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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
SHEARER CHEVROLET — 1675 SHELBURNE ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-11-24
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Shearer Chevrolet, Inc., hereafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking site
plan approval to amend a previously approved 58,086 GFA auto sales and
service building. The amendment consists of revising phase II of a four (4) phase
improvement project to include: 1) adding 4 parking spaces, 2) architectural
changes to the showroom addition, and adding a planting bed, 1675 Shelburne
Road.
The Development Review Board held public hearings on July 5, 2011 and
September 6, 2011. David G. White represented the applicant.
Based on testimony provided at the above mentioned public hearing and the
plans and supporting materials contained in the document file for this application,
the Development Review Board finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Shearer Chevrolet, Inc., hereafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking site
plan approval to amend a previously approved 58,086 GFA auto sales and
service building. The amendment consists of revising phase II of a four (4) phase
improvement project to include: 1) adding 4 parking spaces, 2) architectural
changes to the showroom addition, and adding a planting bed, 1675 Shelburne
Road.
2. The application was received on June 17, 2011.
3. The owner of record of the subject property is Shearer North LLC.
4. The subject property is located in the Commercial 2 Zoning District.
5. The plans submitted consist of a two (2) page set of plans, page one (1)
entitled "Planting Plan Shearer Chevrolet Shelburne Road South Burlington",
prepared by Krebs & Lansing Consulting Engineers, dated 11/22/02, last revision
8/5/11.
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Phase 1 Improvements:
The plan submitted is largely based on a phased set of improvements approved by the DRB
in 2005. It includes Phase 1 Improvements which have been constructed and are complete.
The plans also shows some minor changes (such as removing pavement in some places) as
well as the limits of the widening of Shelburne Road, which has been completed since the
original approval of the plan to which this proposal was phased.
Additional Parking:
The applicant is proposing to add 4 new parking spaces to the plan. One (1) of these is
located to the front of the building, prohibited in accordance with Section 14.06 of the South
Burlington Land Development Regulations (SBLDRs). The plans shall be revised to be in
compliance with Section 14.06 of the SBLDRs through either removal or adjustment of this
space.
Existing Inventory Parking:
The plans showing a representation of the vehicle display and storage areas on the plan,
shown as fields, rather than with parking lot lines, which did not represent the dynamic
nature of the automobile sales displays. Per the note on the plan, the placement of
vehicles within the Vehicle Display & Storage Areas is subject to change in order to
remain flexible for evolving strategies, provided they remain within the designated fields.
The Board finds this acceptable.
Stormwater Overlay District:
The proposed addition falls below the thresholds for allowable land disturbance within the
Stormwater Overlay District. As such, no additional changes are necessary.
Phasing:
The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit for the next phase within six (6) months of the
date of this approval. The Development Review Board grants a period of five (5) years
for the remaining phases of the proposed development. The applicant may be eligible for
an extension of this time, pursuant to the Land Development Regulations in affect at the
time of expiration of the aforementioned five year period.
DECISION
Motion by Joe Randazzo, seconded by Tim Barritt, to approve Site Plan
Application #SP-11-24 of Shearer Chevrolet subject to the following conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this
approval shall remain in effect.
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2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plans submitted by the
applicant and 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. To be in compliance with Section 14.06 of the SBLDRs with respect to
parking to be located to the front of the building.
4. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit for the next phase within six (6)
months pursuant to Section 17.04 of the Land Development Regulations or
this approval is null and void.
5. The Development Review Board grants a period of five (5) years for the
remaining phases of the proposed development. The applicant may be
eligible for an extension of this time, pursuant to the Land Development
Regulations in affect at the time of expiration of the aforementioned five year
period.
6. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative
Officer prior to use or occupancy of the next phase constructed.
7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Tim Barritt— yea/nay/abstain/not present
Mark Behr — yea/nay/abstain/not present
Matthew Birmingham — yea/nay/abstain/not present
Roger Farley — yea/nay/abstain/not present
Joe Randazzo— yea/nay/abstain/not present
Michael Sirotkin — yea/nay/abstain/not present
Bill Stuono — yea/nay/abstain/not present
Motion carried by a vote of 6 — 0 — 0
Signed this 13th day of September 2011, by
Digitally signed by Mark C. Behr
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Date: 2011.09.13 16:40:58-04'00'
Mark Behr, Chairman
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Please note: An appeal of this decision may be taken by filing, within 30 days of
the date of this decision, a notice of appeal and the required fee by certified mail
to the Superior Court, Environmental Division. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of
the notice of appeal must also be mailed to the City of South Burlington Planning
and Zoning Department at 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. See
V.R.E.C.P. 5(b)(4)(A). Please contact the Environmental Division at 802-828-
1660 or http://vermontaudiciary.org/GTC/environmental/default.aspx for more
information on filing requirements, deadlines, fees and mailing address.
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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