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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
GREEN MOUNTAIN ELECTRIC SUPPLY - 45 GREEN MOUNTAIN
DRIVE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-08-51
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Green Mountain Electric Supply, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking to
amend a previously approved plan for an 8400 sq. ft. mixed use building. The
amendment will result in the following mix of uses: 1) 4100 sq. ft. of auto service and
repair use, 2) 3300 sq. ft. of wholesale use, and 1000 sq. ft. of general office use, 45
Green Mountain Drive.
Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the
Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant is seeking to amend a previously approved plan for an 8400 sq. ft.
mixed use building. The amendment will result in the following mix of uses: 1)
4100 sq. ft. of auto service and repair use, 2) 3300 sq. ft. of warehouse use, and
3) 1000 sq. ft. of general office use, 45 Green Mountain Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Meadowood Enterprises, LPA.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 2 (C2) Zoning District.
4. The application was received on May 29, 2008.
5. The plan submitted is titled, "GMS Realty City of S. Burlington, VT.", prepared by
an unknown entity, dated 11/4/97, last revised by the applicant on April 30, 2008.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Dimensional requirements are being met as a result of this application.
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 Green Mountain Drive.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. The site plan shows that there are 26 parking spaces including one (1)
handicapped designated space. The current uses require a total of 15 parking
spaces. The proposed uses require 14 parking spaces. The parking requirement
is being met.
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(13) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application.
Landscaping
13. There are no changes to landscaping
14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow
storage areas must be shown on the plan. The plan does indicate the snow
storage areas.
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 site plan applications:
Traffic
16. According to the 7th Edition of the ITE Trip Generation Manual, the current uses
are estimated to generate 15.72 vehicle trip ends (vte's) during the p.m. peak
hour. The proposed uses are estimated to generate 16.89 vte's during the p.m.
peak hour, for a 1.17 vte increase.
(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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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 existing and is located in the front and side of the building. No changes
are proposed.
20. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is 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 plan does not indicate a change in utility service.
(0 The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruptions to create 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.
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
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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. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application.
(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 enc/osure(s).
27. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened
dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. Screened dumpster locations
are shown on the plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site
Plan Application #SP-08-37 of Green Mountain Electrical Supply, to amend a previously
approved plan for an 8400 sq. ft. mixed use building. The amendment will result in the
following mix of uses: 1) 4100 sq. ft. of auto service and repair use, 2) 3300 sq. ft. of
wholesale use, and 1000 sq. ft. of general office use, 45 Green Mountain Drive.
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 plan 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) For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington
Impact Fee Ordinance, the Administrative Officer estimates that this project will
generate 1.17 additional vehicle trip ends during the p.m. peak hour.
5) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to using the space for wholesale use and general
office use.
6) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
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Signed on this day of V �f N 2008 by
R m nd . 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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