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DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of Stephen Whittlesey
for: 1) adding a 22 seat tavern to an existing retail sales and
billiard table rental use (5,100 square feet), 2) convert 2,900
square feet of vacant space to retail (Oakman Electrical Supply)
and 3) convert 5,200 square feet of vacant space to retail
(optional Extras) in a 16,800 square foot building containing an
existing nonconforming storage use (3600 square feet), 358 Dorset
Street/55 San Remo Drive, as depicted on a plan entitled "358
Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT", prepared by Somerset
Associates, and dated 6/3/92, with a stamped "received" date of
January 28, 1994, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. This site plan approval shall not be construed as approval to
alter a noncomplying structure. The decision of whether or not to
approve alteration to a noncomplying structure shall be made by the
Administrative Officer in accordance with Section 19.002 of the
zoning regulations.
�. 3. This property lies within Traffic Overlay Zone 6 which allows
this property to generate a maximum of 49 P.M. peak hour vehicle
trip ends (vte's). I.T.E. estimates the existing approved uses to
generate 47.4 vte's and the existing and proposed uses to generate
73.7 vte's or 24.7 vte's more than is allowed. Pursuant to Section
17.50 of the zoning regulations, the Planning Commission may
approve peak hour traffic volumes above the normal standards if it
determines that other site improvements will produce a net benefit
for traffic flow in the vicinity. It is the Planning Commission's
opinion that the recently completed Dorset Street improvement
project will produce a net benefit in access safety to and from the
property since turning movements on Dorset Street will be reduced
due to the median. In addition, the removal of the gate will
enhance circulation and access to the site. Therefore, it is the
Commission's opinion that the provisions of Section 17.50 are
adequately met.
4. The Planning Commission approves the reduction in the number of
required parking spaces from 43 to 32 spaces. It is the Planning
Commission's opinion that due to the off-peak nature of the
billiard use that adequate parking will be available.
5. Any new exterior lighting or change in existing lighting shall
consist of downcasting shielded fixtures so as not to cast light
beyond the property line. Any change in lighting shall be approved
by the City Planner prior to installation.
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San Remo Drive do not meet the setback requirements. Section
1.6022 of the Central District Zoning Ordinance prohibits parking
spaces within 100 feet of the Dorset Street r.o.w. and within 87
feet of the San Remo Drive r.o.w.
6. Floor Area Ratio: The Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) for this lot
is 0.38 (maximum allowed is 0.5). This is based on 16,800 square
feet of floor space on a 43,950 square foot lot.
7. Traffic: This property lies within Traffic Overlay Zone 6
which allows this property to generate a maximum of 49 P.M. peak
hour vehicle trip ends (vte's). I.T.E. estimates the existing
approved uses to generate 47.4 vte's and the existing and proposed
uses to generate 73.7 vte's. Pursuant to Section 17.50 of the
zoning regulations, the Planning Commission may approve peak hour
traffic volumes above the normal standards if it determines that
other site improvements will produce a net benefit for traffic flow
in the vicinity. In the past the Planning Commission has granted
credits for traffic due to the Dorset Street improvements for other
properties along Dorset Street.
8. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on
building costs, is $75 which is not being meta Additional
landscaping was planted along Dorset Street as part of the billiard
use and the area along San Remo Drive is adequately landscaped.
Staff did not recommend additional landscaping.
9. Parking: The existing and proposed. uses require. .4.3:parking,
spaces by standard and only. 32 spaces, including two (2)
handicapped spaces, are being provided. This is an 11 space or 26%
shortfall. The applicant has submitted parking count information
for the billiard sales and rental use for the months of October
through April. This information indicates that the peak parking
demand for the use is after 7:00 P.M. on weekdays and after 2:00
P.M. on weekends. On weekdays, the retail and storage uses are
closed by 5:00 P.M. and the only uses open Saturday afternoon is
the billiard use and Optional Extras: Based on the information
submitted adequate parking will be available given the off-peak
nature of the billiard use.
Sewer: No additional allocation needed.
11. Dumpster: All dumpsters will be stored on the north side of
the building. This area will be screened from San Remo Drive and
Dorset Street by a stockade fence.
12. Lighting: No additional lighting proposed. Current exterior
lighting consists of three (3) 500 watt halogen lights on the side
of the building near the billiard entrance and dual 200 watt flood
lamps on the Dorset Street side of the building.
.The applicant shall obtain a zoning/building permit within six
r. .,months or this approval is null and void.,,.
'The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of `Occupancy from the
inistrative Officer prior to use of the.new parking area.
..Any change to the site plan shall require. approval by the South
lington Planning Commission.
As expressly represented by the applicant, the existing gate on
the property will be removed.
The plan shall be revised prior to permit issuance to remove
a note "yard light and pole".
1, As expressly' represented by the applicant, snow will be stored
n'the north side of the building. The applicant shall keep
king spaces free of snow.
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