HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-97-0000 - Decision - 0120 Kimball AvenueFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Rick Poston to construct a 2-
story 20,000 square foot building consisting of 15,000 square feet
on indoor recreation use and 5,000 square feet of office use, 120
Kimball Avenue.
On the 28th day of January, 1997, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of Rick Poston for site plan review
under Section 26.10 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations
based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of constructing a 2-story 20,000 square
foot building consisting of 15,000 square feet of indoor recreation
use and 5,000 square feet of office use. The ZBA on 1/13/97
granted the applicant a conditional use permit for the multiple
use.
2. This property located at 120 Kimball Avenue lies within the IC
District. It is bounded on the north by a single family residence,
on the east by Shunpike Road, on the south by Kimball Avenue, and
on the west by an undeveloped lot.
3. Access/circulation: Access is proposed to be provided by a 24
foot curb cut on Shunpike Road and a 24 foot curb cut on Kimball
Avenue. Staff recommended that the Kimball Avenue access be moved
further to the west away from the intersection. Section 26.103(a)
of the zoning regulations states that "unless specifically approved
by the Planning Commission there shall be a maximum of one driveway
per lot accessing a public street." Staff did not see a problem
with two (2) curb cuts since this is a corner lot.
Circulation on the site is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 12% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 69% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front
yard coverage along Shunpike Road is 16.9% and along Kimball Avenue
is 27.6% (maximum allowed is 30%).
Setback requirements are met.
5. Parking: A total of 140 spaces are required and 140 spaces are
being provided including five (5) handicapped spaces and a bike
rack. The space closest to Shunpike Road at the northeast corner
of the building should be relocated to provide a 15 foot green
strip interrupted only by the driveway (Section 25.107 of the
zoning regulations).
6. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on
building costs, is $13,500 which is being met. Plantings include:
Burning Bush, Forsythia, Honey Locust, Juniper, Crabapple, Austrian
Pine and Red Oak.
7. Traffic: ITE estimates the proposed uses to generate 84.9
vehicle trip ends (vte's) during the P.M. peak hour. The applicant
was made aware that the road impact fee is approximately $18,000.
8. Sewer: The sewer allocation requested for this project is 2180
gpd. The applicant will be required to pay the per gallon fee
prior to permit issuance.
9. Sidewalks: The applicant is proposing, at staff's
recommendation, sidewalks along the property's frontage with
Kimball Avenue and Shunpike Road. The plan should be revised to
show the two (2) sidewalks connected at the intersection.
10. Lighting: Exterior lighting will consist of the following:
--- four (4) 250 watt metal halide lamps with downcasting shielded
fixtures mounted on 15 foot poles.
11. Dumpster: A screened dumpster storage area is shown on the
plan. The dumpster should be relocated further away from the
adjoining residence. The trash should not be picked -up between the
hours of 7:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M.
12. Other:
--- sheet SP2 should be revised to note that this project is in
South Burlington not Williston.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of Rick Poston to
construct a 2-story 20,000 square foot building consisting of
15,000 square feet of indoor recreation use and 5,000 square feet
of office use, 120 Kimball Avenue, as depicted on a two (2) page
set of plans, page one (1) entitled, "All American Fitness Center
Kimball Ave. & Shunpike Rd. South Burlington, VT," prepared by
Trudell Consulting Engineers, Inc. dated 11/25/96, last revised
1/9/97, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
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2. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South
Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, the Planning Commission estimates
that the proposed uses will generate 84.9 vehicle trip ends during
the P.M. peak hour.
3. The Planning Commission approves a sewer allocation of 2180
gpd. The applicant shall pay the per gallon fee prior to permit
issuance.
4. The applicant shall post a $13,500 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 of surviving.
5. The plan shall be revised to show the changes 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 issuance.
a) The site plan shall be revised to relocate the parking
space closest to Shunpike Road at the northeast corner of the
building to provide a continuous green strip 15 feet in width,
traversed only by the driveway, between the street r.o.w. line
and the balance of the lot.
b) The site plan shall be revised to show the two (2)
proposed sidewalks connected at the intersection. This shall
require approval by the Public Works Director.
c) The site plan shall be revised to show the Kimball Avenue
access moved further to the west away from the intersection.
d) The site plan shall be revised to show the dumpster
screened on the three (3) sides which are visible from the
street and the adjoining properties.
e) The site plan sheet SP2 shall be revised to note that this
project is in South Burlington not Williston.
f) The dumpster shall be relocated to a portion of the site
further away from the adjoining residences.
6. All new exterior lighting shall consists 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.
7. Pursuant to Section 26.103(a) of the zoning regulations, the
Planning Commission approves two (2) access drives, one (1) on
Shunpike Road and one (1) on Kimball Avenue.
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8. There shall be no trash pick-up between the hours of 7:00 P.M.
and 7:00 A.M.
9. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6)
months pursuant to Section 27.302 of the zoning regulations or this
approval is null and void.
10. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to use
of the new addition.
11. Any changes to the site plan shall require approval by the
South Burlington Planning Commission.
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South Burlington Planning Commission
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