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1830 SHELBURNE ROAD.
Area zoned C-2 District
Section 19.65 Multiple uses
Existing uses gasoline sales and variety - beverage store
Proposed use "bottle redemption center"
Similar request denied by Zoning Board 6/22/81
Traffic data submitted in 1981 is enclosed
GARY N. FARRELL
1 350 SPEAR STREET
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT 05401
June 7, 1984
City of South Burlington
575 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05401
ATTN: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Dear Commissioners,
I am sorry I cannot personally attend tonight's meeting but
I wish to address one of the appeals on your agenda. I read
recently of the appeal of Jolley Associates seeking a variance
from Section 19.65 on multiple uses. I understand the request
is to operate a Bottle Redemption Center at 1830 Shelburne Road.
My wife and I own the property across the street at
1820 Shelburne Road and I have occasion to use the intersection
at Allen Road and Shelburne Road often. I would like to advise
you that this intersection is heavily used and very dangerous
when making turn movements to and from Allen Road. The subject
variety store has a curb -cut within 20-30 feet of the Allen Road
intersection. This curb -cut interferes with the turn movements
from Allen Road. I would recommend that you not approve additional
uses for this site, which would further aggravate a presently
dangerous traffic condition at this intersection.
R e s p e t !uliy sub tea,
Gary N. Farrell
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54 Lower Weiden Street
P.O. Box 866
St. Albans, Vermont 05478
802 527-0116.893-7744
Retailer of Petroleum Products
TRAFFIC SURVEY
In order to obtain a reasonable estimate of traffic that may
be attracted by a store with a redemption drive -up we monitored
Handy's Superette on Shelburne Road. Monitoring was conducted on
five different days, one hour in the morning and one hour in the
afternoon.
When monitoring Handy's Superette we counted how many entered
Handy's parking lot, from what direction and for what purpose.
DA)t
DATE
TIME
ENTER
EXIT
STORE
BOTTLES BOTH
SAT
4/7
10-11
42
40
38
0
0
SAT
4/7
2-3
45
41
39
1
1
TUE
4/10
11-12
21
17
18
0
0
TUE
4/10
4-5
29
25
23
0
1
WED
4/11
11-12
29
28
23
1
1
WED
4/11
4-5
49
49
44:
0
0
THU
4/12
11-12
47
43
39
0
1
THU
4/12
4-5
31
29
27
0
0
SAT
4/14
10-11
30
27
25
0
1
SAT
4/14
2-3
29
25
24
0
1
TOTAL
352
324
300
2
6
Entering
& Exiting:
45% or 158
customers
made
left hand
turns
entering
and exiting.
55% or 194
customers
made
righ hand
turns
entering
and exiting.
54 Lower Welden Street
P.O. Box 866
St. Albans, Vermont 05478
802 527-01169893-7744
Retailer of Petroleum Products
SHORT STOP CUSTOMER COUNT
BASED ON 24 HOURS
APRIL
7 -
550
Customers
APRIL
8 -
479
Customers
April
9 -
514
Customers
April
10 -
556
Customers
April
11
- 595
Customers
April
12
- 646
Customers
April
13
- 609
Customers
TOTAL 3949 Customers
DAILY AVERAGE - 564
HOURLY AVERAGE - 23.5
54 Lower Welden Street
P.O. Box 866
St. Albans, Vermont 05478
802 527-0116.893-7744
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Retailer of Petroleum Products
The Diesel Island would not be affected by a drive -up redemption.
There is room enough for a tractor trailer and a car to be too wide.
The Diesel Island does not generate volume sales.
Diesel Sales For 5 Week Period
Week Ending Gals/Week Daily Average
4/28/84
1780
Gals.
255
Gals.
4/04/84
1227
Gals.
175
Gals.
4/11/84
1409
Gals.
201
Gals.
4/18/84
2037
Gals.
291
Gals.
4/25/84
624
Gals.
89
Gals.
COMPARISON OF WILLISTON ROAD TRAFFIC
Place:
U-Save Bevefage, 1302 Williston Rd., So. Burlington, Vt.
Date: Wednesday, January 23, 1980
'ritac: 4:45 P.M. - 5:15 P.M.
weather: Clear
Road: Dry
# of cars # of cars
turning in turning in
Number of Cars - 4:45-5:15 (Food) (Gas)
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328 0 5
Eastbound 332 0 12
Westbound rG.0 0 7
Date: Thursday, January 24, 1980
Time: 7:30 A.M. - 8:OOA.M.
