HomeMy WebLinkAboutAO-01-01 - Supplemental - 0046 Swift StreetEASY SELF STORAGE AND RECORD CENTER
(EASY SELF STORAGE LLc)
46 Swift Street
South Burlington, Vermont 05403
(802) 863-8300
(802) 863-8300 (Fax)
June 29, 2001
Raymond Belair
Administrative Officer
City of South Burlington
Department of Planning and Zoning
575 Dorset Street
South Burlington, Vt. 05403
Re: Trailer located at 46 Swift Street, South Burlington, Vt.
Dear Mr. Belair:
Please be informed that we have removed the trailer located adjacent to Building
E of our mini -storage facility at 46 Swift Street, South Burlington.
We do not intend to apply for a permit to change our present site plan to include
the trailer. As discussed, the lot coverage would exceed 70% if our north side were to be
rezoned to C-2 District.
If you have any questions, please call me at 658-6252.
S. erely,
Marie A Amand
Easy Self Storage
Cc: Gail Westgate, Esq.
Juli Beth Hoover, Director of Planning and Zoning
575 DORSET STREET
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403
(802) 846-4106
FAX (802) 846-4101
Juii� 6, 2001
Albert & Marie St. Amand
61 South Willard Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Re: 46 Swift Street Appeal
Dear Mr. & Mrs. St. Amand:
Enclosed please find a copy of the decision rendered by the Development Review
Board on your appeal of my decision.
You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court,
pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §4471 and V.R.C.P. 76, in writing, within 30 days of the date this
decision is issued. The fee is $150.00. 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 V.S.A. §4472(d) (exclusivity of remedy;
finality.)
If you have any questions, i .ease give me a call.
Sincerply,
Raymond J. Belair
Administrative Officer
Certified Mail # 7099-3400-0000-5434-3191
Enc.: DRB Decision
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: APPEAL OF ALBERT & MARIE ST. AMAND
This matter came before the South Burlington Development Review Board pursuant to the
provisions of 24 VSA §4464(a) on appeal of Albert & Marie St. Amand,
hereinafter"Appellants," from the decision of the Administrative Officer to issue Notice of
Violation #NV-01-03 dated January ?, 2001. The Appellants have aiso requested a Stay
of Enforcement with regards to the violation. The Appellants were present at the public
hearing held on 3/20/01 relative to this appeal. Based on the evidence submitted at the
hearing and as part of this appeal, the South Burlington Development Review Board hereby
renders the following decision:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The owner of record of this property located at 46 Swift Street is Easy Self Storage,
LLC.
2. This is an appeal of the Administrative Officer's decision to issue Notice of Violation
#NV-01-03 dated 1/2/01 and a request for a Stay of Enforcement of the alleged violation.
This property located at 46 Swift Street lies within the C1 District.
3. Staff discovered that a large red mobile home/trailer type structure was located on the
property. A research of the files indicated that this structure was not approved as part of
a site plan approved for the property on 4/8/86. It was also not shown on the site plan
approved on 2/14/01.
4. Section 26.10, Site Plan Review, of the zoning regulations requires that site plan
approval be obtained prior to the issuance of a zoning permit for any ... expansion of
use..." This structure is used for storage on a lot containing five (5) warehouse buildings
and an office building. The placement of the trailer structure on the property constitutes
an expansion of use which does not have site plan approval and does not have a zoning
permit. Warehouse use is neither a permitted nor a conditional use in the C1 District so
approval for the trailer structure would not be permitted.
5. On January 2, 2001 the Administrative Officer sent by Certified Mail Notice of Violation
#NV-01-03 informing the property owner Easy Self Storage, LLC that they were in violation
for allowing the storage of a large red mobile home/trailer type structure on the property
without an amended site plan approval and without a zoning permit.
6. On January 9, 2001, Albert and Marie St. Amand filed a Notice of Appeal
appealing the issuance of the Notice of Violation and requested a stay of
enforcement.
CONCLUSIONS of LAW
The South Burlington Development Review Board concludes that the Appellants
placed or caused to be placed a large, red mobile home/trailer type structure on
their 46 Swift Street property without amended site plan approval and without a
zoning permit.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the South
Burlington Development Review Board hereby denies the Appellants' request to
overturn the Administrative Officer's decision of 1/2/01 that the Appellants'
property is in violation of the zoning regulations and affirms said decision. The
Board also denies the Appellants' request for a Stay of Enforcement.
Dated this day of June, 2001 at South Burlington, VT
Chairman or Clerk
South Burlington Development Review Board
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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
575 DORSET STREET
SOUTH BURILINGTON, VERIVIONT 05403
(802) 846-4106
FAX (802) 846-4101
June 1, 2001
Albert and Marie St. Amand
61 South Willard Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Re: 16 Swift Street
Dear Mr. and Ms. St. Amand:
Enclosed is the agenda for next Tuesday's Development Review Committee meeting and
my comments. Please be sure that someone is at the meeting on Tuesday, June 5, 2001 at
7:0(! p.m. at the City Hall Conference Room, 575 Dorset Street.
Sincerely,
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Sarah MacCallum
Associate Planner
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD MEMO
J NE 5, 2001 MEETING
4. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance
from the Administrative Officer prior to use of the converted space.
5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by South Burlington
Development Review Board.
4) ALBERT & MARIE ST. rAN A D - APPEAL OF ADNHMSTRATI` E
OFFICER'S DECISION
This hearing was continued from the March 20, 2001 , meeting to provide the appellant time
to remove the trailer after the snow melt. This hearing was previously continued from the
February b, 2001 meeting at the request of the applicant. This appeal is from a decision
made by the Administrative Officer that the property at 46 Swift Street is in violation of the
zoning regulations (see enclosed Notices of Violation). Enclosed is staffs 2/6/01 memo
regarding this appeal. As of T\4ay 31, 2001 the trailer was still present on the property.
2) LIME IGLN HOUSE14C PAaRTNERSMP — FETAL PLAT — TWO LOB'
SUBDMSION, 304 LIlE IG,N ROAD
This project consists of amending a planned unit development consisting of 85 residential
units in four (4) buildings and a 42 unit congregate housing facility on two (2) lots. The
amendment consists of subdividing lot #2 into two (2) lots, 304 Lime Kiln Road.
This property lies within the Residential Four District. It is bounded on the north and west
by the Winooski Diver and on the east by the farmlands of John Belter. On the south, a
residence and a commercial structure bound the property. Lime Kiln Road runs through the
middle of the property dividing Lot # 1 from Lot #2.
Lots: The applicant has proposed subdividing lot #2 into two (2) lots in order to deed the a
portion of the lot to the Winooski Malley Park District. Staff does not have a problem with
this proposal. Staff recommends that a "Notice of Condition" be recorded which has been
approved by the City Attorney which states that for zoning and subdivision purposes the two
(2) lots will be treated as a one (1) lot.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD 20 MARCH 2O01
noted that a site plan amendment a few weeks ago did not show this structure. He said
that in his opinion, this is a violation.
Ms. Westgate, representing the St. Amands, gave members a copy of the original
variance granted to the property, which included the mini -storage units. The notice
served says "land development" on the site without approval. Ms. Westgate said the
current owners purchased the property with the unit on the premises.
Ms. Westgate noted that unit is a trailer which is uscd to store construction materials
related to the mini -warehouse. The applicant has no objection to applying for a permit,
but the City has said this could be denied. The applicant is concerned that this property
is being "picked on," and Ms. Westgate showed pictures of other outside structures that
may be in the same situation.
Mr. Dinklage asked if it is customary for a self -storage business to have a unit of this
size. Ms. Westgate said if this were in a C-2 district, there would be no problem. Mr.
Dinklage asked if the materials could be stored in the residential building. Ms. St.
Amand said it's too small for large pieces such as door parts, etc. Mr. Dinklage noted
that he sat on the Zoning Board at the time the variance was granted and it was his
recollection that the trailer was for temporary use only during construction. Mr. Belair
noted there used to be a contracting business on the site, which has ceased. He added
that this structure does not constitute 'outside storage."
