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FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, preliminary and final plat applications of Malcolm Willard for a planned unit
development consisting of the construction of an 1.8, 456 sq. ft. two-story general office building, 1100
Hinesburg Road.
On the 19'' day of October, 1999, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved the
preliminary and final plat applications of Malcolm Willard for a planned unit development consisting of
the construction of an 18, 456 sq. ft. two-story general office building based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of a planned unit development consisting of the construction of a 18, 456
square foot 2-story general office building on a 2.43 acre lot. The property is currently developed with
a single family dwelling which will be removed. This same office building was approved on 5/2/89 but
was never built. The sketch plan was reviewed on 8/3/99.
2. 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 30 ft. curb cut 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.
The last time this was approved, the Planning Commission 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 St. extension.
Circulation on the site is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 9.4% (maximum allowed is 30%). Overall coverage is
39% (maximum allowed is 50%). This coverage calculation does not include the 24 foot driveway to
service the adjoining lots to the north. The applicant is asking for a waiver to not include this area in
the overall calculation. Staff calculated overall coverage including the driveway to be approximately
46%. Staff recommended that this access drive be included in the overall coverage calculation. Front
yard coverage measured from the planned r.o.w. is 30% (maximum. allowed is 30%).
Setback requirements are met.
5. Parking: A total of 74 spaces are required and 75 spaces including three (3) handicapped spaces and
a bike rack are being provided.
6. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping required, based on building costs, is $16,750 which is not
being met. The applicant is proposing $15,943 in landscaping which is $807 or 4.8% short of the
required amount. However, when combined with existing landscaping, the applicant's proposal is
sufficient.
7. Traffic: ITE estimates that the proposed office building will generate 24.5 additional vehicle trip
ends (vte's). The applicant was made aware that the road impact fee is approximately $4700.
8. Lighting: All exterior lighting will be downcasting and shielded. Prior to issuance of a zoning
permit, the applicant shall submit details of proposed lights to the Director of Planning & Zoning for
approval.
9. Access easement: The applicant should record an access easement for the properties to the north to
enable them to use the 30 ft. 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 pay $15 per linear foot frontage for construction
of a sidewalk on the west side of Hinesburg Road. If the City does not build this sidewalk within one
(1) year, the applicant will be refunded the money.
1.1. Dumpster: A screened dumpster storage area is provided.
12. Sewer: Sewer allocation requested is 750 gpd. The applicant will be required to pay the per gallon
fee prior to permit issuance.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board approves the
preliminary and final plat applications of Malcolm Willard for a planned unit development consisting of
the construction of an 18, 456 sq. ft. two-story general office building, 1100 Hinesburg Road, as
depicted on a six (6) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled, "Site Plan 1100 Hinesburg Road South
Burlington VT, prepared by Alpine Design & Engineering, Inc., dated 8/12/99, with the following
stipulations:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in
effect.
2) The plat plan shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval of the Director
of Planning & Zoning. Three copies of the approved revised plans shall be submitted to the Director of
Planning & Zoning prior to issuance:
a) The site plan shall be revised to provide a storm water retention basin approved by
the City Engineer.
3) For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance,
thy. Development Review Board estimates that the general office will generate 24.5 additional vehicle
trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
4) All exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting shielded fixtures. Any change to approved lights
shall require approval of the Director of Planning & Zoning prior to installations. Details of all
proposed exterior lighting shall be submitted to the Director of Planning & Zoning for approval prior to
permit issuance.
5) Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant shall post a $16, 750 landscape bond. The bond
shall remain in effect for three years to assure that the landscaping takes root and has a good chance of
surviving.
6) Pursuant to Section 26.105(a) of the zoning regulations, the Development Review Board grants the
applicant an $807 landscaping credit for the existing street trees to remain on the site.
7) The Development Review Board approves a sewer allocation of 750 gpd (includes 20% reduction
allowed by State). The applicant shall be required to pay the per gallon fee prior to permit issuance.
8) Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall pay a sidewalk fee of $15 per linear foot of frontage for
the construction of a sidewalk on the west side of Hinesburg Road. In the event that the sidewalk is
not constructed within one year of the payment of that fee, the City shall refund the sidewalk fee.
9) Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall record an access easement approved by the City
Attorney for the properties to the north to use the 30 foot r.o.w. through this property. The exact
location of the easement shall be determined at a later date prior to its construction.
10) The building shall be sprinklered and include an alarm system.
11) Overall coverage shall be recalculated to include the 24 foot driveway located within the r.o.w. and
this information submitted to the Director of Planning and Zoning prior to permit issuance.
12 ) Any change to the final plat plans shall require approval of the South Burlington Development
Review Board.
13) The final plat plans (sheet SP-1 and survey plat) shall be recorded in the South Burlington land
records withp, 90 days or this approval is null and void. The plan shall be signed by the Development
Review Bod Chair or Clerk prior to recording. Prior to recording the final plat plan, the applicant
shall submi j `91 copy of the survey plat in digital format. The format of the digital information shall
require app 1 pJ of the Director of Planning & Zoning.
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Chair or Clerk
Sout"urlington'Developi M Review Board
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