HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-97-0000 - Decision - 0040 IDX DriveFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON a
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Kessel/Duff Corporation to
amend a previously approved plan for a 120,000 square foot general
office building. The amendment is to raise a portion of the roof
to a height of 43 feet, 1400 Shelburne Road.
On the 27th day of May, 1997, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of Kessel/Duff Corporation for site
plan review under Section 26.10 of the South Burlington Zoning
Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of amending a site plan previously
approved on December 15, 1987 for a 120,000 square foot general
office building. The amendment is to raise a portion of the roof
to a height of 43 feet.
2. This property located at 1400 Shelburne Road lies within the C2
District and the Bartlett Brook Watershed Protection Overlay
District. It is bounded on the south by an office building, on the
north by a shopping center and undeveloped property, on the east by
Green Mountain Drive, and on the west by Shelburne Road.
3. Setbacks: The additional setbacks required under Section
25.113(d) of the zoning regulations for a taller structure are
being met.
4. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement based on
building costs, is $1500 which is not being met. The applicant
requested a $1500 credit for existing landscaping. Staff supported
granting the credit.
5. Building height: The 12/15/87 approval granted a 45 foot
height limit for the atrium. The portion of the roof proposed to
be raised to 43 feet was not covered under the previous approval.
Pursuant to Section 25.113(c) of the zoning regulations, the
Planning Commission may approve a non-residential structure with a
height in excess of the 35 foot limitation provided the Commission
determines that a taller structure:
(i) will not affect adversely the essential character of the
neighborhood or district in which the property is
located;
(ii) will not detract from important scenic views from
adjacent public roadways and other public rights -of -way.
6. Staff recommended approval of this project.
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DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of Kessel/Duff
Corporation to amend a previously approved plan for a 120,000
square foot general office building. The amendment is to raise a
portion of the roof to a height of 43 feet, 1400 Shelburne Road, as
depicted on a two ( 2 ) page set of plans, page two ( 2 ) entitled,
"Elevations IDX - Phase II So. Burlington Vermont," prepared by
Kessel/Duff Corporation, dated 3/24/97, with the following
stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. Pursuant to Section 26.105(a) of the zoning regulations, the
Planning Commission grants a $1500 credit for existing trees on the
property.
3. Pursuant to Section 25.113(c) of the zoning regulations, the
Planning Commission approves an eight (8) foot height waiver for
the proposed roof modification.
4. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South
Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, the Planning Commission estimates
that the proposed roof modification will generate zero (0)
additional vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
5. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6)
months pursuant to Section 27.302 of the zoning regulations or this
approval is null and void.
6. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to
occupancy of the modified roof area.
7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South
Burlington Planning Commission.
South Burlington Planning Commission
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