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Home My WebLink AboutSP-04-53 - Decision - 0062 Tilley DriveCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING PIZZAGALLI PROPERTIES, LLC — 62 TILLEY DRIVE SITE PLAN #SP-04- 53 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Pizzagalli Properties, LLC, hereinafter referred to as the "Applicant", is requesting site plan approval to amend a previously approved site plan for a 29,900 sq ft building consisting of 24,636 sq ft of medical office and 5,264 sq ft of general office located at 62 Tilley Drive. The amendment consists of the addition of an emergency generator, chiller and two Green Mountain Power (GMP) electrical transformers. Based on the plan and supporting material contained in the document file for this application, the Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. This project consists of amending a previously approved site plan for a 29,900 sq ft building consisting of 24,636 sq ft of medical office and 5,264 sq ft of general office located at 62 Tilley Drive. The amendment consists of the addition of an emergency generator, chiller and two Green Mountain Power (GMP) electrical transformers. 2. The owner of record of this property is Pizzagalli Properties, LLC. 3. This property is located within the I-O District and Traffic Overlay Zone 5. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 4. Pursuant to the previous application, the site plan complies with all setback and coverage requirements. This application presents no changes from the previous application. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access 5. There currently are two ingress and egress curb cuts on the property from Tilley Drive. No changes are proposed. Circulation 6 Circulation on the site is adequate and remains unchanged from the previous application. -1- .y I Parking 7. A total of 141 spaces are provided including five handicapped spaces. The required number of parking spaces is 141 including 5 handicapped spaces. 8. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle parking shall be provided for employees on the subject property. The plan submitted as part of the application indicates a bicycle rack. Landscaping 9. The plans should be revised to show a screened generator and transformer as required under Section 13.06(C)(1) of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations. In addition, the plans should be revised to indicate screening on the north side of both the chiller and dumpster. 10. The existing site plan complies with all requirements pursuant to Section 13.06(B) of the Land Development Regulations. 11. Pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations a snow storage area required. The plan submitted as part of the application indicates the snow storage areas. Outdoor Lighting 12. Pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations, all exterior lighting must be shielded and downcasting to prevent light from spilling onto adjacent properties and rights -of -way. No lighting changes are proposed. Traffic 13. There are no anticipated changes in traffic generation resulting from this amendment. GENERAL REVIEW STANDARDS (a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objectives set forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan. 14. The Comprehensive plan states that the city should encourage development while protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe environment. The change in use is in keeping with the recommended actions of the Comprehensive Plan. -2- (b)The site shall 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. 15. The building on this site exists with no changes proposed. The site has adequate planting and adequate parking. (c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent practicable. 16. Parking spaces are currently located on both sides of the building. (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. 17. The existing building is a 2-story building, which is compatible with its site, and the adjoining buildings. (e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. 18. The plans do not indicate changes in utility services. (t) The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics, landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to cerate attractive transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be encouraged. 19. No changes to the site or building are proposed. (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. 20. There are no new proposed structures. All buildings exist according to a previous application. -3- 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. 21. The reservation of land is not necessary. (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. 22. No changes to existing underground utilities are proposed. (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). 23. A screened dumpster storage area is located to the southeast corner of the building and screened on three sides. The plan needs to be revised to screen the north side of the dumpster. DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Administrative Officer hereby approves site plan application #SP-04-53 by Pizzagalli Properties, LLC to amend a previously approved site plan for a 29,900 sq ft building consisting of 24,636 sq ft of medical office and 5,264 sq ft of general office located at 62 Tilley Drive. The amendment consists of the addition of an emergency generator, chiller and two Green Mountain Power (GMP) electrical transformers. The proposed changes are depicted on a plan entitled "Mountain View Business Park Hinesburg Road South Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Donald L. Hamlin, dated 03/06/03, last revised 11/30/04 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 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- 3) The plan shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval of the Director of Planning & Zoning (hereinafter Director). Three copies of the approved revised plan shall be submitted to the Director prior to permit issuance. (a) The plan shall be revised to indicate screening for the transformer and generator. (b) The plan shall be revised to indicate screening on the north side of both the chiller and dumpster. 4) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to use of the new generator, chiller and electrical transformers. 5) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board. A Signed on this day of�� , 2004 by Belair, Administrative Officer Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRCP 76 in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. If you fail to appeal this decision your right to challenge this decision at some point in the future may be lost because you waited too long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 VSA 4472 (d) (exclusivity of remedy; finality). -5-