HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-90-0000 - Decision - 0340 Dorset StreetFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Edgar and
conversion of a 1,800 square foot building from
use to retail use, 27 San Remo Drive.
Bette Welch for
equipment rental
On the 4th of September 1990, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the above referenced site plan under Section
19.10 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations based upon the
following findings:
-1, Thia property is located in Central District 2. The lot has
frontage on both Dorset Street and San Remo Drive. The property
is presently developed with three (3) buildings which includes
Burlington Rent -All, a garage/storage building and a vacant
1,800 square foot building adjacent to San Remo Drive (previously
equipment rental business). The vacant building is proposed to
be converted to an oriental grocery store.
2. Setback/Coverage: The building which is the subject of this
site plan review does not meet the setback requirements for the
district, it is therefore a noncomplying structure. No changes
are proposed which would increase its degree of nonconformity.
The lot is currently 91.6% covered by parking, driveways and
buildings. The Central District Zoning Ordinance section 1.6042
allows a maximum coverage of 90%.
3. Access/circulation: The property is served by three (3) curb
cuts, two are off Dorset Street and one is off San Remo Drive.
The San Remo Drive curb cut is 20 feet in width, the southerly
Dorset curb cut is 20 feet wide. There are no barriers to traf-
fic passing through the property from San Remo Drive to Dorset
Street. Vehicles can move freely from one street to the other.
4. Parking: The proposed use requires ten parking spaces and
seven (7) spaces are being provided, including one (1) handi-
capped space. Parallel parking spaces #5 and #6 on the plan
should be lengthened to 22 feet to allow for adequate maneuvering
room.
The Zoning Regulations do not contain parking standards for
equipment rental use. Based on observation, parking appears to
be adequate for the Rent -All business.
5. Landscaping: The applicant indicates that he will not be
making any improvements to the building, therefore, the minimum
landscaping requirements would not apply.
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6. Traffic: The parcel is located in Traffic Overlay zone 6
which allows 90 peak hour trips. It is estimated that the com-
bined uses will generate 50 peak hour trips.
7. Other: A dumpster will be used by the proposed use. It is
not proposed to be screened.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based upon the above findings, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan of Edgar and Bette Welch for
conversion of a 1800 square foot building from equipment rental
use to retail use as depicted on a 2-page set of plans, page 1
entitled "Proposed Retail Store at 27 San Remo Drive, Site Plan
prepared by Fitzpatrick Design, and dated 8/18/90, subject to the
following stipulations:
1. The plan shall be revised prior to occupancy of the building
to show the following:
a) Dumpster shall be adequately screened to the satisfac-
tion of the City Planner.
b) Parallel parking spaces at least 22 feet long.
2. Any new lighting shall be shown on a plan and submitted along
with specifications to the City Planner for approval. New light-
ing shall be downcast, shielded luminaire.
3. No trailers used for storage on this site.
4. A zoning permit., if necessary, shall be obtained within 6
months or this approval is null and void.
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Chairman or Clerk,
South Burlington Planning Commission
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