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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
SAINT JOHN VIANNEY CHURCH — 160 HINESBURG ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-11-47
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
St. John Vianney Church, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking site plan
approval to amend a previously approved plan for a place of worship. The amendment
consists of various site modifications, 160 Hinesburg 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 place of worship.
The amendment consists of various site modifications, 160 Hinesburg Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Saint John Vianney Parish Charitable
Trust.
3. The subject property is located in the Residential 4 (R4) Zoning District.
4. The application was received on October 7, 2011 and is to reapprove #SP-08-76
which expired due to the failure to obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months from the
approval.
5. The plan submitted is a two (2) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled, "St. John
Vianney Church Hinesburg Road Existing Conditions Parish Hall Project South Burlington
Vermont", prepared by Champlain Consulting Engineers, dated 6/5/07.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. There are no changes to building, overall, or front yard coverage.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via two (2) curb cuts off Hinesburg Road. No changes are
proposed.
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Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. Parking is located to the rear of the building. No changes are proposed.
11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking shall be provided on the subject property. A bicycle rack is shown on the plan.
12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application.
Landscaping
13. There were changes to the landscaping made. The landscaping plan has been
revised to reflect all the changes.
14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) (7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow
storage areas must be shown on the plan. The landscaping plan does indicate the snow
storage area.
Outdoor Lighting
15. 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
16. 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,
17. 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
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18. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings
19. As noted above, parking is located on the rear and side of the building. No changes
are proposed.
20. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is 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
21. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground,
22. The plan does not indicate a change in utility service.
(f) 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.
23. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(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
24. The building is existing and no changes are 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.
25. The reservation of land is not necessary.
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(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 ha ve a harmonious relation to neighboring
properties and to the site,
26. 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 properly screened with opaque fencing to ensure that trash and
debris do not escape the enclosure(s).
27. 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-11-47 of St. John Vianney Church to amend a previously approved plan
for a previously approved plan for a place of worship. The amendment consists of
various site modifications, 160 Hinesburg 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 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 prior to occupancy of the building.
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 O \ , 2011 by
ymond J. Belair, Administrative Officer
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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 $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.
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