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Home My WebLink AboutSP-12-36 - Decision - 0040 IDX Drive#SP-12-36 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING JIM GABORIAULT — 40 IDX DRIVE SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-12-36 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION The applicant, Jim Gaboriault, is seeking to amend a previously approved plan for a 233,133 sq. ft. general office building. The amendment consists of installing an emergency generator resulting in the elimination of three (3) parking spaces, 40 IDX Drive. The Development Review Board held a public hearing on August 7, 2012. The applicant was represented by Debra Bell. Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the Development Review Board finds, concludes, and decides the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The applicant, Jim Gaboriault, is seeking to amend a previously approved plan for a 233,133 sq. ft. general office building. The amendment consists of installing an emergency generator resulting in the elimination of three (3) parking spaces, 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 June 25, 2012. 5. The plans submitted consist of two (2) page set plans, page one (1) is entitled, "GE Healthcare 40 IDX Drive South Burlington, VT" prepared by Trudell Consulting Engineers, dated 4/20/12. ZONING DISTRICT & DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Table 1. Dimensional Requirements Industrial & Open Space Zoning District Required Proposed v Min. Lot Size 3 acres 27.78 acres �l Max. Building Coverage 30 % 10.2 % �I Max. Overall Coverage 50 % 25.3 % �l Max. Front Yard Coverage 30 % 0.1 % �l Min. Front Setback 50 ft. 135 ft. Min. Side Setback 35 ft. 357 ft. Min. Rear Setback 50 ft. 82 ft. � Zoning compliance -1— C:\Users\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\8.7.12 Meeting Decisions\SP_12_36_401DXDrive_generator_ffd.doc #SP-12-36 Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the following review standards shall apply to site plan applications: (a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objectives set forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan. 6. This criterion will continue to be met. (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. The base required number of parking spaces on the lot is 744. The existing number of spaces is 732, previously approved by the City. The proposed project will locate the generator pad on an area currently used for three parking spaces. This will result in a new proposed parking total of 729 spaces for a 15 space shortfall which represents a 2% waiver. The applicant is requesting a 2 percent off-street parking waiver (15 spaces) as permitted under Section 13.01 N. (2) of the LDRs which states that "(w)here the Development Review Board determines that a proposed land use or structure is adequately served by existing or proposed parking facilities, the Development Review Board may waive the off-street parking space requirements stipulated in Tables 13-1 through 13-6, by no more than twenty-five percent (25%). " The Board finds that the elimination of these three parking spaces will not have a material affect on the availability of parking for the facility and hereby grants a 2% waiver of the base requirement of 744 spaces. Section 13.01 of the Land Development Regulations requires that bicycle parking or storage facilities be provided for employees, residents, and visitors to the site. A bike rack is shown on the plans. (c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings. 9. No changes are proposed to the general layout of the parking lot. (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. 10. No changes are proposed. This criterion will continue to be met. (e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. 11. No changes are proposed. This criterion will continue to be met. (0 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. 12. No changes are proposed. This criterion will continue to be met. -2— CAUsers\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\8.7.12 Meeting Decisions\SP_12_36_40OXDrive_generator_ffd.doc #SP-12-36 (g) Proposed structures shall be related harmoniously to themselves, the terrain and to existing buildings and roads in the vicinity that have a visual relationship to the proposed structures. 13. The proposed generator will be screened from public roads by current buildings, sloping topography and roadside vegetation. This criterion will continue to be met. 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. 14. The reservation of land is not necessary. This criterion will continue to be met. (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. 15. The conduit from the generator to the building will be buried. This criterion will continue to be met. (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). 16. This criterion will be met. (d) Landscaping and screening requirements 17. See below under "utility cabinets and similar structures" OTHER STANDARDS: Section 13.06((B) Snow Storage. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B), snow storage areas must be specified and located in an area that will minimize the potential for run-off. 18. The plans depict adequate snow storage areas. Section 13.07(A) Lighting. Pursuant to Section 13.07(A), all exterior lighting shall be shielded and downcasting to prevent light from spilling onto adjacent properties and rights -of -way. 19. No changes to lighting are proposed. This criterion will be met. Section 13.18(B) Specific Standards for Utility Cabinets and Similar Structures. Section 13.18(B)(4) states that "There shall be sufficient landscaping with evergreens of sufficient height and density to screen effectively the facility from surrounding property." 20. The proposed generator, located away from property lines, is not proposed to be screened with evergreens. The Board finds this acceptable given that the generator will be screened from public roads by current buildings, sloping topography and roadside vegetation. However, the fence height shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height and proposed jersey barriers shall be replaced by concrete -filled steel posts. -3— CAUsers\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\8.7.12 Meeting Decisions\SP_12_36_401DXDrive_generator_ffd.doc #SP-12-36 DECISION Motion by Roger Farley, seconded by Bill Stuono, to approve Site Plan Application #SP-12-36 of Jim Gaboriault, to amend a previously approved plan for a 233,133 sq. ft. general office building. The amendment consists of installing an emergency generator resulting in the elimination of three (3) parking spaces, 40 IDX Drive. 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 Board hereby grants a 2% parking waiver of the base requirement of 744 spaces for an approved total parking area of 729 spaces. 4. The Board finds that screening for the generator is not required as the generator will be screened from public roads by current buildings, sloping topography and roadside vegetation. 5. The plans shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval of the Administrative Officer. Three paper (3) copies and one (1) digital copy of the approved revised plans shall be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance. a. Plans shall be revised to show a fence height not to exceed eight (8) feet. b. Plans shall be revised to replace proposed jersey barriers with concrete -filled steel posts. 6. 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. 7. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to use of the generator. 8. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Tim Barritt— yea/nay/abstain/not present Mark Behr — yea/nay/abstain/not present Roger Farley — y2a/nay/abstain/not present Art Klugo — y2a/nay/abstain/not present Bill Miller — y.2a/nay/abstain/not present Michael Sirotkin — yga/nay/abstain/not present Bill Stuono — y2a/nay/abstain/not present Motion carried by a vote of 6 — 0 — 0 -4— CAUsers\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\8.7.12 Meeting Decisions\SP_12_36_401DXDrive_generator_ffd.doc #SP-12-36 Signed this 13th day of August 2012, by Digitally signed by Mark C. Behr Ma 1r k C B e h r em =Mark C. Behr, o, ou, . emaitil=mark@rhbpc.com, c=Us Date: 2012.08.13 16:12:27-04'00' Mark Behr, Chairman Please note: An appeal of this decision may be taken by filing, within 30 days of the date of this decision, a notice of appeal and the required fee by certified mail to the Superior Court, Environmental Division. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of the notice of appeal must also be mailed to the City of South Burlington Planning and Zoning Department at 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b) (4)(A). Please contact the Environmental Division at 802-828-1660 or http://vermontoudiciary.ora/GTC/environmental/default.aspx for more information on filing requirements, deadlines, fees and mailing address. -5— C:\Users\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\8.7.12 Meeting Decisions\SP_12_36_401DXDrive_generator_ffd.doc