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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
GREEN MOUNTAIN DELTA HOLDINGS, LLC — 7 GREEN TREE DRIVE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-12-55
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
The applicant, Green Mountain Delta Holdings, LLC is seeking to amend a previously approved
plan for 14,087 sq. ft. building approved for a number of permitted uses under an umbrella
approval. The amendment consists of approving an additional permitted use, commercial
greenhouse, under an existing "umbrella approval," 7 Green Tree Drive.
Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the
Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
The applicant has an umbrella approval for the following uses: Agriculture & construction
equipment sales, service & rental; Processing & storage; Distribution and related Storage,
with >15% of GFA in office or principal permitted use by same tenant; Equipment service,
repair & rental; Transportation Services; Light manufacturing; Warehousing, processing,
storage & distribution; Recreation facility, indoor; Office, general; Research facility or
Laboratory; Printing & binding production facilities; Radio & Television Studio; Pet
Grooming. The applicant is proposing to add "commercial greenhouse" use to the list of
permitted uses under the existing umbrella approval.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Green Mountain Delta Holdings, LLC.
3. The subject property is located in the Mixed Industrial & Commercial Zoning District.
4. The application was received on November 8, 2012.
5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Lot 6, Green Tree Park, South Burlington, Vermont",
prepared by Trudell Consulting Engineers, dated August 16, 1988, and last revised on
5/3/90.
ZONING & DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Table 1. Dimensional Requirements
Requirement
Proposed
� Min. Lot Size
40,000 SF
81,022 SF
Max. Building Coverage
40%
17%
4Max. Overall Coverage
70%
51 %
VMax. Front Yard Coverage
30%
28%
Min. Front Setback
30 ft.
—65 ft.
Min. Side Setback
10 ft.
—50 ft.
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1�MIn. Rear Setback
30 ft.
-58 ft.
Max. Building Height
35 ft.
<35 ft.
Zoning Compliance
SITE PLAN APPLICATION
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Pursuant to Section 14.03(A)(6) of the Land Development Regulations, any PUD shall require site
plan approval. Section 14.06 establishes the following general review standards for all site plan
applications:
The site shall be planned to accomplish a desirable transition from structure to site, from
structure to structure, and to provide for adequate planting, safe pedestrian movement, and
adequate parking areas.
No changes are proposed other than adding various uses to the building.
Other- Umbrella Approval
The applicant is seeking to add "commercial greenhouse" use to the umbrella approval which
consists of the following uses: Agriculture & construction equipment sales, service & rental;
Processing & storage; Distribution and related Storage, with >15% of GFA in office or principal
permitted use by same tenant; Equipment service, repair & rental; Transportation Services, -
Light manufacturing, Warehousing, processing, storage & distribution; Recreation facility,
indoor; Office, general; Research facility or Laboratory; Printing & binding production facilities;
Radio & Television Studio, Pet Grooming.
The Administrative Officer finds no issues with the approval of the additional use as of right on
the subject property.
There are 28 parking spaces provided on site.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Pursuant to Section 14.03(A) (6) of the Land Development Regulations, any PUD shall require site
plan approval. Section 14.06 establishes the following general review standards for all site plan
applications:
Without restricting the permissible limits of the applicable zoning district, the height and
scale of each building shall be compatible with its site and existing or adjoining buildings.
There are no changes proposed to the height of the existing building.
Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
No changes are proposed to utility services.
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The DRB shall encourage the use of a combination of common materials and architectural
characteristics, landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to create attractive
transitions between buildings of different architectural styles.
There are no changes proposed to the existing structure.
Proposed structures shall be related harmoniously to themselves, the terrain and to
existing buildings and roads in the vicinity that have a visual relationship to the proposed
structures.
There are no changes proposed to the existing structure
In addition to the above general review standards, site plan applications shall meet the following
specific standards as set forth in Section 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations:
The reservation of land may be required on any lot for provision of access to abutting
properties whenever such access is deemed necessary to reduce curb cuts onto an arterial
of collector street, to provide additional access for emergency or other purposes, or to
improve general access and circulation in the area.
The Administrative Officer does not find the reservation of any additional land is warranted as part
of this application.
Electric, telephone and other wire -served utility lines and service connections shall be
underground. Any utility installations remaining above ground shall be located so as to
have a harmonious relation to neighboring properties and to the site.
No changes are proposed.
All dumpsters and other facilities to handle solid waste, including compliance with any
recycling or other requirements, shall be accessible, secure and properly screened with
opaque fencing to ensure that trash and debris do not escape the enclosure(s).
The plans show a proposed dumpster, adequately screened
Landscaping
Pursuant to Section 13.06(A) of the Land Development Regulations, landscaping and screening
shall be required for all uses subject to site plan and PUD review.
There are no changes proposed to the existing landscaping.
The plans depict adequate snow storage areas.
DECISION
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Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan
application #SP-12-55 of Green Mountain Delta Holdings, LLC subject to the following
conditions:
All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall
remain in effect.
2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plan and shall be on file in the South
Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. The uses of the subject property shall be limited to the following: Agriculture &
construction equipment sales, service & rental; Processing & storage; Distribution and
related Storage, with >15% of GFA in office or principal permitted use by same tenant,
Equipment service, repair & rental; Transportation Services; Light manufacturing;
Warehousing, processing, storage & distribution; Recreation facility, indoor; Office,
general; Research facility or Laboratory; Printing & binding production facilities; Radio &
Television Studio; Pet Grooming, and commercial greenhouse. If the Land Development
Regulations change so that any of the above uses are no longer permitted, then those uses
which are no longer permitted shall be no longer be approved.
4. This approval is conditioned on a current configuration of 28 parking spaces and a total of
10.0 pm peak hour vehicle trip ends.
5. The applicant shall obtain approval from the Administrative Officer prior to any change of
any tenant in the building. The Administrative Officer shall approve the proposed new
tenant only if the proposed combination of uses fits within the limitations established in
stipulation #5 above. In making his determination, the Administrative Officer shall utilize
the parking standards contained in Tables 13-1— 13.6 of the Land Development
Regulations.
6. 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.
7. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of any new use.
8. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development
Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed this( day of41�*&4�2012, by
Ray . Belair Administrative Officer
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PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to 24 VSA §4465, an interested person may appeal this decision by
filing a Notice of Appeal with the secretary of the Development Review Board. This Notice of
Appeal must be accompanied with a $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days of the date of
this decision.
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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