HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-93-0000 - Decision - 0020 Palmer CourtFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Alan Marcelino for
construction of 981 additional square feet within an existing 7,500
square foot building (8,481 total square feet) used for a
contracting business and motor vehicle repair, 20 Palmer Court.
On the 24th of August, 1993 the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of Alan Marcelino for site plan
review under Section 19.10 of the South Burlington Zoning
Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of increasing the office space for a
contracting use by 981 square feet and parking and circulation
changes. The expanded office space will be constructed within the
existing 7500 square foot building with no increase in building
size. This building was originally approved on 3/13/90. This
application was withdrawn at the 6/22/93 meeting because front yard
coverage was not met.
2. This property located at 20 Palmer Court lies within the I-C
District. It is bounded on the south by an industrial/warehouse
building and Palmer Court, on the west and north by an
industrial/warehouse building, and on the east by Muddy Brook.
3. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 6.2% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 23% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front
yard coverage is 30% (maximum allowed is 30%).
4. Access/circulations: Access is provided by a 25 foot curb cut
on the Palmer Court cul-de-sac. No change proposed to the access.
Circulation is adequate.
5. Landscaping: The original landscaping requirement for this
project was $3600. The site has $1870 worth of existing
landscaping and the applicant is proposing additional plantings
which will bring the total value up to the $3,600 requirement. The
plantings proposed include White Pine, Ward's Yew and Sargent
Juniper. A $3,600 landscaping bond is currently in place which
will expire on 11/25/93.
6. Parking: The uses on the property require a total of 10
parking spaces and 11 spaces are shown on the plan including two
(2) handicapped spaces.
7. Sewer: No additional allocation required.
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8. Lighting: Exterior lighting consists of two (2) 400 watt metal
halide lamps and two (2) 250 watt metal halide lamps mounted on the
building.
9. Dumpster: Two (2) dumpsters are shown on the site screened
with a stockade fence.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of Alan Marcelino for
construction of 981 additional square feet within an existing 7,500
square foot building (8,481 total square feet) used for a
contracting business and motor vehicle repair as depicted on a plan
entitled "New - Site Plan Layout, 20 Palmer Court, South
Burlington, Vermont 05403", prepared by Gordon G. Woods, Associates
and dated 12/92, last revised 8/19/93, with the following
stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. The existing $3,600 landscape bond shall be extended for
another three (3) years to assure that the new landscaping to be
planted takes root and has a good chance of surviving.
3. All exterior lighting shall be downcasting and shielded and
shall not cast light beyond the property line. Any change in
existing lighting or new lighting shall be approved by the City
Planner prior to installation.
4. The applicant shall obtain a zoning/building permit within six
(6) months or this approval is null and void.
5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the
Administrative Officer prior to use of the expanded space.
6. Any changes to the site plan shall require approval by the
South Burlington Planning Commission.
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Chairman or Clerk
Burlington Planning Commission
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