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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-94-0000 - Decision - 0205 Dorset StreetFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION STATE OF VERMONT c.�0� COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN S�- �� CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON Re: Findings of Fact, application of Michael Dugan to construct a 288 square foot building to contain a 186 square foot bank ATM and 102 square feet of storage space. This building would be constructed on a lot developed with an office/retail building, 205 Dorset Street. On the 27th of September, 1994, the South Burlington Planning Commission approved the request of Michael Dugan for site plan review under Section 19.10 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations based on the following findings: 1. This project consists of the construction of a 288 square foot building to contain a 186 square foot bank ATM and 102 square feet of storage space. This building would be constructed on a lot currently developed with an office/retail building. The Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) on 8/22/94 granted the applicant a variance to allow two (2) principal buildings on the same lot and to exceed lot coverage. The ZBA on 9 / 26 / 94 approved a variance request from the applicant to allow the proposed building to project into the side and rear setbacks. 2. This property located at 205 Dorset Street lies within the C1 District. It is bounded on the north, south and west by the University Mall and on the east by Dorset Street. 3. Access/circulation: Access is provided by a 30 foot curb cut on the U-Mall south access drive and a mutual access with U-Mall along the west boundary. No changes proposed. Circulation is adequate. 4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 20.2% (maximum allowed is 30%). Overall coverage is 87.5% (maximum allowed is 70%) . The ZBA on 8/22/94 granted the applicant a variance to exceed the coverage limitations. Front yard coverage is 75.7 % (maximum allowed is 30%) . This is an existing situation which will not be made worse by this application. 5. The proposed structure does not meet the required side and rear yard setback requirements. The ZBA on 9/26/94 granted a variance from these setback requirements. 6. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs, is $810 which is not being met. Applicant is requesting a credit of $550 for existing landscaping. Staff recommended additional landscaping in the new seeded area along Dorset Street to screen parked cars. 7. Parking: The existing and proposed uses require a total of 18 parking spaces and 24 spaces are being provided. The parking aisle serving the double row of parking is 17 feet in width or seven (7) feet short of the 24 foot requirement. This is a pre-existing condition which will not be made worse by this application. 8. Parking space #2 is being used for the sale and display of retail goods. If this practice is to continue, the plan should be revised to properly identify this area for that purpose and not for parking. A bikerack should be provided. 9. Lighting: Exterior lighting consists of one (1) metal halide lamp of unknown wattage with a sharp cut-off luminare mounted on a 20 foot pole and a floodlight of unknown type and wattage mounted on the existing building. The floodlight should be replaced with a downcasting shielded fixture. 10. Sewer: No additional allocation needed. 11. Other: The existing northeast corner boundary marker on the site is not located as shown on a survey of the property prepared by Pinkham Engineering dated 7 / 22 / 94 which is the basis of this site plan. 12. Traffic: The applicant submitted a traffic impact assessment. The report concludes that the ATM would generate approximately 42 P.M. peak hour trip ends. Motorists using the ATM will have the longer delays in the left turn exiting maneuver (LOS "D"). The other movements, including the Dorset Street signalized intersection, operate at LOS "A" or "B" . The applicant should be required to contribute $5241 to the Williston Road Area 1 Improvement Fund based on the 42 additional P.M. peak hour trip ends expected to be generated by the proposed ATM. DECISION & CONDITIONS Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning Commission approves the site plan application of Michael Dugan to construct a 288 square foot building to contain a 186 square foot bank ATM and 102 square feet of storage space. This building would be constructed on a lot developed with an office/retail building, 205 Dorset Street, as depicted on a plan entitled "The Howard Bank, Janes & Jacob Building, 205 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont" prepared by Michael Dugan, dated August 1, 1994 with a last revision date of 9 / 12 / 94, with the following stipulations: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect. 2. The plan shall be revised prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit to show the changes listed below and shall require approval of the City Planner. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plan shall be submitted to the City Planner prior to permit issuance. a) The plan shall be revised to show parking space #2 as an outside display area and the notes shall be revised to indicate that 23 parking spaces are provided. b) The plan shall be revised to show additional landscaping (which has a minimum value of $550) in the new seeded area along Dorset Street to screen parked cars. 2 c) The plan shall be revised to show a bikerack. 3. Prior to operation of the ATM building, the Planner shall observe the existing floodlight on the property to determine whether glare from the light source is being cast beyond the property line. If the Planner determines that glare is being cast beyond the property line, the applicant shall remove the floodlight and install downcasting, shielded fixtures in a location approved by the City Planner. 4. Any new exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting, shielded fixtures so as not to cast light beyond the property line. Any new lighting or change in existing lighting shall be approved by the City Planner prior to installation. 5. The applicant shall be required to contribute $5241 to the Williston Road Area 1 Improvement Fund based on the 42 additional P.M. peak hour trip ends expected to be generated by the proposed ATM. 6. An $810 landscape bond shall be posted prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit to cover the cost of the new landscaping. The bond shall remain in effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping takes root and has a good chance of surviving. 7. The applicant shall obtain a zoning/permit within six (6) months or this approval is null and void. 8. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the ATM/storage building. 9. Any physical changes to the plan shall require the approval of the Planning Commission. 10. The plan shall be revised to indicate that the southerly access shall be one way enter only. Signs shall be installed which clearly identify the southerly access as an "enter only" or similar message. Chairinanor Merk South Burlington Planning Commission Date