HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-98-09 - Decision - 0075 Green Mountain DriveFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Wiemann-Lamphere Architects to amend a previously approved
plan to convert 12,000 square feet of a 20,000 square foot research and testing laboratory to an
educational facility and construct a 95 square foot addition, 75 Green Mountain Drive. The
amendment consists of: 1) adding a second floor within the existing building for a total of 25,200
square feet, and 2) using the building for 13,700 square feet of educational facility use and 11,500
square feet of research and testing laboratory use.
On the day of July, 1998, the South Burlington Planning Commission approved the request
of Wiemann-Lamphere Architects to amend a previously approved site plan under Section 26.10
of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of amending a previously approved plan to convert 12,000 square feet of a
20,000 square foot research and testing laboratory to an educational facility and construct a 95 square
foot addition. The amendment consists of: 1) adding a second floor within the existing building for
a total of 25,200 square feet, and 2) using the building for 13,700 square feet of educational facility
use and 11,500 square feet of research and testing laboratory use. The only issues affected by this
amendment include traffic and parking.
2. This property located at 75 Green Mountain Drive lies within the C2 District. It is bounded on the
north by a vacant building, on the west by Green Mountain Drive, on the east by UVM Horticultural
Farm and on the south by the access driveway to the UVM Horticultural Farm.
3. Traffic: ITE estimates that the current uses plus the additional square footage for the educational
facility generate 64.4 vehicle trip ends (vte's) during the P.M. peak hour. This property is approved
for 8 1. 1 vte's. No additional road impact fee is required.
4. Parking: The proposed uses require a total of 45 spaces and 43 spaces are being provided.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning Commission approves the
site plan application of Wiemann-Lamphere Architects to amend a previously approved plan to
convert 12,000 square feet of a 20,000 square foot research and testing laboratory to an
educational facility and construct a 95 square foot addition. The amendment consists of 1)
adding a second floor within the existing building for a total of 25,200 square feet, and 2) using
the building for 13,700 square feet of educational facility use and 11,500 square feet of research
and testing laboratory use, 75 Green Mountain Drive, as depicted on a four (4) page set of plans,
page one (1) entitled "Addition and Remodel for Aquatec Inc South Burlington, VT," prepared
by Wiemann-Lamphere, Architects, Inc., dated 4/24/97, last revised on 6/16/98, 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 26.256(b) of the Zoning Regulations, the Planning Commission approves
43 parking spaces which represents a two (2) space waiver.
3. 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.
4. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative
Officer prior to the use of the newly converted space.
5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Planning
Commission.
Chairman of Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
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