HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-01-21 - Decision - 1000 Dorset Street 1 #SP-01-21
FINDINGS OF FACT &DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Dorset Park Skating Association, Inc. to amend Site
Plan Permit #SP-00-24 for Dorset Park Skating Rink Phase II, issued June 6, 2000, to
reduce the square footage of the proposed building with a connecting hallway instead of a
connecting lounge area between the new and existing rinks, at Dorset Park, 1000 Dorset
Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. The Owner of Record of this property is the City of
South Burlington.
On the 18th day of April, 2001,the Director of Planning and Zoning approved the request of
Dorset Park Skating Association, Inc. for site plan review under Section 26.10 of the South
Burlington Zoning Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This amendment consists of reducing the total square footage of the proposed
building and connector from 40,000 square feet to 33,000 square feet. Changes are
proposed to the front and rear elevations of the building to reduce the total square footage. A
connecting hallway would be constructed instead of a larger connecting area with lounge on
the front side of the building.
2. The Site Plan permit to be amended(#SP-00-24)approved a new ice skating rink
140 feet by 290 feet in size,north of the existing Cairns Arena at Dorset Park. The first
phase of this park was originally approved by the Planning Commission on May 26, 1992,
and amended December 12, 1994. The existing skating rink(Cairns Arena)was first
approved by the Planning Commission on December 12, 1994.
3. The record owner of the property is the City of South Burlington. This property is
located at 1000 Dorset Street and is within the Parks and Recreation District. It is bounded
on the north by Interstate 89, on the east by the Village at Dorset Park residential
development, on the south by other undeveloped park land, and on the west by a single
family residence and Dorset Street.
4. Access/circulation: Access and circulation will not be changing as a result of this
amendment.
5. Coverage/setbacks: This amendment will result in a minor decrease in the total
building coverage on the site from the 3.0%approved under#SP-00-24,and a minor
decrease in the overall coverage from the 8.0%approved under#SP-00-24. These are well
within the 15%and 25%limits for the District. All setbacks will be met under the revised
plan.
6. Parking: No changes to the approved parking plan are proposed.
7. Sewer: No chapges to the approved wastewater allocation of 1,000 gallons per day
are proposed.
8. Lighting: No changes to the approved lighting fixtures are proposed.
9. Building height: No changes to building roofline or height are proposed.
10. Traffic: No changes that would result in any additional trip ends or other traffic
impacts are proposed.
11. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement for this project is$30,500.
The Site Plan application submitted on April 18,2001 indicates a landscaping cost estimate
of$40,000,which exceeds the amount approved in Condition 7 of#SP-00-24. No changes
to the landscaping plan are proposed as part of this amendment.
12. Dumpster: A screened dumpster storage area is provided.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact,the South Burlington Director of Planning and Zoning
approves the site plan application of Dorset Park Skating Association, Inc. to amend Site
Plan Permit #SP-00-24 for Dorset Park Skating Rink Phase II, issued June 6, 2000, to
reduce the square footage of the proposed building with a connecting hallway instead of a
connecting lounge area between the new and existing rinks, at Dorset Park, 1000 Dorset
Street, South Burlington, as depicted on a plan entitled "Utility and Grading Plan, Dorset
Park Skating Rink Phase II, South Burlington, Vermont," prepared by Truex Cullins &
Partners and Engineering Ventures and dated "Issued for Permit Review 4/6/01," with the
following stipulations:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations, which are not superseded by this approval, shall
remain in effect.
2) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development
Review Board.
3) Any new exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting shielded fixtures so as not to cast
li ht beyond the property line. Any change in exterior lighting shall require approval of
the Director of Planning&Zoning prior to installation.
4) No changes to parking, landscaping or access and circulation shall be permitted without
prior appi oval.
5) The applicant shall post a landscaping bond of at least $30,500 for sheet trees prior to
issuance of a zoning permit. This bond shall remain in effect for three (3) years to
ensure that the landscaping has taken root and has a good chance of surviving.
6) A zoning permit shall be obtained within six (6) months or this approval pursuant to
Section 27.302 of the Zoning Regulations,or this approval shall be null and void.
7) A Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance shall be obtained from the Administrative
Officer prior to occupancy of the proposed structure.
Juli Beth Hoover,Director
South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning
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Date
Please Note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont
Environmental Court,pursuant to 24 VS.A. §4471 and V.R.C.P. 76, in writing,
within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. The fee is$150.00. If you fail to
appeal this decision,your right to challenge this decision at some future time may
be lost because you waited too long. You will be bound by the decision,pursuant
to 24 V.S.A. §4472(d) (exclusivity of remedy;finality).