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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
DEXTER MAHAFFEY --- 75 GREEN MOUNTAIN DRIVE
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION #CU-15-02
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Conditional use application #CU-15-02 of Dexter Mahaffey to amend a previously approved plan
for a 25,200 sq. ft. educational facility. The amendment consists of: 1) constructing a 1500 sq. ft.
two (2) story addition, and 2) constructing a 50 sq. ft. addition, 75 Green Mountain Drive.
The Development Review Board held a public hearing on May 5, 2015. The applicant was
represented by Steve Roy.
Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the Board
finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Conditional use application #CU-15-02 of Dexter Mahaffey to amend a previously approved
plan for a 25,200 sq. ft. educational facility. The amendment consists of: 1) constructing a
1500 sq. ft. two (2) story addition, and 2) constructing a 50 sq. ft. addition, 75 Green
Mountain Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Vermont Commons School.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 2 Zoning District.
4. The application was received on April 2, 2015.
5. Site plan approval for the proposed improvements was issued on 4/8/15 (#SP-15-13) as an
administrative site plan approval. This application is for review and approval of the
conditional use portion of the required review process.
6. The plans submitted consist of a four (4) page set of plans, page one (1) is entitled "Vermont
Commons School Site Improvements 75 Green Mountain Drive South Burlington, Vermont
05403", prepared by Civil Engineering Associates, Inc., and dated 03/18/15.
Zoning District & Dimensional Requirements:
7. Building coverage is 24.1% (maximum allowed is 40%). Overall coverage is 60.6% (maximum
allowed is 70%) and front yard coverage is 6.3% (maximum allowed is 30%).
8. Setback requirements will continue to be met.
CONDITIONAL USE CRITERIA
Pursuant to Section 14.10(E) of the Land Development Regulations,
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The Development Review Board shall review the proposed conditional use for compliance with
all applicable standards as contained in these regulations. The proposed conditional use shall
not result in an undue adverse effect on any of the following:
(1) The capacity of existing or planned community facilities.
The expansion to the facility is small so it will therefore have little to no undue adverse
effect on the capacity of existing or planned community facilities.
(2) The character of the area affected, as defined by the purpose or purposes of the
zoning district within which the project is located, and specifically stated policies
and standards of the municipal plan.
The additions will be small and in keeping with the architecture of the existing building, so
therefore the improvements will not have any undue adverse effect on this criterion.
(3) Traffic on roads and highways in the vicinity.
No additional is expected, so therefore the improvements will not have any undue adverse
effect on this criterion.
(4) Bylaws and ordinances then in effect.
The additions will result in compliance with the Land Development Regulations, so therefore
the improvements will not have any undue adverse effect on this criterion.
(5) Utilization of renewable energy resources.
There is no utilization of renewable energy resources in the vicinity, so therefore the
improvements will not have any undue adverse effect on this criterion.
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Motion by Bill Miller, seconded by David Parsons, to approve conditional use application #CU-
15-02 of Dexter Mahaffey subject to the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations shall remain in full effect except as amended herein.
2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plan submitted by the applicant and on file
in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to Section 17.04 of
the Land Development Regulations or this approval is null and void.
4. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development
Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Tim Barritt
Yea
Nay
Abstain
Not Present
Mark Behr
Yea
Nay
Abstain
Not Present
Brian Breslend
Yea
Nay
Abstain
Not Present
Bill Miller
Yea
Nay
Abstain
Not Present
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David Parsons
Yea
Nay
Abstain
Not Present
Jennifer Smith
Yea
Nay
Abstain
Not Present
John Wilking
Yea
Nay
Abstain
Not Present
Motion carried by a vote of 6— 0 — 0.
Signed this day of 2015, by
Tim Barritt, Chair
Please note: An appeal of this decision may be taken by filing, within 30 days of the date of this
decision, a notice of appeal and the required fee by certified mail to the Superior Court,
Environmental Division. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of the notice of appeal must also be mailed
to the City of South Burlington Planning and Zoning Department at 575 Dorset Street, South
Burlington, VT 05403. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b) (4)(A). Please contact the Environmental Division at
802-828-1660 or http://vermontiudiciary.org/GTC/environmental/default.aspx for more
information on filing requirements, deadlines, fees and mailing address.
The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain relevant
state permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional Permit Specialist.
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