HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-97-0000 - 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 Rad.
On the 24th day of June, 1997, the South Burlington Planning
Commission 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. A conditional use permit
must be obtained from the ZBA for this 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
curb cut on Shelburne Road. The Fire
the access should be 20 feet wide.
Circulation on the site is adequate.
proposed to be via a 10 foot
Department has indicated that
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%.
Setback requirements are met.
5. Parking: 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 staff's position that
for the purposes of the South Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance no
additional P.M. peak hour trip ends will be generated.
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8. Sewer: No sewer allocation needed.
9. Lighting: No exterior lighting proposed.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of New England
Telephone & Telegraph 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 Planning Commission 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 the approval of the City Planner 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.
Chairman or Cle
South Burlington Planning Commission
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