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FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Northeast Digital Network to amend a previously approved plan for
a 7965 square foot building used for 5800 square feet of general office use and 2165 square feet of
warehouse use. The amendment consists of 1) converting the entire building to general office use, and
2) reducing the number of parking spaces from 29 to 23, 3 Baldwin Avenue.
On the 25th day of August, 1998 the South Burlington Planning Commission approved the request
of Northeast Digital Network for site plan review under Section 26. 10 of the South Burlington
Zoning Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of amending a plan previously approved on 12/12/95 for a 7965 square foot
building used for 5800 square feet of general office use and 2165 square feet of warehouse use. The
amendment consists of 1) converting the entire building to general office use, and 2) reducing the number
of parking spaces from 29 to 23, 3 Baldwin Avenue.
2. This property located at 3 Baldwin Avenue lies within the C 1 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.
3. Access/circulation: Access is provided via a 20 foot curb cut on Baldwin Avenue. No changes
proposed.
Circulation on the site is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 26. 1% (maximum allowed is 30%). Overall coverage
is 55% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front yard coverage is 30% (maximum allowed is 30%).
5. 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 23 parking spaces are required and 23 spaces including one (1) handicapped
spaces are being provided. A bike rack is being provided as required. The number of parking spaces
required is based on 5609 square feet of office space due to the unique use of the remaining 2356
square feet of space which will be used for equipment storage and use.
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. ITE estimates that the
existing use generates 24.4 vte's and the proposed uses will generate 23.9 vte's or 0. 5 vte's fewer than
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currently generated. The applicant was made aware that the road impact fee is zero (0).
8. LandscUing: There is no minimum landscaping requirement, based on building cost, for this
project. The site is well landscaped and no additional landscaping recommended.
9. Sewer: The current sewer allocation approved is 300 gpd. No additional allocation needed.
10. Dumpster: The dumpster storage area will be screened.
11. Lightinpa: Existing lighting consists of two (2) dowricasting and shielded wall mounted fixtures.
No additional lighting proposed.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning Commission approves the site
plan application of Northeast Digital Network to amend a previously approved plan for a 7965 square
foot building used for 5800 square feet of general office use and 2165 square feet of warehouse use. The
amendment consists of 1) converting the entire building to general office use, and 2) reducing the number
of parking spaces from 29 to 23, 3 Baldwin Avenue, as depicted on a plan entitled, "Site /Building Plan
Office Building 3 Baldwin St So. Burlington, VT Yoram Samets 212 Battery St. Burlington, VT," last
revised 8/12/98, with the following stipulations:
I - All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in
effect.
2. This approval is conditioned on the specific use of the building for 5609 square feet of general
office space and 2356 square feet for specialty equipment storage and use. Any increase in general
office space will require approval by the Planning Commission.
3. For the purpose of calculating required road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact Fee
Ordinance the Planning Commission estimates that the proposed use will generate zero (0) additional
vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
4. All exterior lighting shall be downcasting and shielded and shall not cast light beyond the property
line. Any change in lighting shall be approved by the City Planner prior to installation.
5. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit for the change in use within six (6) months or this
approval is null and void.
6. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer
prior to use of newly converted space.
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7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Planning Commission.
Chairfna'n oiberk
South Burlington Planning Commission
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