Ms. St. Amand said no one has objected all these years. Mr. Dinklage noted that there
is a new Zoning Administrator and the city is in the process of cleaning up a lot of
problems in the city. Ms. Westgate said that if the Board considers storage of materials
to be an allowable use, they would come back and apply for that. She noted that the
minutes of the ZBA meeting do not state what was irfended.
Mr. Dinklage said the site plan is an equal part of the record and the trailer is clearly not
shown on the site plan.
Ms. St. Amand said it would be a hardship for them to put the materials anywhere else.
Mr. Cameron said it is clear to him that this use is not on the site plan, so it is a
violation. He suggested the matter be brought back for discussion as he had a problem
asking them to remove the trailer without discussing it.
Mr. Belair noted the Planning Commission is considering changing the zone from C-1 to
C-2, which would allow this use. Ms. Hoover added that the Commission at its next
meeting will be discussing uses in the C-1 and C-2 zones and will consider the
advisability of zone changes. Any action, however, would be a few months away.
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD 20 MARCH 2O01
The South Burlington Development Review Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday,
20 March 2001, at 7:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street.
Members Present: J. Dinklage, G. Chamberland, R. Farley, G. Quimby, Mr. Boucher, J.
Cameron
Also Present: R. Belair, Administrative Officer; J. B. Hoover, Director of Planning &
Zoning; G. Westgate, M. St. Amand, D. Hanson, P. & N. Loller, D. Burke, L. Kupferman,
R. & B. Cassidy, S. Chausse, B. Dion, J. Jaeger, J. Zaetz, D. Weaver, D. Marshall, J.
Magnus, P. Judge
I. Other Business:
Mr. Belair advised that the Humane Society has requested a 6-month extension on its
approved site plan. He had no problem with the request.
Ms. Quimby moved to grant the ti=month extension requested by the Human Society.
Mr. Farley seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Belair also noted a request from Francis Murray to amend the Minutes of 1/16/01.
He suggested language for the revision. Mr. Belair said he had listened to the tapes of
the meeting, and Mr. Murray did not say these exact words. Mr. Belair felt the Minutes
did not need to be amended as they have the same gist as the wording Mr. Murray
proposes. Members agreed not to change the Minutes.
Mr. Dinklage suggested that even though approval motions are no longer being read in
their entirety a copy of the approved motions should be attached to the Minutes.
Members agreed.
2. Minutes of 20 February 2001:
It was noted that on p. 2, paragraph 3, and the words "is in" should be eliminated.
Ms. Quimby moved to approve the Minutes of 20 February as amended. Mr. Farley
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Continued Public Hearing: Appeal #AO-01-01 of Albert and Marie St.
Amand appealing Notice of Violation #NV-01-03 dated 1/02/01 by the
Administrative Officer and a request for a Stay of Enforcement of the alleged
violation for property at 46 Swift St:
Mr. Belair said early in January he found a structure on the property that has never
been approved and for which there is no permit. He gave members a photo of the
structure. Mr. Belair noted the property is approved for mini -warehouse use. He also
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD 20 MARCH 2O01
Mr. Dinklage asked if the item could be tabled. Mr. Belair said it can be tabled
indefinitely, but there is a $100/day fine. Ms. Westlake noted they could not remove
the trailer until the snow is gone. Cameron suggested tabling.
Mr. Cameron moved to table the public hearing until the first meeting in June. Mr.
Chamberland seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Public Hearing: Preliminary plat application #SD-01-10 of White Rock
Development, LLC to amend a previously approved 36 lot single family
subdivision on 14.68 acres. The amendment consists of reducing the number
of lots from 36 to 30, Country Club Drive:
Mr. Burke said they are making the change to allow for larger lots.
The applicant had not issue with staff notes, but did note that the Fire Chief wants to
connect the cul-de-sacs. The applicant does not want to do this. They have agreed to
extend the rec path/sidewalk and to add a "T" for the cul-de-sac. This would be wide
enough for emergency access. Mr. Dinklage said he would comfortable with an 8-foot
rec path with the stipulation that if it becomes a cut -through, the Board would
recommend a bollard. Mr. Belair suggested getting icne Fire Chiefs approval for that.
Mr. Zaetz suggested also contacting the Airport Fire people as they are the first
responders to the neighborhood.
Mr. Hansen asked why there is a rec path there as he did not particularly want it. Mr.
Belair said they are connecting the neighborhoods.
In reviewing the draft motion, members changed the words "access drive" in stipulation
#7 to "connection".
Ms. Quimby moved to approve the Preliminary plat application #SD-01-10 of White
Rock Development, LLC, with stipulations as outlined in the draft motion of approval
dated 3/20/01. Mr. Cameron seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
5. Public Hearing: Application #CU-01-03 of Marcel Beaudin, AIA seeking
conditional use approval under Section 26.05, Conditional Uses, and Section
3.506(d) of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations. Request is for
permission to construct: 1) a sea wall to elevation 103 for approximately 50
feet, and 2) construct a set of stairs 3'x28' from an existing deck to the
proposed sea wall, 5 Lyons Avenue:
Mr. Cassidy said he and his wife n%Aln the property, which they bought in January,2000.
They had it inspected and found it needed considerable repair/improvement. There is a
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46 Swift Street
January 3, 2001
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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
575 DORSET STREET
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403
(802) 846-4106
FAX (802) 846-4101
January 2, 2001
Easy Self Storage, LLC
61 South Willard Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Re: Zoning Violation, 46 Swift Street
Dear Sir/Madame:
Please be advised that based on information available to the City, you have
commenced land development on your property at the above address without
obtaining a permit from the City as required by Section 27.10 of its Zoning Bylaws and
24 VSA 4443(a)(1). Specifically, you have initiated the following activities on the
above -described property:
Storing and/or allowing the storage of a large red mobile home/trailer type structure
on the property without an amended site plan approval and without a zoning permit.
You have seven (7) days from the date of this letter to discontinue this violation and
take appropriate remedial action. Specifically, you must accomplish the following:
Remove the unpermitted mobile home/trailer type structure from the property.
If you do not accomplish the actions directed in this letter within seven (7) days of the
date of this letter, the City may pursue this matter in court. In such court proceeding,
the City will be entitled to seek appropriate injunctive relief and fines of up to $100.00
per day for each day your violation continues beyond the seven (7) day period
provided in this letter.
If the violation described in this letter occurs within twelve (12) months of the date of
this letter, you will not be entitled to receive a further Notice of Violation from the City
before the City pursues further enforcement proceedings.
Easy Self Storage, LLC
Zoning Violation, 46 Swift Street
January 2, 2001
Page 2
You may appeal this Notice of Violation to the Development Review Board by filing a
written notice of appeal (see enclosed) and eighty five ($85) dollars within fifteen (15)
days of the date of this letter with the Clerk of the Development Review Board at the
following address: 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont 05403.
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Raym nd I. Belair,
Administrative Officer
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
575 DORSET STREET
SOUTH BURLINUPON, VERMONT 05403
(802) 846-4 106
FAX (802) 846-4101
April 9, 2001
Albert & Marie St. Amand
61 South Willard Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Re: 46 Swift Street
Dear Mr. & Mrs. St. Amand:
Enclosed is a copy of the March 20, 2001 Development Review Board meeting minutes. If you
have any questions, please call.
Sincerely,
Sarah MacCallum,
Planning & Zoning Assistant
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City of South Burlington
575 DORSET STREET
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05401
PLANNER
863-2882
Mr. Richard Morvan
Energy Shield
46 Swift Street
South Burlington, Vermont 05401
Dear Mr. Morvan:
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
658-2486
Be advised that the South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment has granted
approval of your request for a zoning variance.
The Board stipulated the following:
1. That the previous variances obtained be null and void.
That the use be limited to (1) a mini warehouse use exclusively, excluding
fabrication or construction on site or construction material storage out-
side other _than what is required by the mini -warehouses and (2) that the exist-
ing residential buildings be limited office uses germane to the construction
company exclusively and a residence/office use for the resident manager of
the mini -warehouse.
3. 6 months after completion of the first phase of the mini warehouse use and
or no later then March 1984 the appellants will appear before the Board for
review of the multiple uses of the residential structure.
