HomeMy WebLinkAboutCU-00-14 SP-00-26 - Decision - 0060 Ethan Allen Drive#CU-00-14 & #SP-00-26
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, conditional use application under Section 26.05, Conditional Uses of
the South Burlington Zoning Regulations and a site plan application of Harry Ambrose &
Sons to construct a 100 sq. ft. addition to a previously approved 3520 sq. ft_ light
manufacturing building and 2400 sq, ft, accessory building
On the 20th of June, 2000, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved
the conditional use application under Section 26.05 and site plan application under
Section 26.10 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations of Harry Ambrose & Sons
based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of constructing a 100 sq. ft. addition to a previously approved 3520
sq. ft. light manufacturing building and 2400 sq. ft. accessory building. The applicant is
also seeking conditional use approval under Section 26.05, Conditional Uses, and Section
26.65, Multiple Structures and Uses on Lots, of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations.
Request is for permission to allow a warehousing, storage and distribution use in
conjunction with a light manufacturing use, 60 Ethan Allen Drive.
2. The owners of record are Harry Ambrose & Sons.
3. This property is located at 60 Ethan Allen Drive and is located within the IC District, the
C.O. District, and the Floodplain Overlay District. It is bounded on the north by an
industrial building, on the east by Lime Rock Road, on the south by Ethan Allen Drive, and
on the west by an undeveloped lot.
4. Access/Circulation: Access is provided by a 30 foot curb cut on Ethan Allen Drive. No
changes proposed.
5. Coverages/setbacks: Building coverage will be 13.2% (maximum allowed is 30%). The
proposed overall coverage is 34.4% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front yard coverage along
Lime Rock Road is 25.8% and along Ethan Allen Drive is 23.9% (maximum allowed is
30%).
6. Parking: A total of nine (9) parking spaces are required and nine (9) are provided. One
handicapped parking space is required and one is provided. A bike rack is also being
provided.
7. Landscaping_ The minimum landscaping requirement is $105. As the site is already well
landscaped, staff recommended waiving this requirement.
8. Sewer: No additional sewer allocation is requested.
9. Traffic: The property currently generates 4.4 P.M. peak vte's (based on ITE). The
proposed use will result in a 2.1 P.M. peak vte increase for the property for a total of 6.5
P.M. peak hour vte's. The applicant will be expected to pay the appropriate road impact fee.
10. Lighting_ No proposed changes.
11. Dumpster: The applicant will screen the existing dumpster.
12. C.O District/Floodplain: The plan shows the location of the C.O. District and the 100
year floodplain boundary. No additional encroachments are proposed. It should be noted
that the western building was built within the C.O. District and 100 year Floodplain due to
the error of a previous Zoning Administrator. This building, while receiving the proper and
necessary permits, should not have been permitted.
13. Conditional Use Criteria:
The proposed use complies with the stated purpose of the IC District to "encourage general
industrial activity and office buildings."
The proposed use will not adversely affect:
a) the capacity of existing or planned community facilities. No affect expected.
b) the character of the area affected. No adverse affect is expected.
c) traffic on roads or highways in the vicinity. The proposed use is not expected to impact
traffic adversely.
d) bylaws in effect. The proposal is in conformance with the zoning regulations.
e) utilization of renewable energy resources. There is no utilization of renewable energy
resources to be affected.
f) general public health and welfare. No adverse affect expected.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board
approves conditional use application #CU-00-14 and the site plan application #SP-00-26
of Harry Ambrose & Sons to amend a previously approved 3520 sq. ft. light
manufacturing building and 2400 sq. ft. accessory building. The amendment consists of
1) constructing a 100 sq. ft. addition to connect the main building with the accessory
building, and 2) adding warehouse, storage, and distribution use, 60 Ethan Allen Drive,
as depicted on a plan entitled "N.E.T.C. Livestock Fence Company Lot 2 —Ethan Allen
Farm," last revised 5/19/00, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2. Pursuant to Section 26.105(a) of the Zoning Regulations, the Development
Review Board grants a landscaping waiver for $105.
3. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington
Impact Fee Ordinance, the Development Review Board estimates that the change
in use will generate 2.1 additional vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
4. The building shall be sprinklered or include an alternative fire protection system
approved by the Fire Chief.
5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to the occupancy of the new addition.
6. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six months pursuant to Section
27.302 of the Zoning Regulations or this approval is null and void.
7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
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South Burlington Development Review Board