HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-98-0000 - Decision - 0087 Landfill RoadFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN 5-P - - v b 6"
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Chittenden Solid Waste District to construct a 280 square foot
accessory structure for storage purposes on a site containing a 170 square foot office, 96 square foot
accessory structure and a 4692 square foot storage building used as a recycling drop-off facility, 504
Patchen Road.
On the I " day of March, 1998 the South Burlington City Planner approved the request of
Chittenden Solid Waste District to amend a previously approved site plan under Section 26.10 of the
South Burlington Zoning Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of constructing a 280 square foot accessory structure for storage purposes
on a site containing a 170 square foot office, 96 square foot accessory structure and 4692 square foot
storage building used as a recycling drop-off facility. This plan was last reviewed on 7/30/96. The
only issues affected by this application are coverage, setbacks, parking and landscaping.
2. This facility is located in the Municipal District on City owned land at 504 Patchen Road adjacent
to the former landfill site and the municipal garage.
3. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 2.2% (maximum allowed is 30%). Overall coverage is
l 1% (maximum allowed is 70%).
Setback requirements are met.
4. Landscaping The minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs, is $120 which is
not being met. Applicant requested a credit for this landscaping shortfall.
5. Parking: No additional parking required. There are no minimum parking requirements in Table
I of the zoning regulations for this type of use. This proposal would result in the loss of two (2)
spaces. It is staff s position that the remaining eight (8) parking spaces will be adequate.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington City Planner approves the site plan
application of Chittenden Solid Waste District to construct a 280 square foot accessory structure for
storage purposes on a site containing a 170 square foot office, 96 square foot accessory structure and
a 4692 square foot storage building used as a recycling drop-off facility, 504 Patchen Road, as
depicted on a plan entitled, "South Burlington Landfill Drop Off Facility Proposed Site Condition
Chittenden Solid Waste District South Burlington Vermont," prepared by Thermo Consulting
Engineers, dated 5/26/94, last revised 2/25/98, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in
effect.
2. Pursuant to Section 26.105(a) of the zoning regulations, the City Planner grants a credit of $120
for existing landscaping on the property.
3. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to Section 27.302 of the
zoning 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 new building.
5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Planning Commission.
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