Your proposal is subject to site plan approval by the Planning Commission.
-Contact the City Planner for scheduling.
Very truly,
Richard Ward,
Zoning Administrative Officer
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MOTION TO UPHOLD DECISION
ALBERT & MARIE ST. AMAND
3/20/01
I move the South Burlington Development Review Board uphold the Administrative Officer's
decision of 1 /2/01 that the Appellants' property is in violation of the zoning regulations and affirms
said decision. The Board also denies the Appellants' request for a Stay of Enforcement.
#AG-01-01
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Ike: APPEAL OF ALBERT & MARIE ST. AMAND
This matter came before the South Burlington Development Review Board pursuant to the
provisions of 24 VSA §4464(a) on appeal cf Albert & Marie St. .Amand,
hereinafter"Appellants," from the decision of the Administrative Officer to issue Notice of
Violation #NV-01-03 dated January. 2, 2001. The Appellants have also requested a Stay
of Enforcement with regards to the violation. The .Appellants were present at the public
hearing held on 3/20/01 relative to this appeal. Based on the evidence submitted at the
hearing and as part of this appeal, the South Burlington Development Review Board hereby
renders the following decision:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The owner of record of this property located at 46 Swift Street is Easy Self Storage,
LLC.
2. This is an appeal of the Administrative'OfFicer`s decision to issue Notice of Violation
#NV-01-03 dated 1/2/01 and a request for a Stay of Enforcement of the alleged violation.
This property located at 46 Swift Street lies within the C1 District.
3. Staff discovered that a large red mobile home/trailer type structure was located on the
property. A research of the files indicated that this structure was not approved as part of
a site plan approved for the property on 4/8/86. It was also not shown on the site plan
approved on 2/14/01.
4. Section 26.10, Site Plan Review, of the zoning regulations requires that site plan
approval be obtained prior to the issuance of a zoning permit for any "... expansion of
use..." This structure is used for storage on a lot containing five (5) warehouse buildings
and an office building. The placement of the trailer structure on the property constitutes
an expansion of use which does not have site plan approval and does not have a zoning
permit. Warehouse use is neither a permitted nor a conditional use in the C1 District so
approval for the trailer structure would not be permitted.
5. On January 2, 2001 the Administrative Officer sent by Certified Mail Notice of Violation
#NV-01-03 informing the property owner Easy Self Storage, LLC that they were in violation
for allowing the storage of a large red mobile home/trailer type structure on the property
without an amended site plan approval and without a zoning permit.
6. On Januarf. g, 2001 Albert and Marie St. Amand filed a Notice of Appeal appealing the
issuance of the Notice of Violation and requested a stay of enforcement.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The South Burlington Development Review Board concludes that the Appellants placed or
caused to be placed a large red mobile home/trailer type structure on their 46 Swift Street
property without amended site plan approval and without a zoning permit.
Based on the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the South Burlington
Development Review Board hereby denies the Appellants' request to overturn the
Administrative Officer's decision of 1/2/01 that the ,appellants' property is in violation of
the zoning regulations and affirms said decision. The Board also denies the ,appellants'
request for a Stay of Enforcement.
Dated this day of March, 2001 at South Burlington, VT
• Chairman or Clerk
South Burlington Development review Board
City of South Burlington
575 DORSET STREET
_. SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05401
PLANNER ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
863-2882 658-2486
Mr. Richard Morvan
Energy Shield
46 Swift Street
South Burlington, Vermont 05401
Dear Mr. Morvan:
Be advised that the South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment has granted
approval of your request for a zoning variance.
The Board stipulated the following:
1. That the previous variances obtained be null and void.
2. That the use be limited to (1) a mini warehouse use exclusively, excluding
any fabrication or construction on site or construction material storage out-
side other than what is required by the mini -warehouses and (2) that the exist-
ing residential buildings be limited to office uses germane to the construction
company exclusively and a residence/office use for the resident manager of
the mini -warehouse.
3. 6 months after completion of the first phase of the mini warehouse use and
or no later then March 1984 the appellants will appear before the Board for
review of the multiple uses of the residential structure.
Your proposal is subject to site plan approval by the Planning Commission.
Contact the City Planner for scheduling.
Very truly,
Richard Ward,
Zoning Administrative Officer
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD MEMO
FEBRUARY 6, 2001 MEETING
Section 26.10, Site flan Review of the zoning regulations requires that site plan approval be
obtained prior to the issuance of a zoning permit for any "... expansion of use ..." This
structure is used for storage on a lot containing five (5) warehouse buildings and an office
building. The placement of the expansion trailer structure on the property constitutes an
expansion of use which does not have site plan approval and does not have a zoning permit.
Warehouse use is neither a permitted nor a conditional use in the C 1 District so approval for
the trailer structure would not be permitted.
On January 2, 2001 the Administrative Officer sent by Certified Mail Notice of Violation
#NV-01-03 (see enclosed) informing the property owner Easy Self Storage, LLC that they
were in violation for allowing the storage of a large red mobile home/trailer type structure
on the property without an amended site plan approval and without a zoning permit.
On January 9, 2001 Albert and Marie St. Amand filed a Notice of Appeal appealing the
issuance of the Notice of Violation and requested a stay of enforcement (see enclosed).
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD MEMO
FEBRUARY 6, 2001 MEETING
Design Review: The City Center Design Review Committee considered this application at
their January 22°d meeting.
The Design Review Committee recommended approval with the following conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2. This recommendation for approval of the proposed addition is based on the
application's compliance with the design review criteria contained in Section 24 of
the South Burlington Zoning Ordinance. The Administrative Officer shall make the
determination of whether or not this application complies with all other requirements
contained in the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The plans shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval of
the Director of Planning and Zoning. Three copies of the approved revised plans
shall be submitted to the Director of Planning & Zoning prior to obtaining a zoning
permit.
a) The plans shall be revised to illustrate the San Remo Drive Streetscape
plantings. The applicant shall implement the planting of Honey Locust Trees
along San Remo Drive instead of replacing some of the less mature plantings.
b) The plans shall be revised to note the correct existing wattage not to exceed
250 watts for the two existing light poles. Proposed poles on the north side
shall be deleted.
4. 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.
5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to use of the addition.
6. Any change to the plans shall require review by the South Burlington Design Review
Committee.
11) ALBERT & MARIE ST. AMAND - APPEAL OF ADMIMSTRATIVE
OFFICER'S DECISION
This is an appeal of the Administrative Officer's decision to issue Notice of Violation #NV-
01-03 dated 1/2/01 (see enclosed) and a request for a Stay of Enforcement of the alleged
violation. This property located at 46 Swift Street lies within the C1 District.
Staff discovered that a large red mobile home/trailer type structure was located on the
property (see photo below). A research of the files indicated that this structure was not
approved as part of the last site plan approved for the property on 4/8/86.
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Albert &� Marie St. Amand
Easy Self Storage
4 SSwitt Street, South Burlin
Administrative review of a site plan application has been requested by the
above property owner for the following action:
Change in use of 700 SF of an existing 1,000 SF office building from
general office use to medical office use.
The Director of Planning & Zoning will process this application in accordance with
Section 26.10 of the South Burlington Zoning Ordinance. A report on the action
taken on this application will be presented at the next Development Review
Board meeting following a decision on this application.
Any interested party may appeal a decision of the Director of Planning & Zoning
within 15 days of the date the Director's action is reported to the Development
Review Board. Notice of an appeal shall comply with the provisions of 24 VSA
Section 4465. The Development Review Board shall review an appeal in
accordance with the standards and procedures applicable to site plan review.
