HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-95-0000 - Decision - 1020 Hinesburg RoadFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Wiemann-Lamphere Architects,
Inc. for the construction of a 50,000 square foot addition to an
existing 82,700 square foot light manufacturing facility
(Dynapower), 1020 Hinesburg Road.
On the 12th day of September, 1995, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of Wiemann-Lamphere Architects,
Inc. for revised final plat approval under Section 204 of the South
Burlington Subdivision Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of the construction of a 50,000 square
foot addition to an existing 82,700 square foot light manufacturing
facility (Dynapower). This is an amendment to a planned unit
development approved on 1/26/88. The sketch plan was reviewed on
8/22/95.
2. This property located at 1020 Hinesburg Road lies within the IO
District. It is bounded on the north by Lane Press and I-89, on
the east by undeveloped property, on the south by the undeveloped
Green Acres industrial subdivision, on the west by Hinesburg Road
and several residences.
3. Access/circulation: Access is provided by a 30 foot curb cut
on Hinesburg Road. This access also provides access to Lane Press
and the Green Acres industrial subdivision. A portion of this
access will become a City street (Swift Street Extension) when the
industrial subdivision is developed. One of the original
conditions of approval was that when Swift Street Extension is
built, the parking lot shall be accessed to the street and the
temporary northern access be abandoned and seeded. This is shown
on the plan. Another condition of the original approval required
the intersection of the Lane Press/Orchard Lake driveway and Swift
Street Extension be made at right angle when Swift Street Extension
is built. This is shown on sheet SA-1.
4. The portion of Swift Street Extension located on the
applicant's property was approved as 60 feet in width in 1981 and
was approved as 80 feet in width in 1988. An Offer of Irrevocable
Dedication was submitted for the 60 foot r.o.w. but was not revised
when the width was increased to 80 feet. Applicant should dedicate
20 additional feet in order to comply with the 1988 approval. The
80' r.o.w. should match the 80' r.o.w. approved on the Green Acres
parcel to the south. The plat should be revised to show an 80'
r.o.w.
Circulation is adequate.
Circulation is adequate.
5. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 3.4% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 6.1% (maximum allowed is 50%). Front
yard coverage is 5.3% (maximum allowed is 30%).
Setback requirements are met.
6. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on
building costs, is $18,770 which is not being met. Proposed
landscaping, which includes Ash and Pine, is $14,800 short of the
minimum requirement. Applicant requested a credit for existing
landscaping to make up the shortfall. The applicant planted 110
apple trees to satisfy an Act 250 requirement. These trees were
above and beyond the landscaping requirement needed for the
existing building. The applicant requested that these trees with
a value of $21,450 be used to make up the landscaping shortfall for
the addition.
7. Parking: A total of 100 parking spaces are required and 161
parking spaces including six (6) handicapped spaces are being
provided. A bike rack is being provided.
8. Traffic: ITE estimates that the current facility generates
81.05 vehicle trip ends (vte's) during the P.M. peak hour and with
the addition to generate 130.05 vte's for a 49 vte increase. The
applicant paid for 120 vte's as part of its 1/26/88 approval. No
additional fee is required under the South Burlington Impact Fee
Ordinance for the 10.05 vte difference between vte's paid and the
proposed vte's.
9. Sewer: No additional sewer allocation needed since the sewer
allocation granted at the original approval exceeds the requirement
with the addition.
10. Sidewalk: The applicant contributed to the Hinesburg Road
sidewalk fund as part of the original approval.
11. Scenic View Protection Zone: The location of the Hinesburg
Road North Scenic View Protection Zone is shown on sheets SA-2 and
Cl. Sheets SA-1 and the plat should also show the location of the
scenic view protection zone. The proposed addition is not located
within this zone. The antenna structure, for which a zoning permit
has not been issued, appears to be located within the scenic view
protection zone.
12. C.O. i
along I-89
the plans.
sheet SA-1.
District.
one: Portions of the property along Potash Brook and
are located in the C.O. District and this is shown on
This C.O. District should also be shown on the plat and
The proposed addition is not located within any C.O.
