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January 12, 2009
John Shepard
8 Brookwood Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
Re: Minutes — 8 Brookwood Drive
Dear Mr. Shepard:
For your records, enclosed is a copy of the approved December 2, 2008 Development
Review Board meeting minutes and the December 16, 2008 approved Development
Review Board minute
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
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PLANNING & ZONING
December 18, 2008
John Shepard
8 Brookwood Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
Re: Site Plan Application #SP-08-110, 8 Brookwood Drive
Dear Mr. Shepard:
Enclosed, please find a copy of the Findings of Fact and Decision rendered by the
Development Review Board on December 18, 2008. Please note the conditions of
approval including that a zoning permit must be obtained within six (6) months.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Betsy McDonough Brown
Planning & Zoning Assistant
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PLANNING & ZONING
December 12, 2008
John Shepard
8 Brookwood Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
Re: Site Plan #SP-08-110 Continued Hearing
Dear Mr. Shepard:
Enclosed is the agenda for next Tuesday's Development Review Board meeting and
staff comments to the Board. Please be sure that someone is at the meeting on
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Also, please note that this hearing will be
held at the Department of Public Works, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 104 Landfill
Road (off Patchen Road).
If you have any questions, please give us a call.
Sincerely,
Betsy McDonough Brown
Planning & Zoning Assistant
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November 20, 2008
John & Jean Shepard Trustees
8 Brookwood Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
Re: 1955 Dorset Street
Dear Property Owner:
Enclosed is the draft agenda for the December 2, 2008 South Burlington Development
Review Board Meeting. PLEASE NOTE: This hearing will be held in the Conference
Room, Department of Public Works, 2°d floor, 104 Landfill Road (off Patchen
Road).
It includes an application for development on your property. This is being sent to you and
the abutting property owners to make aware that a public meeting is being held
regarding the proposed development. The official agenda will be posted on the City's
website (www.sburl.com) by the Friday prior to the meeting.
Under Title 24, Section 4464 of State law, participation in a municipal regulatory
proceeding is required in order to preserve your right to appeal a local development
approval to the Vermont Environmental Court. State law specifies that "Participation in a
local regulatory proceeding shall consist of offering, through oral or written testimony, a
statement of concern related to the subject of the proceeding."
If you would like to know more about the proposed development, you may call this office
at 846-4106, stop by during regular office hours, or attend the scheduled public meeting.
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Betsy McDonough Brown
Planning & Zoning Assistant
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November 20, 2008
Irene Sauer
6 Brookwood Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
Dear Property Owner:
Enclosed is a copy of the draft agenda for the December 2, 2008 South Burlington
Development Review Board meeting. PLEASE NOTE: This hearing will be held in
the Conference Room, Department of Public Works, 2"d floor, 104 Landfill Road
(off Patchen Road).
The enclosure includes a proposal that abuts property you own. The official agenda will
be posted on the City's website (www.sburl.com) by the Friday prior to the meeting.
Under Title 24, Section 4464 of State law, participation in a municipal regulatory
proceeding is required in order to preserve your right to appeal a local development
approval to the Vermont Environmental Court. State law specifies that "Participation in a
local regulatory proceeding shall consist of offering, through oral or written testimony, a
statement of concern related to the subject of the proceeding."
If you would like to know more about the proposed development, you may call this office
at 846-4106, stop by during regular office hours, or attend the scheduled public meeting.
Sincerely,
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Planning & Zoning Assistant
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
2 DECEMBER 2008
Ms. Quimby moved to approve Final Plat Application #SD-08-56 of Technology Park
Partners subject to the stipulations in the draft motion. Mr. Farley seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
Site Plan Application #SP-08-110 of John Shepard to convert an in-law only
apartment in a detached accessory structure to a 480 sq. ft. accessory
residential unit, 8 Brookwood Drive:
Mr. Dinklage reminded the applicant of the "owner occupied" requirement.
Mr. Dinklage raised the issue of 3 accessory structures on the site. Mr. Shepard said the
shed was there when he bought the property. Mr. Dinklage asked how Mr Shepard
planned to bring the property into compliance. Mr. Shepard said the structure in front is
being moved off the property.
Mr. Dinklage suggested widening the driveway. Mr. Shepard said he is not planning to
rent the building, just to use it for guests. Mr. Dinklage suggested Mr. Shepard provide a
drawing of how they plan to park 4 cars on the site.
