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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
VPEX, INC — 1880 SHELBURNE ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-14-29
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
VPEX, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to amend a
previously approved plan for a 4,040 sq. ft. building (1,040 sq. ft. in So. Burlington)
approved for retail sales of equipment. The amendment consists of converting the
building to warehousing, processing, storage & distribution use, 1880 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
1. The project consists of amending a previously approved plan for a 4,040 sq. ft.
building (1,040 sq. ft. in South Burlington) approved for retail sales of
equipment. The amendment consists of converting the building to warehousing,
processing, storage & distribution use, 1880 Shelburne Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Bruce Barry.
3. The subject property is located in the AR Zoning District.
4. The application was received on June 10, 2014.
5. The plan submitted is titled, "Tom Edwards Property 2383 Shelburne Rd.
Shelburne, VT", prepared by Landshapes, and dated May, 2006.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. There are no dimensional changes associated with this application.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a curb cut off Shelburne Road. No changes are proposed.
Circulation
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9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. A total of three (3) parking spaces are required and 14 spaces are provided (10
of the spaces are in South Burlington, four (4) in Shelburne). Parking is located
on the side of the building, no changes are proposed. The plan does not indicate
any handicapped spaces and one (1) is required. The plan will have to be revised
to indicate a handicapped space.
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 not shown on
the plan. The plan will have to be revised to indicate a bike rack.
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 associated with 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 not indicate the snow
storage area(s).
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 ITE Trip Generation Manual estimates that the existing retail use (Harvest
Equipment) generates 5.66 vtes and the proposed use to generate 3.92 vtes for
a 1.74 vte reduction.
(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 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
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18. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings,
19. As noted above, parking is located on the side of the building and is pre-existing.
No changes are proposed to this existing site.
20. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is not 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.
(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. 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. No dumpster enclosure is shown on the plan.
OTHER
The applicant has described the use as "a car warehouse and distribution center.
Vehicles traded in at the Audi/Acura dealership will be moved to this facility where they
are priced, parts ordered, and sent off to auction or third -party dealers".
The Administrative Officer finds that this use as herein described fits the definition for
warehousing, processing, storage & distribution use.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan
application #SP-14-29 of VPEX, Inc. subject to the following 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) The use of this property cannot be changed to any other use including auto
sales, service and repair without first obtaining site plan approval.
4) The site plan shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require
approval of the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised
plan shall be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance.
a. The site plan shall be revised to show snow storage area(s).
b. The site plan shall be revised to indicate a bike rack.
c. The site plan shall be revised to indicate the street address for this
property in So. Burlington.
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5) For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington
Impact Fee Ordinance, the Administrative Officer estimates that this change in
use will generate zero (0) additional vehicle trip ends during the p.m. peak hour.
6) 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.
7) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative
Officer prior to using the building for the new use.
8) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed g ed on this 0 � day of 71��, 2014 by
Raymond 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 $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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