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FINDINGS OF FACT
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Bettina Laidley to convert 175 square feet of a 1200 square foot
building from medical office to a general office, 165 Dorset Street.
On the 4th day of April, 2000 the South Burlington Director of Planning & Zoning approved the
request of Bettina Laidley for site plan review under Section 26.10 of the South Burlington Zoning
Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of converting 175 square feet of a 1200 square foot building from medical
office use to general office use.
2. The owner of record is Theresa Paquette.
3. This property located at 165 Dorset Street lies within the C 1 District. It is bounded on the north,
south and west by U-Mall parking and on the east by Dorset Street.
4. Access/circulation: Access is provided by a curb cut on Dorset Street and a rear access to the U-
Mall parking area. Circulation on the site is acceptable.
5. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 12.5% (maximum allowed is 30%). Overall coverage
is 58% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front yard coverage is 19.5% (maximum allowed is 30%).
6. The existing building does not meet the front and side yard setback requirements. Improvements
to the building are subject to the limitations in Section 26.002 of the zoning regulations.
7. Parking: A total of eight (8) spaces are required and eight (8) spaces are provided including one
(1) handicapped space and a bike rack.
Landscaping_ The minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs, is zero (0).
9. Traffic: ITE estimates that the existing use generates .68 vehicle trip ends (vte's) during the P.M.
peak hour and the proposed use to generate .26 vte's. This represents a .51 vte decrease. The
applicant was made aware that the road impact fee is zero (0).
10. Sewer: No additional sewer allocation needed.
11. Dumpster: No dumpster will be used.
12. Lighting_ No additional exterior lights proposed.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Director of Planning & Zoning approves
the site plan application of Bettina Laidley to convert 175 square feet of a 1200 square foot building
from medical office use to general office use, 165 Dorset Street, as depicted on a plan entitled, "165
Dorset Street South Burlington," prepared by Mark Thibeault, dated 2/2/98, revised 4/ 15/98 with the
following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in
effect.
2. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance,
the Director of Planning & Zoning estimates that the change in use will generate zero (0) additional
vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
3. 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.
4. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer
prior to the use of the new medical office.
5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review
Board.
e Weith, Director
South Burlington Department of Planning & Zoning
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