HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-93-0000 - Decision - 0087 Meadowland DriveFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Landrum for construction of
a 15,280 square foot addition to an existing 120,537 square foot
building used for manufacturing/printing, 1000 Hinesburg Road.
On the 13th of April, 1993 South Burlington Planning Commission
approved the request of Landrum for a revised final plat under
Section 204 of the South Burlington Subdivision Regulations and
Site Plan review under Section 19.10 of the South Burlington Zoning
Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of the construction of a 15,280 square
foot addition to an existing 120,537 square foot building used for
manufacturing/printing. The Planning Commission reviewed the
sketch plan on 3/23/93.
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. No changes are proposed to either access or circulation.
Circulation remains adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 10% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 23% (maximum allowed is 50%).
Setback requirements will be met.
5. Parking: A total of 122 parking spaces are required and 251
spaces are available including five (5) handicapped spaces.
6. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement for this
project is $9,500. The Planning Commission at sketch plan review
agreed that only $6,500 of additional landscaping would be needed
and a $3,000 credit for existing landscaping would be approved.
The $6,500 amount will be met. Plantings will include Austrian
Pine, Red Maple and Willow.
7. Traffic: No additional traffic anticipated. The addition will
house a replacement printing press with no additional employees.
8. 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 relocated plantings will be
within this zone.
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9. Airport Approach Cone: The proposed addition lies within the
Airport Approach Cone. Applicant must comply with the requirements
of Section 19.45 of the zoning regulations.
10. Sewer allocation: No additional allocation needed since there
will be no additional employees.
11. Lighting: No additional lighting proposed. Two (2) existing
1000 watt high pressure sodium lamps on 25 foot poles will be
relocated.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the revised final plat application of Landrum
for construction of a 15,820 square foot addition to an existing
120,537 square foot building used for manufacturing/printing as
depicted on a two ( 2 ) page set of plans, page one entitled "The
Lane Press Inc., 1000 Hinesburg Road, South Burlington, Vermont",
prepared by Adams Construction, Inc. and dated 3/3/93, last revised
3/21/93, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. The Planning Commission grants a $3000 credit for existing
landscaping on the site. The applicant shall post a $9500
landscaping bond prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit.
The bond shall remain in effect for a period of three years to
assure that the landscaping takes root and has a good chance of
surviving.
3. All exterior lighting shall be downcasting and shielded and
shall not cast light beyond the property line. Any change in
existing lighting or new lighting shall be approved by the City
Planner prior to installation.
4. The applicant shall record the final plat plans in the land
records within 90 days or this approval is null and void. The
plans shall be signed by the Planning Commission Chair or Clerk
prior to recording the plans.
5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the new addition.
6. Any changes to the final plat plans shall require approval by
the Planning Commission.
Chairman or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
Date
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