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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-04-34 - Decision - 0063 Ethan Allen DriveCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING MIKE HOPWOOD — 63 ETHEN ALLEN DRIVE SITE PLAN #SP-04- 34 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 a 6,000 sq ft building used for auto sales, service & repair. The amendment consists of adding a 25 ft. by 15 ft. accessory structure (tent) for the purpose of media blasting rust on vehicles. 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 1. This project consists of amending a previously approved site plan located at 63 Ethen Allen Drive for a 6,000 sq ft building used for auto sales, service & repair. The amendment consists of adding a 25 ft. by 15 ft. accessory structure (tent) for the purpose of media blasting rust on vehicles. 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 40.1% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front yard coverage along Ethan Allen Drive is 30% and along Commerce Avenue is 27.6% (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. -1- I 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 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 that 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 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 objectives 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 -2- accessory structure 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 tent is 23 ft X 15 ft. and 10 ft. in height, which 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. (1) 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 (tent) 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: (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 am I 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. DECISION 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 a 6,000 sq ft building used for auto sales, service and repair. The amendment consists of adding a 25 ft. by 15 ft. tent for the purpose of media blasting rust on vehicles. The proposed changes are depicted on a plan prepared by LLEWELLYN : HOWLEY Incorporated dated October 25, 2003 and last revised on September 2, 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 structure (tent) space. 4) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board. Signed on this )iday of S� NAV2004 by Aayd. 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). -5-