Weather: Clear ,
Road: Dry
# of cars
# of cars
turning in
turning in
: 730-8:00
(Food)
(Gas)
Number of Cars -
__--
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Eastbound
215
0
0
1
4
Westbound
282
5
497
.015
.037
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'11rLBURNE ROAD TRAFFIC
P'_ace: Next to ALrtomaster, Shelburne Rd., So. Burlington
Date: 'tond,.y, January 21, 1980
Time. 4:45 '.M. - 5:15 P.M.
We zthor: 21ear
Road: Jry
;Ju.her of Cars -
:Northbound 32E
outhhound 475
801 x .024% = 19 cars will be turning in
Date: Thurs�'ay, January 31, 1980
Tire: 7:30 M. - 8:00 A.M.
Weather: (-'loud,
Dry
Nur.ber of Cars -
..orthbound 425
outhbound 2II0
b-5 x .01;/;= 7 cars will be turning in
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COMPARIS014 OF RIVERSIDE AVENUE TRAFFIC'
Place: Riverside, Shell, Burlington, Vermont
Iste: Tuesday, January 29, 1980
:ime. 4:45 P.M. -- 5:15 P.M.
I•.eather: Clear
9
!load: Dry
Numher of Cars -
Eastbound
westbound
420
303
72 3
# of cars
turning in
(Food)
9
Pi
Date: Wednesday, January 30, 1980
Time: 7:30 A.M. - 8:OO-A.M.
Weather: Clear
Road: Dry
Number of Cars -
Eastbound
Westbound
i
7:30-8:00
175
323
503
# of cars
turning in
(Food)
# of cars
turning in
(Gas)
10
7
17
# of cars
turning in
(Gas)
1
4
.023
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.005
.012
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TRAFFIC ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES
Division of Traffcon Systems, Inc.
152 BANK STREET BURLINGTON. VERMONT 05401 TELEPHONE 802-864-7463
May 18, 1981
Bruce Jolley
58 Lower Weldon Street
St. Albans, Vermont 05478
Dear Mr. Jolley:
Upon receipt of your request we reviewed the proposed Getty Beverage
Center for the purpose of estimating the volume of traffic that may
be attracted by this multiple land use.
Our analysis was based on the assumptions that there would be approximately
1500 square feet of redemption facilities and 1200 square feet of beverage
sales in addition to the gas facilities. It was our understanding that
slips would be issued to customers redeeming bottles at the redemption
drive -up and walk-up windows and that these slips could be cashed in at
the beverage sales center. With these basic assumptions and operational
procedures in mind, we proceeded to estimate traffic.
In order to obtain a reasonable estimate of traffic that may be attracted
to the beverage redemption center, we monitored traffic at the Beverage
Warehouse in Winooski, Vermont. The monitorina was conducted on a Friday
afternoon (which just happened to be the last day of exams for the area
University and Colleges). Because of this, we feel the trip generation
rates we computed using this data may be slightly higher than would occur
on an average weekday.
From the field observation of the Beverage Warehouse, we estimated the
volume of traffic that may be attracted for beverage redemption purposes
only and for redemption and beverage purchase combined. We then used
data that was collected in 1978 at two gas -beverage stores (Riverside
Beverage Center and the Citgo station in Essex Junction) to estimate
the volume of gas only customer, gas beverage customers and beverage
only customers. The beverage only customers were also compared with
trip generation estimates we computed for beverage only customers at
the Beverage Warehouse in Winooski. The volume of gas only customers
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May 18, 1981
was compared with the volume of gas customers currently stopping at
the Getty Station. From the procedure outlined above the following
estimates for traffic during the 4 - 5 PM peak hour were arrived at.
Beverage only
52
Trip
Ends
Redemption only
6
Trip
Ends
Redemption & Beverage
10
Trip
Ends
Gas Only
67
Trip
Ends
Gas & Beverage
20
Trip
Ends
Total Entering & Exiting
152
Trip
Ends
Total Customers
76
Vehicle turning movement counts conducted during the afternoon peak
hours at the existing Getty Station revealed that 67% of the customers
are Northbound on Route 7 and 32% are Southbound on Route 7. Northbound
customers make a right turn into the Station and a right turn out of the
Station. Southbound customers on the other hand, enter the Getty Station
by executing a left turn and exit the Station making a left turn onto
Route 7. It is the left turn from Route 7 into the Getty Station that
may have an impact on Route 7 traffic flow. Therefore, we analyzed
this movement for the purpose of assessing the impact it will have on
Route 7 traffic flow.
