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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
JOHN ILLICK/TECHNOLOGY PARK PARTNERS/PMF ENERGY - 55
COMMUNITY DRIVE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-08-20
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
John Illick, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking to amend a previously
approved plan for a 72,000 sq. ft. general office building. The amendment consists of
site modifications including the removal of several utility pads and associated
mechanical items from the rear service area, 55 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
The applicant is seeking to amend a previously approved plan for a 72,000 sq. ft.
general office building. The amendment consists of site modifications including
the removal of several utility pads and associated mechanical items from the rear
service area, 55 Community Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Technology Park Partners/PMF
Energy.
3. The subject property is located in the Mixed Industrial & Commercial (Mixed IC)
Zoning District.
4. The application was received on March 14, 2008.
5. The plans submitted consist of an eight (8) page set of plans, page one (1)
entitled, "Site Plan SP1", prepared by Trudell Consulting Engineers, dated
6/16/06, last revised on 3/12/07.
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
6. The applicant is proposing to remove several utility pads from the previously
approved site plan, therefore reducing overall coverage. The overall coverage
limitations are being met.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
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SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via numerous curb cuts off Community Drive. No changes are
proposed.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. Parking is not affected as a result of this application.
11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking shall be provided on the subject property. Two (2) bicycle racks are
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. The landscaping plan is being revised to reduce the number of trees proposed
south of the building that are no longer needed. The plant list on the planting plan
should be revised to reflect the reduction in the number of trees 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 shall be revised to indicate
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. Traffic will not be affected as a result of this application.
(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
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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.
18. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
19. Parking is located on the sides and rear of the building. No changes are
proposed.
20. As noted above, two (2) bicycle rack locations 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.
21. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(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 building is existing and 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.
24. The building is existing and 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.
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25. 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.
26. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application other
than the elimination of several utility pads.
(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).
27. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened
dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. A screened dumpster location
is shown on the plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site
Plan Application #SP-08-20 of John Illick, to amend a previously approved plan for a
72,000 sq. ft. general office building. The amendment consists of site modifications
including the removal of several utility pads and associated mechanical items from the
rear service area, 55 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 plans shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval
by the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plans
shall be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance.
a. The plant list on the planting plan shall be revised to reflect the reduction
in the number of trees proposed.
b. The site plan shall be revised to show the location of the snow storage
area(s).
4) 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.
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5) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the building.
6) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
4f -WSigned on this day of 2008 by
Raymond . 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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