HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-95-0000 - Decision - 0021 Gregory DriveFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Investors Corporation of
Vermont to change the use of a 38,137 square foot building from
office/warehouse to office and light manufacturing/research and
development/warehouse use. The new use will include 15,000 square
feet of general office use and 23,137 square feet of light
manufacturing/research and development/warehouse use. Also
included with this application is a request for site modifications,
21 Gregory Drive.
On the 24th of January, 1995, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of Investors Corporation of Vermont
for site plan review under Section 26.10 of the South Burlington
Zoning Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of changing the use of a 38,137 square
foot building from office/warehouse to office and light
manufacturing/research and development/warehouse use. The new use
will include 15,000 square feet of general office use, and 23,137
square feet of light manufacturing/research and
development/warehouse use. Also included with this application is
a request for site modifications. This site was approved by the
Planning Commission on 1/11/94. Staff discovered that the
applicant had made changes to the uses in the building and some
site modifications without approval and requested that approval be
obtained from the Planning Commission.
2. This property located at 21 Gregory Drive (lot #1 Green Tree
Park) lies within the I-C District. It is bounded on the north by
light manufacturing (Resolution, Inc.), on the east by Gregory
Drive and on the south and west by Shunpike Road.
3. Access/circulation: Access is provided via a 30 foot curb cut
on Gregory Drive. It is located as far from the Gregory
Drive/Shunpike Road intersection as possible. No change proposed.
Circulation is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 25% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 63.1% (maximum allowed is 70%).
Front yard coverage along Gregory Drive is 11% (maximum allowed is
30%). Front yard coverage along Shunpike Road (south boundary) is
35.4% and along Shunpike Road (west boundary) is 0%. The front
yard coverage information along the two (2) legs of Shunpike Road
were not calculated for the earlier approval because prior to the
zoning update it was not clear whether these were front yards. The
new zoning does now consider these areas as front yards.
5. Landscaping: There is no change to the size or quantity of
plantings. The only change involves the location of landscaped
areas around the building. The large green area proposed for the
northeast corner of the building has been reduced in size and
smaller ones added around the perimeter of the building so there
is no net change in landscaped area.
6. Parking: This project now requires 100 parking spaces and 111
spaces including five (5) handicapped spaces are being provided.
A bike rack is being provided as required under Section 26.253(b)
of the zoning regulations.
7. Traffic: The changes in use result in an estimated 2.5
additional vte's being generated.
8. Dumpsters: The screened dumpster area is being increased in
size and is located on the north side of the building.
9. Other:
--- plan should be revised to remove the phase 1 and phase 2 notes
since the building was not phased.
--- a large white tank is located on the north side of the
building for use in manufacturing.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of Investors
Corporation of Vermont to change the use of a 38,137 square foot
building from office/warehouse to office and light
manufacturing/research and development/warehouse use. The new use
will include 15,000 square feet of general office use and 23,137
square feet of light manufacturing/research and
development/warehouse use. Also included with this application is
a request for site modifications, 21 Gregory Drive, as depicted on
a plan entitled "Project: 1 Green Tree Park, S. Burlington VT"
prepared by Robert Ste. Marie, Architect dated 11/15/93, last
revised 1/19/95, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations affecting this property
which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. Any new exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting shielded
fixtures so as not to cast light beyond the property line. Any
change in lighting shall be approved by the City Planner prior to
installation.
3. For purposes of calculating required road impact fees under the
South Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, the Planning Commission
estimates that the proposed change in use will generate 2.5
additional vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
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4. The plan shall be revised prior to issuance of a zoning permit
to show the changes listed below. The revised plan shall require
approval by the City Planner.
a) The plan shall be revised to remove the phase 1 and phase
2 notes. These notes must refer to current site conditions.
5. The landscaped areas on the north side of the building shall be
constructed as shown on the plan by 5/l/95.
6. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit for the change in
use within six (6) months or this approval is null and void.
7. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to use
of the building.
8. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South
Burlington Planning Commission.
Chairmah or
South Burlington Planning Commission
Date
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