HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-97-0000 - 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 site plan for a 20,000 square foot
research and testing laboratory. The amendment consists of: 1)
converting 12,000 square feet of space to an educational facility,
and 2) construct a 36 square foot addition for the educational
facility, 75 Green Mountain Drive.
On the 13th day of May, 1997, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of Wiemann-Lamphere Architects 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 for a 20,000 square foot research and testing laboratory. The
amendment consists of: 1) converting 12,000 square feet of space
to an educational facility, and 2) construct a 36 square foot
addition for the educational facility. The last review of this
property by the Planning Commission was on 2/9/82. The ZBA on May
12, 1997 approved a request from the applicant for a conditional
use permit.
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 the UVM
Horticultural Farm and on the south by the access driveway to the
UVM Horticultural Farm.
3. Access/circulation: Access is provided by two (2) curb cuts on
Green Mountain Drive, a 25 foot curb cut to the north and a 20 foot
curb cut to the south. No changes proposed.
Circulation on the site is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 22.0% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 56.3% (minimum allowed is 70%). Front
yard coverage is 52.2% (maximum allowed is 30%). Front yard
coverage is an existing situation which will not be made worse by
this application.
Setback requirements are met.
5. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on
building cost, is $750 which is being met. Proposed plantings
include Ginkgo trees.
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6. Parking: A total of 35 spaces are required and 43 spaces
including two (2) handicapped spaces and a bike rack will be
provided.
7. Traffic: ITE estimates that the current use generates 56.8
vehicle trip ends (vte's) during the P.M. peak hour and with the
proposed change in use to generate 81.1 vte's. This represents a
24.3 vte increase. The applicant was made aware that the road
impact fee will be approximately $4000.
8. Sewer: No additional allocation needed.
9. Dumpster: The dumpster will be screened by placing it behind
the building.
10. Lighting: Existing exterior lighting consists of four (4) 150
watt lamps on 14 foot poles and two (2) flood lights on the north
end of the building. These flood lights should either be removed
or replaced with downcasting shielded fixtures approved by the City
Planner.
11. Other:
--- the parking lot should be striped as shown on the site plan
prior to occupancy of the educational facility.
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 site plan for a 20,000
square foot research and testing laboratory. The amendment
consists of: 1) converting 12,000 square feet of space to an
educational facility, and 2) construct a 36 square foot addition
for the educational facility, 75 Green Mountain Drive, as depicted
on a plan entitled, "Addition and Remodel for Aquatec Inc South
Burlington, VT.," prepared by Wiemann-Lamphere, Architects, Inc.,
dated 4/24/97, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant shall post
a $750 landscape bond. The bond shall remain in effect for three
(3) years to assure that the landscaping takes root and has a good
chance of surviving.
3. Any new exterior 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 two (2) flood lights on the north side of the
building shall be removed or replaced with a downcasting shielded
fixture approved by the City Planner prior to occupancy by the
educational facility.
4. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South
Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, the Planning Commission estimates
that the change in use will generate 24.3 additional vehicle trip
ends during the P.M. peak hour.
5. The parking lot shall be striped as shown on the approved plan
prior to occupancy by the educational facility.
6. 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.
7. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to
occupancy by the educational facility.
8. Any changes to the site plan shall require approval by the
South Burlington Planning Commission.
Chairman or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
Date
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