HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-93-0000 - Decision - 0087 Landfill RoadFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Chittenden Solid Waste
District for construction of a recycling drop-off facility
consisting of a 170 square foot office building and a 2,600 square
foot storage building, Patchen Road.
On the 24th of August, 1993 the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of Chittenden Solid Waste District
for site plan review under Section 19.10 of the South Burlington
Zoning Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of constructing a recycling drop-off
facility which includes a 170 square foot office building and a
2,600 square foot recycled material storage building.
2. This facility will be located in the Municipal District on City
owned land on Patchen Road adjacent to the former landfill site and
the municipal garage.
3. Access/circulation: Access will be via the existing access
driveway from Patchen Road. No changes are proposed to the access.
Circulation is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 2.1% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 11% (maximum allowed is 70%).
5. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on
building costs, is $3750. This minimum amount will be met.
Plantings will include Summit Ash, Sargent Juniper and Norway
Spruce.
6. Parking: There are no minimum parking requirements listed in
Table I of the zoning regulations for this type of use. The
applicant is proposing 12 parking spaces including one (1)
handicapped space in addition to some unloading areas. It is
staff's position that the parking proposed will be adequate.
7. Sewer: The sewer allocation required for this project is 30
gpd. The applicant will have to pay the per gallon fee prior to
permit.
8. Lighting: Exterior lighting will consist of two (2) pole
lights 20 feet high each with a 250 watt high pressure sodium lamp
with cut-off luminaries and some lights attached to the building.
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Applicant should provide details of the building lights including,
number, type of lamp, wattage and locations.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of Chittenden Solid
Waste District for construction of a recycling drop-off facility
consisting of a 170 square foot office building and a 2,600 square
foot storage building as depicted on a five (5) page set of plans,
page one entitled "South Burlington Recycling Facility", prepared
by Thermo Consulting Engineers, with a stamped "received" date of
8/17/93, with the following stipulations:
1. The applicant shall post a $3,750 landscaping bond prior to
issuance of a zoning/building permit. The bond shall remain in
effect for three (3) years to assure that the planted landscaping
takes root and has a good chance of surviving.
2. A sewer allocation of 30 g.p.d. is granted. The applicant
shall pay the required sewer allocation fee prior to issuance of a
zoning/building permit.
3. All exterior lighting shall be downcasting and shielded and
shall not cast light beyond the property line. Prior to issuance
of a zoning/building permit, the applicant shall submit to the City
Planner all details of the building mounted lights including
number, type of lamp, wattage, location of mounting, etc. Any
change in existing lighting or new lighting shall be approved by
the City Planner prior to installation.
4. The applicant shall obtain a zoning/building permit within six
(6) months or this approval is null and void.
5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the facility.
6. Any changes to the site plan shall require approval by the
South Burlington Planning Commission.
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Chairm&n or Clerk,
South Burlington Planning Commission
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