HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-04-22 - Decision - 0002 Gregory DriveCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
MICHAEL DUGAN — 2 GREGORY DRIVE
SITE PLAN #SP-04- 22
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Michael Dugan, hereinafter referred to as the "Applicant", is requesting site plan
approval to amend a previously approved site plan located at 2 Gregory Drive for site
modifications to previously approved 24,000 sf building used for wholesale/retail/storage
and distribution facility. The amendment consists of changes to site coverage, increased
parking and increased retail space from 2,140 sf to 5,140 sf. Based on the plan and
supporting material contained in the document file for this application, the Administrative
Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
This project consists of amending a previously approved site plan located at 2
Gregory Drive for site modifications to previously approved 24,000 sf building
used for wholesale/retail/storage and distribution facility. The amendment
consists of changes to site coverage, increased parking and increased retail space
from 2.140 sf to 5,140 s£
2. The owner of record of this property is David J. and Victoria C. Ross.
3. This property is located within the Mixed Industrial & Commercial District (IC).
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Building coverage is 14.8% (maximum allowed is 40%). Overall coverage is
48.5% (maximum allowed is 70%). Williston Road front yard coverage is 6.7%
and Gregory Drive front yard coverage is 17.9% (maximum allowed is 30%).
2. The building meets the setback requirements.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
3. There currently is one ingress and egress curb cut on the property from Gregory
Drive. No changes are proposed.
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Circulation
4. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
A total of 36 parking spaces are required for the existing site. A total of 37 spaces
are provided including two handicapped spaces and a bike rack.
Landscaping
6. There is no minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs. The
applicant is proposing $535 of additional landscaping to screen the HAVC unit
when viewed from Williston Road.
7. The existing site plan complies with all requirements pursuant to Section 13.06(B)
of the Land Development Regulations.
8. According to the plans provided snow storage complies with requirements
pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations.
Outdoor Lighting
9. Pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations, all exterior
lighting must be shielded and downcasting to prevent light from spilling onto
adjacent properties and rights -of -way. No lighting changes are proposed.
Traffic
10. There are no anticipated changes in traffic generation resulting from this
amendment.
GENERAL REVIEW STANDARDS
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in
the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
11. 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.
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(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.
12. The building on this site exists with no changes proposed. The site has adequate
planting and adequate parking.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
13. Parking spaces are currently located at the front and south side of the building on
the subject lands. The location of the parking remains unchanged.
(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.
14. The existing building is a 2-story building, which is compatible with its site, and
the adjoining buildings.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations
or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
15. The plans do not indicate changes in utility services.
09 The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to cerate attractive
transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be encouraged.
16. No changes are proposed to the exterior of the building.
(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.
17. There are no new proposed structures. All buildings exist according to a previous
application.
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:
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(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.
18. 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.
19. No changes to existing underground utilities are proposed.
(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 enclosure(s).
20. A screened dumpster storage area is located at the southeast corner of the building
on the subject lands.
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Administrative Officer hereby
approves site plan application #SP-04-22 by Michael Dugan to amend a previously
approved site plan located at 2 Gregory Drive for site modifications to previously
approved 24,000 sf building used for wholesale/retail/storage and distribution facility.
The amendment consists of changes to site coverage, increased parking and increased
retail space from 2,140 sf to 5,140 sf. The proposed changes are depicted on a plan
entitled "ADD -ON ACCESSCORY OUTLET 2 Gregory Drive South Burlington,
Vermont", prepared by Michael Dugan, Architect, date amended 5/21/04, with the
following stipulations:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations, which are not superseded by this
approval, shall remain in effect.
2) Any new exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting shielded fixtures. Any
change to approved lights shall require approval by the Administrative Officer
prior to installation.
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 from the Administrative
Officer prior to use of the changes in the coverage area.
5) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
6) Prior to the issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant shall post a $535 landscape
bond. The bond shall remain in effect for three (3) years to assure that the
landscaping takes root and has a good chance of surviving.
Signed on this day of , 2004 by
Ray d e air, Administrative Officer
Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental
Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRCP 76 in writing, within 30 days of the date this
decision is issued. If you fail to appeal this decision your right to challenge this decision
at some point in the future 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).
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