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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
TONYA FORCIER — 550 DORSET STREET
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-14-28
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Tonya Forcier, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting site plan review to amend
a previously approved plan for a middle and high school complex. The amendment consists of
constructing an elevator shaft addition (96 sq. ft.), 500 Dorset Street.
Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the
Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan for a middle and
high school complex. The amendment consists of constructing an elevator shaft addition (96
sq. ft.), 500 Dorset Street.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is South Burlington School District.
3. The subject property is located in the Municipal Zoning District.
4. The application was received on June 10, 2014.
5. The plans submitted is entitled "Tuttle Middle School Elevator 500 Dorset Street South
Burlington, VT 05403", prepared by Dore & Whittier Architects, Inc., dated 05/28/14.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Building coverage is 0.27% (maximum allowed is 30%). Overall coverage and front yard
coverages are not changing.
7. Setback requirements will continue to be met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations the following
review standards shall apply to site plan applications:
A, The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth
in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan,
The Comprehensive Plan states that the City should encourage development while protecting
natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe environment.
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8. The Administrative Officer finds that the proposed project is in keeping with the
recommended actions of the Comprehensive Plan.
(1) 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 applicant is proposing an addition of 96 sq. ft. to be located at the main entrance of the
building. This requirement will be met.
B (2) Parking;
(a) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings
No additional parking spaces are proposed and all spaces are located in the side and front of the
building.
Section 13.01(G) (5) requires that bicycle parking or storage facilities are provided for employees,
residents, and visitors to the site. A bicycle rack is not shown on the plan.
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
There are no changes proposed to the height of the existing building. The addition is within the
35' height maximum for the zoning district.
Newly installed utility services and service modiFcations necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
No new utilities are proposed.
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 applicant has submitted elevations.
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
See findings above on this criterion.
In addition to the above general review standards, site plan applications shall meet the following
specific standards as set forth in Section 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations:
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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 or collector street, to provide additional access for emergency or other
purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in the area,
(2) The Administrative Officer finds that the reservation of any additional land is not warranted as part
of this application.
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,
(3) The Administrative Officer finds that pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development
Regulations, any new utility lines, services, and service modifications shall be underground.
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).
The plans do not show any dumpsters.
Landscaping
(4) No additional landscaping proposed.
Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) (4) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage areas must
be shown on the plans.
The plans do not depict snow storage areas.
Lighting
No lighting changes proposed.
Other- Traffic
No additional traffic is expected.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan
application #SP-14-28 of Tonya Forcier subject to the following conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall
remain in effect.
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2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plan and shall be on file in the South
Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. The plans shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval of the
Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plans shall be submitted to
the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance.
a. The site plan shall be revised to show snow storage areas and a bike rack.
4. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact Fee
Ordinance, the Administrative Officer estimates that this project will generate zero (0)
additional vehicle trip ends during the p.m. peak hour.
5. 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.
6. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to
use or occupancy of the elevator addition.
7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development
Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed this day /" �"' b
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Kamond . 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.
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