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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
JIM FOSTER - 120 KIMBALL AVENUE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-17-54
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 27,906 sq. ft. general office building. The
amendment consists of: 1) installing landscaping to bring planting value up to previously
approved levels, 2) documenting current site conditions, and 3) minor drainage
modifications, 120 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
1. The applicant is seeking after -the -fact approval to amend a previously approved plan
for a 27,906 sq. ft. general office building. The amendment consists of: 1) installing
landscaping to bring planting value up to previously approved levels, 2) documenting
current site conditions, and 3) minor drainage modifications, 120 Kimball Avenue.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is 120 Kimball Corporation.
3. The subject property is located in the I-C Zoning District.
4. The application was received on July 18, 2017.
5. 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
6. Building coverage is 16.3% (maximum allowed is 40%), overall coverage is 65.1%
(maximum allowed is 70%), and front yard coverage is 13.1% along Shunpike Road
and 25.6% along Kimball Avenue (maximum allowed is 30%).
7. Setback requirements are being met.
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
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8. The existing uses require 98 parking spaces and there are 100 spaces available,
including three (3) handicapped spaces. The plan should be revised to include one
(1) additional handicapped space to meet them minimum requirement for the number
of handicapped spaces.
9. 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
10. The applicant is proposing to add trees and shrubs with a value of $3,057 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
11. Minor drainage modifications are being proposed. 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.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan
application #SP-17-54 of 120 Kimball Corporation, 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.
a. The site plan must be revised to add one (1) additional handicapped space.
4. The applicant must regularly maintain all stormwater treatment and conveyance
infrastructure.
5. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant must post a $3,057 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
6. 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.
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7. 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.
8. 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.
9. The applicant must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer
prior to use of the site modifications.
10. Any change to the site plan will require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
17rSigned on this day of , 2017 by
aymond J. Belair, dministrative 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.
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