HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-95-0000 - Decision - 0003 Gregory DriveFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Local 300 Realty Corporation
to construct a 128 square foot accessory structure on a site
developed with a 6400 square foot office and vocational training
center, 3 Gregory Drive.
On the 21st of February, 1995, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of Local 300 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 previously approved site
plan to construct a 128 square foot accessory structure on a site
containing a 6,400 square foot office and vocational training
center. Staff discovered that this building was constructed
without approval and requested the applicant to submit a revised
site plan. The office building was approved on 8/26/91.
2. This property is located at 3 Gregory Drive (lot #2A) and is
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 30' x 75' access
easement to provide for legal access to lot #2A.
Circulation is adequate.
4. Parking: This project requires a total of 26 parking spaces
and 42 spaces are being provided including two (2) handicapped
spaces. Plan should be revised to indicate that the row of spaces
along the west property boundary has 12 spaces and the row of
spaces behind the building has 9 spaces plus the handicapped space.
The "Project Information" on the plan should be revised to indicate
that 26 spaces are required and 42 spaces are being provided.
5. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 8.2% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 52.5% (maximum allowed is 70%).
Front yard coverage is 16% (maximum allowed is 30%). The plan
should be revised to indicate the correct building coverage of 8.2%
All setback requirements will be met.
6. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement based on
building costs, is $60 which is not being met. The applicant is
seeking a credit for this amount. Staff supported granting the
credit since the amount is small and the site is well landscaped.
7. Sewer: No additional allocation needed.
8. Traffic: No additional traffic will be generated.
9. Lighting: Lighting consists of five (5) building mounted 200
watt high pressure sodium lamps.
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 Local 300 Realty
Corporation to construct a 128 square foot accessory structure on
a site developed with a 6400 square foot office and vocational
training center, 3 Gregory Drive, as depicted on a plan entitled
"New Office Building, Local 300 Realty Corporation, Gregory
Industrial Park, Mr. Timothy Watkins, President, South Burlington,
VT" prepared by Gordon Woods, Architect, with a last revision date
of 8/22/91, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. The Planning Commission grants a landscaping credit of $60 for
existing landscaping.
3. The plan shall be revised prior to issuance of a zoning permit
to show the changes listed below and shall require approval of the
City Planner. Three (3) copies of the approved revised site plan
shall be submitted to the City Planner prior to permit issuance.
a) The site plan shall be revised to indicate: 1) that the
row of spaces along the west property boundary has 12 spaces
and the row of spaces behind the building has 9 spaces plus
the handicapped space, 2) that 26 spaces are required and 42
spaces are being provided, and 3) that the building coverage
is 8.2%.
4. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6)
months or this approval is null and void.
5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to use
of the accessory structure.
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6. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South
Burlington Planning Commission.
Chairman or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
Date