consist of downcasting shielded fixtures so as not to cast light
beyond the property line. Any change in lighting shall be approved
by the City Planner prior to installation.
3. As stipulated in the 5/12/92 approval, the applicant shall be
responsible for constructing a sidewalk along the frontage of the
property. The construction of the sidewalk including its final
location shall be approved by the Vermont Agency of Transportation.
The plan shall be revised to show the final location of the
proposed sidewalk, if necessary. Three (3) copies of the revised
plan shall be submitted to the City Planner.
4. The applicant shall obtain a zoning/building permit within six
(6) months or this approval is null and void.
5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the
Administrative Officer prior to use of the relocated garage.
6. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South
Burlington Planning Commission.
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Chairman or Clevrk
South Burlington Planning Commission
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