Ms. Quimby moved to continue Site Plan Application #SP-08-110 of John Shepard until
16 December. Mr. Farley seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
S. Conditional Use Application #CU-08-08 of City of Burlington/Burlington
International Airport to utilize approximately 2.5 acres for overflow parking
for up to 500 vehicles (commercial parking use), Valley Road: and
9. Site Plan Application #SP-08-106 of City of Burlington/Burlington
International Airport to utilize approximately 2.5 acres for overflow parking for
up to 500 vehicles (commercial parking use), Valley Road:
Mr. Leinwohl said the Airport needs overflow parking for peak periods. They are
parking some vehicles on the airfield now, and this may not be adequate in the future.
They have identified a 2.5 acre graveled area near the quarry site off Williston Rd. They
would do a little grading at the north end. Mr. Leinwohl indicated the area on the plan.
He noted that the Airport owns all the property involved. There would be no lighting.
Mr. Dinklage felt some lighting may be needed.
Mr. Leinwohl said the parking would be "valet style" with vehicles being shuttled to the
lot from the existing "park & ride" operation. The estimate is for about 6 trips per hour.
Mr. Dinklage expressed concern with left turns off Williston Road at peak hours. He said
it might behoove the Airport to put in a left turn lane. He also noted that staff
recommends a traffic analysis. Mr. Leinwohl said they agree that traffic is heavy at
various times during the day, but late morning till noon is fairly quiet. The Airport
prefers to shuttle at that time. He felt they could accomplish this without creating an
unbearable situation.
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16 DECEMBER 2008
also establish the design scheme for future interpretive signage that
would follow the design guidelines established herein:
Mr. Leonard of the Park District noted that the sign has dark green lettering, and
stipulation #6 requires only black & white lettering.
Members agreed to amend the stipulation to allow the dark green lettering.
Ms. Quimby moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended above. Mr. Farley
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Continued Site Plan Application 9SP-08-110 of John Shepard to convert an
in-law only apartment in a detached accessory structure to a 480 sq. ft.
accessory residential unit, 8 Brookwood Drive:
Mr. Shepard noted that trash will be stored inside, not in a dumpster. He will not widen
the driveway, and there will be 4 vehicles in a line. Neighbors are OK with this.
Ms. Quimby moved to approve Site Plan Application #SP-08-110 of John Shepard
submit to the stipulations in the draft_ motion.. Mr._ Farley_ seconded. Motion_ passed
unanimously.
QContinued Sketch Plan Application #SD-08-12 of Allen Road Land Company
for a planned unit development consisting of 30 multi -family dwelling units
in four buildings with the two existing single family dwellings, 725 Hinesburg
Road and 18 Derby Circle:
Mr. Belair noted that the applicant had asked for a continuance until 20 January 2009,
Ms. Quimby moved to continue Sketch Plan Application #SD-08-12 of Allen Road Land
Company until 20 January 2009. Mr. Farley seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
5. Conditional Use Application #CU-08-07 of Omnipoint Communications to
install telecommunications equipment consisting of: 1) six panel antennas to
be attached to an existing silo structure, and 2) a 15'x15'equipment area for
ground mounted cabinets, 900 Hinesburg Road: and
6. Site Plan Application #SP-08-113 of Omnipoint Communications to install
telecommunications equipment consisting of: 1) six panel antennas to be
attached to an existing silo structure, and 2) a 15'x15' equipment area for
ground mounted cabinets, 900 Hinesburg Road:
Mr. Katz said they are adding the equipment on top of what is there for Verizon.
Verizon's equipment is inside, and Omnipoint's will be outside.
Staff had no issues with the request.
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Interested Persons Record and Service List
Under the 2004 revisions to Chapter 117, the Development Review Board (DRB) has
certain administrative obligations with respect to interested persons. At any hearing,
there must be an opportunity for each person wishing to achieve interested person
status to demonstrate compliance with the applicable criteria. 24 V.S.A. § 4461(b). The
DRB must keep a written record of the name, address and participation of each person
who has sought interested person status. 24 V.S.A. § 4461(b). A copy of any decision
rendered by the DRB must be mailed to every person or body appearing and having
been heard by the DRB. 24 V.S.A. § 4461(b)(3). Upon receipt of notice of an appeal to
the environmental court, the DRB must supply a list of interested persons to the
appellant in five working days. 24 V.S.A. § 4471(c).
