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Home My WebLink AboutSP-03-22 - Decision - 0009 Ethan Allen DriveCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING Shawn J. Fournier - Fournier Automotive Services - 9 Ethan Allen Drive SITE PLAN #SP-03-22 FINDINGS OF FACT& DECISION Shawn J. Fournier — Fournier Automotive Services, hereafter referred to as the applicant, are requesting site plan approval to permit an automotive repair business at 9 Ethan Allen Drive. South Burlington. Based on the plans and supporting material contained in the document file for this application, the Administrative Officer finds, concludes and decides as follows: FINDINGS OF FACT The applicants are requesting site plan approval to allow an automotive repair business at 9 Ethan Allen Drive. 2. There currently is a 10,000 sf warehouse on the subject land. Vermont Restaurant Supply currently occupies 5,000 sf of the warehouse whereas the remaining 5,000 sf is vacant. There are 13 spaces identifies on the plan including one handicapped parking space. 3. The subject property is located within a Mixed Industrial and Commercial (IC) District. 4. The applicant provided a plan prepared by Llewellyn — Howley dated 5/15/01 entitled "Shand Property Ethan Allen Drive South Burlington Vermont" stamped received May 13, 2003. 5. This application must be reviewed under and comply with the South Burlington Land Development Regulations. 6. The Robert Shand — Vermont Custom Sheet Metal Company, owns the property. DIMENSONAL REQUIREMENTS The site plan complies with all setback, side - yard and coverage requirements. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access. 2. Access is provided via a 50ft. wide easement across 5 Ethan Allen Drive. Circulation. 3. Circulation on the site is adequate. Parking. 4. 13 spaces are required; 13 currently exists including 1 handicap space exist on the site. FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION Shawn J. Fournier — Fournier Automotive Services - #SP--03-97 Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle parking shall be provided for employees on the subject property. The plan indicates a bike rack exists. 6. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) Internal Landscaping of the Parking Area does not apply. Landscaping. 7. There is no minimum landscaping requirements. The existing landscaping is adequate. Outdoor lighting 8. Pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the all exterior lighting must be shielded and downcasting to prevent light from spilling onto adjacent properties and rights -of -way. There are no changes to lighting. 9. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(4), snow storage areas must be shown on the plans. Applicant needs to revise plans to show snow storage areas. Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the proposed Land Development Regulations, the following review standards shall apply to site plan applications: Traffic: The are no anticipated changes in traffic generation from the proposal. Traffic Impact Fees were assessed when the lot was created. (a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan. 10. The Comprehensive Plan states that the city should encourage development while protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe environment. The proposed change in use is in keeping with the recommended actions of the Comprehensive Plan. (b) 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. 11. One 10,000 sf building exists on the site. Parking will be located to the north of the building. There is no landscaping required for the proposed change. (c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent practicable. 12. The parking area is located to the north of existing building. Section 13.01(G)(1) of the Land Development Regulations establishes design requirements for parking spaces. Stalls are 9 ft. wide and are 18 ft. deep. These spaces meet the requirements of Section 13.01(G)(1). The plan indicates 13 spaces at the side of the building. 2 FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION Shawn J. Fournier — Fournier Automotive Services - #SP-03-17 13. Section 13.01(G)(5) requires that bicycle parking or storage facilities be provided for employees, residents, and visitors to the site. The plan does show a bike rack. (co 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. 14. The Administrative Officer concludes that the proposed height and scale of the building is consistent with the development of adjoining properties. (e) Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. 15. The plans do not indicate changes in utility services. (t) The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics, landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to create attractive transitions between buildings of different architectural styles shall be encouraged. 15. Adequate landscaping exists for the proposal. (g) 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. 17. The existing structure is skewed to Ethan Allen Drive. The Administrative Officer concludes that the existing structure relates appropriately to the site. 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 proposed 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. 18. The reservation of land is not necessary. (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. 19. No changes to existing underground utilities. (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). 20. There currently exists a dumpster enclosed with a fence. 3 FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION Shawn J. Fournier — Fournier Automotive Services - #SP-03-17 DECISION The South Burlington Administrative Officer approves the site plan application #SP-03-17, subject to the following conditions: All previous approvals shall remain in full force and effect except as amended herein. 2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plans entitled "Shand Property Ethan Allen Drive South Burlington Vermont" stamped received May 13, 2003" submitted by the applicant, as amended by this decision, and on file in the Department of Planning and Zoning. 3. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six months of this decision pursuant to Section 17.04 of the Land Development Regulations or this approval shall be null and void. 4. The applicant must revise the plan to comply with Section 13.06 to provide a snow dump area and provide 3 copies of the revised plan. 5. Prior to use of the structure, vehicle storage area, or parking area, the applicant shall obtain a certificate of occupancy from the Administrative Officer. 6. Any changes to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board. 7. All vehicles being repaired or serviced shall be parked within the building. Signed this tX� day of t/ �''2003, by Ra a ir, A ministrative Officer 01 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. If you fail to appeal this decision your right to challenge this decision at some time 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) 4