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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
KENNETH SMITH — 57 COMMERCE AVENUE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-12-60
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Kenneth Smith, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking after -the -fact approval
to amend a previously approved site plan for a 9,450 sq. ft. multi -tenant structure to be
used for a mix of uses, including 9 permitted uses and 3 conditional uses. The
amendment consists of site and landscaping modifications, 57 Commerce Avenue.
Based on the document file for this application, the Administrative Officer finds,
concludes, and decides as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. This project consists of after -the -fact approval to amend a previously approved
plan approval for a 9,450 sq. ft. multi -tenant structure to be sued for a mix of
uses, including 9 permitted uses and 3 conditional uses. The amendment
consists of site and landscaping modifications, 57 Commerce Avenue.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is KL 57 Properties, LLC.
3. The subject property is located in the Mixed Industrial & Commercial (Mixed IC)
Zoning District.
4. The application was received on December 12, 2012.
5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Lands of K.P. Smith Commerce Avenue South
Burlington, VT", prepared by Lamoureux & Dickinson Consulting Engineers, Inc.,
dated 12/17/02, last revised on 5/7/03, with a stamped received date of 12/21/12.
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
6. There are no changes to coverages.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via one (1) curb cut off Commerce Avenue. No changes are
proposed.
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Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. Parking is not affected by this application.
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.
Landscaping
13. The applicant is proposing to revise the landscaping that was originally approved.
The planting schedule shown on the plan shall be revised to reflect the changes in
plant material now proposed.
14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) (4) of the Land Development Regulations, snow
storage areas must be shown on the plan. Snow storage areas are shown
on the plan.
Outdoor Lighting
15. No changes to exterior lighting are proposed.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to the site plan applications:
Traffic
16. There are no changes to traffic 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.
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(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. The proposal is in keeping with this requirement.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings.
19. Parking is located on the side and rear of the existing building. All parking is
existing with no additional parking proposed.
20. Section 13.01 of the Land Development Regulations requires that bicycle parking
or storage facilities be provided for employees, residents, and visitors to the site.
It has already been noted that a bicycle rack is shown 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 plans do not indicate changes in utility service.
(t) The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to cerate 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
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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. No changes to existing underground utilities.
(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. A screened dumpster location is noted on the plan. The plan shall be revised to
indicate that the dumpster enclosure will be screened on all four (4) sides.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves site
plan #SP-12-60 subject to the following conditions:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this
approval shall remain in effect.
2) The plan shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval
by the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plans
shall be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance.
a. The planting schedule on the plan shall be revised to reflect the species, size
and quantity of the plantings shown on the plan. A revised planting budget
shall also be submitted reflecting the value of the new landscaping.
3) 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.
4) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative
Officer prior to the use of the building.
5) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Administrative Officer or the Development Review Board.
Signed on this day of ✓NN�'I�!"' , 2013 by
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aymond J. Belair, dministrative 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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