HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-22-033 - Supplemental - 0112 Garden Street (10)Qualifying Open Space Narrative:
112 Garden Street / Lots M1, M2, M3
January 21, 2022
Introduction
This application involves construction of a mixed use, multi story building comprised of 131
dwelling units and 1,800 sf of non-residential space. The open space requirement will be met
using a combination of onsite and offsite open space elements.
Open Space Requirement (per LDR Table 8-1)
Transect
Zone
Residential /
Non-Residential
Parcel
Size
Qualifying
Open Space
Required
Additional Restrictions,
Requirements, or
Allowances
Public Realm
Requirement
4 Non-Residential All 6% of non-
residential
building gross
floor area
May locate qualifying
open space off-site or
purchase credits
Whether on or off site,
75% must be part of
the public realm
4 Residential,
20 or more
Units
All 60 Square
Feet Per Unit
Qualifying open Space
must be located on site
or within 150’ of the site
and directly accessible
from the site; 50% or
more must be
commonly accessible to
all tenants /residents
No public realm
requirement for
residential
component
Required Open Space
Residential: 7,860 SF
(131 units x 60 SF/unit)
Non-Residential: 108 SF
(1800 SF Non-Residential GFA x 6%)
Total Required Open Space = 7,968 SF
112 Garden Street Open Space Summary
Open space description Area proposed % of Total Required
Large Development Area Open Space
(City Stormwater Park)
3,984 SF 50.0%
Pocket Park 4,200 SF 52.7%
TOTAL PROPOSED 8,184 SF 102.7%
TOTAL REQUIRED OPEN SPACE = 7,968 SF
Both open space elements are part of the public realm, exceeding the requirements for non-
residential uses in the T4 transect (no public realm requirement for residential uses in the T4)
Large Development Area Open Space: (3,984 square feet)
The applicant will utilize 3,984 SF of the open space credit associated with the City Stormwater
Park located off Market Street. The City Stormwater Park includes the following required
elements per LDR Appendix F:
Enhanced or Recreational Wetlands/Stormwater Treatment Area
Required Elements Elements Provided
Description An existing wetland buffer or
new stormwater treatment
area which offers public
amenities that exceed those
minimally necessary for water
resource management.
City Stormwater Park
complies – multiple
amenities that exceed
those required for
stormwater management
Size Shall include the land of the
improvement (such as
enhanced path, viewing
platform, etc) and 50 feet to
either side; total area shall
not count as more than 50% of
minimum required qualifying
open space.
Complies – area utilized by
this application does not
exceed 50% of require
open space
Location & Access Must be visible to public or
tenants and users of building.
Direct pedestrian access from
adjacent public street type.
Complies – the City
Stormwater Park is directly
adjacent to, and visible
from, Market Street
Seating, Tables, Etc. If functional for sitting and
viewing, seating can be
ledges, benches, and/or stairs.
Complies – amenities
include benches and
boulders for sitting
Landscaping, Design LID techniques; no fencing
permitted.
Complies – no fencing
Commercial
Services, Food
Not permitted.Not applicable
Sunlight and Wind Appropriate to the plant
species selection
Complies – sitting and
walking areas have a mix
of sun and shade
Other Must be located on applicant-
owned property.
Complies – City
Stormwater Park located
within an easement on
South Burlington City
Center, LLC property
Pocket Park: (4,200 square feet)
A Pocket/Mini Park is proposed at the westerly end of the building. The Pocket / Mini Park
extends along the Garden Street frontage from the primary building entry, to the westerly project
(South Burlington City Center, LLC) boundary. Gravel wetland 5 is located to the south, and the
existing stormwater feature serving Healthy Living Market is further west. The Pocket / Mini
Park includes the following required elements per LDR Appendix F:
Pocket / Mini Park
Required Elements Elements Provided
Description A small, landscaped green space,
designed and managed as an outdoor
living "room" for more limited passive
recreation and social interaction.
Complies – the Park
begins are the building and
extends westerly along
Garden Street
Service Area Intended to serve the immediate area
(street, block) within walking distance
(1/4 mile), including adjoining
residences and businesses. Typically
located mid-block, or on a street
corner. Especially suited for infill
development in neighborhoods that
lack open space.
Complies - located mid-
block, intended to serve
the proposed building and
included non-residential
use, as well as the public
using the Garden Street
sidewalk and paved path.
Typical Features Path, seating area, trees, gardens,
community garden playground, public
art, small accessory structure; no
onsite parking
Complies – seating, trees,
and artwork provided
Size 2,000-20,000 sq. ft.Complies – 4,200 SF
Lot Size 0% min, 50% max Complies – <50% - pocket
park located on Lot L,
which is primarily
undeveloped
Frontage Typically has frontage on one or two
streets; and may be spatially separated
from adjoining properties by attractive
fencing and landscaping that define
the space.
Complies – frontage on
Garden Street
Other