HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-98-0000 - Decision - 0087 Meadowland DriveFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT S _ pOv
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Lane Press to amend a
previously approved plan for a 136,357 square foot
manufacturing/printing building, 1000 Hinesburg Road. The
amendment consists of: 1) constructing three (3) additions totaling
54,261 square feet, and 2) relocating the driveway.
On the 13th day of January, 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 previously approved plan
for a 136,357 square foot manufacturing/printing building. The
amendment consists of: 1) constructing three (3) additions
totaling 54,261 square feet, and 2) relocating the driveway. The
sketch plan was reviewed on 10/28/97 .
2. This property located at 1000 Hinesburg Road lies within the I-
O District. It is bounded on the north by New England Telephone
and I-89, on the east and south by Dynapower and on the west by
several single family residences.
3. Access/circulation: Access is via a r.o.w. from Hinesburg Road
which will be slightly revised to accommodate the revised driveway
location on the property. The project must include a revised
survey plat for the Dynapower property showing the revised r.o.w.
location. This plat will require Planning Commission approval.
Circulation on the site is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 14% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 28.6% (maximum allowed is 50%).
Setback requirements will be met.
5. Parking: A total of 148 parking spaces are required and 301
spaces are available including seven (7) handicapped spaces.
6. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on
building costs, is $29,850 which is not being met. This is $2350
more than at sketch plan due to the increased size of the building
expansion since sketch plan review. At sketch plan the Commission
indicated a willingness to approve a credit for the shortfall of
$17,234, now $19,584, to cover the value of the relocated
plantings. The Commission also indicated that the bond should be
for the entire landscaping requirement of $29,850.
7. Traffic•
101.99 vehicle
the addition
increase. The
zero (0).
ITE estimates that the current facility generates
trip ends ( vte' s ) during the P.M. peak hour and with
to generate 142.68 vte's which is a 40.69 vte
applicant was made aware that the road impact fee is
8. View Protection Zone: The
lies within the Hinesburg Road
portion of the addition or any
will be within this zone.
easterly portion of the property
- North View Protection Zone. No
of the new or relocated plantings
9. Sewer: No additional allocation needed.
10. 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.
11. 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.
--- 12 single 250 watt high pressure sodium lamps with downcasting
shielded fixture mounted on 20 foot poles.
12. 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.
13. C.O. District: The plan shows the C.O. Districts
corresponding with the drainageways westerly of the parking area.
These C.O. Districts will not be impacted by the proposed
expansion.
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DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the final plat application of Lane Press to
amend a previously approved plan for a 136,357 square foot
manufacturing/printing building, 1000 Hinesburg Road. The
amendment consists of: 1) constructing three (3) additions totaling
54,261 square feet, and 2) relocating the driveway, as depicted on
a three ( 3 ) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled, "The Lane
Press 1000 Hinesburg Road So. Burlington, Vermont 05403," prepared
by Walt Adams, dated September 5, 1997, last revised 11/20/97, with
the following stipulations:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2) Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant shall post
a $29,850 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) Pursuant to Section 26.105(a) of the zoning regulations, the
South Burlington Planning Commission grants the applicant a $19,584
credit for existing trees on the site.
4) All new exterior 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. The existing 24 foot light poles shall be reduced
in height to 20 feet.
5) For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South
Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, the Planning Commission estimates
that the expansion will generate 40.69 additional vehicle trip ends
during the P.M. peak hour.
6) Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant shall record
a revised plat of the Dynapower property showing the revised r.o.w.
location which has been approved by the Planning Commission.
7) Culvert and drainage pipes shall be concrete or plastic not
metal or aluminum.
8) Prior to permit issuance, the City Water Department shall
review and approve the fire hydrant relocation.
hairman or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
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