HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-95-0002 - Decision - 0020 Farrell StreetFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
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COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Bruce Erdmann to amend a
previously approved site plan for construction of a 10,000 square
foot office building in two (2) phases of 5,000 square feet each.
The amendment is to eliminate phase II, 20 Farrell Street.
On the 22nd day of August, 1995, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of Bruce Erdmann for site plan
review under Section 26.10 of the South Burlington Zoning
Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This application is to amend a previously approved site plan
for construction of a 10,000 square foot building in two (2) phases
of 5,000 square feet each. The last review of this property by the
Planning Commission was on 6/27/95.
2. This property located at 20 Farrell Street lies within the C2
and CO zones and is bounded on the north by the Vermont Lung
Association, on the east by East Woods, on the south by a
warehouse/distribution building and on the west by Farrell Street.
3. Access/circulation: Access will be provided by one (1) 22 foot
wide curb cut on Farrell Street.
Circulation is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 9% (maximum allowed is
30%). Overall coverage for Phase I is 29.9% and for Phase II it is
39% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front yard coverage is 19% (maximum
allowed is 30%).
5. The building meets the setback requirements except that it will
project seven (7) feet into C.O. zone and will result in 54 square
feet of the building being within the C.O. zone. The owner
obtained a variance from the ZBA for this encroachment.
6. Parking: A total of 20 parking spaces are required and 25
spaces including two (2) handicapped spaces are being provided. A
bike rack is being provided as required.
7. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on
building costs, is $4050 which is being met. Plantings will
include Sugar Maple, Burning Bush and Juniper.
8. Sewer: The sewer allocation required is 120 gpd. The
applicant will be required to pay the per gallon fee prior to the
issuance of the permit.
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9. Traffic: ITE estimates that the building will generate 17
vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour. The road impact fee
will be approximately $3500.
10. Lighting: Exterior lighting consists of two (2) 250 watt
metal halide cutoff luminaries on 14 foot poles and two (2) 100
watt incandescent recessed lights attached to the building.
11. Dumpster: Dumpster is proposed to be screened with an
evergreen hedge as required on 5/25/93.
12. Other: The site plan should be revised to eliminate the phase
II portions of the project which are being eliminated, i.e.,
parking coverage, planting schedule, etc. If this area is to
remain in its existing wooded state, it should be shown as such on
the plan.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of Bruce Erdmann to
amend a previously approved site plan for construction of a 10,000
square foot office building in two (2) phases of 5,000 square feet
each. The amendment is to eliminate phase II, 20 Farrell Street,
as depicted on a plan entitled "Proposed Office Building, 20
Farrell Street, South Burlington, Vermont," prepared by Northern
Architects, Inc., dated 7/8/87, last revised 8/14/95, with a
stamped "received' date of August 14, 1995, with the following
stipulations:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2) The plan shall be revised to show the changes listed below and
shall require approval by the City Planner. Three (3) copies of
the approved revised site plan shall be submitted to the City
Planner prior to permit issuance.
a) The site plan shall be revised to eliminate all Phase II
portions of the project, i.e. parking area, coverage notation,
planting schedule, etc. If the eliminated parking area is to
remain in its existing wooded state, it should be shown on the
plan.
b) The plan shall show the air conditioning units and pads
located on the south side of the building.
c) The planting schedule shall be revised to indicate a 21"
caliper sugar maple instead of a 4" caliper sugar maple.
3) The applicant shall post a $4,050 landscaping bond prior to
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3) The applicant shall post a $4,050 landscaping bond prior to
issuance of a zoning permit. The bond shall remain in effect for
a period of three (3) years to assure that the landscaping takes
root and has a good chance of surviving.
4) The Planning Commission grants a sewer allocation of 120 gpd.
A sewer allocation fee shall be paid prior to permit.
5) For purposes of calculating required road impact fees under the
South Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, the Planning Commission
estimates that the proposed use will generate 17 vehicle trip ends
during the P.M. Peak Hour.
6) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South
Burlington Planning Commission.
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Chairman
South Burlington Planning Commission
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