HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-76-0000 - Decision - 0000 Quarry Hill Road (2)PLANNINl, NOVEMBER 16,12Z6
The South Burlington Planning Commission held a meeting on Tuesday,
November 16. 1976, in the Conference Room, Municipal Offices, 1175
Williston Road.';'•''`
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MEMBERS PRESENT ;
William Wessel, Chairman; James Ewing, Ernest Levesque, H'rank Lidral,
David Morency, Sidney Poger, Kirk Woolery
MEMBERS ABSENT 4;
None
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OTHERS PRESENT
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Stephen Page, Planning Assistant; Richard Ward, Zoning Administrator; 3;
Bonnie Fahey, Richard Bruce, Wm. Schuele, Marshall MCBean, Richard Fhrnoaklj- �47 y.,
Jean MCBean
The meeting was opened at 7:35 p.m. by Chairman Wessel.
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It was noted that on page 6 in the paragraph on Planning Commission
priorities, the words in line 5 and slow down the runoff should be changed -',;,,
to and create een belts. ;
It was moved by Mr. Ewing and seconded by Mr. Levesque to accept .the
Minutes of November 2, 1976, with the above noted change.
Motion was voted unanimously. t�
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Subdivision applications of Horizon Heights and Cupola Golf Course. " c
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Mr. Page explained there were two applications, one from Cupola Golf 'Course
to subdivide their land and another from Milot and Bruce to develop, 11.'
acres.
Mr. Poger said he had thought it was to be considered a single parcgl in *rt,
order to get the road approved.
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Mr. Page said that was really a technicality. The subdivision would nb
be approved unless it were on the 39 acres. The 11 acre lot is nik Ar
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creation of that lot has to be approved by the Planning Commission. a
were two applicants; one, the owner of the property being subdivided;:intp`` A�
two lots; the other, the party developing that lot being set off.
3 illr. Poger referred to the motion prepared by Mr. Page for approval fgr•-the
Horizon Heights Apartment proposal, saying that nowhere does -it say, the
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road must be upgraded to City standards. If anybody else comes in, Quai,ry
Hill would have to bring it up to City standards.
t"`Tr. Page explained this was covered under Section 9 of the notion. ` l
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In the motion prepared for Cupola Golf Course approval, Chairman. Wea�ieh i; � � �N:
questioned the use of the words "are waived" in Section 4 beoami a he
the monuments and lot, marker:; had already been Jcl-te,?.
Mr. Page explained it was (,r)rrect as written bec kir,e 1,., monuments and lot
markers are permanent.. The things whif,h ha± beer, excl, ed were the temporary
lot markers.
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Chairman Wessel then asked if Section 2 of the Cupola motion should say
by whom the road should be upgraded.
Mr. Page explained it would be a situation where the buyer would come in
and develop it or the price could be adjusted and Quarry Hill would do it..
Mr. Poger said it was really not the business of the Planning Commission
who does it.
Mr. Morency felt the City might be left with the task of making a new
owner upgrade the road.
Mr. Poger explained that by voting approval of the road to be brought up to
City standards the Commission has already decided the Cupola or the
developer will bring it up to City standards.
Mr. Morency asked if traffic had been resolved for the remaining lot of 28
acres. _
Mr. Poger said the Commission had stated it would not allow commercial'..
development to take place with access through that residential area, $ok7i
it was developed commercially it would have to have some other access,
They have been warned that by allowing residential development they ,have,
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precluded their option of having something other than housing in that area
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unless they find some other access.
Mr. Wessel said he thought it was the responsibility of the Planning Cqm
mission to rezone the rest of the property. ,1 <�"Oa
Mr. Poger
said the thought had been that this would be commereial'and':��:�
some other access. There might be some possibility of Cupola working'....
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Caynes. But if they have land locked themselves, he didn't think tt�ey2f:. d.;
come to the Planning Commission. He felt the point had been made..very�`�;,
to both the developer and to Mrs. DesLauriers that the zone could:f'iated:
Mr. Wessel asked about the pedestrian trail along the Interstate.�;i�,►\.
