HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-81-0000 - Supplemental - 0520 Shelburne RoadCity of South Burlington
Application for. Site Plan Review
October 6, 1.981
1. a) Owner of Record
Garden Way Incorporated
Box 97, Ferry Road
Charlotte, Vermont 05445
b) Applicant
Same as Above
c) Contact Person
Jan Johnsen
Garden Way
Box 446
Burlington, Vermont 05402
863-6000
2. Project Street Address
3. Proposed Uses
Seaway Shopping Center
520 Shelburne Street
(Junction of Shelburne St. and I-189)
South Burlington, Vermont 05401
Renovation of part of the shopping center.
(The former Grandway store section) into
offices and retail space.
In addition, renovation and upgrading of
shopping center facade and parking lot.
4. Size of Project
(see attached site plans and parking information sheet)
° office space 28,000 sq. ft.
commercial space 23,800 "
° supermarket 23,500 "
storage areas 22,300
restaurant 4,000 "
5. The number of employees in the shopping center (both full and part time)
will be 308
# of Employees
Garden Way offices 200
Garden Way Living Center 25
Grand Union Supermarket 50
Vermont State Liquor Store 5
Seaway Laundromat 7
Imagery rigure Salon 7
Grandma Pat's Restaurant 7
Chittenden Bank 7
308
6. Cost Estimates
a) Buildings $1.95 million
b) Landscaping $30,000.00
c) All other site improvements (i.e. curb work) $20,000.00
7. Estimated Project Completion Date: September, 1982
8. Traffic Information - See Report by J. Oppenlander
9. Peak hours of Operation.
The average peak hours of operation for the shopping
center as a whole are between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
10. Peak Days of Operation:
Peak day of operation for the shopping center (except for
the Chittenden Trust Bank) is Saturday.
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Applicant
COLIN P. LINDBERG ARCNIIECI
120 Lake Street • Borlinbton, Vermont 05401
802-864-49SO 802 86.3-5790
GARDEN WAY SITE PLAN
Required Parking:
Office Space 1/200 @ 28,000
Commercial Space 1/100 @ 23,800
Super Market 1/200 @ 23,500
Storage Areas 1/1,000 @ 22,300
Restaurant 1/4 seats @ 120
Parking:
Customer:
1. West Side
2. North Side
3. South Side
Office:
1. East Side
Number of Employees in Storage Areas:
Garden Way
6
Grand Union
6
Grandma Pat's
4
Laundromat
1
Liquor Store
3
Total
20
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October 6, 1981
Number of Spaces
140
238
118
23
30
Total 549
285
13
26
Subtotal 324
227
Total 551
Number of Truck Deliveries
Garden Way
7/week
Grand Union
12/week
Grandma Pat's
2/week
Liquor Store
3/week
August 6, 1982
Garden Way, Inc.
P.O. .Box 97
Charlotte, Vermont 05445
To whom itmmay concern:
Due to an apparent oversight, neither Garden Way nor Thomas Farrell
applied for subdivision approval for a recent sale of land from the latter
to the former. The lack of approval is a violation of the City's Subdivision
Requlations, subject to penalty,a nd must be corrected as soon as possible.
Please contact my office to arrange for an application for subdivision
approval. I do not expect any substantive problems in attaining that
approval once you have filed your application.
Sincerely,
David H. Spitz,
City Planner
DHS/mcg
City of South Burlington
r 575 DORSET STREET
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05401
PLANNER
863-2882
July 30, 1982
William Schroeder
Downs, Rachlin, and Martin
100 Dorset Street
South Burlington, Vermont 05401
Dear Mr. Schroeder:
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
658-2486
Concerning the apparent lack of a subdivision approval for Garden Way's
purchase of 10.1 acres of land fronting on Farrell Road from Thomas A. Farrell,
I will ask Garden Way to correct tht situation. We had understood that 10.1
acres of land was previously subdivided from the balance of Mr. Farrell's land.
If that cannot be proved, then Garden Way will have to correct the error with a
final plat application to the South Burlington Planning Commission.
In substance, the area of land to be subdivided and purchased by Kravco is no
different whether the land was subdivided from the entire original Farrell parcel
or from the smaller Garden Way property. The details of the proposed Kravco development
are unaffected, therefore I see no reason to prevent Kravco's purchase of the land
or to withhold a zoning permit for the approved development. The apparent technical
oversight regarding the previous subdivision will have to be corrected by Garden Way,
but that is a separate matter.
Sincerely,
David H. Spitz,
City Planner
DHS/df
Garden kk)'a , Incorporated
Charlotte, Vermont 05445
(802) 425-2147
Dick Ward
Zoning Administrator
575 Dorset St.
South Burlington, VT 05401
Dear Mr. Ward,
I've met with the fire
times in the past week and
location of the additional
shopping center.
October 22, 1981
chief, Mr. James Goddette, several
we have determined the number and
fire hydrants needed at Garden Way's
Specifically, we have agreed upon 3 new hydrants in the
parking lot area of the shopping center. One will require a new
8" line to tap off an existing water line.
We will have the work done according to the city's specifi-
cations. The work will commence in the spring and will be com-
pleted before our scheduled occupancy in September, 1982.
Yours,
L---�--"
Jan Johns
Project Coordinator
cc: James Goddette
David Snitz
October-14, 1981
Jan Johnsen
Garden Way, Inc.
516 Shelburne Street
South Burlington, Vermont 05401
Dear Jan,
The Planning Commission approved your application
novations to the Grand Way building at its October 13,
A copy of the approval with stipulations and findings
be sent to you under separate oover.
Sincerly,
David H. Spitz,
City Planner
DS/mcg
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1981 meeting.
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OCTOBER 13, 1981
Mr. Jacob seconded the motion.
Xr. Poger asked Mr. Liu whether he objected to his recreation fee
being used anywhere in the city, as the city sees fit, as long as it is
used for recreation. Mr. Liu did not object to that.
The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Spitz said the School Board had submitted a letter stating that
they would pick up children at this location. The building will look
similar to buildings in the development.
Mr. Walsh asked if the sidewalk was cleared in the winter and was told
it was.
Mr. Poger stated that the Planning Commission appreciated Treetop's
efforts in closing the emergency access and in building this shelter.
