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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
OH MY DOG, LLC — 18 LIME ROCK ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-12-47
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Oh My Dog, LLC, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking to amend a
previously approved plan for 9,000 square feet of commercial kennel & pet day care
use. The amendment consists of site modifications including increasing the fenced
enclosure areas and relocating a dumpster enclosure, 18 Lime Rock 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 9,000 square
feet of commercial kennel & pet day care use. The amendment consists of site
modifications including increasing the fenced enclosure areas and relocating a
dumpster enclosure, 18 Lime Rock Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Sisters & Brothers Investment
Group, LLC.
3. The subject property is located in the Mixed Industrial and Commercial Zoning
District.
4. The application was received on September 24, 2012.
5. The plan submitted is entitled "Lands of Sisters & Brothers Investment Group,
LLC. 18 Lime Rock Road South Burlington, VT Proposed Site Plan for Dog Day
Care Facility", prepared by Lamoureux & Dickinson Consulting Engineers, Inc.,
dated September 2011, last revised on 9/6/12.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Dimensional requirements are all being met. Overall coverage will increase to
54% (maximum is 70%).
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
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8. Access is provided via a curb cut off Lime Rock Road. No changes are proposed.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate and remains unchanged.
Parking
10. There are no changes to parking provided on site. A total of seven (7) parking
spaces are required and seven (7) parking spaces are shown on the plans
including one (1) handicapped space.
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. As no new construction is proposed, no additional landscaping is required.
14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) (7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow
storage areas must be shown on the plan. The plan indicates 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. The site modifications will not result in any additional vehicle trip ends during the
pm peak hour.
(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 building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings
19. All parking is located to the side of the building and no changes are proposed.
(d) Without restricting the permissible limits of the applicable zoning district,
the height and scale of each building shaft be compatible with its site and
existing or adjoining buildings
20. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(e) Newly installed utility service modiFcations necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground.
21. 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,
22. 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
23. 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.
24. The reservation of land is not necessary.
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(b) Electric, telephone, and other wire -served utility lines and service
connections shaft 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,
25. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application.
(c) AY 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).
26. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C) (1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened
dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. A screened dumpster location is
being relocated and is shown on the plan.
OTHER
There is a large structure described as a salt storage shed which has never been
approved or otherwise permitted and is noted to be removed. It shall be removed from
the site prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
A portion of the property is within the 100 year floodplain overlay. However, the site has
previously received a letter of map amendment which removes it from the floodplain.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan
application #SP-12-47 of Oh My Dog, LLC subject to the following conditions:
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 parking spaces on the ground shall be striped in accordance with the plan.
The structure noted as a salt shed shall be removed in its entirety prior to the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the new use.
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6. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the newly converted space.
7. 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 / l 1=1U6 , 2012 by
Raymond I 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 $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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