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Home My WebLink AboutSP-13-54 - Decision - 0264 0326 0376 Quarry Hill Road#SP-13-54 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING RALPH DESLAURIERS — 264,326,376 QUARRY HILL ROAD SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-13-54 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Ralph DesLauriers, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan for three (3) 32 unit multi -family dwellings. The amendment consists of revising the landscaping plan by adding additional plantings, 264, 326, and 376 Quarry Hill 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. The project consists of amending a previously approved plan for three (3) 32 unit multi -family dwellings. The amendment consists of revising the landscaping plan by adding additional plantings, 264, 326, and 376 Quarry Hill Road. 1. The owners of record of the subject properties are Cupola Golf Course, Inc. and Larkin Family Partnership. 2. The subject property is located in the Residential 12 Zoning District. 3. The application was received on September 27, 2013. 4. The plan submitted consist of a two (2) page set of plans, page one (1) is entitled, "Quarry Hill Subdivision South Burlington Vermont Landscape Plan — Larkin Parcel #2", dated 10/25/07; and last revised on 8/20/13. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 5. No changes to the buildings are proposed. All dimensional requirements are met. 6. Setback requirements are being met. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access 7. Access is provided via curb cuts off Quarry Hill Road. No changes are proposed. - 1 - #SP-13-54 Circulation 8. Circulation on the site is adequate. Parking 9. No changes are proposed to the parking layout. 10. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G) (5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle parking shall be provided on the subject property. Bicycle racks are shown on the previous approved site plan. 11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application. Landscaping 12. The applicant is proposing to add $9475 of additional plantings along the east side of the buildings. The City Arborist has reviewed the plan and indicated in an email dated 10/4/13 to staff that he recommends that the applicant chose a tree species other than Austrian Pine. 13. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) (7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage areas must be shown on the plan. The previously approved site plan does indicate the snow storage areas. Outdoor Lighting 14. 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 15. No additional traffic is expected from this change. (a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan, 16. 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. -2- #S P-13-54 (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. 17. The buildings are existing and no changes are proposed. (c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings 18. Parking is located on the front and side of the buildings. No changes to parking are proposed to this existing site. 19. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is noted on the previously approved site 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, 20. The buildings are existing and no changes are proposed. (e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground, 21. The plan does not indicate a change in utility service. (f) 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. 22. The buildings are existing and no changes are proposed. (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 23. The buildings are existing and no changes are proposed. 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 -3- #SP-13-54 emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in the area. 24. 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. 25. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application. (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). 26. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C) (1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. The screened dumpster locations are shown on the previously approved site plan. DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan application #SP-13-54 of Ralph DesLauriers subject to the following conditions: 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 site 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 site plan shall be revised to show the proposed Austrian Pines replaced with another tree species which is acceptable to the City Arborist. 4) Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall post a $9,475 landscaping bond. This bond shall remain in full effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping has taken root and has a good chance of survival. Z! #SP-13-54 5) The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit for each property within six (6) months pursuant to Section 17.04 of the Land Development Regulations or this approval is null and void. 6) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer upon installation of the new plantings. 7) 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 IG , 2013 by ymond I 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 $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days of the date of this decision. The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain relevant state permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional Permit Specialist. -5-