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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
HVM CORP, INC. — 150 KENNEDY DRIVE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-09-67
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
HVM Corp., Inc., hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking to amend a
previously approved plan for an 8000 sq. ft. GFA building with 4000 sq. ft. of general
office use and 4000 sq. ft. of medical office use. The amendment consists of adding a
walkway, parking layout and retaining wall extension, 150 Kennedy Drive.
Based on testimony provided at the above mentioned public hearing and the plans and
supporting 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 an 8000 sq. ft.
GFA building with 4000 sq. ft. of general office use and 4000 sq. ft. of medical
office use. The amendment consists of adding a walkway, parking layout and
retaining wall extension, 150 Kennedy Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is HVM Corp.
3. The subject property is located in the Residential 7 (R7) Zoning District.
4. The plans submitted consist of a two page set plans, page one (1) entitled,
"Hackett Valine & McDonald Inc. South Burlington, Vermont Parking Lot
Expansion", prepared by Forcier Aldrich & Associates, dated June, 2008, last
revised 8/12/2009.
Zoning District & Dimensional Requirements:
Table 1. Dimensional Reauirements
C1 Zoning District
Required
Existing
Proposed
Min. Lot Size
40,000 SF
61,113 SF
61,113 SF
Max. Building Coverage
40%
6.5%
6.5%
Max. Overall Coverage
60%
43.6%
44.3%
Max. Front Yard
Coverage
30%
26%
26%
4 zoning compliance
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
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Section 14.06 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations establishes the
following general review standards for all site plan applications:
(a) 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.
Access to the property is provided via a shared curb -cut off Kennedy Drive with 140
Kennedy Drive. There are no changes proposed.
The plan shows a total of 51 parking spaces, including two (2) handicap designated. The
current uses require a total of 34 parking spaces. The parking requirement is being met.
The parking space dimensions are also being met.
Per Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, "at least one (1) bicycle
parking or storage facility shall be provided....". The plan indicates the location of a bicycle
rack.
(b) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
The current parking lot is located on the west side of the building and the proposed parking
lot is located on the east side of the building.
(c) 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.
There are no changes to the existing building.
(d) Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by
exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground.
Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines,
services, and service modifications shall be underground.
(e) The DRB shall encourage the use of a combination of common materials and
architectural characteristics, landscaping, buffers, screens and visual
interruptions to create attractive transitions between buildings of different
architectural styles.
There are no changes to the building.
(fl 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.
There are no changes to the building.
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Site plan applications shall meet the following specific standards as set forth in Section
14.07 of the South Burlington 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 of collector street, to provide additional access for
emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation
in the area.
There is no need for additional access to abutting properties at this time.
(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.
Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines,
services, and service modifications shall be underground.
(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).
There is a dumpster storage area at the end of the new parking area. The plan indicates
that a 6' high opaque fence with gate encloses the dumpster area.
(d) Landscaping and Screening Requirements
The applicant is not proposing any new landscaping.
Lighting
The applicant is not proposing any new lighting as part of this application.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site
Plan Application #SP-09-67 of HVM Corp., with 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 plans submitted by the applicant and
on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
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3. 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.
4. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to the use of the new parking area.
5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed this "" day f ���2009, by
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Raymo J. Kelbir, Admhistfafive Officer
Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental
Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRECP 5 in writing, within 30 days of the date this
decision is issued. The fee is $225.00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your right to
challenge this decision at some future time may be lost because you waited too long.
You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 VSA 4472 (d) (exclusivity of remedy;
finality).
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