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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVR-84-0000 - Supplemental - 0000 Old Farm RoadPLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 14, 1984 The South Burlington Planning Commission held a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 1984 at 7:30 pm in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members Present George Mona, Vice Chairman; Mary -Barbara Maher, Judy Hurd, John Belter, William Burgess Members Absent Sidney Poger, Chairman; Peter Jacob Others Present Richard Ward, acting Planner; Jim Cheng, Free Press; Pat Burgmeier, The Other Paper; Robert Perry, Duncan & Olivia Brown, Mary Roy, Gwendolyn & Arthur Rye, Tim Brisson, Gene Beaudoin, Dave Miller, Edwin Granai, Robert Ryan, Ethan Sims, Dorothy Sims, John Caulo, William Schuele, Lowell Krassner, Gardner Hopwood, Sylvia Smith, George Khouri, Dennis McElroy, Albert Audette, Superintendent of Streets Minutes of January 24, 1984 On page 5, there should be no "c" in Aquifer. Mrs. Maher moved to approve the January 24, 1984 minutes as corrected. Mrs. Hurd seconded the motion and all voted for it. Public hearin final plat application for Green Mountain Power Real Estate _Division for two lot subdivision of lot #17, of original National Life subdivision, 25 Green Mountain Drive, Attorney Robert Perry Mr. Ward said the plan had been revised to meet the concerns of the Commission. Mr. Perry said he thought that it could be a condition of approval that the right of way location could be changed contingent on the future approval or development of the 3.8 acre lot. Mrs. vaher moved that the South Burlington Planning Commission approve the final plat application of G.M.Y. Real Estate Corporation for a two lot subdivision original lot #17 of National Life as depicted on a plat entitled "Green Mountain Power Corporation Corporate Headquarters - location plan' prepared by Sargent, Webster, Crenshaw and Folley, dated March 22, 1983, revised January 10 and 25, 1984, subject to the following stipulations: 1. That the Green Mountain Power Corporation reserve a 24 foot right of way to parcel f2 (3.8 acre parcel). The east 150' shall be subject to relocation on site -plan approval for the 3.8 acre parcel. 2. That the final plat be recorded within 90 days. Mr. Belter seconded the motion, which carried wi r. urgess abstaining because he had missed the majority of the presentation, which occurred at the last meeting. Consider request from residents 2± Old Farm Road to c_lg5e roadpetition presented to City Council Mr. Duncan Brown spoke for the residents. He said the city had first PLANNING COMMISSION GO � •o 0 0 'sw,1 •w e been petitioned on this 4 or 5 years ago, but it could not be done because the road was on the Urban Systems Map. It has now been removed from the Map. He said this was one of the older roads in the city and used to carry traffic from Hinesburg Road to the Limekiln Bridge. With the extension of the airport` runway and the construction of Kennedy Drive, this road became less of a link to Winooski and Colchester. The construction of Kimball Avenue also has impacted the road. Mr. Brown said it was just as fast to get to Williston Road from Hinesburg Road by using Kennedy Drive as Old Farm Road, so he felt the road no longer served people going north. In addition, he felt there was a safety question. The grade is steep on the north side of the road and there are high shoulders. If a car coming down Old Farm Road loses control on a bad day, cars coming along Kimball Avenue cannot see that car skidding down the hill. Mr. Brown said there had been an increase in cars using the road due to the development on Kimball Avenue and he expected there would be a further increase. He felt the neighborhood could survive the industrial development which will take place in the area if the road is,closed. Mrs. Maher said she had talked with the Street Superintendent, the City Manager, and the Fire Chief and they had all felt strongly that the road should not be closed. She noted that the road was only 20' wide, without shoulders and she did not see how it could be safely closed unless it were 30' wide with shoulders- and a regulation cul-de-sac.' She said she could not recommend to close it because she felt that even if the existing residents were willing to take a chance on the safety in the area, future residents might not be and this decision would impact them as well as the existing residents. She noted that it could not be maintained and plowed without a cul-de-sac. Mrs. Hurd said she might