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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT —147 SPEAR STREET
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-10-20
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, hereinafter referred to as the
applicant, is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 15.69 acre
parcel developed with part of a parking garage, part of a dormitory complex and parts of
the respective associated parking lots. The amendment consists of constructing a
12'x20' game operations booth, including an 8' deck in front, 147 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 approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 15.69
acre parcel developed with part of a parking garage, part of a dormitory complex and
parts of the respective associated parking lots. The amendment consists of constructing
a 12'x20' game operations booth, including an 8' deck in front, 147 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 March 22, 2010.
5. The plan submitted consists of an eight (8) page set of plans, page one (1) is entitled,
"Overall Site Plan", prepared by Facilities Design and Construction, dated January 14,
2010.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Building coverage is increasing from 9.24% to 9.46% (20% is maximum). Overall
coverage is increasing from 38.87% to 38.90% (40% is maximum). Front yard coverage
is not applicable and will remain unchanged.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via Davis Road. No changes are proposed.
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Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. No changes to parking are 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 not shown on the
plan because the proposal is for an accessory structure.
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 not indicate the snow storage area as
there is no parking associated with this proposal.
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.
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. The proposed structure conforms to this standard.
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(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
19. No parking is situated near the proposed structure and no new parking is proposed.
None is needed for the intended use of this structure to call games, operate the
scoreboard and statistics.
(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.
20. The proposed structure conforms to this standard.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations
or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
21. The plan does not indicate a change in utility service. Existing services will be
accessed by temporary connections removed at the end of every game.
(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.
22. The proposed structure conforms to this standard.
(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.
23. The proposed structure conforms to this standard.
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.
24. 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.
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25. As noted above, there are no permanent 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).
26. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened
dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. Dumpsters are not proposed.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site
Plan Application #SP-10-20 of the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College,
to amend a previously approved plan for a 15.69 acre parcel developed with part of a
parking garage, part of a dormitory complex, and parts of the respective associated
parking lots. The amendment consists of constructing a 12'x20' game operations booth,
including an 8' deck in front, 147 Spear Street.
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 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 use of the proposed structure.
5. The applicant shall remove all temporary utility connections immediately after each
use.
6. 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 2010 by
aymond 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 $113 filing fee and be filed
within 15 days of the date of this decision.
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