HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-14-62 - Decision - 1519 Shelburne Road#S P-14-62
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
BLUE DRAGONFLY, LLC — 1519 SHELBURNE ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-14-62
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Blue Dragonfly, LLC; hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to
amend a previously approved landscaping plan for a 12,345 sq. ft. building consisting of
5,557 sq. ft. of light manufacturing use, 4,061 sq. ft. of wholesale use, and 2,707 sq. ft.
of retail use. The amendment consists of removing dead and stressed plants and
replacing them with new trees and shrubs, 1519 Shelburne Road.
Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the
Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Blue Dragonfly, LLC; is seeking to amend a previously approved landscaping plan for
a 12,345 sq. ft. building consisting of 5,557 sq. ft. of light manufacturing use, 4,061 sq.
ft. of wholesale use, and 2,707 sq. ft. of retail use. The amendment consists of
removing dead and stressed plants and replacing them with new trees and shrubs, 1519
Shelburne Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Blue Dragonfly, LLC.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 2 Zoning District.
4. The application was received on November 20, 2014. This application is to reapprove
#SP-14-08 which expired due to not obtaining a zoning permit within six (6) months.
5. The plan submitted is entitled "Proposed PUD Amendment 1519-1525 Shelburne Road
& 5 Bartlett Bay Road South Burlington Vermont", prepared by Civil Engineering
Associates, Inc., dated November, 2013; and last revised on 4/2/14.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. No change in coverages proposed.
7. Setback requirements will continue to be met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. No changes proposed.
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Circulation
9. No changes proposed.
Parking
10. No changes proposed. The plan submitted does not show all the parking spaces so it
will have to be revised.
Landscaping
11. The applicant has proposed removing six (6) trees and 10 shrubs and replacing
them with a variety of trees and shrubs. The City Arborist has reviewed and approved
the proposed plantings. The value of the proposed plantings is $5,809.
Outdoor Lighting
14. No changes proposed.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to site plan applications:
Traffic
15. No changes proposed.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set
forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan,
16. No changes proposed.
(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
17. This requirement is being met.
(c) Parking shalt be located to the rear or sides of buildings
18. No changes proposed.
(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.
19. No changes proposed.
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(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground.
20. No changes proposed.
(f) The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruptions to create attractive
transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be
encouraged.
21. This requirement is being met.
(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
22. No changes 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
emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in
the area,
23. No changes proposed.
(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,
24. This requirement is being met.
(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),
25. No changes proposed.
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DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan
application #SP-14-62 of Blue Dragonfly, LLC subject to the following conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plan and shall be on file in the
South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. The plans 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 permit issuance.
a. The site plan shall be revised to show the entire property including all the
site plan review submission requirements.
4. 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.
5. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall post a $5,809 landscaping bond. This
bond shall remain in full effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping
has taken root and has a good chance of survival.
6. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative
Officer prior to use of the plantings.
7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this day of A�Wm&,42014 by
nd J. Belair, 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 $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days
of the date of this decision.
The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain
relevant state permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional
Permit Specialist.
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