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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
JEFF MYERS — 73 ETHAN ALLEN DRIVE
SITE PLAN #SP-06-81
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Jeff Myers, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking to amend a previously
approved plan for an automobile repair and service use in conjunction with a truck
terminal. The amendment consists of: 1) adding a screened outdoor storage area with a
6' high fence, and 2) parking modifications, 73 Ethan Allen Drive. Based on the plans
and supporting material contained in the document file for this application, the
Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan or an
automobile repair and service use in conjunction with a truck terminal. The
amendment consists of: 1) adding a screened outdoor storage area with a 6' high
fence, and 2) parking modifications, 73 Ethan Allen Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is 73 Ethan Allen Drive, LLC.
3. The subject property is located in the Mixed Industrial and Commercial (Mixed
IC) Zoning District.
4. The application was received on December 14, 2006.
5. The plan submitted is entitled, 73 Ethan Allen Drive, LLC Belter Park Site Plan
73 Ethan Allen Drive South Burlington, VT", prepared by O'Leary -Burke Civil
Associates, PLC, dated 11/29/05, with a last revised date of 12/11/06.
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
6. Overall coverage is 62.40%. Proposed overall coverage is 62.15% (maximum is
70%). Building coverage will remain the same at 7.07% (30% is maximum). Front
yard coverage along Commerce Avenue is 29.17 % and along Ethan Allen Drive
is 23.22% (maximum allowed is 30%).
7. Setback requirements are being met.
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SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a curb cut off Ethan Allen Drive and a curb -cut off
Commerce Avenue.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. The applicant is proposing to re -arrange the site's parking layout. 42 spaces are
shown on the plan, including two (2) designated as handicapped. A Yew will be
removed as a result of the parking reconfiguration, but will be replanted.
11. 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 shown on the
plan.
12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply.
Landscaping
13. As noted above, a Yew will have to be removed as a result of the new parking
configuration. The applicant is proposing to relocate the Yew slightly to the west.
14. 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 shown on
the plan.
Outdoor Lighting
15. There are no changes to outdoor lighting proposed.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to the site plan applications:
Traffic
16. Traffic will not be affected by this application.
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(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set
forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
17. 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 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.
18. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest
extent practicable.
19. Parking is located on the side and front of the building. All parking is
existing with no additional parking proposed.
20. As noted above, bicycle rack location(s) are not noted on the plan.
(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.
21. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground.
22. The plans do not indicate changes in utility service
(0 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.
23. The building is existing and no changes 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.
24. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
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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.
25. 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.
26. No changes to existing underground utilities.
(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).
27. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations,
screened dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. The site plan
indicates a screened outdoor storage area for outside storage of containers. The
plan indicates that a 6' chain link fence with green vinyl strips will serve as the
screening. This is acceptable.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves site
plan application #SP-06-81 of Jeff Davies to amend a site plan for an automobile
repair and service use in conjunction with a truck terminal. The amendment consists
of: 1) adding a screened outdoor storage area with a 6' high fence, and 2) parking
modifications, 73 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) This project shall be completed as shown on the plans and shall be on file in the
South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3) 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.
4) The Applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer
prior to the use of the outdoor storage area.
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5) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this jV7day of��1% �, 2006 by
Raym d Jj Belair, 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.
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