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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
MEBTEC — 29 BERARD DRIVE
SITE PLAN #SP-07-10
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
MEBTEC, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking to amend a previously
approved site plan for a 20,800 sq. ft. multi -tenant and multi -use building. The
amendment consists of: 1) adding three (3) additional storage trailers at 320 sq. ft. each,
and 2) adding a 240 sq. ft. storage box, 29 Berard Drive.
Based on the plans and supporting materials contained in the document file for this
application, the Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
The applicant is seeking to amend a previously approved plan for a 20,800 sq. ft.
multi -tenant and multi -use building. The amendment consists of: 1) adding three
(3) additional storage trailers at 320 sq. ft. each, and 2) adding a 240 sq. ft.
storage box, 29 Berard Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is MEBTEC
3. The subject property is located in the Mixed Industrial & Commercial (Mixed IC)
Zoning District.
4. The application was received on March 1, 2007.
5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Site Plan Quarry Point Condominiums 29 Berard
Drive South Burlington Vermont", prepared by Michael Dugan, AIA, dated
8/17/90, with a last revised date of 2/27/07.
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
6. The building coverage is 14.8(maximum allowed is 40%). The addition of the
storage trailers/box increase coverage only minimally. The overall coverage is
54.5% (maximum allowed is 70%). Again, the addition of the storage trailers/box
increases coverage minimally. Front yard coverage will not be affected as a
result of this application.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
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SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a curb cut off Berard Drive. No changes are proposed.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. No parking changes are proposed.
11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking shall be provided on the subject property. Two (2) bicycle racks are
shown on the plan.
12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application.
Landscaping
13. There are no landscaping changes proposed as a result of this application. The
last approved plan showed a total of three (3) 6' — 8' White Pine Trees and one
(1) 2 '/z" — 3" caliper Royal Red Maple southerly of parking spaces #114 & 115.
The plan submitted shows only one (1) White Pine Tree in this area. The plan
should be revised to replace the trees missing from this plan.
14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow
storage areas must be shown on the plan. The plan indicates the snow storage
area(s).
Outdoor Lighting
15. There are no changes to outdoor lighting proposed.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to the site plan applications:
Traffic
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16. Traffic will not be affected by this application.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set
forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
17. The Comprehensive Plan states that the City should encourage development
while protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe
environment. The proposed project is in keeping with the recommended actions
of the Comprehensive Plan.
(b)The site shall be planned to accomplish a desirable transition from structure
to site, from structure to structure, and to provide for adequate planting, safe
pedestrian movement, and adequate parking areas.
18. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest
extent practicable.
19. Parking is located on the front, side and rear of the building. All parking is
existing with no additional parking proposed.
20. As noted above, bicycle rack location(s) are noted on the plan.
(d) Without restricting the permissible limits of the applicable zoning district,
the height and scale of each building shall be compatible with its site and
existing or adjoining buildings.
21. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground.
22. The plans do not indicate changes in utility service.
(0 The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to cerate attractive
transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be
encouraged.
23. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(g) Proposed structures shall be related harmoniously to themselves, the
terrain and to existing buildings and roads in the vicinity that have a visual
relationship to the proposed structures.
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24. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
In addition, to the above general review standards, site plan applications shall meet the
following specific standards set forth in Section 14.07 of the Land Development
Regulations:
(a) The reservation of land may be required on any lot for provision of access to
abutting properties whenever such access is deemed necessary to reduce curb
cuts onto an arterial or collector street, to provide additional access for
emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in the
area.
25. The reservation of land is not necessary.
(b) Electric, telephone, and other wire -served utility lines and service connections
shall be underground. Any utility installations remaining above ground shall be
located so as to have a harmonious relation to neighboring properties and to the
site.
26. No changes to existing underground utilities.
(c) All dumpsters and other facilities to handle solid waste, including compliance
with any recycling or other requirements, shall be accessible, secure and properly
screened with opaque fencing to ensure that trash and debris do not escape the
enclosure(s).
27. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations,
screened dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. The plan should be
revised to show all dumpster storage areas screened on all four (4) sides.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves site
plan application #SP-07-10 of MEBTEC to amend a previously approved site plan for a
20,800 sq. ft. multi -tenant and multi -use building. The amendment consists of: 1) adding
three (3) additional storage trailers at 320 sq. ft. each, and 2) adding a 240 sq. ft. storage
box, 29 Berard Drive, subject to the following conditions:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2) This project shall be completed as shown on the plan and shall be on file in the
South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3) The plan shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval of
the South Burlington Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised
plans shall be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance.
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a) The site plan shall be revised to show two (2) additional 6' — 8' White Pine
Trees and one (1) 2'/2" — 3" caliper Royal Red Maple Tree southerly of
parking spaces #114 & 115.
b) The plan shall be revised to adjust the planting schedule to only include the
details and value of the trees noted in condition #3a above.
c) The site plan shall be revised to correct the notes under "General Information".
d) The plan shall be revised to show all dumpster storage areas screened on all
four (4) sides.
e) The site plan shall be revised to correct the note reading "Line of Conservation
Overlay District" to read "Line of Stream Buffer".
4) The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to Section
17.04 of the Land Development Regulations or this approval is null and void.
5) The Applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer
prior to the use of the storage trailers/box.
6) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on thii day of G , 2007 by
Belair, Administrative Officer
Please note: Pursuant to 24 VSA § 4465, an interested person may appeal this decision
by filing a Notice of Appeal with the secretary of the Development Review Board. This
Notice of Appeal must be accompanied with a $110 filing fee and be filed within 15 days
of the date of this decision.
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