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FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of AT & T to construct a 7000
square foot warehouse (telecommunication switching facility) on a
1.7 acre parcel, 4 Green Tree Drive.
On the 10th day of March, 1998, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of AT & T for site plan review
under Section 26.10 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations
based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of constructing a 7000 square foot
warehouse (telecommunication switching facility) on a 1.7 acre
parcel.
2. This property located at 4 Green Tree Drive lies within the IC
District. It is bounded on the north, south and east by
industrial/commercial buildings, and on the west by Green Tree
Drive.
3. Access/circulation: Access is proposed to be via two (2) curb
cuts on Green Tree Drive. The southerly curb cut is 26.7 feet and
will be for ingress only. The north curb cut is 21.5 feet and
will be for egress only.
Circulation on the site is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 10.5% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 25% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front
yard coverage is 20% (maximum allowed is 30%).
Setback requirements will be met.
5. Parking: A total of four (4) parking spaces are required and
ten (10 )spaces are provided including two (2) handicapped spaces
and a bike rack.
6. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on
building costs, is $15,000 which is being met. Proposed plantings
include Red Maple, Crabapple, Red Pine, White Pine, Mugho Pine and
Cranberrybush.
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7. Traffic: ITE estimates that a 7000 square foot warehouse use
will generate 5.2 vehicle trip ends (vte's) during the P.M. peak
hour. The applicant indicated that there will be no additional
traffic generated during the P.M. peak hour. The employees
workday ends at 3:00 P.M. The Planning Commission decided to apply
the standard rate instead of the applicant's numbers. Typically,
the Planning Commission goes with the standard rate in case a
building is used by a different user in the future. The applicant
was made aware that the road impact fee is approximately $860.
8. Sewer: The sewer allocation needed for this project is 36 gpd
(includes 20% reduction allowed by State). The applicant will be
required to pay the per gallon fee prior to permit issuance.
9. Lighting: Exterior lighting will consist of the following:
— nine (9) building mounted 100 watt high pressure sodium lamps
with downcasting shielded fixtures.
— five (5) 100 watt high pressure sodium lamps with downcasting
shielded fixtures mounted on 42" bollards.
10. Dumpster: A dumpster will not be used.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington
Planning Commission approves the site plan application of AT & T
to construct a 7000 square foot warehouse (telecommunication
switching facility) on a 1.7 acre parcel, 4 Green Tree Drive, as
depicted on a six (6) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled,
"AT & T P.O.P. Building," prepared by CIMA Group, last revised
2/27/98, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the
South Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, the Planning Commission
estimates that the warehouse will generate 5.2 additional vehicle
trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
3. All exterior lighting shall consists of downcasting shielded
fixtures. Any change to approved lights shall require approval
of the City Planner prior to installation.
4. Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant shall
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post a $15,000 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.
5. The Planning Commission approves a sewer allocation of 36
gpd (includes 20% reduction allowed by State). The applicant
shall be required to pay the per gallon fee prior to permit
issuance.
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 the
use of the building.
8) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the
South Burlington Planning Commission.
Chairman or C I erk
South Burlington Planning Commission
Date
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