HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-94-0000 - Decision - 0155 Dorset StreetFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of University Mall Reatly Trust
for construction of a 1,097 square foot addition to the University
Mall building, University Mall, 155 Dorset Street.
On the loth of May, 1994 the South Burlington Planning Commission
approved the request of University Mall Realty Trust for revised
final plat approval under Section 204 of the South Burlington
Subdivision Regulations based on the following findings:
1. The project consists of the construction of 1,097 square foot
addition to the existing mall building. The sketch plan review was
held on 3/8/94. This addition plus 4,149 square feet within the
existing mall building is proposed to be used for a 154 seat
standard restaurant.
2. Access/circulation: No changes proposed.
3. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 24% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 69.8% (maximum allowed is 70%).
Setback requirements are met.
4. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on
building costs, is $1650 which is not being met. The proposed
plantings, which include Juniper and Cranberrybush are $1400 short
of the requirement. The plan should be revised to show additional
landscaping in the green strip located between the Chittenden Bank
drive -through area and the 14 space U-Mall parking area. Any
plantings which do not fit in this area should be placed behind the
mall building adjacent to the interstate r.o.w. A revised plan
should be submitted showing these changes.
5. Parking: The minimum parking requirement based on gross
leasable area is 2,726 parking spaces and 2,771 spaces are being
provided. This is 45 spaces more than is required.
6. Traffic: ITE estimates that this addition will generate 3.6
additional vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour. The
applicant will be required to contribute $449 to the Williston Road
Traffic Impact Fund - Area 1 based on the 3.6 additional vehicle
trip ends expected to be generated by this project.
7. Lighting: Details of any additional exterior lighting should
be submitted for review and approval by the City Planner.
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8. Sewer: The additional sewer allocation needed is 409 gpd. The
applicant will be required to pay the per gallon fee prior to
permit.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the revised final plat application of
University Mall Realty Trust for construction of a 1,097 square
foot addition to the University Mall building, University Mall, 155
Dorset Street, as depicted on a two (2) page set of plans, page 1
entitled "Overall Site Plan University Mall, Dorset Street, South
Burlington" prepared by Pinkham Engineering Associates, Inc., dated
6/7/93, with a last revision date of 4/12/94, with the following
stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. Prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit the applicant
shall contribute $449 to the Williston Road Traffic Impact Fund -
Area 1 based on the 3.6 additional vehicle trip ends expected to be
generated by this project during the P.M. peak hour.
3. The Planning Commission approves a sewer allocation of 409 gpd.
The applicant shall pay the per gallon fee prior to issuance of a
zoning/building permit.
4. The landscaping plan (sheet 2 of 2) shall be revised prior to
issuance of a zoning/building permit to show the change listed
below and shall require approval of the City Planner. Three copies
of the approved revised plan shall be submitted to the City Planner
prior to permit issuance.
a) The site plan shall be revised to show $1400 of additional
landscaping in the green strip located between the Chittenden
Bank drive -through area and the 14 space U-Mall parking area.
Any plantings which do not fit in this area shall be placed
behind the mall building adjacent to the interstate r.o.w. in
a location approved by the City Planner.
5. Prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit, the applicant
shall post a $1,650 landscaping bond. The bond shall remain in
effect for 3 years to assure that the landscaping takes root and
has a good chance of surviving.
6. All new exterior lighting shall be downcasting and shielded and
shall not cast light beyond the property lines. Prior to issuance
of a zoning/building permit for the new addition, the applicant
shall submit for approval by the City Planner details of all
exterior lighting to be installed on and in the vicinity of the new
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addition. Any future change in existing or new lighting anywhere
on the entire University Mall property shall be approved by the
City Planner prior to installation.
7. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the
Administrative Officer prior to use of the new addition.
8. Any changes to the final plat plans shall require Planning
Commission approval.
9. The final plat plans shall be recorded in the South Burlington
land records within 90 days or this approval is null and void. The
plans shall be signed by the Chairman or Clerk of the Commission
prior to recording.
Chairmanf or-elbs±k
South Burlington Planning Commission
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