Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-16-61 - Decision - 0045 Green Mountain Drive#SP-16-61 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING BILL SHEARER-45 GREEN MOUNTAIN DRIVE SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-16-61 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Site plan application #SP-16-61 of Bill Shearer to amend a previously approved plan for an 8,400 sq. ft. building consisting of the following uses: 1) 4,100 sq. ft. of auto service and repair, 2) 3,300 sq. ft. of wholesale, and 3) 1,000 sq. ft. of general office. The amendment consists of expanding the parking area to increase the number of spaces from 25 to 32, 45 Green Mountain Drive. The Development Review Board held a public hearing on October 18 and November 1, 2016. The applicant was represented by Ian Jewkes and Malcolm Willard. Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the Development Review Board finds, concludes, and decides the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The applicant, Bill Shearer, seeks to amend a previously approved plan for an 8,400 sq. ft. building consisting of the following uses: 1) 4,100 sq. ft. of auto service and repair, 2) 3,300 sq. ft. of wholesale, and 3) 1,000 sq. ft. of general office. The amendment consists of expanding the parking area to increase the number of spaces from 25 to 32, 45 Green Mountain Drive. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is RAVA, LLC. 3. The application was received on September 6, 2016. 4. The property lies within the Commercial 2 Zoning District. 5. The plan submitted consists of six (6) pages with the first page titled "Site Plan 45 Green Mountain Drive" prepared by Krebs & Lansing Consulting Engineers, Inc., and last revised 10/20/16. Site Plan Review Standards Section 14 of the Land Development Regulations establish the following general review standards for site plan applications: 1) Relationship of Proposed Development to the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan. Due attention by the applicant should be given to the goals and objectives and the stated land use policies for the City of South Burlington as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan. 2) Relationship of Proposed Structures to the Site. 1 j 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. 2) Parking #SP-16-61 The applicant is proposing a new parking area to the rear of the existing building. This parking area will be separated from the current parking area by a landscaped buffer. The number of parking spaces will increase from 26 to 32. The total required number of spaces for the current uses (Auto and motorcycle sales, service, and repair and Retail business) is 31. The Board finds this criteria is met. 3) 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 anticipated adjoining buildings. No changes to the existing building are proposed. 3) Relationship of Structure and Site to Adjoining Area 1) The Development Review Board shall encourage the use of a combination of common materials and architectural characteristics (e.g. rhythm, color, texture, form or detailing), landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruptions to create attractive transitions between buildings of different architectural styles. 2) 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. The proposed parking area will be buffered from surrounding properties by existing trees and proposed additional plantings. The Board finds its impact on surrounding properties and buildings to be minimal. A. SPECIFIC REVIEW STANDARDS A. Access to abutting properties. The reservation of land maybe 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. No reservation of land is necessary. B. Utility Services. Electric, telephone and other wire -served utility lines and service connections shall be underground insofar as feasible and subject to state public utilities regulations. Any utility installations remaining above ground shall be located so as to have a harmonious relation to neighboring properties and to the site. The plans do not show the addition of any utility infrastructure. C. Disposal of Wastes. 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). Small receptacles intended for use by households or the public (i.e., non- dumpster, non -large drum) shall not be required to be fenced or screened. Two (2) new screened dumpster areas are proposed to the rear of the existing building. D. Landscaping and Screening Requirements. See Article 13, Section 13.06 Landscaping, K' #SP-16-61 Screening, and Street Trees. Staff received the following comments from the City Arborist in an email dated October 21, 2016: The landscaping plan has addressed all my concerns. The Board finds this criteria met. B. Stormwater Staff received the following comments from Dave Wheeler of the Stormwater Section in an email dated October 21, 2016: All stormwater comments have been addressed as well. As noted in an email from Tom on 10114, the DRB conditions should be as follows: The DRB should include a condition requiring the applicant to regularly maintain all storm water treatment and conveyance infrastructure. The DRB should include a condition requiring the porous concrete/paver system be maintained so that it provides a minimum infiltration rate of 3.0 inches per hour. The Board finds the conditions suggested by the Stormwater Section to be appropriate. DECISION Motion by John Wilking, seconded by Jennifer Smith, to approve site plan application #SP-16-61 of Bill Shearer, subject to the following conditions: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not changed by this decision, will remain in full effect. 2. This project must be completed as shown on the plans submitted by the applicant, and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning. 3. The applicant will be responsible to regularly maintain all stormwater treatment and conveyance structures on -site. The porous concrete/paver system must be maintained so as to provide a minimum infiltration rate of three (3) inches per hour. 4. Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant must submit to the Administrative Officer a final set of project plans as approved in digital (PDF) format. 5. The applicant must 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. 6. The applicant must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to use of the parking lot. 3 #SP-16-61 7. Any change to the site plan will require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Mark Behr Yea Nay Abstain Not Present Matt Cota Yea Nay Abstain Not Present Frank Kochman Yea Nay Abstain Not Present Bill Miller Yea Nay Abstain Not Present David Parsons Yea Nay Abstain Not Present Jennifer Smith Yea Nay Abstain Not Present John Wilking Yea Nay Abstain Not Present Motion carried by a vote of 6— 0 — 0. Signed this 9th day of November 2016, by `x YVI. Bill Miller, Chair Please note: An appeal of this decision may be taken by filing, within 30 days of the date of this decision, a notice of appeal and the required fee by certified mail to the Superior Court, Environmental Division. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of the notice of appeal must also be mailed to the City of South Burlington Planning and Zoning Department at 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b) (4)(A). Please contact the Environmental Division at 802-828-1660 or http://vermontjudiciary.org/GTC/environmental/default.aspx for more information on filing requirements, deadlines, fees and mailing address. The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain relevant state permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional Permit Specialist.