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Home My WebLink AboutSP-08-68 - Decision - 0150 Kennedy Drive#SP-08-68 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING HVM CORP, INC. — 150 KENNEDY DRIVE SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-08-68 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 expanding the parking lot, 150 Kennedy Drive. The Development Review Board held a public hearing on Tuesday, August 19, 2008. John Forcier represented the applicant. 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 Development Review Board 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 expanding the parking lot, 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. Zoning District & Dimensional Requirements: Table 1. Dimensional Reauirements [-Cl Zonin District Required Proposed Min. Lot Size 40,000 SF 61,113 SF 61,113 SF Max. Building Coverage 40% 6.5% 6.5% �l Max. Overall Coverage 60% 32% 44% �l Max. Front Yard Coverage 30% 18% 26% 4 zoning compliance - 1 - #S P-08-68 SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS 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 applicant is proposing to expand their parking area. The plan now 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 building proposed. (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 proposed. (0 Proposed structures shall be related harmoniously to themselves, the terrain, -2- #SP-08-68 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 proposed. 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). The applicant is proposing a dumpster storage area at the end of the new parking area. The plan indicates that a 6' high opaque fence with gate will enclose the dumpster area. (d) Landscaping and Screening Requirements The applicant is not proposing any new landscaping. Per Section 13.05(B)(1) of the Land Development Regulations, "all off-street parking areas shall be landscaped around the perimeter of the lot with trees, shrubs, and other plants." Given the topography of the site as well as the existing landscaping, the Board shall make the determination whether or not the applicant shall provide additional landscaping around the new parking area. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) of the Land Development Regulations, the plans shall depict snow storage areas that will minimize the potential for run-off. The plans show the snow storage area. Lighting The applicant is not proposing any new lighting as part of this application. If the applicant decides to add lighting to the new parking area or anywhere else on the property, -3- #SP-08-68 pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations, all exterior lighting shall be shielded and downcasting to prevent light from spilling onto adjacent properties and rights -of -way. Other The applicant shall comply with the requests of the City Engineer as outlined in his memorandum dated August 14, 2008. Also, the plans should be revised to reflect the comments of the City Engineer as outlined in his memorandum dated August 14, 2008. DECISION Motion by G ��C �C I l� seconded by to approve Site plan Application#SP-08-68 of HVM Corp., 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 plans submitted by the applicant and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning. 3. The plans shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval of the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plans shall be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance. a. The plans shall be revised to comply with the requests of the City Engineer as outlined in his memorandum dated August 14, 2008. b. The plans shall be revised to show the existing handicap space in the westerly parking area. c. The plans shall be revised to eliminate re -grading within the Kennedy Drive right-of-way. d. The plans shall be revised to add plantings between the new parking area and Kennedy Drive, to the satisfaction of the City Arborist. 4. The new landscaping plan shall be prepared by a landscape professional and shall include a budget. 5. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall post a landscaping bond in an amount to be determined by the Administrative Officer. 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. 6. The applicant shall comply with the requests of the City Engineer as outlined in his memorandum dated August 14, 2008. -4- #SP-08-68 7. All existing floodlights shall be replaced with downcasting shielded fixtures. Details of proposed light fixtures shall be submitted for approval by the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance. Any change to approved lights shall require approval of the Administrative Officer prior to installation. 8. The proposed project shall adhere to standards for erosion control as set forth in Section 16.03 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations. In addition, the grading plan shall meet the standards set forth in Section 16.04 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations. 9. 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. 10. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to the use of the new parking area. 11. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Mark Behr — 6enay/abstailn/not present Matthew Birming —(yea/nay/abstain/not present John Dinklage nababstain/not present Roger Farley — etay/abstain/notpresent ay/abstain/not present Eric Knudsen — e Peter Plumeau — yea/nay/abstain/hot present Gayle Quimby — yeafnay/abstain/rio present Motion carried by a vote of (P- 0- 0 Signed this day of �� 2008, by John Dinklag , Chair 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). -5-