HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-97-0001 - Decision - 0860 National Guard AvenueFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
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Re: Findings of Fact, application of City of Burlington to
construct a 5600 square foot addition to a 9800 square foot
aircraft component service facility, 860 Army Guard Road.
On the llth day of February, 1997, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of City of Burlington for site plan
review under Section 26.10 of the South Burlington Zoning
Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of the construction of a 5600 square foot
addition to a 9,800 square foot aircraft component service facility
approved on 7/9/96.
2. This property located at 860 Army Guard Road lies within the
Airport Industrial District. It is bounded on the north by several
other airport related buildings, on the east by Army Guard Road, on
the west by undeveloped land, and on the south by a wetland.
3. The only issues affected by the addition are as follows:
4. Parking: A total of 14 spaces are required and 22 spaces
including one (1) handicapped space and a bike rack are available.
5. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on
building costs, is $5460 which is not being met. Proposed
plantings are $2223 short of the requirement. This shortfall will
be included in the landscaping for the new parking structure.
6. Sewer: The additional sewer allocation needed is 60 gpd. The
applicant will be required to pay the per gallon fee prior to
permit.
7. Traffic: ITE estimates that the existing facility generates
7.4 vehicle trip ends (vte's) during the P.M. peak hour and the
proposed addition will generate 4.2 additional vte's for a total of
11.6 vte's. The applicant was made aware that the road impact fee
is $656.49.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of City of Burlington
to construct a 5600 square foot addition to a 9800 square foot
aircraft component service facility, 860 Army Guard Road, as
depicted on a two (2) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled,
Burlington International Airport Aviatron Building Addition Site
and Landscaping Plan", prepared by Webster -Martin, Inc., dated
January, 1997, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant shall post
a $5460 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. The $2223 shortfall in landscaping shall be
included in the landscaping plan for the area adjacent to and to
the north of the proposed parking structure.
3. The Planning Commission grants a sewer allocation of 60 gpd.
The applicant shall pay the per gallon fee prior to issuance of a
permit.
4. All new exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting shielded
fixtures so as not to cast light beyond the property line. Any
changes in lighting shall be approved by the City Planner prior to
installation.
5. For purposes of calculating required road impact fees under the
South Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, the Planning Commission
estimates that the addition will generate 4.2 additional vehicle
trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
6. The applicant shall obtain
months pursuant to Section 27.302
approval is null and void.
7. The applicant shall
Occupancy/Compliance from the
occupancy of the new addition.
a zoning permit within six (6)
of the zoning regulations or this
obtain a Certificate of
Administrative Officer prior to
8. Any change to the plans shall require approval from the South
Burlington Planning Commission.
Chairman or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
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