Mr. Page referred to Section 3 in his motion and added that the layou,. a..
the trail is not going to change the layout of the property.3`',,
Mr.
Schuele said in two or three years this could be very diffictilt:,it-
it was spelled out now.
Regarding access to the remaining 28 acres Mr. Poger suggested addi ..t1��'.'.,:�``
Section 7 to the prepared motion for approval of Cupola Golf Course,jyl"'
subdivision to read i The following agreements were made in discusaid"
between the Cupola Golf Course. Inc,, Horizon Heights, and the la Eke',((`.
Commission that further development of the 28 acres zoned commercial MV": t_
not have access through the residential neighborhood. Unless further 't-�',
access is found. the Planning Commission expects those 28 acres tb be:-.,�
developed as a residential area.
The members of the Commission agreed to this addition.
Mr. Poger then moved that the South Burlington Planning Commissioi:'
preliminary approval to the major subdivision known as Horizon Heip�htrr;:.; >,:i�; - `,•
consisting of 77 two bedroom apartment units as shown on the lan anti ied::`
"Site Plan for Horizon Heights," dated 0 Viand revised 10 19 76
drawn by Vaughn C. Button, subject to the following stipulationst
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1. All land presently zoned CO on this plat shall be maintit .'
the owner, and specifically reserve? for open spice and
recreational purposes.
2. The final plat shall include the following changer to the
Preliminary platy bearings of property lines and parcel
acreage, location of monuments, num:-er of units in each
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building, the depiction of preliminary plat information in
two or more separate sheets for greater legibility, utility
easements shall be designated, public easements for pedestrian r
and bicycle paths shall be added, additional pedestrian"access
to the north property line and around buildings 1, 2, 4, and 5
(materials to be specified), show outdoor lighting, describe
the schedule for phasing of construction, clarify the agreement
on use of the open space by Cupola Golf Course, Inc., a wider
curb radius at both ends of the emergency exit shall be shown
(see W.J.S.).
3. The applicant shall meet with the Natural Resources Commi,ttge
on the layout of pedestrian and bike path
4. Access for pedestrians and cyclists shall be provided
tained to the East Terrace cul-de-sac, and phy6ioal"bai
to vehicular traffic through this area shall be n" pti'a'
5. A detailed plantings plan, showing the landscaping;a
structures and along the Interstate, shall be subai`t
approved prior to the issuance of any building perp�,'� �`i. � �•'�'' ;,; �:
6. The southern boundary of the parcel shall b�i e4tab
cooperation with the University of Vermont..:`
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7. Storm drainage shall not be diverted directly
the University of Vermont.
8. Water lines are to be "looped", for fire potaQtosl<¢`.
according to the requirements of the CityWEltee7,D`
9. With the exce tion of streets, all Sm rovementat
u Citv ss_,subd� on regulations shaill be
accordin to all applicable Olt standards. of d`t `
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stru The roadway serving the project shall'�i ed
to City design anndc�ons�tivction standards, exo'e
f!`— pear Street to the primary entrance tO th �+ :
balance of the roadwa � y y, known as puarry Hi11 Road bha amain
as is, and be maintained by the Cupola Golf Course •..Ina�;
10. This approval is based upon positive finding%i-'reaet�' b
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Planning Commission under the following ctiterlat
a) site plan review (review of detailed plat�g6 dsf t r4c3i � x of ,
b) the general and specific standards of a Re4idenz lal �'.
c) right of way approval under Section 1�► ,
Regulations,
d; major suNli vi sion, i
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The motion was seconded by Mr. Morency and voted unanimously for app•)val.
Mr. Poger then moved that the South Burlington Plannin Commission EnII
preliminaa approval to the subdivision of th_e lands of Cupola Golf
Course, Inc,L into two lots of 11 acres and 28 acres._as partlall;
de acted on a plan entitled "Site Plan for Horizon He ghts," dated
9 30 76 and revised 10 1Ajaxn by Vaughn C. Button, subject to tie
following stipulations:
1. All lands owned by Cupola Golf Course. Inc., presently zone
C-C shall be restricted. maintained, and reserved for open
space and recreational purposes.
