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FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, site plan application and conditional use application under Section
26.05, Conditional Uses of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations and a site plan
application to construct a 20,160 square foot warehouse and light manufacturing building.
On the Ith of July, 2000, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved the
conditional use application under Section 26.05 and site plan application under Section
26.10 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations of Chase Properties based on the
following findings:
1. This project consists of a conditional use application under Section 26.05, Conditional
Uses of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations and a site plan application to construct
a 20,160 square foot warehouse and light manufacturing building.
2. The owner of record is Chase Properties.
3. Access/circulation: Access is to be provided via two curb cuts on Green Tree Drive.
The northern most curb cut will be 24 feet wide leading to a 13 foot access drive. The
southern curb cut will be 21 feet wide leading to a 13 feet wide access drive. The access
drive around the building will be designated as one-way although each curb cut will be
for two-way access. Section 26.103(a) of the Zoning Regulations states that "unless
specifically approved, there shall be a maximum of one driveway per lot accessing a
public street". Staff recommended that the northerly access drive is ingress only and the
southerly access be for egress only. The plans should show enter and exit signs to
designate the access drives.
Circulation on the site is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: The proposed building coverage will be 28.3 percent (30%
maximum). Overall lot coverage will be 69.6 percent (70% maximum). The proposed
front yard coverage will be the maximum of 29 percent (30% maximum). All setbacks
are being met.
5. Landscaping_ The minimum landscaping requirement, based on uuilding costs, of
$11,500 is being met. Proposed plantings include red maples, white pines, white spruce,
and cedars.
6. Lighting: Cut sheets have been submitted. All lights must be downwardly shielded and
approved by the Director of Planning and Zoning. Proposed lighting consists of:
-five (5) 175-watt metal halide building mounted lights with cutoff fixtures
-two (2) 100 watt metal halide round Bollard fixture with clean lens & louvers
-two (2) 175-watt metal halide cutoff pole mounted fixtures 15 f-et in height
7. Parkin&: The required number of parking spaces is 14 spaces and 23 spaces are
proposed. Two handicapped spaces are required and two are proposed. The applicant
stated that if a company vehicle is required, then it will be stored inside the building. A
bike rack is also being proposed.
8. Sewer: The sewer allocation requested for this development is 240 gpd. The applicant
will be required to pay the per gallon fee prior to permit issuance.
9. Traffic: The proposed uses will generate 13 additional P.M. peak hour vehicle trip
ends. The applicant shall pay the appropriate road impact fees prior to permit issuance.
10. Dumpsters: Two dumpsters are proposed along the western edge of the proposed
building. The applicant has indicated that due to the berm with evergreen screening and
the topography created by the retaining wall, that these dumpsters will not be visible from
the adjacent residences. Staff recommended a condition that the dumpsters not be picked
up between the hours of 12 AM midnight and 7:00 AM.
11. Conditional Use Criteria:
The proposed use complies with the stated purpose of the Mixed Industrial/Commercial
District to encourage "general industrial activity and office buildings".
The proposed use will not adversely affect:
a) the capacity of existing or planned community facilities. No affect expected.
b) the character of the area affected. The applicant should address the possibility of noise
and other impacts on the adjacent residential area. The board should consider limiting the
hours of operation.
c) traffic on roads or highways in the vicinity. The proposed use is not expected to impact
traffic.
d) bylaws in effect. The proposal is in conformance with the zoning regulations.
e) utilization of renewable energy resources. There is no utilization of renewable energy
resources to be affected.
f) general public health and welfare. No adverse affect expected.
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DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board
approves the conditional use application #CU-00-015 and site plan application #SP-00-28
of Chase Properties and Development, LTD to construct a 20,160 sq. ft. building to be
used for light manufacturing use in conjunction with warehousing, storage, and
distribution use, 5 Green Tree Drive, as depicted on a two page set of plans, page one
entitled "Lot 5 —
Green Tree Park Green Tree Drive South Burlington, Vermont," prepared by Lamoureux
& Dickinson Consulting Engineers, Inc., dated 5/8/00, last revised on 6/22/00, with the
following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2. The site plans shall be revised to show the changes listed below and shall require
approval of the Director of Planning & Zoning (hereinafter Director). Three
copies of the approved revised site plans shall be submitted to the Director prior
to permit issuance.
a. The northerly access drive shall be ingress only and the southerly access
shall be for egress only. The plans shall show enter and exit signs to
designate the access drives.
3. The Development Review Board approves a sewer allocation of 240 gpd. The
applicant shall pay the per gallon fee prior to permit issuance.
4. All 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 Director prior to installation. The Board shall retain the right to require
changes to the light fixtures mounted on the west side of the building if, in the
opinion of the Board, they create lighting problems for adjoining residential
properties.
5. The applicant shall post a $11,500 landscape bond prior to issuance of a zoning
permit. The bond shall remain in effect for three years to assure that the
landscaping takes root and has a good chance of surviving.
6. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington
Impact Fee Ordinance, the Development Review Board estimates that the
building will generate 13 vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
7. The building shall be sprinklered with four inch Startz FD Connection/alarm
panel with lock box on the exterior of the building.
8. The dumpsters shall not be emptied between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
9. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six months pursuant to Section
27.302 of the zoning regulations or this approval is null and void.
10. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the building.
11. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
12. Parking will be prohibited on the north and south sides of the building for fire
protection safety.
13. Movement, loading and unloading of tractor trailers and trucks shall be limited to
7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
hair or Clerk Date
South Burlington Development Review Board