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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
JAMES A. BARRON - 45 COMMERCE AVE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-09-42
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
James Barron, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking to amend a previously
approved plan for a 12,500 square foot warehouse. The amendment consists of a
change of use of 5000 square feet from warehouse use to automotive service use.
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. The amendment consists of a change of use of 5000
square feet from warehouse use to automotive service use.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is James A. Barron.
3. The subject property is located in the Mixed Industrial and Commercial Zoning
District.
4. The application was received on May 13, 2009.
5. The plan submitted is entitled "Site Plan: Existing Parking Clarification," prepared
by Brad Rabinowitz, Architect, dated 5/11/09.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Dimensional requirements are not changing as a result of this application.
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.
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Parking
10. There are no changes to parking provided on site. The change in use from
warehousing to automotive service will result in a total requirement of thirteen
(13) parking spaces. Thirteen 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 not indicate snow
storage areas. It should be revised to do so.
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. The change of 5000 square feet of warehousing use to automobile service will
result in an additional 13.9 vehicle trip ends for the pm peak hour, for a total of
19.8 pm peak vehicle trip ends.
(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 to the greatest extent
practicable.
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19. All parking is existing and no changes are proposed.
20. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is noted on the plan.
(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 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.
(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.
23. The building is 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 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.
(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).
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27. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened
dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. Screened dumpster locations
are not shown on the plans. The plan should be revised to depict any dumpsters
on site as adequately screened.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site
Plan Application #SP-09-42 of James Baron to amend a previously approved plan for a
12,500 square foot warehouse. The amendment consists of a change of use of 5000
square feet from warehouse use to automotive service use.
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 Phase II 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 change in
use will generate 13.9 additional vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
5. The plan shall be revised to reflect the following changes:
a. Depict snow storage areas.
b. Depict any dumpsters on site as adequately screened.
6. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the newly converted space.
7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this d of , 2009 by
r, AdmiffiVrative Officer
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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 $110 filing fee and be filed
within 15 days of the date of this decision.
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