HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-94-0000 - Decision - 0006 Gregory DriveFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT h_ a c f. d p oO
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN S
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Bruce Barry to amend a
previously approved site plan to expand a parking area and add one
(1) additional curb cut to a property being used for auto repair
and service, 6 Gregory Dive.
On the 14th of June, 1994, the South Burlington Planning Commission
approved the request of Bruce Barry for site plan review under
Section 19.10 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations based on
the following findings:
1. This project consists of expanding the parking area and adding
a driveway to a property being used for auto repair and service.
This site was originally approved on 8/13/85. Staff discovered
that site changes had been made without Planning Commission
approval and requested the owner to restore the site as originally
approved or obtain approval for the changes.
2. This property located at 6 Gregory Drive lies within the I-C
District. It is bounded on the north by the RIVCO building, on the
east by an auto sales and repair business, on the south by an auto
sales and repair business and Muddy Brook and on the west by
Gregory Drive.
3. Access/circulation: Access is provided via two (2) 36 foot
wide curb cuts. The southerly curb cut and driveway were not part
of the 1985 approval. Section 19.103a of the zoning regulations
states that "unless specifically approved by the Planning
Commission there shall be one driveway per lot".
4. The applicant feels that it is necessary to retain the westerly
curb cut due to the steep grade at the location of the easterly
curb cut. The grade makes it difficult to tow disabled cars into
the property without risking additional damages or repairs to the
vehicle in tow. Additionally, the grade of the easterly curb cut
is at times impassable in the winter due to snow and ice created
from run-off from Gregory Drive.
Circulation is adequate.
5. Coverage/setback: Building coverage is 6.8% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 37.5% (maximum allowed is 70%).
Front yard coverage is 20.3% (maximum allowed is 30%).
Setback requirements are met.
6. Landscaping: There is no minimum landscaping requirement,
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based on building costs, for this project. The site is well
landscaped and no additional landscaping recommended.
7. Parking: This project requires a total of 12 parking spaces
and the plan shows a total of 57 spaces including two (2)
handicapped spaces. The site has 24 paved spaces and 33 gravel
spaces. The parallel spaces should be 22 feet in length.
Staff recommended that the applicant move cars to the designated
parking area as shown on the plan and that the proposed grass area
be seeded within 60 days of approval.
8. Sewer: No additional sewer allocation needed.
9. Traffic: No additional traffic expected to be generated.
10. Lighting: Existing lighting consists of five (5) building
mounted 70 watt high pressure sodium lamps with cutoffs. No
additional lighting proposed.
11. Dumpster: The dumpster will be located behind the building
and a new stockade fence erected to screen the dumpster from the
east.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of Bruce Barry to
amend a previously approved site plan to expand a parking area and
add one (1) additional curb cut to a property being used for auto
repair and service, 6 Gregory Drive as depicted on a plan entitled
"Bruce Barry, 1907 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT 05403"
prepared by Chittenden Const. & Design, dated June 2, 1994, 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 so as not to cast light beyond the property line. Any
change in lighting shall be approved by the City Planner prior to
installation.
3. The applicant shall move all vehicles to the designated parking
area as shown on the plan. All areas which are proposed to be
grass shall be seeded within 60 days of this approval.
4. The plan shall be revised prior to issuance of a
zoning/building permit to show the change listed below and shall
require approval of the City Planner. Three (3) copies of the
approved revised plan shall be submitted to the City Planner prior
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to permit issuance.
a) The site plan shall be revised to show the parallel
parking spaces with a minimum length of 22 feet.
5. The applicant shall obtain a zoning/building permit within six
(6) months or this approval is null and void.
6. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the
Administrative Officer prior to use of the expanded parking area.
7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South
Burlington Planning Commission.
Chairman or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
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