feel different as the industrial development grew around this area, but for now she agreed with Mrs. Maher. She questioned whether there was room for a cul-de-sac, who would build it, and who would pay for it. Mr. Mona felt the fact that the road was narrow could be an argument not to maintain it as a through street and he mentioned a moveable barrier. Mrs. I✓iaher noted that if the road were closed, the property on which the to -be -unused road site would revert to the O'Briens. Mr. Belter said the Commission had not yet seen a plan with a cul-de-sac, and Mr. Burgess noted that he had read the Council minutes regarding the petition. They just want the Commission's input or comments from a planning perspective on the closing. He felt the Commission should urge the Council to obtain information from the department heads mentioned by Mrs. Maher. He did not feel the Commission was being asked to bring in the department heads and have a hearing on the closing, nor was it being asked to make the decision itself, it was just being asked for comments. Mr. Mona noted that the Council could ask the department heads' opinions as easily as the Commission could, and Mr. Burgess noted that the Commission could recommend that the Council do that. Mr. Mona said that from a planning point of view he would say that if the road were closed, there should be a cul-de-sac built. Street Superintendent Albert Audette was present and was asked his opinion on closing the road. He did not favor it. He felt there would be a problem getting to the area if an accident closed one of the intersections. He also noted that it takes a long time to plow when the city has a lot of dead-end streets, and that putting in a cul-de-sac would take a lot of land and would have to be far enough from the last house so that it might have to be built on the slope, which would create problems. Mr. Mona asked the commissioners how they felt about the concept of closing roads in general or this road in particular. Mrs. Hurd felt that if something could be worked out (and she was not sure it could be in this case), FEBRUARY 14, lqu e I • PLANNING COMMISSION 3. FEBRUARY 14, 1984 she would be willing to look at it. Mr. Belter did not like it. He pointed out that the Commission has gone to a lot of trouble in the past to be sure they don't have situations like this with only one access. He also noted that the car counts done by Mr. Ward were very low. He did not think the city would pay for a cul-de-sac, and he was not sure the residents would either. Mr. Burgess agreed with Mrs. Hurd - the principle of road closing did not bother him as much as other people, but he felt the Council should listen to its department heads. He felt he could support closing the road if everything else worked. Mrs. Maher felt voting to close the road would be inconsistent with her votes on other through roads in the city. She said the Commission always insisted on through streets for safety and she felt this should remain a through street. Mr. Mona did not op,.ose the principle of closing a street with only 10 houses on it. Mrs. Hurd clarified that she did not favor closing Old Farm Road. She did not feel that anything satisfactory could be worked out in tnis particular case. As a concept, however, she would be willing to look at other road closings. Mr. Mona asked the Commission how they would feel if a proper turnaround could be built without city land or money being involved. Mrs. Hurd said she would have to look at the proposal, and it was pointed out that all commissioners would be willing to listen to a plan. Mrs. Maher moved that the Planning Commission at this point in time does not favor closing Old Farm Road. Mr. Belter seconded the motion and it carried with Messrs. Burgess and Mona dissenting. Mrs. Maher then moved that the Planning Commission would consider the possible closing of Old Farm Road if plans which provide for a suitable cul-de-sac are presented to them for their consideration. Mrs. Hurd seconded the motion and all voted for it. Mr. Mona felt this bordered on heavy-handedness. Sketch plan review of application by Arthur Rye for a two lot subdivision at 1075 Hinesburg Road Mrs. Hurd removed herself from the discussion because she is an abutter. Mr. Ward said this was a simple two lot subdivision. Both lots exceed city standards far the area. The proposal is for a duplex on the 10 acre lot with the 15 acre lot being set aside. There are no plans for that land now. The land is zoned Agricultural -Industrial. Mr. Mona was concerned about creating a lot too small for an industrial use, but Mr. Ward said the entire piece was already too small. Mr. Burgess felt that if the subdivision took place, it would negate the grandfathering of any use other than residential. Irlr. Mona wanted the applicant to understand that if he subdivides in order to sell the 15 acre piece for industrial, he may not be able to use it for that. He directed Mr. 