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Home My WebLink AboutBATCH - Supplemental - 0360 Spear Street (2)City of South Burlington 575 DORSET STREET SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403 FAX 658-4748 PLANNER 658-7955 May 21, 1993 Ralph DesLauriers Quarry Hill Club 360 Spear Street South Burlington, Vermont 05403 Re: Zoning & Sign Violations, Driving Range Dear Mr. DesLauriers: ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 658-7958 This letter is in regards to your recently opened driving range. The sign you placed along Spear Street is in violation of the City Sign Ordinance. This is a temporary sign and all temporary signs are prohibited unless they are placed in a window. The fact that you are advertising the driving range with a sign on the street leads me to believe that the range is open to the general public. Approval by the Planning Commission is needed for use by the general public. Therefore, until this approval is obtained, the driving range must be restricted to members only. If you have any questions, please give me a call. Since ly, ,'L � — RaymJ. lair, Zoning and Planning Assistant RJB/mcp PLANNER 658-7955 City of South Burlington 575 DORSET STREET SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403 September 23, 1991 Mr. James Smullen 8 Sebring Road South Burlington, Vermont. 05403 Re: Miniature Golf and Driving Range, Quarry Hill Club Dear Mr. Smullen: ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 658-7958 Enclosed is a copy of the July 30, 1991 Planning Commission meeting minutes. If you have any questions, please give me a call. i 'c y l�- oe Weith, City Planner 1 Encl Jw/mcp cc: Quarry Hill Club PLANNING COMMISSION 30 JULY 1991 The South Burlington Planning Commission held a meeting on Tuesday, 30 July 1991, at 7:30 pm, in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members Present: William Burgess, Chairman; Mary -Barbara Maher, Terry Sheahan, Catherine Peacock, Ann Pugh Also Present: Joe Weith, City Planner; Garland & Helen Withers, John Steele, David White, Guy Rosenthal, Christina Wall, Roger Whitaker, Doug Fitzpatrick, Lee Murphy 1. Other Business: a. Mr. Weith noted that Quarry Hill has withdrawn its application and will provide the golf driving range for members only. b. Mr. Weith gave members a tentative schedule for Southeast Quad- rant zoning. The Council wants the Commission to relook at goals minus the TDR's and to look at more conventional zoning methods to promote goals without major changes in zoning. c. Ms. Peacock asked whether the Commission will still have a site visit to Allenwood. Mr. Weith said the Allenwood people will not allow the Commission on the site. d. Regarding the City Center, staff has met a few times with Peter Judge regarding developing the parcel along Corporate Way. They have been talking about streetscape issues. Mrs. Maher asked if Mr. Judge is looking at a separate lot on Corporate Way or trying to tie it into Dorset St. Mr. Weith said it would be just for Corporate Way. He said he had suggested a committee to make recommendations on design issues such as tree spacing, lighting, benches, etc. Mr. Sheahan agreed to represent the Com- mission on the Committee. 2. Preliminary Plat application of Garland and Helen Withers for subdivision of approximately 41,700 sq. ft. of land into two lots of 15,700 sq. ft. and 27,000 sq. ft., 265 Kirby Rd. Mr. Withers said there is a small ranch on the front of the property and there would be a larger split level on the rear. He proposed a 40 ft. right of way to the back property, 12 ft. of which would be paved with the remainder gravel. There is a ravine in back with a small creek. Mrs. Maher asked if the applicant had any objection to putting in a row of evergreens . Mr. Withers said he would object to being told to do it. Mrs. Maher noted the Commission has the right to r i PLANNING COMMISSION 30 July 1991 page 2 reject the application as there is no frontage for the rear pro- perty. Mr. Rosenthal noted that there is a growth of old trees that protect the adjoining development from noise, etc. He asked if these can be saved. Mr. Withers said he didn't know how many trees he would cut down. Mrs. Withers said she wants to garden and pine trees are no good for gardeningas they make the soil too acid. She said the property has been in her family for three generations, and the Picard development should not have guaranteed residents that those trees would always be there. Mr. Burgess said the Commission's concern is that the property will be a subdivision with a piece that has no frontage. The Commission will consider doing something to protect adjacent properties because of the long driveways, but the Commission is not empowered to protect trees. Mrs. Wall noted they had paid more for their home because of the trees, but acknowledged that that was her problem. She said the biggest concern