Information on the volume of traffic at this location during the 30th highest
hour of the year was obtained from the Vermont Agency of Trasnportation Traffic
Research section. The 30th highest hour traffic volume was given as 1965
veh/hr. The left turning traffic volume (from Route 7 into the Getty Beverage
Center) was estimated to be 21 veh/hr at the northern most access point and
4 veh/hr. at the southernmost access point. Using this traffic volume
information, an unsignalized intersection capacity calculation was performed.
The results revealed that the left turn traffic would experience little
delay which is typical of Level of Service A. It should also be noted that
Route 7 at this location has sufficient shoulder width to allow through
vehicles to bypass left turn vehicles.
From our analysis of traffic operations at the proposed access points, we
conclude that the multiple land use will not have an adverse impact on
the quality of traffic flow in the project vicinity.
Very truly yours,
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Mr. Bruce Jolley
54 Lower Wellon Street
St. Albans, Vermont 05478
Re: Zoning Board hearing
Lu'! Dear Mr. Jolley:
Be advised that the South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a
public hearing at the City Municipal Offices, 575 Dorset Street on Abnday,
DJune 8, 1981 at 5:00 P.M. to consider your request for a zoning variance.
Please plan to attend this meeting.
Very truly,
Richard Ward
Zoning Administrative Officer
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NOTICE OF APPEAL
\ SOUTH BURLINGTON ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
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I hereby appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for the following: conditional use,
variance or decision of the administrative officer. I understand the meetings are
held twice a month (second and fourth. Mondays). The legal advertisement must appear
a minimum of fifteen (15) days before the hearing. I agree to pay the hearing fee
of $30.00 which is to off -set the cost of the hearing.
Hearing Date Signature of Appellant
Do not write below this line
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SOUTH BURLINGTON ZONING NOTICE
In accordance with the South Burlington Zoning Regulations and Chapter 117, Title
24 V.S.A. the South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing;
at the South Burlington Municipal Offices, Conference Room, 575 Dorset Street, South
Burlington, Vermont on , at
(day of week) (month and date) time
to consider the following:
ri Appeal of
seeking a /u.44..i,.a..�
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from S e c t i o n /) , "1e.,e,�re'''�,,,,, dg, .eLa d
d� el/. r of the South
Burlington Regulations. Request is for permission to '4.�yt.Q,.�y L��W
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SOUTH BURLINGTON ZONING NOTICE
In accordance with the South Burlington Zoning Regulations and Chapter 117, Title
24 V.S.A. the South, Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing
at the South Burlington Municipal Offices, Conference Room, 575 Dorset Street, South
Burlington, Vermont on Monday _ 8 1981 at 5:00 P.M.
(day of week) month and date time
to consider the following:
#1 Appeal of Marvin & Selma Lutsky
seeking a variance , from Section 6.00 , Permitted uses & Section
11.00, Dimensional requirements of the South
Burlington Regulations. Request is for permission to construct a 24'x24' garage to
within twelve (12) feet of the easterly side yard and to use said garage as an up-
holstery shop at 7 Ruth Street.
#2 Appeal of University Mall Realty Trust
seeking a variance , from Section
13.00
Non -conforming uses &
structures -extension & Section 11.25 Setback requirement of the South
Burlington Regulations. Request is for permission to construct a 30'x34' steel storage
building to within eighty-two (82) feet of the Interstate 89 right-of-way at the University
Mall, 155 Dorset Street.
#3 Appeal of Clark Hinsdale, Stetson Blake, agent
seeking a variance from Section 11.15 Multiple Uses
of the South
Burlington Regulations. Request is for permission to operate a retail shop, d.b.a.
Green Mountain Canvas Ltd, in conjunction with existing office and residential uses
at 10 Patchen Road.
# Appeal of Jolley Associates, Mr. Bruce Jolley
r
f seeking a variance from Section 13.00 Non -conforming uses and
structures and Section 11.15 Multiple uses of the South
' Burlington Regulations. Request is for permission to construct an addition 15'x34'
and convert existing service area into a beverage -variety store in conjunction with
existing gasoline sales and service, at 1830 Shelburne Road.
#5 Appeal of Brothers Two Inc., Mr. David Hershberg
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seeking a variance from Section 11.15 Multiple uses
of the South
Burlington Regulations. Request is for permission to sell alcoholic beverage in con-
junction with the existing produce sales at 1341 Shelburne Road.
