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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
899 DORSET STREET – David Leblanc, Next Generation VT
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-22-035
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
The David LeBlanc of Next Generation VT, hereinafter referred to as the applicant is seeking to amend a
previously approved site plan for a 15,750 sq. ft. place of worship with child care and indoor recreation
as accessory uses. The amendment consists of constructing a 24’x24’ post and beam gazebo, 899 Dorset
Street.
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 site plan for a 15,750 sq. ft. place of
worship with child care and indoor recreation as accessory uses. The amendment consists of
constructing a 24’x24’ post and beam gazebo, 899 Dorset Street.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is the Faith Methodist Church of SB, LLC.
3. The subject property is located in the Residential 2 Zoning District.
4. The application was received on July 20, 2022.
5. The plans submitted consist of one (1) page set of plans:
• “Faith United Methodist Church Proposed Addition Site Plan”, Sheet 1, dated 11-2-99
prepared by Civil Engineering Associates and with markups indicating proposed additions
prepared by Camiryn Belen on behalf of Next Generation dated 7/20/2022.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Residential 2 Zoning District Required Existing Proposed
Min. Lot Size 22,000 186,001 s.f. No change
Max. Building Coverage 20% 8.5% 8.8%
Max. Overall Coverage 40% 25.3% 25.7%
Max Front Setback Coverage 30% unknown No change
Min. Side Setback 10 ft. > 10’ No change
Min. Rear Setback 30 ft. > 30’ No change
Building Height (pitched roof) 40 ft. Unknown No change
Criterion met
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6. The detached accessory structure (open sided gazebo) will be located at least 5’ from all property
lines. The Administrative Officer finds this criterion met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Only those aspects of the site plan which are proposed to be modified are identified and review of
compliance.
13.03 Bicycle Parking. A bicycle rack is shown on the plan. Pursuant to Section 13.14 of the Land
Development Regulations, bicycle parking shall be provided on the subject property. A building of this
size, 15,750 sq. ft.., is required to have a total of four (4) bicycle parking spaces (bps) per Table 10. An
approved type inverted “U” rack can accommodate two (2) bikes. Under this amendment, the applicant
will be required to provide 50% of their total short-term bicycle parking spaces (bps) requirement per
Section 13.14(1)(a)(ii). The Administrative Officer finds that the applicant must install an approved type
bicycle rack that meets the standards of Section 13.14 at the location where one is indicated on the
plan. This will fulfill the 50% minimum of two bicycle parking spaces for this application.
13.04 Snow Storage. Snow storage areas have been indicated on the plan.
13.07 Exterior Lighting. All lighting fixtures shall be downcast and shielded.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves site plan application
#SP-22-035 subject to the following conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain
in effect.
2. The Administrative Officer concurrently issues Zoning Permit #ZP-22-295.
3. The bicycle rack shall include a minimum of two parking spaces and meeting the installation
requirements of Appendix G of the Land Development Regulations.
4. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to the
use of the gazebo.
5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to use
of the gazebo.
6. 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.
7. All new fencing must be installed on the subject property and no pointed metal tops are
permitted.
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8. 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.
9. 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 25th day of July, 2022 by
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Paul Conner, 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.
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