Director of Planning & Zoning
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Mr. Theodore Manazir
9 Berkley Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
Home: 862-2258
E-mad address: tmanazi@ vdh. state. vt. us
Mr. Patricia Garahan
15 Pinnacle Drive
South Burlington, Vermont 05403
Office: 864-3644
E-mail address: pgara@aol,com
Mrs. Karen George
1-1 Stonehedge Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
Home.- 860-6424
E-mail address: kvernioi7tl@aoi.com
Mrs. Kerry Incavo
55 Butler Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
Home: 658-2988
E-mail address: kineavo@aol.com
Mrs. Paula Flaherty
99 Suburban Square
South Burlington, VT 05403
Home: 864-5251
E-mail address: iritfulter@eol.com
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Mr. St. Amend said the proposed use will not adversely affect:
a) The capacity of existing planned community facilities.
b) The character of the area is now commercial.
c) Traffic on road and highways - not a high traffic location and with the
general office space we had before we had more people coming in. Now we have
decreased. we will have 5 to 7 cars a day for the beauty salon use.
d) It will be a continuance of what's been stated in the bylaws.
e) There will be a slight increase in water usage.
Mr. King asked how many people a day would you service.
Ms. Brooker said 5 facials in a day 5 or 6 days a week.
Mr. Blais asked is this space large enough for more than one person.
Mr. St. Amand said it's not large enough - only 400 square feet.
Mr. Graf asked about the upstairs tenant. Mr. St. Amend said the tenant is the
Manager that oversees the storage place. There are locked gates and we need a
manager to open the gates at 7:00 A.M. The manager also rents the storage
units and collects the rents.
The appeal was granted unanimously.
Tabled appeal of U.V.M. Robert Penniman
Tabled appeal of U.V.M. Robert Penniman. Request is for permission to
construct a student parking area rear of Sheraton Inn, 860 Williston Road.
Mr. Blais said following our last meeting our greatest concern was with what
the traffic expert had given us as to the impact of traffic. Gene Cenci was
also concerned with this. Everyone has great concerns. We met with Staff, Dan
Wilkins and Art Hogan and went over the Board's concerns. As a result Art and
Dan submitted to us a traffic study. A copy of this was forwarded to Gene
Cenci for a chance to comment on this. It has been my understanding the
Sheraton, The City and Regional Planning believe that the approval should be
granted.
Mr. Ward said the memo from the City Council mentioned that we pass this on to
the Planning Commission. I talked to John Dinklage and explained we had met
with Regional Planning and in the future we may have to call on some people.
As a result of that he said fine as long as the Regional Planning is reviewing
it and as long as you feel comfortable with the stipulations that you have
suggested you don't need to pass it on to the Planning Commission. Joe doesn't
have a great problem with it.
Mr. -King said I talked with Gene Cenci for about 20 minutes and he hadn't had
enough time to study this. He talked with somebody at U.V.M. and they had
given him some very strong support and he said that U.V.M. is behind them 100%
and they feel very comfortable about this at this point.
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Mr. Ward informed the board that the area is zoned C-1 District. Section 18.00
Dimensional requirements same as Interstate Texaco application - minimum
setback 57 feet. Proposed - construction of a 24' x 38' canopy with new pump
islands to within ten (10) feet of right-of-way. Everything is the same as
Appeal Ill except for the canopy.
Mr. Cairns said the existing island will be removed. We're moving it closer to
the building and putting them together in front of the building. The canopy
will be smaller and we'll have 2 pumps instead of 4. Since they put the light
in front of Al's French Fries our business has suffered.
Mr. Ingram addressed the 5.Criteria as follows:
(1) That there are unique physical circumstances the unique size of the lot
and existing station and ability to put canopy on this lot depends on granting
the variance. The lot size is non -conforming.
(2) That because of such physical circumstances of the lot it makes it
necessary for us to apply for a variance in order to construct a canopy. There
is no way we can construct this canopy and maintain provisions of the zoning
regulations.
(3) That such unnecessary hardship has not been created by the appelant.
(4) That the variance, if authorized, will not alter the essential character
of the neighborhood. It will not impair uses on either side and will not be
detrimental to the public welfare.
(5) That the variance, if authorized, will represent the minimum variance.
The appeal was granted 5 - 1.
No. 4 Appeal of Albert St. Amend and Charles Anderson
Appeal of Albert St. Amend and Charles Anderson seeking approval from Section
19.65 Multiple uses. Request is for permission to occupy an existing structure
as a beauty salon and a residential unit, in conjunction with a third use
mini -warehousing, on a lot containing 1.75 acres, located at 46 Swift Street.
Mr. Ward informed the board that the area is zoned C-1 District. Section 19.65
Multiple uses - variance granted 12/27/82 and 4/25/83 allowing existing uses
(office and residential plus five (5) self storage buildings). Proposed use
400 square feet beauty salon which will replace office area. Lot contains 1.75
acres with 100 feet frontage. The only issue is Multiple use - this time
beauty salon.
Mr. St. Amend said there will be no additional changes to the facility. The
character of the neighborhood is now commercial and it has been approved for
general office use. There will be fewer people coming in. Ms. Brooker is
planning to operate this beauty salon alone. She does facial treatments which
take a longer period of time.
Ms. Brooker said it takes 1 1/2 hours for one facial and I do 5 facials a day.
1 BOARD !,3,-7U,-.T.Nff!NT APRIL 215, 1��87
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The 33outii Burlingti)a Zcning 3oard of Ad�iustlmenll, rield la,i, meeting on Monda�
Anril 2� 5, Pm in the C"onference- L"com, <R = r Tiall Dorset 1;t.
Present
tverett Reed, Chairman; Ja;ha Dinklag 0 anes T'hLjau TTed Blais
ilembers Absent
Norman Campbell, James 'McClary, Alex lluye-t-te
Others 'Present
Richard Ward, Zoning Administrator; June Richard, Marcel Richard, Frank McCaffrey,
Richard Morvan, Donald & krnold Mare?, Pauline McCaffrey, John 'Russel, Edwin
Sanborn, Robert Audette, Karl -kahliae, 14xrs. Vlyet-t-e
2o. I Appeal of 'Donald Marek-and Richard Morvan
Appeal of Donald Marek and Richard 14orvan seeking a variance from Section
11.10, Permitted uses and Section 19.652 .1ifultipla uses of the South Burlington
Regulations. Request is for permission to cons t::uct five buildings containing a
total of 19,678 sq. f t. and occupy said buildings as mini -warehousing in
co:cajunotior! aith a contractor business, at 46 Swift Street.
Mr. Ward said the area -,ras zoned Cl and that 3toraje facilities -;ere not
permitted i-I that zone. Multiple use approval is also needed, since the mini -
warehouses will be ooeratcd in iuonjunctior. with the existing contractor use.
Or. 12/27/82 variances -(fere grarited for an apartment on the second floor and
for multiple use (residential and contractor). Proposed now are 5 buildings -
20' x 100 " 30' x 150', 30' x 150', 30' x 150', and 201 x 1501, for a total
of 19,678 sq. ft. The second floor of the dwelling would be an apartment for
the waredouse manager. Lot coverage is 7CY/a total. The first floor of the
d-we!'Lingg would remain the contractor's office. All structures on the lot other
than the house will be removed. the
Mr. Morvan noted that at the time they received approval in December,
setback from the Interstate was 1501. They found that the area that affected
them was actually a ramp, so that opened up a lot of the property for their use.
Now they would like to remove all structures except the house and construct 3
sto.-age, buildings in the first phase. He said this would be about equal to the
plan in December, but they igould like the option to add two other buildings later,
if the business continues to grow. The Board was told that the 5 buildings were
needed if the economics of the plan were to work. uring ~cork on tile site.
Mr. 211orvan said they no longer planned to do manufact
He felt the new proposed use would be clean, have few trips and would use the lot
fully. They propose about 200 storage units in the 5 buildings.
Y1x. Blais qas concerned. about granting this variance "before the time liluit
on the previous one had expired. 1-11r. Ylorvan said this was the final plan.
Mr. Dinklage moved that if the appeal is granted. it be approved with the
stipulation that the previous variances obtained be null and. void. Ar. Blais
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Mr. McCaffrey, the next door neighbor, said h,�-�) was concerned about what
ildwou,A be bat on tiit-lan. aesai -1o"i a X"-ata]"a C,
floor, and he had not thought that that had. been allowed. Irlica added that traf.,ic
7.JbIT:NG i.0jUS7PiT?;M_I
,ias terri"D a. 'Mr. Morvan said they bad moved in in tha middle of winter and had
Mot been able 111-o 7,11t in a -Parking 101. They -parkad on the front la-wn, but -,.�,hen
-3y-i-ing Came, it Zc-t very muddy. de aad they would add a. parking lot Ja the rear
ill the `fie.` Tr.raeks. He _3taid there had been some traffic due to electricians
and tale-Phana TiQr_I-_err do4.ng -uor*it �na tlae building. _Xrs . ` -,,TcCaffrey said t-1here ware
always at least 4 cars and f trucks on the site.
