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Home My WebLink AboutSP-14-23 - Decision - 0007 Green Tree Drive#SP-14-23 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING CVD, INC. — 7 GREEN TREE DRIVE SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-14-23 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION CVD, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 14,087 sq. ft. multi -use building. The amendment consists of adding three (3) ground mounted air conditioning units, 7 Green Tree 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 approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 14,087 sq. ft. multi -use building. The amendment consists of adding three (3) ground mounted air conditioning units, 7 Green Tree Drive. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is Green Mountain Delta Holdings, LLC. 3. The subject property is located in the Mixed Commercial - Industrial Zoning District. 4. The application was received on May 30, 2014. 5. The plan submitted is entitled "Lot 6 Green Tree Park South Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Trudell Consulting Engineers, dated 8/16/88, and last revised on 6/06/14. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6. A minimal increase in overall coverage is proposed but the percentage will remain at 51% (maximum allowed is 70%). No changes to the other coverages. 7. Setback requirements will continue to be met. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access 8. No changes proposed. Circulation -1— FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2014\SP_14_23_7 Green Tree Drive—CVD, Inc_ffd.doc #S P-14-23 9. No changes proposed. Parking 10. No changes proposed. Landscaping/Screening 11. The plan should be revised to add evergreen plantings on the south side of the proposed units to screen them from the property to the south. Outdoor Lighting 14. No changes to 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 15. No changes proposed. (a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan, 16. No changes proposed. (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. This requirement is being met. (c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings 18. Parking is located to the front of the building. No changes proposed. (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 19. No changes proposed. (e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground, -2- FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2014\SP_14_23_7 Green Tree Drive_CVD, Inc_ffd.doc #SP-14-23 20. No changes proposed. (t) 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. 21. This requirement is being met. (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, 22. No changes 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 emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in the area, 23. No changes proposed. (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, 24. This requirement is being met. (c) Aft 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), 25. No changes proposed. OTHER A dirt storage structure has been constructed at the northwest corner on the property and is not shown on the plan. -3- FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Boa rd\Findings_Decisions\2014\SP_14_23_7 Green Tree Drive_CVD, Inc_ffd.doc #SP-14-23 DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan application #SP-14-23 of CVD, Inc. subject to the following 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 plan and shall be 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 site plan shall be revised to show additional evergreen plantings on the south side of the proposed units to screen them from the property to the south. b. The site plan shall be revised to include a planting schedule for the proposed evergreen plantings. c. The site plan shall be revised to show the new dirt storage structure which shall meet the setback requirements. 4. 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. 5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to use of the air conditioning units. 6. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Z41 Signed on this day of v , 2014 by /// fi 9--- YrTfofd J. 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 -4— FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Boa rd\Findings_Decisions\2014\SP_14_23_7 Green Tree Drive_CVD, Inc_ffd.doc #SP-14-23 Notice of Appeal must be accompanied with a $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days of the date of this decision. 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. -5— FIUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2014\SP_14_23_7 Green Tree Drive_CVD, Inc_ffd.doc