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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. 7 ° o/ 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).