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Home My WebLink AboutSP-06-04 - Decision - 0063 Ethan Allen DriveCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING MICHAEL HOPWOOD - 63 ETHAN ALLEN DRIVE SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-06-04 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Michael Hopwood, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking to amend a previously approved plan for a 6,000 sq. ft. auto sales and service repair building. The amendment consists of: 1) constructing a 1200 sq. ft. (30' x 40) addition, 2) construct a roof overhang (8' H x 6' W x 30' L) on east side building, 3) construct an 8' galvanized mesh security fence, 4) add additional parking, and 5) other minor site modifications, 63 Ethan Allen Drive. Based on the plans and supporting materials contained in the document file for this application, the Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides as follows: FINDINGS OF FACT This project consists of amending a previously approved plan for a 6,000 sq. ft. auto sales and service repair building. The amendment consists of: 1) constructing a 1200 sq. ft. (30' x 40) addition, 2) construct a roof overhang (8' H x 6' W x 30' L) on east side building, 3) construct an 8' galvanized mesh security fence, 4) add additional parking, and 5) other minor site modifications, 63 Ethan Allen Drive. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is Michael Hopwood. 3. The subject property is located in the Mixed Industrial & Commercial (Mixed IC) Zoning District. 4. The application was received on January 20, 2006. 5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Hopwood Property South Burlington Vermont Site Plan", prepared by Llewellyn -Howley, Inc., dated 10/25/03, last revised on 1/18/06. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6. The applicant is proposing a 1200 sq. ft. addition which would be constructed over existing pavement, thus the building coverage will not be changing. Building coverage is at 15.6 % (maximum is 30%). The overall coverage will be changing slightly, due to the additional proposed parking. Current overall coverage is 45.8 %. Proposed is 50% (maximum is 70%). Front yard coverage along Ethan Allen Drive is 30% and along Commerce Avenue is 28% (maximum allowed is 30%). - 1 - SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access 7. Access is provided via two (2) curb cuts, one being off Ethan Allen Drive, the other off Commerce Avenue. No changes are proposed. Circulation 8. Circulation on the site is adequate. Parking 9. The current parking requirement is 13 parking spaces. The proposed addition would require an additional two (2) spaces, for a total of 15. The plan indicates 18 parking spaces for customers and employees, including one (1) designated as handicapped. 10. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle parking shall be provided on the subject property. A bicycle rack is depicted on the plan. 11. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal landscaping of the parking area does not apply. Landscaping 12. Per Section 13.06(G)(3) of the Land Development Regulations, the applicant must add $2,850 worth of new landscaping. This requirement is being met. 13. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(4) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage areas must be shown on the plan. Snow storage areas are depicted on the plan. Outdoor Lighting 14. The applicant is proposing a 175W lamp on a 14-foot poll southeast of the new addition. Per Section 13.07 of the Land Development Regulations, all exterior lighting shall be shielded and downcasting as to minimize lighting impacts on the neighboring properties. Pursuant to Section 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the following review standards shall apply to site plan applications: Traffic 15. The current use yields a total of 20.62 vehicle trip ends (vtes) during the P.M. peak hour. With the additional space proposed, the number of vtes will increase to 24.67 vtes, or a 4.05 increase. When the building was first -2- approved and built, the applicant paid all impact fees up front, so no additional impact fees are required. (a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan. 16. The Comprehensive Plan states that the City should encourage development while protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe environment. The proposed project is in keeping with the recommendations 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. 17. The proposal is in keeping with this requirement. (c)Parking shall be located to the rear and sides of buildings to the greatest extent practicable. 18. Parking is located on the front and side of the property. 19. Section 13.01 of the Land Development Regulations requires that bicycle parking or storage facilities be provided for employees, residents, and visitors to the site. It has already been noted that a bicycle rack is depicted on the plans. (d) 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. 20. The current building and proposed addition are in keeping with this requirement. (e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. 21. Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Reguations, any new utility lines (telephone, cable, electric etc.) shall be located underground. (0 The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics, landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruptions to create attractive transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be encouraged. 22. The current building and proposed addition are in keeping with this requirement. (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. 23. The current building and proposed addition are in keeping with this requirement. -3- In addition, to the above general review standards, site plan application shall meet the following specific standards set forth in Section 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations: (a) The reservation of land may be required on any lot for provision of access to abutting property 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. 24. 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. 25. As stated above, any new utility lines 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 other debris do not escape the enclosure(s). 26. Two (2) screened dumpsters are noted on the plan. Other 27. The applicant is proposing and eight (8) foot high galvanized mesh security fence along the back and side of the property as a security measure. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall submit a rendering of the fence to the Administrative Officer as to ensure that the fence is meeting the requirements of Section 13.17(C) of the Land Development Regulations. DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves Site Plan Application #SP-06-04 of Michael Hopwood to amend a previously approved plan for a 6,000 sq. ft. auto sales and service repair building. The amendment consists of: 1) constructing a 1200 sq. ft. (30' x 40') addition, 2) construct a roof overhang (8' H x 6' W x 30' L) on east side building, 3) construct an 8' galvanized mesh security fence, 4) add additional parking, and 5) other minor site modifications, 63 Ethan Allen Drive, subject to the following conditions: 1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval, shall remain in effect. 2) Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall submit a rendering of the 8' fence the Administrative Officer to ensure that the fence meets the standards of Section 13.17(C) of the Land Development Regulations. 3) The applicant shall post a $2,850 landscape bond, prior to issuance of a zoning permit. This bond shall remain in full effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping has taken root and has a good chance of surviving. 4) This project shall be completed as shown on the plan submitted by the applicant and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning. 5) The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months of this decision 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 the use of the new addition. 7) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Administrative Officer. Signed on this _U,� day of tJVW 2006 by lair, 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 $110 filing fee and be filed within 15 days of the date of this decision. -5-