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Home My WebLink AboutSP-14-22 - Decision - 0031 Spear Street#SP-14-22 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING LINDA SEAVEY/UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT — 31 SPEAR STREET SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-14-22 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Linda Seavey/University of Vermont, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan for a portion of the UVM campus. The amendment consists of: 1) upgrading existing sidewalks, 2) improving ADA accessibility to Marsh Hall, 3) installing new light poles and a bike rack, and 4) designating several areas for future planting beds, Marsh Austin Tupper Complex, 31 Spear Street. 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 applicant is seeking to amend a previously approved plan for a portion of the UVM campus. The amendment consists of: 1) upgrading existing sidewalks, 2) improving ADA accessibility to Marsh Hall, 3) installing new light poles and a bike rack, and 4) designating several areas for future planting beds, Marsh Austin Tupper Complex, 31 Spear Street. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College. 3. The subject property is located in the IA - North Zoning District. 4. The application was received on May 23, 2014 5. The plan submitted consists of a two (2) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled, "University of Vermont 2014 Sidewalk Improvements (Marsh Entrance)", prepared by Krebs & Lansing Consulting Engineers, Inc., and dated 5/09/14. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6. Building coverage is remaining the same. Overall coverage will increase slightly to 38.33% (40% is maximum). 7. Setback requirements are being met. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access 8. Access is provided via curb cuts off Spear Street. No changes are proposed. - 1 - #SP-14-22 Circulation 9. Circulation on the site is adequate. Parking 10. The parking changes include adding one (1) handicapped space and adding two (2) drop off spaces. Also, the bike rack location is shown. 11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application. Landscaping 12. There are no landscaping changes as part of this application. 13. 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 14. Three (3) new 10 feet high pedestrian light poles are 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 15. 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, 16. 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 17. The buildings are existing and no changes are proposed. (c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings WA #SP-14-22 18. As noted above, parking is located on the rear, sides and front of the buildings. The changes proposed are described above in #10 above. (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, 19. The buildings are 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, 20. 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. 21. The buildings are 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. 22. The buildings are 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, 23. 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. 24. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application. -3- #SP-14-22 (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), 25. There are no dumpsters on this portion of the campus. DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan application #SP-14-22 of Linda Seavey/University of Vermont 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 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). 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. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to use of the site modifications. 6. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Aoe ��Signed on this � -� day of , 2014 by Ray and I 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. -4- #SP-14-22 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. -5-