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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-01-20 - Decision - 1675 Shelburne Road#SD-01-20 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION STATE OF VERMONT COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON Re: Findings of Fact, preliminary plat application #SD-01-20 of William Shearer for a planned unit development consisting of the expansion of an existing 44,520 square foot auto sales and service facility by adding 29,722 square feet of building square footage which includes two (2) additions to the existing main building, replacing the used car sales building with a new building and constructing a new service and repair facility, 1675 Shelburne Road. On the 15th of May, 2001, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved the preliminary plat application of William Shearer under Section 203 of the South Burlington Subdivision Regulations based on the following findings: This project consists of a planned unit development consisting of the expansion of an existing 44,520 square foot auto sales and service facility by adding 29,722 square feet of building square footage which includes two (2) additions to the existing main building, replacing the used car sales building with a new building and constructing a new service and repair facility, 1675 Shelburne Road. 2. The owner of record is John Shearer. 3. This property is located in the Commercial Two District. It is bounded on the south by an auto service business, on the east by Shelburne Road, on the north by Bartlett Bay Road, and on the west by an undeveloped lot. 4. Access/Circulation: Access is provided via a 43 foot curb cut south on Shelburne Road frontage, a 40 foot curb cub north on Shelburne Road frontage, a 35 foot curb cut west on the Bartlett Bay Road frontage, and a 25 foot curb cut east on the Bartlett Bay Road frontage. The proposed Shelburne Road improvements will not consolidate the Shelburne Road curb cuts. Each of these curb cuts will remain the same size. The eastern most curb cut on Bartlett Bay Road is proposed to be eliminated and replaced with one opposite the Jiffy Lube curb cut. This new curb cut does not meet Section 26.103(d) which requires that a curb cut be at least 200 feet from a signalized intersection. The Board, at the sketch plan meeting, was willing to waive this requirement. Circulation on the site is adequate. 5. Coverage/Setbacks: Building coverage is proposed to be 14% (30% max) and total coverage is proposed to be 67.2% (70% max). The total coverage after the Shelburne Road improvements will increase to 68.1%. The front yard coverage for Shelburne Road will remain 63.5% but will decrease to 43.9% after reconstruction of Shelburne Road (30% max). The front yard coverage for Bartlett Bay Road will decrease from 31.9% to 28% and will remain the same after reconstruction of Shelburne Road (30% max). 6. Traffic: The property is located within Traffic Overlay Zone Five. ITE estimates that the expansion will generate 117 additional P.M. peak hour vehicle trip ends for a total of 242 P.M. peak hour vte's. The final plat application should include information on the type of construction proposed so that traffic impact fees may be calculated. 7. Lighting: All lights must be downcasting and shielded. The applicant has proposed four 175 watt metal halide wall mounted lights to be mounted at a height of 12 feet and 24 400 watt metal halide lights to be mounted on 24 foot poles. The pole size should be reduced to 20 feet maximum as required under the Performance Standards. The existing lights on the property will be removed. The final plat submitted should include a point by point lighting plan for the entire property. 8. Landscaping_ Staff was unable to calculate if the minimum landscaping requirement of $18,500 is being met. The landscaping plans should be revised for final plat to note the species of evergreen trees to be planted and also the species of shrubs to be used. 9. Sewer: The applicant requested a sewer allocation of 815 gallons per day. The applicant should expect to pay the per gallon fee prior to permit issuance. 10.Impact Fees: The applicant was made aware that the road impact fee will be applicable to the proposed additions and new building. 11. Dum_psters: The applicant proposed two screened dumpster areas. 12. Parking: It is estimated that the proposal will require 167 parking spaces for customers and employees, 6 of which must be delineated as handicapped. The plans note 211 parking spaces, 6 of which are handicapped. The applicant should revise the plans to depict any proposed auto display areas and note which spaces are for customers and employees. The applicant may request a parking waiver. A bike rack must also be provided. 13. Wetlands: The applicant noted several wetlands on the site, but has not illustrated the C.O. District. The plans should be revised to note the location of the C.O. District. 