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FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re - Findings of Fact, application of David L. Taber, Jr. to: 1) raze a 1490 square foot convenience
store, 2) raze a single family dwelling, 3) construct a 2-story 8,000 square foot addition for general
office use to an 8,800 square foot general office building, and 4) merge the lots at 30 and 40 Airport
Road into one (1) lot, 30 & 40 Airport Road.
On the " day of September, 1998, the South Burlington Planning Commission approved the request
of David L. Taber, Jr. for site plan review under Section 26. 10 of the South Burlington Zoning
Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of. 1) razing a 1490 square foot convenience store, 2) razing a single family
dwelling, 3) constructing a 2-story 8,000 square foot addition for general office use to an 8,800
square foot general office building, and 4) merging the lots at 30 and 40 Airport Road into one (1)
lot. The office building was originally approved on 3/29/88.
2. This property located at 30 and 40 Airport Road lies within the C I District. It is bounded on the
north and east by single family residences, on the west by a motel, and on the south by Airport Road.
3. Access/circulation: Access will be provided by a 24 foot curb cut on Airport Road. The existing
108 foot curb cut for the convenience store will be eliminated.
Circulation on the site is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks.- Building coverage is 21.4% (maximum allowed is 30%). Overall coverage
is 65.6% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front yard coverage is 30% (maximum allowed is 30%).
Setback requirements are met.
5. Parkinp,: A total of 68 parking spaces are required and 80 spaces are being proposed including
four (4) handicapped spaces and a bike rack. The parking aisle located north of the proposed
addition does not meet the 24 foot minimum requirement. A 20 foot wide aisle is proposed. The
Planning Commission does not have the authority to modify this requirement. The applicant agreed
to shift the parking closer to the building to meet the 24 foot parking aisle requirement.
6. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs, is $10,500 which
is not being met. Proposed plantings are $405 short of the requirement. Applicant is seeking a credit
for the shortfall. Proposed plantings include, Arborvitae, Austrian Pine, Littleleaf Linden, Burning
Bush, Juniper, Yew, Dogwood and Rhododendron.
7. Traffic: ITE estimates that the existing uses generate 37.85 vehicle trip ends (vte's) during the
P.M. peak hour and the proposed use to generate 49.92 vte's. This is a 12.07 vte increase. The
applicant was made aware that the road impact fee is approximately $1560.
8. Sewer: No additional sewer allocation needed.
9. Dumpster: A screened dumpster storage is being provided.
10. Lot merger: Prior to permit issuance, the applicant should record a lot merger agreement,
approved by the City Attorney, which merges the lots at 30 and 40 Airport Road.
11. Lighting: Proposed exterior lighting will consist of four (4) 100 watt high pressure sodium lamps
with downcasting shielded fixtures mounted on 18 foot poles.
12. Sidewalks: The applicant will extend the sidewalk along the 40 Airport Road frontage.
DECISION & FINDINGS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning Commission approves the site
plan application of David L. Taber, Jr. to: 1) raze a 1490 square foot convenience store, 2) raze a
single family dwelling, 3) construct a 2-story 8,000 square foot addition for general office use to an
8,800 square foot general office building, and 4) merge the lots at 30 and 40 Airport Road into one
(1) lot, 30 & 40 Airport Road, as depicted on a two (2) page set of plans, page two (2) entitled,
"Comprehensive Benefits Administrator, Inc. 30 Airport Drive South Burlington, VT Proposed Site
Layout Plan," prepared by Judith Bell Harris, dated 8/10/98, last revised on 8/28/98, 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 Director
of Planning & Zoning. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plan shall be submitted to the
Director of Planning & Zoning prior to permit issuance.
a) The site plan shall be revised to meet the City's parking space and aisle dimensional
requirements.
b) The plan shall be revised so that the required 15 foot green space along the north property
line properly scales to 15 feet.
c) The landscape plan shall be revised to meet the minimum landscape requirement.
3. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact fee Ordinance,
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the Planning Commission estimates that the expansion will generate 12.07 additional vehicle trip ends
during the P.M. peak hour.
4. All exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting shielded fixtures. Any change to approved fights
shall require approval of the Director of Planning & Zoning prior to installation.
5. Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant shall post a $10,500 landscape bond. The bond
shall remain in effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping takes root and has a good
chance of surviving.
6. The Planning Commission approves an additional sewer allocation in an amount to be determined
by the Planning Department. The applicant shall be required to pay the per gallon fee prior to permit
issuance.
7. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall record a lot merger agreement, approved by the City
Attorney, which merges the lots at 30 and 40 Airport Road into one lot.
8. The proposed sidewalk along the 40 Airport Road frontage shall be constructed prior to the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance.
9. 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.
10. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative
Officer prior to the use of the addition.
11. 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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