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13. Lighting: Existing lighting consists of the following:
--- eleven (11) 400 watt metal halide lamps with downcasting and
shielded fixtures mounted on 20 foot poles.
--- nine (9) 250 watt building mounted lights with downcasting but
not shielded fixtures.
Proposed lighting consists of the following:
--- one (1) 100 watt building mounted high pressure sodium lamp
with a downcasting and shielded fixture.
14. The Planning Commission requested at the sketch plan meeting
that all new building mounted lights be downcasting and shielded
and all existing building mounted lights located on the southeast
side of the building be replaced with downcasting and shielded
fixtures. Plan should be revised to show all building mounted
lights and indicate lights which will be changed to downcasting and
shielded.
15. Other:
--- sheets SA-2 and Cl should be revised to correctly show the
location of the fire hydrant at the northerly corner of the
building.
--- sheets SA-2 and Cl should be revised to show the correct
number of pole lights in the parking area.
--- sheets SA-2 and Cl should show the locations of the windmill
tower and antenna tower.
--- the two (2) trailers located in the parking area should be
relocated.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the revised final plat application of Wiemann-
Lamphere Architects, Inc. for the construction of a 50,000 square
foot addition to an existing 82,700 square foot light manufacturing
facility (Dynapower), 1020 Hinesburg Road, as depicted on a seven
(7) page set of plans, page two (Sheet Cl) entitled "Dynapower
Proposed Addition Overall Site Plan, 1020 Hinesburg Road, South
Burlington, Vermont" prepared by Civil Engineering Associates,
Inc., dated July, 1995 last revised 8/24/95, with the following
stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. The final plat plans shall be revised prior to recording and
prior to issuance of a zoning permit as follows:
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a) The survey plat shall be revised so that note #3 correctly
references volume 176, page 510.
b) The survey plat shall be revised to show an 80 foot wide
r.o.w. for that portion of Swift Street Extension located on
the applicant's property (from Hinesburg Road to the Marble
Bank property to the south). This 80 foot r.o.w. shall match
the 80 foot r.o.w. approved on the Marble Bank property
(formerly Green Acres).
c) Sheet SA-1 and the survey plat shall be revised to show
the location of the Hinesburg Road North Scenic View
Protection zone and all C.O. Districts.
d) Sheets Cl and/or SA-2 shall be revised to show the
location of existing and proposed building mounted lights and
indicate which lights will be changed to downcasting and
shielded as required by condition U .
e) Sheets SA-2 and Cl shall be revised to correctly show the
location of the fire hydrant at the northerly corner of the
building.
f) Sheets SA-2 and Cl shall be revised to correctly show the
correct number of pole lights in the parking area.
g) Sheets SA-2 and Cl shall be revised to show the locations
of the windmill tower and antenna tower.
3. Any new exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting and
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. All existing building mounted lights located on
the southeast side of the building shall be replaced with
downcasting and shielded fixtures.
4. An Offer of Irrevocable Dedication shall be approved by the
City Attorney prior to recording which refers to an 80 foot r.o.w.
for the portion of Swift Street Extension located on the
applicant's property. This legal document shall be recorded prior
to recording the final plat plans.
5. The Planning Commission grants the applicant a landscaping
credit of $14,800 for the 110 apple trees planted to satisfy an Act
250 requirement.
6. The applicant shall post an $18,770 landscape bond prior to
issuance of a zoning permit. The bond shall remain in effect for
three (3) years to assure that the landscaping takes root and has
a good chance of surviving.
7. For the purpose of calculating required road impact fees under
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the South Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, the Planning Commission
estimates that the proposed addition will generate 10.05 more vte's
than the number of vet's approved and paid for in 1988.
8. The applicant shall obtain all necessary City approvals and
permits for the antenna tower prior to the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy for the addition.
9. The two (2) trailers located in the parking area shall be
relocated from the parking area to a location approved by the City
Planner prior to permit issuance.
10. The final plat plans shall be recorded in the land records
within 90 days or this approval is null and void. The plans shall
be signed by the Planning Commission Chairman or Clerk prior to
recording. The final plat plans shall be recorded prior to
issuance of a zoning permit.
Chairmari or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
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