HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-94-0000 - Decision - 0035 Green Mountain DriveFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Jon Soter for construction of a 1344 square foot
carport addition to a 14,400 square foot office/warehouse, 35 Green Mountain Drive.
On the 13th of December, 1994, the South Burlington Planning Commission approved
the request of Jon Soter 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 1,344 square foot carport to a
14,400 square foot building consisting of 2,080 square feet of warehouse space and
12,320 square feet of office space. This building was approved by the Planning
Commission on 11/4/80.
2. This property located at 35 Green Mountain Drive lies within the C2 District. It
is bounded on the north by an automotive accessory business, on the south by GMP
offices, on the east by the UVM Horticultural Farm and on the west by Green
Mountain Drive.
3. Access/circulation: Access is provided by a 30 foot curb cut on Green Mountain
Drive. No changes proposed.
Circulation is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 22% (maximum allowed is 30%) . Overall
coverage is 53% (maximum allowed is 70%) . Front yard coverage is 22 0 (maximum
allowed is 30%) .
The existing building and the proposed addition meet the setback requirements.
5. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement based on building costs,
is $750 which is being met. Plantings will be either White or Red Pine.
6. Parking: This site requires 57 parking spaces and 59 spaces including three (3)
handicapped spaces are being provided. A bike rack is being provided as required
under Section 26.253(b) of the zoning regulations.
7. Sewer: Since the last approval of this site in 1980, 20 employees have been
added. The sewer allocation for the 20 additional employees is 300 gpd. The
applicant will be required to pay the per gallon fee prior to issuance of a zoning
permit.
8. Lighting: Existing exterior lighting consists of the following:
--- four (4) "wall pack" building mounted fixtures.
--- two (2) wall mounted flood lights.
Proposed lighting consists of the following:
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--- three (3) 150 watt high pressure sodium shielded lights on 20 foot poles.
9. Dumpsters: The dumpster storage area is located at the rear of the building and
will not be visible from the street.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning Commission
approves the site plan application of Jon Soter for construction of a 1344 square foot
carport addition to a 14,400 square foot office/warehouse, 35 Green Mountain Drive
as depicted on a plan entitled "Building Maintenance Shed, 35 Green Mountain Drive,
South Burlington, VT" prepared by Green Mountain Power Corporation, dated
10 / 20 / 94 , last revised 12 / 13 / 94 , with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this
approval shall remain in effect.
2. The applicant shall post a $750 landscape bond prior to issuance of a zoning
permit. The bond shall remain in effect for three (3) years to assure that the
landscaping takes root and has a good chance of surviving.
3. Any new exterior lighting or change in existing lighting shall consist of
downcasting shielded fixtures so as not to cast light beyond the property line. Any
change in lighting shall be approved by the City Planner prior to installation.
4. An additional sewer allocation of 300 gpd is approved. The applicant shall pay
the per gallon fee prior to issuance of a zoning permit for the carport addition.
5. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit for the carport addition within six (6 )
months or this approval is null and void.
6. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to use of the carport addition.
7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Planning Commission.
Chairman or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
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