HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-94-0000 - Decision - 0021 Gregory DriveFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN G p
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON / y
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Investors Corporation of
Vermont for construction of a 38,137 square foot building for
general office use (15,905 square feet) and warehouse use (22,232
square feet) in two (2) phases, 21 Gregory Drive.
On the llth of January, 1994 the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of Investors Corporation of Vermont
for site plan review under Section 19.10 of the South Burlington
Zoning Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of the construction of a one (1) story
38,137 square foot office/warehouse building in two (2) phases.
Phase 1 would consist of 22,232 square feet of warehouse and
related office use and phase 2 would consist of 15,905 square feet
of office use. This project was reviewed by the Planning
Commission on 8/11/92 and denied on 9/29/92. The Zoning Board of
Adjustment granted the applicant a conditional use permit for the
multiple use on 12/13/93.
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 will be provided via a 30 foot curb
cut on Gregory Drive. It is located as far from the Gregory
Drive/Shunpike Road intersection as possible.
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%).
Setback requirements will be met.
5. Parking: Phase 1 of the project requires 22 parking spaces and
41 spaces including two (2) handicapped spaces will be provided.
Phase 2 of the project requires 64 spaces and 71 spaces, including
three (3) handicapped spaces and bicycle storage facilities, are
being provided. A total of 86 spaces are required. Total parking
provided for both phases is 113 spaces including five (5)
handicapped spaces.
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6. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on
building costs, is $14,500. Phase 1 requirement is $10,500 which
is being met. Phase 2 requirement is $4,000 which is not being
met. The total short fall for the project is $2,000. This
shortfall should be made up by either increasing size of plant
material or adding more plants to Phase 2 of the project.
Plantings will include Spirea, Crabapple, Barberry, Pin Oak and
Austrian Pine. The plan shows $2,770 worth of plantings which are
required to be planted as a condition of approval for the Green
Tree Park subdivision. This landscaping can not be counted towards
the applicant's landscaping requirement.
7. Traffic: The applicant will be required to contribute $2381 to
the Williston Road Impact Fund - Area 2 for the 16.5 vehicle trip
ends (vte's) expected to be generated by Phase 1 and $7,158 for the
49.6 vte's expected to be generated by Phase 2.
8. Sewer: The sewer allocation needed for Phase I is 225 gpd and
for Phase 2 is 975 gpd for a total allocation of 1200 gpd. The
applicant will be required to pay the per gallon fee prior to
permit.
9. Lighting: Exterior lighting for Phase I will consist of the
following:
--- three (3) 100 watt high pressure sodium lamps on 14 foot
poles with cutoff luminaries.
--- nine (9) building mounted 100 watt high pressure sodium lamps
with cut-offs.
Phase 2 lighting will consist of the following:
--- six (6) buildings mounted 100 watt high pressure sodium lamps
with cut-offs.
--- one (1) 100 watt high pressure sodium lamp on a 14 foot pole
with cut-off luminaire.
10. Snow storage easement: The plan shows a five (5) foot snow
storage easement along Shunpike Road in the wrong location. This
easement is located entirely on the applicant's property parallel
to the property. The plan should be revised to show the correct
location. The legal document for this easement should be submitted
for review and approval by the City Attorney and recorded prior to
permit.
11. Other:
--- screened dumpster enclosures will be provided for both phases.
--- a 15 foot storm drain easement is shown along Gregory Drive.
--- plan should be revised to show location of a fire hydrant to
be installed as part of Phase 2 of construction in a location
approved by the Fire Chief.
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DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of Investors
Corporation of Vermont for construction of a 38,137 square foot
building for general office use (15,905 square feet) and warehouse
use (22,232 square feet) in two (2) phases as depicted on a plan
entitled "l Green Tree Park, S. Burlington, VT", prepared by Robert
Ste. Marie, Architect, and dated 11/15/93, last revised 12/29/93,
with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. The applicant shall post a $13,270 landscape bond prior to
issuance of a zoning/building permit for Phase I and a $4,000
landscape bond prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit for
Phase II. The bonds shall remain in effect for three (3) years to
assure that the landscaping has taken root and has a good chance of
surviving. The landscaping which was required as a condition of
approval for the Green Tree Park subdivision shall be planted as
part of Phase I.
3. The plan shall be revised prior to issuance of a
zoning/building permit to show the changes listed below. The
revised plan shall require approval by the City Planner.
a) The plan shall show an additional $2,000 worth of
landscaping in a location and of a size and species approved
by the City Planner.
b) the plan shall show the correct location of the snow
storage easement.
c) the plan shall show an additional fire hydrant, which
shall be installed as part of Phase II, in a location approved
by the fire chief.
4. Prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit for Phase I, the
applicant shall contribute $2,381 to the Williston Road Area 2
Improvement Fund based on the additional 16.5 peak hour vte's
estimated to be generated by this Phase. Prior to issuance of a
zoning/building permit for Phase II, the applicant shall contribute
$7,158 to the Williston Road Area 2 Improvement Fund based on the
additional 49.6 peak hour vte's estimated to be generated by this
Phase.
5. An total sewer allocation of 1,200 g.p.d. is granted, 225 gpd
for Phase I and 975 gpd for Phase II. The applicant shall pay the
required sewer allocation fee prior to issuance of a
zoning/building permit.
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6. All exterior lighting shall be downcasting and shielded and
shall not cast light beyond the property line. Any change in
existing lighting or new lighting shall be approved by the City
Planner prior to installation.
7. Prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit, the property
owner shall record a snow storage easement in the South Burlington
Land Records. A draft easement shall be submitted to the City
Attorney for approval prior to recording.
8. The applicant shall obtain a zoning/building permit for Phase
I within six (6) months and a zoning/building permit for Phase II
within two (2) years, or this approval is null and void.
9. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of each Phase.
10. Any changes to the site plan shall require approval by the
South Burlington Planning Co ission�/
' Chairma-n or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
Date
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