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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BURLINGTON — 55 JOY DRIVE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-12-50
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is
seeking to amend a previously approved plan for a 22,000 square foot general office
building. The amendment consists of site modifications to add landscaping and a
sidewalk, 55 Joy 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 to amend a previously approved plan for a 22,000
square foot general office building. The amendment consists of site modifications
to add landscaping and a sidewalk, 55 Joy Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Pizzagalli Properties, LLC.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 1 — R 15 Zoning District.
4. The application was received on October 3, 2012.
5. The plan submitted is entitled "Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington 55 Joy
Drive South Burlington, VT Landscape Plan", prepared by Landshapes, dated
2012.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Dimensional requirements are all being met. No changes proposed.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a curb cut off Joy Drive. No changes are proposed.
circulation
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9. Circulation on the site is adequate and remains unchanged.
Parking
10. There are no changes to parking provided on site.
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 shown on the
plan
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. The applicant proposes to install a new garden area in front of the building with
plantings valued at $5692. Also, an existing sidewalk will be removed and a new
sidewalk constructed in a different location to serve the front entrance.
14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) (7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow
storage areas must be shown on the plan. The plan indicates snow storage
areas.
Outdoor Lighting
15. The applicant is proposing to install new path lighting. These lights meet the
requirements of Section 13.07 of the Land Development Regulations. No lighting
is proposed for the statue.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to site plan applications:
Traffic
16. The site modifications will not result in any additional vehicle trip ends during the
pm peak hour.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set
forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan,
17. 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.
(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,
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18. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings
19. All parking is located to the side of the building and no changes are proposed.
(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,
20. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground.
21. The plan does not indicate a change in utility service.
(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,
22. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(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
23. The building is existing and 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
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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) AM dumpsters and other facilities to handle solid waste, including
compliance with any recycling or other requirements, shaft be accessible,
secure, and properly screened with opaque fencing to ensure that trash and
debris do not escape the enclosure(s),
26. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C) (1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened
dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. A screened dumpster location is
shown on the plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan
application #SP-12-50 of Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington, 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. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall post a $5692 landscaping bond. This
bond shall remain in full effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping
has taken root and has a good chance of survival.
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/use of the new landscaped area.
6. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this JT!day of �%� , 2012 by
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Raymond 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 802.879.5676 to speak with
the regional Permit Specialist.
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