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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
BENSEN DEVELOPMENT CO., LP — 1 EXECUTIVE DRIVE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-11-34
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Bensen Development Co., LP, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to
amend a previously approved plan for a 3,672 sq. ft. general & medical office building. The
amendment consists of changing the use of 1,680 sq. ft. from "medical office" to a 12 student
"child care facility, licensed non-residential", 1 Executive 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
1. The applicant is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 3,672 sq. ft.
general & medical office building. The amendment consists of changing the use of 1,680 sq. ft.
from "medical office" to a 12 student "child care facility, licensed non-residential", 1 Executive
Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Bensen Development Co., LP.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 1 Residential 12 Zoning District.
4. The application was received on 8/10/2011.
5. The plan submitted is titled, "Bensen Development Company 5 Executive Drive South
Burlington, VT", prepared by Trudell Consulting Engineers, and dated 4/26/06, last revised on
12/12/06.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Building coverage, overall coverage, and front yard coverage will remain unchanged as the
request is only for a change of use.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a curb cut off Patchen Road. No changes are proposed.
circulation
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9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. Parking will remain unchanged with this application. There are 56 parking spaces available,
including 3 handicapped spaces. This is adequate.
11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G) (5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle parking shall
be provided on the subject property. A bicycle rack is 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. There are no landscaping changes as part of this application.
14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage areas
must be shown on the plan. The previously approved plan does indicate the snow storage
areas.
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 increased as a result of this application.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in
the City of South Burfington Comprehensive Plan,
17. The Comprehensive Plan states that the City should encourage development while
protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe 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 buildings are existing and no changes are proposed.
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(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable,
19. As noted above, parking is located on the rear and side of the building. No changes are
proposed.
20. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is noted 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 buildings are existing and no changes are proposed.
(e) Newly installed utility service modiFcations 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.
(f) 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 buildings are 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 buildings are 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.
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.
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(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. Screened dumpster locations are shown on the plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site Plan
Application #SP-11-34 of Bensen Development to amend a previously approved plan for a
3,672 sq. ft. general & medical office building. The amendment consists of changing the use of
1680 sq. ft. from "medical office" to a 12 student "child care facility, non-residential", 1
Executive 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.
2. 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.
3. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative
Officer prior to use of the building for the new use.
4. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development
Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this day of q�5 _, 2011 by
,Raym nd 3. Belair, Administrative Officer
PLEASE NOTE: An appeal of this decision may be taken by filing, within 30 days of the date of
this decision, a notice of appeal and the required fee by certified mail to the Superior Court,
Environmental Division. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of the notice of appeal must also be
mailed to the City of South Burlington Planning and Zoning Department at 575 Dorset Street,
South Burlington, VT 05403. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b)(4)(A). Please contact the Environmental
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Division at 802-828-1660 or http://vermontjudiciaN.orq/GTC/environmental/default.aspx for
more information on filing requirements, deadlines, fees and mailing address.
The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain relevant state
permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional Permit Specialist
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