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FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, site plan application of Mitchell Schwartz to change the use of a 1,360 square
foot building from general office use to medical office use.
On the 16th of November, 1999, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved the
preliminary plat application of the Mitchell Schwartz under Section 26,10 of the South Burlington
Zoning Regulations and based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of converting a 1360 square foot building from general office use to medical office
use.
2. The owner of record of this particular property is Mitchell Schwartz.
3. This property is located at 329 Dorset Street lies within the CD3 District and Design District 2. It is
bounded on the north by Brookwood Drive, on the east by Dorset Street, on the south by a general office
building, and on the west by a residence.
4. Access/circulation: Access is provided by a 36 foot curb cut on Brookwood Drive. No changes
proposed.
Circulation on the site is adequate.
5. Parking: A total of seven (7) spaces are required and nine (9) spaces including one (1) handicapped
space and a bike rack are provided.
6. Landscaping The minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs is $120, which is not being
met. The site is well landscaped and no additional landscaping is recommended.
7. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 12% (maximum allowed is 40%). Overall coverage is 62%
(maximum allowed is 90%). The building does not meet the 65 foot setback requirement from a residential
district. The building is a non -complying structure subject to the limitations of Section 26.002 of the
zoning regulations.
8. Floor Area Ratio (FARE The proposed FAR is 0.18 (maximum allowed is 0.5).
9. Traffic: ITE estimates that the existing use generates 2.03 vehicle trip ends (vte's) during the P.M. peak
hour and the proposed use to generate 5.81 vte's. This represents a 3.78 vte increase. The applicant was
made aware that the road impact fee is approximately $765.
10. Sewer: No additional sewer allocation requested.
11. Dumpster: No dumpster proposed.
12. Lighting: The existing flood lights on the building will be replaced with downeasting shielded fixtures.
Details of these lights should be approved by the Director of Planning & Zoning prior to permit issuance.
13. Design Review: The Design Review Committee on 10/19/99 approved this application. The plan
submitted incorporates their recommendations.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board approves the
design review application of Mitchell Schwartz, MD to change the use of a 1,360 square foot building
from general office use to medical office use, 329 Dorset Street. The application also includes the
replacement of an existing freestanding sign with a new 27 square foot freestanding sign as depicted
on a four (4) page set of plans, page one entitled, "329 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT" and
dated 9/28/99 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
Development Review Board estimates that the change in use will generate 5.81 additional vehicle trip ends
during the P.M. peak hour,
3. All exterior lighting shall consists of downcasting shielded fixtures. Any change to approved lights shall
require approval of the Director of Planning & Zoning prior to installation. Prior to permit issuance, the
applicant shall submit details (cut -sheets) of the exterior light fixtures to the Director of Planning & Zoning
for approval.
4. Pursuant to Section 26.105(a), the Development Review Board approves a $120 credit for existing
landscaping.
5. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to Section 27.302 of the
zoning regulations or this approval is null and void.
6. The applicant shall obtama Certificate of Qccupa_rrcy/Co_m__plan__ce from- the Adminiist_rative Officer prior
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to use of the medical office.
7. Any changes to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review
Board.
f _ Chair or Clerk
Southturlington Development Review Board
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