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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
SUPER -TEMP REALTY COMPANY, INC. — 104 BOWDOIN STREET
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-15-24
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
The applicant, Super -Temp Realty Company, Inc., is seeking approval to amend a previously
approved plan for a 27,500 sq. ft. light manufacturing facility. The amendment consists of: 1)
adding two (2) doorway landings, and 2) adding additional concrete sidewalks, 104 Bowdoin
Street.
Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the
Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Super -Temp Realty Company, Inc., is seeking approval to amend a previously approved
plan for a 27,500 sq. ft. light manufacturing facility. The amendment consists of: 1) adding
two (2) doorway landings, and 2) adding additional concrete sidewalks, 104 Bowdoin Street.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Super -Temp Realty Company, Inc.
3. The subject property is located in the Industrial & Open Space Zoning District.
4. The application was received on May 6, 2015.
5. The plan submitted consists of a nine (9) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled, "New
Manufacturing Facility Bowdoin Street South Burlington Vermont Site Location Plan",
prepared by Civil Engineering Associates, and dated November 2013, and last revised on
4/28/15.
Zoning District & Dimensional Requirements
Table 1, Dimensional Requirements
Industrial & Open Space Zoning
District
Required
Proposed
�l Min. Lot Size
3 acres
3.29 acres
�l Max. Building Coverage
30 %
19.2 %
�l Max. Overall Coverage
50 %
42.2 %
�l Max. Front Yard Coverage
30 %
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4 Zoning compliance
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to site plan applications:
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(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objectives set
forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan,
This criterion will continue to be met following the proposed site plan amendments.
(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
This criterion will continue to be met following the proposed site plan amendments.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings
All existing parking is located to the rear or side of the building. No changes proposed.
Section 13.01 of the Land Development Regulations requires that bicycle parking or storage
facilities be provided for employees, residents, and visitors to the site. A bike rack is shown on
the plans.
(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.
No changes to buildings or structures are proposed. This criterion will continue to be met.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground.
No changes are proposed. This criterion will continue to be met.
(t) The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruptions to create attractive
transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be
encouraged.
No changes to buildings are proposed. This criterion will continue to be met.
(9)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
No new structures proposed. This criterion will continue to be met.
In addition to the above Qeneral review standards, site plan applications shall meet the
fol%win o specific standards set forth in Section 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations:
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(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.
The reservation of land is not necessary; no adjacent lots require connections at this time. This
criterion will continue to be met.
(b) Electrir, 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.
No new utility lines are proposed. This criterion will continue to be met.
(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).
The dumpster is enclosed. This criterion will be met.
(d) Landscaping and screening requirements
No new landscaping required or proposed.
Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage areas must
be specified and located in an area that will minimize the potential for run-off.
The plans depict adequate snow storage areas.
Lighting
Pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations, all exterior lighting shall be
shielded and downcasting to prevent light from spilling onto adjacent properties and rights -of -
way.
No new lighting proposed. This criterion will be met.
Access/Circulation
No changes to access or circulation proposed.
Traffic
No changes are proposed that will result in any increase in traffic volumes.
Parking
No changes to parking proposed.
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DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves site plan
application #SP-15-24 of Super -Temp Realty Company, Inc., subject to the following
stipulations:
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 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.
4. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to
use of the site improvements noted on the plan.
5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development
Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed this day of ' I 2015, by
'Kaomond J. 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 $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days of the date of
this decision.
The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain relevant state
permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional Permit Specialist.
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