she had was the long driveway because of small children in the area. She asked for a fence. Mr. Weith said he felt a fence and some land- scaping would have the most effect for screening. Ms. Pugh said she would like to see some discussion between the developer and the neighbors for something mutually beneficial. Mrs. Maher sug- gested the possibility of deciduous trees. Mr. Sheahan said he would like to view the site in order to make a more intelligent decision. Members agreed. Ms. Pugh moved to continue the application until 6 August to allow members to view the property and be clear what is being voted on. Mrs. Maher seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Public Hearing: Revised Final Plat application of John Larkin and Gerry Milot to revise the parking layout and circulation of a planned commercial development consisting of 150 multi -family residence units, a 60 room hotel, 20,000 sq. ft. movie theatre and 40,000 sq. ft. of retail use on a 33 acre parcel, Shelburne Rd.. Mr. Steele said the number of parking spaces is essentially the same. The changes involve the number of islands and changes the city wants to see. The entrance at the west has been shifted from the end of the lot down across from the entrance to the theatre in the interest of safety. On the south parking lot, they have reoriented parking to north/south aisles and eliminated two curb cuts. They have created two berms along Fayette Rd. There will be a sidewalk on the west side of the drive. Mr. Weith said the survey plat will need to be updated to show PLANNER 658-7955 City of South Burlington 575 DORSET STREET SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403 September 6, 1991 James Smullen 8 Sebring Road —011 +on, Vermont 05403 Re: Driving Range and Miniature Golf, Quarry Hill Club Dear Mr. Smul.len: ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 658-7958 Enclosed please find a copy of the June 25, 1991 Planning Commis- sion meeting minutes. If you have any questions, please give me a call. cerely, Joe Weith, City Planner 1 Encl JW/mcp cc: Quarry Hill Club PLANNING COMMISSION 25 June 1991 page 6 4. It is anticipated that the project will generate 569 peak hour trip ends. This trip generation fits within the 623 peak hour trip end limit established by the Commission with the 12/11/90 approval. 5. The revised final plat shall be revised prior to recording to show the following: a) More landscaping including shrubbery and/or low berms along parking areas fronting Fayette rd. to better screen parking lots from public r.o.w. This shall be approved by the City Planner. 6. Based on the expressed representation of the applicant, at such time as the 60 foot r.o.w. connection to the Farrell property is opened as a public road, two of the four parking lot curb cuts on the east side of the r.o.w. shall be closed and parking lot circulation revised to accommodate the reduced curb cuts. 7. The revised final plat shall be signed by the Planning Com- mission Chairman or Clerk and recorded in the South Burlington land records within 90 days or this approval is null and void. Mrs. Maher seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Site plan application of Quarry Hill Club to operate a driving range and miniature golf course on a 28 acre parcel which also contains a country club use, Quarry Hill Road: Mr. Shields said the driving range will be 1,000 ft. by 200 ft. He didn't feel there was any chance of a ball being hit as far as the adjacent property. The mini golf course will be 100 ft. by 100 ft. It is a totally portable system that can be dismantled. There will be no permanent structures on the site. It will be fenced in. He noted that Zoning Board approval has been obtained. There will be four 14 ft. high cut off lighting posts. Regarding the access roadway, Mr. Shields said there is a paved part of the road 400 ft. by 24 ft. The next section is a combination of pavement, gravel, etc, and runs 305 ft. The next 400 ft. section is mostly gravel. That goes to the current Quarry Hill Club entrance. There are 18 parking spaces on one side and over 300 on the other side. There are 2 gravelled strips for the miniature golf facility. Mrs. Maher noted the City Engineer wants to see the parking laid out. Mr. Shields said it is just a long gravel space. Mrs. Maher noted the City Engineer also wants it clear that the mini golf course will not be built on top of utilities. PLANNING COMMISSION 25 June 1991 page 7 Mr. Craig asked if they will need a building permit. Mr. Weith said he would check with Mr. Ward. Mrs. Maher asked if the Burlington Tennis Club has been apprised of this application. Mr. Weith said it had not. Mr. Scott noted that Quarry Hill leases out the facility for private parties. There can be hundreds of people and a lot of children all over the road. He felt it would be a very dangerous situation as there is no indication of where