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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
SHEPPARD BROGNA GARDNER STOWE, LLC - 200 PATCHEN ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-09-85
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Sheppard Brogan Gardner Stowe, LLC, hereinafter referred to as the applicant is
seeking approval to amend a previously approved planned unit development consisting
of: 1) subdividing a 3.63 acre parcel developed with a cemetery into three (3) lots of 2.0
acres (lot #1), 1.52 acres (lot #2), and 0.11 acres (lot #3), and developing lots #1 and #3
with two, two- (2) family dwellings and one (1) 3 unit multi -family dwelling. The
amendment consists of changes to the sidewalk, 200 Patchen Road.
Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the
Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. T he applicant is seeking approval to amend a previously approved planned unit
development consisting of: 1) subdividing a 3.63 acre parcel developed with a cemetery
into three (3) lots of 2.0 acres (lot #1), 1.52 acres (lot #2), and 0.11 acres (lot #3), and
developing lots #1 and #3 with two, two- (2) family dwellings and one (1) 3 unit multi-
family dwelling. The amendment consists of changes to the sidewalk, 200 Patchen
Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Sheppard Brogan Gardner Stowe, LLC
3. The subject property is located in the Residential 4 Zoning District.
4. The application was received on 10/27/2009
5. The plans submitted consist of a two (2) page set of plans. Page one (1) is titled, "The
Commons at Patchen Woods Patchen Road South Burlington, VT", prepared by
O'Leary -Burke Civil Associates, PLC, dated 2/2/09, with a last revised date of
10/26/2009.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Building coverage, overall coverage, and front yard coverage will remain unchanged.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a curb cut off Patchen Road. No changes are proposed.
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Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. No changes to parking are proposed.
11. Pursuant to Table 13-8 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations,
parallel parking spaces shall be 22 feet. The PUD is residential and does not include
parallel parking spaces.
12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking shall be provided on the subject property. A bike rack is shown on the plans.
13. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application.
Landscaping
14. There are no landscaping changes as part of this application.
15. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage
areas must be shown on the plan. The plan does not indicate the snow storage area(s).
Outdoor Lighting
16. There are no changes to outdoor lighting proposed.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to site plan applications:
Traffic
17. Traffic will not be affected as a result of this application.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in
the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
18. The Comprehensive Plan states that the City should encourage development while
protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe environment. The
proposed project is in keeping with the recommended actions of the Comprehensive
Plan.
(b) The site shall be planned to accomplish a desirable transition from structure to
site, from structure to structure, and to provide for adequate planting, safe
pedestrian movement, and adequate parking areas.
19. No changes to buildings are proposed from the originally approved plans.
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(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
20. As noted above, parking is located on the front of the buildings, with driveways
typical of residential development. No changes are proposed.
21. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is noted on the plan.
(d) Without restricting the permissible limits of the applicable zoning district, the
height and scale of each building shall be compatible with its site and existing or
adjoining buildings.
22. No changes to buildings are proposed from the originally approved plans.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations
or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
23. The plan does not indicate a change in utility service.
(0 The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruptions to create attractive
transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be
encouraged.
24. No changes to buildings are proposed from the originally approved plans.
(g) Proposed structures shall be related harmoniously to themselves, the terrain
and to existing buildings and roads in the vicinity that have a visual relationship
to the proposed structures.
25. No changes to buildings are proposed from the originally approved plans
In addition to the above general review standards, site plan applications shall meet the
following specific standards set forth in Section 14.07 of the Land Development
Regulations:
(a) The reservation of land may be required on any lot for provision of access to
abutting properties whenever such access is deemed necessary to reduce curb
cuts onto an arterial or collector street, to provide additional access for
emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in the
area.
26. The reservation of land is not necessary.
(b) Electric, telephone, and other wire -served utility lines and service connections
shall be underground. Any utility installations remaining above ground shall be
located so as to have a harmonious relation to neighboring properties and to the
site.
27. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application.
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(c) All dumpsters and other facilities to handle solid waste, including compliance
with any recycling or other requirements, shall be accessible, secure, and
properly screened with opaque fencing to ensure that trash and debris do not
escape the enclosure(s).
28. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened
dumpster' locations must be shown on the plans. As this is a residential development,
trash must be collected within residences until ready for pick-up.
Sidewalk
29. The applicant is proposing to eliminate the sidewalk across the driveway and replace
it with a crosswalk. The Public Works Director has indicated to staff that this is
acceptable.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site
Plan Application #SP-09-84 of Sheppard Brogna Gardner Stowe a previously approved
planned unit development consisting of: 1) subdividing a 3.63 acre parcel developed with
a cemetery into three (3) lots of 2.0 acres (lot #1), 1.52 acres (lot #2), and 0.11 acres (lot
#3), and developing lots #1 and #3 with two, two- (2) family dwellings and one (1) 3 unit
multi -family dwelling. The amendment consists of changes to the sidewalk, 200 Patchen
Road.
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plan and shall be on file in the South
Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. The plan shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval of the
Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plan shall be submitted
to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance.
a. The plan shall be revised to depict snow storage area(s).
4. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to Section
17.04 of the Land Development Regulations o this approval is null and void.
5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this day of N v`✓� 2009 by
R and J. Belair, Administrative Officer
PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to 24 VSA §4465, an interested person may appeal this
decision by filing a Notice of Appeal with the secretary of the Development Review
Board. This Notice of Appeal must be accompanied with a $113 filing fee and be filed
within 15 days of the date of this decision.
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