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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-01-39 - Decision - 0055 Green Mountain Drive#SP-01-39 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION STATE OF VERMONT COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON Re: Findings of Fact, site plan application #SP-01-39 of Pizzagalli Realty Company to amend a previously approved site plan for a 16,552 square foot general office building. The amendment consists of adding 19 parking spaces, 55 Green Mountain Drive. On the 24th of July, 2001, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved the site plan application under Section 26.10 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations of Pizzagalli Realty Company based on the following findings: This project consists of a site plan application to amend a previously approved site plan for a 16,552 square foot general office building. The amendment consists of adding 20 parking spaces, 55 Green Mountain Drive. 2. The owner of record is Pizzagalli Realty Company. 3. This property located within the Commercial Two District. It is bounded on the north by the access drive to the UVM Horticultural Farm, on the south by a retail building, on the east by the UVM Horticultural Farm, and on the west by Green Mountain Drive. 4. Access/Circulation: Access is currently provided by a 27-foot wide curb cut on Green Mountain Drive. The applicant proposed introducing a new 25-foot curb cut on Green Mountain Drive. The applicant requested a waiver under Section 26.103(a) of the Zoning Regulations for this second curb cit. Circulation on the site is adequate. 5. Coverage/Setbacks: Building coverage is 13.1% (30% max). Overall coverage will increase from 31% to 39% (70%). Front yard coverage will increase from 13.5% to 18.69% (30% max). All setback requirements are being met. 6. Parking: A total of 67 parking spaces are required and 70 are being provided. Three (3) handicapped space are being provided as required. A bike rack is also being provided. 7. Landscaping_ The minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs, is $0. No additional landscaping is recommended. Lighting: All exterior lights must be downcasting and shielded. The applicant proposed four (4) new 175 watt metal halide pole mounded lights and two (2) 100 watt metal halide bollard lights. The Performance Standards require that poles not exceed 20 feet in height. The Director of Planning & Zoning has reviewed the lights and found them to be acceptable. Any changes to the lights must be approved by the Director prior to installation. DECISION AND CONDITIONS Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board approves site plan application #SP-01-39 of Pizzagalli Realty Company to amend a previously approved site plan for a 16,552 square foot general office building. The amendment consists of adding 19 parking spaces, 55 Green Mountain Drive, as depicted on a three (3) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled, "Proposed Parking Expansion 55 Green Mountain Drive South Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Donald L. Hamlin Consulting Engineers, dated 5110/01, with the following stipulations: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect. 2. Pursuant to Section 26.103(a) of the zoning regulations, the Development Review Board approves an additional access to Green Mountain Drive. Any new exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting fixtures. Any change to approved lights shall require approval of the Director prior to installation. The proposed poles shall not exceed 20 feet in height. 4. The South Burlington. Development Review Board approves an additional sewer allocation of 96 g.p.d. for a total sewer allocation of 804 g.p.d. The applicant shall pay the per gallon fee prior to permit issuance. 5. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to Section 27.302 of the zoning regulations 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 new parking area. 7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board. Chair or Clerk Date South Burlington Development Review Board Please Note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4471 and V.R.C.P. 76, in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. The fee is $150.00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your right to challenge this decision at some future time may be lost because you waited too long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4472(d) (exclusivity of remedy; finality).