to park and there can be a lot of drinking going on. Mrs. Maher said she would like to see a more specific parking plan and she wanted the City Engineer made aware of all the other uses. Mr. Shields said they would be willing to withdraw the application for public uses and just go with the miniature golf. Members wanted the applicant to come back with the location of utilities and a parking lot plan. Mr. Craig moved to continue the application until 9 July. Ms Peacock seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Review first six months of data from the Factory Outlet Mall parking study: Mr. Weith noted there are a lot of illegal packers in front of Grand Union on Friday and Saturday even though there is a suf- ficient number of parking spaces. Mr. Craig felt the data was mixed up on two charts and showed where February's number of parked cars and the percentage of spaces used didn't gibe. Mrs. Maher noted the retail sales are down 10% or more in New England. She felt figures would change when the recession ends. Mrs. Pritchard raised the issue of the Ben Franklin store which she said doesn't have enough parking on Saturday. Mr. Burgess asked that the graphs for the parking study be made available. Members asked to see the stipulations from the original approvals. 7. Discussion on how to resolve Comprehensive Plan issues: PLANNER 658-7955 l City of South Burlington 575 DORSET STREET SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403 August 30, 1991 Mr. James Smullen 8 Sebring Road South Burlington, Vermont 05403 Re: Driving Range & Miniature Gold, Quarry Hill Club Dear Mr. Smullen: ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 658-7958 Enclosed please find a copy of the July 9, 1991 Planning Commis- sion meeting minutes. If you have any questions, please give rn- a call. Si rel , oe Weith, ` City Planner 1 Encl JW/mcp cc: Quarry Hill Club PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 9 1991 Mrs. Maher moved to _approve the minutes of June 11 as written. Mr. Craig seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Craig moved to approve the minutes of June 18 as written. Mr. Sheahan seconded. Mo ion passed unanimously. 3. Consider request of Quarr Hill Club to postpone review of their application for a driving range and miniature golf course use until July 30, 1991: Mrs. Maher moved to continue the Quarry Hill Club application for driving range and miniature golf course until July 30. 1991. Mr. Sheahan seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Continue Preliminary Plat application of Harold Bensen for subdivision of a 3.63 acre parcel containing a Planned Commercial Development consisting of two commercial buildings and 16 residential units into two lots of 1.41 acres (commercial buildings) and 2.22 acres (residential buildings), Patchen Road: Mr. Lisman said the landscaping issue has held up the pending application. The project was built a number of years ago and didn't include some required landscaping. Mr. Tower then presented a landscaping plan. He noted that on the south and west, the plan didn't show native plantings. He recommended scotch pines to screen the residential units from the Post Office. He also noted that some plantings have died and have to be replaced. A white cedar hedge needs to be filled in. Mr. Weith recommended a lot more than this plan shows. He asked for some pines along the JC Park fence. Mr. Craig asked if what is proposed meets the intent of the original approval. Mr. Weith noted they have put in smaller sizes of plantings and haven't kept them up. Mrs. Maher said she wouldn't vote for it as it didn't meet what the Commission originally wanted. A majority of members were satisfied as long as there is a 3-year bond. Mr. Bensen said he wants to keep the commercial land separate from the residential. There will be no change in access or parking. Mr. Burgess asked if anything becomes non -conforming. Mr. Weith said no. He added that the City Attorney advised that the residential units will be on a small lot, but this is allowed because it was originally part of a PCD. He recommended that the right-of-way be recorded, also that a pedestrian easement be recorded over lot 1. Mr. Weith noted the residential lot doesn't meet requirements but it had Zoning Board approval for this as it was a PCD. V_93� 2 QUARRY HILL CLUB July 24, 1991 South Burlington Planning Corunission Town Offices Dorset Street South Burlington, Vermont 05403 Dear Commission Members: This letter will serve as official verification that the Quarry Hill Club hereby withdraws its application for site plan approval for a driving range and miniature golf course. The aplplication will be resubmitted at a future date with more detailed information as requested. Sincerely, Quarry Hill Club James Smullen, agent JAS:adm QUARRY HILL CLUB July 24, 1991 South Burlington Planning Commission Town Offices Dorset