Mr. McCaffrey asked about the rantal office and 14r. lard said an offic,,a was
an office and it could be rented.
D lnlr. Dinklage noted that the mini -warehouses in Williston never seemed busy,
and the-- -were nearlv all rented.
Mir. Read noted that this use was allowed in other zones in the city. He
told that the boundary line between where the use was allowed and this zone was
-very close to this property.
iLr. Dinklage asked about screening and was told there would b e a security
fence and about $6,000 worth of trees would be planted. .14r. Morvan did not object
to putting a line of trees along the back and side lines. He said that if it
turned out that there was no need for the storage use, they would not build the
fc)urth and fifth buildings.
Mr. Blais asked if the McCaffreys objected to the kind of use proposed, or
if they felt it would adversly impact -them later and was told they did not.
lie said he would like to stipulate that the dwelling be used only for -the manager's
apartment upstairs and for the offices of the mini -warehouse and the contractor's
business only. He also wanted to be sure the mini -warehouse area was not used
,or manuf ac turing or fabrication. Mr. Mlorva-m said there were no plans for the
Latter. As far as the -former, .1fr.Morva--a said upstairs would be the manager's
apartment plus an office area. Doarnstairs they have 5 rooms, and only need 3 for
contractor's offices, so they lvlvea rent the other area to a software writer.
Vaa.v also have a marketing company which works out of the contracting company.
Mr. Plarvan said this was a co,-rveyiiant area for their offices and that the
manufacturing portion of the business ,,zould remain in the present Burlington
location.. He said the offices downstairs carried the property and it would be
a hardship to give them up. -Mr. Blais felt the marketing company could remain,
since that is related to 'the contracting business. He did riot want to see the
house become 5 offices in the future.
Mr. Blais moved that, if the variance is ap2roved, that the use be limited
to 1) a mini -warehouse use exclusively, excluding any fabrication or construction
use for the resident manager of the mini -warehouse. Mr. Dinklage seconded the
Mr. Norvan noted that the marketing company worked exclusively for the
construction business at this time, but they could not say that would always be
the case. He asked whether the company would have to leave the building if it
obtained another client, but Mr. Ward said he could not enforce that. He felt
it would be best if the city allowed the first 3 buildings to be built, and then
reviewed how the contracting business interacted with the warehouse business,
before granting approval for buildings 4 and 5. He was concerned about what -,.hr--
first three buildings would become if mini -warehousing did not work. Mr. 1",Tarek
said economically they had to have the 5 buildings and Mr. Mcrvan did not feel
they could go to a bank for only the first -three, if they were not sure they
had approval for the other two. Mr. Ward felt it was the const'-naction business
lems, not the said tha-
ykiizh taigh cause t'is probi
construction business would use a portion of the mini -warehouse space.
The motion oar.rlad unani-mously.
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Of Dilass I oor-%Iect is smit-tad to�a!7, anii!r. 3ais sec,n1de'!ae
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rvaa said the, cou]61 no t "ll-,Te t ja,�A -
100'a L'or is US& in the zone, and �!e na�ad that he 4d -aot th-alk ',e cot4l_
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d use 1ii1c.'1 -,,-rould be a-- good f":"r tas _nelg' ghboz---ood atie -e.s uldl b�
,12. Blaas felt �he motion ,qa3 an undue limIta'-,ion.
Mr. Dirdciage withdrew t"he motion.
Hr. .iard as-1-ced whetlhe]., the con st-ucpion com�paanrould be -�4jii-rg tof* ind a
ae-,a location -if problems devaloped and Mr. Morva.n 3,zli they would. They plan to
xnake their primary business the -,rare lousing. Hr. Biais noted that there would
be a board review of the property sometime a-ft,ar the ft,rst 7 building.q. -,Te, t
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Xr. Blais moved -that, should this variance be aplDroved 6 moaths af ta.-
Coian.Lation of the first ,}tease of the -mini-rase house use and/or no later than
�' z"ch 1984, the apjpellant,s will a]21ear before this Board. for review of the
muitip,le uses of the - resi.iential structure. Mr. Dinklage seconded the motion
and ail voted for it.
The appeal was granted unanimously, as Der stipulations.
A-i')-oeal of Karl Ashline and Marcel Richard
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peal o' Karl Ashiline and Marcal 1lichard seeking approval from ,:sec l,ion _� 2
onditional -uses and Section .19.6521.j. 1viultiple Uses of the South Burlington
Rek I ralatiGns. Request is for permission to occupy an 9xisting building 30' x
,7,V �s an au-o body repair shop in conjunction 7,,Fit1,.L existing contractor business,
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af, -'908 Airrort Parkway. , L -
said tie a'Pea was zoned Commercial and Industrial. Iutomotive
reusit and seTvioe is a conditional use in the ,one. The proposed auto body
repa±:r ::-,hop ,,,iould be in conjunction with the, axisting construction, company and
storage a' ma-4--atenaince equipmeat uses. There is also a condominium maintenance
business. The auto shoo, -would use building a, which stands alone. It would use
t'116 entire building.
Mr. Ishline said PIr. Richard wo-uld have a restricted number of vehicles
- -,;q, I repaiz- he -�aants to have These will not be junk cars, nor
1, -
4-11-1 the;r be badly damaged. Mr. Dinklage asked about storage of cars for parts
bu",- Tian told that would not happen.
Mr. sink.", age moved that, if an,-vroved,. the, use be restricted to a of
W ors agaitiig re pair at any time. Mr. Thibault seconded the motion and i,'
passed unanimously.
The apreal was granted on a unanimous vote.
U,)_. 3 &-!,,neal of Jo1an -Russell and John Larkin
Appeal of John Russell and John Larkin seeking a variance from w�ectit-)x L �,
.� 1 � .
Dimensional requirements of the South Burlington Regulations. -Reauest is
permission to constinact a 24' x 34' single family dwell. -Ling with att:-ic I-ed. 221
221 garage to within ten (10) feet of the required I -ear yard, at 1-)t t v "?Labegc,_-a
Squa--e, Helen Avenue.
Mr. 'Ward said
the axea was zoned R4 aIid that -tile linimum _required 1,ear yard
wss 7SO1. Tl,.e tot is a ver- unv�up.l shaancje�ntoe �i.n
ti- "m 1, T "-,j'i.
tlle lot lim-Itations 'fa7e -not oreated by the 'Reed aa-4d he jould
CITY OF $OUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF lPIANNiNG & ZONETG
575 DORSET STREET
SOUTH RURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403
(802) 846-4106
FAX (802) 846-4101
March 16, 2001
Albert & Marie St. Amand
62 South Willard Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Re: Administrative Officer Appeal, 46 Swift Street
Dear Mr. & Mrs. St. Amand:
Enclosed is the agenda for next Tuesday's Development Review Board meeting and my
comments to the Board. Please be sure someone is present on Tuesday, March 20,
2001 at 7:30 P.M. to represent your request.
If you have any questions, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
Raymond 1. Beiair,
Administrative Officer
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cc: Shireen T. Hart
MEMORANDUM
To: South Burlington Development Review Board
From: Raymond J. Bela dri inistrative Officer
Rye: March 20, 2001 agenda items
Date: March 16, 2001
1) OTHER BUSINESS
a) Enclosed is a letter from Brad Rabinowitz requesting a six month (6) month
extension to a site plan approved on 9/5/00 (effective 9/19/00). Staff has no
problem granting the extension. Granting the extension will require that a zoning
permit be issued by 9/19/01.
b) Enclosed is a request from Francis X. Murray, Esquire to amend the minutes of
1/16/01. These minutes have already been approved. I have listened to the tape
of the meeting. Some of the words Mr. Murray requests to be added were spoken
by him and some of the words were not. It is up to the Board whether they wish
to amend the minutes.