#6 Appeal of RP-9 anal Gail Rrpwn
seeking a VaYIanCP , from Section 11.00 Dimensional requirements
of the South
Burlington Regulations. Request is for permission to construct a 8'x24' wood shed to
within approximately one (1) foot of the westerly property line at 49 Brewer Parkway.
Richard Ward,
Zoning Administrative Officer
JOLLEY ASSOCIATES
1830 Shelburne Road
Area zoned C-2 District
Section 13.00 Non -conforming uses & structures
Section 11.15 Multiple uses
Existing structure is non -conforming to dimensional requirements - existing set-
back 42 feet - required 75 feet
existing lot size 60,000 square feet - required 80,000 square feet
existing use - service station
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MEMORANDUM
To: South Burlington Zoning Board
From: David H. Spitz, City Planner
Re: Next week's agenda
Date: 5/28/81
Several applications on your next agenda may have traffic -related concerns.
Because of the relative newness of the Cl/C2 traffic criteria and because of
their importance in planning for commercial growth in South Burlington, I feel
it is important to continue to monitor these aspects of any application.
Some overall comments - the Cl/C2 regulations appear to have been working
well during the 1 year that they have been in effect. A number of commercial
uses that meet the traffic criteria have been permitted. Uses on existing
below -minimum size lots have been able to continue but have not been allowed to
significantly increase their traffic generation. Lastly, a number of small lots
have begun to look into possibilities for consolidation - this is one of the
main objectives that we have been trying to accomplish.
Specific comments - 4) Jolly Associates. Maximum permitted trips (trip
ends) per peak hour on a 60,000 square foot lot in a C2 zone is 68 trips. The
applicant's traffic report estimates 152 trips per peak hour. This number is
well above the required standard for a new commercial lot and is also higher
than the existing level of traffic.
3) Clark Hinsdale and 5) Brothers Two. Even though the result of Jolly Associates'
traffic report does not meet the C2 standards, the information provided by the
report is very thorough and clear. This applicant should not be penalized over
others because he has submitted complete data. For the above two applications I
have seen no information"by which I can evaluate whether traffic volumes will be
higher than existing traffic.
May 25, 1984
Mr. Michael Smith
pctanP, Inc.
54 Lower Welden Street
St. Albans, Vermont 05478
Dear Mr. Smiths
Be advsied that the South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a
public hearinq on rionday, June 11, 1984 at 5:00 P.M. at the City Hall Offices,
575 Dorset Street to consider your request for a 7.oning appeal.
Please plan to attend this hearing.
Very truly,
Richard Ward,
Zoning Administrative Officer
ZONING NOTICE
In accordance with the South
Surfirgton Zoning Regulations
and Chapter 117, Title 24 V.S.A.
the South Burlington Zoning
Board of Adjustment will hold a
ruublic hearing of the South Bur-
ngton Municipal Offices, Con-
ference Room, 575 Dorset
Street South Burlington, Vermont
on Monday, June 11, 1984, at
5.00 PM. to consider the follow.
ing:
01. Appeal of Ancient Accepted
Scottish Rite,Hugh Marvin seek-
myapproval, from section
1 .20, Conditional use subsec-
tion 13.217 Private Clubs of the
South Burlington Regulations. Re-
quest is for permission to con-
str¢t a build* containing
opr,roximately 9,920 square feet
h. include a theatre and dining
facility, on lot 02 of the R.O.R.
Enterprisea subdivision off Kim-
ball Avenue.
02. Appeal of Larry Wimble,
David Cohn" ogant seekinngg a
variance, from Section 19.254,
Aisles and access drive of the
South Burlington Regulations. Re-
quest is for permission to convert
an existing dwelRnp into an of-
fice complex and Provide a nine
(9) foot access drve, at 22 Pat-
chen Road.
03. Appeal of Digital Equipment
Corporation seeking a vonance,
from Section 19.65, Mutiple uses
and Section 13.20 Conditional
uses of the South Burlington Reg-
ulations. Request is for permis-
sion to operate an oreo
approximately 485 square feet
as a retail sales area for person-
al computers, at Digital Egwp-
ment Corporotion, Kimball
Avenue.
04. Appeal of John Bober, Jr.
seeking approval under Section
19.35, Removal of earth prod-
ucts of the South Burlingson Reg-
ulations. Request is for
ppesrmission to remove six (6)
inches of topsoli from on area of
the Beher form, containing
Proximately 1Wemy seven (T2 )
acres, located at 102 Ethan Alien
Drive.
