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FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN 5f- 17- 600,:3
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Truex Cullins & Partners
Architects to amend a site plan for a 270,780 square foot building
consisting of 40,000 square feet of office use, 20,000 square feet
of warehouse use and 210,780 square feet of light manufacturing
use. The amendment consists of constructing a 121 x 201 accessory
structure (break room), 3,0 Community Drive.
On the day of October, 1997, the South Burlington City
Planner approved the request of Truex Cullins & Partners Architects
to amend a previously approved site plan under Section 26.10 of the
South Burlington Zoning Regulations based on the following
findings:
1. This project consists of amending a site plan for a 270,780
square foot building consisting of 40,000 square feet of office
use, 20,000 square feet of warehouse use,and 210,780 square feet of
light manufacturing use. The amendment consists of constructing a
121x 201 accessory structure (break room). The only issues
affected by this amendment are landscaping and coverage/setbacks.
2. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on
building costs, is $450. Three (3) trees of unknown size and type
are proposed. Plan should be revised to note the size and type of
trees proposed. The value of these trees must equal the $450
minimum landscaping requirement.
3. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 4.2% (maximum allowed
is 30%) . Overall coverage is 13.7% (maximum allowed is 70%).
Front yard coverage is 0.5% (maximum allowed is 30%).
Setback requirements are met.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington City
Planner approves the site plan application of Truex Cullins &
Partners Architects to amend a site plan for a 270,780 square foot
building consisting of 40,000 square feet of office use, 20,000
square feet of warehouse use, and 210,780 square feet of light
manufacturing use. The amendment consists of constructing a 121x
20' accessory structure (break room) , 30 Community Way, as depicted
on a three (3) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled, "Ben &
Jerry's Central Support Offices South Burlington Vermont," prepared
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by Truex Cullins & Partners Architects, dated October 1, 1997, with
the following stipulations:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2) For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South
Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, the Planning Commission estimates
that the accessory building will fit within the approved number of
trip ends for the property and therefore will generate zero (0)
additional trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
3) Any new exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting shielded
fixtures so as not to cast light beyond the property line. Any
change in lighting shall be approved by the City Planner for any
new building mounted lights prior to installation.
4) Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant shall post
a $450 landscape bond. The bond shall remain in effect for three
(3) years to assure that the landscaping takes root and has a good
chance of surviving.
5) The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit for the accessory
building within six (6) months pursuant to Section 27.302 of the
zoning regulations or this approval is null and void.
6) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of
occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to the
use of the accessory building.
7) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South
Burlington Planning Co5aMission.
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