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Home My WebLink AboutSP-04-24 - Decision - 0372 Dorset StreetCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING DORSET COMMUNICATIONS, LLC — 372 DORSET STREET SITE PLAN #SP-04-24 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Dorset Communications, LLC, hereafter referred to as the "applicant", is requesting conditional use approval under Section 14.10 and site plan approval under Section 14.04 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations. The applicant is requesting approval of a project to convert a 7,020 square foot building from retail use to radio and television studio use, 372 Dorset Street. The Development Review Board held a public hearing on 07/20/2004. Edward Flanagan represented the applicant. FINDINGS OF FACT The applicant is requesting site plan approval of a project to convert a 7,020 square foot building from retail use to radio and television studio use, 372 Dorset Street. 2. The property is located in the Central District 2 Zoning District. 3. The owner of record of the property is Dorset Communications, LLC. 4. The site plan submitted is entitled, "Dorset Communications LLC Parking Plan for 372 Dorset Street South Burlington", prepared by Charles Grenier Consulting Engineer, P.C., dated 3/24/04. ZONING DISTRICT & DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS The subject property falls within the CD-2 Zoning District. The building is already in existence and meets all of the relevant dimensional standards. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Section 14.06 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations establishes the following general review standards for all site plan applications: (a) 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. The subject building currently exists, so site planning is not an issue for the proposed project. Pursuant to Table 13-2 of the Land Development Regulations, the proposed use requires 2 parking spaces per employee. The applicant has stated that there will be nine (9) employees. Thus, eighteen (18) parking spaces will be required and nineteen (19) are provided. One (1) of these parking spaces is handicapped - accessible. Parking spaces #7-13 shall be angled, similar to parking spaces #1-6. These parking spaces shall be in conformance with Table 13-8 of the Land Development Regulations. (b) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent practicable. The parking spaces on this property currently exist and are located to the rear and side of the subject building. (c) 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. The height of the subject building is not changing through this proposal. (d) Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. -2- Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines, services, and service modifications shall be underground. (e) The DRB shall encourage the use of a combination of common materials and architectural characteristics, landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to create attractive transitions between buildings of different architectural styles. The subject building is currently in existence, so this criterion is not applicable to this project. (� 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. The subject building is currently in existence, so this criterion is not applicable to this project. Site plan applications shall meet the following specific standards as set forth in Section 14.07 of the South Burlington 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 of collector street, to provide additional access for emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in the area. There are no opportunities for creating additional access to abutting properties. (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. Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines, services, and service modifications shall be underground. (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). There are no dumpsters or other solid waste -handling facilities depicted on the plans. (d) Landscaping and Screening Requirements Pursuant to Table 13-9 of the Land Development Regulations, the proposed project will require a minimum of $1,650 of landscaping. The application stated that no additional landscaping will be provided. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage areas must be specified and located in an area that will minimize the potential for run-off. Lighting Any changes to exterior lighting will require review by the Design Review Committee prior to approval by the Development Review Board. Access/Circulation Access to the subject property proposed via an existing 18' wide curb -cut off of Dorset Street. Neither access nor circulation on the site will be altered through the proposed project. Traffic According to the ITE 7th Edition, the current use on the subject property generates an estimated 19.02 P.M. peak hour vehicle trip ends. The proposed use is estimated to generate 12.14 P.M. peak hour vehicle trip ends. Thus, there is no anticipated increase in traffic generation for this property. DECISION Motion by YU 6aq'CWr_-I , seconded by l� u/�l/1✓ to approve Site plan Application #SP-04-24 of Dorset Commune ations, 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 plan shall be revised to show the following changes and shall require approval from the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the -4- approved revised plat plans shall be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance: a) The plan shall be revised to show parking spaces #7-13 angled in a similar manner to parking spaces #1-6. b) The parking layout on the plan shall be revised to comply with the Parking Lot Dimension Standards outlined in Table 13-8 of the Land Development Regulations. c) Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, the plan shall be revised to depict a bicycle rack. d) Any proposed dumpsters or other solid waste -handling facilities shall be depicted on the plan. In addition, any dumpsters or other solid waste -handling facilities shall be adequately screened with opaque fencing. e) The plan shall be revised to indicate that the minimum landscape requirement of $1,650 is being met. This landscape plan shall be prepared by a landscape professional and shall include a planting schedule and budget. f) The plan shall be revised to clearly depict the proposed snow storage areas. 4) Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines, services, and service modifications shall be underground 5) Any changes to exterior lighting will require review by the Design Review Committee prior to approval by the Development Review Board. 6) For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, the Development Review Board estimates that the proposed project will generate zero (0) additional vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak -hour. 7) Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant shall post an $1,650 landscape bond. The bond shall remain in effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping takes root and has a good chance of surviving. - 5 - 8) 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. 9) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to the use of the new structures. 10) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board. Chuck Bolton — yea/nea/abstain of resen Mark Boucher a nea/abstain/not present John Dinklage - e nea/abstain/not present Roger Farley - e ea/abstain/not present Michele Kupersmith -nea/abstain/not present Larry Kupferman - ea/nea/abstai of resen Gayle Quimby -nea/abstain/not presen Motion carried by a vote of - D - 0 Signed on this °' day of ' 2004 by John Dinklage, Chair South Burlington Development Review Board Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRCP 76 in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. The fee is $225.00. If you fail to appeal this decision your right to challenge this decision at some point in the future 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). -6-