'lord to obtain a ruling from the City Attorney on this question. Mr. Rye said they had no plans for the lot at this point, but he could not say what might happen in 15 or 20 years. to one on the Commission expressed any objection to the subdivision line as shown on the map. Mr. Schuele wanted to be sure that this action under discussion could not later qualify the Ryes for a zoning variance based on a Commission -created hardship. Mrs. Hurd returned to the Commission at this time. Sketch plan review of application by University Mall Realty Trust for a two phase expansion at University Mall, Dorset St., Mr. George Khouri Mr. 'Ward said this was the first step for a major subdivision. A 211,000 sq. ft, addition to the entire parcel is planned in two phases, on an additional /Vt N AXOA 7- 5-0 t.,, 7-�1 1SO41-,OV-4 19 0 4W, ^40 /- �19- 0 1/ �? " 0 0 — 4/,' 0 o"ov"02') 7-e "�4 6 7-2114 -1 77,0/14 CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 161 1984 The South Burlington City Council held a Regular Meeting on Monday, January 16, 1984, at 7:30 pm, in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. Members Present Hugh Marvin, Chairman; Paul Farrar, Michael Flaherty, William Peters Member Absent Leona Lansing Others Present William Szymanski, City Manager; David Minnich, Assistant City Manager; David Kaufman, Robert Chittenden, City Representatives; Margaret Picard, City Clerk/Treasurer; Albert C. Audette, Street Department; Ruth Poger, The Other Paper; Jim Cheng, Burlington Free Press; Ken Jarvis Report From Rep. David Kaufman: a) Correctional Center expansion: Rep. Kaufman indicated that the Representatives had issued a press release stating the views of the city, and they were not sure why the administration had then gone ahead with the push to expand the Chittenden County facility. Even the Corrections Commissioner feels a new facility in another part of the state would be better. The Woodstock facility is in deplorable condition, and it would be more cost efficient to build a new prison. Even if the South Burlington facility is enlarged, there is nothing in the plans to indicate that staff will be added or that programs for the inmates would be upgraded. The Representatives indicated they will oppose expansion right down the line, and that other County Representatives and Senators will be encouraged to do the same. Rep. Chittenden suggested that a letter from the Council stating their feelings to the Representatives and Senators could be of help. Mr. Flaherty moved that the City Manager write to all Chittenden County State Senators and Representatives outlining the City's osition on the Zroposed expansion of the Chittenden Count Correctional Center and that this letter be sent as soon as possible. Mr. Farrar seconded with unanimous approval. b) Dorset St. improvements: The first portion of Williston Rd. is a17 set for work this summer. The portion of Dorset St. from Kennedy Drive to Williston Rd. will require the acquisition of some right of way because of the necessity to have side- walks on both sides. If the plans show which right-of-ways are needed, and if the City can move quickly, then the work can be expedited and there is a chance it can be begun this summer. In any case, it can be done next summer, which is still two years ahead of schedule. CITY COUNCIL January 16, 1984 page 2 Mr. Flaherty questioned the planned use of the increase in the Property Transfer Tax and noted that the proposed formula does not take into account the different types of income in the community. Mr. Chittenden said he didn't think any more agencies were needed and he would rather see the money come back to the towns. Mr. Szymanski referred to House Bill 549 which changes the funding for sewers. He said that at a hearing last week he learned that this bill eliminates funding for phosphorus removal, which in the City's case, means $300,000 and has serious implications for the Airport Parkway upgrading. Mr. Kaufman indicated he would check on this. Mr. Audette noted that the Chamber of Commerce has come up with a plan to try to tie state aid in to the capacity that roads are being used at. He felt the time was coming to consider this seriously. Mr. Kaufman said