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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
BURLINGTON PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP —
85 MEADOWLAND DRIVE
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPLICATION #SD-10-34
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Burlington Properties Limited Partnership, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is
requesting preliminary and final plat approval of a planned unit development to subdivide
a 77.6 acre parcel developed with a light manufacturing facility into four (4) lots ranging
in size from 4.93 acres to 38.55 acres, 85 Meadowland Drive.
The Development Review Board held a public hearing on November 9, 2010. Jeff
Olesky represented the applicant.
Based on testimony provided at the above mentioned public hearing and the plans and
supporting materials contained in the document file for this application, the Development
Review Board finds, concludes, and decides the following:
NDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant is requesting preliminary and final plat approval of a planned unit
development to subdivide a 77.6 acre parcel developed with a light manufacturing facility
into four (4) lots ranging in size from 4.93 acres to 38.55 acres, 85 Meadowland Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Burlington Properties Limited
Partnership.
3. The application was received on October 15, 2010.
4. The subject property is located in the Industrial Open Space Zoning Districts.
5. The plan submitted consists of a two (2) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled,
"Burlington Properties Limited Partnership 85 Meadowland Drive So. Burlington, VT
05403," dated March 10, 2010, last revised on 9/18/10.
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Zoning District & Dimensional Requirements
Table 1. Dimensional Requirements
IO Zonin District
Required
Proposed
Min. Lot Size
3 acres
4.93 acres*
Max. Building Coverage
40%
10.1%
Max. Overall Coverage
70%
25.8%
Min. Front Setback
30 ft.
135 ft
Min. Side Setback
10 ft.
82 ft
Min. Rear Setback
30 ft.
790 ft
Front Yard Coverage
30 %
3%
�l zoning compliance
smallest lot proposed
The only lot with an existing building is Lot 3. All other lots are vacant at this time.
SUBDIVISION CRITERIA
Pursuant to Section 15.18 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations,
subdivisions should comply with the following standards and conditions:
Sufficient water supply and wastewater disposal capacity is available to meet the
needs of the project.
According to Section 15.13 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations, the
existing public water system should be extended so as to provide the necessary quantity
of water, at acceptable pressure. According to Section 15.13 of the South Burlington
Land Development Regulations, the subdivider or developer should connect to the public
sewer system or provide a community wastewater system approved by the City and the
State in any subdivision where off -lot wastewater is proposed.
Sufficient grading and erosion controls will be utilized during and after
construction to prevent soil erosion and runoff from creating unhealthy or
dangerous conditions on the subject property and adjacent properties.
There are no new buildings proposed as part of this application; therefore these criteria
are not applicable.
The project incorporates access, circulation, and traffic management strategies
sufficient to prevent unreasonable congestion of adjacent roads.
The plans do not appear to depict the proposed access for Lots 1 and 2. The Board
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accessed from the private drive rather than Meadowland Drive. Lot 3 will likely not
require any additional access and Lot 4 will be accessible via Bowdoin Street
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The project's design respects and will provide suitable protection to wetlands,
streams, wildlife habitat as identified in the Open Space Strategy, and any unique
natural features on the site.
The plans that the applicant submitted depict a Class II wetland on the subject property.
At this time, no new buildings are proposed. If the applicant proposes any development
in the wetlands or their associated 50' wide buffer, a Conditional Use Determination
(CUD) shall be required from the State of Vermont.
The project is designed to be visually compatible with the planned development
patterns in the area, as specified in the Comprehensive Plan and the purpose of
the zoning district(s) in which it is located.
The proposed subdivision of land is in keeping with the planned development patterns of
Industrial Open Space Zoning District.
Open space areas on the site have been located in such a way as to maximize
opportunities for creating contiguous open spaces between adjoining parcels
and/or stream buffer areas.
As buildings and other associated development are not being proposed as part of this
application, this criteria in not applicable at this time.
The layout of a subdivision or PUD has been reviewed by the Fire Chief or
(designee) to ensure that adequate fire protection can be provided.
The South Burlington Fire Chief has stated that he will review site plans at the time
development is proposed.
Roads, recreation paths, stormwater facilities, sidewalks, landscaping, utility lines
and lighting have been designed in a manner that is compatible with the extension
of such services and infrastructure to adjacent landowners.
The Recreation Path Committee reviewed the plans at the time of the original
subdivision of land. The Board requires a 20 foot recreation path easement along
Hinesburg Road, consistent with other properties in the vicinity.
Roads, utilities, sidewalks, recreation paths, and lighting are designed in a
manner that is consistent with City utility and roadway plans and maintenance
standards.
The project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan
for the affected district(s).
The proposed subdivision of this property is in conformance with the Comprehensive
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Landscaping
As there are no buildings proposed as part of this application, there is no minimum
landscaping budget.
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DECISION
Motion by �� 1t ��(Ir�b�l seconded by
to approve Preliminary & Final Plat Application #SD-10-34 of Burlington Properties
Limited Partnership, subject to the following conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations shall remain in full effect except as amended
herein.
2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plat submitted by the applicant and
on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. Access to the 6.34 acre lot labeled on the plans as Lot 1 shall be from the existing
paved drive to the east, shown on the survey plat as easement E-4. Lot 1 shall not
be directly accessed from Hinesburg Road or from Meadowland Drive.
4. Prior to recording the final plat plan, the applicant shall record a recreation path
easement deed approved by the City Attorney for the recreation path easement
crossing lots #1 and #2.
5. Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Regulations, any new utility
lines, services, and service modifications should be underground.
6. Any changes to the final plat plan shall require approval of the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
7. The final plat plan (survey plat) shall be recorded in the land records within 180 days
or this approval is null and void. The plan shall be signed by the Board Chair or Clerk
prior to recording. Prior to recording the final plat plan, the applicant shall submit a
copy of the survey plat in digital format. The format of the digital information shall
require approval of the South Burlington GIS Coordinator.
Mark Behr — yea/nay/abst in present
Matthew Birmingham — ee nay/abs aln/not present
John Dinklage nay/abstain/not present
Roger Farley -- e ay/abstain/not present
Gayle Quimby — e nay/abstain/not present
Michael Sirotkin — e nay/abstain/not present
Bill Stuono — ea nay/abstain/not present
Motion carried by a vote of —�'- D - v
Signed this day of )� 2`w-z� 2010, by
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John Dinklage, Chairman
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Please note: An appeal of this decision may be taken by filing, within 30 days of the date of this decision,
notice of appeal and the required fee by certified mail to the Superior Court, Environmental Division. See
V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of the notice of appeal must also be mailed to the City of South Burlington
Planning and Zoning Department at 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. See V.R.E.C.P.
5(b)(4)(A). Please contact the Environmental Division at 802-828-1660 or
hqp://vermontiudiciM.org/GTC/environmental/default.aspx for more information on filing requirements,
deadlines, fees and mailing address.
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