HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-98-0001 - Decision - 0087 Meadowland DriveFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN 7 , 0 f ` c' l
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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Lane Press to amend a previously approved plan for construction of
three (3) additions totaling 54,261 square feet to an existing 136,357 square foot manufacturing/printing
building, and relocation of the driveway, 1000 Hinesburg Road. The amendment consists of constructing
three (3) additions totaling 34,087 square feet instead of 54,261 square feet.
On the 14" day of April, 1998, the South Burlington Planning Commission approved the request of Lane
Press for revised final plat approval under Section 204 of the South Burlington Subdivision Regulations
based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of amending a plan previously approved on 1/13/98 for construction of three (3)
additions totaling 54,261 square feet to an existing 136,357 square foot manufacturing/printing building
and relocation of the driveway. The amendment consists of constructing three (3) additions totaling 34,087
square feet instead of 54,261 square feet.
2. This property located at 1000 Hinesburg Road lies within the I-0 District. It is bounded on the north by
New England Telephone and 1-89, on the cast and south by Dynapowcr and on the west by several single
family residences.
3. Access/circulation: Access is via a r.o.w. from Hinesburg Road.
No changes proposed from existing conditions. No longer proposing to shift r.o.w..
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 12.5% (maximum allowed is 30%). Overall coverage is
27.3% (maximum allowed is 50%).
5. Setback requirements will be met.
6. Parking: A total of 148 parking spaces are required and 298 spaces are available including seven (7)
handicapped spaces.
7. Landscaping_ The minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs, is $24,500 which is
being met. Proposed plantings include Ash, Crabapple, Yew, Austrian and White Pines, Red Maple and
Blue Spruce.
8. Traffic: ITE estimates that the current facility generates 101.99 vehicle trip ends (vtc's) during the P.M.
peak hour and with the addition to generate 127.59 vtc's which is a 25.6 vte increase. The applicant was
made aware that the road impact fee is zero (0).
9. View Protection Zone: The easterly portion of the property lies within the Hinesburg Road - North
View Protection Zone. No portion of the addition or any of the new or relocated plantings will be within
this zone.
10. Sewer: No additional allocation needed.
11. Lighting: Existing exterior lighting consists of the following:
--- 13 - 100 watt high pressure sodium lamps with downcasting shielded fixtures (bollards).
--- two (2) twin 100 watt high pressure sodium lamps with downcasting shielded fixtures mounted on
24 foot poles.
--- 18 - 400 watt single high pressure sodium lamps with downcasting shielded fixtures mounted on 24
foot poles.
--- two (2) 400 watt twin high pressure sodium lamps with downcasting shielded fixtures mounted on
24 foot poles.
--- eight (8) 100 watt building mounted lamps with downcasting shielded fixtures.
12. Proposed exterior lights consist of the following.-
--- four (4) 100 watt high pressure sodium lamps with downcasting shielded fixtures (bollards).
--- eight (8) twin 250 watt high pressure sodium lamps with downcasting shielded fixtures mounted on
20 foot poles.
--- 14 single 250 watt high pressure sodium lamps with downcasting shielded fixture mounted on 20
foot poles.
13. The Performance Standards in Appendix B of the zoning regulations limits the height of pole lights to
20 feet. Applicant will replace the existing 24 foot poles with 20 foot poles.
14. C.O. District: The plan shows the C.O. Districts corresponding with the drainagcways westerly of the
parking area. These C.O. Districts will not be impacted by the proposed expansion.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning Commission approves the final plat
application of Lane Press to amend a previously approved plan for construction of three (3) additions
totaling 54,261 square feet to an existing 136,357 square foot manufacturing/printing building, and
relocation of the driveway, 1000 Hinesburg Road. The amendment consists of constructing three (3)
additions totaling 34,087 square feet instead of 54,261 square feet, as depicted on a three (3) page set of
plans, page one (1) entitled "The Lane Press 1998 Addition," prepared by Walter Adams, dated September
5, 1997, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
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2. Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant shall post a $24,500 landscape bond. 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. All new exterior lighting shall consists of downcasting shielded fixtures so as not to cast light beyond
the property line. Any change in lighting shall be approved by the City Planncr prior to installation. The
existing 24 foot light poles shall be reduced in height to 20 feet.
4. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, the
Planning Commission estimates that the expansion will generate 25.6 additional vehicle trip ends during
the P.M. peak hour.
5. The planting of landscaping on top of water and sewer lines shall be avoided.
6. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall provide to the City Water Department a copy of any water
main relocation plans.
7. The final plat plan (sheet SP 1.0) shall be recorded in the land records within 90 days or this approval is
null and void. The plan shall be signed by the Planning Commission Chair or Clerk prior to recording.
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Chairman or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
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