HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-98-0000 - Decision - 1690 Shelburne RoadFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of New England Telephone & Telegraph Company to construct
a 216 square foot telecommunications equipment building, 1690 Shelburne Road.
On the a day of November, 1998, the South Burlington Director of Planning & Zoning approved
the request of New England Telephone & Telegraph Company for site plan review under Section
26.10 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of the construction of a 216 square foot telecommunications equipment
building.
2. This property located at 1690 Shelburne Road lies within the C2 District. It is bounded on the
south by a motel and hotel, on the east by an office building and a natural area owned by the City, on
the north by an auto sales facility and an auto service facility, and on the west by Shelburne Road.
3. Access/circulation: Access is proposed to be via a 10 foot curb cut on Shelburne Road. The Fire
Department has indicated that the access should be 20 feet wide.
Circulation on the site is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 0.05% (maximum allowed is 30%). Overall coverage
is 0.5% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front yard coverage is 7.7% (maximum allowed is 30%).
5. Parkina,: There are no parking standards for this type of facility in the zoning regulations. A
parking area for one or two vehicles is provided and since there will be no employees in this building,
it was staff s position that adequate parking facilities are being provided.
6. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement based on building costs, is $1500 which is
being met. Plantings include an Arborvitae hedge.
7. Traffic: There will be no employees working in this building except for occasional service calls.
It was staffs position that for the purposes of the South Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance no
additional P.M. peak hour trip ends will be generated.
8. Sewer: No sewer allocation needed.
9. Lighting No exterior lighting proposed.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Director of Planning & Zoning
approves the site plan application of New England Telephone Company to construct a 216 square
foot telecommunications equipment building, 1690 Shelburne Road, as depicted on a plan
entitled, "New England Telephone Telecommunication Site, Property of Kurt V. Reichelt,"
prepared by Dunroven Associates, and dated 3/97, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain
in effect.
2. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact Fee
Ordinance, the Director of Planning & Zoning estimates that the telecommunications building will
generate zero (0) additional vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
3. Any new exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting shielded fixtures so as not to cast glare
beyond the property lines. Any new lights shall require approval of the Director of Planning &
Zoning prior to installation.
4. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to Section 27.302 of
the zoning regulations or this approval is null and void.
5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative
Officer prior to the use of the building.
6. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Planning
Commission.
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