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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. 1 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. 2 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. 3 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 4