HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-03-43 - Decision - 1341 Shelburne RoadCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
Edward B. Crane, Trustee - Shelburne Road
SITE PLAN #SP-03-43
FINDINGS OF FACT& DECISION
Jude Chicoine, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting site plan amendment to
correct an error in a previous application for a car wash and auto service use at 1341 Shelburne
Road. The amendment consists of: 1) increasing the size of the building from 4500 sq ft to 5105
sq ft, 2) increasing the size of the auto service use (auto detailing) from 1040 sq ft to 2369 sq ft
with the remaining 2736 square feet dedicated to car wash use, and 3) increasing the size of the
addition from 1048 sq ft to 1536 sq ft. 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
The applicant is requesting site plan amendment to correct erroroneous dimensions in a
previous application at 1341 Shelburne Road, South Burlington.
2. The subject lands currently facilitates a car wash and auto service use previously
opened on 1 /21 /03.
3. The subject property is located within a C2 and the Barlett Brook Watershed Protection
Overlay District.
4. The applicant provided a 7 page set of plans prepared by Champlain Consulting
Engineers, dated June 13, 2003, sheet 2 entitled "Jude Chicoine Shelburne Road
Seaway Car Wash Existing Conditions: South Burlington, Vermont".
5. This application must be reviewed under and comply with the South Burlington Land
Development Regulations.
6. Edward Crane,Trustee owns the property.
DIMENSONAL REQUIREMENTS
Pursuant to the previous application, the site plan complies with all set back and coverage
requirements. This application presents no changes from the previous application.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access.
2. Access on the site is adequate and remains unchanged by this application.
Circulation.
3. Circulation on the site is adequate and remains unchanged by this application.
FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
Edward B. Crane, Trustee - #SP-03-43
Parking.
4. Section 13.01(G)(1) of the Land Development Regulations establishes design requirements
for parking spaces. The minimum parking requirement is 14 spaces. The applicant has
provided 17 spaces including one handicapped parking space.
Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle parking
shall be provided for employees on the subject property. The plans provided indicate a
bike rack exists adjacent to the handicapped parking.
6. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal landscaping of
the parking area does not apply.
Landscaping.
7. There is no minimum landscaping requirements.
8. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(4) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage areas
must be shown on the plans. The plans must be revised to show the snow storage area.
Outdoor lighting
9. 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 lighting.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the proposed Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to site plan applications:
Traffic: The are no anticipated changes in traffic generation from the proposal.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in the
City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
10. The Comprehensive Plan states that the city should encourage development while
protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe environment. The proposed
change in use 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.
11. The subject lands currently facilitates a car wash. There is no landscaping required for the
proposed changes.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
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FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
Edward B. Crane, Trustee - #SP-03-43
12. Section 13.01(G)(1) of the Land Development Regulations establishes design requirements
for parking spaces. The minimum parking requirement is 14 spaces. The applicant has
provided 17 spaces including one handicapped parking space.
13. Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations requires that bicycle parking or
storage facilities be provided for employees, residents, and visitors to the site. The plans
show a bicycle rack adjacent to the handicapped parking.
(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.
14. The Administrative Officer concludes that the proposed height and scale of the building is
consistent with the development of adjoining properties.
(e) Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
15. The plans do not indicate changes in utility services.
(fl The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to create attractive transitions
between buildings of different architectural styles shall be encouraged.
16. Adequate landscaping exists for the proposal.
(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.
17. The existing structure is positioned according to the plans provided. The Administrative
Officer concludes that the existing structure relates appropriately to the site.
In addition to the above general review standards, site plan applications shall meet the following
specific standards as 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 of collector street, to provide additional access for emergency or
other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in the area.
18. 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.
19. No changes to existing underground utilities.
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FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
Edward B. Crane, Trustee - #SP-03-43
(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).
20. The plans provided do not indicate any additional dumpsters.
DECISION
The South Burlington Administrative Officer approves site plan application #SP-03-43, subject to
the following conditions:
All previous approvals shall remain in full force and effect except as amended herein.
2. This project shall be completed as shown on a 7-page set of plans prepared by
Champlain Consulting Engineers, dated June 13, 2003, sheet 2 entitled "Jude Chicoine,
Shelburne Road, Seaway Car Wash, Existing Conditions".
3. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six months of this decision pursuant to
Section 17.04 of the Land Development Regulations or this approval shall be null and void.
4. The applicant must revise the plan to comply with Section 13.06(B)(4) of the Land
Development Regulations to provide a snow dump area and provide three revised copies
of the plan.
5. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall obtain a certificate of occupancy from the
Administrative Officer.
6. Any changes to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development
Review Board.
Signed this I C7 d,6y of �J���'gi`� , 2003, by
Raymond 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 time 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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