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APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
All information requested on this application must be completed in full. Failure to provide the
requested information either on this application form or on the site plan will result in your
application being rejected and a delay in the review before the Development Review Board.
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2. LOCATION OF LAST RECORDED DEED (Book and page #):�/sjj
3. APPLICANT (Name, mailing address, phone and fax #):
4. CONTACT PERSON (person who will receive all correspondence from Staff. Include name,
address, phone & fax #):_
a. Contact e-mail address:
5. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS: _ Z`'
6. TAX PARCEL ID # (can be obtained at Assessor's Office)
7. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
a. General project description (explain what you yvant a
for):
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Site Plan Application
b. Existing Uses on Property (including de cription and size of each separate use):
c. Proposed Uses on property (include description and size of each new use and existing
uses to remain): '7-7 � ya tit3,o s4 , / I P� /41'! Lk//-Ctte/`/r.; eel"
d. Total building square footage on property (proposed buildings and existing buildings to
remain): /f'S?-' _L" L
e. Height of building & number of floors (proposed buildings and existing buildings to remain,
specify if basement and mezzanine): f_f�_
f. Number of residential units (if applicable, new units and existing units to remain):
g. Number of employees & company vehicles (existing and proposed, note office versus non -
office employees): Al/
h. Other (list any other information pertinent to this application not specifically requested
above, please note if Overlay Districts are applicable): Al'�
8. LOT COVERAGE Total Parcel Size: -/,0 Sq. Ft.
a. Building: Existing G %
Proposed % / % sq. ft.
b. Overall impervious coverage (building, parking, outside storage, etc)
Existing % / sq. ft.
Proposed % I sq. ft.
c. Front yard (along each street) Existing % sq. ft.
Proposed % sq. ft.
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Site Plan Application
d. Total area to be disturbed during construction (sq. ft.)
* Projects disturbing more than one-half acre of land must follow the City's specifications for
erosion control in Article 16 of the Land Development Regulations. Projects disturbing more
than one acre require a permit from the Vermont Department of Environmental
Conservation.
9. COST ESTIMATES
a. Building (including interior renovations): $ ///�
b. Landscaping: $ Lyx
c. Other site improvements (please list with cost): lt%
10. ESTIMATED TRAFFIC
a. Average daily traffic for entire property (in and out):
b. A.M. Peak hour for entire property (in and out):
c. P.M. Peak hour for entire property (In and out):
11. PEAK HOURS OF OPERATION:
12. PEAK DAYS OF OPERATION:
13. ESTIMATED PROJECT COMPLETION DATE:
14. ABUTTERS (please list all abutting landowner. Include mailing address. Also include those
across a street or right-of-way. You may use a separate sheet if necessary)
Site Plan Application
15. SITE PLAN AND FEE
A site plan shall be submitted which shows the information listed on Exhibit A attached. Five
(5) regular size copies and one reduced copy (11" x 17") of the site plan must be submitted. A
site plan application fee shall be paid to the City at the time of submitting the site plan
application (see Exhibit A).
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Site Plan Application
I hereby certify that all the information requested as part of this application has been submitted
and is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
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Site Plan Application
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SITE PLAN
The following information must be shown on the site plan. Please submit five (5) copies and
one reduced copy (11" x 17") of the site plan. Failure to provide the following information will
result in your application being rejected and a delay in the review before the Development
Review Board.
o Lot drawn to scale (20 feet scale if possible)
o Survey data (distance and acreage)
o Contours (existing and finished)
o Proposed landscaping schedule (number, variety and size) as required in Section
26.105 of the zoning regulations
o Location of streets, abutting properties, fire hydrants, existing buildings, existing
landscaping
o Existing and proposed curb cuts, pavement, walkways
o Zoning boundaries
o Number and location of parking spaces (as required under Section 26.25 of the zoning
regulations)
o Number and location of handicapped spaces (as required under Section 26.253(a) of
the zoning regulations)
o Location of septic tanks (if applicable)
o Location of any easements
o Lot coverage information: Building footprint, total lot, and front yard
o North arrow
o Name of person or firm preparing site plan and date
o Exterior lighting details (cut sheets). All lights should be down casting and shielded.
