HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-93-0000 - Decision - 0038 Commerce AvenueFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
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COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Jim Wood for construction of
a 5,000 square foot building for manufacturing and warehouse use,
38 Commerce Avenue
On the 13th of July, 1993, the South Burlington Planning Commission
approved the request of Jim Wood for site plan review under Section
19.10 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations based on the
following findings:
1. This project consists of the construction of a 5,000 square
foot building for manufacturing and warehouse use. The Planning
Commission approved an 8,000 square foot building for warehousing
and manufacturing on this property on 6/14/88 which was never
constructed.
2. This property located at 38 Commerce Avenue lies within the I-C
District. It is bounded on the north by Ethan Allen Drive, on the
east by an industrial building ( Top Shop) , on the south by Commerce
Avenue and on the west by a vacant lot.
3. Access/circulation: Access will be provided by a 30 foot curb
cut on Commerce Avenue. There will be no access to Ethan Allen
Drive.
Circulation is adequate.
3. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 12% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 41.8% (maximum allowed is 70%).
Front yard coverage is 28.3% (maximum allowed is 30%). Coverage
percentages noted on plan are incorrect. They should be revised to
note the above numbers.
Setback requirements are met.
5. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement for this
project is $1800 which is being met. Plantings will include
Flowering Crabapple, Arborvitae, Red Maple and Blue Spreading
Juniper. The landscaping schedule indicates that 52 Arborvitae are
proposed but the plan shows only 48 of these trees. Also, the size
of the Juniper is missing. Staff recommends these Junipers be a
minimum of 2 gallon in size.
6. Parking: A total of 10 parking spaces are required and 11
spaces are being provided including one (1) handicapped space.
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7. Sewer: The sewer allocation required for this project is 210
gpd. The per gallon fee will have to be paid prior to permit.
8. Exterior lighting: The two (2) lighting fixtures proposed will
be mounted on the building and will use 75 watt high pressure
sodium lamps. The lamps must be shielded so as not to cast light
beyond the property line.
9. Dumpster: The dumpster should be suitably screened and so
noted on the plan.
10. Other: The subdivision approval to which this lot was a part
of requires that$1,000 be paid when permits are issued for the
first five (5) lots. This would be the 5th lot with a building.
The money would go towards improvements to Ethan Allen Drive.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of Jim Wood for
construction of a 5,000 square foot building for manufacturing and
warehouse use as depicted on a plan entitled "Lot 15 Ethan Allen
Drive, 5000 square foot Sheet Metal Fabrication Building", prepared
by Jim Wood and dated 5/11/93, 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 post a $1,800 landscaping bond prior to
issuance of a zoning/building permit. The bond shall remain in
effect for three (3) years to assure that the planted landscaping
takes root and has a good chance of surviving.
3. A sewer allocation of 210 g.p.d. is granted. The applicant
shall pay the required sewer allocation fee prior to issuance of a
zoning/building permit.
4. All exterior lighting shall be downcasting and shielded and
shall not cast light beyond the property line. Any change in
lighting shall be approved by the City Planner prior to
installation.
5. The plan shall be revised prior to issuance of a
zoning/building permit to show the changes identified below. The
revised plan shall be approved by the City Planner.
a) The plan shall indicate the correct coverage
calculations.
b) The landscape plan and schedule shall be consistent as to
the number of proposed plantings, and the schedule shall
indicate the size of proposed Junipers.
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c) The location of the dumpster shall be correctly shown and
shall be appropriately screened.
6. Prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit, the applicant
shall pay a $1,000 fee for improvements to Ethan Allen Drive. This
requirement is a condition of the original subdivision approval
granted on 5/12/86 which created this lot.
7. The applicant shall obtain a zoning/building permit within six
(6) months or this approval is null and void.
8. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the building.
9. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South
Burlington Planning Commission.
Chair an or Clerk,
South Burlington Planning Commission
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