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Home My WebLink AboutSP-05-50 - Decision - 0010 Cottage Grove AvenueCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING DONALD T. WHITE —10 COTTAGE GROVE AVENUE SITE PLAN #SP-05-50 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Donald J. Wright, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting site plan approval to amend a previously approved site plan for a personal instruction school. The amendment consists of: 1) removing a portion of the existing garage and 2) constructing a 12' x 20' storage shed, 10 Cottage Grove Avenue. Based on the plans and supporting material contained in the document file for this application, the Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides as follows: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. This project consists of site plan approval to amend a previously approved site plan for a personal instruction school. The amendment consists of: 1) removing a portion of the existing garage and 2) constructing a 12' x 20' storage shed, 10 Cottage Grove Avenue. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is Donald J. Wright. 3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 1 — Residential 12 (C1-R12) Zoning District 4. The application was received on October 24, 2005. 5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Plat of Survey for Don Wright of So Burlington VT Amended Site Plan", stamped received on October 24, 2005. DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS 6. Building coverage is 10% (maximum allowed is 40%). Overall coverage is 29.1 % (maximum allowed is 70%). Front yard coverage is 90% (maximum allowed is 30%). Front yard coverage is existing and will not be made worse by this application. 7. Setback requirements are being met for the new accessory structure. -1- SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access 8. Access is provided via a curb cut from Cottage Grove Avenue. No changes proposed. Circulation 9. Circulation on the site is adequate. Parking 10. The current uses require the site to have four (4) parking spaces. There are Currently seven (7) parking spaces on the property. There are zero (0) spaces on the plan designated for handicap use. The plans must be revised to show one (1) parking space designated as handicapped. 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 $62.54 worth of landscaping, which is more than the required 3% of building cost dictates. The applicant is proposing Boxus Sempervirens (Green Mountain Boxwood) on the southeast corner of the newly constructed accessory structure. The applicant must post a landscape bond for three years to assure that the landscaping has taken root and has a good chance of survival. 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 not shown on the plan. The site plan must be revised to show snow storage areas. 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: -2- Traffic 16. There will be no traffic impacts. (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. A small portion of the garage will be removed and an accessory structure built. The proposal is in keeping with this requirement. (c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent practicable. 19. The parking is located on the north side of the property. 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 sited 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. The applicant is proposing to remove a portion of the existing garage and construct an accessory storage shed at the rear of the property. The location of the accessory storage shed meets all setback requirements. (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. (0 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. SIB J 23. The building is existing and no changes are proposed. The applicant is proposing to remove a portion of the existing garage and construct an accessory storage shed at the rear of the property. The location of the accessory storage shed meets all setback requirements. (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. 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. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. If a dumpster is located on the property, the plans must be revised to show it being screened and it's location. -4- DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves Site Plan #SP-05-50 to amend a previously approved site plan for a personal instruction school. The amendment consists of: 1) removing a portion of the existing garage and 2) constructing a 12' x 20' storage shed, 10 Cottage Grove Avenue. 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 of the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plan must be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance. a) The plan shall be revised to show one (1) handicap designated parking space. b) The plan shall be revised to show snow storage areas. c) If there is a dumpster located on the property, the location must be shown on the plan and it must be screened. 3) The Applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months of this decision pursuant to Section 17.04 of the Land Development Regulations, or this approval is null and void. 4) The applicant shall post a $62.54 landscaping bond prior to issuance of the zoning permit. The bond shall remain in effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping has taken root and has a good chance of survival. 5) The Applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to the use of the new accessory structure. 6) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Administrative Officer. Signed on this3i day ofz>cTo&:;/, 2005 by ir, 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 -5- Notice of Appeal must be accompanied with a $110 filing fee and be filed within 15 days of the date of this decision. 1012