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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
WRIGHT & MORRISSEY — 43 COMCAST WAY
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-14-43
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Wright & Morrissey, 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) relocating fenced storage area, 2) relocating dumpsters, and 3) revising parking layout, 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) relocating fenced storage area, 2) relocating
dumpsters, and 3) revising parking layout, 43 Comcast Way.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Comcast Corporation.
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 August 6, 2014.
5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Comcast Communications 43 Comcast Way, South Burlington,
VT Site Plan," prepared by Trudell Consulting Engineers, Inc, with a last revised date of
07/20/14.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Building coverage is 8% (maximum allowed is 40%). Overall coverage is 25.4% (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 met by the proposed addition.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via Comcast Way. No changes proposed.
Circulation
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9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. Changes proposed involves adding two (2) parking spaces in an existing dumpster location.
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. No additional landscaping required or proposed as there is no additional building expansion
proposed. This criterion will be met.
Outdoor Lighting
14. There are no changes to outdoor lighting proposed.
Outdoor Storage and Display
15. A new 3000 fenced storage area has been proposed.
16. Pursuant to Section 13.05(A) of the Land Development Regulations, proposed outdoor
storage areas in connection with commercial or industrial uses be enclosed and/or screened
where the storage area may comprise an attractive nuisance, where the proposed use of the
storage areas present opportunities for theft, or where it is in view of residentially -zoned
parcels. This criterion will be met.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the following
review standards shall apply to site plan applications:
Traffic
17. 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.
18. 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.
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(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.
19. This criterion will continue to be met.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings.
20. This criterion will continue to be met.
(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.
21. 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 shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
22. 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 styles shall be encouraged.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application.
(c) All dumpsters and other facilities to handle solid 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).
26. Relocation of dumpsters has been proposed. Dumpsters will continue to be properly
screened. This criterion will be met.
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DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan
application #SP-14-43 of Wright & Morrissey 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.
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.
4. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to
use or occupancy of the site modifications.
5. 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 /r/f���/ , 2014 by
almond J. Belair, Administrative Officer
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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