Mr. Mona moved that the South Burlington_ Planning_ Commission_approye
the application_by Treetop Association for construction of a 6 foot by 10
foot school bus stop shelter to be located approximately 75 feet west of the
Treetops_main_entrance next to and st north of the sidewalk, subject to the
following stipulations:
1. A paved walkway shall be p_roveded from the bus shelter to the curb
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at Kennedy Drive._
2. The shelter _shall be maintained by the condominium association.
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If maintenance is improper, the city shall have the option to remove the shelter.
Mr. Jacob seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
cite plan application by Garden ways _)Inc. for renovations to the vacant
Grandway store to create 6fl' cds. a retail store. and storage space for
Garden iay
Mr. Poger said the fire chief had submitted a letter on the project
and he added that the Zoning Board had, several months ago, given its
approval to the multiple uses on the site.
It was noted that the Oppenlander report indicated that traffic to be
generated by Garden Way would be about 112 that generated by the old Grandway
store, at peak hour. The state also will be making major traffic changes
in this area in the future.
Garden 'day has the Grandway property, some vacant land in the rear for
future expansion, and a right of way across Farrell land.
Ar. Sky Thurber, representing Garden 'day, said the vacant area had been
included in the traffic figures the city was working with.
Messrs. Duncan and Lindberg explained the proposal. ;sir. Duncan said
landscaping; in keeping with the Garden Way idea would be put in, such as
edible landscaping. He noted that the parking spaces would be changed from
angled spaces to 900 spaces. There will be 20' between parking stalls.
The front 15' adjacent to the building will be landscaped. They will
keep most of the landscaping close to the building. There will be trees in
the curbed island areas.
Mr. Duncan said retail customers would enter from the Shelburne Road
side of the building and park in front. Garden Way employees would use the
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PLANNING CON:°MISSION
OCTOBER 13, 1981
Home Avenue entrance and would park in the rear. Garden Way has a right of
way to use that land. They will have about 190 employees. Trucks will also
use the Home Avenue entrance and will go to the loading docks in the rear.
Garden 'clay will remove the "mansard" roof and replace it with one which
is lower in scale. They will go through the sign review process. Mr. Thurber
hoped the design they plan for the Garden Way area can be carried out on the
rest of the building, but there are existing leases which they have to work
with.
Mr. Duncan said lower scale lighting would be put in. It may be some
type of vapor lighting. They will have no more light poles than they have now.
Mr. Mona asked about outside displays. Mr. Duncan said there would be
spring green goods and outdoor furniture, but there would still be room for
pedestrian traffic under the overhang. Mr. Mona requested fencing between
the tiller demonstration area and the road and he was told that could be done.
It could be a 2 rail fence.
It was noted that some open areas in the parking lot would be closed.
Mr. Duncan said bank traffic would work the same after that as it does now,,
but Mr. Spitz was concerned that if 2-3 cars were in line at the bank, it
would create a bottleneck in through traffic. He felt the situation should
be revolved before a certificate of occupancy was issued.
Mr. Thurber said Garden Way's busy times were spring, late summer, and
Christmas. They will abandon the building they have now on Williston Road.
Mr. Poger asked about filling on the vacant land and Mr. Thurber said
they realized that they would have to talk about that with the city before it
was done. They have no immediate plans to fill back there. They are hoping
to start construction the first of the year and occupy the building in
September of 1982.
Mr. Poger felt this would be a big improvement in the area.
Mr. Mona moved th�t the_ Louth _ Burl ington Planning Commission approve the
.2ite plan application by Garden Way, Inc. for renovations to the old Grandway
store and use as offices and a retail store, as depicted on a plan entitled
"Garden Way, Site Plan prepared by Colin P. Lindberg, AIA; dated October 13,
1981, subject to the following stipulations:
1. A bond for landscaping_(825,000)_ plus curb work_and sign removal
shall be provided.
2. Both curb radii of the northerly access shall be enlarged.
3. Number of fire hydrants and adequacy of water supply shall be
approved by the fire chief and by the city water department respectively.
4. The plan entitled "Plat of Survey, Seaway Shopping Center Corporation
and Thomas A. Farrell" shall be attached to the record plan. This approval,
includes portions of Parcel l and Parcel 2 as well as a right of way over
the Farrell property as shown on that plan.
5. Drainage atterns shall be reviewed when the easterly portion of the
property (Parcel 2 is developed.
6. A certificate of occupancy may not be issued until a revised
circulation plan for the Chittenden Bank has been approved bathe Planning
Commission.
5.
PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 13, 1981
7. The lighting shall be reviewed and approved by the city planner.
8. There shall be a fence between the tiller demonstration area and
the traffic.
9. This approval expires in 6 months.
Mr. Levesque seconded the motion and all voted for it.
Other business
Mr. Spitz noted that Carden Way was applying for a Vermont Industrial
Development Authority (VIDA) loan and they need Commission approval. He
read a form which the Commission has been asked to sign, which states that
the Commission has studied the proposal, that it violates no existing ordinances,
is in accordance with the Master Plan, will not involve unusual costs for the
city, and is in the best interests of the city. The Commission members
stated why they felt it was in the best interests of the city (the reasons
are on the form) and they signed it.
Continuation of public hearing on application by South Burlington Realty
Corporation for final plat approval of a 40.6 acre planned commercial
development entitled Corporate Circle located south of Williston Road and
east of Dorset Street
Mr. Spitz said there were a number of items left to discuss. The city
manager wants a way to allow snow plows to continue on Mary Street and he
will accept a Y—shaped area . Mr. Schner, representing South Burlington
Realty, said he still had some problems with that.
Mr. Spitz was still interested in getting another road to Dorset St. Mr. Levesque-
noted that if that were put in, there might not have to be a 4 lane road.
Mr. roger said that after the road was turned over to the city, it would be
the city's responsibility to widen it, but Mr. Spitz felt that if the
development.'s traffic warrented a 4 lane road, the developer would be responsible
for that. He added that based on their traffic report, full development of
the site would require a 4 lane road. That is based on the traffic the
site alone would generate.
Mr. Spitz did not feel the second access was needed now. He felt it
should be resolved, but he felt development could start before it was resolved.
A.r. Levesque agreed. He felt it was the city's responsibility to aggressively
develop that road.