14. Bartlett Brook Watershed Protection Overlay District: In accordance with Section 23.101 of the Zoning Regulations, the applicant should submit applicable information regarding the development and storm water management to the City for inclusion into the City's stormwater and hydrology computer model prior to final plat approval. 15. Stormwater Pond: The City, with funds obtained from. VTrans and many other partners, has been designing a stormwater pond on the applicant's property and the property to the south. The applicant has been very willing to work with the City to provide land for the construction of this stormwater pond. The pond is designed to take the most polluted portion of the runoff from Shelburne Road and some of the area along Green Mountain Drive. This runoff will be treated as it passes through the constructed wetland and discharge the treated water into the Bartlett Brook which flows into Shelburne Bay. The applicant's proposal does not impact the proposed pond. The applicant will be required to construct his own pond to treat the stormwater from the proposed development. DECISION AND CONDITIONS Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board approves preliminary plat application #SD-01-20 of William Shearer for a planned unit development consisting of the expansion of an existing 44,520 square foot auto sales and service facility by adding 29,722 square feet of building square footage which includes two (2) additions to the existing main building, replacing the used car sales building with a new building and constructing a new service and repair facility, 1675 Shelburne Road, as depicted on an eight (8) page set of plans, page one entitled, "Shearer Chevrolet," prepared by Krebs & Lansing dated 5/3/01, with the following stipulations: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect. 2. The plans shall be revised prior to final plat submittal as follows: a) The plans shall be revised to illustrate the water and sewer mains on Bartlett Bay Road. b) The plans shall be revised to illustrate all pole mounted lights as being 20 feet high or less. c) The landscaping plan shall be revised to note the species of evergreen trees to be planted and also the species of shrubs to be used. d) The plans shall be revised to depict any proposed auto display areas and note which spaces are for customers and employees. e) The plans shall be revised to illustrate a bike rack. f) The plans shall be revised to note the location of the C.O. District/Wetland Buffer associated with the wetland located at the southwest corner of the property. 4. All new exterior lighting shall consists of downcasting and shielded fixtures. Any change to the approved lights shall require approval of the Director prior to installation. Prior to installation of the pole lights, the applicant shall provide a point by point lighting plan to the Director of Planning and Zoning which meets the Performance Standards. 5. In accordance with Section 23.101 of the Zoning Regulations, the applicant shall submit applicable information regarding the development and storm water management to Heindel & Noyes for inclusion into the City's stormwater and hydrology computer model prior to final plat application. The final plat plans shall incorporate any recommendations resulting from the study. 6. The Development Review Board approves an additional sewer allocation. of 865 g.p.d. The applicant will be required to pay the per gallon fee prior to permit issuance. 7. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, the Development Review Board estimates that the new buildings and addition will generate 83.214 additional vehicle trip ends during the P.M. Peak hour. 8. The applicant shall post an $18,500 landscape bond prior to issuance of a zoning permit. The bond shall remain in effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping takes root and has a good chance of surviving. 9. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of the South Burlington Water Department as outlined in a letter dated 5/4/01 from Jay Nadeau to Krebs and Lansing Consulting Engineers. 10. The new buildings and additions shall be sprinklered and include a fire alarm or an alternative fire protection system approved by the Fire Chief. 11. This approval shall remain in effect for a period of five (5) years from the effective date of the final plat approval. Any buildings or additions for which a zoning permit has not been issued shall require re -approval from the Board. a I 12. The final plat application shall be submitted within twelve (12) months. Chair or Clerk Date/ South Burlington Development Review Board Please Note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4471 and V P-C.P. 76, in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. The fee is S150.00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your right to challenge this decision at some future time may be lost because you waited too long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4472(d) (exclusivity of remedy; finality).