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Home My WebLink AboutSP-08-37 - Decision - 0045 Green Mountain Drive#SP-08-37 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING GREEN MOUNTAIN ELECTRIC SUPPLY - 45 GREEN MOUNTAIN DRIVE SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-08-37 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. building consisting of 4484 sq. ft. of retail use and 3916 sq. ft. of auto service use. The amendment consists of: 1) converting 3300 sq. ft. of retail use to wholesale establishment use, 2) converting 1200 sq. ft. to general office use, and 3) adding a 9'x40' detached storage structure, 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. building consisting of 4484 sq. ft. of retail use and 3916 sq. ft. of auto service use. The amendment consists of: 1) converting 3300 sq. ft. of retail use to wholesale establishment use, 2) converting 1200 sq. ft. to general office use, and 3) adding a 9' x 40' detached storage structure, 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 April 30, 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. DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS 6. Dimensional requirements are not changing as a result of this application. 7. Setback requirements are being met. - 1 - #SP-08-37 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 acquired a parking waiver from the Development Review Board on April 18, 2006 as they need 31 spaces according to the Land Development Regulations. The proposed uses require a total of 15 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(B) 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 25.39 vehicle trip ends (vte's) during the p.m. peak hour. The proposed uses are estimated to generate 15.72 vte's during the p.m. peak hour for a 9.66 vte decrease. (a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan. -2- #S P-08-37 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 -3- #SP-08-37 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. 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. building consisting of 4484 sq. ft. of retail use and 3916 sq. ft. of auto service use. The amendment consists of: 1) converting 3300 sq. ft. of retail use to wholesale establishment use, 2) converting 1200 sq. ft. to general office use, and 3) adding a 9' x 40' detached accessory structure, 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) 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. 5) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. -4- #SP-08-37 Signed on this day of W 2008 by Ra mod elair, A mihistrative Officer I 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. -5-