Mr. Mona wanted the Lake Buick right of way question settled and he wanted
to Know when in the development process the road would be pushed all the way
through to Hinesburg Road.
Mr. Levesque did not feel the right of way issue should be holding up approval of
the development and he was told it was not.
Mr. Poger mentioned the school's possible use of the Corporate Circle
road. Mr. Schner said the developer objected to the additional traffic.
Mr. Schner said he would like to discuss lot dimensions and coverage.
lie said that in his discussions with the planner the figure of a total of
70`w lot coverage of buildings and parking might be OK. Mr. Spitz said the
proposal for the basic commercial and industrial lots in the ordinance was
30% building coverage and 70.6' building, parking and outside storage coverage.
Mr. Poger noted that in this area, after taking out the road area, which is
7-8 acres, the developer would have 32-33 acres left out of the total 40 acres.
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OFFICE OF
JAMES W. GODDETTE, SR.
CHIEF
863.6455
October 133,1981
Mr. Sidney Poger Chairman
South Burlington Planning Commission
575 Dorset Street
South Burlington , Vermont 05401
Dear Mr. Poger,
To night the planning commission will review plans to change
the old Grand way into offices. Because of the size of the Grand
way complex I would like to bring to your attention that the water
system to that property must be up graded if we are to give proper
fire protection. At this time there is only one fire hydrant and
it is off the old Burlington water system.There is a new water
main which comes off Farrell Road to the Old Board Restaurant.
I feel if we are to give proper fire protection the water
main must be extended and more fire hydrants added.
If you have any questions please feel free to call me.
Sincerely
James W. Goddette Sr.
Chief.
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MOTION OF APPROVAL
For the Site Plan Application by Garden Way, Inc. for renovations
to the old Grandway store and use as offices and a retail store, as
depicted on a plan entitled "Garden Way, Site Plan prepared by Colin
P. Lindberg, AIA:
Stipulations:
1) A bond for landscaping ($25,000) plus curb work and sign removal
shall be provided.
2) The northern curb radius of the northerly access shall also be
enlarged.
3) Number of fire hydrants and adequacy of water supply shall be approved
by the Fire Chief and by the City Water Department respectively.
4) The plan entitled "Plat of Survey, Seaway Shopping Center Corporation
and Thomas A. Farrell" shall be attached to_ -the record plan. This approval
includes portions of Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 as well as a right-of-way
over the Farrell property as shown on that plan.
5) Drainage patterns shall be reviewed when the easterly portion of
the property (Parcel 2) is developed.
6) A certificate of occupancy may not be issued until a revised
circulation plan for the Chittenden Bank has been approved by the
Planning Commission.
7) This approval expires in 6 months.
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TRANSMITTAL COU _ P. LINDBERG ARCHITECT
120 Lake St - Burlington, Vermont05401
LETTER 802-864-4950 802-863-5790
PROJECT: Garden Way/Grandway ARCHITECT'S
PROJECT NO: 249
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South Burlington Planning Commission
TO: South Burlington, Vermont 05401
ATTN: LMr. David Spitz J
WE TRANSMIT:
( X) herewith ( ) under separate cover via _
( ) in accordance with your request
FOR YOUR:
( ) approval ( ) distribution to parties
( ) review & comment ( ) record
X) use ( )
THE FOLLOWING:
( ) information
DATE: October 6, 1981
If enclosures are not as noted, please
inform us immediately.
If checked below, please:
( ) Acknowledge receipt of enclosures.
( ) Return enclosures to us.
( X) Drawings ( ) Shop Drawing Prints ( ) Samples
( ) Specifications ( ) Shop Drawing Reproducibles ( ) Product Literature
( ) Change Order ( )
COPIES
DATE
DESCRIPTION
1
Site Plan - Landscaping Plan 30" x 42"
1
Truck Circulation - 30" x 42"
1
Employee/Customer Car Circulation - 301' x 42"
1
Elevations - Existing Conditions - 30".x 42"
1
West Elevation - Proposed 18" x 42"
1 East and North Elevations - 18" x 42"
1 Site Survey - 18" x 24"
REMARKS
COPIES TO: (with enclosures)
❑ BY: Robert L. Duncan, R.A.
COLIN P. LINDBERG AKCHITECT
120 Like Street • HL01111{;tOfl, Vermont 05401
802-8b4-4950 802-803-5790
GARDEN WAY SITE PLAN
Parking:
West Side
East Side
North Side
South Side
Required Parking:
Office Space 1/200 @ 28,000
Commercial Space 1/100 @ 23,800
Super Market 1/200 @ 23,500
Storage Areas 1/1,000 @ 22,300
Restaurant 1/4 seats @ 120
Total
Total
Number of Emolovees in Storage Areas:
Garden Way
6
Grand Union
6
Grandma Pat's
4
Laundromat
1
Liquor Store
3
Total
20
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October 1, 1981
Number of Spaces
299
247
13
26
585
140
238
118
23
30
549
Presentation to the Planning Commission
City of South Burlington
Garden Way, Inc.
October 1981
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Garden Way, Inc. has bought the Seaway Shopping Center lo-
cated at the junction of Shelburne Street and I-189 in South
Burlington, Vermont. The plans are to renovate the former Grandway
store section of the center into Garden Way offices and retail as
well as renovate and upgrade the entire shopping center facade and
parking lot.
GRAND,WAY
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Garden Way's Plans for the 'Grandway' Building
The Office Area
The Garden Way office area will be located on the east side
of the building. This area will provide Garden Way with offices
for its corporate, finance, retail, marketing services, and
personnel divisions. There will be 200 office employees. The en-
trance and parking lot for this area is on the east side of the
building.
The Garden Way Livinq Center
The Garden Way Living Center, a retail store now on Williston
Road in South Burlington, will be located on the west side of the
building facing Shelburne Road. It will be next to the Grand Union
supermarket. The number of store employees, both full and part-time,
is 25.
The Service Area
The service areas such as shipping and receiving, service shop,
and maintenance room will be located on the east side of the building.
These areas will be away from the employees entrance and accessible
to both large and small trucks. There will be 2 truck wells for
large trucks.
Future Expansion Area
There is approximately 11,000 square feet of space on the west
side of the building next to the Living Center that is intended for
future expansion.
Proposed Plans for the Facade
The facade of the shopping center will, be renovated completely.
