HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-05-25 - Decision - 0030 Kimball AvenueCITY of SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT of PLANNING AND ZONING
OSGOOD-HART PROPERTIES, LLC. - 30 KIMBALL AVENUE
SITE PLAN #SP-05-25
FINDINGS of FACT AND DECISION
Winston (Chip) Hart, hereinafter referred to as the "Applicant", is requesting to amend a
previously approved plan for a 32,000 sq. ft. general office building. The amendment
consists of revising the landscaping plan, 30 Kimball Avenue.
Based on the plan 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 project consists of amending a previously approved plan for a 32,000 sq. ft.
general office building. The amendment consists of revising the landscaping
plan.
2. The owner of record of this property is Osgood -Hart Properties, LLC.
3. The site plan application was submitted on 5/25/05.
4. 'This property located at 30 Kimball Avenue lies within the Cl-LR District.
5. The original site plan for this property was approved by the Planning Commission
on 3/23/85.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. No changes proposed. Building coverage is 15.8%
Overall coverage is 64% (maximum allowed is 70%)
29% (maximum allowed is 30%).
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
7. No changes from the previously approved plan.
Circulation
8. No changes from the previously approved plan.
(maximum allowed is 40%).
. Front yard coverage is
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Parking
9. No changes from the previously approved plan.
Landscaping
10. The applicant is proposing to remove eight (8) Lindens from the front entry area
and 3 to 4 Lindens from the rear entry area. These large overgrown trees are
being removed for the following reasons:
a. the detritus from the aphids in the trees has blackened the sidewalks, making
them slippery when wet;
b. there is evidence of borer damage;
c. the trees are so large as to entirely block the view of the main entry.
The applicant is proposing to make up for the loss of the Lindens by planting
approximately $6900 worth of new plant material along the front of the building, at the
rear entry area, and along the westerly and northerly boundaries.
Outdoor Lighting
11. No changes from the previously approved plan.
Traffic
12. No changes from the previously approved plan.
GENERAL REVIEW STANDARDS
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objectives set forth
in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
13. This standard is still being met-
(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.
14. This standard is still being met.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
15. This standard is still being met.
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(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.
16. This standard is still being met.
(e)Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations
or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
17. This standard is still being met.
(0 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.
18. This standard is still being met.
(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.
19. There are no new proposed structures. The building exists according to a
previously approved plan.
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.
20. 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 ground shall be
located so as to have a harmonious relation to neighboring properties and to the
site.
21. No changes to existing underground utilities are proposed.
(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).
22. This standard is still being met.
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DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Administrative Officer herby
approves site plan application #SP-05-25 of Winston (Chip) Hart to amend a previously
approved plan for a 32,000 sq. ft. general office building. The amendment consists of
revising the landscaping plan, 30 Kimball Avenue, as depicted on a plan entitled, "Lot 5
Kimball Ave. Kimball Drive Williston, Vermont", prepared by O'Leary -Burke Civil
Associates, PLC, dated 2/4/05, last revised on 5/20/05, with the following stipulations:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations, which are not superseded by this approval,
shall remain in effect.
2) The plan 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 plan shall be revised to correct the project location in the title block to South
Burlington.
3) Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall post a $6900 landscape bond. The bond
shall remain in effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping takes root and
has a good chance of surviving.
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 Administi ative Officer
after planting all the landscaping.
6) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
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Signed this � I day of May, 2005 by
rnond J. Bair, 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 $110 filing fee and be filed within 15 days
of the date of this decision.
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