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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-08-103 - Decision - 0064 Aiken Street#SP-08-103 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING SOUTH VILLAGE COMMUNITIES, LLC — 64 AIKEN STREET SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-08-103 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION South Village Communities, LLC, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking to amend a previously approved plan for a 12 unit multi -family dwelling. The amendment consists of increasing the building footprint from 7,410 sq. ft. to 7,605 sq. ft., 64 Aiken 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 to amend a previously approved plan for a previously approved plan for a 12 unit multi -family dwelling. The amendment consists of increasing the building footprint from 7,410 sq. ft. to 7,605 sq. ft., 64 Aiken Street. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is South Village Communities, LLC. 3. The subject property is located in the Southeast Quadrant Zoning District. 4. The application was received on October 27, 2008. 5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Lot 4 Improvements Plan South Village Spear Street and Allen Road South Burlington, VT", prepared by Civil Engineering Associates, Inc., dated April 2008, last revised on 10/22/08. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6. The previously approved building coverage (per SP-08-34) was 32.1% and the proposed is 32.9%. Previously approved overall coverage is 70% and proposed is 71.3%. The applicant was given a waiver as part of the #SD-08-25 approval to allow overall coverage up to 75%. Front yard coverage is remaining 0%. 7. Setback requirements are being met. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS - 1 - #SP-08-103 Vehicular access 8. Access is provided via a curb cut off Aiken Street. No changes are proposed. Circulation 9. Circulation on the site is adequate. Parking 10. Parking is provided via on -street, an alley way in the back of the property, and in private garages. 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 provided in the garage. 12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(13) 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 areas. 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. -2- #SP-08-103 (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 building is not existing and no changes are proposed. (c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent practicable. 19. As noted above, parking is located on -street, in private alley ways behind the structure, and in the structure's garage. No changes are proposed. 20. As noted above, a bicycle rack is provided in the garage. (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. 21. The building is not existing and no changes are proposed. (e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. 22. The plan does not indicate a change in utility service. (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. 23. The building is not existing and no changes are proposed. (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. 24. The building is not existing and no changes are proposed 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. 25. The reservation of land is not necessary. -3- #SP-08-103 (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. 26. As noted above, there are no 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). 27. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. Dumpster locations are located within the underground parking area. DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site Plan Application #SP-08-103 of South Village Communities, LLC , to amend a previously approved plan for a 12 unit multi -family dwelling. The amendment consists of increasing the building footprint from 7,410 sq. ft. to 7,605 sq. ft., 64 Aiken 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 plan shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval of the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plans shall be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance. a. The site plan shall be revised to ensure that all parking spaces meet the requirements of Table 13-8 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations. b. The plan notes shall be revised to accurately reflect the required number of parking spaces. c. The plans shall be revised to show a minimum landscaping budget of $10,780 and reviewed by the City Arborist. d. The plans shall be revised to show the snow storage areas. e. The north and north building elevations shall be revised to show the changes in the deck dimensions. M #SP-08-103 4. 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. 5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the building. 6. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Signed on this dayof ^ 2008 b ` Y mo 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 $111 filing fee and be filed within 15 days of the date of this decision. -5-