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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
GREG DESAUTELS-1820 SHELBURNE ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-11-08
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Greg Desautels, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to amend a
previously approved plan for an 11,304 sq. ft. mixed use commercial building consisting
of 9,220 sq. ft. for a 30 student day care, and 1,980 sq. ft. for general office use. The
amendment consists of increasing the number of students in the day care from 30 to 86,
1820 Shelburne Road.
Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the
Development Review Board concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1.The application is to amend a previously approved plan for an 11,304 sq. ft. mixed use
commercial building consisting of 9,220 sq. ft. for a 30 student day care, and 1,980 sq. ft.
for general office use. The amendment consists of increasing the number of students in
the day care from 30 to 86, 1820 Shelburne Road.
2. The owners of record of the subject property are Fessou Enterprises, LLC and Vanna
Wilson.
3. The subject property is located in the Allen Road Zoning District.
4. The application was received on February 10, 2011.
5. The plan submitted is titled, "Leaps and Bounds 1820 Shelburne Road Parking
Layout", prepared by the applicant, and dated February 8, 2011.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Building coverage, overall coverage, and front yard coverage will remain unchanged
as the request is only for a change in the intensity of a previously approved use.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a curb cut Allen Road. No changes are proposed.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
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Parking
10. Based on 15 employees, 86 students, and 1,980 sq. ft. of office space, a total of 31
parking spaces are required. 37 spaces are provided including two (2) handicapped
spaces.
11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking shall be provided on the subject property. A bicycle rack is shown on the plan.
12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application.
Landscaping
13. There are no landscaping changes as part of this application.
14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage
areas must be shown on the plan. The plan does indicate the snow storage areas.
Outdoor Lighting
15. There are no changes to outdoor lighting proposed.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to site plan applications:
Traffic
16. The current uses are estimated to generate 29.5 pm peak hour vehicle trip ends
(vtes) and the proposed uses to generate a total of 75.15 vtes for a 45.65 vte increase.
In 2006 the uses on this property were estimated to generate 39.7 vtes. This number
was reduced to 30 vtes with a subsequent change in use. The most recent change in
use further reduced the vtes to 29.5. Traffic impact fees are based on the vte increase
as determined by the DRB. The applicant would prefer that the vte difference be based
on the difference between the 2006 vte number, 39.7, and the proposed vte number of
75.15 which is a difference of 35.45 instead of the difference between the current
approved vtes of 29.5 and the proposed vte number of 75.15 which is a difference of
45.65 vtes. Staff is requesting that the Board make the determination as to what the
base vte number will be in calculating the number of additional vtes. The regulations do
not directly address this issue. Since vtes have only been reduced over time, road
impact fees have not paid by any previous use on the property.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in
the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
17. The Comprehensive Plan states that the City should allow 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.
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(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.
18. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings.
19. Parking is located on the front and side of the building; however, this project consists
of a re -use of an existing building. No changes are proposed.
20. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is noted on the plan.
(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.
21. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations
or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
22. The plan does not indicate a change in utility service.
(0 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.
23. The building is existing and no changes 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.
24. The building is existing and no changes are 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:
(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.
25. The reservation of land is not necessary.
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(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.
26. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application.
(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).
27. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened
dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. No screened dumpster locations are
shown on the plan, therefore no dumpsters are approved.
DECISION
Motion by C7 LC- �X seconded by to
approve Site Plan Application #SP 11-08 of Greg Desautels subject to the f Ilowing
conditions:
1. 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 plan and shall be on file in the South
Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact
Fee Ordinance, the Development Review Board estimates that the change in use will
generate 35.45 additional vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
4. 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.
5. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall submit a copy
of the State issued day care license.
6. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to use of the building for day care use.
7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
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Mark Behr -ie�nay/abstain/not present
Matthew Birmingham - yea/nay/abstain not present
John Dinklage nay/abstain/not presen
Roger Farley - e ay/abstain/not present
Michael Sirotkin nay/abstain/not present
Gayle Quimb a nay/abstain/not present
Bill Stuono - ye nay/abstain/not present
Motion carried by a vote of &- 6 - (-)
Signed this "4�of 42011, by
Mark Behr, Chairman
Please note: An appeal of this decision may be taken by filing, within 30 days of
the date of this decision, a notice of appeal and the required fee by certified mail
to the Superior Court, Environmental Division. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of
the notice of appeal must also be mailed to the City of South Burlington Planning
and Zoning Department at 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. See
V.R.E.C.P. 5(b)(4)(A). Please contact the Environmental Division at 802-828-
1660 or ° tp L �... r, � ":' cif `g 11 a � 1. ",_ _.mr..a,t !, r more
information on filing requirements, deadlines, fees and mailing address.
The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain
relevant state permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the
regional Permit Specialist.
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