HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-96-0000 - Decision - 0030 Joy DriveFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Freeman French Freeman, Inc.,
to expand a parking area for 22 additional cars on a site developed
with a 13,090 square foot office (television studio), 30 Joy Drive.
On the 12th day of November, 1996, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of Freeman French Freeman, Inc. for
site plan review under Section 26.10 of the South Burlington Zoning
Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of expanding a parking area for 22
additional cars on a site developed with a 13,090 square foot
office (television studio). This site was last reviewed by the
Commission on 7/15/85.
2. This property at 30 Joy Drive is located in the C2 and CO
Districts. It is bounded on the north by Joy Drive, the west by
a health club and office building, on the east by an office
building, and on the south by I-189.
3. Access/circulation: Access is provided by a 24 foot curb cut
and a 15 foot curb cut, both on Joy Drive. No changes proposed.
Circulation on the site is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 9.8% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 34.8% (maximum allowed is 70%).
Front yard coverage is 12.1% (maximum allowed is 30%).
5. Setback requirements are met. The office building and garage
are noncomplying structures subject to the limitations of Section
26.002 of the zoning regulations because both buildings are
partially located in the CO District.
6. Parking: A total of 53 parking spaces are required and 88
spaces (which includes the additional spaces) including four (4)
handicapped spaces will be provided.
7. Landscaping: No additional landscaping required, based on
building costs. The site is well landscaped and no additional
landscaping recommended.
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DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of Freeman French
Freeman, Inc. to expand a parking area for 22 additional cars on a
site developed with a 13,090 square foot office (television
studio), 30 Joy Drive, as depicted on a plan entitled, "WCAX
Parking Lot Expansion Joy Drive South Burlington, VT," prepared by
Freeman French Freeman Architects, dated 9/20/96, last revised
10/18/96, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. Any new exterior lighting shall be downcasting shielded
fixtures so as not to cast light beyond the property line. Any
change in lighting shall be approved by the City Planner prior to
installation.
3. 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.
4. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to use
of the parking lot.
5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South
Burlington Planning Commission.
/ChA-j rm n or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
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