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FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Site plan application #SP-02-24 of Everett J. Prescott, Inc. to amend a previously
approved site plan consisting of a 8,120 square foot warehouse building and an 8,057
square foot storage shed. The amendment consists of 1) converting the use of the main
building from warehouse to wholesale use, 2) demolition of 5,383 square feet of storage
shed, 3) addition of a curb cut, and 4) minor landscape changes, including additional paving,
installation of fence, and tree plantings, 1235 Airport Parkway.
On the 7a' of May 2002, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved the
request of Everett J. Prescott, Inc seeking site plan use approval 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 consisting of a 8,120
square foot warehouse building and an 8,057 square foot storage shed. The amendment
consists of 1) converting the use of the main building from warehouse to wholesale use,
2) demolition of 5,383 square feet of storage shed, 3) addition of a curb cut, and 4)
minor landscape changes, including additional paving, installation of fence, and tree
plantings.
2) The owner of record is John F. Chappell III.
3) This property at 1235 Airport Parkway lies within the IC District. It is bounded on the
north by undeveloped land owned by June Berard Revocable Trust, on the south by
Airport Parkway, on the east by the Medical Store and on the west by Leisure World.
4) Coverage/Setback: The proposed building coverage is 14.9% (maximum allowed is
30%). The proposed overall coverage is 63.2% (maximum allowed is 70%). Proposed
front yard coverage is 25.4% (maximum allowed is 30%). The existing shed does not
met the rear and side yard setbacks.
5) Access/Circulation: Proposed access to the property is provided via a two curb cuts one
existing and one proposed. The existing curb cut is 24 feet wide; the proposed is 16 feet
wide. Under Section 26.103 of the zoning regulations the Board may approve dual
driveways where one lane is marked for entering traffic and one lane for exiting traffic.
Staff suggests the entrance curb cut be reduced to 16' wide as well.
6) Staff is concerned the proposed curb cut is within 50 feet of the adjacent property's curb
cut. Circulation on the site is adequate.
7) Traffic: ITE estimates the current use (warehouse) to generate 18.63 vehicle trip end's
(vte's) during the PM peak hour. The applicant estimates the proposed wholesale use to
generate 17 vte's for a 1.63 vte reduction.
8) Parking: The parking requirement is 10 spaces. The site plans shows 10 spaces
including one accessible space. There is a bike rack shown on the plan.
9) Fence: The applicant was made aware the fence can located up to but not on a property
line.
10) Dumpsters: The location for a dumpster is identified on the site plan. It is located
behind the building and not visible from the public right-of-way.
11) Landscaping_ There is no minimum landscaping requirement based on construction
costs for this property. At the request of staff the applicant is proposing three deciduous
trees to replace some substantial evergreen trees which will be removed from the
property to allow for the additional drive and curb cut.
12) The applicant is also proposing six (6) cedar trees. The applicant is aware they will need
to bond for the proposed additional landscaping, which has a value of $2,000.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board
approves site plan application #SP-02-24 of Everett J. Prescott, Inc. to amend a previously
approved site plan consisting of a 8,120 square foot warehouse building and an 8,057
square foot storage shed. The amendment consists of: 1) converting the use of the main
building from warehouse to wholesale use, 2) demolition of 5,383 square feet of storage
shed, 3) addition of a curb cut, and 4) minor landscape changes, including additional paving,
installation of fence, and tree plantings, as depicted on a two page set of plans, page one
(1) entitled, "Site Plan E.J. Prescott, Inc.1235 Airport Parkway South Burlington,
Vermont", dated 4/22/02, with a last revised date of 4/29/02, with the following stipulations:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2) All floodlights shall be removed or replaced with downcasting shielded fixtures
approved by the Director prior to installation.
3) For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact
Fee Ordinance, the Development Review Board estimates that the change in use will
generate zero (0) additional vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
4) Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant shall post a $2,000 landscape
bond. The bond shall remain in effect for three (3) years to assure the landscaping
takes root and has a good chance of surviving.
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5) 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.
6) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer before use of the three (3) structures.
1) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
Chair o?� Date
South Burlington Development Review Board
Please Note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to
24 V.S.A. § 4471 and V.RC.P. 76, in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued The fee is
$150.00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your right to challenge this decision at some future time may be
lost because you waited too long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4472(d)
(exclusivity of remedy; finality).
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