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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
GREER FAMILY, LLC/JORY CURRAN -10 DORSET STREET
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-08-92
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Jory Curran, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to amend a
previously approved site plan for a 15,608 sq. ft. mixed tenant multi -use commercial
building under an umbrella permit. The amendment consists of revising the parking
layout and landscaping modifications, 10 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
The applicant is seeking to amend a previously approved plan for a 15,608 sq. ft.
mixed tenant multi -use commercial building under an umbrella permit. The
amendment consists of revising the parking layout and landscaping
modifications, 10 Dorset Street.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Greer Family, LLC.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 1 Zoning District.
4. The application was received on September 19, 2008.
5. The plan submitted is titled, "Greer Family, LLC 10 Dorset Street South
Burlington Vermont Site Plan", prepared by Michael Dugan, AIA, dated
December 6, 2006, last revised on September 17, 2008.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. This project will remain in compliance with the dimensional requirements.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via two (2) curb cuts off Dorset Street. Access is also
available to the 1087 Williston Road property and the 100 Dorset Street property.
No changes are proposed.
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Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. The applicant is proposing to change the parking layout of the property. Parking
is located on all sides of the building with the majority being on the sides and
rear. The current uses, per a site plan approved in December of 1989, require 59
parking spaces. The previously approved plan shows 70 spaces. Three (3)
additional spaces are being added for a total of 73 spaces.
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 to this application.
Landscaping
13. The applicant is proposing some landscaping changes. The City Arborist has
reviewed the changes and finds them acceptable.
14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow
storage areas must be shown on the plan. The plan does indicate the snow storage
area.
Outdoor Lighting
15. There are no changes to outdoor lighting proposed. Should the applicant wish to
change any existing light fixtures, they must consist of downcasting fixtures and receive
approval by the Administrative Officer prior to installation.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to site plan applications:
Traffic
16. Traffic will not be affected 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 and no changes are proposed.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
19. As noted above, parking is located on all sides of the building.
20. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is noted 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 plan does not indicate a change in utility service.
(0 The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruptions to create 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
emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in the
area.
25. The reservation of land is not necessary.
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(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. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application.
(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. A screened dumpster location is
shown on the plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site
Plan Application #SP-08-92 of Jory Curran, to amend a previously approved plan for
a15,608 sq. ft. mixed tenant multi -use commercial building under an umbrella permit.
The amendment consists of revising the parking layout and landscaping modifications,
10 Dorset Street.
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 shall be on file in the
South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
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/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to the occupancy of any newly converted space.
5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this � �� day of ,5y_m I'✓ �4 , 2008 by
a o d J. Belair, Administrative Officer
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Please note: Pursuant to 24 VSA § 4465, an interested person may appeal this decision
by filing the enclosed Notice of Appeal with the secretary of the Development Review
Board. This Notice of Appeal must be accompanied with a $111 filing fee and be filed
within 15 days of the date of this decision.
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