The proposed facade provides for new materials such as wood and
metal 'standing seam' roofing to be used. There will be gabled en-
trance ways and a 'green belt' in the front facing the parking lot
and street. See Facade Elevation Drawing.
The Landscapin
Garden Way intends to landscape the shopping center extensively.
Maple trees, littleleaf linden trees, and pear trees will be planted
in and around the parking lot. The 'green belt' along the front of
the shopping center will. have numerous plantings of trees and shrubs.
See landscaping plan.
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Parking Information
Required Parking: Number of Spaces
Office Space 1/200 @ 28,000 140
Commercial Space 1/100 @ 23,800 238
Super Market 1/200 @ 23,500 118
Storage Areas 1/1,000 @ 22,300 23
Restaurant 1/4 seats @ 120 30
Total 549
Parking:
Customer:
1. West Side 285
2. North Side 13
3. South Side 26
Subtotal 324
Office:
1. East Side 227
Total: 551
Number of Truck Deliveries
Garden Way
7/week
Grand Union
12/week
Grandma Pat's
2/week
Liquor Store
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TRAFFIC IMPACT EVALUATION
FOR
GARDEN WAY
SHELBURNE ROAD
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT
TRANS/OP, INC.
P. 0. Box 23o4
South Burlington, Vermont 05401
October 1981
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Ms. Jan Johnsen
Project Director
Garden Way
516 Shelburne Road
South Burlington,
Dear Ms. Johnsent
TRANS/OP INC.
SYSTEMS ENGINEERS AND CONSULTANTS
P. O. BOX 2304 - SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05401
( 802 ) 878-5W7
October 8, 1981
Vermont 05401
In this evaluation, an impact assessment was performed for the
traffic situation that would result from the establishment of
retail -sales and general -office operations in the building that
was formerly occupied by Grand Way. The appropriate topics
selected for this traffic impact analysis of an alternate use of
a commercial development were relative trip generations, highway
and driveway geometric arrangements, and traffic safety. This
proposed operation is located in the shopping -center area on
Shelburne Road in South Burlington.
Please advise of any additional assistance that may be required
in regard to the anticipated traffic patterns that would result
from the planned alternate uses of this commercial land. Thank
you.
Very truly yours,
Joseph C. Oppenlander, P.E. OF vk-
Vice-President Q G.Opp FL90
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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
TRIP GENERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GEOMETRIC FEATURES . . . . . . , . . . . . . . 11
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS . . . . . . . . . 12
SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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TRAFFIC IMPACT EVALUATION
FOR
GARDEN WAY
SHELBURNE ROAD
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VER14ONT
INTRODUCTION
Attraction and expansion of commercial activities enhance
Ithe economic base of a community and provide employment oppor-
tunities for its citizens. Traffic conditions are often affected
In the general vicinity of shopping areas by the vehicular trips
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Ithat are generated by these retail and office establishments.
However, actual rates of trip generations vary with the particular
Itypes of commercial operations.
The purpose of this transportation planning study was to
Idevelop a comparative evaluation of the traffic conditions for the
I same commercial facility with different business uses. In par-
ticular, the modification of a building that was used in the
Icontext of a shopping center to a facility that serves a combi-
nation of speciality retail sales and general office operations was
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appraised in terms of relative trip generations, highway and
driveway geometric features, and traffic safety. These commercial
operations are planned to be located in the building formerly occu-
pied by Grand Way in the Seaway Shopping Center. The location of
this proposed retail -office facility on Shelburne Road in South
Burlington, Vermont, is shown as site A on the map in Figure 1.
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IIn the area of this South Burlington shopping complex,
traffic movements on Shelburne Road are served by a four -lane
highway with left -turn lanes at the intersection with O'Dell
Parkway and Home Avenue and with left -turn lanes and right-
turning roadways at the intersection with the driveways to Seaway
and Sears Shopping Centers. Right-of-way control is provided by
traffic signals at these two intersections, both of which provide
access to the proposed commercial facility. Traffic flows on
Shelburne Road are also regulated by a posted speed limit of
35 mph.
Development features of Garden Way are summarized in Table 1
In terms of land -use activities, gross areas of building usages,
and trip generation rates for the afternoon peak hour of traffic
volumes on Shelburne Road. Similar data are presented in Table 2
for the previous use of this building as a 'department store in a
shopping center' by Grand Way.
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TABLE 1
PROPOSED GARDEN WAY DEVELOPMENT
Shelburne Road
Item
Gross area - sq ft
Ave. weekday two-way trip
rate - vpd/1000 sq ft
Ave. p.m. peak -hour one-way trip
rate - vph/1000 sq ft
Enter
Exit
Non -diverted linked trips - %
South Burlington, Vermont
Land -use Activity
Retail Stores General Offices
33t158 37t392
58.o 12.3
1.7 0.36
2.4 1.84
25 0
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TABLE 2
GRAND WAY OPERATION
Shelburne Road
Item
Gross area - sq ft
Ave. weekday two-way trip
rate - vpd/1000 sq f t
Ave. p.m. peak -hour one-way trip
rate - vph/1000 sq f t
Enter
Exi t
Non -diverted linked trips - %
South Burlington, Vermont
Land -use Activity
Shopping Center
71,546
79.1
3.9
4.3
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TRIP GENERATIONS
For the purposes of this traffic impact evaluation, only
the trip generations for the former and the proposed uses of
the commercial building were compared in a relative manner to
describe the net effects on traffic flows. Although some
volume count data are available for studies in 1975 at the
intersections of Shelburne Road, Seaway Driveway, and Sears
Driveway and of Shelburne Road, O'Dell Parkway, and Home Avenue,
current vehicular volumes are not available at these locations.
The trip generations that were developed for Garden Way and
Grand Way are presented, respectively, in Tables 3 and 4. Both
average weekday (24 hours), two-way trips (enter and exit) are
provided along with the afternoon peak -hour volumes by enter,
exit and total. The afternoon peak -hour volumes are indicative
of that afternoon hour when traffic volumes reach maximum values
on Shelburne Road.
The relative impact of trip generations for the two uses of
this commercial facility is illustrated in Table 5, where ratios
for Garden Way use to Grand Way use are provided. In general, the
proposed retail -office establishment is expected to generate less
than one-half of the vehicular trips that result from a 'depart-
ment store in a shopping center'. This finding is evident for
both the average weekday and the afternoon peak hour.
