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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).