3) ALBERT & MARIE ST. AMAND - APPEAL OF ADMEe4ISTRATTVE
OFFICER'S DECISION
This hearing was continued from the February 6, 2001 meeting at the request of the
applicant. This appeal is from a decision made by the Administrative Officer that the
property at 46 Swift Street is in violation of the zoning regulations (see enclosed Notices of
Violation). Enclosed is staff s 2/6/01 memo regarding this appeal.
4) WYHTE ROCK — PRELIMINARY PLAT — REDUCE LOTS FROM 36 TO 3®,
COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE
This project consists of amending a previously approved 36 lot single family subdivision on
14.68 acres. The amendment consists of reducing the number of lots from 36 to 30. The
sketch plan was reviewed by the Development Review Board at the February 6, 2001
meeting (minutes enclosed).
This property is located within the Residential Four District, the Conservation & Open
Space District, and the Floodplain Overlay District. The property is bounded on the south
by single family dwellings, on the west and north by agricultural land, and on the east by the
Winooski River.
Lot size/Frontage: The proposed lots meet the minimum frontage requirement of 80 feet
as well as the minimum lot size requirement of 9,500 sq. ft.
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February 6, 2001
VIA FACSIMILE
Raymond J. Belair
Administxative Officer
City of South Burlington
Department of Planning &- Zoning.
575 Dorset Street
South Burlington, Vermont 05403
Re. Alleged Zoning Violation, 55 Swift Street
Dear Mr.13oldr;
Mant:ew J. cancr
Gary L. Fran6—*
swrcen T. 'Hart
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'Phis letter confirms your telephone conversation with Marie St. Amand on even date
wherein you kindly agreed to continue the hearing originally scheduled for this evening until
March 20, 2001, at which time, the St. Amands will appear at the beginning of the agenda.
'hank you for your assistance with this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact the
regarding the foregoing.
Ve. * - yours,
art
For the Firm.
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
575 DORSET STREET
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403
(802) 846-4106
FAX (802) 846-4101
February 2, 2001
Albert & Marie St. Amand
61 South Willard Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Re: Administrative Officer Appeal, 46 Swift Street
Dear Mr. & Mrs. St. Amand:
Enclosed is the agenda for next Tuesday's Development Review Board meeting and my
comments to the Board. Please be sure someone is present on Tuesday, February 6,
2001 at 7:30 P.M. to represent your request.
If you have any questions, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
:1 �', 'J,? '�;;y,�.•rA
Raymond 3. Belair,
Administrative Officer
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cc: Shireen T. Hart
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APRIL 25, 1983
The South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment held a regular meetingion Monday,
April 25, 1983 at 5:00 pm in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St.
Members Present
J. Everett Reed, Chairman; John Dinklage, James Thibault, Fred Blais
Members Absent
Norman Campbell, James McClary, Alex Guyette
Others Present
Richard Ward, Zoning Administrator; June Richard, Marcel Richard, Frank McCaffrey,
Richard Morvan, Donald & Arnold Marek, Pauline McCaffrey, John Russel, Edwin
Sanborn, Robert Audette, Karl Ashline, Mrs. Myette
No. 1 Appeal of Donald Marek and Richard Morvan
Appeal of Donald Marek and Richard Morvan seeking a variance from Section
11.10, Permitted uses and Section 19.652 Multiple uses of the South Burlington
Regulations. Request is for permission to construct five buildings containing a
total of 19,678 sq. ft. and occupy said buildings as mini -warehousing in
conjunction with a contractor business, at 46 Swift Street.
Mr. Ward said'the area was zoned Cl and that storage facilities were not
permitted in that zone. Multiple use approval is also needed, since the mini -
warehouses will be operated -in conjunction with the existing contractor use.
On 12/27/82 variances were granted for an apartment on the second floor and
for multiple use (residential and contractor). Proposed now are 5 buildings -
20' x 100', 30' x 150', 30' x 150', 30' x 150', and 20' x 150', for a total
of 19,678 sq. ft. The second floor of the dwelling would be an apartment for
the warehouse manager. Lot coverage is 70% total. The first floor of the
dwelling would remain the contractor's office. All structures on the lot other
than the house will be removed.
Mr. Morvan noted that at the time they received approval in December, the
setback from the Interstate was 1501. They found that the area that affected
them was actually a ramp, so that opened up a lot of the property for their use.
Now they would like to remove all structures except the house and construct 3
storage buildings in the first phase. He said this would be about equal to the
plan in December, but they would life the option to add two other buildings later,
if the business continues to grow. The Board was told that the 5 buildings were
needed if the economics of the plan were to work.
Mr. Morvan said they no longer planned to do manufacturing work on the site.
He felt the new proposed use would be clean, have few trips and would use the lot
fully. They propose about 200 storage units in the 5 buildings.
Mr. Blais was concerned about granting this variance before the time limit
on the previous one had expired. Mr. Morvan said this was the final plan.
Mr. Dinklage moved that if the appeal is granted, it be approved with the
stipulation that the previous variances obtained be null and void. Mr. Blais
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Mr. McCaffrey, the next door neighbor, said he was concerned about what
would be built on the land. He said there was now a rental office on the first
floor, and he had not thought that that had been allowed. He added that traffic
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APRIL 25, 1983
was terrible. Mr. Morvan said they had moved in in the middle of winter and had
not been able to put in a parking lot. They parked on the front lawn, but when
spring came, it got very muddy. He said they would add a parking lot in the rear
in the next few weeks. He said there had been some traffic due to electricians
and telephone workers doing work on the building. Mrs. McCaffrey said there were
always at least 4 cars and 2 trucks on the site.
Mr. McCaffrey asked about the rental office and Mr. Ward said an office was
an office and it could be rented.
Mr. Dinklage noted that the mini -warehouses in Williston never seemed busy,
and they were nearly all rented.
Mr. Reed noted that this use was allowed in other zones in the city. He was
told that the boundary line between where the use was allowed and this zone was
very close to this property.
Mr. Dinklage asked about screening and was told there would be a security
fence and about $6,000 worth of trees would be planted. Mr. Morvan did not object
to putting a line of trees along the back and side lines. He said that if it
turned out that there was no need for the storage use, they would not build the
fourth and fifth buildings.
Mr. Blais asked if the McCaffreys objected to the kind of use proposed, or
if they felt it would adversly impact them later and was told they did not.
He said he would like to stipulate that the dwelling be used only for the manager's
apartment upstairs and for the offices of the mini -warehouse and the contractor's
business only. He also wanted to be sure the mini -warehouse area was not used
for manufacturing or fabrication. Mr. Morvan said there were no plans for the
latter. As far as the former, Mr.Morvan said upstairs would be the manager's
apartment plus an office area. Downstairs they have 5 rooms, and only need 3 for
contractor's offices, so they have rented the other area to a software writer.
They also have a marketing company which works out of the contracting company.
Mr. Morvan said this was a convenient area for their offices and that the
manufacturing portion of the business would remain in the present Burlington
location. He said the offices downstairs carried the property and it would be
a hardship to give them up. Mr. Blais felt the marketing company could remain,
since that is related to the contracting business. He did not want to see the
house become 5 offices in the future.
Mr. Blais moved that, if the variance is approved, that the use be limited
to 1) a mini -warehouse use exclusively, excluding any fabrication or construction
on site or construction material stora a outside other than what is required
by the mini -warehouses and 2 that the existing residential building be limited
to office uses germaine to the construction company exclusively and a residence offi
use for the resident manager of the mini -warehouse. Mr. Dinklage seconded the
motion.
Mr. Morvan noted that the marketing company worked exclusively for the
construction business at this time, but they could not say that would always be
the case. He asked whether the company would have to leave the building if it
obtained another client, but Mr. Ward said he could not enforce that. He felt
it would be best if the city allowed the first 3 buildings to be built, and then
reviewed how the contracting business interacted with the warehouse business,
before granting approval for buildings 4 and 5. He was concerned about what the
first three buildings would become if mini -warehousing did not work. Mr. Marek
said economically they had to have the 5 buildings and Mr. Morvan did not feel
they could go to a bank for only the first three, if they were not sure they
had approval for the other two. Mr. Ward felt it was the construction business
which might cause the problems, not the mini -warehouses. Mr. Morvan said the
construction business would use a portion of the mini -warehouse space.
