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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-89-0000 - Decision - 0540 0640 Shelburne Road (2)PLANNING COMMISSION 5 December 1989 page 4 There will be changes to tha jug handle including a light at the bottom of Carrigan Drive. 1� left turn from Williston Rd. to Spear St. will be allowed with no jug handle. There will be another access from Williston Rd. into the faculty parking areas that will not use East Avenue. A lane will be added on East Avenue. The university is donating rights of way and all land involved. The plans will allow the bike path to come to Spear St. and join a South Burlington bike path at a point where South Bulrington wants it. It is hoped that jughandle work can be done this coming year. A total of 400 new parking spaces will be added, including 255 in South Burlington. UVM owns the right of way through to the Sheraton and East Avenue accesses. Mr. Jacob noted the Sheraton, and South Burlington do not want the road to become a shortcut through the Sheraton. He also noted that the Commission felt there would be a lot of conferences and gatherings at the Sheraton and this would be a good way to get people off Williston Rd. and directly into the Sheraton. Mr. Pennaman said UVM wants to put a lot of controls on it. They have to assure the Sheraton they will not impact their buisness. This lot will be for commuter students only, Monday -Friday. The road could be gated or have a card- activiated access. This would allow the Sheraton or the City of Burlington to use the lot when not used by students. The Univ- ersity has agreed to dedicate Centennial Woods as a natural conservancy. The lot could be used as another access to the Woods. Mr. Jacob asked if UVM expected problems with East Avenue residents. The UVM people did not anticipate this. Ms. Pugh suggested the lot might be used for overflow Gutterson parking. Mr. Burgess felt the biggest problem will be traffic coming onto Williston Rd. Mr. Pennaman said the road and the lot will be lighted. The roads will be full width with possibly a dedicated shuttle lane and bike paths. The question was raised if Burlington wants their part of the road to be a city street, where would it end. This will be looked into. 6. Revised Final Plat application of Heathcote Associates (Factory Outlet Mall) to revise the front parking lot, Shelburne Rd. Ms. Pugh asked why the Commission is considering changes to the plan when the owners haven't yet complied with everything in the stipulations. PLANNING COMMISSION 5 December 1989 page 5 Mr. Fitzpatrick said he will convey the Commission's concerns to the owner. Mr. Fitzpatrick outlined the current concern. People are having a hard time getting into the Grand Union because cars are backing up at the "chute" accesses. He felt the chutes could work but only if people are polite, which, it appears not all are. The current proposal is to widen the access points to make turning easier into the parking areas. He noted that Grand Union is getting complaints and their business is off significantly. Mrs. Maher said there are just too many people coming into the Mall and not parking in back where the Mall owners said they would park. There is no signage to direct TJ Maxx parking to the rear. Mr. Belter asked if anyone thought people would go to the rear even with signs. Mrs. Maher said that was supposed to be THE parking lot for the Mall. Mr. Burgess -,aid that wouldn't happen unless they welded the front doors shut. Mr. Fitzpatrick said he had suggested to the owners that they put an ad in the newspaper showing a map of parking and parking lot circulation patterns. But the immediate concern is to get the curbing changed to facil- itate access to the parking. Mr. Jacob felt visibility is also a problem as a driver can't always see where there is a parking space to head for because the lot is so flat. The Grand Union Manager said they have had a lot of complaints. He felt signage would help, but the main complaint is access to the lot. He said business is down 2500 customers a week. He said the lot has also become a raceway along the buildings because people know no one will be coming out of parking areas. Mr. Burgess stressed that Grand Union's problem is with the Mall owner, not the Commission. The owner wants more customers than he can provide parking spaces for. Mr. Fitzpatrick said his preference is still for alternative #3. Mr. Jacob advised them to get the appropriate signs up and see what happens. Ms. Peacock moved the Planning Commission approve the Revised Final Plat application of Heathcote Associates to change the front parking layout as depicted on a plan entitled "Factory Outlet Center, South Burlington, Vermont, Site and Utilities Plan," pre- pared by Fitzpatrick -Llewellyn, Inc, and dated March, 1989, last revised 12/4/89, with the following stipulation: PLANNING COMMISSION 5 December 1989 page 6 1. The Final Plat shall be recorded within 90 days or this approval is null and void. Mr. Belter seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Other Business Noting that this was Mr. Jacob's last meeting as a member of the Commission, Mrs. Maher read the following statement into the record: Mr. Chairman: I would like the record to show that all the members of the Com- mission extend to our esteemed colleague and chairman, Peter Jacob, our grateful appreciation for his many years of service and leadership. We not only appreciate his years of work on this Commission, but we especially appreciate his many kindnesses to all of us and his gentlemanly approach to leadership. No matter how much or to what degree any one of us disagreed with him or with each other, our chairman was able very skillfully to smooth things over and keep us functioning on an even keel. His ability to never hold a grudge, his ability to always speak calmly and with great kindness should not be underestimated. Such a person is not easily replaced, and we will miss him very, very much. We thank you, Mr. Chairman, we love you and we wish you much peace and happiness in the future. As there was no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 10:25 pm. Clerk