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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-09-78 - Decision - 0008 Harbor View Road#S P-09-78 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING SHELBURNE PLASTICS - 8 HARBOR VIEW ROAD SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-09-78 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Shelburne Plastics, hereinafter referred to as the applicant is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 19340 sq. ft. addition to a 15,840 sq. ft. light manufacturing facility. The amendment consists of landscaping modifications and reducing the size of the original addition by 2,946 sq. ft., 8 Harbor View Road. 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 a 19340 sq. ft. addition to a 15,840 sq. ft. light manufacturing facility. The amendment consists of landscaping modifications and reducing the size of the original addition by 2,946 sq. ft., 8 Harbor View Road. 2. The owners of record of the subject property are Tab Realty and the Irwin Wallman Trust. 3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 2 Zoning District. 4. The application was received on January 8, 2009. 5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Shelburne Plastics Lots 4 & 5 Bartlett Property Harbor View Road South Burlington, Vermont", dated July 12, 2006, last revised 9/23/09. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6. Building coverage is at 22.2% (40% is maximum). Overall coverage is 58.1 % (70% is maximum). Front yard coverage is 17.2% (30% is maximum) and will remain unchanged. 7. Setback requirements are being met. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access 8. Access is provided via two curb cuts off of Harbor View Road. No changes are proposed. Circulation - 1 - #SP-09-78 9. Circulation on the site is adequate. Parking 10. No changes are proposed to existing parking. The reduction in size of the addition results in two (2) fewer spaces being required. 12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle parking shall be provided on the subject property. The plans shall be revised to show a bicycle rack. 13. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application. Landscaping 14. The revised landscaping modifications total $13,085, which is above the minimum for landscaping for the expansion. 15. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage areas must be shown on the plan. The plan does not indicate the snow storage area. Outdoor Lighting 16. 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 17. Traffic will not be affected as a result of this application. (a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan. 18. 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. 19. The proposed changes are in keeping with this standard. (c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent practicable. -2- #S P-09-78 20. As noted above, no changes to parking are proposed. The parking is pre-existing in the front and sides of the building. 21. As noted above, a bicycle rack location must be 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. 22. The proposed changes are in keeping with this standard. (e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. 23. 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. 24. The proposed addition and landscaping is in harmony with the existing 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. 25. The proposed addition and landscaping is in harmony with the existing building. 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. 26. 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. 27. 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 -3- #S P-09-78 properly screened with opaque fencing to ensure that trash and debris do not escape the enclosure(s). 28. 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-09-78 of Shelburne Plastics to amend a previously approved plan for a 19340 sq. ft. addition to a 15,840 sq. ft. light manufacturing facility. The amendment consists of landscaping modifications and reducing the size of the original addition by 2,946 sq. ft., 8 Harbor View Road. 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 plan shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval of the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plan shall be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance. a. The plan shall be revised to depict a bicycle rack b. The plan shall be revised to show snow storage areas. 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 before occupancy of the addition. 5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Signed on this day of �CTv�r 2009 by F Raymond J. belair, Administrative Officer 4 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 $113 filing fee and be filed within 15 days of the date of this decision.