The motion carried unanimously.
STATE OF VERMONT
(t,-,;NiY ON CHiTTENDEN
CiTf OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DECISION & FINDING OF FACT
Re: Appeal of Donald Marek/Richard Morvan, 46 Swift Street
On the 25th day of April 1963 , the South huriin6ton
Zoning Board of Adjustment :approved or the appeal of
Donald Marek/Richard Morvan, 46 Swift Street
based on the following facts:
1) Impact on traffic and site use is limited and controlled by
stipulations.
2) Use is compatible with surrounding area uses.
3) Stipulations to handle any traffic impact or other concerns.
4) Confdrms with Section 4468 of the Vermont Planning and Development
Act.
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FILE #: 82-138,82-145,83-013,90-13,94-12
LOCATION: 46 SWIFT STREET
DATE
APPLICATION
PURPOSE
10-25-82
V & CUP
CHURCH & OFFICE
12-27-82
V & CUP
INDUSTRIAL BLDGS.
4-25-83
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MINI -STORAGE
5-24-83
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1-14-91
APPROVAL -DENIED TRUCK RENTAL
6-13-94
APPROVAL
FILLING
FILE NAME:
LETOURNEAU,JEANNETTE& JOSEPH
MORVAN, RICHARD
MAREK,DONALD & MORVAN,RICHARD
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NUBLIC NEARING
SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW BOARD
The South Burlington
Development Review
Board will hold a public
hearing at the South Bur-
lington City Hall" Confer-
ence Room, 575 Dcrset
Street, South Burlington,
Vermont on Tuesday,
Februaray 6, 2001 at
7730 p.m. to consider the
following:
1] Application #CU-01-
01 of Mark Chaffee &
L
Lon Hayes seeking con-
ditional use approval
from Section 26,05. Con-
ditional Uses, and ap-
proval from Section
3.506 of the South Bur-
lington Zoning Regula-
lions. Request is to in-
crease the allowable
height of a single family
dwelling from 25 feet to
27 feet, 3 Lyons Avenue.
2II Appeal #AO-01-01 of
A]bert and Marie St.
Amand appealing Notice
of Violation #NV-01-03
dated 112/01 by the Ad-
ministrative Officer and a
request for a Stay of En-
forcement of the alleged
violation for property at
46 Swift Street,
31 Preliminary plat aupti-
cation #SD-01-02 of
Laurie Farrell and Larry
& Cynthia Caron for a
Planned residential de-
velopment on two f2]
parcels of 2.01 acres
consisting of: 11 con-
struction of a five [51 unit
multi -family dwel ing, 2]
conversion of a single
family dwelling to a two
family dwelling, and 31 a
single family dwelling to
remain unchanged, 1366
& 1386 Williston Road.
Copies of the applica-
tions are available for
Public inspection at the
South Burlington City
Hail,
I
John Dinktage,
Chairman
South Burlington Devel-
opment Review Board
j January 20, 2001
City of South Burlington Official Use
Application to Development Review Board (_� l _ Cj /
APPLICATION # � V I l
HEARING DATE /)
FII.INQ DATE ! -Mc)
FEE AMOUNT _ u -2�__
Name ofapplicant(s) Albert and Marie St. Amand
Address_ _ _ .. 61 S. Willard Street Tclophonc# ..,_658-6252
Bilrlington, Vt. 054 1
Represontod by Shireen T. Hart, Eggleston X. (� rnmPr, T td
Landowner Albert and Marie St. Amand
Location and doscriptlon of property
46 Swift Street
Adlncent prnpen.y nwner(c) &. Addrecc
Type of application check one: (X) appeal from deoisioa of Admialstralor Oflioer (includes appeals from Notice of Violation)
( ) request for n conditional use ( ) request for a variance & ) other request for stay of enforcement
I understand the presentation procedures required by Slater Law (Soction 4469 of the Planning & Development Act). Also that
hearings are held twice a month (second and fourth Mondays). Thut a legal advertisement must appear u minimum of flfleen (15)
days prior to the hearing. I agree to pay a hearing foe which is to off -set the cost of hoaring.
Provision of zoning ordinance [it questinn
24 V.S.A. §4443(a)(1j,Section 27.10 ZonitB3tl
Reason for appeal Di_sagrPP y7i h_ as psti,ot1 Qf la]'d. deye 1 Qwen i-
Other documentation Affidavit of Marie St. Amand in - —_ _._........._
1 47 l6 / of Enforcement Z� - k
1 Date Si ature
SOX)'I,H BURLINGTON ZONTNG NOTICE
In accordance with the South Burlington Zoning Regulations turd Chapter 117, Talc 24 V.S.A. the South Burlington
Dcvclupincnt Review Buard will hold a public heuring ut tho South Burlington Murtleipal OM,.xs, Conference Ruuni, 515 Duvet
Strcct, Soudn Burlington, Vennont on Tuesday, , at 7:30 P.M. to consldcr the following:
Application of
seeking a
from Scction
of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations. Request is for permission to
EGGLESTON & CRAMER, LTD.
Attorneys at Law
150 South Champlain Street
P.O. Box 1489
Burlington, Vermont 05402-1489
Telephone: (802) 864-0880
Telecopier: (802) 864-0328
Kathleen M. Boe
Victoria J. Brown
Anne Cramer
Jon R. Eggleston
Scot L. Kline
Mark A. Saunders
Gail E. Westgate
Douglas J. Wolinsky
Peter F. Young
January 9, 2001
Clerk of Development Review Board
575 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
Dear Sir or Madam:
Matthew J. Carter
Gary L. Franklin's
Shireen T. Hart
Counsel:
Patricia L. Rickard
Neil Wheelwright
" Also admitted in New York
Enclosed for filing, please find a City of South Burlington Application to Development
Review Board re: appeal from decision of Administrative Officer. In particular, Raymond J.
Belair issued a Notice of Violation regarding 46 Swift Street to Marie and Albert St. Amand
which Mr. and Mrs. St. Amand appeal.
Attached to the Application is a Request for Stay of Enforcement, along with the
Affidavit of Marie St. Amand. Finally, please find a check in the amount of $85.00.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
V ly yours,
Shiree a�-
For the Firm
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Enclosures
cc: Raymond J. Belair, Administrative Officer
Albert and Marie St. Amand
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REQUEST FOR STAY OF
ENFORCEMENT
Zoning Violation, 46 Swift Street
Dated January 2, 2001
Administrative Officer Raymond J. Belair
Albert and Marie St. Amand (the "St. Amands") seek a stay of enforcement of the Notice
of Violation, dated January 2, 2001, issued by Raymond J. Belair in connection with 46 Swift
Street (the "Property"), as follows:
The St. Amands dispute that they have commenced land development on the
Property and seek a stay during the pendency of their appeal submitted herewith, in accordance
with 24 V.S.A. § 4466.
2. In order to comply with the mandates of the Notice, the St. Amands must remove
a utility trailer, referenced in the Notice as a "large red mobile home trailer type structure," from
the Property. This trailer has been on Lot 46 since the St. Amands purchased the property. At all
times relevant to this matter, the St. Amands have used this trailer exclusively to maintain
materials which are required for the operation of the mini -warehouses, such as plywood and
other materials necessary for the upkeep of the warehouses, as provided for by the South
Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment when it granted a use variance for the existing
warehouse buildings on April 5, 1983.
3. Attached to the Affidavit of Marie St. Amand as Exhibit A are photographs of the
trailer, taken on January 9, 2001, which reflect the current condition of the trailer. To remove the
trailer, the St. Amands will be forced to remove approximately four feet of snow which currently
surrounds the trailer. Given the proximity of the trailer to the neighboring warehouse, there is
inadequate space for a snow plow to gain access to the western side of the trailer.
