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FINDING OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Final plat application #SD-00-70 of Malcolm Willard to amend a planned unit
development consisting of the construction of an 18,456 square foot two-story general
office building. The amendment consists of: 1) minor site modifications including
landscaping and parking, and 2) increasing the size of the building to 21,690 square
feet, 1100 Hinesburg Road.
On the 161h day of January, 2001, the South Burlington Development Review Board
approved the final plat application of Malcolm Willard under Section 204 of the
Subdivision Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of amending a planned unit development consisting of the
construction of an 18,456 square foot two-story general office building. The
amendment consists of: 1) minor site modifications including landscaping and parking,
and 2) increasing the size of the building to 21,690 square feet, 110 Hinesburg Road.
2. The owner of record is Malcolm Willard.
This property located at 1100 Hinesburg Road lies within the IO District. It is bounded
on the north by a residence, on the east and south by an undeveloped industrial park,
and on the west by Hinesburg Road.
3. Access/circulation: Access is proposed to be via a 25 foot curb cut (minimum is 20
feet) on Hinesburg Road. A 30 foot r.o.w. is being reserved through this property to
provide future access to the properties to the north. This r.o.w. should be shown on
the survey plat. The last time this was approved, the Board recommended a concept
that a service road would provide access for this property and the three (3) properties
to the north. It would have one (1) curb cut on Hinesburg Road and one (1) on Swift
Street extension.
Circulation on the site is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 10.3% (maximum allowed is 30%). Overall
coverage is 49.5% (maximum allowed is 50%). Front yard coverage is 9.6%
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(maximum allowed is 30%). The notes on the plan s,,,ould be revised to include the
front yard coverage information.
Setback requirements are met.
5. Parking: A total of 90 spaces are provided and 87 spaces are required. Four
handicapped spaces are provided as required. A bike rack is also provided.
6. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs, is
$18,500 and is not being met. The applicant has proposed $8,325 worth of landscaping
for a $10,174 shortfall. The applicant requested a landscaping credit for existing trees
or the transplantation and relocation of several trees. Staff recommended that since
this is a new building, the landscaping plan should be revised to include more significant
street trees as well as landscaping for the parking lot islands to meet the minimum
landscaping requirement.
7. Traffic: ITE estimates that the existing single family home generates 1.01 P.M. peak
vehicle trip ends (vte's). The proposed office building will generate 31.97 vte's during
the P.M. peak hour or 30.96 additional vte's. The applicant was made aware that a
road impact fee will be required for the additional vte's.
8. Lighting: All exterior lighting wid be downcasting and shielded. No changes are
proposed.
9. Access easement: The applicant should record and access easement prior to permit
issuance for the properties to the north to enable them to use the 24 foot r.o.w.
through this property. This easement should be approved by the City Attorney prior to
recording. The exact location of the easement should be determined at a later date
prior to its construction.
10. Sidewalk: Staff recommended that the applicant construct a sidewalk on the west
side of Hinesburg Road.
11. Dumpster: A screened dumpster storage area is provided.
12. Sewer: An additional sewer allocation has not been requested at this time.
13. Other: The landscaping plan should be revised to show the same green areas
between rows of parking spaces as shown on the site plan. The note on the site plan
indicating that the 30 foot easement is to the "Town of South Burlington" should be
revised. The easement is for the properties to the north.
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DECISION AND CONDr7ONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Development Review Board approves final plat
application #SD-00-70 of Malcolm Willard to amend a planned unit development
consisting of the construction of an 18,456 square foot two-story general office
building. The amendment consists of: 1) minor site modifications including landscaping
and parking, and 2) increasing the size of the building to 21,690 square feet, 1100
Hinesburg Road, as depicted on a two (2) page set of plans, page one entitled, "100
Hinesburg Road by Malcolm Willard Hinesburg Road South Burlington, Vermont,"
prepared by Krebs & Lansing Engineers, Inc., dated 11/7/00, last revised on 11/29/00
with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2. The plat plans shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval
of the Director of Planning & Zoning (hereinafter Director). Four (4) copies of the
approved revised plans shall be submitted to the Director prior to recording:
b) The site plan and survey plat shall be revised to illustrate the 30 foot
r.o.w. through the property which is reserved to provide future access to
the properties to the i forth.
c) The plan note shall be revised to include the front yard coverage
information.
d) The landscape plan shall be revised to include $4,612 worth of additional
landscaping as approved by the Director. A credit of $4,600 is given.
e) The landscaping plan shall be revised to show the same green areas
between rows of parking spaces as shown on the site plan.
f) The site plans shall be revised to note that the 30 foot easement is for the
properties to the north.
3. All exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting and shielded fixtures. Any change
to approved lights shall require approval of the Director prior to installation.
4. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact
Fee Ordinance, the Development Review Board estimates that the office will generate
30.96 additional vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
5. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall pay a sidewalk fee of $15 per linear foot
frontage for construction of a sidewalk on the west side of Hinesburg Road. In the
event that the sidewalk is not constructed within one (1) year of the payment of the
fee, the City shall refund the sidewalk fee.
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6. The Development Review Board approves a sewer allocation of 750 gpd. The
applicant will be required to pay the per gallon fee prior to permit issuance.
7. The applicant shall record an access easement prior to permit issuance for the
properties to the north to enable them to use the 30 foot r.o.w. through this property.
This easement shall be approved by the City Attorney prior to recording. The exact
location of the easement should be determined at a later date prior to its construction.
8. The applicant shall post an $18,500 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.
9. The building shall be sprinklered and include a fire alarm.
10. The curb stop on the water service should be on the street r.o.w. line.
11. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the building.
12. Any change to the final plat plans shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
13. The final plat plans (sheet 1 of 1 and survey plat) shall be recorded in the South
Burlington land records within 90 days or this approval is null and void. The plan shall
be signed by the Development Review Board Chair or Clerk prior to recording. Prior to
recording the final plat plan, the applicant shall submit a copy of the survey plat in
digital format. The format of the digital information shall require approval of the
Director.
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Chairman or Clerk
South Burlington Development Review Board
Date
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