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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
TRIVERUS, LLC — 45 COMMERCE AVE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-13-43
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Triverus, LLC, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking to amend a
previously approved plan for a 12,500 square foot warehouse building consisting
of 5000 sq. ft. of light manufacturing use and 7500 sq. ft. of warehouse use. The
amendment consists of adding two (2) exterior liquid propane tanks, 45
Commerce Avenue.
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 12,500
square foot warehouse building consisting of 5000 sq. ft. of light
manufacturing use and 7500 sq. ft. of warehouse use. The amendment
consists of adding two (2) exterior liquid propane tanks, 45 Commerce
Avenue.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is North Country Mechanical
Insulators.
3. The subject property is located in the Mixed Industrial and Commercial
Zoning District.
4. The application was received on July 31, 2013.
5. The plan submitted is entitled "'Site Plan Amendment on Lot 27 — Ethan
Allen Farms Industrial Park #45 Commerce Ave. — South Burlington,"
prepared by O'Leary — Burke Civil Associates, PLC, dated 5/20/13, and last
revised on 7/1/13.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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6. Building coverage is 31% (maximum allowed is 40%). Overall coverage is
61.1% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front yard coverage is 4% (maximum
allowed is 30%).
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a curb cut off Commerce Ave. No changes are
proposed.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10.There are no changes to parking provided on site. Thirteen (13) parking
spaces are shown on the plans.
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
shown on the plan.
12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations,
internal landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application.
Landscaping
13. As no new construction is proposed, no additional landscaping is required.
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 indicate
snow storage areas.
Outdoor Lighting
15.There are no changes to outdoor lighting proposed.
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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. No change in traffic generation.
(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.
(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 existing and no changes are proposed.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings
19. All parking is to the side of the building and no changes are proposed.
(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
20.The building is 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,
21.The plan does not indicate a change in utility service.
(t) 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,
22.The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
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(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
23.The building is 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.
24.The reservation of land is not necessary.
(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,
25.As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this
application.
(c) AM 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),
26. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C) (1) of the Land Development Regulations,
screened dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. A screened
dumpster location is shown on the plan and will only be installed if
dumpsters are used.
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves
site plan application #SP-13-43 of Triverus, LLC subject to the following
conditions:
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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 applicant shall obtain a zoning permit for within six (6) months
pursuant to Section 17.04 of the Land Development Regulations or this
approval is null and void.
4. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South
Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, the Administrative Officer estimates
that the addition of propane tanks will generate zero (0) additional vehicle
trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupancy and/or use of the propane tanks.
6. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this day of A6 �J / , 2013 by
nd 1. 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 $233 filing fee
and be filed within 15 days of the date of this decision.
The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and
obtain relevant state permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with
the regional Permit Specialist.
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