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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
COMCAST CABLE — 43 COMCAST WAY
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-15-73
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Comcast Cable, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to amend a
previously approved plan for a 23,400 sq. ft. general office building. The amendment
consists of: 1) after -the -fact site modifications, 2) relocating emergency generator, and
3) reducing the number of parking spaces, 43 Comcast Way.
Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the
Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant is seeking to amend a previously approved plan for a 23,400 sq. ft.
general office building. The amendment consists of: 1) after -the -fact site modifications,
2) relocating emergency generator, and 3) reducing the number of parking spaces, 43
Comcast Way.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Cable Holdco Exchange III, LLC.
3. The subject property is located in the I-C Zoning District and is 287,496 square feet in
size.
4. The application was received on November 10, 2015.
5. The plan submitted consists of a three (3) page set of plans, page one (1) is entitled,
"Proposed Renovations for Comcast WNER 43 Comcast Way, S. Burlington, VT,"
prepared by Thomas P. Carlone, AIA, LLC, and dated 11/11/15.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Building coverage is 8.3 % (maximum allowed is 40%). Overall coverage is 25.7%
(maximum allowed is 70%). Front yard coverage along Kimball Avenue is 4.5% and
along Comcast Way is 13.8% (maximum allowed is 30%).
7. Setbacks requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a curb cut on Comcast Way. No changes proposed.
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9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. Changes proposed involves eliminating three (3) parking spaces to accommodate
the relocated emergency generator. 84 spaces are required and 101 spaces will be
provided.
11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G) (5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking shall be provided on the subject property. This criterion will continue to be met.
12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application.
Landscaping
13. Four (4) Arborvitae shrubs are proposed to screen the generator from Kimball
Avenue with a value of $ 900. This criterion will be met.
Outdoor Lighting
14. There are no changes to outdoor lighting proposed.
Traffic
15. Traffic will not be affected as a result of this application.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set
forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan,
16. The Comprehensive Plan states that the City should encourage development while
protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe environment. The
proposed project is in keeping with the recommended actions of the Comprehensive
Plan.
(b) The site shall be planned to accomplish a desirable transition from
structure to site, from structure to structure, and to provide for adequate
planting, safe pedestrian movement, and adequate parking areas
17. This criterion will continue to be met.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings
18. This criterion will continue to be met.
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(d) Without restricting the permissible limits of the applicable zoning district,
the height and scale of each building shall be compatible with its site and
existing or adjoining buildings
19. The proposed height and scale of each proposed building is compatible with this
criterion.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions sha//, to the extent Feasible, be
underground.
20. This criterion will continue to be met.
(f) The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruptions to create attractive
transitions between buildings or different architectural sty/es shall be
encouraged.
21. No changes are proposed.
In addition to the above general review standards, site plan applications shall meet the
following specific standards set forth in Section 14.07 of the Land Development
Regulations:
(a) The reservation of land may be required on any lot for provision of access
to abutting properties whenever such access is deemed necessary to reduce
curb cuts onto an arterial or collector street, to provide additional access for
emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in
the area.
22. The reservation of land is not necessary.
(b) Electric, telephone, and other wire -served utility lines and service
connections shall be underground. Any utility installations remaining above
ground shall be located so as to have a harmonious relation to neighboring
properties and to the site,
23. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application.
(c) Al/ dumpsters and other facilities to handle so/id waste, including
compliance with any recycling or other requirements, shall be accessible,
secure, and properly screened with opaque fencing to ensure that trash and
debris do not escape the enclosure(s),
24. Dumpsters will continue to be properly screened. This criterion will be met.
DECISION
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Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan
application #SP-15-73 of Comcast Cable, subject to the following conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plan and shall be on file in the
South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. All exterior lighting shall be installed or shielded in such a manner as to conceal light
sources and reflector surfaces from view beyond the perimeter of the area to be
illuminated.
4. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall post a $900 landscaping bond. This bond
shall remain in full effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping has taken
root and has a good chance of survival.
5. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to Section
17.04 of the Land Development Regulations or this approval is null and void.
6. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer
prior to use or occupancy of the site modifications & emergency generator.
7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this day of N(2b m , 2015 by
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Ra mond J. Belair, Administrative bfficer
PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to 24 VSA §4465, an interested person may appeal this decision
by filing a Notice of Appeal with the secretary of the Development Review Board. This
Notice of Appeal must be accompanied with a $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days
of the date of this decision.
The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain
relevant state permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional
Permit Specialist.
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