05. Appeal of Paul Choirrere
seeking a variance, from Section
t9.65, Multiple uses of the South
Burlington Regulations. Request is
for psrrmscion to construct a
30'x80' storage building with
wash rocks, in conjunction with
two existing buildings, on a par -
col containing 2.6 acres, at 2073
Williston Road.
06. Appeal of J. Robert Audette
seeking a variance, from Section
19.65, Multiple uses and Section
13.20 Conditional uses of the
South Burfingron Regulations. Re -
guest is for permission to oper-
ate isautomobile rental agency
in conjunction with other existing
businesses at 1900 Williston
Rood.
07. Appeal of Jolley Associates,
Michael Smith agent ""king a
variance, from Section 19.65.
Multiple uses of the South Bur-
lington Regulations. Request is
for permission to operate a bot-
tle redemption center in conjunc-
tion with an existing beverage
variety store and ggasoline sales
and services at 1830 Shelburne
Rood.
08. Appeal of Mary A. Kinville
seeking a variance, from Section
18.00, Dimensional reyyuiroments
and Section 19.00 Nontonfo-
naming structures of the South
Burlington Regulations. Request is
for ppesrmission to construct a
16'x20' addition to within nine
(9) feet of the required rear
yard, structure non -conforming
to dimensional requirements at
38 Central Avenue, O.C.P.
M9. Appeal of Martin Giuffre
seeking a variance, from Section
18.00, Dknensioral requirements
of the South Burlington Regula-
tions. Request is for ppeerrmmission to
construct o 24'x 24` grog to
within five (5) feet of. the easter-
ly side yard, at 34 Sunset Ave -
Richard Word,
Zoning Administrative Officer
May 26, 1984
NOTICE OF APPEAL
SOUTH BURLINGTON ZONING B.akRD OF ADJUSTMENT
Name, address and telephone # of applicant
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Name, address of property owner
Property location and description
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I hereby appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for the following: conditional use,
variance or decision of the administrative officer. I understand the meetings are
held twice a month (second and fourth Mondays). The legal advertisement must appear
a minimum of fifteen (15) days before the hearing. I agree to pay the hearing fee
of $30.00 which is to off -set the cost of the hearing. �
Hearing Date Signature of Appellant
Do not write below this line
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SOUTH BURLINGTON ZONING NOTICE
In accordance with the South Burlington Zoning Regulations and Chapter 117, Title
24 V.S.A. the South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing
at the South Burlington Municipal Offices, Conference Room, 575 Dorset Street, South
Burlington, Vermont on at
(day of week) (month and date) time
to consider the following:
* Appeal of
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seeking a from Section
__.,,qq of the South
Burlington Regulations. Request is for permission to Q�0_-e.,,., 0-, - �
MEMORANDUM
To: Zoning Board of Adjustment
From: Dick Ward, Zoning Administrative Officer
Date: 6/9/81
Attached to this memo is the traffic data submitted by Champlain Oil Company
for the Citgo Mini -Mart on Shelburne Road also a reveiw of that data by Traffic
Engineering Associates.
Also I prepared the following comparison for your review.
Getty Citgo
Building size: existing 2592 s.f. 1500 s.f.
addition 510 s.f.
lot
size:
60,000 s.f.
same
lot
frontage:
200'
245'
set
back
42'
108'
Puac'I sil t about tic nETAIL GASOLINE INDUSTRY
Its past ... its present .... its future.
A nationwide mend to convert service
stations to C-Stores is creating a whole
new sales opportunity. Equipment deal-
ers and their salesmen attempting to sell
this market are posing Many questions.
These questions ... and their appropriate
answers will go a long way toward ac-
quainting everyone with the service sta-
tion industry.,
RHow many gas stations are there cur-
rently in the USA?
A. Approximately 190,000 down
front 235,000 ten years ago.
How many stations'vbill survive?
A. The retail gasoline industry antici-
pates that by 1988, total gas stations
will be down to 100,000.
aWhat is responsible for the big reduc-
tion in the number of gas stations?
A. Two major reasons. (1) Major oil
comp ales have found that huge self-
s, rvi�e gas stations, called "pumpers"
relying on volume and selling for
small profits ... are highly successful.
it is impossible for the small indepen-
dent stations to meet their prices. (2)
In past years, service stations earned
substantial income front routine car
repairs. The complexity of today's
automobiles limit repairs to factory -
trained technicians who are car -dealer
employed. Most gas stations are no
longer in the car repair business.
