HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-04-42 - Decision - 1185 Shelburne RoadCITY of SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT of PLANNING & ZONING
CHITTENDEN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
1185 SHELBURNE ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-04-42
FINDINGS of FACT AND DECISION
The Chittenden County Transportation Authority, herein referred to as the applicant, is
requesting Site Plan approval to reconstruct one (1) bus shelter, 1185 Shelburne Road.
The Development Review Board held a public meeting on November 9, 2004. 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 reconstruct one (1) bus shelter,
1185 Shelburne Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Larkin Realty.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 1- Automobile Zoning District.
4. The plans consist of a plan entitled, "Chittenden County Transportation Authority
Bus Passenger Shelter Site: 444 Shelburne Road.", prepared by Tom Peterson.
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 standard
CCTA bus shelter, measuring 36 square feet with a height of 8 feet six inches. 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
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.
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As this is a bus shelter, the proposed materials and architectural characteristics are
suitable. 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 Shelburne Road.
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 along Shelburne Road, a sufficient distance away from any
major intersections. An existing CCTA bus shelter is located in this location, but will be
replaced with the proposed bus shelter.
C. The design shall be harmonious with adjacent properties.
The proposed design is a standard CCTA bus shelter. This structure is harmonious with
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 seconded by AmmL E to
approve Site P an Application SP-04-42 of Chittenden County Transporta ion Authority,
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 plans submitted by the
applicant, as amended by this decision, and on file in the South Burlington
Department of Planning & Zoning.
3. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months or this approval is
null and void.
4. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to the use of the new bus shelter.
5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
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Chuck Bolton — e
Mark Boucher — e
John Dinklage — e�
Roger Farley — yea/
Michele Kupersmith
Larry Kupferman — 1
Gayle Quimby —
iay/abstain/not present
iay/abstain/not present
nay/abstain/n resent
ay/abstain not resent
e nay/abstain/not present
'a ay/abstain of present
nay/abstain/not presen
Motion carried by a vote of ;� - o - b
Signed this day of November, 2004 by
/ Vhn Dinklage, Chair
Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental
Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRCP 76 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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