HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-96-0000 - Decision - 0016 Gregory DriveFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
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COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of East Shore Drywall, Inc. for construction of a
20,000 square foot building for multiple industrial uses (10,000 square feet for
warehouse & wholesale business, 3333 square feet for warehouse and 6666 square feet
for light manufacturing), 16 Greogry Drive.
On the 23rd day of July, 1996, the South Burlington Planning Commission approved
the request of East Shore Drywall, Inc. for site plan review under Section 26.10 of
the South Burlington Zoning Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of the construction of a 20,000 square foot building for
multiple industrial uses (10, 000 square feet for warehousing & wholesale business,
3333 square feet for warehouse and 6,666 square feet for light manufacturing use) .
The ZBA on 6 / 24 / 96 granted the applicant a conditional use permit subject to the
condition that the tenants be administratively approved.
2. This property located at 16 Gregory Drive (lot #12) lies within the IC District.
It is bounded on the north and west by Gregory Drive, on the east by an
undeveloped lot and on the south by a storage/distribution business.
3. Access/circulation: Access is proposed to be via two (2) 30' ingress and egress
curb cuts on Gregory Drive. Section 26.103(a) of the zoning regulations states that
"unless specifically approved by the Planning Commission there shall be a maximum
of one driveway per lot accessing a public street. "
Circulation on the site is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 25. 7% (maximum allowed is 70%) .
Overall coverage is 68% (maximum allowed is 70%) . Front yard coverage is 22.9%
(maximum allowed is 30%) .
Setback requirements are being met.
5. Parking: A total of 22 parking spaces are required and 38 spaces including two
(2) handicapped spaces will be provided. A bike rack will be provided as required.
6. Sewer: The sewer allocation requested is 465 gpd. The applicant will be
required to pay the per gallon fee prior to permit issuance.
7. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs,
is $4820 which is being met. Proposed plantings will include Red Oak, Juniper,
Sugar Maple, Dogwood and Crabapple. The applicant is proposing to relocate three
(3) existing street trees with an estimated value of $2250. The landscape bond
should include the cost of the new site landscaping and the value of the relocated
trees for a total of $7070.
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8. Traffic: ITE estimates that the proposed uses will generate 15 vehicle trip ends
(vte's) during the P.M. peak hour. The applicant was made aware that the road
impact fee will be approximately $2800.
9. Dumpster: A screened dumpster area will be provided.
10. Lighting: Exterior lighting will consist of the following:
--- nine (9) 70 watt high pressure sodium lamps mounted on the building with
downcasting and shielded fixtures.
--- two (2) 70 watt high pressure sodium lamps mounted on 20 foot poles.
11. Sidewalk: There is an existing sidewalk along Gregory Drive.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning Commission
approves the site plan application of East Shore Drywall, Inc. for construction of a
20,000 square foot building for multiple industrial uses (10,000 square feet for
warehouse & wholesale business, 3333 square feet for warehouse and 6666 square feet
for light manufacturing) , 16 Gregory Drive, as depicted on a three (3) page set of
plans, page one (1) entitled "East Shore Drywall, Inc. Lot #12 Green Tree Park
Gregory Drive, South Burlington," prepared by Lamoureux, Stone & O'Leary
Consulting Engineers, Inc.," dated 4/30/96, last revised 7/3/96, with the following
stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this
approval shall remain in effect.
2. Pursuant to Section 26.103 (a) , the Planning Commission approves two (2 )
driveways accessing Gregory Drive. It is the Commission's opinion that due to the
shape of the lot, and the size and uses of the building, two (2) driveways would
better serve the property.
3. Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant shall post a $7070 landscape
bond ($4820 for site landscaping and $2250 for relocated street trees) . 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. The Planning Commission grants a sewer allocation of 465 gpd. The applicant
shall pay the per gallon fee prior to issuance of a permit.
5. All new exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting shielded fixtures so as not
to cast light beyond the property line. Any changes in lighting shall be approved
by the City Planner prior to installation.
6. For purposes of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington impact
fee ordinance, the Planning Commission estimates that the proposed use will generate
15 vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
7. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to
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Section 27.302 of the zoning regulations or this approval is null and void.
8. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the new building.
9. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Planning Commission.
10. Based on the expressed representation of the applicant, there shall be no
outside storage or display of material or merchandise.
Chairman or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commisison
Date
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