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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-05-34 - Decision - 1795 Shelburne RoadCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING 1795 SHELBURNE ROAD, INC. — 1795 SHELBURNE ROAD SITE PLAN #SP-05-34 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION 1795 Shelburne Road Inc., hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting site plan approval to amend a previously approved site plan located at 1795 Shelburne Road for site modifications to a 9,970 sq. ft. automotive sales, service, and repair building. The amendment consists of relocating the driveway entrance, re -grading the property, and revising the landscaping. Based on the plan and supporting material contained in the document file for this application, the Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The applicant is requesting site plan approval to amend a previously approved site plan located at 1795 Shelburne Road for site modifications to a 9,970 sq. ft. automotive sales and service building. The amendment consists of relocating the driveway entrance, re -grading the property, and revising the landscaping. 2. The subject property is located in the Commercial 2 (C2) Zoning District. 3. The owner of record of the subject property is 1795 Shelburne Road, !nc. 4. The plans submitted consists of a seven (7) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled, "1795 Shelburne Road Inc. South Burlington, Vermont Site & Landscape Plan", prepared by Weimann-Lamphere, stamped received by the City on July 26, 2005. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 5. Building coverage is 7.5% (maximum allowed is 40%). Overall coverage is 50.7% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front yard coverage is 28% (maximum allowed is 30%). 6. The building meets the setback requirements. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access 7. There currently is one ingress and egress curb cut on the property from Shelburne Road. The location of the curb cut will be relocated 50' to the north which is necessitated due to the Shelburne Road widening project. Circulation 8. Circulation on the site is adequate. Parking 9. Twenty-nine parking spaces are existing for customers and employees on the site including one (1) handicapped space. Twenty (20) spaces are required. Landscaping 10. There is no minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs. The landscaping on the site will be moved due to the driveway relocation. The amount of landscaping will remain the same. 11. The existing site plan complies with all requirements pursuant to Section 13.06(B) of the Land Development Regulations. 12. Pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations the snow storage area provided meets all requirements. Outdoor Lighting 13. Pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations, all exterior lighting must be shielded and downcasting to prevent light from spilling onto adjacent properties and rights -of -way. The applicant supplied cut -sheets of lighting on the property that are in compliance with Section 13.07(A). Traffic 14. There are no anticipated changes in traffic generation resulting from this amendment. (a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objectives set forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan. 15. The Comprehensive plan states that the City should encourage development while protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe environment. The site modifications are 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. 16. The building on this site exists with no changes proposed. The site has adequate planting and adequate parking. The site also has a bicycle rack. (c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent practicable. 17. Parking spaces are currently located on the side and rear of the property. (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. 18. The existing building is a 1-story building, which is compatible with its site, and the adjoining buildings. (e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. 19. The plans do not indicate changes in utility services. (0 The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics, landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to cerate attractive transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be encouraged. 20. No changes to the site or building are proposed. (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. 21. There are no new proposed structures. All buildings exist according to a previous application. -3- 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: (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. 22. The reservation of land is not necessary. Access to the adjoining property already exists. (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. 23. No changes to existing underground utilities are proposed. (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). 24. The dumpster storage area is located at the southwest corner of the subject property and is screened by the building. DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Administrative Officer hereby approves site plan application #SP-05-34 of 1795 Shelburne Road, Inc. to amend a previously approved site plan located at 1795 Shelburne Road for site modifications to a 9,970 sq. ft. automotive sales, service, and repair building. The amendment consists of relocating the driveway entrance, re -grading the property, and revising the landscaping, subject to the following conditions: 1) All previous approvals and stipulations, which are not superseded by this approval, shall remain in effect. 2) The applicant shall 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. -4- 3) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to use of the new driveway. 4) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board. Signed on this ; day of August, 2005 by c Ra m n J. Belair, Administrative Officer 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 $110 filing fee and be filed within 15 days of the date of this decision. - 5 -