Street South Burlington, Vermont 05403 Dear Commission Members: This letter will serve as official verification that the Quarry Hill Club hereby withdraws its application for site plan approval for a driving range and miniature golf course. The aplplication will be resubmitted at a future date with more detailed information as requested. Sincerely, Quarry Hill Club 1-71 James Smullen, agent JAS:adm PLANNER 658-7955 City of South Burlington 575 DORSET STREET SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403 July 26, 1991 Mr. James Smullen 8 Sebring Road South Burlington, Vermont 05403 Re: Quarry Road Club, Driving Range & Miniature Golf Dear Mr. Smullen: ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 658-7958 Enclosed is the agenda for next Tuesday's Planning Commission meeting and my comments to the Planning Commission. Please be sure someone is present on Tuesday, July 30, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. to representyour request. if you intent to withdraw your applica- tion, please submit a letter stating such by 7/29/91. ;Oe erel ,,__,,, Weith, City Planner Encls JW/mcp cc: Quarry Hill Club Memorandum - Planning July 30, 1991 agenda items July 26, 1991 Page 6 Summary: Based on the Commission's rulings, the proposal does not constitute a change in use, however, it may constitute an expansion of use which requires site plan review and approval. It is staff's opinion that no additional parking or sewer alloca- tion will result. In addition, staff feels that the new use best fits within the ITE use category of retail -general merchandise. If Planning Commission is concerned with potential increase in traffic, I suggest the applicant conduct counts of a similar use to that proposed and compare to counts of the existing use. If greater traffic will result, an expansion of use is constituted, which requires site plan review. If no increase in traffic will result, there will be no expansion of use and therefore site plan review is not required. 6) QUARRY HILL CLUB This item was continued to this meeting. The applicant has indicated that he would like to withdraw his application. I have not yet received a letter or withdrawal, but should have it by Tuesday's meeting. O I I City of South Burlington 575 DORSET STREET SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403 FAX 658-4748 PLANNER 658-7955 July 3, 1991 Mr. James Smullen 8,Sebring Road South Burlington, Vermont. 05403 Re: Quarry Road Club, Driving Range & Miniature Golf Dear. Mr. Smullen: ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 658-7958 Enclosed is the agenda for next Tuesday's Planning Commission meeting and my comments to the Planning Commission. Please be sure someone is present on Tuesday, July 9, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. to represent your request. Sincerely, Joe Weith,�sa City Planner Ericls JW/mcp cc: Quarry Hill Club M E M O k A N D U M To: South Burlington Planning; Commission From: Joe Weith, City Planner Re: July 9, 1991 agenda items Date: July 5, 1991. ** SITE VISIT TO ALLENWOOD PROPERTY TO VIEW PROPOSED BOAT ACCESS. HAS BEEN CANCELED** a) ALLENWOOD SITE VISIT: The site visit to Allenwood which was scheduled for 6:15 P.M. on 7/9/91 is canceled. The applicant representative could not make that time. A new time will be scheduled. b) EXTEND INTERIM ZONING- The Council has scheduled a public hearing to consider extending, interim zoning. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 23 and the Council would like the Planning Commission to attend. The Commission originally did not have a meeting scheduled for this date. Would the Commission like to switch the 7/16/91 meeting to the 7/23/91 date (following interim zoning issue) and schedule no meeting for 7/16? c) WITHERS - 2__ LOOT SUBDIVISION. KIRBY ROAD Enclosed is a letter from Mark Ward of Palco, Ltd. regarding the Withers subdivision. He is asking if the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat hearing can be held on the same date (7/30/91). This application is consid- ered a major subdivision because it involves the creation of a lot with no frontage on a public street. The Planning Commission has recently recommended against holding both hearings on the same night, however, I have been told that it has been done in the past. Please note that a number of adjacent property owners have submitted letters expressing concern with the proposed subdivision. 3) QUARRY HILL CLUB, DRIVING RANGE AND MINIATURE GOLF This application was continued to the 7/9/91 meeting. Applicant was directed to revise plans to better delineate parking and circulation. The applicant has not completed the plans and has asked that the application be postponed until the 7/30/91 meet- ing. I do not see a problem with this. The Commission has until 8/24/91 (60 days) in which to make a decision. 