HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-02-47 SD-02-51 - Decision - 1035 1045 Hinesburg Road#SD-02-47 and #SD-02-51
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Preliminary plat application #SD-02-47 and final plat application #SD-02-51 of A &
M Construction Corporation, Inc. to amend a planned unit development consisting of. 1)
converting a single family dwelling to general office use at 1035 Hinesburg Road, and 2)
construction of a 10,500 sq ft general office building at 1045 Hinesburg Road. The
amendment consists of increasing the size of the general office building at 1035
Hinesburg Road by 1,830 square foot for a total of 13,880 square feet of general office
space, 1035 & 1045 Hinesburg Road.
On the 200' of August 2002, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved
the request of A & M Construction seeking preliminary and final plat approval under
Sections 203 and 204 of the South Burlington Subdivision Regulations based on the
following findings:
1) This project consists of amending a planned unit development consisting of: 1)
converting a single family dwelling to general office use at 1035 Hinesburg Road,
and 2) construction of a 10,500 sq ft general office building at 1045 Hinesburg Road.
The amendment consists of increasing the size of the general office building at 1035
Hinesburg Road by 1,830 square foot for a total of 13,880 square feet of general
office space. The sketch plan was reviewed by the Board at the May 21, 2002 DRB
meeting.
2) The owner of record is A & M Construction Corporation.
3) Access/Circulation: Access is provided via a 20 foot wide cub cut on Hinesburg
Road. Circulation on site is adequate. No proposed changes.
4) Coverage/Setbacks: Building coverage is 21.2% (maximum allowed is 30%).
Overall coverage is 44.9% (maximum allowed is 50%). Front yard coverage along
Hinesburg Road is 18.6% (maximum allowed is 30%).
5) All setbacks are met with the proposed structure. Existing structures on this lot do
not meet the setback requirements, but remain unchanged.
6) Parking: The parking requirement is 55 spaces. The applicant is proposing 53 spaces
including three accessible spaces. This represents a 2 space or 3.6% shortfall. Staff
has no problem with the requested waiver. A bike rack is provided.
7) Landscaping: The landscaping plan should be revised to show both the previously
approved landscaping for the 10,500 square foot office building, with the proposed
landscaping for the current application.
8) The minimum landscaping requirement based on building cost is $1350. Proposed
plantings include juniper, rhododendron, lilac, and willow. The landscaping
requirement is met.
9) Traffic: ITE estimates the existing use generates 16.08 vehicle trip ends during the
PM peak hour. (vte's). ITE estimates the additional office space will generate an
additional 4.6 vte's, for a total of 20.68 vte's. The applicant should be prepared to
pay the road impact fee for the additional trip ends.
10) Dumpsters: The proposed dumpster area will be screened from view.
11) Lighting_ Details of all exterior light fixtures should be submitted for review.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board
approved preliminary and final plat application #SD-02-47 and SD-02-51 of A & M
Construction Corporation to amend a planned unit development consisting of. 1)
converting a single family dwelling to general office use at 1035 Hinesburg Road, and 2)
construction of a 10,500 sq ft general office building at 1045 Hinesburg Road. The
amendment consists of increasing the size of the general office building at 1035
Hinesburg Road by 1,830 square feet for a total of 13,880 square feet of general office
space, as depicted on a plan entitled "Gravelin Property South Burlington Vermont"
prepared by Llewellyn -Howley, Inc., dated 3/25/02, with a last revised date of 8/16/02
with the following stipulations:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2) Pursuant to Section 26.256 (b) of the zoning regulations, the Board approves a total of
53 spaces which represents a two (2) space or 3.6% shortfall.
3) The applicant shall post a landscape bond prior to permit issuance in an amount of
$1,350 for the proposed landscaping for the office expansion. This bond shall remain
in effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping has taken root and has a
good chance of surviving.
4) For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact
Fee Ordinance, the Development Review Board estimates that the additional office
space will generate 4.6 additional vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
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5) The applicant shall submit cut sheets of all proposed exterior lighting prior to permit
issuance. Any change to approved lights shall require approval of the Director prior to
installation.
6) Any change to the final plat plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
7) The final plat plan shall be recorded in the land records within 90 days or this approval
is null and void. The plan shall be signed by the Board Chair or Clerk prior to
recording.
Chair or��ier Date
South Burlington Development Review Board
Please Note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to
24 V.S.A. § 4471 and V. R.C.P. 76, in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. The fee is
$150.00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your right to challenge this decision at some future time may be
lost because you waited too long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4472(d)
(exclusivity of remedy; finality).
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