the going would be tough because Chittenden County has only 20% of the votes and other areas would not like the idea. Comments and questions from the public not related to items on the Agenda There was no discussion in this area. Consider appointment of Auditors for 1983-84 City Audit Messrs. Szymanski and Minnich indicated they had been satisfied with the work of Sullivan and Powers this year. Mr. Flaherty then moved that Sullivan & Powers be appointed for the second and final year of the agreement for the 1985-8 City Audit Mr. Farrar seconded with unanimous approval. Review 1984-85 Budget Preparation Calendar Mr. witn unanimous approval. et Calendar for fiscal Consider adoption of a Resolution increasing the Landfill Carters Fee Mr. Szymanski indicated the new fees will be in line with those in Burlington. New fees represent a 2596 increase. Mr. Marvin asked if anyone charges for residential use. Mr. Audette said Burlington does but they are the only ones. He added that it had been felt they didn't want to burden the taxpayers with a fee and that any shortfall was paid for by the taxpayer anyway. CITY COUNCIL January 16, 1984 page 3 Mr. Farrar then moved that the Council sign the Resolution dated January lb, 1984, establishing charges for use oT the South Burlington Sanitary Landfill. the effective date being February ters seconded with unanimous approval. Progress Reports a) Formation of Metropolitan Planning Organization: Mr. Szymanski advise this is moving along quite well. There will be a contract with the state and with Regional Planning...bb descriptions have been prepared for two persons who should be on board soon. Mr. Farrar added that Regional Planning will do about 80% of the dollar volume of planning; the State will do the rest. They have all documents needed to satisfy the Federal Government and no significant problems are anticipated. There will probably be more interesting discussions in the next 2 years as they start to set priorities, but at least it will be local people involved in the decision making. There will be some costs to local com- munities and these will have to be in the new budget. Mr. Audette asked the status of the 4-R's program. Mr. Farrar said they have accepted the State's formula for allocation. The City will get its funds and if other communities cannot do their projects, the City might get additional money. The MPO will not rule on these projects and they will be done as the City submitted them. Mr. Szymanski said he had heard that the State wants to handle all the bidding, even for the smallest paving job. Mr. Kaufman said he would check on this. b) Upgrading Sewage Treatment Facility: Mr. Szymanski reported that a value engineering study was done last week on Airport Parkway in order to meet requirements that an outside firm come in after 30% of the plan is done and evaluate the work. This firm came up with a lot of good ideas, including cost cutting, and hopefully costs can be reduced. He hoped they will be in a position for a bond issue this May. Mr. Farrar noted the City is next in line to Rutland where they are having a problem, and that the City should push for it because funding on the project will change after this year. Mr. Szymanski reiterated the bad news about the elimination of phosphorus funding. Mr. Peters asked if the public will have a chance to input on what this project will do to the character of the City, as it will be al- most impossible to control planning after the expansion of the facility. Mr. Szymanski said that with regard to funding, one advantage is that the old sewer will be paid for at the same time. Mr. Farrar stressed that a planning proposal can be denied be- cause of its impact on any service (schools, roads, police, etc.) and that the community has grown very little in the last few years. The tax rate has effectively decreased and taxpayers are paying a smaller portion of their income now than in past years. He said the question was one of on -site or City sewage. Mr. Flaherty said the City Attorneys should investigate the legal implications to the City and whether development can be held up CITY COUNCIL January 16, 1984 page 4 because there is no sewer capacity. Mr. Marvin said they should also have figures on what will happen if the City loses the current percentage of State and Federal funding. He added that when all the facts are available, an entire evening can be de- voted to the topic. Mr. Szymanski added that they are getting close to capacity at Bartletts Bay facility and that a new project is in planning that will take all the