1 Memorandum - Planning July 9, 1991 agenda items July 5, 1991 Page 2 4) PUBLIC HEARING, 2-LOT SUBDIVISION, HAL. BENSEN At the 6/4/91 meeting, the applicant. indicated that they will submit a landscaping plan as part of this application as request- ed by the Planning Con -mission (minutes enclosed). A plan has not been submitted, however, the applicant has indicated that he will have a landscape architect at Tuesday's meeting to address the landscape plan which I suggested to the applicant (enclosed). 5) GREEN ACRES 11-LOT INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION - HINESBURG ROAD This is a continuation of a public hearing held on April 10, 1990 (minutes enclosed) for preliminary plat approval of an 11 lot. subdivision. Green Acres, Inc. proposes to subdivide a 262.53 acre parcel as a Planned Industrial Development (PID) located on Hinesburg Road south of Lane Press and north of the Ledgeknoll residential development. The property is zoned Industrial and Agricultural (I -A) and in an interim zoning; district adopted by the City Council on June 25, 1990 which has a minimum lot size of 10 acres. Since this subdivision meets minimum lot size requirements, approval is not required by City Council. The applicant proposes to do a Planned Industrial Development which is allowed in this zone on a parcel containing 80 acres or more. Please read over the I -A section of the zoning regulations prior to Tuesday's meeting. The property is bounded by Dynapower to the north, Muddy Brook and the Town of Williston to the east, residences to the south, and Hinesburg Road and several single-family residences to the west. The site slopes downward from Hinesburg Road. The western half of the property is primarily open with fields while the eastern half is primarily wooded. An old quarry exists on the site as well as a small pond. A stream (beginnings of Potash Brook) runs north -south in the center of the property. Two small tributaries lead into this stream. Minimum lot size/frontage: The zoning ordinance requires a 10 acre minimum lot size, however, the average size of all the lots must equal a minimum of 20 acres. The plan shows 10 lots each between 10 and 12.5 acres, and one 145.8 acre lot. The average lot size is 22 acres (based on total of 242.3 acres in I -AG zone). 2 7e i tJ! �-t " 1 /0 CA-1 v � f �cTo r< y Cam'✓.7 / �11.11`" . J 0 6/25/91 JW MOTION OF APPROVAL I move the South Burlington Planning Commission approve the site plan application of Quarry Hill Club to operate a driving range and miniature golf course on a 28 acre parcel which also contains a country club use as depicted on a plan entitled "Cupola Golf Course, Inc." prepared by Technical Service Corporation and dated 11/11/88 with the following stipulations: 1. The plan shall be revised prior to issuance of a zoning permit to show the following: 1) Limits of existing and proposed parking areas and parking spaces drawn to indicate maximum number of vehicles to be parked. 2) Limits of existing roadway and method of preventing access from Gaynes Parking lot (e.g. gate, guard rail, etc.) 3) R.O.W. over Burlington Tennis Club omitted. 4) Location of water and sewer lines in the area. 2. A zoning permit shall be obtained within 6 months or this approval is null and void. 6/25/91 JW MOTION OF APPROVAL I move the South Burlington Planning Commission approve the site plan application of Quarry Hill Club to operate a driving range and miniature golf course on a 28 acre parcel which also contains a country club use as depicted on a plan entitled "Cupola Golf Course, Inc." prepared by Technical Service Corporation and dated 11/11/88 with the following stipulations: 1. The plan shall be revised prior to issuance of a zoning permit to show the following: 1) Limits of existing and proposed parking areas and parking spaces drawn to indicate maximum number of vehicles to be parked. 2) Limits of existing roadway and method of preventing access from Gaynes Parking lot (e.g. gate, guard rail, etc.) 3) R.O.W. over Burlington Tennis Club omitted. 4) Location of water and sewer lines in the area. 2. A zoning permit shall be obtained within 6 months or this approval is null and void. City of South Burlington 575 DORSET STREET SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403 FAX 658-4748 PLANNER 658-7955 June 21, 1991 Mr. James Smullen 8 Sebring Road South Burlington, Vermont. 05403 Re: Quarry Hill Club, Driving Range & Miniature Golf Dear Mr. Smullen: ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 658-7958 Enclosed is the agenda for next Tuesday's Planning Commission meeting and comments from City Engineer Bill Szymanski, Fire Chief Jim Goddette and myself. Please be sure someone is present on Tuesday, June 25, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. to represent your request. Sincerely, Joe Weith,`if City Planner Encl s JW/mcp cc: Quarry Hill Club nntl nrlingtnn Yre Department f U5 +43urnet �trert �rTtttll -4.1.3nrlingtun, Vermont 115403 (802) 658-7960 TO: SOUTH BURLINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: CHIEF GODDETTE RE: TUESDAY JUNE 25,1991 AGENDA ITEMS DATE: TUESDAY JUNE 18,1991 1. L&M PARK DATE: 6/90 PROJECT # 88047 DRAWING # D-3481 PLANS HAVE BEEN REVIEWED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ON THIS PROJECT AND AT THIS TIME I DO NOT SEE A PROBLEM FOR EMERGENCY PROTECTION. 