HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-01-24 SD-01-25 - Decision - 0201 Patchen Road#SD-01-24 & #SD-01-25
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, preliminary plat application # SD-01-24 and final plat application #
SD-01-25 of South Burlington Realty Company to amend a planned residential
development consisting of 92 multi -family units in 23 buildings on 27.76 acres of land.
The amendment consists of adding four (4) multi -family units in one (1) building
resulting in 96 multi -family units, Juniper Drive.
On the 19th of June, 2001, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved
the preliminary and final plat applications of South Burlington Realty Company under
Sections 203 & 204 of the South Burlington Subdivision Regulations based on the
following findings:
1. This project consists of amending a planned residential development consisting of
92 multi -family units in 23 buildings on 27.76 acres of land. The amendment
consists of adding four (4) multi -family units in one (1) building resulting in 96
multi -family units.
2. The owners of record is the Patchen Road Group, LLC.
3. This property is located on Juniper Drive and lies within the Residential Four
District and C.O. District. It is bounded on the south by a single family residence
and the Summer Woods residential development, on the north by the Patchen
Place residential development and a cemetery, on the west by undeveloped
property, and on the east by single family residences and Patchen Road.
4. Access: Access is provided via Juniper Drive and a connection to Arbor Road.
5. Coverage/Setbacks: Building coverage will decrease from 9% to 7.7% (20%
max). Total coverage will decrease from 17.21 % to 15.8% (40% max). The
applicant has indicated that the decrease is due to the fact that smaller buildings
were built than originally approved.
6. Densi : The proposal will increase the total number of units in the development
by four (4) units. There are currently 92 units approved. The applicant is
proposing 4 additional units for a total of 96 units. The base maximum density
under Section 26.152 (a) of the Zoning Regulations is 76 units. The proposal for
96 units which is 20 units or 20.8% more than the base maximum. Section 26.152
(b) of the Zoning Regulations allows the Development Review Board to permit
density increase up the normal maximum per district according to the degree to
which the development satisfies the general standards listed in 26.151 and the
specific standards for a PUD or PRD in a given district. The normal maximum
for this project is 111 units (27.76 acres x4 units/acre = units). The applicant
submitted a report addressing the criteria of Section 26.151 of the Zoning
Regulations.
7. C.O. District: The applicant is not proposing to encroach any further upon the
Conservation and Open Space District.
8. Sewer: No additional allocation needed. The current approved allocation is
35,225 g.p.d.
9. Traffic: An updated traffic analysis was submitted. The analysis indicates no
adverse impact from the additional traffic.
10. Parkina: A total of 216 parking spaces are required and 223 spaces are provided
including 31 guest spaces. Bike racks are provided.
11. School Impact: No significant impact anticipated.
12.Liahting: Lighting for new building is the same as for the existing buildings
which were previously approved.
13. Landscaping: The additional landscaping requirement, based on building costs, is
$9,000 which is being met. A detailed typical planting plan which identifies each
plant should be submitted which should equal $9,000.
14.Impact Fees: The applicant was made aware that all impact fees will be
applicable.
15. Dumpsters: No dumpster will be provided.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board
approves preliminary plat application # SD-01-24 and final plat application # SD-01-25 of
South Burlington Realty Company to amend a planned residential development
consisting of 92 multi -family units in 23 buildings on 27.76 acres of land. The
amendment consists of adding four (4) multi -family units in one (1) building resulting in
96 multi -family units, Juniper Drive, as depicted on a seven (7) page set of plans, page one
(1) entitled, "Quarry Ridge Townhomes Patchen Rd. So. Burlington, Vt," prepared by
Trudell Consulting Engineers dated 6/3/99, last revised on 5/12/01 with the following
stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2. The plat plans shall be revised to show the changes listed below and shall require
approval of the Director of Planning & Zoning (hereinafter Director). Four (4) copies of
the approved revised plat plans shall be submitted to the Director prior to recording.
a) The plans shall be revised to show a detailed typical planting plan which
identifies each plant which shall equal $3,000.
b) The plans shall be revised to add three (3) parking spaces.
3. All new exterior lighting shall consists of downcasting and shielded fixtures. Any
change to the approved lights shall require approval of the Director prior to installation.
4. The applicant shall post a $3,000 landscape bond prior to issuance of a zoning permit.
The bond shall remain in effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping takes root
and has a good chance of surviving.
5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the new building.
6. The final plat plans (plat survey and SP 1) shall be recorded in the South Burlington
land records within 90 days or this approval is null and void. The plans shall be signed
by the Development Review Board Chair or Clerk prior to recording. Prior to recording
the final plat plans, the applicant shall submit a copy of the survey plat in digital format.
The format of the digital information shall require approval of the Director.
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Chair or Clerk Date
South Burlington Development Review Board
Please Note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental
Court, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4471 and V.R.C.P. 76, in writing, within 30 days of the
date this decision is issued. The fee is $150.00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your
right to challenge this decision at some future time may be lost because you waited too
long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4472(d) (exclusivity of
remedy; finality).