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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
PIZZAGALLI PROPERTIES, LLC — 62 TILLEY DRIVE
SITE PLAN #SP-04-07
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Pizzagalli Properties, LLC, hereafter referred to as the "Applicant", is requesting site plan
approval to amend a previously approved site plan for a 29,900 sq ft building consisting
of. 1) 8,000 sq ft of medical office, and 2) 21,900 sq ft of general office. The amendment
consists of converting 16,636 sq ft of general office to medical office resulting in 24,636
sq ft of medical office and 5,264 sq ft of general office, 62 Tilley Drive. Based on the
plans and supporting material contained in the document file for this application, the
Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides as follows:
NDINGS OF FACT
This project consists of amending a previously approved site plan for a 29,900 sq
ft building consisting of. 1) 8,000 sq ft of medical office, and 2) 21,900 sq ft of
general office. The amendment consists of converting 16,636 sq ft of general
office to medical office resulting in 24,636 .sq ft of medical office and 5,264 sq ft
of general office.
2. This property is located at 62 Tilley Drive lies within the I-O District and Traffic
Overlay Zone 5.
3. The owner of record of this property is Pizzagalli Properties, LLC.
DIMENSION REQ UIREMENTS
1. Pursuant to the previous application, the site plan complies with all setback and
coverage requirements. This application presents no changes from the previous
applications.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
2. Access on the site is adequate and remains unchanged by this application.
Circulation
3. Circulation on the site is adequate and remains unchanged by this application.
Parking
4. Table 13-2 of the Land Development Regulations sets forth the parking requirements
for commercial uses. Pursuant to this table, the 24,636 sq ft of medical office use and
5,264 sq ft of general office use will require a total of 141 parking spaces. The Applicant
is providing 141 spaces including five (5) handicapped spaces.
5. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking shall be provided for employees on the subject property. The plans show that
two (2) bike racks are proposed.
6. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) of the Land Development Regulations internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply.
Landscaping
7. There is no minimum landscaping requirement associated with the proposed change in
use. A copy of the previously approved landscaping plan should be submitted to be
attached to the site plan to make a complete set of plans.
8. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) (4) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage
areas must be shown on the plans. The plans show the snow storage areas.
Outdoor Lighting
9. Pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations, all exterior
lighting must be shielded and downcasting to prevent light from spilling onto adjacent
properties and rights -of -way. There are no changes to previously approved lighting.
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
This property is located in Traffic Overlay District, Zone 5, which would allow this
property to generate a maximum of 220 vehicle trip ends (vte's) during the p.m. peak
hour. ITE estimates the approved general and medical office building to generate 133.55
p.m. peak hour vte's. ITE estimates the proposed mix of medical and general office uses
to generate 168.89 vte's during the p.m. peak hour for a 35.34 vte increase.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth ill the
City of South Burlington 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.
11. The proposed change in use will be in keeping with this goal.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
12. This standard is being met.
(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.
13. The proposed change in use will not alter the height or scale of the building. The
building will remain in compliance the above standard.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or
building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
14. The plans do not indicate changes in utility services.
(f) 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.
15. Adequate landscaping exists for the proposal.
(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.
16. This standard is being met.
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:
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(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.
17. 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.
18. No changes to existing underground utilities.
(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).
19. The plans provided do not indicate any additional dumpsters resulting from the
change in use.
DECISION
The South Burlington Administrative Officer, pursuant to Section 14.09 of the Land
Development Regulations, approves the request of Pizzagalli Properties, LLC to amend a
previously approved site plan for a 29,900 sq ft building consisting of. 1) 8,000 sq ft of
medical office, and 2) 21,900 sq ft of general office. The amendment consists of
converting 16,636 sq ft of general office to medical office resulting in 24,636 sq ft of
medical office and 5,264 sq ft of general office, 62 Tilley Drive, as depicted on a plan
entitled "Mountain View Business Park Hinesburg Road South Burlington, Vermont",
prepared by Donald L. Hamlin Consulting Engineers, Inc., dated 3/6/02, last revised on
2/18/04, with the following stipulations:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations, which are not superseded by this approval,
shall remain in effect.
2) 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 site plan shall be revised to include the landscaping plan approved as part
of the 8/6/02 DRB approval.
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3) For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact Fee
Ordinance, the Administrative Officer estimates that the change in use will generate
35.34 additional vehicle trip ends during the p.m. peak hour.
4) 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.
5) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to the use of the newly converted space.
6) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
Signed on this day of `l�c� , 2004 by
RajKii&dlair, Administrative Officer
Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental
Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRCP 76 in writing, within 30 days of the date this
decision is issued. If you fail to appeal this decision your right to challenge this decision
at some point in the future may be lost because you waited too long. You will be bound
by the decision, pursuant to 24 VSA 4472 (d) (exclusivity of remedy; finality).
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