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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
TECHNOLOGY PARK ASSOCIATES, INC. — 30 COMMUNITY DRIVE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-07-56
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Technology Park Associates, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting
site plan approval to amend a previously approved site plan for a 275,000 sq. ft.
commercial, and industrial building consisting of 131,000 sq. ft. of general office, 10,000
sq. ft. of warehouse use, 81,000 sq. ft. light manufacturing use, 10,000 sq. ft. indoor
recreation use, 2,000 sq. ft. short-order restaurant (accessory) use, and 41,000 sq. ft.
research and testing laboratory use, 30 Community Drive. The amendment consists of
constructing a 32 sq. ft. smoking pavilion, 30 Community Drive.
Based on the document file for this application, the Administrative Officer finds,
concludes, and decides as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
This project consists of site plan approval to amend a previously approved site
plan for a 275,000 sq. ft. commercial and industrial building consisting of 31,000
sq. ft. of general office, 10,000 sq. ft. of warehouse use, 8 1, 000 sq. ft. light
manufacturing use, 10,000 sq. ft. indoor recreation use, 2,000 sq. ft. short-order
restaurant (accessory) use, and 41,000 sq. ft. research and testing laboratory
use. The amendment consists of constructing a 32 sq. ft. smoking pavilion, 30
Community Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Technology Park Partners et al.
3. The subject property is located in the Mixed Industrial & Commercial (Mixed IC)
Zoning District.
4. The application was received on July 19, 2007.
5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Technology Park Partners Technology Park 30
Community Drive South Burlington, Vt.", prepared by Trudell Consulting
Engineers dated 5/15/06 with a last revised date of 6/20/07.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
7. The 32 sq. ft. smoking pavilion changes coverages by a miniscule amount. All
dimensional requirements are being met.
8. Setback requirements are being met.
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SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
9. Access is provided via six (6) curb cuts from Community Drive. No changes are
proposed.
Circulation
10. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
11. There are no changes to parking.
12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking shall be provided on the subject property. Multiple bicycle racks are
shown on the plan.
13. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply.
Landscaping
14. The applicant is not proposing to add any landscaping. No additional landscaping
is required.
15. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(4) of the Land Development Regulations, snow
storage areas must be shown on the plan. Snow storage areas are shown
on the plan.
Outdoor Lighting
16. There are no proposed changes to the existing lighting.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to the site plan applications:
Traffic
17. Traffic is not affected as a result of this application.
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(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set
forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
18. 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.
(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.
19. There is an existing building on the property. The proposal is in keeping with
this requirement.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest
extent practicable.
20. Parking is located on the sides and rear of the building. All parking is
existing with no additional parking proposed.
21. Section 13.01 of the Land Development Regulations requires that bicycle parking
or storage facilities be provided for employees, residents, and visitors to the site.
It has already been noted that a multiple number of bicycle racks are shown 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.
22. There is an existing building on the property. No changes are proposed.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground.
23. The plans do not indicate changes in utility service.
(0 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.
24. There is an existing building on the property. No changes 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.
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25. There is an existing building on the property. No changes are 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.
26. 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.
27. No changes to existing underground utilities.
(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).
28. Screened dumpster locations are noted on the plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves
Site Plan #SP-06-74 to amend a previously approved site plan for a 275,000 sq. ft.
commercial, and industrial building consisting of 131,000 sq. ft. of general office,
10,000 sq. ft. of warehouse use, 81,000 sq. ft. light manufacturing use, 10,000 sq. ft.
indoor recreation use, 2,000 sq. ft. short-order restaurant (accessory) use, and
41,000 sq. ft. research and testing laboratory use. The amendment consists of
constructing a 32 sq. ft. smoking pavilion, 30 Community Drive, based on the
following conditions:
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.
3) The Applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to the newly constructed pavilion.
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4) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Administrative Officer or the Development Review Board.
XV4� Signed on this day of , 2007 by
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Ra on elair, AdrKnistrative 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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