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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
CHAMPLAIN OIL CO. INC — 1855 SHELBURNE ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-15-49
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Champlain Oil Co. Inc, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking after -the -fact
approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 3,000 sq. ft. building used for
gasoline service & convenience store use. The amendment consists of: 1) installing a 6'
x 12' cargo trailer on wheels to house a soil vapor extraction and air sparging equipment
to the property and 2) installing a 10' x 16' wooden stockade fence (6' in height) to
secure and enclose the trailer in, 1855 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
The applicant is seeking after -the -fact approval to amend a previously approved
plan for a 3,000 sq. ft. building used for gasoline service & convenience store
use. The amendment consists of: 1) installing a 6' x 12' cargo trailer on wheels
to house a soil vapor extraction and air sparging equipment to the property and
2) installing a 10' x 16' wooden stockade fence (6' in height) to secure and
enclose the trailer in, 1855 Shelburne Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Champlain Oil Co. Inc.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 2 Zoning District.
4. The application was received on June 18, 2015.
5. This application is to reapprove site plan #SP-14-53 which expired due the
applicant not obtaining a zoning permit within the required six (6) months.
6. The plan submitted is entitled, "Remediation System Design Shelburne Road
Variety SMS Site# 2010-4047 1855 Shelburne Road South Burlington, Vermont",
prepared by KAS Environmental Science and Engineering, and dated October 1,
2014.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
7. The proposed additional use will be in compliance with the dimensional
requirements.
8. Setback requirements are being met.
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SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via two (2) ingress and egress curb cuts on Shelburne Road. No
changes proposed.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. No parking changes proposed.
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
plans.
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. No landscaping changes proposed.
14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) (7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow
storage areas must be shown on the plan. The plans 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. Traffic will not be affected as a result of this application.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set
forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan,
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17. The Comprehensive Plan states that the City should encourage 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.
(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. This criterion will continue to be met.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings
19. No changes are proposed. This requirement is being met.
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. 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. No changes are proposed.
(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.
23. This requirement is being met.
(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. 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
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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.
(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. No changes proposed except for the relocation of an electrical transformer.
(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. A screened dumpster enclosure is shown on the plan.
Other
Outdoor Storage
28. Pursuant to Section 13.05(A) (1) of the Land Development Regulations, any outdoor
storage shall be appurtenant to the primary use of the property and shall be allowed
only in nonresidential districts.
This requirement is being met as the location of this business is in the Commercial 2
Zoning District.
29. Pursuant to Section 13.05(A) (2) of the Land Development Regulations, outdoor
storage areas in connection with commercial or industrial uses may be required to be
enclosed and/or screened where the storage area may comprise an attractive
nuisance, where the proposed use of the storage areas present opportunities for
theft, or where the said storage areas are in view of residentially -zoned parcels.
The applicant has noted that the proposed cargo trailer will be enclosed within a
secured 10' x 16' wooden stockade fence 6' in height. This criterion will be met.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves Site
Plan Application #SP-15-49 of Champlain Oil Co. Inc subject to the following conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
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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. 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. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to the commencement of the new use.
5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this day of �f��l �� , 2015 by
ID 2�
ay and I Belair, inistrative 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 $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 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional
Permit Specialist.
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