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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
PIZZAGALLI PROPERTIES, LLC. — 192 TILLEY DRIVE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-08-09
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Pizzagalli Properties, LLC, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking to amend a
previously approved site plan for a 54,324 sq. ft. (49,000 sq. ft. usable) medical office
building. The amendment consists of constructing a 1,564 sq. ft. open canopy over the
existing front entryway and the relocation of six (6) parking spaces, 192 Tilley Drive.
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 proposing to amend a previously approved plan for a 52,324 sq.
ft. (49,000 sq. ft. usable) medical office building. The amendment consists of
constructing a 1, 564 sq. ft. open canopy over the existing front entryway and the
relocation of six (6) parking spaces, 192 Tilley Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Pizzagalli Properties, LLC.
3. The subject property is located in the Industrial and Open Space (10) Zoning
District.
4. The application was received on February 5, 2008.
5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Mountain View Office Park Lot 4 Site
Development Overall Site Plan", prepared by Donald L. Hamlin Consulting
Engineers, Inc., dated 12/06/05, with a last revised date of 02/01/08.
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
6. Building and front yard coverages are not changing as a result of this application.
Overall coverage will be decreasing from 19.7% to 19.5% which is acceptable.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a curb cut off Tilley Drive. No changes are proposed.
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Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. There are currently 245 parking spaces on the plan. The current use requires
245 parking spaces. Seven (7) handicap spots are required. The plan currently
shows eight (8) handicap spots. This requirement is being met. The applicant
has reconfigured the parking area near the new canopy by relocating six (6)
parking spaces. This is acceptable.
11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking shall be provided on the subject property. A bicycle rack is shown on the
plan.
12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application.
Landscaping
13. There are no landscaping changes proposed.
14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow
storage areas must be shown on the plan. The plan indicates the snow storage
area(s).
Outdoor Lighting
15. There are no changes to outdoor lighting 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
16. No additional traffic is expected to be generated by the canopy & site
modifications.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in
the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
17. The Comprehensive Plan states that the City should encourage development
while protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe
environment. The proposed project is in keeping with the recommended actions
of the Comprehensive Plan.
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(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.
18. The proposed canopy meets this requirement.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
19. Parking is located on all sides of the building. As noted above, the applicant has
relocated six (6) parking spaces which is acceptable.
20. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is noted on the plan.
(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.
21. The proposed canopy meets this requirement.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations
or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
22. The plan does not indicate a change in utility service.
(0 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.
23. The proposed canopy meets this requirement.
(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.
24. The proposed canopy meets this requirement.
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.
25. The reservation of land is not necessary.
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(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.
26. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application.
(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 enc/osure(s).
27. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened
dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. Screened dumpster locations
are shown on the plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site
Plan Application #SP-08-09 of Pizzagalli Properties, LLC, to amend a previously
approved plan consisting of a 54,324 sq. ft. (49,000 sq. ft. usable) medical office
building. The amendment consists of constructing a 1,564 sq. ft. open canopy over the
existing front entryway and the relocation of six (6) parking spaces, 192 Tilley Drive.
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/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to the use of the canopy and site modifications.
5) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
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Signed on this day of � � , 2008 by
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Raymohd 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 $110 filing fee and be filed
within 15 days of the date of this decision.
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