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CITY of SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT of PLANNING & ZONING
ALGER - 2-LOT SUBDIVISION
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION #SD-03-60
FINDINGS of FACT AND DECISION
Beatrice V. Alger, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting final plat plan approval
for a minor subdivision at 340 Patchen Road. Specifically, the applicant proposes subdividing
the existing parcel into two (2) lots: one (1) containing 13,009 square feet and one (1)
containing 13,361 square feet. The subject property currently contains 26,370 square feet and
is located in the Residential 4 (R4) District. The South Burlington Development Review
Board held a public hearing on October 7, 2003. Stuart Morrow 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:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicants is requesting final approval to subdivide an existing parcel into two (2) lots:
one (1) containing 13,009 square feet and one (1) containing 13,361 square feet.
2. The owner of record is Beatrice Alger.
3. The subject property contains 26,370 square feet and is located in the Residential 4 (R4)
District on Patchen Road.
4. The plans consist of one (1) sheet entitled "Final Plat, Minor Subdivision, Property of
Beatrice V. Alger, 340 Patchen Road, South Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Stuart J.
Morrow in August, 2003.
5. The Development Review Board reviewed the sketch plan application on August 5, 2003.
Zoning District & Dimensional Requirements
Table 1 summarizes the area, density, and dimensional requirements for the R4 District,
specifically regarding single-family use, because the proposed changes involve two (2) lots:
one (1) which contains a single-family dwelling (Lot #1) and one (1) which could contain a
single-family dwelling in the future (Lot #2). The applicant has not yet provided proposed
calculations for building and overall coverages for Lot #2.
Table 1. Dimensional Requirements
R4 Zoning District
Required
Existing
Pro osed
Min. Lot Size
9,500 SF
26,370 SF
Lot 1:13,009 SF
(single family)
Lot 2:13,361 SF
Max. Density
4 units/acre
1.67
3.3 units/acre
units/acre
Max. Building
20%
5%
Lot 1: 10%
Coverage
Lot 2:unkown
Max. Total
40%
6%
Lot 1: 12%
Coverage
Lot 2: unknown
4 Min. Front
30 ft.
18 ft.
Lot 1: 18 ft.
Setback
Lot 2: >30 ft.
Min. Side Setback
10 ft.
32 ft.
Lot 1: 32 ft.
Lot 2:>10ft.
Min. Rear
30 ft.
112 ft.
Lot 1: 37 ft.
Setback
Lot 2: > 30 ft.
zoning compliance
4 preexisting noncompliance
Lot Layout: The minimum lot size required for a single-family dwelling in the Residential 4
(R4) District is 9,500 square feet. The proposed subdivision will convert the existing 26,370
square foot parcel into two (2) lots: one (1) will be 13,009 square feet and one (1) will be 13,361
square feet. Both of these lots will meet the minimum lot size for single-family dwellings in the
R4 District. The maximum residential density for the R4 District is 4 units/acre. This density
requirement will be met, as Lot #1 will contain the existing single-family dwelling and Lot #2
may contain one single-family dwelling.
Both lots will be rectangular, which complies with Section 15.10 of the Land Development
Regulations.
Coverage and Setbacks: Currently, the single-family dwelling on this property meets all
setback and coverage requirements. The existing front yard setback is only 18 feet, which is less
than the required 30-foot setback. However, this is a preexisting noncompliance that will not be
made worse by this subdivision proposal. If subdivided as proposed, Lot #1 would have a 10%
building coverage and a 12% overall coverage, which would meet all requirements. Lot #1
would meet the front and side yard setback requirements. The exact coverages for Lot #2 are not
known, as a building has not been proposed at this stage. Building envelopes have been depicted
on the plans that meet the setback requirements for the R4 District.
Access: Both of the proposed properties will have frontage on public roads. Therefore, no right-
of-ways are required, as access will be provided from the public roads. Lot #1 will have access
via a private driveway off of Patchen Road and Lot #2 will have access via a private driveway
off of Kirby Road. The Development Review Board feels the proposed access points to both lots
are adequate.
Water: Pursuant to Section 15.13(B)(1) of the Land Development Regulations, municipal water
service must be extended to serve the proposed development.
Sewer: Pursuant to Section 15.13(D)(1) the subdivide or developer shall connect to the public
sewer system or provide a community wastewater system approved by the City and State in any
subdivision where off -lot wastewater is proposed.
The proposed subdivision will be served by the public wastewater system.
The City Engineer has reviewed and approved the plans.
Fire: The new access drive for Lot # 2 will need to be sufficient for emergency response
vehicles.
South Burlington Fire Chief, Doug Brent, has reviewed and approved the plans.
DECISION
Motion by Gayle Quimby, seconded by Larry Kupferman, to approve Final Plat Application
#SD-03-60, 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 plans submitted by the applicant, as
amended by this decision, and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning &
Zoning.
3. The applicant shall comply with the requests of the South Burlington Water Department, as
outlined in the letter from Jay Nadeau dated July 23, 2003.
4. The applicant shall be required to pay the per gallon sewer fee prior to issuance of a zoning
permit.
5. Newly installed utility lines, services, and service modifications shall 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 shall be recorded in the land records within 90 days of the date of this
motion, or this approval is null and void. The plan shall be signed by the Board Chair or
Clerk prior to recording. The applicant shall submit a final plat plan in digital format.
Chuck Bolton - yea/nay/abstain/not present
Mark Boucher - yea/nay/abstain/not present
John Dinklage - yea/nay/abstain/not present
Roger Farley - yea/nay/abstain/not present
Michele Kupersmith - yea/nay/abstain/not present
Larry Kupferman - yea/nay/abstain/not present
Gayle Quimby - yea/nay/abstain/not present
Motion Carried by a vote of 6-0-0.
Signed this % day of October, 2003, by
hn Dinklage, Chair