Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-16-24 - Decision - 0150 Dorset Street#SP-16-24 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING DORSET SQUARE ASSOCIATES — 150 DORSET STREET SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-16-24 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Dorset Square Associates, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking after -the - fact approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 54,480 sq. ft. shopping center. The amendment consists of revising the landscaping plan by removing a tree on the north side of the building and replacing it with six (6) trees, 150 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. Dorset Square Associates is seeking after -the -fact approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 54,480 sq. ft. shopping center. The amendment consists of revising the landscaping plan by removing a tree on the north side of the building and replacing it with six (6) trees, 150 Dorset Street. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is Dorset Square Associates. 3. The subject property is located in the Form Based Code T-5 Zoning District. 4. The application was received on April 12, 2016. 5. The plan submitted consists of a two (2) page set of plans, page one (1) is entitled "Dorset Square South Burlington, Vermont Proposed Site Plan", prepared by O'Leary - Burke Civil Associates, PLC, dated 7/23/98, and last revised on 4/11/16. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6. No change in coverages proposed. 7. Setback requirements will continue to be met. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access 8. No changes proposed. circulation 9. No changes proposed. - 1 — #SP-16-24 Parking 10. No changes proposed. Landscaping 11. The applicant has removed one (1) tree and is proposing to replace them with six (6) Honey Locust trees. The cost of the replacement trees is $4,470. The City Arborist in an email dated 4/26/16 to staff indicted that the plans were acceptable. Outdoor Lighting 14. No changes proposed. Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the following review standards shall apply to site plan applications: Traffic 15. No changes proposed. (a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan, 16. The proposed project is not in conflict with the goals and objectives 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, 17. This requirement is being met. (c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings 18. No changes proposed. (d) Without restricting the permissible limits of the applicable zoning district, the height and scale of each building shaft be compatible with its site and existing or adjoining buildings, 19. No changes proposed -2- #S P-16-24 (e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground, 20. No changes proposed. (f) 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. 21. This requirement is being met. (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, 22. No changes 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, 23. No changes proposed. (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, 24. This requirement is being met. (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), 25. No changes proposed. -3- #SP-16-24 DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan application #SP-16-24 of Dorset Square Associates., subject to the following conditions: 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. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant must post a $4,470 landscaping bond. This bond must remain in full effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping has taken root and has a good chance of survival. 4. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within 12 months pursuant to Section 17.04 of the Land Development Regulations or this approval is null and void. 5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer upon completing the installation of the new trees. 6. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Signed on this A day of , 2016 by ay and I Belair, A ministrative 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 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional Permit Specialist.