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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
RALPH DESLAURIERS-264 QUARRY HILL ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-12-15
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Ralph Deslauriers, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking after -the -fact
approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 32 unit multi -family dwelling. The
amendment consists of revising the parking layout in the parking garage, 264 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 applicant is seeking after -the -fact approval to amend a previously approved site
plan for a 32 unit multi -family dwelling. The amendment consists of revising the parking
layout in the parking garage, 264 Quarry Hill Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Cupola Golf Course, Inc.
3. The subject property is located in the R12 Zoning District.
4. The application was received on April 16, 2012.
5. The plan submitted consists of a an eight (8) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled,
Quarry Hill Subdivision South Burlington Vermont Site Plan — QHC Lot#2", prepared by
Llewellyn_Howley, Inc., dated 11/20/03, and last revised on 12/17/10.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Building coverage is remaining the same and is unchanged.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via curb cuts off Quarry Hill Road.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
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Parking
10. No changes to the number of parking spaces proposed. The only change involves
revising the layout of the spaces in the parking garage.
11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking shall be provided on the subject property. A bicycle rack is shown on the plan.
12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application.
Landscaping
13. There are no landscaping changes as part of this application.
14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage
areas must be shown on the plan. The previously approved plan does indicate the snow
storage area.
Outdoor Lighting
15. 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
16. 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,
17. 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
18. The building is approved and no changes are proposed.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings
19. Parking is located on the front and side of the building as approved under prior PUD
review. No changes are proposed.
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20. 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 shaft be compatible with its site and
existing or adjoining buildings
21. The building is approved 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.
22. 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.
23. The building is approved 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
24. The building is approved 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
emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in
the area,
25. The reservation of land is not necessary
(b) Electric, telephone, and other wire -served utility lines and service
connections shaff be underground. Any utility installations remaining above
ground shall be located so as to ha ve a harmonious relation to neighboring
properties and to the site.
26. 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).
27. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened
dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. Screened dumpster locations are
shown on the previously approved plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site Plan
Application #SP-12-15 of Ralph Deslauriers to amend a previously approved plan for a
32 unit multi -family dwelling. The amendment consists of revising the parking layout in
the parking garage, 264 Quarry Hill 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 applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to Section
17.04 of the Land Development Regulations or this approval is null and void.
4. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer
prior to the use of the building.
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 �h , 2012 by
L
R mond 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 $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days of the date of this decision.
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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.
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