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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
LARK -INNS — 1720 SHELBURNE ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-17-12
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Lark -Inns, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant", is seeking approval to amend a
previously approved plan for a 64,810 sq. ft. hotel (Holiday Inn Express). The
amendment consists of: 1) removing & reconstructing the entry canopy of 790 sq. ft., 2)
reconfiguring entrance "B" by constructing a 1,067 sq. ft. addition to accommodate an
entry vestibule, and 3) upgrading the dumpster enclosure, 1720 Shelburne Road.
Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the
Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant is seeking site plan approval to amend a previously approved plan for a
64,810 sq. ft. hotel (Holiday Inn Express). The amendment consists of: 1) removing &
reconstructing the entry canopy of 790 sq. ft., 2) reconfiguring entrance "B" by
constructing a 1,067 sq. ft. addition to accommodate an entry vestibule, and 3)
upgrading the dumpster enclosure, 1720 Shelburne Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Lark -Inns.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 2 Zoning District.
4. The application was received on February 23, 2017.
5. This property also contains a restaurant, another hotel (Comfort Inn), and an
extended stay hotel (Smart Suites II).
6. The plan submitted consists of an 11 page set of plans, page one is entitled, "Overall
Site Plan Comfort Suites and Holiday Inn Express Shelburne Road — Route 7 South
Burlington, Vermont" prepared by Krebs & Lansing Consulting Engineers, Inc., dated
12/30/16, and last revised on 2/22/16.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
7. The only change in coverage is an increase in building coverage to 11.2% (maximum
allowed is 70%). Overall coverage remains the same as the two (2) structures will be
constructed over areas of existing impervious surface.
8. Setback requirements for the two (2) structures will be met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
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Only the standards below are affected by this application. All other standards will
continue to be met.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings
9. No additional parking spaces are proposed or required.
(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
10. The new structures will not exceed the height limit of 35 feet and will be lower in
height than the height of the existing building.
(f) The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruptions to create attractive
transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be
encouraged,
11. The materials used for the additions will match the existing materials on the
building.
LANDSCAPING
13. The minimum landscaping requirement based on building costs is $3,925 which is
being met.
14. The City Arborist, in an email to staff dated 2/10/17, requested that the planting
plan be revised to include planting details and that a tree on the plans was shown but
not listed in the planting schedule. The plans should be revised to make the changes
requested.
OTHER
Staff notes that the Vermont Legislature recently amended Sec. 29. 24 V.S.A.§ 4416 to
read:
§ 4416. SITE PLAN REVIEW
(b) Whenever a proposed site plan involves access to a State highway, the application
for site plan approval shall include a letter of intent from the Agency of Transportation
confirming that the Agency has reviewed the proposed site plan and is prepared to issue
an access permit under 19 VS.A. § 1111, and setting out any conditions that the Agency
proposes to attach to the section 1111 permit.
The applicant forwarded letter from Craig Keller, Chief of Permitting Services for the
Vermont Agency of Transportation dated March 1, 2017 to staff. The letter states in part
that the Agency would not require a permit or LOI as the property's accesses have
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previously been permitted and no new work within the highway right-of-way is being
proposed.
DECISION
The Administrative Officer hereby approves site plan application #SP-17-12 of Lark -Inns,
subject to the following conditions:
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. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant must post a $3,925 landscaping bond. This
bond must remain in full effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping has
taken root and has a good chance of survival.
4. The site plan must be revised to show the changes below and will require approval
of the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plan must be
submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance.
a. The landscaping plan must be revised to include planting details.
b. The landscaping plan must be revised to include all trees shown on the plan to
be listed in the planting schedule.
5. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact
Fee Ordinance, the Administrative Officer estimates that the additions will generate
zero (0) additional vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
6. All exterior lighting must consist of downcasting, shielded fixtures.
7. The applicant must 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.
8. The applicant must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer
prior to use or occupancy of the additions.
9. Any change to the site plan will require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
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Signed this day of 2017, by
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Ra and J. Belair, Administrative Officer
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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 $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days
of the date of this decision.
The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain
relevant state permits for this project. Call 802.477.2241 to speak with the regional
Permit Specialist.
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