HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-95-0000 - Decision - 0550 Dorset StreetFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT o d00
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of South Burlington School
District to construct a 640 square foot boiler room addition to
South Burlington School High School, 550 Dorset Street.
On the 25th of April, 1995, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of South Burlington School District
for site plan review under Section 26.10 of the South Burlington
Zoning Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of the construction of a 640 square foot
boiler room addition to the high school.
2. This property located at 550 Dorset Street lies within the
Municipal District. It is bounded on the west by Dorset Street, on
the south by Kennedy Drive, on the east by single and multi -family
residences and on the north by single family residences, a
commercial building and an industrial building.
3. Access/circulation: Access is via a 35 foot curb cut on Dorset
Street providing access to the parking area between the high school
and middle school and three (3) curb cuts (2 on Dorset Street and
1 on Kennedy Drive) which are not shown on the plan. No changes
are proposed.
Circulation is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 4.2% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 9% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front
yard coverage information along Dorset Street and Kennedy Drive has
not been provided. Applicant indicated that front yard coverage
will not change.
Setback requirements are met.
5. Parking: A total of 146 parking spaces are required for both
the high school and middle school. 206 parking spaces are provided
including seven (7) handicapped spaces in the parking lot located
between the middle school and high school. A parking area located
to the south of the high school provides additional parking spaces.
Bike racks are shown for the middle school but the bike racks for
the high school, which do exist are not shown.
6. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on
building costs, is $1050 which is not being met. No additional
landscaping is proposed. Applicant is seeking a credit for the
$30,000 worth of landscaping planted as part of the Dorset Street
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reconstruction.
7. Lighting: No change to exterior lighting is propsoed.
8. Sewer: No additional allocation needed.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of South Burlington
School District to construct a 640 square foot boiler room addition
to South Burlington High School, 550 Dorset Street, as depicted on
a plan entitled "Site Plan, City of South Burlington School
Department, Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont 05403, City of
South Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Brooks Land Surveying,
Inc., dated April 7, 1995, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. The Planning Commission approves a landscaping credit of $1050
for the landscaping planted as part of the Dorset Street
reconstruction.
3. All new exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting shielded
fixtures so as not to cast light beyond the property line. Any
change in existing or proposed lighting shall be approved by the
City Planner prior to installation.
4. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit for the addition
within six (6) months or this approval is null and void.
5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to
occupancy of the addition.
6. Any change to the site plan shall equre approval by the South
Burlington Planning Commission
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South Burlington Planning Commission
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