2. CUPOLA GOLF COURSE QUARRY HILL ROAD PLANS HAVE BEEN REVIEWED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE CUPOLA CORP. TO INSTALL AN 18 HOLE MINIATURE GOLF COURSE AND A DRIVING RANGE ON THEIR PROPERTY. AT THIS TIME THE ADDITION USE TO THE PROPERTY SHOULD NOT EFFECT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN GIVEN EMERGENCY PROTECTION. Memorandum - Planning June 25, 1991 agenda items June 21, 1991 Page 4 The redesign of the retail building results in a greater amount of parking visible from Fayette Road as opposed to the previous plan in which much of the parking was hidden by the building. The applicant should consider more shrubbery along the parking lots fronting Fayette Road to better screen these lots from the public r.o.w. Traffic circulation would be improved by connecting the hotel parking area with the theater parking area but we understand that there is a grade problem which would make this connection diffi- cult. 5) QUARRY HILL CLUB _ DRIVING RANGE & MINI -GOLF This proposal is to add to the Quarry Hill Club's existing facil- ities a 160'xl,000' driving range and 1001x100' 18 hole miniature golf facility. The driving range will be located between the northerly end of the quarry and the Gaynes property. The minia- ture golf facility will be located to the east of the driving range near I-89. This property is located at the end of Quarry Hill Road and is bounded on the north by the Burlington Tennis Club and Gaynes, on the east by I-89, on the west by single-family residences and on the south by City property, an underdeveloped lot and Horizon Heights residential development. This property is located in the R7, R4 and C1 zoning districts. The Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a conditional use permit for the proposed use on May 13, 1991. There will be no permanent structure erected as part of the miniature golf facility. It will be enclosed with a six (6) foot high fence covered with green fabric. The projected season is Memorial Day through Labor Day. The facility will be open from 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. seven (7) days per week. The applicant anticipates that during the day the facility will be used pri- marily by existing Quarry Hill Club members (children) and that during the evening hours there will be a slight increase in usage. Landscaping There is no minimum landscaping requirement for this project since there will be no buildings. 4 Memorandum - Planning June 25, 1991 agenda items June 21, 1991 Page 5 Access/circulation: Access to the site is via the Quarry Hill Road, a private r.o.w. which dead -ends at the Quarry Hill Club. The plan shows an existing roadway that connects Quarry Hill Road with the Gaynes property. Also shown is a r.o.w. from Williston Road going across the Chittenden Bank property and the Burlington Tennis Club property to the subject property. This property should not be allowed access to either the Gaynes property or Williston Road. The plan should show the limits of the existing roadway (i.e., width). The 3/22/77 Planning Commission approval for Horizon Heights included a stipulation that Quarry Hill Road shall be fully upgraded to City design and construction standards in the event of a) additional subdivision, or b) substantial further develop- ment. In my opinion, this application does not constitute sub- stantial development. No major structures are proposed, little additional traffic would be generated, and the facility would only operate during the summer months. Parking: There are no minimum parking requirements for outdoor recreation use. The plan does not show any individual parking spaces. There is a note on the plan adjacent to the proposed miniature golf facility which says "existing parking". The plan should show the limits of the proposed parking area. Coverage/setbacks: Insufficient information submitted to deter- mine coverage. The site is 28 acres and is mostly undeveloped. Since the only structure added to the site is the 1,000 square foot miniature golf facility, it does not appear that coverage limits will be exceeded. The miniature golf facility will meet the 150 foot setback from I-89. Sewer: No significant increase is sewer usage is expected since the facility will be used primarily by existing club members. Traffic: The applicant estimates that the new uses will generate 4-6 trip ends during the peak hours. This estimate is based on discussions with other similar facilities in the area. 5 City of South