HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-97-0000 - Decision - 0003 Gregory DriveSTATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of United Realty Corporation to
amend a previously approved plan for a 6400 square foot office and
vocational training center. The amendment consists of constructing
a 1280 square foot office addition for a total square footage of
7680 square feet, 3 Gregory Drive.
On the 26th day of August, 1997, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of United Realty Corporation 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 plan previously approved on
2/21/95 for a 6400 square foot office and vocational training
center. The amendment consists of constructing a 1280 square foot
office addition for a total square footage of 7680 square feet.
2. This property located at 3 Gregory Drive (lot #2A) lies within
the Mixed Industrial and Commercial District. It is bounded on the
north by an office building (Reprograhpics), on the west by a
vacant lot off Green Tree Drive, on the south by an industrial
building containing Marquis Brothers Foundations and on the east by
Gregory Drive.
3. Access/circulation: Access to the property is via an existing
26 foot curb cut on Gregory Drive located on the abutting lot to
the south (lot #2B). The Planning Commission approved the one (1)
curb cut design on March 24, 1987 when it approved the subdivision
of lot #2 into lots #2A and #2B. Lot #2B shows a 301x 75' access
easement to provide for legal access to lot #2A.
Circulation on the site is adequate.
4. Parking: This project requires a total of 31 parking spaces
and 42 spaces are being provided including two (2) handicapped
spaces and a bike rack. The parking lot should be striped prior to
occupancy of the addition.
5. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 11.1% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 55.1% (maximum allowed is 70%).
Front yard coverage is 16.7% (maximum allowed is 30%).
All setback requirements are met.
6. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on
building costs, is $2300 which is being met. Proposed plantings
include Honeylocust, Austrian Pine and American Cranberry.
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and with the addition to generate 28.1 vte's. This represents a
3.6 vte increase. The applicant was made aware that the road
impact fee is approximately $100.
8. Sewer: No additional allocation needed.
9. Lighting: Existing lighting consists of five (5) building
mounted 200 watt high pressure sodium lamps. No additional
lighting proposed.
10. Dumpster: The dumpster storage area is screened.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of United Realty
Corporation to amend a previously approved plan for a 6400 square
foot office and vocational training center. The amendment consists
of constructing a 1280 square foot office addition for a total
square footage of 7680 square feet, 3 Gregory Drive, as depicted on
a two (2) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled, "Local 300
Realty Corp. Proposed Building Renovation Site Plan 3 Gregory Drive
So. Burlington, Vermont, prepared by Champlain Consulting
Engineers, dated 7/21/97, 1st revised 8/13/97, with the following
stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. The parking lot shall be striped as shown on the approved plan
prior to occupancy of the addition.
3. Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant shall post
a $2300 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.
4. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South
Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, the Planning Commission estimates
that the office addition will generate 3.6 additional vehicle trip
ends during the P.M. peak hour.
5. Any new exterior lighting or changes to existing exterior
lighting shall consist of downcasting shielded fixtures. Any
change to existing lights shall require approval of the City
Planner prior to installation.
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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 office addition.
8. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South
Burlington Planning Commission.
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Chairman or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commisson
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