�Q How can service stations survive?
A. Only by selling more than gasoline.
Gas stations everywhere have started
selling many different items from
firewood to Christmas trees to toys.
The trend ha, been highly successful
only in one field ... that is the con.
version to C-Stores. This is a natural.
Busy housewives and both male
and female workers going to and from
their jobs ... can pick up snack foods,
beverages, tobacco and sundry items
while getting gas.
19Are converting
irjdependents .
panies?
stations small local
. or major oil com-
A. While some conversions are being
made by major oil companies, the
greatest activity is with small indepen-
dent local owners and this is where
Bally dealers should concentrate their
efforts.
Pis the conversion to a C-Store opera-
tion profitable?
A. Extremely so. More income is gener-
ated from higher gasoline sales . . .
with substantial extra income from
the additional sales of C-Store mer-
chandise.
0.. How does a service station operator
plan for a conversion?
A. There is no organized program. Thou-
sands of operators are waiting for
guidance. They need someone to ad-
vise them how to make building al-
terations . . how to lay out their
stores . what type of shelving, gon-
dolas and counters they need and to
advise them of their refrigeration re-
quirements. Also, how to finish the
exteriors of their buildings.
Ct-. How do they decide what products to
handle ... and where do they get their
merchandise?
A. Every area has a Wholesale Grocery
Company ... eagerly seeking C-Store
operators as customers. These Whole-
salers have merchandising managers
who will advise the C-Store Operator
on the products he should handle. Ob-
viously, this differs from area to area.
What about the items a Food Whole-
saler can't supply; examples are beer
and wine ... newspapers ... sundry
items. •
A. Where it is legal for gas stations ro sell
beer, that i• one of their most ;-rofrt-
able items. end, when the word gets
out that a sr. vice station is conv• rting
to a C-Store )peration ... you ( in be
sure that z beer wholesaler and in
fact, salesn en for all other types of
products, v ill be calling on them.
O.. What fixtuws are needed in a C-Store
operation?
A. Th.: heart c t every C-Store is -,he re-
fr. lei ated r splay i ea. A Bally Walk -
In with self .ervice c'rsplay door ; is the
mist effec five display and provides
thy` best c tilization of the selling
space. It al ) provides ample .torage
to permit r e operator 'o buy in eco-
nomical (it, otities. Other equipinont
needed inclr,des shelving ... gondolas
.. . and a checkout counter. Scales
and slicers are generally not needed
since most C-Stores ;ell only pre-
packaged r Teats. A cash register is a
must. Bagg A ice dispensers, soft ice
cream mac ,fines, chicken rotisseries,
etc. are of rional dep•�nding on the
area.
p�How diffiu11t is a service station reno-
vation job?
A. On conven mal two ,ino three bay
c, tinued tr r reverse ,ide
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES
Division of Traffcon Systems, Inc.
152 BANK STREET BURLINGTON. VERMONT 05401 TELEPHONE 802-864-7463
MEMORANDOM
TO: South Burlington City Council
FROM: David M. Bogue
Project Engineer
DATE: February 25, 1980
SUBJECT: Traffic review of proposed Gasoline and Mini- Mart
Sales, Shelburne Road, South Burlington, Vermont
We have reviewed the traffic data,submitted for the proposed
Gasoline and Mini - Mart Sales and have conducted a field
investigation of the proposed site. We offer the following
comments:
1. The traffic data submitted regarding vehicles
entering the proposed development is within the
limits established by the Institute of Transportation
Engineers and is therefore acceptable.
2. The proposed use would not likely increase the
volume of traffic on Shelburne Road because traffic
using this type of facility is typically on the
road for another purpose. Therefore, this propose
development should not have a significant impact
on traffic in the project area.
' 3. The stopping site distance north and south of the
entrance, exit are adequate for an approach speed
of 50 MPH. The posted speed limit is 40 MPH in the
project area. There are signs warning approaching
traffic from the north and south of turning vehicles.
Traffic turning left into and out of the proposed
development will most likely be minimal because of
similar services being offered on the east side of
Route 7. Based on this information we do not feel
the proposed entrance will create a significant
traffic safty problem.
4. Our only concern is the possibility of
pedestrians, from the motel located on the east side
of Route 7, crossing Route 7 to purchase items at
the Mini -Mart. This is not a desirable location for
a pedestrian crossing, and at night could create a
safty problem.