Burlington 575 DORSET STREET SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403 FAX 658-4748 PLANNER 658-7955 June 14, 1991 Mr. James Smullen 8 Sebring Road South Burlington, Vermont 05403 Re: Quarry Hill Club, Driving Range & Miniature Golf Dear Mr. Smullen: ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 658-7958 Enclosed please find a copy of some preliminary corune:its on the above referenced project from City Engineer Bill Szymanski and myself. Please submit revised plans no later than June 18, 1991. If you have any questions, please give me a call. in erely, Joe Weith, City Planner JW!mcp Encls cc: Quarry Hill Club M E M O R A N D U M To: Project Files From: Joe Weith, City Planner Re: Preliminary Comments, June 25, 1991 Agenda items Date: May 11, 1991 L&M PARK, THEATER, REVISED FINAL PLAT The following changes should be made to the plans: --- plans should indicate that the 20 unit hotel building is existing. --- under Plant List on sheet 14 it says sheet 13, this should be changed to sheet 14. --- under Plant List on sheets 15 and 16 it says sheets 14 and 15 and it should be changed to read 15 and 16. --- see Bill Szymanski's memo. --- since bank parking spaces are included in the parking calcu- lation under note #9 on sheet 1, the bank itself should be listed here also. --- commercial parking lot is short one (1) handicapped space. Additional information needed: --- square footage of floor area devoted to general banking services for public use and square footage of office use at the Vermont Federal Bank building. QUARRY HILL CLUB MINI -GOLF & DRIVING RANGE, SPEAR STREET --- detailed lighting information should be submitted. --- more detail on parking layout, should show limits of parking areas and individual parking spaces. --- more information is needed on the roadway serving mini -golf such as width, type of surface, etc. and it must also be shown on the plan. --- means of preventing access to the site from Gaynes. --- when Horizon Heights residential development was approved on March 22, 1977 the Planning Commission imposed the condition that the "Quarry Hill Road so-called, shall be fully upgraded to city design and construction standards in the event of: a) addition- al subdivision, or b) substantial further development". --- a planting schedule should be included which lists the type, size and quantity of each plant. M E M O R A N D U M To: Project files From: William J. Szymanski, City Engineer Re: June 25, 1991 agenda items Date: June 10, 1991 L&M PARK. SHELBURNE ROAD 1. There exists a parking lot along the Shelburne Road side of the existing building. If that is to be eliminated it should be part of the project and noted on the plans. 2. The grass strip along the south side of Fayette Road includes the 12 inch water main. Trees should not be planted on top of this water main. 3. There exists a storm drain in the existing parking lot be- tween the two units. This storm drain should connect to the new storm drain system and shown on the plans. 4. The existing parking lot is badly in need of repair and repaving. 5. The existing and proposed parking lots should be connected. 6. The sewage pumps should be solid handling submersible type not grinder. The City is experiencing problems with grinder pumps. QUARRY HILL CLUB MINI -GOLF & DRIVING RANGE. SPEAR STREET 1. Plan should show layout of the parking lot, the access road, water and sewer lines that are in the area. The miniature golf course should not be built on top of these utilities. 2. The driving range scales at. approximately 1,000 feet. Golf balls will be hit in excess of this distance. Provisions for protecting the adjacent property should be specified. 3. Plan shows what appears to be an access road from Williston Road across the Tennis Club and Chittenden Bank property. The status of this road should be defined. M E M O R A N D U M To: Project Files From: Joe Weith, City Planner Re: Preliminary Comments, June 25, 1991 Agenda items Date: May 11, 1991 L&M PARK, THEATER, REVISED FINAL PLAT The following changes should be made to the plans: --- plans should indicate that the 20 unit hotel building is existing. --- under Plant List on sheet 14 it says sheet 13, this should be changed to sheet 14. --- under Plant List on sheets 15 and 16 it says sheets 14 and 15 and it should be changed to read 15 and 16. --- see Bill Szymanski's memo. --- since bank parking spaces are included in the parking calcu- lation under note #9 on sheet 1, the bank itself should be listed here also. --- commercial parking lot is short one (1) handicapped space. Additional information needed: --- square footage of floor area devoted to general banking services for public use and square footage of office use at the Vermont Federal Bank building. UQ ARRY HILL CLUB MINI -GOLF & DRIVING RANGE, SPEAR STREET --- detailed lighting information should be submitted. --- more detail on parking