o Dumpster locations (dumpsters must be screened)
o Bicycle rack as required under Section 26.253(b) of the zoning regulations
o If Restaurant is proposed, provide number seats and square footage of floor area
provided for patron use but not containing fixed seats
APPLICATION FEE
❑ Site Plan $ 186*
❑ Amended Site Plan $ 186*
❑ Administrative Site Plan $ 86*
* Includes $11.00 recording fee
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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
Report preparation date: December 11, 2008
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Plans received: November 10, 2008
A CCESSOR YAPARTMENT — 8 BROOKWOOD DRIVE
SITE PLANAPPLICATION #SP-08410
Agenda # 4 Meeting date: December 16, 2008
Owner/Applicant
Property Information
John Shepard and Jean Shepard
Tax Parcel ID 0280-00008
8 Brookwood Drive
R4 Zoning District
South Bur lin on, VT 05403
John Shepard, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking site plan approval to convert an
in-law only apartment in a detached accessory structure to a 480 sq. ft. accessory residential
unit, 8 Brookwood Drive.
The applicant met with the Board on December 2, 2008. At that time, staff had some concerns
regarding an accessory structure in the driveway which created issues with respect to number
of accessory structures, proper location, and adequate space for parking. The applicant has
since addressed those issues and submitted a new plan which shows the removal of the shed.
Associate Planner Cathyann LaRose and Administrative Officer Ray Belair, referred to herein as
staff, reviewed the plan submitted on November 10, 2008 and December 9, 2008 and have the
following comments.
ACCESSORYRESIDENT1AL UNITS
Pursuant to Section 3.10(E)(1) of the proposed Land Development Regulations, in any district
where a single-family residence is a principal permitted use, one (1) accessory residential unit
within or attached to a primary single-family residence or within an existing, permitted accessory
structure may be permitted by the DRB in accordance with Article 14, Site Plan Review, and the
following additional criteria:
(a) Floor space of the accessory residential unit shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the
total habitable area of the single-family dwelling unit.
The single family dwelling unit is 1610 SF. The accessory residential unit is 480 SF, or 29.8% of
the habitable area of the principal dwelling. Thus, the applicant is in compliance with this
criterion.
(b) The principal dwelling shall be owner occupied.
The principal dwelling unit is owner occupied and shall remain so.
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1. The principal dwelling shall remain owner -occupied.
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(c) Adequate wastewater capacity is available to service the accessory unit, as demonstrated
by the issuance of a Wastewater Allocation or on -site wastewater permit pursuant to the
South Burlington Sewage Ordinance.
2. The applicant shall apply for wastewater allocation.
(d) Two additional off-street parking spaces shall be provided on the same lot, either in a
garage or a driveway, or not in any areas required to meet coverage limitations, or any front
yard other than a driveway, required by these Regulations.
The single family home and accessory unit requires a total of four off-street parking spaces.
The applicant has addressed some of the previous concerns regarding this requirement. The
applicant is proposing to locate all four vehicles in a 13-foot wide, 80-food long driveway. At the
required 18 feet per vehicle, this is sufficient.
3. The applicant shall maintain sufficient off-street parking for four vehicles in
accordance with the criteria stated above.
(e) A zoning permit shall be required for the accessory residential unit.
4. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit from the Administrative Officer for the
accessory residential unit.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Section 14.06 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations establishes the following
general review standards for all site plan applications:
(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.
Staff has already stated that the parking issues above.
(b) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent practicable.
Parking is to the front and side of the building. However, given that the nature of the project as a
single-family residential use, staff finds this layout acceptable and in harmony with the rest of the
neighborhood.
(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.
The height of the existing home is within the limits specified by the SBLDR. No exterior
construction is planned.
(d) Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations
or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
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The applicant has not proposed any additional lighting as part of this application.
(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.
The principal residential dwelling and accessory unit are in compliance with this criterion.
(t) 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.
The principal residential dwelling and accessory unit are in compliance with this criterion.
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.
Staff does not feel it is necessary to require any additional access easements as part of the
proposed project.
(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).
As the subject building is a single family residence, staff understands that trash will be maintained
inside the building until time for trash pickup.
Traffic
This project will not generate a sufficient amount of traffic to warrant concern or further review.
Other
Staff has observed that the site may be in violation of the Land Development Regulations. There
are a total of three (3) accessory structures on site. Only two are permitted. Furthermore, there
have not been any permits issued for the two sheds on the property. The applicant has stated
that they will remove the third shed which is located in the driveway.