The 1981 average daily traffic volume for Shelburne Road is
approximately 18,520 vpd in the vicinity of Seaway and Sears
Driveways. This average measure of traffic demand has decreased
since Grand Way ceased business operations at this location.
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TABLE 3
GARDEN WAY TRIP GENERATIONS
Shelburne Road South Burlington, Vermont
Time Trips
Office Area Retail Area Total
Ave. weekday, 460 1923 2383
two-way - vpd
Afternoon peak hour - vph
Enter
Exit
Total
13 56 69
69 80 149
82 136 218
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TABLE 4
GRAND WAY TRIP GENERATIONS
Shelburne Road
Time
Ave. weekday,
two-way - vpd
Afternoon peak hour - vph
Enter
Exit
Total
South Burlington, Vermont
Trips
Retail Area
5659
279
308
587
TABLE 5
COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF TRIP GENERATIONS
Shelburne Road
Time
Ave. weekday,
two-way
Afternoon peak hour
Enter
Exit
Total
0
South Burlington, Vermont
Ratio of Garden Way to Grand Way
o.42
0.25
o.48
0.37
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IEmployee parking and truck loading/unloading facilities are
to be located in the rear area of this commercial building.
IInternal circulation arrangement on the site thus promotes more
equitable use of the two access facilities, Seaway Driveway and
IO'Dell Parkway. In addition, only minimal truck traffic should
Ioccur in the front parking lot, which is designed to serve
customer needs. This arrangement should enhance on -site traffic
I efficiency and safety.
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GEOIY,ETRIC FEATURES
Access locations to this commercial facility are already
available on Shelburne Road at Seaway Driveway and O'Dell Parkway.
The proposed plan for internal traffic circulation will encourage
customer use of Seaway Driveway and employee and truck travel on
O'Dell Parkway. In addition, the geometric features of the
customer parking area will accommodate shoppers to and from the
north through the intersection of Shelburne Road, O'Dell Parkway,
and Home Avenue.
Seaway Driveway is arranged for the turning characteristics
of the passenger -car design vehicle. This point of ingress and
egress does not adequately accommodate the needs of truck combi-
nations. However, most truck traffic will utilize O'Dell Parkway
for goods movements to and from. Garden Way. To facilitate more
readily the right turn from Shelburne Road to O'Dell Parkway for
truck combinations, the curb return in the southeast quadrant of
the Shelburne Road -O'Dell Parkway -Home Avenue intersection should
be redesigned with a three -centered symmetric compound curve having
radii of 180-60-180 ft. This curve arrangement readily accommo-
dates the minimum turning path of the WB-50 design vehicle with a
minimal increase in the paved area of the intersection proper.
Also, the actual spacing of approximately 360 f t between the two
Intersections exceeds the recommended limiting value of 350 f t for
a speed limit of 35 mph posted on an arterial street.
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Pertinent accident characteristics are summarized in Table 6
for Shelburne Road in the vicinity of Seaway and Sears Shopping
Centers. These data represent a portion of this arterial street
that is centered at Seaway and Sears Driveways and extends for
0.1 mile in both directions. These findings were developed from
the accident data files of the Vermont Agency of Transportation
for the period from 1974 through 1979•
The five-year total of 84 accidents amounts to an average
rate of about 17 accidents per year. However, approximately 90
percent of the known causes can be attributed to driver and/or
pedestrian errors. Pertinent features of roadway design and/or
traffic control offer little'or no causative explanation of the
reported traffic accidents. Selective enforcement and/or driver
educational activities, rather than traffic engineering Improve-
ments, are suggested measures for enhancing safety along this
section of Shelburne Road.
The types of reported accidents are predominantly indicative
of collisions with slight severity. This fact is further demon-
strated by the lack of any fatal accidents and the preponderance
of property -damage -only mishaps.
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TABLE 6
ACCIDENT CHARACTERISTICS
Shelburne Road South Burlington, Vermont
Category Number Percentage
Causes
Driver errors
Inattention
27
32
Failure to yield right-of-way
19
23
Following too close
8
10
Hit and run
5
6
Traffic control violation
2
2
Improper passing
2
2
Liquor
2
2
Other
5
6
Pedestrian errors
2
2
Slippery road
3
4
Miscellaneous
5
6
Unknown
4
5
Total
84
100
Types
Rear end
30
36
Sideswipe
16
19
Turning
15
18
Right angle
10
12
Hit obstacle
5
6
Backing
3
4
Hit pedestrian
2
2
Miscellaneous
2
2
Unknown
1
1
Total
84
100
Severities
Fatal 0 0
Personal injury 17 20
Property -damage -only. 67 80
Total 84 100
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SUMMARY
The traffic impact of the proposed Garden Way, a retail-
sale and general -office operation in the Seaway Shopping Center
on Shelburne Road in South Burlington, has been appraised in terms
of trip generations, roadway and driveway geometry, and highway
safety. This use of the existing commercial area represents a
change in the same structure from a 'shopping center department
store' to a retail -office complex. As a result, future trip
generations to and from this alternate commercial land -use activity
are estimated to be less than one-half of those vehicular trips
produced and attracted by Grand Way. Less -tense traffic -gener-
ating business operations are, therefore, being established in the
vacant building of the Seaway Shopping Center.
Only minor geometric changes are required at the intersection
of Shelburne Road, O'Dell Parkway, and Home Avenue to accommodate
the circulation pattern that is recommended for truck combinations
serving this shopping center. No geometric design and/or traffic
control improvements are correlated with the traffic accident
situation on Shelburne Road.
After Garden Way has commenced operation at the proposed
location and traffic patterns have stabilized, vehicular volume
studies should be conducted to develop proper traffic signal
timings at the intersections of Shelburne Road and Seaway and Sears
Driveways and of Shelburne Road, O'Dell Parkway, and Home Avenue.
The signal controllers should be responsive to fluctuations in
traffic demands and should accommodate pedestrian volumes between
the two shopping centers that are located on opposite side of
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IShelburne Road. In addition to proper signal system designs,
all signing and marking of the various roadway elements should be
Ireviewed for appropriateness and completeness. Periodic review of
all traffic control devices is essential for maintaining efficiency
and safety on the streets and at the intersections.
