HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-04-40 - Decision - 0063 Ethan Allen DriveCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
MIKE HOPWOOD — 63 ETHEN ALLEN DRIVE
SITE PLAN #SP-04- 40
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 located at 63 Ethen Allen Drive for site modifications
to previously approved 6,000 sq ft building for auto sales, service and repair. The amendment
consists of constructing a 4x12 concrete pad, install two 400 gallon storage tanks and install
discharge piping from the interior of the building to the tanks. 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 FA CT
This project consists of amending a previously approved site plan located at 63 Ethen
Allen Drive for site modifications to previously approved 6,000 sq ft building for auto
sales, service and repair. The amendment consists of constructing a 4x12 concrete pad,
install two 400 gallon storage tanks and install discharge piping from the interior of
the building to the tanks.
2. The owner of record of this property is Mike Hopwood.
3. This property is located within the Mixed Industrial and Commercial Zone.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
4. Building coverage is 12.4% (maximum allowed is 40%). Overall coverage is 40.1 %
(maximum allowed is 70%). Front yard along Ethan Allen Drive is 30.0%; and along
Commerce Avenue is 25.0% (maximum allowed is 30%).
5. The building meets the setback requirements.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
6. There currently is one ingress and egress curb cut on the property from Commercial
Drive. No changes are proposed regarding access.
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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.
9. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking shall be provided for employees on the subject property. The application
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 objects set forth in the
City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
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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.
(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.
18. The accessory structure pad and tanks are 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.
09 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. The new accessory structure pad and tanks abuts the existing building and is
compatible with the existing structure.
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:
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(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.
(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 dumpster storage area.
DECLVION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Administrative Officer hereby
approves site plan application #SP-04-34 by Mike Hopwood to amend a previously approved
site plan located at 63 Ethen Allen Drive for site modifications to previously approved 6,000
sq ft building for auto sales, service and repair use. The amendment consists of constructing a
4' x 12' concrete pad, install two (2) 400 gallon storage tanks and install discharge piping
from the interior of the building to the tanks. The proposed changes are depicted on a plan
prepared by LLEWELLYN : HOWLEY, Incorporated dated October 25, 2003, last revised
on 9/2/04 and received by the City of South Burlington October 5, 2004 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 added accessory pad and tanks.
4) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
Signed on this day of October 2004 by
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AdymoA Belair, Administrative Officer
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 point 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).
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