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4. The applicant shall ensure that the property is in compliance prior to issuance of the zoning
permit for the accessory dwelling unit.
Staff recommends that the Development Review Board approve Site Plan application #SP-08-110
subject to the conditions included in this report.
Respectfully submitted,
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Cathya LaRose, Associate Planner
Copy to: John and Jean Shepard, Property Owners
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November 25, 2008
John Shepard
8 Brookwood Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
Re: 8 Brookwood Drive
Dear Mr. Shepard:
Enclosed is the agenda for next Tuesday's Development Review Board meeting and
staff comments to the Board. Please be sure that someone is at the meeting on
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Also, please note that this hearing will be
held at the Department of Public Works, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 104 Landfill
Road (off Patchen Road).
If you have any questions, please give us a call.
Sincerely,
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Planning & Zoning Assistant
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CITY OF SOUTH B URLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
DEVELOPMENTREVIEWBOARD
Report preparation date: November 24, 2008
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Plans received: November 10, 2008
ACCESSORYAPARTMENT —8 BROOKWOOD DRIVE
SITE PLANAPPLICATION #SP-08-110
Agenda # 7 Meeting date: December 2, 2008
Owner/Applicant
Property Information
John Shepard and Jean Shepard
Tax Parcel ID 0280-00008
8 Brookwood Drive
R4 Zoning District
South Burlington, VT 05403
John Shepard, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking site plan approval to convert an
in-law only apartment in a detached accessory structure to a 480 sq. ft. accessory residential
unit, 8 Brookwood Drive.
Associate Planner Cathyann LaRose and Administrative Officer Ray Belair, referred to herein as
staff, reviewed the plan submitted on November 10, 2008 and have the following comments.
ACCESSORYRESIDENTL4L UNITS
Pursuant to Section 3.10(E)(1) of the proposed Land Development Regulations, in any district
where a single-family residence is a principal permitted use, one (1) accessory residential unit
within or attached to a primary single-family residence or within an existing, permitted accessory
structure may be permitted by the DRB in accordance with Article 14, Site Plan Review, and the
following additional criteria:
(a) Floor space of the accessory residential unit shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the
total habitable area of the single-family dwelling unit.
The single family dwelling unit is 1610 SF. The accessory residential unit is 480 SF, or 29.8% of
the habitable area of the principal dwelling. Thus, the applicant is in compliance with this
criterion.
(b) The principal dwelling shall be owner occupied.
The principal dwelling unit is owner occupied and shall remain so.
1. The principal dwelling shall remain owner -occupied.
(c) Adequate wastewater capacity is available to service the accessory unit, as demonstrated
by the issuance of a Wastewater Allocation or on -site wastewater permit pursuant to the
South Burlington Sewage Ordinance.
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2. The applicant shall apply for wastewater allocation.
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(d) Two additional off-street parking spaces shall be provided on the same lot, either in a
garage or a driveway, or not in any areas required to meet coverage limitations, or any front
yard other than a driveway, required by these Regulations.
There are serious concerns regarding the applicant's ability to meet this requirement. Staff
visited the site and found that there is only space available for two vehicles in the driveway. The
single family home and accessory unit requires a total of four off-street parking spaces.
3. The applicant shall demonstrate that there is sufficient off-street parking for four
vehicles in accordance with the criteria stated above.
(e) A zoning permit shall be required for the accessory residential unit.
4. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit from the Administrative Officer for the
accessory residential unit.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Section 14.06 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations establishes the following
general review standards for all site plan applications:
(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.
Staff has already stated that the parking is inadequate. Furthermore, staff has some concerns
about a shed which is located in the driveway on the property.
(b) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent practicable.
Parking is to the front and side of the building. However, given that the nature of the project as a
single-family residential use, staff finds this layout acceptable and in harmony with the rest of the
neighborhood.
(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.
The height of the existing home is within the limits specified by the SBLDR. No exterior
construction is planned.
(d) Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations
or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
The applicant has not proposed any additional lighting as part of this application.
(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.
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The principal residential dwelling and accessory unit are in compliance with this criterion.
(� 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.
The principal residential dwelling and accessory unit are in compliance with this criterion.
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.
Staff does not feel it is necessary to require any additional access easements as part of the
proposed project.
(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).
As the subject building is a single family residence, staff understands that trash will be maintained
inside the building until time for trash pickup.