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MEMORANDUM
To: South Burlington Planning Commission
From: William J. Szymanski, City Manager
Re: Next week's agenda items
Date: 10/9/81
2) Ying Liu, Dorset Street
1. Sewage pumping station and force main shall be privately owned and main-
tained until such time when the City expands its collection system and the
station can be eliminated. The station must be installed on private property
not within the Dorset Street right -of-way.
3) Treetop Bus Shelter, Kennedy Drive
1. Shelter should be of the type similar to those installed and maintained
by C.C. T.A.
2. A paved walkway should be provided to Kennedy Drive.
3. Shelter shall be maintained by the condominium Association If maintainerce
becomes a problem city shall have the option to remove.
4) 'Gardenway; Shelburne Road
1. Landscape islands and perimeter areas shall have barrier type curbs.
2. A site drainage plan should be prepared and submitted for review. The site
lacks a drainage system which contributes to the serious deteroration of the paved
surface.
5) Corporate Circle
1. After a meeting with developer and engineer the items stated in previous
memo have been resolved except for the Mary Street turnaround and the access
drive to Central School. Both are very important issues. The Mary Street
turnaround is important for maintenance of this street Snow plows have to
have a place to turnaround. The entrance to Central School has been planned
for years. This new entrance will eliminate school bus traffic on Williston Road.
2. Traffic signals at Dorset Street must be updated to accomodate the new street
prior to opening this street for public use. This work to be coordinated with
Bruce Houghton.
3. The Hinesburg Road intersection will require traffic signals. This work must
be coordinated with State Highway Department which has jurisdiction over
Hinesburg Road.
4. Underground power shall have provisions for street lights.
October 9, 1981
Mr. David Spitz, City Planner
South Burlington Planning Commission
575 Dorset Street
South Burlington, Vermont
Dear Mr. Spitz:
I've looked at the site plans of Garden Way, Inc.
for the Seaway Shopping Center and have no objections to
these plans.
incerely,
Herman Thomas
October 8, 1981
Mr. David Spitz, City Planner
South Burlington Planning Commission
575 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT
Dear Mr. Spitz:
I've looked at the site plans of Garden Way, Inc. for the
Seaway Shopping Center and have no objections to these plans.
In particular, I approve of the modifications at the entrance
at the Shelburne Road - O'Dell Parkway - Home Avenue intersection
as shown on the site plan. These include the painted lines on
the pavement that will direct traffic into the Seaway Shopping
Center and O'Dell Parkway. I understand that Garden Way will bay
for the changes that are necessary to accomodate truck and car
traffic at this entrance/exit point.
Sincerely,
Thomas Farrell
MEMORANDUM
To: South Burlington Planning Commission
From: David H. Spitz, City Planner
Re: Next week's agenda items
Date: 10/9/81
2) Ying Liu, Ashbrook Park
There are no major changes since preliminary plat approval. However,
several previous stipulations on driveway widths and curb radii, parking spaces,
and fire hydrant location have not yet been incorporated into the engineering
plans. This must be done prior to final approval. Also, size of the cedar hedge
screening the adjacent dwelling must be shown on the plans.
A recreation fee will be required.
Final approvals by the city attorney and by the water department are still
forthcoming.
3) Treetops Bus Shelter
Section 19.752 of the projx)sed zoning ordinance (and a similar :,(.-ction of
the existing ordinance) rcKluires that any transit authority bus shelter located
within the City r-o-w be approved by the Planning Commission. I feel that school
bus shelters should be treated the same way.
The shelter will be outside of the sidewalk about 75 feet west of the main
entrance. I see no problems with this application.
4) Garden Way
Applicants received a multiple use variance from the Zoning Board several
months ago. They plan to use old Grandway building for offices, a retail sure,
and storage space (see attached brochure).
The Garden Way uses are expected to generate considerabley less traffic
than the previous Grand Way store (see attached traffic report). Therefore, I
have not asked the applicants to evaluate the ability of the roadway to handle
existing through traffic (as would be required in a PCD application) but only
to evaluate Garden Way's entering and exiting movements. Since traffic signals
currently exist at both major entrances, the only suggested improvement is an
increase in curb radii at the northerly entrance where trucks will. be encouraged
to enter and exit.
The major changes, in addition to extensive landscaping, will be in internal
traffic circulation. The large opening between Garden Way's parking lot and
Agel-Corman will be closed, thereby discouraging cars from using the parking lot
as a bypass to the traffic signal. One opening will still remain next to the
drive-thru bank, and conflicts with the bank's stacking lanes must still be
resolved before the new arrangement can.be approved.
Lastly, extensive drainage improvements will be needed. These will not alter
landscaping or circulation patterns, but stipulations for drainage review and
approval by the City administration should be made.
Garden Way Incorporated
Charlotte, Vermont 05445
(802) 425-2147
Mr. David Spitz,
South Burlington
575 Dorset Street
South Burlington,
Dear Mr. Spitz,
October 8, 1981
City Planner
Planning Commission
Vermont
Enclosed is the easement agreement for Garden Way/Grandway
that you requested.
There are basically 2 types of easements noted. I've under-
lined one on Page 2 and starred another schedule A, which is the
actual specific location description. These easements allow us
to open the curb and paint the directional lines on the pavement
as we have in the site plan. In addition, Mr. Farrell has agreed
to the changes as shown on our site plan.
If you have any questions please feel free to call me or our
lawyer, Jon Eggleston, at Samuelson, Portnow, Miller and Eggleston,
Ltd., 862-6511.
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Encl: 1 easement
agreement
SincerXnsen
Ja Jo
Project Coordinator
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INDENTURE
Indenture made this 30th day of June, 1981, between FARRELL CORPORATION,
a Vermont corporation having a principal place of business in South
Burlington, Vermont and THOMAS A. FARRELL, of South Burlington, County
of Chittenden, and State of Vermont (jointly and severally "Grantors")
and GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED, a Connecticut corporation with a place of
business in Charlotte, Vermont ("Grantee").
