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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
GREENFIELD CAPITAL, LLC — 35 THOMPSON STREET
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-15-46
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Greenfield Capital, LLC; hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to
amend a previously approved plan for a 41,744 sq. ft. light manufacturing building. The
amendment consists of revising the building entry and the parking layout, 35 Thompson
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. Greenfield Capital, LLC is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan for a
41,744 sq. ft. light manufacturing building. The amendment consists of revising the
building entry and the parking layout, 35 Thompson Street.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Greenfield Capital, LLC.
3. The subject property is located in the Industrial — Open Space Zoning District.
4. The application was received on June 17, 2015.
5. The plan submitted consists a six (6) page set of plans, page one (1) is entitled "Logic
Supply Inc. Phase II Expansion 35 Thompson Street South Burlington Vermont 05403",
prepared by Civil Engineering Associates, Inc., dated November 2013, and last revised
on 10/02/14.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. No change in coverages proposed.
7. Setback requirements will continue to be met. The entryway configuration does not
change the footprint of the entryway, just the design of the sidewalk area leading up to
the entryway.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. No changes proposed.
Circulation
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9. No changes proposed.
Parking
10. No changes proposed other that the layout of the spaces to accommodate the
modification to the entryway.
Landscaping
11. No changes to landscaping.
Outdoor Lighting
14. No changes proposed.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to site plan applications:
Traffic
15. No changes proposed.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set
forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan,
16. No changes proposed.
(b) The site shag 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
17. The entry modification will facilitate safe pedestrian movement to the new building
entry. This requirement is being met.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings
18. The relocated spaces will meet this requirement.
(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,
19. No changes proposed.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground,
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20. No changes proposed.
(f) 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,
21. This requirement is being met.
(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
22. No changes 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.
23. No changes proposed.
(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.
24. This requirement is being 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),
25. No changes proposed.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan
application #SP-15-46 of Greenfield Capital, LLC, subject to the following conditions:
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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 occupancy of the previously approved addition.
5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this day of4'5,2015 by
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R4m"0n"d'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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