HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-06-40 - Decision - 0030 Farrell StreetCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
GIDEON BARLEY & CATHERINE ANTLEY — 30 FARRELL STREET
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-06-40
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Gideon Barley and Catherine Antley, hereinafter referred to as the applicants, are
seeking to amend a previously approved site plan for a 2900 sq. ft. building consisting of
2000 sq. ft. of medical office use, and 900 sq. ft. of laboratory use. The amendment
consists of adding one (1) handicapped parking space and walkway, 30 Farrell Street.
Based on the document file for this application, the Administrative Officer finds,
concludes, and decides as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. This project consists of site plan approval to amend a previously approved site
plan for a 2900 sq. ft. building consisting of 2000 sq. ft. of medical office use, and
900 sq. ft. of laboratory use. The amendment consists adding one (1)
handicapped parking space and walkway, 30 Farrell Street.
2. The owners of record of the subject property are Jameson, LLC, Lazar, LLC, and
Atait, LLC.
3. The subject property is located in the Swift Street Zoning District.
4. The application was received on July 3, 2006.
5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Catherine Antley Farrell Street So. Burlington, VT
Site Plan", prepared by Trudell Consulting Engineers, dated 6/14/06, with a
stamped received date of July 3, 2006.
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
6. Building coverage is 9.4% (30% maximum). Overall coverage is increasing by
3% for a total of 30% (70% maximum). There is no change to front yard
coverage.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
7. Access is provided via one (1) curb cut off of Farrell Street. No changes are
proposed.
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Circulation
8. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
9. Parking is located on the side of the building with the exception of the one (1)
handicap designated space.
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 shown on the
plan.
11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply.
Landscaping
12. The applicant is not proposing to add any landscaping. No additional landscaping
is required.
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 shown on
the plan.
Outdoor Lighting
14. No changes to exterior lighting are 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
15. There will be no traffic impacts.
(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 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.
17. The building is existing. The proposal is in keeping with this requirement
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest
extent practicable.
18. Parking is located on the side of the existing building, with the exception of the
proposed handicapped space. This space is appropriate for this location because
it is proposed to serve the lower level of the building which is accessed from the
front.
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 shown 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
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.
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. 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).
26. Screened dumpster locations are noted on the plan..
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves
Site Plan #SP-06-30 to amend a previously approved site plan for a 2900 sq. ft.
building consisting of 2000 sq. ft. of medical office use, and 900 sq. ft. of laboratory
use. The amendment consists of adding one (1) handicapped parking space and
walkway, 30 Farrell Street, based on the following conditions:
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/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to the use of the new handicap parking space.
4) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Administrative Officer or the Development Review Board.
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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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