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, Grantors or either of them own certain land and premises
in South Burlington, Vermont, located adjacent to and northerly of
certain land and premises acquired this day by Grantee by Warranty Deeds
of Seaway Shopping Center Corporation and Thomas A. Farrell, recorded or
to be recorded in the South Burlington Land Records; and
WHEREAS, Grantee has requested that Grantors grant an easement and
right of way over a portion of the said land and premises owned by
Grantors for the benefit of said land and premises acquired by Grantee;
and
WHEREAS, Grantors have agreed to grant such easement and right of
way on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW , T H E R F. FORE :
In consideration of the premises, the sum of One Dollar ($1.00),
and other good and valuable consideration, Grantors hereby grant to
Grantee, its successors and assigns forever, a perpetual easement and
right of way as follows:
Full and free right and liberty for Grantee and such successors and
assigns, and its and their tenants, servants, visitors, and licenses,
in common with all others now or hereafter having rights therein,
with or without vehicles of any description, for all purposes
connected with the use and enjoyment of the said land and premises
to pass and repass over and across the strip of land described on
Schedule A attached hereto for the purpose of ingress and egress
from and to Shelburne Street and Farrell Street, together with the
right to pave, illuminate, landscape, maintain and improve such
easement and right of way for such purposes, subject to the following:
1. Rights of Herman S.
Thomas and
Mavis C. Thomas, their successors
and assigns, as set
forth in a
certain Warranty Deed dated
.January 28, 1960 and
recorded
in the South Burlington Land
Records in Volume 50
at Pages
481-487.
2. Rif;hts of ChMiplain
Oil Company,
Inc. as set forth in a certain
Warranty Deed dated
South Burlington
September
10, 1975 and recorded in the
Land
Records
in Volume 126 at Pages 1-3.
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3. Rights of Champlain Oil Company under Lease Agreement with
Farrell'Corporation dated September 8, 1971.
4. Rights, if any, of Tenants under leases which have this day
been assigned to Grantee by Seaway Shopping Center Corporation,
and rights, if any, of William Martow and others under Lease
Agreement with Thomas A. Farrell dated June 17, 1980 and
recorded in the South Burlington Land Records in Volume 162 at
Page 208, and of International Television Corporation, if any,
under Lease Agreement with Thomas A. Farrell dated .Tune 30,
1980.
5. Rights of the Grantors, their successors and assigns to maintain,
repair and replace the landscaping islands substantially as
now existing to the south of The Old Board restaurant so-called,
as shown on the map or plan identified on Schedule A attached
hereto.
Grantee, by acceptance of tills deed expressly agrees and
assents to the following:
1.. No use and enjoyment by Grantee, nor any action by Grantee
pursuant hereto, shall materially limit or adversely affect
the right of Grantors and others claiming by and through them
to use and enjoy such strip of land for the purpose of ingress
and egress from and to Shelburne Street and Farrell Street.
2. Grantee shall reimburse Grantors, promptly on demand, for
seventy-five percent (75%) of the costs of repairs, maintenance,
snow removal, taxes, illumination and similar expenses incurred
by Grantors on account of such strip of land. Grantors shall
be under no obligation to contribute to the costs of any
expenditures made by or on behalf of the Grantee with respect
to such easement and right of way. The Grantee's percentage
responsibility shall he subject to renegotiation by the parties,
in good faith, upon the written request of either, to fairly
reflect the relative usage of such right of way by and on
behalf of each.
3.
premises over, across, to and with
rl' o way it grantee an conveyed,
DUE suu,�ect to and w{.thout warranty or repretien[atiou a5 to the riGhts
of third parties in and to the same, is _the .and premises 1 ins
Grantors expressly reserve the right to establish reasonable
rules and regulations and engage in actions for the control
and movement of traffic within said strip and to grant tiimilar
rights to the purchasers and occupants of other lands owned by
Grantors, but, in each case, only to the extent that the same
do 'lot materially adversely affect the Grantee's use and
enjoyment of the easement and right of way granted hereby.
MSO included in the land and
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between that certain property conveyed by Thomas A. Farrell to Herman S.
omas an avis Thom —as -by`1�Tarranty ee ate anuary o
record in Volume 50, Page 481 of the Land Records of the City of South
Burlington an t e caster y ine of �heTburne treet.
Also included in this easement and right of way is the perpetual
right and easement in favor of the said Grantee, its successors and
assigns, to maintain the existing encroachment of The Chittenden Trust
Company branch bank building roof, as shown and depicted on the map or
plan identified on the attached Schedule A, to which reference is made.
To have and to hold said easement and right of way unto the said
Grantee, its successors and assigns forever, as appurtenant to the said
land and premises of the Grantee.
The Grantors covenant with the said Grantee that, subject to the
qualification stated on Schedule A, they are the owners of the land and
premises over and across which said easement and right of way is hereby
granted and have good right and title to grant the same in manner aforesaid.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantors have executed and caused this instrument
to be executed this 30th day of .June, 1981.
In Presence Of:
Thomas A. Farrell
FARRELL CORPORATION
By: 11Cb✓
llavid M. 1'arrell
Its President, duly authorized
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN, SS.
At Burlington, in said County anti State, on this 30th day of julle,
1931, per>unzilly appeared THOMAS A. FARRELL, and he acknowledged this
instrument by him sealed and suhsc rib - to be his free act and (feed.
Before me,
Notary Public
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STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN, SS.
At Burlington, in said County and State, on this 30th day of June,
1981, personally appeared DAVID M. FARRELL, President and duly authorized
officer of FARRELL CORPORATION, and he acknowledged the within instrument
by him sealed and subscribed to be his free act and deed and that of
FARRELL CORPORATION.
