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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-90-0000 - Decision - 1001 Dorset Street (2)FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION STATE OF VERMONT COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN CITY OF' SOUTH BURLINGTON S F- q0 - 000� Re: Findings of Fact, application of Alan Palmer for construc- tion of a 10 unit planned residential development in nine build- ings on a 4.8 acre parcel at 1001 Dorset Street. On the 9th of October 1990, the South Burlington Planning Commis- sion approved the request of Alan Palmer for Final Plat. approval under Section 204 of the South Burlington Subdivision Regulations based upon the following findings: I. Applicant proposes to construct 7 single-family homes and a two-family home on a 4.9 acre parcel which currently has a sin- gle-family home, thereby creating a 10 unit single-family PRD. The parcel is zoned R­2 and is bounded on the north by the Indian Creek entrance drive and a single-family home, on the west by Ridgewood Estates and Indian Creek, on the south by a synagogue, and on the east by Dorset Street. The sketch plan was reviewed on 3/13/90 and the Preliminary Plat was approved on 6/19/90. 2. Density: Maximum density range for this parcel is 8 to 10 units. 3. Access/circulation: The units will be served by a new 30 foot wide public road (60 foot r.o.w.). Circulation is adequate. The houses are at least 10 feet from the r.o.w. except for the duplex building. A corner of this s building is 5 feet from the r.o.w. 4. Sewer: A sewer allocation of 4,050 gpd will be required. The $2.50 per gallon fee shall be paid prior to permit. The sewage pumping station served by this development, has sufficient reserve capacity. The existing pumps at this station are showing wear and should. be -replaced by the developer. 5. Dorset Street: The applicant is proposing to dedicate a 17 foot wide strip along Dorset Street to the City in order to increase the Dorset Street r.o.w. as indicated in the zoning regulations. 6. Landscapin� The typical landscaping plan for each unit is valued at. $2,730 per unit. The value of the landscaping in the common areas will. be $11,260 (including street trees). Proposed landscaping meets required value. The required value of street -trees is $7,750 and the required value for site landscaping is $18,400. 7. Traffic: This project would The Swift Street/Spear Street requires a payment of $150 per therefore contribute $1,350 for tion. generate 9 peak hour trip ends. intersection impact fee policy trip end. The developer must improvements to this intersec- 8. Wetland: This project will require filling a small portion of the existing wetland. The majority of this filling is to accommodate the new road. Recommendations contained in the Natural Resource Base chapter of the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan state that all identified natural resource areas should be protected. To further this recommendation, the South Burlington Natural Resources Committee has recommended a buffer zone around the wetland. Additionally, the placement or fill, removal of vegetation or mowing of grass shall be prohibit- ed within the buffer zone and wetland. 9. Recreation Fee: It is required that the developer pay a $200 per unit recreation fee for the nine additional units. 10. ,Erosion Control: An erosion control plan is needed as part of this project. DECISION & CONDITIONS Based upon the above findings of fact the Planning Commission approves the Final Plat application of Alan Palmer for construc- tion of a 10 unit planned residential development in nine build- ings on a 4.8 acre parcel as depicted on an 8 page set of plans, page one entitled "Final Plat of Park Place, 1001 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont," prepared by Vermont Land Surveyors and dated 8/5/90, with the following stipulations: 1. The applicant shall post a $7,750, 3--year landscape bond for street trees and an $18,400, 3 year landscaping bond for site landscaping. These bonds shall be posted prior to permit. The street. trees shall be installed prior to the sale of any units. 2. A sewer allocation of 4,850 gpd is granted. The applicant, shall pay the $2.50 per gallon fee prior to permit.. 3. The applicant shall replace the pumps at the existing pumping station which will serve the development. The specifications shall be approved by the City Engineer. 4. Bonds in the amount to be determined bythe City Engineer to cover the costs of the new street, upgraded Indian Creek Drive, sidewalks and utilities shall be posted prior to permit. . I 5. legal documents (e.g. offers of dedication and irrevocable offers of dedication) for the new street, upgraded Indian Creek Drive, and 17 foot wide strip along Dorset Street shall be sub- mitted to the City Attorney for approval prior to permit. 6. The applicant shall. contribute $1,350 toward improvments to the Swift Street/Spear Street intersection. This assessment is based on 9 peak hour trip ends at $150 per trip end. 7. The Planning Commission waives the required 50 foot setback from the Ridgewood Estates property line and from the Dorset Street right of way. It is the Commission's opinion that the proposed development is compatible with surrounding residential developments and therefore will not cause an adverse impact. 8. The plan shall be revised prior to recording to show a 15-25 foot wide buffer strip around the wetland. The deed(s) for this project shall include a covenant which requires the association to maintain the wetland and wetland vegetation, and which prohib- its the placement of fill, removal. of vegetation or mowing of grass within the buffer zone and wetland. 9. The plan shall be revised prior to recording to show. a) Street lighting detail on page C4 shall reflect 100 watt mercury vapor lamp provided by GMP. b) Location of street lights on west side of street.. 10. Sidewalks shall be 5 inches thick except in driveways where thickness shall be 8 inches. 11. Road pavement shall include 2 inches of base course and one inch of surface course placed one year after the base course is placed. 12. The applicant shall pay the $200 per unit recreation fee for the nine additional. units prior to permit. 13. The street name for the proposed street shall he approved by the Planner prior to permit. 14. An erosion control plan shall be submitted to the City Planner for his approval prior to permit. 15. The Final Plat shall be recorded in the office of the City Clerk within 90 days or this approval is null land void. The plat shall be signed by the Chairman of the Planning Commission prior to recording. South Burlington Planning Commission