HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-95-0000 - Decision - 0070 0080 Kimball AvenueFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT 6 U d 0
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN S p- /S
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Chip Hart for site
modifications to the existing 66,000 square foot general office
building (INS), 70 Kimball Avenue.
On the 22nd of day of August, 1995, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of Chip Hart for site plan review
under Section 26.10 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations
based on the following findings:
On the 22nd day of August, 1995, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of South Burlington Realty Company
for site plan review under Section 26.10 of the South Burlington
Zoning Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of making site modifications to an
existing 66,000 square foot general office building (INS). This
office building was approved on 6/26/90.
2. This project located at 70 Kimball Avenue is located in the IC
District. It is bounded on the east by a mixed
commercial/industrial complex and an undeveloped lot, on the west
by an undeveloped lot, on the south by Kimball Avenue, and on the
north by Potash Brook.
3. Access/circulation: Access is currently provided via two (2)
curb cuts on Kimball Avenue. The westerly 36 foot wide curb cut
will be eliminated. The easterly 30 foot wide curb cut will remain
unchanged. The curb cut being eliminated will make the remaining
curb cut the main access. The pavement markings for the left turn
lane will be shifted to the remaining curb cut. This curb cut also
provides access to a vacant lot to the east.
Circulation is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 12.7% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 45% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front
yard coverage will be reduced from 24.9% to 21.6% (maximum allowed
is 30%).
Setback requirements are met.
5. Landscaping: Additional landscaping has a value of $24,500.
Plantings include Birch, Lilac, Arborvitae, Yew and Linden.
6. Parking: A total of 264 parking spaces are required by
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standard and 257 spaces including seven (7) handicapped spaces are
being provided. This represents a seven (7) space or a 2.7%
shortfall.
7. The applicant was seeking a waiver for the shortfall. Staff
supported granting the waiver since there are only 170 employees,
the building is designed for 200, and a significant portion of the
gross square footage of the building will be devoted to stairway
and elevator space which typically does not generate parking
demand.
8. Traffic: Not affected
9. Sewer: No additional allocation needed.
10. Exterior lighting will consist of the following:
--- 21 250 watt building mounted lights of unknown type with
downcasting and shielded fixtures.
--- 11 100 watt bollard lights of unknown type mounted on 42"
posts located around the main courtyard .
--- 24 250 watt lights of unknown type with downcasting and
shielded fixtures mounted on 18 - 16 foot poles.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of Chip Hart for site
modifications to the existing 66,000 square foot general office
building (INS) 70 Kimball Avenue, as depicted on a four (4) page
set of plans, page one (1) entitled, "U.S. Immigration &
Naturalization Service, South Burlington, Vermont," prepared by
T.J. Boyle and Associates, dated July 20, 1995, 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 consist of 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 post a $24,500 landscape bond prior to
issuance of a zoning permit. The bond shall remain in effect for
three (3) years to assure that the landscaping takes root and has
a good chance for surviving.
4) The Planning Commission approves 257 parking spaces which
represents a seven (7) space or 2.7% shortfall. It is the
Commission's opinion that 257 spaces will be adequate since a
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significant portion of the gross square footage of the building is
devoted to stairway and elevator space which typically does not
generate parking demand.
5) The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit for the site
modifications within six (6) months or this approval is null and
void.
6) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to use
of the areas affected by the site modifications.
7) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South
Burlington Planning Commission.
Chairman or k
South Burlington Planning Commission
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