HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-96-0000 - Decision - 1800 Shelburne RoadFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Roger & Karen Howard to
convert a 9,700 square foot retail building to marine sales and
service, 1800 Shelburne Road.
On the 22nd day of October, 1996, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of Roger & Karen Howard for site
plan review under Section 26.10 of the South Burlington Zoning
Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of converting a 9,700 square foot retail
building to marine sales and service. This building was approved
on 9/14/82. The ZBA on 9/23/96 granted the applicant a conditional
use permit for the proposed use.
2. This property located at 1800 Shelburne Road lies within the C2
District. It is bounded on the north by Harbor View Road, on the
south and east by a car wash and car care center, and on the west
by Shelburne Road.
3. Access/circulation: Access is provided by a 24 foot curb cut
on Harbor View Road. No changes proposed.
Circulation on the site is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 21.6% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 61.4% (maximum allowed is 70%).
Front yard coverage along Shelburne Road is 1.3% and along Harbor
View Road is 53.5% (maximum allowed is 30%). The front yard
coverage along Harbor View Road is an existing situation which will
not be made worse by this application.
Setback requirements are met.
5. Parking: A total 20 parking spaces are required and 32 spaces
are available including two (2) handicapped spaces. A bike rack
will be provided as required. Staff recommended that the angled
spaces along Harbor View Road be changed to perpendicular spaces.
6. Landscaping: There is no minimum landscaping requirement,
based on building costs, for the project. The site is well
landscaped and no additional landscaping is recommended.
7. Traffic: ITE estimates the existing retail use to generate
46.6 vte's during the P.M. peak hour and the proposed use to
generate 31.8 vte's. This represents a 14.8 vte or 31.8% reduction
in traffic generated.
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8. Sewer: No additional allocation needed.
9. Dumpster: A screened dumpster storage area will be provided.
10. Lighting: Exterior lighting consists of:
--- one (1) 150 watt high pressure sodium light mounted on
the east side of the building.
--- one (1) floodlight mounted on the north side of the
building.
The existing floodlight should be replaced with a downcasting
shielded fixture or modified to the City Planner's satisfaction
prior to occupancy so as not to cast light beyond the property
line. Details of the replacement fixture should be approved by the
City Planner prior to permit issuance.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of Roger & Karen
Howard to convert a 9,700 square foot retail building to marine
sales and service, 1800 Shelburne Road, as depicted on a plan
entitled, "Howard Cove Marine, Inc, 1800 Shelburne Road, South
Burlington, VT, Site Plan," dated 8/22/96, with the following
stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. The plans shall be revised to show the changes below and shall
require approval of the City Planner. Three (3) copies of the
approved revised plans shall be submitted to the City Planner prior
to permit issuance.
a) The plan shall be revised to change the angled spaces
along Harbor View Road to perpendicular spaces. A note shall
also be added which indicates that the spaces along Harbor
View may also be used for boat display area.
b) The plan shall be revised to show one larger area where
boats may be displayed in the Shelburne Road front yard. This
area shall be located at least 50 feet from the Shelburne Road
right-of-way.
3. The parking spaces along Harbor View Road shall be striped as
perpendicular spaces as shown on the approved revised plan prior to
occupancy.
4. Any new exterior lighting shall be downcasting shielded
fixtures so as not to cast light beyond the property line. Any
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change in lighting shall be approved by the City Planner prior to
installation. The existing floodlight located on the north side of
the building shall be replaced with a downcasting shielded fixture
or modified to the City Planner's satisfaction prior to occupancy
so as not to cast light beyond the property line.
5. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6)
months pursuant to Section 27.302 of the zoning regulations or this
approval is null and void.
6. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to use
of the building.
7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South
Burlington Planning Commission.
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South Burlington Planning Commission
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