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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-14-08 - Decision - 1519 Shelburne Road#SP-14-08 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING BLUE DRAGONFLY, LLC — 1519 SHELBURNE ROAD SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-14-08 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 March 31, 2014 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. - 1 — #SP-14-08 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. WM #SP-14-08 (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. -3- #SP-14-08 DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan application #SP-14-08 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. I Signed on this / day of , 2014 by r 1, a and I Belair, Ad nistrative 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. BEIM