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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
SHEARER CHEVROLET — 1675 SHELBURNE ROAD
SITE PLAN #SP-06-63
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Shearer Chevrolet, Inc. is seeking to amend a previously approved plan for a 78,500 sq.
ft. gfa auto dealership. The amendment consists of :1) reducing length of east canopy, 2)
adding 990 sq. ft. of mezzanine space for a total GFA of 79,490 sq. ft. , 3) lighting
modifications, and 4) modification to fence, 1675 Shelburne Road. 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
1. This project consists of site plan approval to amend a previously approved site
plan for a 78,500 sq.ft. gfa auto dealership. The amendment consists of :1)
reducing length of east canopy, 2) adding 990 sq. ft. of mezzanine space for a
total GFA of 79,490 sq. ft. , 3) lighting modifications, and 4) modification to fence,
1675 Shelburne Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Shearer North, LLC.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 2 (C2) Zoning District.
4. The application was received on October 11, 2006.
5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Shearer Chevrolet Site Plan — 2006 S helburne
Road South Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Krebs & Lansing Consulting
Engineers, Inc., dated April 5, 2006 with a last revised date of 10/06/06.
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
6. There will be no changes to building, overall, or front yard coverage.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a curb cut on Shelburne Road and a curb cut on Bartlett
Bay Road. No changes are proposed.
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Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. There are 160 parking spaces shown on the site plan including six (6) marked as
handicapped. 159 parking spaces are required. This requirement is being met.
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 plan.
12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply.
Landscaping
13. All landscaping is existing and there are no changes proposed. The applicant is
proposing to extend a fence that was previously permitted by +/- 50 feet. There
are no issues with the fence extension.
14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(4) of the Land Development Regulations, snow
storage areas must be shown on the plan. Snow storage areas are depicted
on the plan.
Outdoor Lighting
15. The applicant is proposing to consolidate two (2) single head light poles south of
the Body Shop into one (1) double head pole and replace another pole with a
light affixed to the canopy on the east side of the Body Shop. A point -by -point
lighting plan was submitted by the applicant. All new lighting shall be shielded
and downcasting.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to the site plan applications:
Traffic
16. The property currently generates 207.24 vehicle trip ends (vtes) during the p.m.
peak hour. With the additional 900 sq. ft. of mezzanine space, the property will
generate an additional 2.61 vtes during the p.m. peak hour for a total of 209.85
vtes.
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(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.
18. The building is existing. The proposal is in keeping with this requirement.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest
extent practicable.
19. Parking is located on the rear, east side and front of the building. No changes are
proposed.
20. Section 13.01 of the Land Development Regulations requires that bicycle parking
or storage facilities be provided for employees, residents, and visitors to the site.
It has already been noted that a bicycle rack is not cited on the plan.
(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. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground.
22. The plans do not indicate changes in utility service.
(0 The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to cerate attractive
transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be
encouraged.
23. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(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.
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24. The building is existing and 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.
(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 to existing underground utilities.
(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. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations,
screened dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. Screened dumpster
locations are noted on the plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves
Site Plan #SP-05-63 to amend a previously approved site plan for a 78,500 sq.ft. gfa
auto dealership. The amendment consists of :1) reducing length of east canopy, 2)
adding 990 sq. ft. of mezzanine space for a total GFA of 79,490 sq. ft., 3) lighting
modifications, and 4) modification to fence, 1675 Shelburne Road, based on 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 plans submitted by the applicant
and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3) Any new exterior lighting shall consist of shielded, downcasting fixtures. Any
change to approved lights shall require approval of the Administrative Officer.
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4) For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington
Impact Fee Ordinance, the Administrative Officer estimates that the mezzanine
addition will generate 2.61 additional vtes during the p.m. peak hour.
5) 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.
6) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to the use of the mezzanines.
7) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Administrative Officer or Development Review Board.
Signed on this day of �/ , 2006 by
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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 $110 filing fee and be filed within 15 days
of the date of this decision.
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