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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
THE LANE PRESS, INC. — 87 MEADOWLAND DRIVE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-16-S1
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
The Lane Press, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to
amend a previously approved plan for a 170,444 sq. ft. light manufacturing building. The
amendment consists of revising the landscaping plan, 87 Meadowland 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 Lane Press, Inc. is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan for a
170,444 sq. ft. light manufacturing building. The amendment consists of revising the
landscaping plan, 87 Meadowland Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is The Lane Press, Inc.
3. The subject property is located in the Industrial — Open Space Zoning District.
4. The application was received on November 19, 2015.
5. This application is to reapprove site plan application #SP-15-77 issued on 12/7/15
which became null and void by failure to obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months
from the date of approval.
6. The plan submitted consists of a four (4) page set of plans, page one (1) is entitled
"Lane Press 87 Meadowland Drive S. Burlington, VT 05403", prepared by the applicant,
dated 9/16/15, and last revised on 10/27/15.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
7. No change in coverages proposed.
8. Setback requirements will continue to be met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
9. No changes proposed.
circulation
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10. No changes proposed.
Parking
11. No changes proposed.
Landscaping
12. The applicant is proposing to remove six (6) Pine trees and replace them with six (6)
Red Pines and three (3) crabapple trees. The cost of the replacement trees is $2,400.
The City Arborist in an email dated 12/01/15 to staff indicted that the plans were
acceptable.
Outdoor Lighting
13. No changes 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
14. No changes proposed.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set
forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
15. No changes proposed.
(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,
16. This requirement is being met.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings
17. No changes proposed.
(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,
18. No changes proposed.
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(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground,
19. No changes proposed.
(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.
20. This requirement is being met.
(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
21. No changes 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,
22. No changes proposed.
(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,
23. This requirement is being met.
(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),
24. No changes proposed.
DECISION
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Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan
application #SP-16-51 of The Lane Press, Inc., subject to the following conditions:
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.
3. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant must post a $2,400 landscaping bond.
This bond must remain in full effect for three (3) years to assure that the
landscaping has taken root and has a good chance of survival.
4. 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.
5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative
Officer upon completion of installing the new trees.
6. 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 vK �/ , 2016 by
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PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to 24 VSA §4465, an interested person may appeal this decision
by filing a Notice of Appeal with the secretary of the Development Review Board. This
Notice of Appeal must be accompanied with a $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days
of the date of this decision.
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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