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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-11-19 - Decision - 0010 Market Street#SP-11-19 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING SOUTH BURLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT - 10 MARKET STREET SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-11-19 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION The South Burlington School District, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan for an educational facility. The amendment consists of: 1) adding an ADA accessibility walkway around perimeter of playground, and, 2) adding an outdoor classroom, 10 Market Street. 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 an educational facility. The amendment consists of: 1) adding an ADA accessibility walkway around perimeter of playground, and, 2) adding an outdoor classroom, 10 Market Street. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is the South Burlington School District. 3. The subject property is located in the Municipal Zoning District. 4. The application was received on May 17, 2011. 5. The plan submitted consist of the three (3) page set of plans, page one entitled, "South Burlington Central School Site Improvements 10 Market Street South Burlington, Vermont 05403", prepared by Civil Engineering Associates, Inc.,dated September, 2010. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6. Building coverage is remaining the same at 11.4% (40% is maximum). Overall coverage is increasing from 28.9% to 29.1% (90% is maximum). 7. Setback requirements are being met. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access 8. Access is provided via a curb cut off of Market Street. No changes are proposed. Circulation - 1 - #SP-11-19 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 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 are no landscaping changes as part of this application. Disturbed areas will be reseeded and mulched. 14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) (7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage areas must be shown on the plan. The original plan indicates 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. 18. The building is existing and no changes are proposed. (c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings. -2- #SP-11-19 19. This site contains pre-existing parking areas and structures. 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. (9 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. (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, 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 -3- #SP-11-19 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 original plan. DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site Plan Application #SP-11-19 of the South Burlington School District, to amend a previously approved plan for an educational facility. The amendment consists of: 1) adding an ADA accessibility walkway around perimeter of playground, and, 2) adding an outdoor classroom, 10 Market Street. 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 use of the new walkway and outdoor classroom. 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 , (')k 2011 by Raymond J. Belair, Administrative Officer L. 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 $223 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. IKI!