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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
BURLINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT — AVIATION AVENUE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-10-73
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Burlington International Airport, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking after -
the -fact re -approval to amend a previously approved site plan for an air transportation
facility (Aviatron). The amendment consists of adding a 12' x 12' (or 144 sq. ft.)
compressor building addition, Aviation Avenue. Based on the document file for this
application, the Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. This project consists of site plan after -the -fact re -approval to amend a previously
approved site plan for an air transportation facility (Aviatron). The amendment
consists of adding a 12' x 12' (or 144 sq. ft.) compressor building addition,
Aviation Avenue.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is the City of Burlington.
3. The subject property is located in the Airport Industrial Zoning District.
4. The application was received on October 12, 2010.
5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Burlington International Airport Site Plan For
City of South Burlington Approvals Aviation Support Hangar, Aviatron Building,
And Snow Removal Equipment/Maintenance Building", prepared by Stantec,
with a last revised date of 3/21/07.
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
6. Coverages are changing insignificantly as a result of this project.
7. Setbacks are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via one (1) curb cut off of Aviation Avenue. No changes are
proposed.
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Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. There are no changes to parking since no additional spaces are required.
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 noted on the
plan.
12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(13) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply.
Landscaping
13. The building cost is projected at $3,500. The minimum landscaping requirement,
based on building costs, is $105. The plan shows $130 worth of new
landscaping.
14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(4) of the Land Development Regulations, snow
storage areas must be shown on the plan. Snow storage areas are not shown
on the plan.
Outdoor Lighting
15. No changes to exterior lighting are proposed.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to the site plan applications:
Traffic
16. There are no traffic impacts associated with this project.
(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.
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(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. The project is in keeping with this requirement.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
19. Parking is located on the side of the building as related to Aviation Avenue.
20. Section 13.01 of the Land Development Regulations requires that bicycle parking
or storage facilities be provided for employees, residents, and visitors to the site.
It has already been noted that a bicycle rack is shown 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 project is in keeping with this requirement.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations
or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
22. Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Regulations, all new
utility lines must be placed underground.
(n The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to cerate attractive
transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be encouraged.
23. The project is in keeping with this requirement.
(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 project is in keeping with this requirement.
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
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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. As noted above, pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development
Regulations, all utility lines must be underground.
(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 new screened dumpster location is noted on the plan adjacent to the
carpenter shop building.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves Site
Plan Application #SP-10-73 of Burlington International Airport, for after -the -fact re -
approval to amend a previously approved site plan for an air transportation facility
(Aviatron). The amendment consists of adding a 12' x 12' (or 144 sq. ft.) compressor
building addition, Aviation Avenue. Based on the following conditions:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2) 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.
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 plans shall
be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance.
a. The plan shall be revised to show the location of the snow storage area(s).
4) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to using the new compressor building addition.
5) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Administrative Officer or the South Burlington Development Review Board.
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Signed on this � day of crq , 2010 by
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Raym d J. 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 Appeal must be accompanied with a $110 filing fee and be filed within 15 days
of the date of this decision.
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