4. The St. Amands seek a stay of enforcement such that they are not required to
remove the trailer, assuming arguendo they are denied relief on their appeal, until springtime,
when access to the trailer will be unimpaired.
Based on the foregoing, irremediable damages will result to the St. Amands if a stay of
the enforcement of the Notice of Violation dated January 2, 2001 is not issued.
WHEREFORE, Albert and Marie St. Amand respectfully request a stay of enforcement
of the Notice of Violation, dated January 2, 2001.
Dated this 9th day January, 2001
9:\eH.nm vnand`,Euy Half 9wrupellryuan For 8�.y2wpd
EGGLESTON & CRAMER, LTD.
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By:
Shireen T. H
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P.O. Box 1489
150 South Champlain Street
Burlington, VT 05402-1489
(802)864-0880
Attorneys for Albert and Marie St. Amand
AFFIDAVIT OF MARIE ST. AMAND
IN SUPPORT OF REQUEST FOR STAY OF
ENFORCEMENT
APPLICATION NO.
Zoning Violation, 46 Swift Street
Dated January 2, 2001
Administrative Officer Raymond J. Belair
The undersigned, Marie St. Amand, under oath, states as follows:
l . I am one of the owners of the land and premises located at 46 Swift Street.
2. On behalf of the owners of Lot 46, I dispute that land development has been commenced
as set forth in the Notice of Violation, dated January 2 2001.
3. In order to comply with the mandates of the Notice, we must remove a utility trailer,
referenced in the Notice as a "large red mobile home trailer type structure," from the Property.
This trailer has been on Lot 46 since before we purchased the property.
4. At all times relevant to this matter, we have used this trailer exclusively to maintain
materials which are required for the operation of the mini -warehouses, such as plywood and
other materials necessary for the upkeep of the warehouses, as provided for by the Zoning Board
of Adjustment when it granted a use variance to the previous owner for the existing warehouse
buildings on April 5, 1983.
5. Attached as Exhibit A are photographs of the trailer which I took on January 9, 2001.
These photographs reflect the current condition of the trailer. To remove the trailer, we will be
forced to remove approximately four feet of snow which currently surrounds the trailer. Given
the proximity of the trailer to the neighboring warehouse, there is inadequate space for a snow
plow to gain access to the western side of the trailer.
Date 1 / 5 / o 1
14• mac,
Marie St. Amand
Subscribed and sworn to before me this X day of January, 2001.
Notary
My Commission Expires: Zi 10 103
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City of South Burlington Official Use
Application to Development Review Board
APPLICATION #
BE, DATE
PILINQ DATE
FEE AMOUNT
Name ofapplicant(s) Albert and Marie St. Amand
Address. 61 S. Willard Street Telephone # . _6j 8 625•2
Burlington, Vt. 054 1
Represented by Shireen T. Hart, Eggleston R CramP>•, T t-H
I.andowner Albert and Marie St. Amand
Location and description of property
46 Swift Street
Adincent pmperty nwtter(q & Addrecc
Type of applicatinn check one: (X) ai>peal from deoision of Administrator OfIloer (includes appeals from Notice of Violation)
( ) request for a condltlonal use ( ) request for a variance (X) other request for stay of enforcement
I understand the presentation procedures required by Slate Law (Section 4469 of the Planning & Development Act). Also that
hearings ure held twice u month (second and fourth Mondays), Thut a legal advertisement must appear a minimum of fifteen (15)
duya prior to the hearing. I agreo to pay a hearing foe which is to offset the cost of hearing.
provision of zoning ordinance In question
24 V.S.A. 4443(a)(1)• Section 27.10 Zoniug_ByJaws,.._.
Reason for appeal Di sagr ee with asser_di,Q)Z•Qf 1 u d_. deYPI.OP?Pn
Oiher documentation Affidavit of Marie St. Amand in.sulDDort of Re est or Stay
1/5 to / of Enforcement —
Date SI ature
T SOi)'(*H B RLING'I'ON ZONTNO NOTICE
)n accordance with the South Burlington Zoning RLgulations turd Chapter 117, Title 24 V.S.A. the South Burlington
De:velupincnt Rcvicw Buard will hold a public hcuring at the South Durlingum Municipal OMccs, Confcrcnrc Room, 575 Durnet
Street, Soudi Burlington, Vermont on Tuesday, , at 7,30 I'.M. to consider the following:
Applictrion of
seeking a from Section
of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations. Request is for permission to
REQUEST FOR STAY OF
ENFORCEMENT
Zoning Violation, 46 Swift Street
Dated January 2, 2001
Administrative Officer Raymond J. Belair
Albert and Marie St. Amand (the "St. Amands") seek a stay of enforcement of the Notice
of Violation, dated January 2, 2001, issued by Raymond J. Belair in connection with 46 Swift
Street (the "Property"), as follows:
The St. Amands dispute that they have commenced land development on the
Property and seek a stay during the pendency of their appeal submitted herewith, in accordance
with 24 V.S.A. § 4466.
2. In order to comply with the mandates of the Notice, the St. Amands must remove
a utility trailer, referenced in the Notice as a "large red mobile home trailer type structure," from
the Property. This trailer has been on Lot 46 since the St. Amands purchased the property. At all
times relevant to this matter, the St. Amands have used this trailer exclusively to maintain
materials which are required for the operation of the mini -warehouses, such as plywood and
other materials necessary for the upkeep of the warehouses, as provided for by the South
Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment when it granted a use variance for the existing
warehouse buildings on April 5, 1983.
Attached to the Affidavit of Marie St. Amand as Exhibit A are photographs of the
trailer, taken on January 9, 2001, which reflect the current condition of the trailer. To remove the
trailer, the St. Amands will be forced to remove approximately four feet of snow which currently
surrounds the trailer. Given the proximity of the trailer to the neighboring warehouse, there is
inadequate space for a snow plow to gain access to the western side of the trailer.
4. The St. Amands seek a stay of enforcement such that they are not required to
remove the trailer, assuming arguendo they are denied relief on their appeal, until springtime,
when access to the trailer will be unimpaired.
Based on the foregoing, irremediable damages will result to the St. Amands if a stay of
the enforcement of the Notice of Violation dated January 2, 2001 is not issued.
WHEREFORE, Albert and Marie St. Amand respectfully request a stay of enforcement
of the Notice of Violation, dated January 2, 2001.
Dated this 9th day January, 2001
EGGLESTON & CRAMER, LTD.
By:
Shireen T. HaK
2
P.O. Box 1489
150 South Champlain Street
Burlington, VT 05402-1489
(802) 864-0880
Attorneys for Albert and Marie St. Amand
AFFIDAVIT OF MARIE ST. AMAND
IN SUPPORT OF REQUEST FOR STAY OF
ENFORCEMENT
APPLICATION NO.
Zoning Violation, 46 Swift Street
Dated January 2, 2001 ,
Administrative Officer Raymond J. Belair
The undersigned, Marie St. Amand, under oath, states as follows:
I am one of the owners of the land and premises located at 46 Swift Street.
2. On behalf of the owners of Lot 46, I dispute that land development has been commenced
as set forth in the Notice of Violation, dated January 2 2001.
3. In order to comply with the mandates of the Notice, we must remove a utility trailer,
referenced in the Notice as a "large red mobile home trailer type structure," from the Property.
This trailer has been on Lot 46 since before we purchased the property.
4. At all times relevant to this matter, we have used this trailer exclusively to maintain
materials which are required for the operation of the mini -warehouses, such as plywood and
other materials necessary for the upkeep of the warehouses, as provided for by the Zoning Board
of Adjustment when it granted a use variance to the previous owner for the existing warehouse
buildings on April 5, 1983.
5. Attached as Exhibit A are photographs of the trailer which I took on January 9, 2001.
These photographs reflect the current condition of the trailer. To remove the trailer, we will be
forced to remove approximately four feet of snow which currently surrounds the trailer. Given
the proximity of the trailer to the neighboring warehouse, there is inadequate space for a snow
plow to gain access to the western side of the trailer.
Date dA4-,4j 4• c
Marie St. Amand
Subscribed and sworn to before me this X day of January, 2001.
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Notary
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