HomeMy WebLinkAboutCU-95-0000 - Decision - 0008 Berard DriveFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
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Re: Findings of Fact, application of Alfred Senecal, Jr., to
construct a 2 story 6,400 square foot addition to an existing 7,200
square foot building used for office/warehouse use (electrical
contracting business), 8 Berard Drive.
On the 8th day of August, 1995, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of Alfred Senecal, 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 the construction of a 2-story 6,400
square foot addition to an existing 7200 square foot building used
for office/warehouse use (electrical contracting business).
2. This property located at 8 Berard Drive lies within the IC
District. It is bounded on the north and west by a fuel
distributor, on the east by a mixed use commercial building, and on
the south by Berard Drive.
3. Access/circulation: Access is provided by a 20 foot curb cut
on Berard Drive. No change proposed.
Circulation is adequate.
4. Coverage/setback: Building coverage is 25.7% (maximum allowed
is 30%). overall coverage is 61% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front
yard coverage is 29% (maximum allowed is 30%).
Setback requirements will be met.
5. Parking: A total of 25 parking spaces are required and 29
spaces are being provided including one (1) handicapped space. A
bike rack is being provided as required under Section 26.253(b) of
the zoning regulations. The parking space closest to Berard Drive
should be eliminated to provide a minimum 15 foot green strip along
the street as required under Section 25.107 of the zoning
regulations.
6. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on
building costs, is $1200 which is being met. Plantings will
include White Pine, Spruce and Yew.
7. Traffic: ITE estimates that the current facility generates 7.1
vehicle trip ends and with the addition and two (2) tractor storage
units to generate 14.1 vte's for a 7.0 vte increase. The applicant
should be aware that the road impact fee for this project is
approximately $1000.
B. Sewer: No sewer allocation needed due to on -site septic.
9. Dumpster: The dumpster is located at the rear of the existing
building so it will not be visible from the street.
10. Lighting: Exterior lighting will consist of the following:
--- one (1) 175 watt high pressure sodium lamp with a downcasting
and shielded fixture mounted on a 12 foot pole.
f ive (5) 35 watt high pressure sodium lamps mounted on the
building with shielded fixtures.
An existing pole mounted flood light will be removed.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of Alfred Senecal,
Jr. to construct a 2-story 6,400 square foot addition to an
existing 7,200 square foot building used for office/warehouse use
(electrical contracting business), 8 Berard Drive, as depicted a
plan entitled "Proposed Addition for Omega Electric Construction,
8 Berard Drive, South Burlington, Vermont", dated 6/19/95, 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 prior to issuance of a zoning permit
to show the changes listed below and shall require approval by the
City Planner. Three (3) copies of the approved revised site plan
shall be submitted to the City Planner prior to permit issuance.
a) The site plan shall be revised to eliminate the parking
space closest to Berard Drive to provide a minimum 15 foot
green strip along the street r.o.w.
3. For the purpose of calculating required road impact fees under
the South Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, the Planning Commission
estimates that the addition will generate 7.0 additional vehicle
trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
4. Any new exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting shielded
fixtures so as not to cast light beyond the property line. Any
change in lighting shall be approved by the City Planner prior to
installation.
5. The applicant shall post a $1200 landscaping 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.
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6. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit for the addition
within six (6) months or this approval is null and void.
7. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative officer prior to
occupancy of the addition.
8. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South
Burlington Planning Commission.
9. As expressly represented by the applicant, there shall be a
maximum of two trailers parked on the site at any time.
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South Burlington Planning Commission
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