available capacity. Mr. Chittenden said it would be advisable to have a statement of future goals of the City for the next few years. Other Business a) Mr. Flaherty asked whether the Airport Commission got a sign for Williston Rd. directing traffic to the Airport. Mr. Szymanski said Mr Houghton was going to approach the State but he had not heard further. b) Mr. Marvin advised that he had received a letter from Everett Reed offering his immediate resignation from the Zoning Board for reasons of ill health. Mr. Szymanski advised that the position will be advertised as soon as possible. Mr. Farrar moved that the Council accept with deep regret and appreciation for past service Mr. Reed's resignation. Mr. Flaherty seconded with unanimous approval. Mr. Szymanski will prepare a Certificate of Appreciation. c) Mr. Marvin noted that a letter had been received from Duncan Brown representing people on Old Farm Rd. who would like to close the road to the top of the hill as they feel it is very dangerous, especially in winter. The City Attorneys will be consulted to see if there are any problems with this. Mr. Farrar moved that Mr. Brown's letter be referred to the City Attorney and Planning Commission for their input. Mr. Flaherty seconded with unanimous consent. d) Mr. Szymanski presented a dog damage claim from Gene Theret for injuries to a sheep. He is asking $75 for this sheep, plus $50 from the last claim for rounding up sheep and fixing the fence. Mr. Szymanski said he would check to see if the amount is reasonable. The owner of the dog is known and an attempt will be made to secure reimpursement. Mr. FlahertV moved to accept the City Manager's recommendation on t e sheep problem, with settlement not to exceed 5. Mr. Farrar seconded with unanimous approval. CITY COUNCIL January 16, 1984 page 5 e) Mr. Flaherty asked if the hiring freeze would affect the replacement of the person in the Sanitation who left. Mr. Szymanski said no action would be needed until March or April. f) Mr. Peters asked what month has the most earning power for the City. Mr. Minnich advised that July is probably the highest as some people pay the whole year's taxes at once. g) Mr. Marvin advised he had received a letter from Fred Maher asking why voting machines are not considered, and also asking about sidewalks on Hinesburg Rd. Mr. Marvin will let him know what was done about investigating voting machines. Minutes of January 3, 1984 Mr. Farrar moved that the Minutes of January 3 1984 be approved as printed. Mr. Flaherty seconded with unanimous approval. Sign Distribution Orders Distribution orders were signed. Liquor Control Board Mr. Farrar moved that the City Council adjourn and convene as the Liquor Control Board. Mr. Flaherty seconded with unanimous consent. Mr. Szymanski presented another request from Vinny's Hot Spot for an entertainment permit for use of the "Monster" on January 25, 1984. He indicated there had been no previous problems. Mr. Farrar moved that the request from Vinn 's Hot Spot for an entertainment permit for January 25, 1984 be approved. Mr. Flaherty seconded with unanimous approval. As there was no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm. Clerk L; J VAT CII�I�� January 9, 1984 Hugh Marvin, Chairman Council of the City of South Burlington 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05401 Old Farm Road Dear Chairman Marvin: Five years ago all the residents of Old Farm Road signed a petition requesting that our road be converted to a dead end with access only at the Southern end from Hinesburg Road. Council members responded favorably after a public hearing, but it was found that action could not be taken until Old Farm Road was removed from the Federal Urban Systems Map. This has now been done. Please see the attached letter to Patrick Garahan, Secretary of the Agency of Transportation, from George A. Jensen, Acting Division Administrator, Federal Highways Administration. All the residents of Old Farm Road have signed a new petition and re- quest that you terminate Old Farm Road at the brow of the hill north of the Leo O'Brien residence. Our reasons for this request are 1) safety and 2) the fact that our road is no longer an effective route between Hinesburg Road and Williston Road. The intersection with Kimball Drive is at the foot of a steep slope and visibility is restricted by the banks on either side. This makes for very unsafe conditions in winter: northbound vehicles may skid out into Kimball Drive and, on account of the banks, oncoming traffic may not be able to avoid them with the potential for a