Before me,
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Notary Public --
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Schedule A*
A strip of land in the City of South Burlington, County of Chittenden,
and State of Vermont, bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at A point in the easterly line of Shelburne Street
marking the northerly line of a curbeut located directly across
Shelburne Street from Home Avenue in the City of Burlington, which
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point is situated approximately 175 feet northerly from an iron pin
marking, the northwesterly corner of property now or formerly Seaway
Shopping Center Corporation; thence proceeding easterly in a line
perpendicular to Shelburne Street, a distance of 50 feet to a
point; thence turning to the right and proceeding S 17031'50" W a
distance of 115.00 feet to a point in the northerly line of the
sixty foot right of way hereinafter described; thence turning to,
the left and proceeding in an easterly direction in a line parallel
to and 60 feet northerly of the southerly line hereinafter mentioned,
to a point in the westerly line of Farrell Street; thence turning
to the right and proceeding in a southerly direction, along the
westerly line of Farrell Street, a distance of 60 feet to an iron
pin; thence turning to the right and proceeding N 72°28'10" W a
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distance of 309.43 feet to a point; thence proceeding in a curve to
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the left having a radius of 172.99 feet a distance of 93.49 feet to
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a point; thence proceeding in a curve to the right having a radius
of 230.15 feet a distance of 124.38 feet to a point; thence proceeding
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N 72°28'10" W a distance of 63.37 feet to a point; thence proceeding
in a curve to the right having a radius of 234.43 feet a distance
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of 126.69 feet to a point; thence proceeding in a curve to the left
having a radius of 186.62 feet a distance of 100.85 feet to an iron
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pin marking; the northeasterly corner of property now or formerly
Seaway Shopping
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Center Corporation; thence proceeding N 72°28'10" W
a distance of 500 feet to an iron pin in the easterly lint_ of
Shelburne Street, marking the northwesterly corner of said Seaway
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Shopping Center Corporation property; thence turning to the right
and proceeding in a northerly direction along; the easterly tine of
Shelburne Street a distance of approximately 175 feet to the point
and place of beginning.
Said right of way is shown on a certain map or plan entitled "Plat
of Survey for Seaway Shopping Center Corporation and Thomas A.
Farrell" prepared by John A. Marsh, dated June 4, 1981 and recorded
or to be recorded in the South Burlington Land Records, to which
reference is made.
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Marketing Services:
'1500 Shelburne Road
'1475 Shelburne Road
'346 Shelburne Road
Administrative Offices
O'Brien Realty Bldg.
2-A, Tafts Corners
Williston, VT
Catalog Fulfillment
Charlotte, VT
Garden Way Living Center
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GRAND WAY FACT SHEET
Existing
Projected
# of People
# of Cars
Time
7:30-8:30
Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
17,700
60
52�
11,688
20
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7:30-8:30
2,595
6,800
27
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December 17, 1981
mr. Don Morley
Burlington Traffic Commission
72 S. Winooski Avenue
Burlington, Vermont 05401
Dear Don:
In response to the letter you forwarded to us from Ernest Pomerleau dated
October 30, 1981 concerning the Sears complex intersection. We would respond
to the questions as follows:
1) Yes; co-ordination is planned on U.S. 7 from Baldwin Avenue north
through the Home Avenue intersection. This will include the Sears
Shopping Center and the new I-189 interchange ramp.
2) Yes; there will be multiple timing plans.
3) At this time, we have designed three timing plans which include:
a) A.M. peak progression for inbound (northbound) traffic with a
limited progression southbound.
b) Off peak co-ordination providing for a balanced flow.
c) P.M. peak progression for outbound (southbound) flow with
limited progression northbound.
4) Timing plans will be activated either by dial changes at individual
intersections at selected times, or, (if solid state equipment is
used), by programming the controllers or the master controller. The
intersections will be semi -actuated (i.e. actuation will be provided
on the side streets and some of the turning lanes on Rte. 7). If
there are no calls on the side streets, the green will dwell on Rte. 7.
5) We have not yet designed for fluctuations in seasonal travel patterns.
Longer (or shorter) cycle lengths could easily be implemented to cover
these changes in demand.
6) There will be phasing changes in the affected intersections too
numerous to list.
7) The phasing at Ramp "C" will be: Phase A - U.S. 7 North and South with
pedestriantcrossingRamp "C", and Phase B - Ramp "C" left turn to U.S. 7
Southhound. There will he a slip ramp for Ramp "C" traffic wishing to
go North on U.S. 7. This will be a yield condition.
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8) The Nu.)hhound and Southhound phases wiil be co-ordinated at all
intersections (Home Avenue through Baldwin Avenue).
An additional sLI,,iigilt through r•anip into >e,irs from Ramp "C" vjould be
feasible only if left turns onto it from U.S. 7 Northbound are prohibited. This
is the critical intersection in the system during peak hours, and we cannot
afford to devote time to the left turn. Northbound traffic on Rte. 7 wishing
to go to Sears would continue through to the existing left turn lane at the
Sears entrance. Traffic would be allowed to exit from this proposed access to
go South only without lengthening the cycle length or adding a new phase.
Hopefully we have answered Ernest' questions soLisfactorily. Let nie know
if additional information is required.
Since - ly,
Frank C. Evans
Survey and Plans Engineer
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POMERLEAU
NOV 2 1981
October 30, 1981
Mr. Don Morley
Burlington Traffic Commission
72 S. Winooski Avenue
Burlington, Vermont 05401
Dear Don:
In reference to the potential complexities occurring from the
interaction of the proposed southern.connector interchange
adjacent to our Sears Complex, I am writing to request that
when possible you obtain information regarding the status of
this interchange's effect on the existing traffic light system
and subsequently consequences to traffic flow in this area.
Specifically, Don, if you could attempt to obtain answers to the
following questions, it would be very helpful I am sure for both
of us.
1. Does the V.A.T. plan to coordinate the proposed signalized
intersection at the intersection of I 189 off ramp and
Shelburne Road with the existing intersection to the North
and South?
2. If this intersection will be coordinated, will there be more
than one timing plan for the system?
3. If there is going to be more than one timing plan, how many
timing plans will there be and what periods of day and/or
week or travel patterns will they address?
4. How will the various timing plans be activated?
5. How responsive will this system be to fluctuations in seasonal
travel patterns.
6. Will there be any phasing changes at existing intersections?
7. What will the phasing at the new intersection be?
8. What phase will be coordinated?
Pomerleau Real Estate Co. 69 College Street Burlington, Vermont 05-101 802/ W-2841
Mr. Don Morley
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As an interim measure, we are also attempting
iming to invnstigate rediexiin9
with your permission, the antiqu
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to review this situation with you, but obviously
be best directed until the Department of Transportation has answered
the above questions.
In addition, we also hope at some point to investigate with your
commission and with the Burlington Planning Commission, the feasibility
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I will look forward to your response.
Kindel personal regards,
Ernest A. Pomerleau
EAP/nlb
cc: David Bogue
Torrey Carpenter
Chairman Traffic Commission