HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-95-0000 - Decision - 0625 Hinesburg RoadFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
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COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN �- S ��
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Wiemann-Lamphere Architects
to construct a 23,838 square foot 3-story general office building
and displace a contractor's yard, an office/maintenance building
and an accessory building, 625 Hinesburg Road.
On the 13th day of June, 1995, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of Wiemann-Lamphere Architects 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 three (3) story
23,838 square foot general office building. This office building
will displace a contractor's yard, an office/maintenance building
and an accessory building. The ZBA granted the applicant's request
for a conditional use permit for this office use on 6/12/95.
2. This property located at 625 Hinesburg Road lies within the R7
District. It is bounded on the north by Kennedy Drive, on the east
by Hinesburg Road, on the south by Country Park apartments and on
the west by Timber Lane Medical Center.
3. Access/circulation: Access will be provided via a new 24 foot
curb cut on Hinesburg Road located at the southerly end of the
site. An existing 47 foot curb cut on Hinesburg Road will be
closed.
Circulation is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 12.6% (maximum allowed
is 25%). Overall coverage is 59.7% (maximum allowed is 60%).
Front yard coverage along Hinesburg Road is 29.1% and along Kennedy
Drive is 0% (maximum allowed is 30%).
5. Parking: A total of 95 parking spaces are required and 95
spaces including four (4) handicapped spaces are being proposed.
A bike rack is being provided as required under Section 26.253(b)
of the zoning regulations.
6. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement for this
project is $17,500 which is not being met. The landscaping
proposed has an estimated value of $3964 which is a $13,536
shortfall. The applicant sought a credit for existing landscaping
to make up for the shortfall. The applicant submitted an estimate
from a landscaping consultant as to the value of the existing trees
on the site. This estimate is $34,000.
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7. Traffic: This property is located in Traffic Overlay Zone 5
which would allow this property to generate 70.8 vte's during the
P.M. peak hour. ITE estimates that the proposed building will
generate 64.6 vte's. The road impact fee for this project is
approximately $13,000.
8. Sewer: The sewer allocation needed for this project is 1440
gpd. The applicant will be required to pay the per gallon fee
prior to permit.
9. Dumpster: The dumpster will be enclosed by a wooden fence.
10. Lighting: Exterior lighting will consist of 11 - 250 watt
metal halide lamps with downcasting shielded fixtures mounted on
six (6) 18 foot poles and soffit lighting at the building entry.
11. Building height: The building will meet the 40 foot height
limitation for a pitched roof structure.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of Wiemann-Lamphere
Architects to construct a 23,838 square foot 3-story general office
building and displace a contractor's yard, an office/maintenance
building and an accessory building, 625 Hinesburg Road, as depicted
on a plan entitled "Site Plan, 625 Hinesburg Rd. , South Burlington,
Vermont", prepared by Wiemann-Lamphere, Architects, Inc. dated
6/l/95, 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 $17,500 landscape bond prior to
issuance of a zoning permit. The bond shall remain in effect for
three (3) years to assure that new landscaping takes root and has
a good chance of surviving and that existing landscaping to remain
survives.
3. The Planning Commission approves a landscaping credit of
$13,536 for the existing trees on the property.
4. For the purpose of calculating required road impact fees under
the South Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, the Planning Commission
estimates that the proposed office building will generate 64.6
additional vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
5. A sewer allocation of 1440 gpd is approved. The applicant
shall pay the per gallon fee prior to issuance of a zoning permit.
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6. All 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.
7. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit for the building
within twelve (12) months 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 building.
9. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South
Burlington Planning Commission.
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Chairmdn or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
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