HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-95-0000 - Decision - 0002 Baldwin AvenueFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of South Burlington School
District for the construction of 17,415 square feet of additional
space to a 43,125 square foot school for a total of 60,540 square
feet, Orchard School, 2 Baldwin Avenue.
On the 28th of March, 1995, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of South Burlington School District
for site plan review under Section 26.10 of the South Burlington
Zoning Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of the construction of 17,415 square feet
of additional space to a 43,125 square foot school for a total of
60,540 square feet.
2. This property located at 2 Baldwin Avenue lies within the
Municipal District. It is bounded on the west by a restaurant, an
auto dealership and a motel, and on the north, south and east by
residences.
3. Access/circulation: Access is via a 30 foot curb cut on
Baldwin Avenue. No change is proposed.
Circulation is adequate.
4; Coverage/ setbacks: Building coverage is 10.3% (maximum allowed
is 30%). overall coverage is 20% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front
yard coverage is 22.8% (maximum allowed is 30%).
Setback requirements are met.
5. Parking: A total of 32 parking spaces are required and 84
spaces incluaing four (4) handicapped spaces are being provided.
A bike rack is being provided as required under Section 26.253(b)
of the zoning regulations.
6. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on
building costs, is not being met. Proposed landscaping is $26,835
short of the $31,425 requirement. Applicant sought a credit for
the shortfall and presented information at the meeting to justify
granting the credit. Proposed plantings include Crabapple, Spruce,
Honey Locust, Red Maple, Black Pine, Spirea and Burning Bush.
Additional landscaping along the south boundary line was requested
by the Planning Commission at the meeting.
7. Sewer: The additional sewer allocation needed is 2,630 gpd.
8. Dumpster: A screened dumpster area will be provided.
9. Lighting: Exterior lighting will consist of the following:
--- six (6) 250 watt metal halide lamps on four (4) 20 foot poles.
The proposed bollard lights shown on the landscape plan should be
removed from the plan since they no longer are proposed.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of South Burlington
School District for the construction of 17,415 square feet of
additional space to a 43,125 square foot school for a total of
60,540 square feet, Orchard School, 2 Baldwin Avenue, as depicted
on a two (2) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled "City of
South Burlington School District, Orchard School, Site Plan, South
Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Dufresne -Henry, Inc., dated
February 14, 1995, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. The plans shall be revised prior to issuance of a zoning permit
to show the changes listed below and shall require approval by the
City Planner. Three (3) copies of the approved revised site plan
shall be submitted to the City Planner prior to permit issuance.
a) The landscape plan shall be revised to remove the proposed
bollard lights since the applicant has indicated that they are
no longer proposed.
b) If determined necessary by the City Engineer, the drainage
system in the vicinity of CB #26 shall be revised in order to
be more compatible with the ball field.
c) The landscape plan shall be revised to show additional
landscaping along the north property line.
3. A sewer allocation of 2,630 gpd is approved.
4. The Planning Commission approves a landscaping credit for
existing trees on the site.
5. All new exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting shielded
fixtures so as not to cast light beyond the property line. Any
change in existing or proposed lighting shall be approved by the
City Planner prior to installation.
6. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit for the addition
within six (6) months or this approval is null and void.
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7. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to
occupancy of the addition.
8. Any change 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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