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Home My WebLink AboutSP-14-18 - Decision - 0002 Baldwin Avenue#SP-14-18 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING SOUTH BURLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT — 2 BALDWIN AVENUE SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-14-18 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION The South Burlington School District, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, seeks approval to amend a previously approved plan for an educational facility. The amendment consists of designating temporary vehicle storage on the property for the abutting Shearer Volkswagen use until August 15, 2014, 2 Baldwin Avenue. Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the Development Review Board finds, concludes, and decides the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The applicant seeks to amend a previously approved plan for an educational facility. The amendment consists of designating temporary vehicle storage on the property for the abutting Shearer Volkswagen use until August 15, 2014, 2 Baldwin Avenue. 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 12, 2014. 5. The plan submitted consist of a one -page plan entitled, "Orchard School Playground Improvements Baldwin Ave. South Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Civil Engineering Associates, Inc., dated May, 2011. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6. Building coverage exists at 10.2% (40% is maximum). Overall coverage remains the same at 27.1% (70% is maximum). There are no changes to the site plan. 7. Building setbacks are existing; there are no changes to the site plan. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access 8. Access is provided via a curb cut off of Baldwin Avenue. No changes are proposed. Circulation 9. Circulation on the site is adequate. There are no changes to the site plan. - 1 - J #SP-14-18 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. 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 show snow storage area(s). Outdoor Lighting 15. There are no changes proposed to outdoor lighting. 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. Using an existing parking lot for vehicle storage should not affect this criterion. (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 exists, and no changes are proposed to the building or site. (c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings. 19. This site has pre-existing parking areas and structures. No changes are proposed. (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. -2- #SP-14-18 20. The building exists 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. 21. There are no changes in utility services (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 exists 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. 22. The building exists 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. 23. 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. 24. As noted above, there are no changes to utility services. (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). 25. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C) (1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. Existing dumpsters are shown on the plan; there is no indication whether they are screened. The plan shown show that the dumpsters are screened. -3- #SP-14-18 DECISION !! Motion by ��seconded by-To#�A SryJIT�f to approve site plan application #SP-14-18 of the South Burlington School District, subject to the following stipulations: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations shall remain in full effect except as amended herein. 2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plans submitted by the applicant and 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 plan shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval of the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plan shall be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance. a. The plan shall be revised to show the snow storage area(s). b. The plan shall be revised to clarify that the dumpsters are screened as required. 5. A Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained from the Administrative Officer prior to use of the parking lot for vehicle storage. 6. This approval for temporary storage shall expire on August 15, 2014. 7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Tim Barritt— yea nay abstain not present Mark Behr— yea nay abstain not present Art Klugo — yea nay abstain not present Bill Miller— yea nay abstain not present David Parsons yea nay abstain not present Jennifer Smith — yea nay abstain not present John Wilking- yea nay abstain not present Motion carried by a vote of 7 — 0 — 0 +1 Signed this I g day of 2014, by Tim Barri t, Chair Please note: An appeal of this decision may be taken by filing, within 30 days of the date of this decision, a notice of appeal and the required fee by certified mail to the Superior Court, Environmental Division. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of the notice of appeal must also be mailed -4- #SP-14-18 to the City of South Burlington Planning and Zoning Department at 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b) (4)(A). Please contact the Environmental Division at 802-828-1660 or http://vermontiudiciary.orig/GTC/environmental/default.aso for more information on filing requirements, deadlines, fees and mailing address. 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-