Traffic
This project will not generate a sufficient amount of traffic to warrant concern or further review.
Other
Staff has observed that the site may be in violation of the Land Development Regulations. There
are a total of three (3) accessory structures on site. Only two are permitted. Furthermore, there
have not been any permits issued for the two sheds on the property. These sheds were not
included on a plan approved in 1992 and therefore must have been placed on the site after that.
The applicant shall work with the Administrative Officer to ensure that the property is in
compliance with the Land Development Regulations.
4. The applicant shall ensure that the property is in compliance prior to approval of an accessory
dwelling unit.
Furthermore, the site plan submitted by the applicant shall be revised. It does not indicate the
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING & ZONING
shed which is located in the driveway on the lot. It also indicates an additional shed to the rear
which appears to have never been approved by the City.
5. The plan shall be revised to reflect all proposed and/or approved structures on site.
Staff recommends that the Development Review Board continue Site Plan application #SP-08-110
subject to the applicant addressing the issues of parking, number of accessory structures, and
proper permitting.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathya n LaRose, Associate Planner
Copy to: John and Jean Shepard, Property Owners
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STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
On the 8th day of June, 1992, the South Burlington Zoning Board
of Adjustment heard evidence regarding the appeal of John
Shepard, 8 Brookwood Drive based on the following facts and
findings:
1) Appellant is requesting to provide living quarters for
relative (mother) by converting an existing garage.
2) Act 130 passed by the Legislative amended 24 VSA Chapter 117
which allows for accessory apartments.
3) Proposed use is in keeping with the general character of the
neighborhood.
4) Any modification to the house requires a variance due to the
small lot size.
Stipulation•
Proposed apartment to be used as an in-law apartment or converted
back to a single family dwelling.
Based on the above stated facts and findings the applicants
request for a variance is her ant d.
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SHEPARD, John
8 Brookwood Drive
Area zoned R-4 District.
Section 13.00 Dimensional-, area and density requirements, mi.n.iml-T.A
lot. size for 2 family d1w.-Iling, 12,000 square feet with 85 feet.
frontage. Existing 9,425 square feet. with 70 feet frontage.
Section 13.113 Minitmin dwelling vize, t�ao family unit 864 square
=eet, proposed 480 �:Cruare feet..
Pr:;posed conversion of a detached oar,=—i— (201:::24? ) into
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City of South Burlington
Application to Board of Adjustment
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Applicant
Owner, leasee, agent
Address ,f,L.2�G��i Telephone #
APPLICATION #
HEARING DATE
FILING DATE
FEE AMOUNT
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Landowner �J�`L�,-l'G��c.C� ? p
Address
Location and description of properYO t
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Type of application check one ( ) appeal from decision of Administrative
Officer.( )request for a conditional use (v-�) request for a variance.
I understand the presentation procedures required by State Law (Section
4468 of the Planning & Development Act). Also that hearings are held twice a
month (second and fourth Mondays). That a legal advertisement must appeal
a minimum of fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing. I agree to pay a
hearing fee which is to off -set the cost of the hearing.
Provisions of zoning ordinance in question
Reason for appeal
The owner or applicant should submit along with this application (8 copies)
plans, elevations, landscaping diagrams (drawn to scale) traffic data and
any other additional information which 1 sery as support evidence to the
Board.
ZLI-9c
Hearing Date Signature of A
ppellant
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SOUTH BURLINGTON ZONING NOTICE
In accordance with the South Burlington Zoning Regulations and Chapter 117,
Title 24, V.S.A. the South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold
a public hearing at the South Burlington Municipal Offices, Conference Room,
575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont on
Day of week
at Time to consider the following:
Month and Date
Appeal of O/fi"L' ,_e ..
seeking a from Section i& .d0
of the South Burlington Regulations. Request is for permi ion to i
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City of South Burlington
575 DORSET STREET
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403
FAX 658-4748
PLANNER
658-7955
John Shepard
8 Brookwood Drive
South Burlington,
Re: Zoning appeal
Dear Mr. Shepard:
Vermont. 05403
May 26, 1992
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
658-7958
Be advised that the South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment
will hold a public hearing at the City Offices, Conference Room,
575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont. on Monday, June 8,
1992 at 7:00 P.M. to consider -your request for a zoning variance.
Please plan to attend this meeting.
Very truly,
Richard Ward,
Zoning Administrative Officer
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