HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-99-15 - Decision - 1250 Spear Street#SP-99-15
FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of All Saints' Episcopal Church to amend a previously approved
plan for a 4450 square foot church. The amendment consists of the construction of a walkway,
footbridge and labyrinth, 1250 Spear Street.
On the 27`h day of April, 1999, the South Burlington Planning Commission approved the request
of All Saints' Episcopal Church for site plan review under Section 26.10 of the South Burlington
Zoning Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of amending a previously approved plan for a 4450 square foot church.
The amendment consists of the construction of a walkway, footbridge and labyrinth.
2. The owner of record of this particular property is All Saints' Episcopal Church.
3. This property located at 1250 Spear Street lies within the R2 and Conservation & Open Space
Districts. It is bounded on the north and east by residences, on the south by Swift Street and on
the west by Spear Street.
4. Access/circulation: Access is currently provided by two (2) curb cuts on Spear Street. No
changes proposed.
Circulation on the site is adequate.
5. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 2% (maximum allowed is 20%) overall coverage is
17% (maximum allowed is 40%). Front yard coverage along Swift Street will change minimally.
6. Parking: No additional parking required.
7. Landscaping There is no minimum landscaping requirement based on building costs, for this
project. Some additional landscaping is proposed which includes Sugar Maple, Dogwood and
Viburnum.
8. C.O. District: The entire footbridge and a portion of the walkway and labyrinth will be located
in the C.O. District along a drainageway behind the church. The Planning Commission may
approve this encroachment if it will not significantly affect adversely the attributes provided in
Section 3.503(a) - (e) of the zoning regulations. The applicant addressed the impact of the
proposed encroachment on these attributes with a written report. The Natural Resources
Committee reviewed this proposal at their 4/13/99 meeting and had no problems with the
encroachment.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning Commission approves the
site plan application of All Saints' Episcopal Church to amend a previously approved plan for a 4450
square foot church. The amendment consists of the construction of a walkway, footbridge and
labyrinth, 1250 Spear Street, as depicted on a two (2) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled,
"Community Labyrinth Site Plan," prepared by Engineering Ventures, Inc., dated April, 1999, with
the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in
effect.
2. 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.
3. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative
Officer prior to the use of the footbridge and labyrinth.
4. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Planning Commission.
Chairman or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
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