2. ' ar Hill Road" so-called, shall be fully upgraded to C'•y
demon and construction sty„ in the event oft
ai .additional gubdivislon. or.
btantial further development..
3. The applicant shall deed to the City utility easements of
appropriate width for municipal water and sewer lines.
4. All required improvements. as enumerated in the City's
subdivision regulations (Section 301.1), are waived, with
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e exception of monuments and lot starkers.
5. The lots shall be numbered with acreage, bearings. distancer*
and location of corner markers shown on the final plat.
6. This approval is based upon positive findings reached by
the Commission under the folloxint criteriat �•:1
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a) right of way approval (Section 11..35 of the zoning'.tr�,.
regulations, • `:L(?k,=,''
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7. The following agreements were made in discussion between the
Cupola Golf Course. Inc., Horizon Heights, and the Planning
Commission that further development of the 28 acres zoned
Cp_m erccia�l shal l not have access through the residential (+br%2z v a<
• e—\c M neighborhood. Unless further access is found, the Planning
.) Commission expects those 28 acres to be developed as a
residential area.
This motion was seconded by Mr. Levesque and voted unanimously for '`�'•` `
approval.
Mr. Page explained that once the final plat is submitted he will Warr."!
for public hearing on the final plat approval.
Mr. Bruce explained their problem is financing and they are noiri , it
need site plan approval to finance by the 2?rd, next week. The 1-arri'
will request site plan approval and they had told the te;nk they wrt�i
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probably get.site plan approval upon the submission of their final plat.
A landscape architect is doing a layout for them right now, and there
are several other small thins to be incorporated into the site plan.
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Mr. Poger felt a copy of the motion just approved should be sufficienta.::`.
for the bank.
Mr. Bruce said the bank gets really serious when they start putting up
money and they don't want to see any avenues left open where they would
be holding the bag. ''
The Chairman said the Commission could not give complete site plan review
until the landscaping plan is seen.
Mr. Bruce said they did sign up to an end date of November 23rd and that;.
is the real problem. This has to do with Mrs. DesLauriers' assessment.:;
Discuss Zonin_Amendments -- deletion or modification of references on £�` �,,
the composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Chairman explained that Council was asking for the deletion of
14.10 on page 34 of the zoning regulations which refers to the composition,f.' .•
of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Discussion took place on the reasons for changing the number of membera4.
It was noted that this is covered under Title 24 which requires not leeab
than three nor more than nine members. _ 44
The Chairman said he would call Mr. Farrar and find outexactly what
Council wants. '{
Mr. Poger moved that the Planning Commission recommend an amendment to`,w .;,.:. ''r•
the zoning ordinance Section 14.10 under Article XIV by removing the w
I five•`and- each•'in the second sentence of the sec on and recommend tha..
this be warned for public hearing. :4
Seconded by Mr. Lidral and voted unanimously.
Mr. Page is to contact Atty. Spokes on this.
Mr. Poger said one of the problems the Board has is that it is perceiV
as a business oriented board and not sensitive to the interests of the; .....
public at large. One of the was that could be over ome would be to,. P 8 Y G a�; .. • '$
Increase the number of members.
Mr. Schuele said the hours of meeting should be changed. The Board Carr.
still ignore it legally but it doesn't hurt to tell them. They have be
requested before but chose to ignore it.
Mr. Poger said the question is that access be there and five o' clock,�;Ia;,*
a bad time. J �,
Mr. Poger moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Coin �+
that the Zoning Board consist of seven members for greater public
pation, for ease in gaining a quorum, and further that the Commission.
recommends that the Zoning Board return to after-dinner_meetings.
Seconded by Mr. Ewing.
Mr. Morency questioned the members beirw on for 11 or 12 years. He sand`
the Council has recourse but from what ° he has heard they probably oeln t *Agi
find anyone to serve, so what is the goad of adding two more members. A•
Mr. Poger said if there are two new positions, there would be moi's ap
cants, and he would hope that when the Board is expanded Council woult�
out and recruit the people, preferably :eople who have larger- areas of
background, not people just involved in law or Wniness. He wrn{ld hope 1;a