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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
30 COMMUNITY DRIVE, LLC - 40 COMMUNITY DRIVE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-12-24
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
30 Community Drive, LLC, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to
install an above ground MTC utility cabinet and associated plantings, 40 Community
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 seeking approval to install an above ground MTC utility cabinet and
associated plantings, 40 Community Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is 30 Community Drive, LLC.
3. The subject property is located in the Mixed Industrial & Commercial Zoning District.
4. The application was received on May 15, 2012.
5. The plan submitted is entitled, "GMCR Tech Park Data Center, 30 Community Drive,
South Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Trudell Consulting Engineers dated May 1,
2012, last revised on 5/16/2012.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Building coverage: not applicable
7. Pursuant to Section 13.18(B)(7) of the Land Development Regulations, utility cabinets
shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from all existing or planned public roads or
rights -of -way. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a 10' x 20' gravel service drive from 30 Community Drive to the
south.
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Circulation
9. Not applicable.
Parking
10. Not applicable.
Landscaping
11. Pursuant to Section 13.18(B)(4) of the Land Development Regulations there shall be
sufficient landscaping with evergreens of sufficient height and density to screen
effectively the facility from surrounding property. The applicant has proposed planting of
inkberry (6 ct.), Seagreen Juniper (14 ct.) and Globe Arborvitae (4 ct.) totaling
$1,349.50. This requirement is being met.
Outdoor Lighting
14. Not applicable.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to site plan applications:
Traffic
15. Not applicable.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set
forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
16. Not applicable.
(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
17. Not applicable.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings
18. Not applicable.
(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,
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19. Not applicable.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground,
20. Not applicable.
(f) 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,
21. Not applicable.
(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
22. Not applicable.
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.
23. Not applicable.
(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.
24. This requirement is being met.
(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),
25. Not applicable.
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DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site Plan
Application #SP-12-24 of 30 Community Drive, LLC to install an above ground MTC
utility cabinet and associated plantings, 40 Community 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. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall post a $1,350 landscaping bond. This
bond shall remain in full effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping
has taken root and has a good chance of survival.
5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to use of the MTC utility cabinet.
6. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this (P day of /y� , 2012 by
Ra and 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 $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days
of the date of this decision.
The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain
relevant state permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional
Permit Specialist.
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