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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
DORSET HOTEL ASSOCIATES - 401 DORSET STREET
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-10-57
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Dorset Hotel Associates LLC, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking to amend
a previously approved 104 unit extended stay hotel. The amendment consists of: 1)
removing two parking spaces on lot #1 to construct a patio, and 2) removing one parking
space on lot #2, 401 Dorset Street.
The applicant is requesting approval to remove a total of three parking spaces to
construct a patio and add landscaping.
The Development Review Board held a public hearing on September 7, 2010. Chuck
Deslauriers represented the applicant.
Based on testimony provided at the above mentioned public hearing and the plans and
supporting 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 to amend a previously approved 104 unit extended stay
hotel. The amendment consists of: 1) removing two parking spaces on lot #1 to construct
a patio, and 2) removing one parking space on lot #2, 401 Dorset Street.
2. The application was received on August 2, 2010.
3. The owner of record of the subject property is Dorset Hotel Associates.
4. The subject property is located in the CD3 Zoning District.
5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Dorset Land Company Dorset Street South Burlington,
VT." Prepared by Trudell Consulting Engineers, dated November 4, 1996, last revised
on June 15, 2010.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Changes in dimensional coverage are minimal giving the small nature of the proposal
and the somewhat large size of the property. Building coverage exceeds the limit for the
district, but does not worsen with the application; overall coverage is within the limits of
the district.
The subject property requires 128 parking spaces. There are currently 123 parking
spaces and the changes would result in 120 parking spaces, a shortfall
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of 8 spaces or 6.25%. The applicant has submitted an analysis demonstrating the
number of vacant spaces during high occupancy. At no time during these study dates
were less than 16 spaces vacant, even with 100% occupancy.
Based on the aforementioned analysis the requested parking waiver is approved.
Thus amendment to Site Plan application #SP-10-57 is approved.
DECISION a��
Motion by 6R « C�u��/� , seconded by 6,1g �'V1« , to
approve Site Plan Application # -10-57 of Dorset Hotel Associates 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 Board grants a parking waiver of 8 spaces or 6.25% for a total of 120 spaces
approved.
4. 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.
5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer
prior to use of site modifications.
6. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Mark Behr —onay/abstain/not present
Matthew Birmingham — e nay/abstain/not present
John Dinklage ye /nay abstain/not present
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Roger Farley — e ay/abstain/not present
Eric Knudsen — e ay/abstain/not present
Gayle Quimby a nay/abstain/not present
Bill Stuono —/nay/abstain/not present
Motion carried by a vote of
Signed this day of 2010, by
John Dinklage, Chairman
Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental
Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRECP 5 in writing, within 30 days of the date this
decision is issued. The fee is $250.00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your right to
challenge this decision at some future time may be lost because you waited too long.
You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 VSA 4472 (d) (exclusivity of remedy;
finality).
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