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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
PATRICK MALONE - 222 DORSET STREET
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-07-94
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Patrick Malone, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking to amend a previously
approved plan consisting of a 33,733 gfa building with 31,973 sq. ft. of retail food
establishment use and 1,760 sq. ft. of short-order restaurant use. The amendment
consists of: 1) redesigning the stormwater treatment system, 2) reducing the size of the
retail food establishment use to 31,351 sq. ft., 3) increasing the size of the short-order
restaurant use to 2,639 sq. ft., and 4) revising approved lighting, 222 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 consisting of a
33,733 gfa building with 31,973 sq. ft. of retail food establishment use and 1,760
sq. ft. of short-order restaurant use. The amendment consists of: 1) redesigning
the stormwater treatment system, 2) reducing the size of the retail food
establishment use to 31,351 sq. ft., 3) increasing the size of the short-order
restaurant use to 2,639 sq. ft., and 4) revising approved lighting, 222 Dorset
Street.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Patrick Malone.
3. The subject property is located in the Central District 1 Zoning District
4. The application was received on November 27, 2007.
5. The plans submitted consist of a seven (7) page set of plans, page one (1)
entitled, "222 Dorset Street Building Addition", prepared by DeWolfe Engineering
Associates, dated 19 OCT 06, with a last revised date of May 11, 2007.
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
6. The foot print of the building is remaining the same. All coverage requirements
are being met.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
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SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a curb cut off Dorset Street. No changes are proposed.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. There is a 22.34% parking waiver with the original approval. The change in the
square footage of the approved uses will decrease the waiver by one (1) space
to 21.92%.
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 apply to this application and is being met.
Landscaping
13. There are no landscaping changes proposed.
14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow
storage areas must be shown on the plan. The plan indicates the snow storage
area(s).
Outdoor Lighting
15. The applicant is proposing to make minor changes to the lighting plan. This
includes four canopy fixtures to illuminate the canopies above the Dorset Street
and main entrances, and a building -mounted light has been relocated to above
the loading dock door. The applicant is also proposing to add a building mounted
light on the eastern side of the elevation by the loading dock. This light is a fixture
that was approved with the original application. The applicant has provided cut -
sheets for the four new canopy lights. While these lights point upward, the light
will be deflected by the canopies and therefore are acceptable.
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. The change in use is minimal having little to no effect on the traffic generation.
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(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. No changes are proposed.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
19. Parking is located on the front and side of the building. All parking is approved
and no changes are proposed.
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
foâ–ºlowing specific standards set forth in Section 14.07 of the Land Development
Regulations:
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(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. 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 enc/osure(s).
27. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened
dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. Screened dumpster locations
are shown on the plan.
OTHER
The stormwater treatment basins have been modified slightly reflecting changes made
by the project hydrologist for state permit purposes.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site
Plan Application #SP-07-94 of Patrick Malone a previously approved plan consisting of a
33,733 gfa building with 31,973 sq. ft. of retail food establishment use and 1,760 sq. ft. of
short-order restaurant use. The amendment consists of: 1) redesigning the stormwater
treatment system, 2) reducing the size of the retail food establishment use to 31,351 sq.
ft., 3) increasing the size of the short-order restaurant use to 2,639 sq. ft., and 4) revising
approved lighting, 222 Dorset Street., 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 plans 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 use of the building.
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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 N6V6V&(-L1-,
, 2007 by
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 $110 filing fee and be filed
within 15 days of the date of this decision.
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