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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-04-13 - Decision - 1693 Shelburne RoadCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING DAVID FLAGG DBA AUTOHAUS —1693 SHELBURNE ROAD SITE PLAN #SP-04-13 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION David Flagg, hereinafter referred to as the "Applicant", is requesting to amend a previously approved site plan for a 3,295 sq ft auto sales, service and repair facility. The amendment consists of. 1) adding an auto display area in the front yard, 2) landscaping modifications, and 3) relocating a pole light, 1693 Shelburne Road. Based on the plans and supporting material contained in the document file for this application, the Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. This project consists of amending a previously approved site plan for a 3,295 sq ft auto sales, service and repair facility. The amendment consists of. 1) adding an auto display area in the front yard, 2) landscaping modifications, and 3) relocating a pole light. 2. The owner of record of this property is David B. Flagg. 3. This property located at 1693 Shelburne Road lies within the C2 District. 4. The application was submitted on April 14, 2004. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Building coverage is 6% (maximum allowed is 40%). Overall coverage is 43.9% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front yard coverage is 29.9 % (maximum allowed is 30%). 2. Setback requirements do not apply to the proposed modifications. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access 3. Access to this property is via a shared access with the property to the north. No changes are proposed. -1- Circulation 4. Circulation on the site is adequate. Parking 5. No additional parking spaces are required. The Applicant is proposing to add four (4) auto display spaces in the front yard. 6. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle parking shall be provided on the subject property. The plan does depict a bike rack. 7. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal landscaping of the parking area does not apply. Landscaping 8. Minor landscaping changes involve substituting Red Sunset Maple trees in the front yard for the previously approved Crimson King Maple and retain existing 14" apple tree. 9. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(4) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage areas must be shown on the plans. Applicant needs to revise plans to show snow storage areas. Outdoor Lighting 10. The proposed change to outdoor lighting involves redirecting a pole light. The new location should be shown on the plan. Trq f f is 11. No additional traffic is expected to be generated from these modifications. Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the following review standards shall apply to the site plan applications: (a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objectives set forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan. 12. 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. -2- (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. 13. This application does not involve any additional structures or expansion of additional structures. (c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent practicable. 14. All parking areas for customers and employees are existing with no changes. 15. Section 13.01 of the Land Development Regulations requires that a bicycle parking or storage facilities be provided for employees, residents, and visitors to the site. The plan shows a bike rack. (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. 16. The building is existing with no changes proposed. (e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extentfeasible, be underground 17. The plans do not indicate changes in utility services. (/) The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics, landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to cerate attractive transitions between buildings of different architectural styles shall be encouraged. 18. The keeping of a 14" apple tree between the building and the street will enhance the appearance of the property. (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. 19. There are no structures 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: -3- (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. 20. 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. 21. 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). 22. The property does have screened dumpsters to handle solid waste. DF_(7.410N Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Administrative Officer approves site plan application #SP-04-13 of David Flagg to amend a previously approved site plan for a 3,295 sq ft auto sales, service and repair facility. The amendment consists of: 1) adding an auto display area in the front yard, 2) landscaping modifications, and 3) relocating a pole light, 1693 Shelburne Road, as depicted on a plan entitled "Autohaus 1693 Shelburne Road South Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Krebs & Lansing Consulting Engineers, Inc., dated 3/9/01, last revised on 4/16/04, with the following stipulations: 1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect. 2) The plan shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval of the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plan shall be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance. a) The site plan shall be revised to show snow storage areas. b) The site plan shall be revised to show the relocated pole light. 3) The Applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months of this decision pursuant to Section 17.04 of the Land Development Regulations, or this approval is null and void. 4) The Applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to the use of the auto display area. 5) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board. r/ Sig by Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRCP 76 in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. If you fail to appeal this decision your right to challenge this decision at some point in the future may be lost because you waited too long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 VSA 4472 (d) (exclusivity of remedy; finality). -5-