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Home My WebLink AboutSD-16-33 - Decision - 1200 Airport Drive#SD-16-33 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING CITY OF BURLINGTON/BURLINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT-1200 AIRPORT DRIVE PRELIMINARY & FINAL PLAT APPLICATION #SD-16-33 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Preliminary & final plat application #SD-16-33 of City of Burlington/Burlington International Airport to amend a previously approved Planned Unit Development for an airport complex. The amendment consists of: 1) extending taxiways B and G, and 2) constructing a perimeter road from the existing quarry to the taxiway B extension, 1200 Airport Drive. The Development Review Board held a public hearing on December 20, 2016. The applicant was represented by John Leinwohl. Based on the plans and 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, City of Burlington/Burlington International Airport, seeks to amend a previously approved Planned Unit Development for an airport complex. The amendment consists of: 1) extending taxiways B and G, and 2) constructing a perimeter road from the existing quarry to the taxiway B extension, 1200 Airport Drive. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is City of Burlington/Burlington International Airport. 3. The application was received on October 28, 2016. 4. The property lies within the Airport Zoning District. 5. The plan submitted consists of two (2) pages titled "Location Plan" and "Site Plan" prepared by Stantec Consulting Services Inc. and dated 10/28/16. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Pursuant to Section 15.18 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations, PUDs shall comply with the following standards and conditions: (A)(1) Sufficient water supply and wastewater disposal capacity is available to meet the needs of the project. The Board finds there is no change to this criterion. (A)(2) Sufficient grading and erosion controls will be utilized during and after construction to prevent soil erosion and runoff from creating unhealthy or dangerous conditions on the subject property and adjacent properties. #SD-16-33 The Board finds this criterion to be met. (A)(3) The project incorporates access, circulation, and traffic management strategies sufficient to prevent unreasonable congestion of adjacent roads. The Board finds this project is contained on the subject parcel within the security fence. 0)(4) The project's design respects and will provide suitable protection to wetlands, streams, wildlife habitat as identified in the Open Space Strategy, and any unique natural features on the site. (A)(5) The project is designed to be visually compatible with the planned development patterns in the area, as specified in the Comprehensive Plan and the purpose of the zoning district(s) in which it is located. (A)(6) Open space areas on the site have been located in such a way as to maximize opportunities for creating contiguous open spaces between adjoining parcels and/or stream buffer areas. The site is already developed as an airport and the proposed project supports the development already present and does not impact open space on the site or any wetlands. The Board finds this criterion met. (A)(7) The layout of a subdivision or PUD has been reviewed by the Fire Chief or (designee) to ensure that adequate fire protection can be provided. (A)(8) Roads, recreation paths, stormwater facilities, sidewalks, landscaping, utility lines and lighting have been designed in a manner that is compatible with the extension of such services and infrastructure to adjacent landowners. (A)(9) Roads, utilities, sidewalks, recreation paths, and lighting are designed in a manner that is consistent with City utility and roadway plans and maintenance standards, absent a specific agreement with the applicant related to maintenance that has been approved by the City Council. For Transect Zone subdivisions, this standard shall only apply to the location and type of.roads, recreation paths, and sidewalks. The Board finds that the unique nature of the site —an airport —makes these criteria inapplicable to the site. (A)(10) The project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan for the affected district(s). The Board finds the proposed project supports the airport development already present, which is acknowledged in the Comprehensive Plan as an existing and growing use within the Northeast Quadrant of the City. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Pursuant to Section 14.03(A) (6) of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations, any PUD shall require site plan approval. Section 14.06 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations establishes the following general review standards for all site plan applications: 2 #SD-16-33 A. Relationship of Proposed Development to the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan. Due attention by the applicant should be given to the goals and objectives and the stated land use policies for the City of South Burlington as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan. The Board finds that this criterion is being met. B. Relationship of Proposed Structures to the Site. C. Relationship of Structures and Site to Adjoining Area. The Board finds these criteria to not be applicable. In addition to the above general review standards, site plan applications shall meet the following specific standards as set forth in Section 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations: A. Access to Abutting Properties. The reservation of land maybe 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. The Board does not consider that the reservation of land is necessary. B. Utility Services. 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. Disposal of Wastes. 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). D. Landscaping and Screening Requirements. (See Article 13, Section 13.06) The Board finds these criteria to not be applicable. Stormwater The Board received the following comments from the Stormwater Section in an email dated December 15, 2016: 1. This project proposes to disturb greater than 1 acre of area. It will therefore require a construction stormwater permit from the Vermont DEC Stormwater Division. 2. The DR8 should include a condition requiring the applicant to regularly maintain oil stormwater treatment and conveyance infrastructure. #SD-16-33 The Board supports the comments of the Stormwater Section. DECISION Motion by John Wilking, seconded by Jennifer Smith, to approve preliminary and final plat application #SD-16-33 of City of Burlington/Burlington International Airport, subject to the following conditions: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations will remain in full effect except as amended herein. 2. This project must be completed as shown on the plat submitted by the applicant and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning. 3. Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines, services, and service modifications must be underground. 4. The proposed project must adhere to standards for erosion control as set forth in Section 16.03 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations. In addition, the grading plan must meet the standards set forth in Section 16.04 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations. 5. The applicant will be responsible to regularly maintain all stormwater treatment and conveyance structures on -site. 6. The mylars must be recorded prior to any zoning permit issuance. 7. The applicant must 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. 8. Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant must submit to the Administrative Officer a final set of project plans as approved in digital (PDF) format. 9. The final plat plan (Site Plan) must be recorded in the land records within 180 days or this approval is null and void. The plan must be signed by the Board Chair or Clerk prior to recording. Mark Behr Yea Nay Abstain Not Present Matt Cota Yea Nay Abstain Not Present Frank Kochman Yea Nay Abstain Not Present Bill Miller Yea Nay Abstain Not Present David Parsons Yea Nay Abstain Not Present Jennifer Smith Yea Nay Abstain Not Present John Wilking Yea Nay Abstain Not Present Motion carried by a vote of 6— 0 — 0. Signed this23rd day of December 2016 by S #SD-16-33 Bill Miller, Chair Please note: An appeal of this decision may be taken by filing, within 30 days of the date of this decision, a notice of appeal and the required fee by certified mail to the Superior Court, Environmental Division. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of the notice of appeal must also be mailed to the City of South Burlington Planning and Zoning Department at 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b) (4)(A). Please contact the Environmental Division at 802-828-1660 or http://vermontjudiciary.org/GTC/environmental/default.aspx for more information on filing requirements, deadlines, fees and mailing address. 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