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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
BESAW, LLC-358 DORSET ST. & 55 SAN REMO DRIVE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-11-57
DESIGN REVIEW #DR-11-12
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Besaw, LLC, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking site plan and design
review approval to relocate dumpsters and amend landscaping plan and relocate the
dumpster in the Design Review Overlay District, 358 Dorset Street and 55 San Remo
Drive.
Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the
Development Review Board finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan
consisting of an 8,000 sq. ft. retail building and a 5200 sq. ft. building used for
indoor recreation use. The amendment consists of revising the landscaping plan
for both buildings and relocating the dumpster, 358 Dorset Street & 55 San
Remo Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Besaw, LLC.
3. The subject property is located in Central District 2 Zoning District.
4. The application was received on November 21, 2011.
5. The Design Review Committee reviewed the applications on December 19,
2011. They recommended approval of the design review portions of the
applications.
6. The Development Review Board held a public hearing on January 3, 2012.
7. The plan submitted is titled, "Design Maters Parking Dorset Street San Remo
Drive South Burlington, Vermont", prepared by DeWolfe Engineering Associates,
Inc., dated 12/9/10, and stamped received on 11/21/11.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
8. Building coverage, overall coverage, and front yard coverage and will remain
unchanged.
9. Setback requirements are being met.
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SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
10. Access is provided via curb cuts off Dorset Street and San Remo Drive. No
changes are proposed.
Circulation
11. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
12. No changes to parking are proposed.
13. 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.
14. Pursuant to Section 13.01(13) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application.
Landscaping
15. The landscaping changes proposed involve removing $213 worth of shrubs and
planting $962 worth of new shrubs.
16. 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
areas.
Outdoor Lighting
17. There are no changes to outdoor lighting 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
18. 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,
19. The Comprehensive Plan states that the City should encourage development
while protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe
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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.
20. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of building.
21. Parking is located on the side of the buildings. No changes are proposed.
22. As noted above, bicycle rack locations are 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.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations
or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
(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.
(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.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application.
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(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).
26. 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.
DECISION
Motion by Joe Randazzo, seconded by Tim Barritt, to approve site plan application #SP-
11-57 and design review application #DR-11-12 of Besaw, LLC, 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 submitted by the applicant
and 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 from the Administrative Officer
prior to the use of the relocated dumpster.
5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Tim Barritt— yea/nay/abstain/not present
Mark Behr — vea/nay/abstain/not present
Matthew Birmingham — y2a/nay/abstain/not present
Roger Farley — vea/nay/abstain/not present
Joe Randazzo— vea/nay/abstain/not present
Michael Sirotkin — vea/nay/abstain/not present
Bill Stuono — y2a/nay/abstain/not present
Motion carried by a vote of 7 — 0 - 0
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Signed this 12th day of January 2012, by
Digitally signed by Mark C. Behr
Mark C . Behr Arc rn=Mark C. Behr, t Richard Henry Behr
Architect P.C., ou,email=mark@rhbpc.com,
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Date: 2012.01.12 15:22:05-05'00'
Mark Behr, Chairman
Please note: An appeal of this decision may be taken by filing, within 30 days of
the date of this decision, a notice of appeal and the required fee by certified mail
to the Superior Court, Environmental Division. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of
the notice of appeal must also be mailed to the City of South Burlington Planning
and Zoning Department at 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. See
V.R.E.C.P. 5(b)(4)(A). Please contact the Environmental Division at 802-828-
1660 or http://vermont*udicia[y.org/GTC/environmental/default.aspx for more
information on filing requirements, deadlines, fees and mailing address.
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.
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