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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-15-79A - Decision - 0372 Dorset StreetSP-15-79A CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING JON SVITARSKY-372 DORSET ST. SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-15-79A FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Site plan application #SP-15-79A of Jon Svitarsky to amend a previously approved plan for a 7,020 sq. ft. building used as a radio and television station. The amendment consists of converting the building to a residential use to house a maximum of 25 residents, 372 Dorset Street. Based on the plans and documents contained in the document file for this application, the Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The applicant, Jon Svitarsky, is seeking to amend a previously approved plan for a 7,020 sq. ft. building used as a radio and television station. The amendment consists of converting the building to a residential use to house a maximum of 25 residents, 372 Dorset Street. 2. The owner of record is Sisters and Brothers Investment Group, LLP. 3. The subject property is located within the City Center Form Based Code District (FBC), Transect 4 4. The application was received December 18, 2015 5. The submitted plan is titled "Site Plan 372 Dorset St. Water Service Upgrade," prepared by Donald L. Hamlin Consulting Engineers, Inc. and dated 03/03/16. Zoning and Dimensional Requirements 6. As the application was submitted following the warning of a public hearing on amendments to the Land Development Regulations by the City Council affecting this parcel, the project must be reviewed under the relevant portions of each. This application would be reviewed as a Site Plan by the Development Review Board under the existing regulations and therefore a separate DRB decision, #SP-15-79, will also be prepared. This application would be reviewed as an administrative Site Plan under the draft regulations; therefore this separate decision, #SP-15-79A. 7. The use of the building as presented by the applicant in #SP-15-79 Application for Site Plan Review is a "homeless shelter which will provide food and shelter and help to homeless individuals." 8. There are no changes to lot size or setbacks. Overall coverage has been reduced by the removal of pavement being replaced by lawn and plantings at the building's main entrance. 9. The use is changing from one permitted use (non-residential) to another permitted use (residential). Section 14.03(A)(2)(d) of the Land Development Regulations requires Site Plan approval for this change. SP-15-79A Form Based Code Requirements 10. This project will alter the site of a non -conforming structure in the FBC by removing pavement and adding lawn and plantings next to the entrance closest to Dorset Street. 11. The changes proposed do not meet the established thresholds for compliance with the FBC Building Standards of an existing non -conforming structure. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Access to Abutting Properties 12. No reservation of land is required. Utility Services 13. A new waterline is proposed and will be underground. The applicant will work with the Department of Public Works to finalize and implement this action. Disposal of Wastes 14. The applicant will collect waste within the building in household -scale bins. No dumpsters are proposed. Parking 15. No changes to the parking are proposed except the reduction of one (1) space to accommodate a new lawn and planting area on the site. A minimum of two (2) spaces per 1,000 square feet of non-residential space and maximum of two (2) spaces per residential unit are permitted. The removal of one (1) space does not increase the degree of non-conformance. Landscaping, Screening, and Open Space 16. The applicant will remove approximately 270 sq. ft. of pavement and replace with lawn and plantings as described on "Site Plan 372 Dorset St. Water Service Upgrade", dated 03/03/16. DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves site plan application #SP-15-79A of Jon Svitarksy subject to the following conditions: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations not superseded by this approval will remain in effect. This project must be completed as shown on the plan and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning. SP-15-79A 3. The applicant must paint the portions of the building which do not have vinyl siding prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. 4. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant must post a $900.00 landscaping bond. This bond will remain in full effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping has taken root and has a good chance of survival. 5. The applicant must 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. The applicant must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to the occupancy of the building under the new use. Any change to the site plan will require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Signed on this day of , 2016 by 4 Rj5�-K- Raymond J. Belair, Administrative Officer PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to 24 VSA §4465, an interested person may appeal this decision by filing a Notice of Appeal with the secretary of the Development Review Board. This Notice of Appeal must be accompanied with a $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days of the date of this decision. 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.