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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
INVESTORS CORPORATION OF VERMONT-21 GREGORY DRIVE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-10-36
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Investors Corporation of Vermont, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking site
plan approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 38,137 sq. ft. multi -tenant,
mixed -use, commercial building including 2800 sq. ft. of courtyard (vacant) space. The
amendment consists of changing the uses in the building with the end result being as
follows: 1) 4792 sq. ft. of equipment service and repair use, 2) 4878 sq. ft. of medical
office use, 3) 6,000 sq. ft of warehouse use, 4) 19,635 sq. ft. of general office use, and
5) a 2,832 sq. ft. courtyard, 21 Gregory 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 is seeking to amend a previously approved plan for 8,137 sq. ft.
multi -tenant, mixed -use, commercial building. The amendment consists of
changing the uses in the building with the end result being as follows: 1) 4792 sq.
ft. of equipment service and repair use, 2) 4878 sq. ft. of medical office use, 3)
6,000 sq. ft of warehouse use, 4) 19,635 sq. ft. of general office use, and 5) a
2,832 sq. ft. courtyard 21, Gregory Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is the Investors Corporation of
Vermont.
3. The subject property is located in the Mixed Industrial & Commercial (Mixed IC)
Zoning District.
4. The application was received on May 13, 2010.
5. The plan submitted is titled, "21 Gregory Drive South Burlington, Vermont",
prepared by the applicant, dated 5/11/2010.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Building coverage will remain the same at 25%. Overall coverage is increasing
from 64.4% to 66.8%. Front yard coverages along Gregory Drive and Shunpike
Road are remaining the same. All coverage requirements are being met.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
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Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a curb cut off Gregory Drive. No changes are proposed.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. Parking is located on all four sides of the building. The proposed use
configuration requires a total of 107 parking spaces.139 parking spaces are
shown on the plan including 6 designated as handicapped.
11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking shall be provided on the subject property. A bicycle rack is shown on the
plan.
12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application.
Landscaping
13. There are no landscaping changes as part of this application.
14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow
storage areas must be shown on the plan. The plan does indicate the snow
storage area.
Outdoor Lighting
15. There are no changes to outdoor lighting proposed.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to site plan applications:
Traffic
16. The previously approved uses had an estimated traffic generation of 58.58
vehicle trip ends (vte's) during the p.m. peak hour. The proposed configuration of
uses are estimated to generate 52.7 vte's, for a 5.88 vte decrease.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in
the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
17. The Comprehensive Plan states that the City should encourage development
while protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe
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environment. The proposed project is in keeping with the recommended actions
of the Comprehensive Plan.
(b) 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.
18. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
19. As noted above, parking is located on all four sides of the building.
20. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is noted on the plan.
(d) 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.
21. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations
or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
22. The plan does not indicate a change in utility service.
(0 The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruptions to create attractive
transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be
encouraged.
23. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(g) 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.
24. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
In addition to the above general review standards, site plan applications shall meet the
following specific standards set forth in Section 14.07 of the Land Development
Regulations:
(a) 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 or collector street, to provide additional access for
emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in the
area.
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25. The reservation of land is not necessary.
(b) 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.
26. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application.
(c) 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).
27. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened
dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. Screened dumpster locations
are shown on the plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site
Plan Application #SP-08-91 of Investors Corporation of Vermont, to amend a previously
approved plan for 8,137 sq. ft. multi -tenant, mixed -use, commercial building. The
amendment consists of changing the uses in the building with the end result being as
follows: 1) 4792 sq. ft. of equipment service and repair use, 2) 4878 sq. ft. of medical
office use, 3) 6,000 sq. ft of warehouse use, 4) 19,635 sq. ft. of general office use, and
5) a 2,832 sq. ft. courtyard, 21 Gregory Drive.
1. 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 plan shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval
of the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plan shall
be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance.
a. The site plan shall be revised to provide suitable fencing around the
proposed utility cabinet and generator to protect the public and sufficient
landscaping with evergreens of sufficient height and density to screen
effectively the facility from surrounding properties.
4. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington
Impact Fee Ordinance, the Administrative Officer estimates that this project will
generate zero (0) additional vehicle trip ends during the p.m. peak hour.
5. 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.
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6. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the newly converted space.
7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this day of 2010 by
Raymo J. Belair, Administrative Officer
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 $113 filing fee and be filed
within 15 days of the date of this decision.
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