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FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, final plat application #SD-02-34 of Chamberlain—Mucklow to
amend a plan for a 16,000 square foot retail building. The amendment consists of
developing the property into a commercial warehouse complex consisting of : 1)
converting the existing 16,000 sq. ft. building to a temperature controlled storage facility,
2) removal of existing pole structures, and 3) constructing 35,850 sq. ft. of warehousing
storage, and distribution use in seven (7) buildings, 123 Nesti Drive.
On the 4"' of June 2002, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved the
request of Chamberlain-Mucklow for final plat approval under Section 204 of the South
Burlington Subdivision Regulations based on the following findings:
1) The request is to amend a final plat plan for a 17,036 sq. ft. retail building. The
amendment consists of developing the property into a commercial warehouse complex
consisting of : 1) converting the existing 16,050 sq. ft. building to a temperature
controlled storage facility, 2) removal of existing pole structures, and 3) constructing
35,800 sq. ft. of warehousing, storage and distribution use in seven (7) buildings.
2) The owner of record is SAS Realty.
3) This project located at 123 Nesti Drive lies within the C2 District. It is bounded on
the north by Nesti Drive on the east and south by commercial property on the west by
south by State of Vermont railroad tracks.
4) Access: Access is via a private 40' ROW from Shelburne Road.
5) Coveragge/setbacks: Building coverage is 29.8% (maximum allowed is 30%).
Overall coverage is 67.4% (maximum allowed is 70%). Proposed front yard coverage is
14.1% (maximum allowed is 30%).
6) Parking: This project requires a total of 4 parking spaces. Two spaces for office, one
for non -office employee, and one accessible parking space. The applicant is providing 8
spaces; two are handicap accessible. A bike rack is provided as required.
7) Traffic: This property's current use generates 118.86 vehicle trip ends (vte's) as
estimated by ITE. This property is in Traffic Overlay Zone 5 which allows this property
to generate a maximum of 1.94.5 vte's during the P.M. peak hour. The estimated vte's
during the P.M. peak hour for the new use is 13.48 calculated from ITE. This represents
a 88% reduction in vte's.
8) Lighting: Proposed wall lighting is 100 watt, metal halide light fixture, which
reflects light back onto the wall of the building. The proposed pole fixtures are 12 feet
in height, 100 watt, metal halide, sharp cut off fixtures. Staff was concerned the pole
mounted lights will cast light over the property line. The applicant should provide a
lighting distribution plan for the two pole mounted lights shown on the plan.
9) Dumpsters: The site plan shows the location of a single dumpster.
10) Landscapin : The landscape requirement is $9,500. The landscape requirement is
met.
11) South Burlington Water Department: The applicant was made aware they must be in
compliance with all South Burlington Water Department recommendation prior to
obtaining a zoning permit.
12) Phasin : The applicant proposed to complete the project in two phases over a period
of five years. Phase one includes: 1) the conversion of the existing building to a two
floor temperature controlled storage facility, 2) the construction of the proposed
buildings A, B, and C, 3) pouring the slabs for D, E F, and G, 4) the final grading for
the entire site, and 5) the removal of the two pole buildings.
Phase 2 will include the construction of the proposed buildings D, E F, and G.
13) South Burlington Fire Department: The applicant was made aware they need to
comply with the requests set forth by the South Burlington Fire Department.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, South Burlington Development Review Board
approves final plat application #SD-02-34 of Chamberlain-Mucklow to amend a plan for
a 16,000 sq. ft. retail building. The amendment consists of developing the property into a
commercial warehouse complex consisting of: 1) converting the existing 16,000 sq. ft.
building to a temperature controlled storage facility, 2) removal of existing pole
structures, and 3) constructing 35,850 sq. ft. of warehousing storage, and distribution use
in seven (7) buildings, 123 Nesti Drive, as depicted on a three (3) page set of plans, page
one (1) entitled, "Plat Showing Property of SAS Realty Company 123 Nesti Drive South
Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Button Associates, dated 3/26/02, with the following
stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
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2. The plat plan shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require
approval of the Director of Planning & Zoning. Four (4) copies of the approved
revised plat plan shall be submitted to the Director of Planning & Zoning prior to
recording.
a. The final plat plan (survey plat)shall be revised to include the signature
and seal of the surveyor.
3. 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 and the new buildings will generate zero (0) additional vehicle trip ends
during the P.M. peak hour.
4. Any new exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting fixtures. Any change to
approved lights shall require approval of the Director prior to installation.
5. The applicant shall comply with all recommendations from the Water Department
and Fire Department.
6. The applicant shall post a landscape bond in an amount of $9,500, prior to
issuance of a zoning permit. This bond shall remain in effect for three (3) years to
assure that the landscape has taken root and has a good chance of surviving.
7. Any change to the final plat plans shall require approval of the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
8. The final plat plan (survey plat and site plan) shall be recorded in the land records
within 90 days or this approval is null and void. The plans shall be signed by the
Board Chair or Clerk prior to recording.
Chair or Date
South Burlington Development Review Board
Please Note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to
24 V.S.A. § 4471 and V.R.C.P. 76, in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. The fee is
$150.00. If you, fail to appeal this decision, your right to challenge this decision at some future time may be
lost because you waited too long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4472(d)
(exclusivity of remedy; finality).
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