HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-94-0000 - Decision - 1392 Airport DriveFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT z- 13 ? Cl - v
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Lynn Charlier for
construction of a long term parking lot on an approximately 29,673
square foot lot which contains a single family dwelling, 1392
Airport Drive.
On the 25th of January, 1994, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of Lynn Charlier for site plan
review under Section 19.10 of the South Burlington Zoning
Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of constructing a parking area for long
term parking use on the rear portion of a lot developed with a
single family dwelling (Phase 1). Phase 2, for which approval is
not being requested at this time, would involve filling, lighting
and fencing. This would be an expansion of the Park & Travel
business located across the street from this project site. The
Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the applicant's request for a
conditional use permit for multiple use of the property on January
24, 1994.
2. This property located at 1392 Airport Drive lies within the
Airport District. It is bounded on the north by a single family
residence, on the west by Airport Drive, on the east by the
Burlington International Airport and the south by White Street.
3. Access/circulation: Access is currently provided by a 14 foot
curb cut on Airport Drive to serve the single family residence.
The applicant is proposing unlimited access along White Street for
a distance of 160 feet. This portion of White Street is a cul-de-
sac serving the existing Park & Travel business, the proposed
parking area and an emergency access to the airport property. The
applicant is exploring the possibility of having this portion of
the street thrown -up so it would no longer be a city street.
Circulation is adequate.
4. Coverage/ setbacks: Building coverage is 5.3% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 45.2% (maximum allowed is 70%).
Front yard coverage along Airport Drive is 28.4% (maximum allowed
is 30%).
5. The dwelling and garage do not meet the setback requirements.
These structures are therefore subject to Section 19.002 of the
zoning regulations.
6. Landscaping: There is no minimum landscaping requirement,
based on building cost, for this project. Staff recommended a 15
f oot buf f er strip along the northwesterly boundary planted with
evergreen trees to screen the parking area from the adjacent
residential property.
7. Parking: This parking area will be used as an overflow lot
during peak demand. This area will accommodate approximately 41
vehicles.
8. Lighting: No additional lighting proposed for Phase 1.
9. Sewer: No additional sewer allocation needed.
10. other: The lot size indicated on the site plan includes a
portion of the street r.o.w. The lot size should be revised to
reflect the size of the lot outside the r.o.w.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of Lynn Charlier for
construction of a long term parking lot on an approximately 29,673
square foot lot which contains a single family dwelling, 1392
Airport Drive, as depicted on a plan entitled "Park & Travel, Happy
Grape Partnership, 41 White Street, South Burlington, Vermont"
prepared by wade & Reed, Architects, dated 4/4/93 with a last
revision date of 12/3/93, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. This approval is for Phase I only as shown on the plan. The
area within Phase II shall remain in its current condition until
such time as Phase II is approved by the Commission.
3. The plan shall be revised prior to issuance of a
zoning/building permit to show the changes listed below and shall
require approval of the City Planner. Three (3) copies of the
approved revised plan shall be submitted to the City Planner prior
to permit issuance.
a) The plan shall note the correct size of the lot excluding
any area within the White Street r.o.w.
b) The plan shall show landscaping to be planted on the
property and landscaping to be planted on the adjacent
property to the north. This shall include species type and
size.
4. The applicant shall post a landscape bond, in an amount to be
determined by the City Planner, for new landscaping to be planted.
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This bond shall be posted prior to issuance of a zoning/building
permit. The bond shall remain in effect for three (3) years to
assure that the landscaping has taken root and has a good chance of
surviving.
5. 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.
6. The proposed fence across White Street shall not be installed
until such time as White Street is given up by the City.
7. 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.
8. The applicant shall obtain a zoning/building permit within six
(6) months or this approval is null and void.
9. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the
Administrative Officer prior to use of the new parking area.
10. Any changes to the site plan shall require approval by the
South Burlington Planning Commission.
11. The applicant shall submit a letter from the adjoining
property owner to the north approving the installation of
landscaping on their property. This letter shall be submitted
prior to issuance of a permit.
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South Burlington Planning Commission
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