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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-17-53A - Decision - 0110 Kimball Avenue#SP-17-53A CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING JIM FOSTER - 110 KIMBALL AVENUE SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-17-53A FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Jim Foster, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking after -the -fact approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 27,616 sq. ft. building consisting of 19,516 sq. ft. of general office use and 8,100 sq. ft. of medical office use. The amendment consists of: 1) converting 6,000 sq. ft. of medical office use to general office use resulting in 25,516 sq. ft. of general office use and 2,100 sq. ft. of medical office use, 2) installing landscaping to bring planting value up to previously approved levels, and 3) upgrading the stormwater treatment system, 110 Kimball Avenue. Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following: FINDINGS OF FACT The applicant is seeking after -the -fact approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 27,616 sq. ft. building consisting of 19,516 sq. ft. of general office use and 8,100 sq. ft. of medical office use. The amendment consists of: 1) converting 6,000 sq. ft. of medical office use to general office use resulting in 25,516 sq. ft. of general office use and 2,100 sq. ft. of medical office use, 2) installing landscaping to bring planting value up to previously approved levels, and 3) upgrading the stormwater treatment system, 110 Kimball Avenue. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is 110 Kimball, LLC. 3. The subject property is located in the I-C Zoning District. 4. The application was received on July 18, 2017. 5. This application is to correct information contained in #SP-17-53 which was discovered only after the decision was issued. 6. The plan set consists of a two (2) page set of plans, page one (1) is titled, "110 & 120 Kimball 110 & 120 Kimball Avenue South Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Trudell Consulting Engineers, dated June 30, 2017, and last revised on 7/17/17. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 7. Building coverage is 7.3% (maximum allowed is 40%), overall coverage is 34.4% (maximum allowed is 70%), and front yard coverage is 12% (maximum allowed is 30%). 8. Setback requirements are being met. - 1 - #S P-17-53A SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Only the standards below are affected by this application. All other standards will continue to be met. Vehicle and Bicycle Parking 9. The change in use will result in a requirement to provide 106 parking spaces and there are 122 spaces available, including nine (9) handicapped space. 10. The plan complies with Section 13.14 of the LDRs to include the new type and location for bicycle racks, to accommodate the minimum requirement of four (4) short-term bicycle parking spaces. Landscaping 11. The applicant is proposing to add trees and shrubs with a value of $11,991 to bring the planting value up to previously approved levels. The City Arborist on 7/26/17 indicated in an email that he has no issues with the new plantings. Stormwater 12. The stormwater treatment system is being modified. The Assistant Stormwater Superintendent in an email to staff on 7/20/17 indicated that the decision should include a condition that the applicant regularly maintain all stormwater treatment and conveyance infrastructure. Traffic 13. The property has approval for 59.08 PM peak hour vehicle trip ends (vtes) and the change in use will not result in an increase in traffic beyond what is currently approved. The trip generation notes on sheet C2-01 of the plans should be revised to use the correct use breakdown of 25,516 sq. ft. of general office use and 2,100 sq. ft. of medical office use. DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan application #SP-17-53A of 110 Kimball, LLC, subject to the following conditions: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval will remain in effect. 2. This project must be completed as shown on the plan and shall be on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning. 3. The plans must be revised to show the changes below and will require approval of the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plans must be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance. -2- #SP-17-53A a. The site plan (sheet C2-01) notes regarding trip generation must be revised to use the correct use breakdown of 25,516 sq. ft. of general office use and 2,100 sq. ft. of medical office use. 4. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, the Administrative Officer estimates that the change in use will generate zero (0) additional vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour. 5. The applicant must regularly maintain all stormwater treatment and conveyance infrastructure. 6. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant must post an $11,991 landscaping bond. This bond must remain in full effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping has taken root and has a good chance of survival. 7. Prior to issuance of a zoning permit for the project, the applicant must submit to the Administrative Officer a final set of project plans as approved in digital (PDF) format. 8. The applicant must obtain a zoning permit from within six (6) months pursuant to Section 17.04 of the Land Development Regulations or this approval is null and void. 9. All exterior lighting must be installed or shielded in such a manner as to conceal light sources and reflector surfaces from view beyond the perimeter of the area to be illuminated. 10. The applicant must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to use of the newly converted space. 11. Any change to the site plan will require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Signed on this v day of 2017 by r R and J. Belair, Admin rative 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 $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days of the date of this decision. The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain relevant state permits for this project. Call 802.477.2241 to speak with the regional Permit Specialist. -3-