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FINDING OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Grippin, Donlan & Roche, PLC, to amend a previously
approved plan for a 7965 square foot building with 5800 square feet of general office use
and 2165 square feet of warehouse use.
On the 17t' day of August, 1999, the South Burlington Development Review Board
approved the site plan application of Grippin, Donlan, & Roche, PLC to amend a previously
approved plan for a 7965 square foot building 5800 square feet of general office use and
2165 square feet of warehouse use under Section 26.10 of the South Burlington Zoning
Regulations based on the following findings:
1) This project consist of amending a plan previously approved on 12/12/95 for a 7965
square foot building with 5800 square feet of general office use and 2165 square feet of
warehouse use. The amendment consist of converting 2165 square feet of warehouse use
to general office use.
2) The owner of record of this property is 3 Baldwin Avenue, LLC.
3) This property located at 3 Baldwin Avenue lies within the C1 District. It is bounded on
the east by single family residences, on the north by Baldwin Avenue, on the west by a
restaurant, and on the south by an auto service station.
4) Access/circulation: Access is provided via a 20 foot curb cut on Baldwin Avenue. No
changes proposed.
Circulation on the site is adequate.
5) Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 26.3% (maximum allowed is 30%). Overall
coverage is 61.4% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front yard coverage is 29.7% (maximum
allowed is 30%).
The building does not meet the front, side, and rear setback requirements nor does it meet
the 65 foot setback requirement from a residential district. This building is a noncomplying
structure subject to the limitations of Section 26.002 of the zoning regulations.
6) Parking: A total of 32 spaces are required and 30 spaces including two (2) handicapped
spaces and a bike rack are being provided. This represent a two (2) space or a 6.25%
shortfall. The applicant requested a 2 space waiver.
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7) Traffic: This property is located in Traffic Overlay Zone 4 which allows this property to
generate a maximum of 22.85 vehicle trip ends (vte's) during the P.M. peak hour. The new ITE
Manual estimates that the existing use generates 12.73 vte's and the proposed uses will
generate 11.87 vte's or 0.86 vte's fewer than currently generated. This property is approved
for 24.4 vte's. The applicant was made aware that the road impact fee is zero (0).
8) Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs is $2250,
which is not being met. The site is well landscaped and no additional landscaping is
recommended.
9) Sewer: The current sewer allocation approved is 300 gpd. No additional allocation needed.
10) Dumgster: The dumpster storage area will be screened.
11) U•Qhting_ Existing lighting consists of two (2) downcasting and shielded wall mounted
fixtures. No additional lighting proposed.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved
the site plan application of Grippin, Donlan & Roche, PLC to amend a previously approved plan
for a 7965 square foot building with 5800 square feet of general office use and 2165 square feet
of warehouse use. The amendment consist of converting 2165 square feet of warehouse use
to general office use, 3 Baldwin Avenue, as depicted on a two (2) page set of plans, page one
(1) entitled "3 Baldwin Avenue, LLC Site Plan 3 Baldwin Ave. So. Burlington, Vermont", prepared
by Champlain Consulting Engineers, dated 7/28/99, last revised on 8/10/99, with the following
stipulations:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall
remain in effect.
2) For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact Fee
Ordinance, the Development Review Board estimates that the change in use will generate 0.86
fewer vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
3) Pursuant to Section 26.105 (a) of the zoning regulations, the Development Review Board
grants the applicant a $2250 landscaping credit for existing landscaping on the property.
4) Pursuant to Section 26.256 (b) of the zoning regulations, the Development Review Board
grants a two (2) space or 6.25 % parking waiver for a total of 30 spaces.
5) Any new exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting shielded fixtures. Any change to
approved lights shall require approval of the Director of Planning & Zoning prior to installation.
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6) 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.
7) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative
Officer prior to the use of the newly converted space.
8) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development
Review Board.
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Chair or Clerk
South Burlington Development Review Board
Date
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