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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-15-44 - Decision - 0088 Technology Park Way#SP-15-44 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING TECHNOLOGY PARK CAMPUS, LLC — 88 TECHNOLOGY PARK WAY SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-15-44 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Technology Park Campus, LLC, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 54,459 sq. ft. general office building. The amendment consists of: 1) reducing the estimated PM peak hour vehicle trip ends, and 2) adding a utility cabinet, 88 Technology Park Way. 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. The applicant is seeking to amend a previously approved plan a 54,459 sq. ft. general office building. The amendment consists of: 1) reducing the estimated PM peak hour vehicle trip ends, and 2) adding a utility cabinet, 88 Technology Park Way. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is Technology Park Campus, LLC. 3. The subject property is located in the Mixed Industrial - Commercial Zoning District. 4. The application was received on May 29, 2015. 5. The plan submitted is titled, "88 Technology Park Way Technology Park — Lot 3 South Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Trudell Consulting Engineers, dated 10/30/14, and last revised on 6/25/15. Traffic 6. It was discovered that the estimated traffic for this building approved under site plan approval #SP-07-67 was incorrect. The 2007 decision estimated that the building would generate 139.8 pm peak hour vehicle trip ends (vtes) using the fitted curve equation. This equation adds 78.45 vtes to the calculation which if for example a one (1) sq. ft. office building were proposed, using this method, it is estimated that it would generate 78.45 vtes. This equation would therefore work best when applied to larger office buildings than is currently under review. 7. A traffic volume count was conducted between 1/20/15 and 1/26/15 at the subject property's driveway and it was determined that the average pm peak hour trips is closer to the estimate from the ITE Average Rate Calculation than - 1 - #SP-15-44 the fitted curve equation. The applicant submitted a report dated 5/28/15 showing the results of the traffic volume count. 8. Observed volumes are significantly closer to the ITE Average Rate Calculation so it is reasonable to calculate estimated trips on this basis. Additionally, a review of past approvals for similar sized general office buildings in South Burlington and in Technology Park indicates that the traffic estimated used the ITE Average Rate Calculation. Using this method to calculate the vtes for this building results in an estimate of 82 vtes. 9. In 1996 it was estimated that the entire Technology Park, with one (1) building, generated 647 vtes. The original building has since been re -purposed such that it now is estimated to generate 404.17 vtes, the building at 55 Community Drive is now estimated to generate 108 vtes, and the building at 124 Technology Park Way is estimated to use 82 vtes. This leaves 52.83 vtes not being used. The construction of the subject building, with an estimated trip generation of 82 vtes, results in an increase of 29.17 vtes. 10. The May 28, 2015 traffic assessment report includes three (3) tables listing: 1) the permitted trips based on the ITE Fitted Curve Equation, 2) the observed average PM peak traffic, and 3) the proposed trip allocation for the four (4) buildings in the park using the ITE Average Rate Calculation. The four (4) buildings included are: 30 Community Drive, 55 Community Drive, 124 Technology Park Way, and 88 Technology Park Way. 11. The applicant paid a road impact fee for 56.67 vtes as part of the requirement under #SP-07-67. The applicant therefore overpaid the difference between 56.67 and 29.17 for a remaining credit of 27.5 vtes which can be applied to the next project. UTILITY CABINET 13.18 Utility Cabinets and Similar Structures A, General Requirements In any district, the Development Review Board may grant site plan approval for the construction of a utility cabinet, according to the following regulations, B. Specific Standards for Utility Cabinets and Similar Structures (1)------- (2)------- (4) There shall be sufficient landscaping with evergreens of sufficient height and density to screen effectively the facility from surrounding property, Landscaping may allow for the use of any doors so long as the door -side of the units are visible from an existing or planned public street. The applicant is proposing to install a new transformer and is proposing to screen the utility cabinet with an evergreen hedge with a value of $1500. -2- #SP-15-44 DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site Plan Application #SP-15-44 of Technology Park Campus, LLC, 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 Administrative Officer estimates that the new building will generate 82 vtes. 4. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, the Administrative Officer estimates that the subject building will generate zero (0) additional vehicle trip ends during the p.m. peak hour. 5. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall post a $1500 landscaping bond. This bond shall remain in full effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping has taken root and has a good chance of survival. 6. 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. 7. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to the use of the building and the new transformer. 8. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Signed on this day of q 2015 by Raymond ]. 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. -3- #SP-15-44 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. -4-