HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-94-0000 - Decision - 0102 Kimball AvenueFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Stewart Construction, Inc. to
convert 9,724 square feet of warehouse space to office space in a
two (2) building warehouse/office complex totaling 84,300 square
feet, 102 Kimball Avenue.
On the loth of May, 1994 the South Burlington Planning Commission
approved the request of Stewart Construction, Inc. for site plan
review under Section 19.10 of the South Burlington Zoning
Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of converting 9724 square feet of
warehouse space to office space in a two (2) building
warehouse/office complex totaling 84,300 square feet. This project
was originally approved on 8/12/86 and amended on 10/14/86.
2. This property located at 102 Kimball Avenue lies within the I-C
District. It is bounded on the east by Adelphia Cable, on the
north by several businesses along Williston Road, on the west by
the INS building and on the south by Kimball Avenue.
3. Access/circulation: Access is provided via one (1) 30 foot
wide curb cut on Kimball Avenue. No access change proposed.
Circulation is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 16.3% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 35.9% (maximum allowed is 70%).
Front yard coverage is 11% (maximum allowed is 30%).
Setback requirements are met.
5. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on
building costs, is $3,000 which is not being met. No additional
landscaping is proposed. A $20,000 credit was given on 8/12/86 for
existing trees. This site is well screened from Kimball Avenue and
abutting properties. No additional landscaping recommended.
6. Traffic: This office expansion is part of an existing
warehouse use. Since warehouse space will be converted to office
space, no additional P.M. peak hour traffic is expected.
7. Parking: The plan approved in 1986 required 97 spaces and the
proposed office expansion requires an additional 39 spaces for a
total requirement of 136 spaces. The revised plan shows 144
spaces. Staff recommended that the first three (3) spaces at the
rear of the westerly building be removed in order to maintain a 24
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foot aisle. This will reduce overall parking to 141 spaces which
is five (5) spaces more than required.
8. Lighting: No additional lighting proposed. Existing lighting
consists of pole mounted downcasting cutoff luminaries and building
mounted wall -pack fixtures.
9. Other: A revised plan should be submitted which does not have
the dark lines inside building #2.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of Stewart
Construction, Inc. to convert 9,724 square feet of warehouse space
to office space in a two (2) building warehouse/office complex
totaling 84,300 square feet, 102 Kimball Avenue, as depicted on a
plan entitled "Woodland Commons, Commercial Condominiums, 102
Kimball Avenue, South Burlington, Vermont" prepared by Palco, Ltd,
dated October 20, 1987, 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 Planning Commission grants a $3,000 landscaping credit for
existing trees.
4. The plan shall be revised prior to issuance of a
zoning/building permit to show the changes listed below and shall
require approval of the City Planner. Three (3) copies of the
approved revised plans shall be submitted to the City Planner prior
to permit.
a) The site plan shall be revised to show the first three (3)
spaces at the rear of the westerly building removed to
maintain a 24 foot aisle.
b) The site plan shall be revised to remove the dark lines
inside the westerly building.
5. The second fire hydrant along the access drive is not in
operation. This hydrant shall be replaced to provide adequate
supply in the event of a fire. The hydrant shall be replaced prior
to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
6. The applicant shall obtain a zoning/building permit within six
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(6) months or this approval is null and void.
7. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the
Administrative Officer prior to use of the new office area.
8. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South
Burlington Planning Commission.
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Chairman Qr f'1 Prk
South Burlington Planning Commission
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