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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
G. E. HEALTHCARE — 40 IDX DRIVE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-17-14
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
G. E. Healthcare, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking after -the -fact
approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 233,133 sq. ft. general office
building. The amendment consists of: 1) revising the layout of 22 previously approved
handicapped spaces & reducing the number by one (1) space, 2) reconstruction of
handicapped access ramp, and 3) construction of a new sidewalk to connect to bus stop,
40 IDX Drive.
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 approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 233,133
sq. ft. general office building. The amendment consists of: 1) converting 25 regular
spaces to 22 handicapped spaces & adding island peninsulas which reduce the number
of parking spaces by seven (7) spaces, 2) reconstruction of handicapped access ramp,
and 3) construction of a new sidewalk to connect to bus stop, 40 IDX Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is IDX Systems Corporation.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 2 Zoning District.
4. The application was received on February 28, 2017.
5. The plan submitted consists of a 13 page set of plans, page one (1) is entitled, 'AGE
Healthcare Site Improvements South Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Stantec
Consulting Services, Inc., dated August 2016.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. The proposed site modifications will increase overall coverage from 54.72% to
54.79% (maximum allowed is 70%). The other coverages will not change.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
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SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Only the standards below are affected by this application. All other standards will
continue to be met.
Parking
10. 25 regular parking spaces will be changed to 22 handicapped spaces resulting in the
loss of three (3) spaces, and the addition of island peninsulas in the westerly parking
area will result in the loss of four (4) spaces for total loss of seven (7) spaces on the
property. The minimum parking requirement, based on a GFA of 233,133 sq. ft. is 816
spaces. With the most recent parking lot expansion (#SP-16-14) there will be a total of
851 spaces available. The addition of the 22 HC spaces and the island peninsulas will
result in total of 844 spaces which exceeds the minimum requirement.
11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G) (5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking shall be provided on the subject property. A bicycle rack is not shown on the
plans.
12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings
13. No additional spaces proposed. This requirement is being met.
14. As noted above, bicycle rack locations are not noted on the plans.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves site
pan application #SP-17-14 of G. E. Healthcare 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. The plans shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval
of the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plans shall
be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance.
a. The site plan shall be revised to show snow storage areas and a bike
rack.
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4. 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.
5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative
Officer prior to occupancy or use of the site modifications
6. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this 1�—day of 2017 by
Kdym-oncl I 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 802.477.2241 to speak with the regional
Permit Specialist.
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