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Home My WebLink AboutSP-22-026 - Decision - 0228 Aviation Avenue#SP-22-026 - 1 - CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING CITY OF BURLINGTON/BURLINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – 228 AVIATION AVENUE SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-22-026 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION The City of Burlington, Burlington International Airport, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking to amend a previously approved plan for a 65,150 sf aircraft maintenance hangar. The amendment consists of expanding the existing concrete pad by 12’x 57’ (684 sf) and a depth of 1 foot to place one additional fuel tank on top, 228 Aviation 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 approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 65,150 sf aircraft maintenance hangar. The amendment consists of expanding the existing concrete pad by 12’x57’ (684 sf) and a depth of 1 foot to place one additional fuel tank on top, 228 Aviation Avenue. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is the City of Burlington. 3. The subject property is located in the Airport Industrial Zoning District. 4. A complete application was received on May 27, 2022. 5. The plan submitted is titled “Fuel Tank Expansion Plan”, prepared by Stantec, dated 04/05/2022. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Airport Industrial Zoning District Required Existing Proposed  Min. Lot Size 3 ac 942 ac No change  Max. Building Coverage 30 % Unknown No change  Max. Overall Coverage 50 % 35.1% 35.1%*  Min. Front Setback 50 ft. Unknown No change  Min. Side Setback 35 ft. Unknown No change  Min. Rear Setback 50 ft. N/A N/A  Max. Front Setback Coverage 30% Unknown No change  Max. Height (flat roof) 35 ft. Unknown No change √ Zoning Compliance *the increase in coverage is below 0.1% #SP-22-026 - 2 - SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Only the standards below are affected by this application. All other standards will continue to be met. Short-term Bicycle Parking 6. Pursuant to Section 13.03(B) of the LDRs, the applicant must provide short-term bicycle parking spaces. The applicant has not provided bicycle racks. The minimum requirement for bicycle parking is as follows. Required Bike Parking Aircraft Maintenance at 228 Aviation Ave Short Term (1 per 5k sf, minimum 2) 2 The administrative officer finds that the plans must be revised to include two total short- term bicycle spaces in the form and location acceptable per the Land Development Regulations. Snow Storage 7. Per Section 13.04(B)(7), “snow storage areas must be specified and located in an area that minimizes the potential for erosion and contaminated runoff into any adjacent or nearby surface water.” Snow Storage areas are not noted on the plan. The administrative officer finds that prior to issuance of the zoning permit, the plans shall be revised to show the location of the snow storage area(s). Waste Disposal 8. Per Section 14.07(I), “All dumpsters and other facilities to handle solid waste, including compliance with any recycling, composting, 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). Small receptacles intended for use by households or the public (ie, non-dumpster, non-large drum) shall not be required to be fenced or screened.” The plan submitted does not show the location of the screened dumpster area. The Administrative Officer finds that the plan should be revised to show the location of the screened dumpster area(s). Fences 9. The applicant is proposing to expand the fence enclosing the existing fuel tank farm to include the area of new concrete pad. The proposed fence will be an extension of the existing fence which is chain link with barbed wire on top. The fence is exempt from local regulation under 24 V.S.A. § 4413. DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves site plan application #SP-22-026 of the City of Burlington, subject to the following conditions: #SP-22-026 - 3 - 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 on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning as amended herein. 3. The applicant must obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months from the date of this decision or this approval expires and is null and void. The applicant may submit a request for an extension to obtain a zoning permit under the terms outlined in Section 17.04 of the LDR’s, but the request must be submitted prior to the expiration of this approval. Prior to issuance of the zoning permit, the plans must be revised to show the changes below. A digital PDF version of the approved final plans must be delivered to the Administrative Officer before issuance of a zoning permit. a. include two total short-term bicycle spaces in the form and location acceptable per the Land Development Regulations b. show the location of the snow storage area(s) c. show the location of the waste disposal area(s) 4. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to use of the modified tank pad. 5. All exterior lighting must be installed or shielded in such a manner as to conceal light sources and reflector surfaces from view beyond the perimeter of the area to be illuminated. 6. Fences shall be maintained in a safe and substantial condition. 7. The proposed project must adhere to standards for erosion control as set forth in Section 16.03 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations. In addition, the grading plan must meet the standards set forth in Section 16.04 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations. 8. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Administrative Officer or the Development Review Board, as allowed under the Land Development Regulations. Signed on this 13th day of July, 2022 by Betsy Brown, Acting 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. #SP-22-026 - 4 - The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain relevant state permits for this project. Call 802.477.2241 to speak with the regional Permit Specialist.