HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-98-0000 - Decision - 0049 Commerce AvenueFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDE.N
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, site plan application of Ken Smith to amend a previously approved site plan
for a 35,000 square foot building for a multiple of commercial and industrial uses. The amendment
consists of reducing the amount of landscaping required, 49 Commerce Avenue.
On the 9thday of June, 1998, the South Burlington Planning Commission approved the request of
Ken Smith 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 site plan previously approved on 6/13/95 and amended on
10/22/96 and 12/17/96 for a 35,000 square foot building for a multiple of commercial and industrial
uses. The amendment consists of reducing the amount of landscaping required. The only issue
affected by this application is landscaping.
2. This property located at 49 Commerce Avenue lies within the IC and CO Districts. It is bounded
on the east and south by undeveloped property, on the west by a warehouse, and on the north by
Commerce Avenue.
3. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs, is $15,000. The
site plan approved showed proposed landscaping to meet this request. This landscaping has yet to
be planted. The applicant is requested a credit of $7225 for site improvements other than tree
plantings as provided for under Section 26.105(a) of the zoning regulations. The site improvements
proposed includes a patio and patio retaining wall, a dry creek for water runoff and a walkway.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, The South Burlington Planning Commission approves the
site plan application of Ken Smith to amend a previously approved site plan for a 35,000 square
foot building for a multiple of commercial and industrial uses. The amendment consists of
reducing the amount of landscaping required, 49 Commerce Avenue, as depicted on a plan
entitled, "Kenneth P Smith (owner) Lot 25/26 49 Commerce Ave So Burlington, VT.," prepared
by K.P. Smith General Contractors, dated 6/30/97, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain
in effect.
2. Pursuant to Section 26.105(a) of the zoning regulations, the Planning Commission grants a
landscaping credit for the patio and rock wall. The remaining shortfall in required landscaping shall
be met by increasing sizes of proposed landscaping. The plan shall be revised accordingly.
3. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Planning Commission.
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South Burlington Planning Commission
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