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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
CCTA -155 DORSET STREET
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-10-05
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
The Chittenden County Transportation Authority, herein referred to as the applicant, is
requesting Site Plan approval to construct a 117 sq. ft. bus passenger shelter, 155
Dorset Street (University Mall).
The Development Review Board held a public hearing on February 2, 2010. Tom
Peterson represented the applicant.
Based on testimony provided at the above mentioned public hearing and the plans and
supporting materials contained in the document file for this application, the Development
Review Board finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant is requesting Site Plan approval to construct a 117 sq. ft. bus passenger
shelter, 155 Dorset Street (University Mall).
2. The application was received on January 22, 2010.
3. The owner of record of the subject property is University Mall, LLC.
4. The subject property is located in the Commercial 1/Residential 12 Zoning District.
5. The plans submitted consist of a four (4) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled,
"University Mall Site Plan — UM1" prepared by Summit Engineering.
General Review Standards (Section 14.06)
Relationship to the South Burlington Comprehensive Plan: This application adheres
to the goals of the South Burlington Comprehensive Plan, which promote bus service
through the CCTA. The proposed bus shelter is in an intensively used compact area,
where the Comprehensive Plan states bus services should be rendered.
Relationship of Proposed Structure to the Site: The proposed structure is a CCTA
bus shelter, measuring 117 square feet (see attached image). The proposed shelter is
to be located on a repaired sidewalk and adjacent to one of the mall's main entrances
(adjacent to Applebees Restaurant), but staff feels the structure accomplishes a
desirable transition from structure to site, provides for adequate planting, and provides
for safe pedestrian movement.
Relationship of Structures and Site to Adjoining Area: Section 14.06(C)(1) of the
South Burlington Land Development Regulations states that the Development Review
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Board (DRB) shall encourage the use of a combination of common materials and
architectural characteristics, landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruptions to
create attractive transitions between buildings of different architectural styles.
As this is a bus shelter, the Board finds the proposed materials and architectural
characteristics are suitable. The proposed shelter is composed of glass and steel
beams, and is similar to one already in use in Winooski. The Board reviewed photo
renderings. Landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruption are not applicable to
the proposed project.
Specific Requirements for Bus Shelters (Section 13.09)
A. Shelters may be constructed adjacent to or within street rights -of -way in any
zoning district after approval of a site plan by the Development Review Board.
The proposed bus shelter is located adjacent to the main driveway at the University Mall
on Dorset Street and at a popular and heavily -used bus stop and transfer point.
B. The shelter shall be located to permit ample room for a bus to conveniently
leave the traveled roadway to pick up or discharge passengers.
The proposed shelter is a sufficient distance away from any major intersections. The
stop is already in use without a shelter and has been successful.
C. The design shall be harmonious with adjacent properties.
The proposed project is a CCTA bus shelter of modern design. This structure is
harmonious with and complimentary to adjacent properties.
D. The structure shall not have more than one (1) sign. This sign shall not exceed
two (2) square feet in area.
The proposed structure does not include a sign
DECISION
Motion by -' 110V , seconded byAl' ��% �� to
approve Site PlAn Application # P-10-05 of CCTA subject to the following c ditions:
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 plans submitted by the applicant
and 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 from the Administrative Officer
prior to use of the bus shelter.
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5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Mark Behr — e Ynay/ab ain/not present
Matthew Birmingh m —0e /nay/abstain/not
present
John Dinklage —
/nay/abstain/not present
Roger Farley a
nay/abstain/not present
Eric Knudsen — e
nay/abstain/not present
Gayle Quimb a
ay/abstain/not present
Bill Stuono -ye/nay/abstain/not
present
Motion carried by a vote of 2- D - D
Signed this -2, day of ���/ 1 2010, by
John Dinklage, dhairman
Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental
Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRECP 5 in writing, within 30 days of the date this
decision is issued. The fee is $225.00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your right to
challenge this decision at some future time may be lost because you waited too long.
You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 VSA 4472 (d) (exclusivity of remedy;
finality).
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