very serious accident. Because of the grade southbound cars have difficulty ascending the hill under snow or icy conditions and those which can not make the grade are forced to back into Kimball Drive. School buses will not use the north end of the road under these conditions. We have made time trials between Hinesburg Road and Williston Road in both directions under favorable driving conditions and can testify that Old Farm Road is no longer an effective shortcut in terms of time. If proceeding northbound at the legal speed limit, it is more effective to continue on Hinesburg Road to Kennedy Drive and then to Williston Road. Further it probably is more fuel efficient since it only involves one deceleration and a 60% chance of stopping for a red light whereas the Old Farm Road route involves one deceleration and two full stops. A similar pattern evolves for southbound cars except that there is more potential delay for the left turn at Kennedy and Hinesburg Road. Our tests were made before the additional right turn lane was added to the Hinesburg/Kennedy intersection. At present a number of vehicles think of Old Farm Road as a shortcut and pay no attention to the posted limit of 25 mph. This is partic- ularly true for northbound vehicles which have been at or above the 50 mph limit on Hinesburg Road. The Old Farm Road residents look forward to a favorable response from the Council. Sincerely yours, Duncan F. Brown M We, the undersigned, being all the residents of Old Farm Road, do hereby petition the Council of the City of South Burlington, Vermont, to convert Old Farm Road to a dead end street with access only from Hinesburg Road. NAME Residence r -7,5 04�.�.u�. 74 0-ej '. P69 , r _3 O-Q-0 4 &" r-6 % pep,— 100* ace Ft'hw R.fl , iLarch 3, 198`3 ?:x. Patrick J. Garahan, Sacratary Au eacy of Trans-ortation .1ontpelier, Vermont 05602 Dear :Ir. Garanan: Viv fe? !aral. aid urban syst m changes for the greater uurlinF ton area, requested ir_ your ?ebruary 25 letter, are approved. iris approval is limited to those changes :;p..cifically re:,•uested in your letter, that is, relocation of the i<urlington Soutzern Connector to a nroj.cted locatio.:crest of Pine Street, retention of Pine Street from .lain Street to Flynn Avenue as urban s,rstem, and deletion of Old Far,.0 Road in South hurlir.�ton from y the urban sstem. The Federal -aid urban system Dunear revisions and ot1her system changes reflected on therinteri.m map provided With your February 25 litter, are not approved at this time. T:le sionatureg of the local officials on the interim man included with your 7ubmission, provide sufficient evidence of local participation and approval of tha requested changes. The functional classification of fine Street as a collector, as cliscussZd in your letter, is also approved. This change is being noted on our Me- copy of tiie greater i;urliagton urban area functional classification map. The approved urban GyStem revisions are also being noted on the approved greater Lurlington Federal -aid urban system mao and in the approved Federal -aid urban system route descriptions. This urban system Modification is identified as sequence aunfoer VT-U-•13-01. The increase in system milea;e on Pine Street is nearly offset by t1le reduction on Old Farri Road, so that the total isurlington area urban system iuilaaFge renains 69.969 miles including projected mileage. The ai)proval of t:iese system changes is given with the understanding that a revised Fed,_ral-aid url) ate system boundary and systara modification covcriln'- t1le full census- desi-,nated urbanized arna will be prepared in cooperation wit1. the 'letropol-tan 'Planning Organization, soon to he designated, and submitted for Fi:'WA a l s soon as possible. Sincerely yours, G. A. JENSEN George A. Jensen j Acting D vi-ion Administrator cc: Washington Office IMP-14 for RECEIVED JAN 10 1984 MANAGER'S OFFICE CITY .SO. BURLINGTON January 9, 1984 Hugh Marvin, Chairman Council of the City of South Burlington 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 15401 Old Farm Road Dear Chairman Marvin: Five years ago all the residents of Old Farm Road signed a petition requesting that our road be converted to a dead end with access only at the Southern end from Hinesburg Road. Council members responded favorably after a public hearing, but it was found that action could not be taken until Old Farm Road was removed from the Federal Urban Systems Map. This has now been done. Please see the attached letter to Patrick Garahan, Secretary of the Agency of Transportation, from George A. Jensen, Acting