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Home My WebLink AboutSP-09-44 - Decision - 1200 Airport Drive#S P-09-44 l CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING CITY OF BURLINGTON, BURLINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 1200 AIRPORT DRIVE SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-09-44 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION The City of Burlington/Burlington International Airport, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting site plan approval to: 1) construct new taxiway 'G' extension, 2) reconstruct taxiways 'B', 'C' and W, 3) relocate taxiway 'J' 4) replace all airfield taxiway lighting with LED fixtures, and 5) construct new stormwater treatment system for de-icing fluid from cargo apron adjacent to taxiway 'C', 1200 Airport Drive. The Development Review Board held a public hearing on June 2, 2009. Jon Leinwohl 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 applicant, is requesting site plan approval to: 1) construct new taxiway 'G' extension, 2) reconstruct taxiways 'B', 'C' and W, 3) relocate taxiway 'J' 4) replace all airfield taxiway lighting with LED fixtures, and 5) construct new stormwater treatment system for de-icing fluid from cargo apron adjacent to taxiway 'C', 1200 Airport Drive. 2. The application was received on May 19, 2009. 3. The owner of record of the subject property is the City of Burlington/ Burlington International Airport. 4. The subject property is located in the Airport Industrial Zoning District. 5. The plans submitted consist of a 15 page set of plans, page one (1) entitled, "Reconstruct Taxiway 'C' Construct Relocated Taxiway 'J' and Taxiway 'G' Extensions South Burlington, Vermont," prepared by Stantec, dated 5/13/09. ZONING DISTRICT & DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS The subject property is over 1000 acres. The area proposed for the new ramp and connecting taxiway is essentially negligible in relation to the whole. The entire site is still well within limitations for the district. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Section 14.06 of the South Burlington Land Development Requlations establishes the following general review standards for all site plan applications: I:\Development Review Boa rd\Findings_Decisions\2009Wirport_SP0944_ffd.doc #SP-09-44 (a) 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. (b) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent practicable. (c) 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. (d) Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. (e) The DRB shall encourage the use of a combination of common materials and architectural characteristics, landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to create attractive transitions between buildings of different architectural styles. (fl 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. As no new buildings are proposed, these criteria are not applicable. Site plan applications shall meet the following specific standards as set forth in Section 14.07 of the South Burlington 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 of collector street, to provide additional access for emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in the area. It is not necessary to create any additional access points to the properties that abut the subject property. (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. Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines, services, and service modifications shall be underground. (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). 2 I:\Development Review Boa rd\Findings_Decisions\2009\Airport_SP0944_ffd.doc #SP-09-44 t No additional dumpsters will result from the proposed use. (d) Landscaping and Screening Requirements As no new construction is proposed, this criterion is not applicable to this application. Lighting The applicant has not proposed any additional lighting. If at any point the applicant desires additional lighting, they shall need to apply to the Development Review Board for such. Traffic The proposed changes will not generate any additional P.M. peak -hour vehicle trip ends. Stormwater The proposed project will be reviewed through the state stormwater permitting process. Water Line The applicant is working with the Water Department as the proposed expansion may cover an existing waterline. This waterline has not been correctly shown on the plans. The superintendent of the South Burlington Water Department has provided comments in a letter dated 6/1/09. DECISION Motion by G� LE QG( , seconded by 46f-4 to approve Site Plan Application # P-09-44 of the City of Burlington/Burlington International Airport 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 plans submitted by the applicant and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning. 3. This project shall be constructed in compliance with the comments of SB Water Department Superintendent dated 6/1/09. 4. 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. 5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to the use of the taxiways which are the subjects of this decision. 6. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. 3 I:\Development Review Boa rd\Findings_Decisions\2009Wirport_SP0944 ffd.doc #SP-09-44 Mark Behr — ye /nay/abstain/not presen Matthew Birmingham — yea/nay/abstai not resen John Dinklage /nay/abstain/not present Roger Farley — e /nay/abstain/not Eric Knudsen — ye /nay/abstain/ Gayle Quimby —& of present /nay/abstain/not present Motion carried by a vote of 4- 4 -0 i f Signed this day of 2009, by John Din-klage, Chairm Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRECP 5 in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. The fee is $225.00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your right to challenge this decision at some future time may be lost because you waited too long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 VSA 4472 (d) (exclusivity of remedy; finality). 4 I:\Development Review Boa rd\Findings_Decisions\2009Wirport_SP0944_ffd.doc