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Home My WebLink AboutSP-11-03 - Decision - 0055 Community Drive#SP-11-03 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING 55 COMMUNITY DR., LLC - 55 COMMUNITY DR., SOUTH BURLINGTON SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-11-03 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION 55 Community Drive., LLC, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 72,000 sq. ft. general office building. The amendment consists of installing a 6' wide concrete staircase and sidewalk leading to a new doorway, securing a 20-space portion of the parking area with fencing, re -arranging parking spaces, and adding 375 s.f. of impervious coverage, 55 Community Dr. 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 amend a previously approved plan for a 72,000 sq. ft. general office building. The amendment consists of installing a 6' wide concrete staircase and sidewalk leading to a new doorway, securing a 20-space portion of the parking area with fencing, re -arranging parking spaces, and adding 58 s.f. of pavement, 55 Community Dr. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is 55 Community Dr., LLC. 3. The subject property is located in the Mixed I-C Zoning District and is 489,292 s.f. in size. 4. The application was received on January 21, 2011, with a revised sheet D2 received pm January 25, 2011. 5. The plan submitted is entitled, "GSA 55 Community Drive South Burlington vT," prepared by Trudell Consulting Engineers, Inc, created 11/23/2010, with last revised dates of 12/30/10 for sheets SPO and D3, 1/14/11 for sheet D1, 1/19/11 for sheet SP1, and 1/25/11 for sheet D2. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6. The proposed modification will increase overall impervious coverage to 122,255 square feet, or 24.99%. 7. Building coverage will remain at 3.89%. 8. Front yard coverage will remain at 34.6%. 9. No changes to setbacks are proposed. -1— FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2011\sp_11_03_55 Community Dr_ffd.doc J #S P-11-03 SITE PLAN 14.06 General Review Standards A. Relationship of Proposed Development to the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan. Due attention by the applicant should be given to the goals and objectives and the stated land use policies for the City of South Burlington as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan. No substantial changes to the property are proposed. B. Relationship of Proposed Structures to the Site. (1) 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. 10. No substantial changes to the property are proposed. (2) Parking: 11. No new parking areas are proposed. Striping of parking is re -arranged within the existing area, with an expansion of 58 s.f. at the northeast corner of the parking area. (3) 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 anticipated adjoining buildings. 12. No substantial changes to the property are proposed. (4) Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansion shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. 13. The Plan shows re -arrangement of underground utilities. C. Relationship of Structures and Site to Adjoining Area. (1) The Development Review Board shall encourage the use of a combination of common materials and architectural characteristics (e.g., rhythm, color, texture, form or detailing), landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to create attractive transitions between buildings of different architectural styles. (2) 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. 14. No substantial changes to the property are proposed. 14.07 Specific Review Standards -2— FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2011\sp_11_03_55 Community Dr_ffd.doc #SP-11-03 A. Access to Abutting Properties. 15. No changes are proposed. B. Utility Services. 16. The Plan shows re -arrangement of underground utilities. C. Disposal of Wastes. 17. No changes are proposed. D. Landscaping and Screening Requirements. 18. No additional landscaping is proposed. E. Modification of Standards. 19. No modifications are proposed. 13.17 Fences 20. The maximum height of the fencing is eight (8) feet. 21. The chain -link fencing will not have open loops at the top. 22. No prohibited materials are included in the fencing DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves SP-11- 03 to amend a previously approved plan for a 72,000 sq. ft. general office building. The amendment consists of installing a 6' wide concrete staircase and sidewalk leading to a new doorway, securing a 20-space portion of the parking area with fencing, re -arranging parking spaces, and adding 58 s.f. of pavement, 55 Community Dr. 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 site modifications. -3— FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2011\sp_11_03_55 Community Dr_ffd.doc #SP-11-03 5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Signed on this ! d of /� "4 2011 by 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 $113 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. -4— F:\USERSTIanning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2011\sp_11_03_55 Community Dr_ffd.doc