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Home My WebLink AboutSP-12-46 - Decision - 1580 1620 Shelburne Road#SP-12-46 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING HERITAGE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC. — 1580-1620 SHELBURNE ROAD SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-12-46 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Heritage Automotive Group, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking after -the -fact approval to amend a previously approved plan for a multi -building complex used for auto sales, service & repair use. The amendment consists of: 1) relocating a dumpster enclosure, 2) relocating an electrical transformer, and 3) adding a metal stairway, 1580-1620 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. The applicant is seeking after -the -fact approval to amend a previously approved plan for a multi -building complex used for auto sales, service & repair use. The amendment consists of: 1) relocating a dumpster enclosure, 2) relocating an electrical transformer, and 3) adding a metal stairway, 1580-1620 Shelburne Road. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is Heritage Automotive Group, Inc. 3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 2 Zoning District. 4. The application was received on September 18, 2012. 5. The plan submitted consists of a two page set of plans, page one (1) is entitled, "Overall Site Plan Heritage Automotive Group Green Mountain Drive South Burlington, VT", prepared by Summit Engineering, Inc., dated June 21, 2011, and last revised on 9/18/12. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6. The proposed site modifications will be in compliance with the dimensional requirements. 7. Setback requirements are being met. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access -1— FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Boa rd\Findings_Decisions\2012\SP_12_46_1580- 1620Shelbu rneRd_HeritageAutomotive_ffd.doc #SP-12-46 8. Access is provided via multiple curb cuts on Shelburne Road and Green Mountain Drive. No changes proposed. Circulation 9. Circulation on the site is adequate. Parking 10. No changes to parking are proposed. 11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G) (5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle parking shall be provided on the subject property. A bicycle rack is shown on the plans. 12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application. Landscaping 13. No landscaping changes proposed. 14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) (7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage areas must be shown on the plan. The plans indicate the snow storage areas. Outdoor Lighting 15. There are no changes to outdoor lighting 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 16. Traffic will not be affected as a result of this application. (a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan, 17. The Comprehensive Plan states that the City should encourage development while protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe environment. The proposed project 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 -2— F:\USERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2012\SP_12_46_1580- 16205 helburneRd_HeritageAutomotive_ffd.doc #SP-12-46 18. This criterion will continue to be met. (c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings 19. No changes are proposed. This requirement is being met. 20. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is noted on the plans. (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 21. No changes are proposed. (e) Newly installed utility service modiFcations necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground, 22. No changes are 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. 23. 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 24. No changes are 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. 25. The reservation of land is not necessary. -3- FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2012\SP_12_46_1580- 1620ShelburneRd_HeritageAutomotive_ffd.doc #S P-12-46 (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, 26. No changes proposed except for the relocation of an electrical transformer. (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). 27. A screened dumpster enclosure is shown on the plan. DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves Site Plan Application #SP-12-46 of Heritage Automotive Group, Inc. subject to the following conditions: 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 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. 4. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to occupancy or use of the site modifications. 5. 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 �I / , 2012 by Raymond J. Belair, Administrative Officer -4— FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Boa rd\Findings_Decisions\2012\SP_12_46_1580- 1620ShelburneRd_HeritageAutomotive_ffd.doc #SP-12-46 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. -5— FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Boa rd\Findings_Decisions\2012\SP_12_46_1580- 1620Shel bu rneRd_HeritageAutomotive_ffd.doc