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CITY of SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT of PLANNING & ZONING
CHITTENDEN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY- 550 DORSET
STREET
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-04-37
FINDINGS of FACT AND DECISION
The Chittenden County Transportation Authority, herein referred to as the applicant, is
requesting Site Plan approval to relocate and reconstruct one (1) bus shelter, 550 Dorset
Street. 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 relocate and reconstruct one (1)
bus shelter, 550 Dorset Street.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is the City of South Burlington.
3. The subject property is located in the Municipal Zoning District.
4. The plans consist of a two (2) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled, "South
Burlington High School Site Plan South Burlington, Vermont", prepared by
Summit Engineering, Inc., dated 7/29/04.
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 in the Dorset Street right-of-way.
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 Dorset Street, a sufficient distance away from any major
intersections. Another CCTA bus shelter, which will be replaced by the proposed bus
shelter, is currently approved approximately 175 feet to the north of the proposed bus
shelter.
C. The design shall be harmonious with adjacent properties.
The proposed design is a standard CCTA bus shelter. The Board feels 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 fp�
Motion by& A L5- QU Ik Q seconded by KIK bo4 G CR to
approve Site Plan Application SP-04-37 of Chittenden County Transportation 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 ye /nay/abstain/not present
Mark Boucher — /nay/abstain/not present
John Dinklage y /nay/abstain/not resent
Roger Farley — yea/na /abstain not presen
Michele Kupersmith ye /nay/abstain not present
Larry Kupferman — yea nay/abstain of resen
Gayle Quimby —&nay/abstain/not present
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Motion carried by a vote of - v-
Signed this __�r day of November, 2004 by
Jon Dinklage, Chair
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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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