HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-93-0000 - Decision - 0085 Swift StreetFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Vermont Gas Systems, Inc. to
construct additional parking spaces on a lot containing office and
operations center, 85 Swift Street.
On the 9th of November, 1993 the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of Vermont Gas Systems, for site
plan review under Section 19.10 of the South Burlington Zoning
Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of expanding the parking area for a 7,500
square foot office and operations center. This facility was
approved on 12/18/84.
2. This property located at 85 Swift Street lies within the C1
District. It is bounded on the north by Swift Street, on the east
by an office building, on the south by Farrell Park and on the west
by a vacant lot, a residence and a body shop.
3. Access/circulation: Access is provided via a 35 foot curb cut
on Swift Street. No changes proposed.
Circulation is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 8.8% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 52.8% (maximum allowed is 70%).
Front yard coverage is 20.4% (maximum allowed is 30%).
Setback requirements are met.
5. Parking: The site currently has a total of 89 parking spaces
and the applicant is proposing to add four (4) additional spaces
for a total of 93 parking spaces.
6. Landscaping: There is no minimum landscaping requirement,
based on building costs, for this project. The approved plan shows
some existing Birch and Pine trees in the area to be expanded into
parking spaces. These trees do not currently exist. No
landscaping will be lost due to the parking expansion.
7. It was staff's opinion that the site is adequately landscaped
except for a few gaps along the east property line where cedar was
apparently planted but died. These gaps should be filled with new
cedars.
8. The plan does not accurately depict landscaping on the site.
An accurate landscaping plan should be submitted.
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9. Other: Plan submitted is difficult to read. Applicant should
provide better quality prints.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of Vermont Gas
Systems, Inc. to construct additional parking spaces on a lot
containing offices and operations center as depicted on a plan
entitled "Vermont Gas Systems, Inc. Swift Street, South Burlington,
Vermont" stamped "received" on 9/9/93 and prepared by Wiemann-
Lamphere, Architects with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. The applicant shall plant evergreen trees along the east
property line to fill in the gaps where cedar was planted but died.
3. The plan shall be revised to accurately depict landscaping on
the site.
4. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plan, which shall be
better quality prints than previously submitted, shall be submitted
prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit.
5. The applicant shall obtain a zoning/building permit within six
(6) months or this approval is null and void.
6. Any changes to the site plan shall require approval by the
South Burlington Planning Commission.
Chairman or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
Date
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