HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-97-0000 - Decision - 0034 Commerce AvenueFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of GRD, Inc. to amend a
previously approved plan for a 13,600 square foot building for
warehouse use. The amendment consists of converting 6,000 square
feet of the lower level to airport transient/long term parking and
auto service use, 83 Ethan Allen Drive/34 Commerce Avenue.
On the 9th day of September, 1997, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of GRD, Inc. for site plan review
under Section 26.10 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations
based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of amending a plan previously approved on
3/24/94 for a 13,600 square foot building for warehouse use. The
amendment consists of converting 6000 square feet of the lower
level to airport transient/long term parking and auto service use.
The applicant proposes to store approximately 40 long term parkers
inside the building and using a van to shuttle the customers to and
from the airport. Vehicles stored will be cleaned and washed.
2. This property located at 83 Ethan Allen Drive/34 Commerce
Avenue lies within the I-C District. It is bounded on the west and
east by industrial buildings, on the north by Ethan Allen Drive and
on the south by Commerce Avenue.
3. Access/circulation: Building coverage is 18.4% (maximum
allowed is 30%). overall coverage is 55.8% (maximum allowed is
70%). Front yard coverage along both streets is 30% (maximum
allowed is 30%).
Setback requirements are met.
4. Parking: There is no minimum parking requirement for the
proposed airport transient/long term parking use in the zoning
regulations. The applicant has 11 spaces available for this use.
Staff felt this was adequate. Parking should be prohibited outside
the building unless it is in a designated space as shown on the
site plan.
5. Landscaping: There is no minimum landscaping requirement,
based on building costs, for this project. No additional
landscaping recommended.
6. Sewer: No additional sewer allocation needed.
7. Traf f ic: The $1000 contribution for improvements to Ethan
Allen Drive required as part of the 6/25/85 subdivision approval
was paid in 1986.
8. Lighting: Exterior lighting consists of six (6) 250 watt wall
mounted high pressure sodium lamps with cut-off luminaries.
No additional lighting proposed.
9. Dumpster: The two (2) dumpsters are screened by a wooden
fence.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approve site plan application of GRD, Inc. to amend a
previously approved plan for a 13,600 square foot building for
warehouse use. The amendment consists of converting 6,000 square
feet of the lower level to airport transient/long term parking and
auto service use, 83 Ethan Allen Drive/34 Commerce Avenue, as
depicted on a plan entitled, "Storage/Distribution Facility Lot 14
- Ethan Allen Dr. So. Burlington Vermont, " prepared by
Graphic /Construction Management Services, Inc. , dated 3/23/89, last
revised 6/15/89, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. Parking of stored vehicles shall be prohibited outside the
building unless it is in a designated space as shown on the
approved site plan.
3. Any new exterior lighting or changes to existing exterior
lighting shall consist of downcasting shielded fixtures. Any
change to existing lights shall require approval of the City
Planner prior to installation.
4. The parking lot shall be striped as shown on the approved plan
prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance.
5. 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.
6. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to the
use of the lower level for the approved uses.
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7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South
Burlington Planning Commission.
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ChairMan'or CleVrk
South Burlington Planning Commission
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