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Home My WebLink AboutSP-10-59 - Decision - 0003 Green Tree Drive#SP-10-59 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING NATIONAL CHIMNEY - 3 GREEN TREE DRIVE SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-10-59 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION National Chimney, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking site plan approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 24,000 square foot light manufacturing facility. The amendment consists of: 1) installing two storage trailers and 2) removing three parking spaces, 3 Green Tree Drive. The Development Review Board held a public hearing on September 7, 2010. Jeff Olesky represented the applicant. Based on testimony provided at the above mentioned public hearing and the plans and supporting 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 is seeking to amend a previously approved plan for a 24,000 square foot light manufacturing facility. The amendment consists of: 1) installing two storage trailers and 2) removing three parking spaces, 3 Green Tree Drive. 2. The application was received on August 6, 2010. 3. The owner of record of the subject property is NEATEC LLC. 4. The subject property is located in the Mixed Industrial Commercial Zoning District. 5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Proposed Site Plan Amendment 3 Green Tree Drive South Burlington Vermont, "prepared by Civil Engineering Associates, Inc., dated June 2010. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Section 14.06 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations establishes the following general review standards for all site plan applications: The following general criteria and standards shall be used by the Development Review Board in reviewing applications for site plan approval. They are intended to provide a framework within which the designer of the site development is free to exercise creativity, invention, and innovation while improving the visual appearance of the City of South Burlington. The Development Review Board shall not specify or favor any particular architectural style or design or assist in the design of any of the buildings submitted for approval. The Development Review Board shall restrict itself to a reasonable, professional review, and, except as otherwise provided in the following subsections, the applicant shall retain full responsibility for design. 1 FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Boa rd\Findings_Decisions\201MationalChim ney_sp_10_59_ffd.doc #SP-10-59 A. 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. The existing use is identified as a preferred use in the district in the Comprehensive plan. B. Relationship of Proposed Structures to the Site. There are no changes with respect to the transitions from structure to site and from structure to structure as a result of this proposal. The proposal includes the addition of additional parking to the rear of the site. Three parking spaces will be removed to locate the trailers. 30 parking spaces will be available. A parking waiver has been requested and approved. Historical tends support this decision. The parking to the front of the building is existing and does not meet the criteria threshold for removal based on this application. There are no proposed changes with respect to the height of the building, which remains within the limits of the district. There are no proposed changes with respect to the height of the building, which remains within the limits of the district. C. Relationship of Structures and Site to Adjoining Area. No height waiver is requested and there are no changes to the existing building. 14.07 Specific Review Standards A. Access to Abutting Properties. There are not additional opportunities for useable connections to other properties. B. Utility Services. Additional utility lines shall be installed underground. C. Disposal of Wastes. A new stockade fence enclosure will be built to accommodate additional dumpster storage. D. Landscaping and Screening Requirements There are no additional landscaping requirements. The plan should be revised to accurately reflect all landscaping which is both required and which is on site (Article 13, 2 FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2010\NationalChimney_sp_10_59_ffd.doc #S P-10-59 Section 13.06). Snow storage areas are shown on the plans. A bike rack is shown on the plans. DECISION Q Motion by u �� , seconded by c^ r/f4�—� to approve Site Pla Application #SP- 0-59 National Chimney subject to the fol owing 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 submitted by the applicant and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning. 3. The plans shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval of the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plans shall be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance. a. The plan shall be revised to accurately reflect all landscaping which is both required and which is on site. 4. The Board grants a 7 space or 18.9% parking space waiver for a total of 30 spaces available. 5. Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansion shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. 6. All lighting must be in compliance with Appendix D of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations. All lighting shall be down -cast and shielded. 7. 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. 8. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to the use of the storage trailers. 9. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. 3 FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2010\NationalChimney_sp_10_59_ffd.doc #S P-10-59 Mark Behr - k9 Matthew Birming John Dinklage - Roger Farley y Eric Knudsen - Gayle Quimb�c Bill Stuono -Ivea 'abstain/not present - ye nay/abstain/not present nay abstain/not present ay/abstain/not present lay/abstain/not present nay/abstain/not present /abstain/not present Motion carried by a vote of -1- k - U - x' Signed this day of 2010, by John Dinklage, Chairman Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRECP 5 in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. The fee is $250.00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your right to challenge this decision at some future time may be lost because you waited too long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 VSA 4472 (d) (exclusivity of remedy; finality). 4 FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2010\NationalChimney_sp_10_59_ffd.doc