HomeMy WebLinkAboutZB-92-0000 - Decision - 0000 Queensbury RoadFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of O'Brien Brothers Agency, Inc.
to amend the landscaping plan for a four (4) unit residential
building on lot 17 of the 18 lot Kirby/Patchen Road subdivision.
On the 9th of June 1992 the South Burlington Planning Commission
approved the request of O'Brien Brothers Agency, Inc. for a revised
final plat under Section 204 of South Burlington Subdivision
Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This application is to amend the landscaping plan only for the
four ( 4 ) unit multi -family dwelling which was part of an 18 lot
residential subdivision approved on 8/29/89. This subdivision was
revised on 2/5/91 but the revisions did not affect this four (4)
unit building. This building is currently under construction and
nearing completion.
2. This property located on Patchen Road is within the R4
District. The lot on which this multi -family dwelling is located
is bounded on the south by a single family dwelling, on the east by
a city park, on the north by a CO District and on the west by
Patchen Road.
3. Landscaping: This is the only issue which is affected by this
application. The landscaping requirement for this building is
$6,150 which was not met at the time of the original approval in
1989. The landscaping value currently proposed is now $2,664 or
$3,486 less than previously approved. The reason for this
reduction is that the applicant has been able to save many of the
larger pine trees near the building which would have to be removed
in order to comply with the original landscaping plan. The
applicant is seeking a credit for the shortfall. The plantings
will include Douglas or Blue Rug Juniper, European Cranberry,
Cranberry Cotoneaster. Burning Bush will substitute for the
Crabapples as requested by the Fire Chief.
4. The site is heavily wooded and there is very little area for
additional landscaping. In addition, the building is well screened
from adjoining properties and Patchen Road.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, The South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the revsied final plat application of O'Brien
Brothers Agency, Inc. to amend the landscaping plan for a four (4)
unit residential building on lot 17 of the 18 lot Kirby/Ptchen Road
subdivision as depicted on a plan entitled "Kirby/Patchen Road,
Detail Landscape Plan", prepared by CCD and dated 4/29/92.
Chai man o Cle k
South Burlington Planning Commission
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