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FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, site plan application to convert 2,640 square feet of medical office to general
office use, 55 Patchen Road.
On the 7th of November, 2000, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved the site
plan application of Fred Peet under Section 26.10 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations based
on the following findings:
1. This project consists of converting 2,640 square feet of medical office to general office use.
2. The owner of record is Alpha Realty, Inc.
3. The property is located in the Commercial One District and is bounded on the east by Patchen Road,
on the south by White Street, on the west by a private parking facility, and on the north by a commercial
property.
4. Access/Circulation: Access is provided via a curb cut on Patchen Road and a curb cut on White Street.
This property also provides access to the adjacent private parking facility via the White Street curb cut
and a right-of-way. No changes were proposed. Circulation on the site is adequate.
5. Parking: The proposed use required 11 parking spaces and 18 are being provided. Two handicapped
spaces are provided and one is required. These parking spaces are currently not striped. These parking
spaces should be striped before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. A bike rack is provided for the
property.
6. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs, of $600 is being met.
Proposed plantings include a red maple tree.
7. Setback/Coverage: All setback requirements are met. Front yard coverage along Patchen Road will
remain 18.8% and front yard coverage along White Street will remain at 25.1 % (30% max). Building
coverage will remain 6.01% (maximum 30% allowed). Total lot coverage will be unchanged at 49.3%
(maximum permitted is 70%).
8. Traffic: No additional traffic is expected. The current use is estimated by ITE to generate 9.66 P.M.
peak vte's. The proposed use is estimated by ITE to generate 3.93 P.M. peak vte's for a net 5.73 P.M.
peak vte decrease.
9. Lighting: No new lights were proposed. Any changes to the exterior lights should be approved by the
Director of Planning and Zoning as downeasting and shielded prior to installation.
10. Dumpster: No dumpsters were proposed.
11, Other: The ramp on the northwest comer of the building is not depicted on the site plan. Plans
should be revised to incorporate this ramp.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board approves
site plan application #SP-00-58 of Fred Peet to convert 2,640 square feet of medical. office to general
office use, 55 Patchen Road, as depicted on a one page set of plans entitled "Proposed Site Plan 55
Patchen Road, South Burlington, VT", prepared by Fred Peet, dated 10/17/00, with the following
stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in
etTect.
2. The plan shall be revised to show the changes listed below and shall require approval of the Director
of Planning & Zoning (hereinafter Director). Three (3) copies of the approved revised plan shall be
submitted to the Director prior to permit issuance.
a) The site plan shall be revised to show the ramp on the northwest corner of the building.
3. The approved parking spaces shall be striped before issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy/Compliance for the new use.
4. The applicant shall post a $600 landscape bond prior to issuance of a zoning permit. The bond shall
remain in effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping takes root and has a good chance of
surviving.
5. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance,
the Development Review Board estimates that the change in use will generate zero (0) additional vehicle
trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
6. Any new exterior lights shall consist of downeasting fixtures. Any change to the approved lights shall
require approval of the Director prior to installation.
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7. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer
prior to occupancy of the newly converted space.
8. 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.
9. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review
Board.
Chair or Clerk
�uth Burlington Development Review Board
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