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Home My WebLink AboutSP-12-44 - Decision - 0050 Joy Drive#SP-12-44 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING LUND FAMILY CENTER — 50 JOY DRIVE SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-12-44 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Lund Family Center, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking after -the -fact approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 21,664 sq. ft. building consisting of 14,996 sq. ft. of social services use and 6,668 sq. ft. of child care facility use. The amendment consists of: 1) adding a sidewalk at the front of the building, 2) relocating a sidewalk at the rear of the building, and 3) expanding the outside play area, 50 Joy 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 after -the -fact approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 21,664 sq. ft. building consisting of 14,996 sq. ft. of social services use and 6,668 sq. ft. of child care facility use. The amendment consists of: 1) adding a sidewalk at the front of the building, 2) relocating a sidewalk at the rear of the building, and 3) expanding the outside play area, 50 Joy Drive 2. The owner of record of the subject property is Lund Family Center. 3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 1 — Residential 15 Zoning District. 4. The application was received on September 10, 2012. 5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Pizzagalli Properties LLC 50 Joy Drive South Burlington, Vermont 05403", prepared by Summit Engineering, Inc., and dated 8/14/12. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6. Existing and proposed building coverage is 12 %( 40% is maximum). Overall coverage is 52% (70% is maximum). Front yard coverage is not changing. 7. Setback requirements are being met. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access 8. Access is provided via Joy Drive. No changes proposed. -1— F:\USERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Boa rd\Findings_Decisions\2012\SP_12_44_50JoyDrive_LundFamilyCenter_ffd.doc #SP-12-44 Circulation 9. Circulation on the site is adequate. Parking 10. No changes to parking 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 not 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. Pursuant to Section 13.06(I)(4) of the Land Development Regulations all planting shown on an approved site plan shall be maintained by the property owner in a vigorous growing condition throughout the duration of the use. No landscaping changes proposed. 14. 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 areas. 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 18. This criterion will continue to be met. -2— FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2012\SP_12_44_50JoyDrive_LundFamilyCenter_ffd.doc #S P-12-44 (c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings 19. No changes are proposed. This requirement is being met. 20. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is not 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. No changes are proposed. (e) Newly installed utility service modiFcations necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. 22. No changes are proposed. (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. 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. 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. (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, 26. No changes proposed. -3- FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2012\SP_12_44_50JoyDrive_LundFamilyCenter_ffd.doc #S P-12-44 (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. A screened dumpster enclosure is not shown on the plan. DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves Site Plan Application #SP-12-44 of Lund Family Center 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 plan shall be revised to show a bike rack. b. The plan shall be revised to show the snow storage area(s). 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/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to occupancy or use of the site modifications. 6. 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 , 2012 by Raymond 1. 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 Notice of -4— F:\USERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2012\SP_12_44_50JoyDrive_LundFamilyCenter_ffd.doc #SP-12-44 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— FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2012\SP_12_44_50JoyDrive_LundFamilyCenter_ffd.doc