HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-94-0000 - Decision - 0055 Green Mountain DriveFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Pizzagalli Realty Company to
amend a previously approved site plan to expand a parking lot on a
site containing an office/warehouse, 55 Green Mountain Drive.
On the 29th of November, 1994, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of Pizzagalli Realty Company for
site plan review under Section 26.10 of the South Burlington Zoning
Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of amending a previously approved site
plan to expand a parking lot on a site containing an
office/warehouse. The last review of this site by the Planning
Commission was on 4/28/87.
2. This property located at 55 Green Mountain Drive lies within
the C2 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.
3. Access/circulation: Access is provided by a 27 foot wide curb
cut on Green Mountain Drive. No change proposed.
Circulation is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 13.1% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 30.7% (maximum allowed is 70%).
Front yard coverage is 13.5% (maximum allowed is 30%).
Setback requirements are met.
5. Parking: The site requires a total of 40 parking spaces and 44
spaces are being provided including two (2) handicapped spaces. A
bike rack is being provided as required under Section 26.253(b) of
the zoning regulations.
6. Landscaping: There is no minimum landscaping requirement,
based on building costs, for this project. Applicant planted only
$1700 worth of landscaping of the $3000 that was required as part
of the addition approved in 1987. This plan shows $1300 worth of
new landscaping to comply with the 1987 requirement. Plantings
include Juniper and Flowering Crabapple.
7. Sewer: Since the 1987 approval, the applicant has added 19
employees for which sewer allocation was never approved.
Therefore, 285 gpd of additional allocation should be approved as
part of this project. The applicant will be required to pay the
per gallon fee prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit.
8. Dumpsters: A screened dumpster storage area is being provided.
9. Lighting: Existing exterior lighting consists of the
following:
--- two (2) downcasting building mounted 250 watt metal halide
fixtures.
--- two (2) 70 watt walkway lights mounted on poles.
--- one (1) 400 watt pole mounted floodlight.
The floodlight should be replaced with a downcasting and shielded
fixture.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of Pizzagalli Realty
Company to amend a previously approved site plan to expand a
parking lot on a site containing an office/warehouse, 55 Green
Mountain Drive, as depicted on a plan entitled "Proposed Site
Improvements, 55 Green Mountain Drive, So. Burlington, VT",
prepared by Donald L. Hamlin Consulting Engineers, Inc. dated
10/12/94 with a last revision date of 11/17/94, with the following
stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. The applicant shall post a $1300 landscape bond prior to
issuance of a zoning permit. The bond shall remain in effect for
three (3) years to assure that the landscaping takes root and has
a good change of surviving.
3. Any new exterior lighting or change in existing 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 400 watt floodlight shall either be removed or replaced with a
shielded downcasting fixture. The City Planner shall approve any
replacement light fixture prior to installation.
4. An additional sewer allocation of 285 gpd is approved. The
applicant shall pay the per gallon fee prior to issuance of a
zoning permit for the parking area expansion.
5. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit for the parking area
expansion within six (6) months or this approval is null and void.
6. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to use
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of the expanded parking area.
7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South
Burlington Planning Commission.
8. The plan shall be revised prior to issuance of a zoning permit
to show Bradford Pear substituted for the proposed Crabapple trees.
Three copies of the revised plan shall be submitted to the City
Planner.
Chairman or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
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