Division Administrator, Federal Highways Administration. All the residents of Old Farm Road have signed a new petition and re- quest that you terminate Old Farm Road at the brow of the hill north of the Leo O'Brien residence. Our reasons for this request are 1) safety and 2) the fact that our road is no longer an effective route between Hinesburg Road and Williston Road. The intersection with Kimball Drive is at the foot of a steep slope and visibility is restricted by the banks on either side. This makes for very unsafe conditions in winter: northbound vehicles may skid out into Kimball Drive and, on account of the banks, oncoming traffic may not be able to avoid them with the potential for a very serious accident. Because of the grade southbound cars have difficulty ascending the hill under snow or icy conditions and those which can not make the grade are forced to back into Kimball Drive. School buses will not use the north end of the road under these conditions. We have made time trials between Hinesburg Road and Williston Road in both directions under favorable driving conditions and can testify that Old Farm Road is no longer an effective shortcut in terms of time. If proceeding northbound at the legal speed limit, it is more effective to continue on Hinesburg Road to Kennedy Drive and then to Williston Road. Further it probably is more fuel efficient since it only involves one deceleration and a 60% chance of stopping for a red light whereas the Old Farm Road route involves one deceleration and two full stops. A similar pattern evolves for southbound cars except that there is more potential delay for the left turn at Kennedy and Hinesburg Road. Our tests were made before the additional right turn lane was added to the Hinesburg/Kennedy intersection. At present a number of vehicles think of Old Farm Road as a shortcut and pay no attention to the posted limit of 25 mph. This is partic- ularly true for northbound vehicles which have been at or above the 50 mph limit on Hinesburg Road. The Old Farm Road residents look forward to a favorable response from the Council. Sincerely yours, i Duncan F. Brown We, the undersigned, being all the residents of Old Farm Road, do hereby petition the Council of the City of South Burlington, Vermont, to convert Old Farm Road to a dead end street with access only from Hinesburg Road. NAME Residence V Tw� 0���'<< ,2ii-� �. dam( 5i 1r -3 f6 �A-A- 'A A,C g W le"I aw 41 M ;o : 1i er. V,.r­;,... i(Tirch 3, 19i 3 Patrick J. Carahan, Sacrc.-tary �. ency of Tran4­ortation .iontpelier, Vermont 056-:)2 Dear iir. Garanan: brie Fo_ !eral-ai(l urbaan s .,;tam cllangas for the greater :uurlin,gton area, requested in Your ?ebruary 25 letter, are approved. 'Pais approval is limited to those changes �h::c:fic Illy re:,ue ,ted in your letter, titat is, relocation of the i<urlington � ut:lern Connector to 7 projected locatio-n l-Te:it of Pine Street, retention of Pine Street from :;air. Street to Flynn Avenue as urban s'istenl, and deletion of Old Farm toad in South nurlinaton front y the urban system. em. The Federal --aid urban systein ouncary revisions and otter system changes reflected on therinterim map provided with your February 25 letter, are not approved at this time. T.-,e signatures of the local officials on the interiri man included with your subiaission, provide :sufficient evidence of local participation and ai)proval of the requested cltanues. The functional classification of Pine Street as a collector, as discussed in your letter, is also approved. This change is being noted on our file_ cope of the greater i:urliagtoa urban area functional classification map. The approved urban oy:,tem revisions are also beinF, noted on the npProved greater Lurlington Federal -aid urban systemmai) and in the approved federal -aid urban system -route descri7ptions. Pais urban system wodification is identified as sequence number VT-U- 3-01. The increase in system mileage on Fine Street is nearly offset by the reduction on Old Farm Road, so tliat the total Burlington area urban system wilanF,e remains 69.969 miles including projected mileage. The ap-proval of t:iese system changes is given with the understanding; that a revised Fed-ral-ai.d urbau system boundary and systara modificati n, covcrinv tiie full census- desi^nated urbanized area will be prepared in cooperation with the Tletropolitan nlan:iin- Organization, soon to he designated, and submitted for FKWA a 1 soon as possible. Sincerely yours, G. A. JENSEN George A. Jensen Actin; D vi-ion Administrator cc: :Jashingt011 Office--- MiP-14 } r .� o ��