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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
O'BRIEN MEADOWLANDS, LLC — 472 MEADOWLAND DRIVE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-09-36
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
O'Brien Meadowlands, LLC, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking re -approval to
amend a previously approved plan for a 60,000 sq. ft. multi -tenant industrial building. The
amendment consists of: adding ten (10) concrete pillars on the front of the building at
entrance areas, 472 Meadowland Drive.
Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the
Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
The applicant is seeking re -approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 60,000 sq. ft.
multi -tenant industrial building. The amendment consists of: adding ten (10) concrete pillars
on the front of the building at entrance areas, 472 Meadowland Drive.
1. The owner of record of the subject property is O'Brien Meadowlands, LLC.
2. The subject property is located in the Industrial & Open Space (10) Zoning District.
3. The application was received on May 1, 2009.
4. The plan submitted is entitled, "Site Plan Meadowlands Business Complex Lot 2
Meadowland Industrial Park 472 Meadowland Drive South Burlington, Vermont",
prepared by Krebs & Lansing Consulting Engineers, dated May 3, 2006, with a last
revised date of 10/7/08.
5. The applicant received Administrative approval for the changes on October 16, 2008
(#SP-08-99) but did not obtain a zoning permit within the specified time.
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
6. Proposed building coverage is 14.3%. Proposed overall coverage is 38.5. Front yard
coverage is remaining the same at 29.9%.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
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SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a curb cut off Meadowland Drive. No changes are proposed.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. There are no changes to parking.
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 proposed.
14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage
areas must be shown on the plan. The plan indicates the snow storage area(s).
Outdoor Lighting
15. There are no changes to outdoor lighting proposed.
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. The
proposed project is in keeping with the recommended actions of the Comprehensive
Plan.
(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.
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18. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
19. Parking is located on the east and west sides of the building. All parking is existing
and no changes are proposed.
20. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is noted on the plan.
(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.
21. The building is existing 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.
22. The plan does not indicate a change in utility service.
(0 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.
23. The building is existing 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.
24. The building is existing 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.
25. 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.
26. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application.
(c) All dumpsters and other facilities to handle solid waste, including compliance with
any recycling or other requirements, shall be accessible, secure, and properly
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screened with opaque fencing to ensure that trash &"d debris do not escape the
enclosure(s).
27. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened
dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. Screened dumpster locations are
shown on the plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site Plan
Application #SP-09-36 of O'Brien Meadowlands, LLC, for re -approval amend a previously
approved plan for a 60,000 sq. ft. multi -tenant industrial building. The amendment consists
of: adding ten (10) concrete pillars on the front of the building at entrance areas, 472
Meadowland Drive.
1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2) This project shall be completed as shown on the plan and shall be 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 applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer upon project completion.
5) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this �� day of , 2009 by
PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to 24 VSA §4465, an interested person may appeal this decision
by filing the enclosed Notice of Appeal with the secretary of the Development Review Board.
This Notice of Appeal must be accompanied with a $110 filing fee and be filed within 15 days
of the date of this decision.
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