HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-05-17 - Decision - 0063 Ethan Allen DriveCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
MIKE HOPWOOD — 63 ETHEN ALLEN DRIVE
SITE PLAN #SP-05-17
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Mike Hopwood, hereinafter referred to as the "Applicant", is requesting site plan approval to
amend a previously approved site plan for a 6,000 sf auto sales and service repair building
located at 63 Ethan Allen Drive. The amendment consists of expanding the pavement on the
south side of the vehicle storage area by five (5) feet. Based on the plan and supporting
material contained in the document file for this application, the Administrative Officer finds,
concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
This project consists of amending a previously approved site plan for a 6,000 sf auto
sales and service repair building located at 63 Ethen Allen Drive. The amendment
consists of expanding the pavement on the south side of the vehicle storage area by
five (5) feet.
2. The owner of record of this property is Mike Hopwood.
3. This property is located within the Mixed Industrial and Commercial District.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
4. Building coverage is 12.4% (maximum allowed is 40%). Overall coverage is 45.7%
(maximum allowed is 70%). Front Yard coverage along Commerce Avenue is 25%
and along Ethan Allen Drive is 30% (maximum allowed is 30%).
5. The building meets the setback requirements.
SITE PLAN RF_ VIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
6. There are no proposed changes regarding vehicular access.
Circulation
7. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
8. Currently the site provides 16 parking spaces. The required number of parking spaces
is 12 parking spaces. The site requires one handicapped space and one handicap
parking space has been provided. There are no proposed changes to the parking.
9. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking shall be provided on the subject property. The plan indicates a bike rack
exists.
Landscaping
10. There is no minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs. The site is
adequately landscaped so no additional landscaping will be required.
11. The existing site plan complies with all requirements pursuant to Section. 13.06(B) of
the Land Development Regulations.
12. According to the plans provided snow storage comply with requirements pursuant to
Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations the proposal must provide for
snow storage. The plans submitted indicate adequate snow storage is provided.
Outdoor Lighting
13. Pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations, 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 exterior lighting. The proposal
meets all lighting requirements.
Traffic
14. There are no anticipated increases in traffic generation resulting from this amendment.
GENERAL REVIEW STANDARDS
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and oNects set forth in the
City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
15. The Comprehensive plan states that the city should encourage development while
protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe environment. The
change in use is in keeping with the recommended actions of the Comprehensive Plan.
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(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.
16. The building on this site exists with no changes proposed. The site has adequate
planting and parking.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
17. Parking spaces are currently located at the front and side of the building.
(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.
l S. The extension of the parking area is consistent with the development on surrounding
properties.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or
building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground/
19. The plans do not indicate changes in utility services.
(/) The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to cerate attractive transitions
between buildings or different architectural styles shall be encouraged
20. No changes to the site or building are proposed.
(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.
21. There are no proposed structural changes.
In addition, to the above general review standards, site plan applications 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
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.
22. The reservation of land is not necessary.
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(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.
23. No changes to existing underground utilities are proposed.
(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).
24. The plans indicate a screened dumpster storage area.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Administrative Officer hereby
approves site plan application #SP-05-17 by Mike Hopwood to amend a previously approved
site plan for a 6,000 sf auto sales and service repair building located at 63 Ethen Allen Drive.
The amendment consists of expanding the pavement on the south side of the vehicle storage
area by five (5) feet. The proposed changes are depicted on a plan prepared by LLEWELLYN
: HOWLEY Incorporated dated October 25, 2003, last revised 04/08/05 and received by the
City of South Burlington April 08, 2005 with the following stipulations:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations, which are not superseded by this approval,
shall remain in effect.
2) 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.
3) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer
prior to the use of the newly expanded paved area.
4) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
Signed on thi #day of /1 14 , 2005 by
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.