layout, should show limits of parking areas and individual parking spaces. --- more information is needed on the roadway serving mini -golf such as width, type of surface, etc. and it must also be shown on the plan. --- means of preventing access to the site from Gaynes. --- when Horizon Heights residential development was approved on March 22, 1977 the Planning Commission imposed the condition that the "Quarry Hill Road so-called, shall be fully upgraded to city design and construction standards in the event of: a) addition- al subdivision, or b) substantial further development". --- a planting schedule should be included which lists the type, size and quantity of each plant. M E M O R A N D U M To: Project files From: William J. Szymanski, City Engineer Re: June 25, 1991 agenda items Date: June 10, 1991 L&M PARK, SHELBURNE ROAD 1. There exists a parking lot along the Shelburne Road side of the existing building. If that is to be eliminated it should be part of the project and noted on the plans. 2. The grass strip along the south side of Fayette Road includes the 12 inch water main. Trees should not be planted on top of this water main. 3. There exists a storm drain in the existing parking lot be- tween the two units. This storm drain should connect to the new storm drain system and shown on the plans. 4. The existing parking lot is hadly in need of repair_ and repaving. 5. The existing and proposed parking lots should be connected. 6. The sewage pumps should be solid handling submersible type not grinder. The City is experiencing problems with grinder pumps. QUARRY HILL CLUB MINI -GOLF & DRIVING RANGE. SPEAR STREET 1. Plan should show layout of the parking lot, the access road, water and sewer lines that are in the area. The miniature golf course should not be built on top of these utilities. 2. The driving range scales at. approximately 1,000 feet. Golf balls will be hit in excess of this distance. Provisions for protecting the adjacent property should be specified. 3. Plan shows what appears to he an access road from Williston Road across the Tennis Club and Chit.tenden Bank property. The status of this road should be defined. City of South Burlington 575 DORSET STREET SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403 FAX 658-4748 PLANNER 658-7955 June 11, 1991 Mr. Ralph DesLauriers, Jr. Quarry Hill Club 360 Spear Street South Burlington, Vermont 05403 Re: Driving Range and Miniature Golf- Quarry Hill Club Dear Mr. DesLauriers: ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 658-7958 The Planning Commission discussed at their meeting of 6/4/91, under the item of "Other business", your request to operate a miniature golf and driving range facility at the Quarry Hill Club. The Commission agreed with my determination that the development of such facilities and opening of such facilities to the general public constitutes an expansion of use. Section 19.10 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations requires site plan approval by the Planning Commission for expansion of commercial uses. The Commission also discussed your question regarding the opening of only a driving range for sole use by members of the Quarry Hill Club. The Commission determined that such a use constituted an activity under the existing approved use (i.e., Country Club) and therefore does not require site plan approval. Please note that the driving range must only be members of the club. Opening the range to the will trigger an expansion of use and therefore review and approval. Please contact me if you have any questions. S'ncerely, 4 44k� Joe Weith, City Planner JW/mcp used by the general public require site plan CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON SITE PLAN APPLICATION 1 ) OWNER OF RECORD (name, address, phone # ) Quarry Hill Club 360 Spear Street, So. Burlington, Vt. 862-5200 2) APPLICANT (name, address, phone # ) Farrar H_7 __i� 1 Club same 3) CONTACT PERSON (name, address, phone # ) James Small 1 en 8 Sebring Dr., S. Burlington, Vt. 864-4225zz� 43 4) PROJECT STREET ADDRESS: 360 Spear St., So. Burlington 5) LOT NUMBER (if applicable) 6) PROPOSED USES) operate an 18 hole miniature golf course and drivin rano�e._ in coni-un.ctioA�+li�h 7) SIZE OF PROJECT (i.e. total building square footage, # units, maximum height. and # floors, square feet per floor) There will be no permanent buildings, the golf course will be 100' x 100' with a 6' fabric fence,; the driving range_will be about 300 yards long Will use existin,a parking 8) NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES 2 or 3 part time 9) LOT COVERAGE: building _ %; landscaped areas i / % building, parking, outside storage % 10) COST ESTIMATES: Buildings $ Landscaping $ Other Site Improvements (please list with cost) $ b6L �r 11 ) ESTIMATED PROJECT COMPLETION DATE: Driving a -,_range - as Senn apossible Not sure if will do miniature golf this year 12) ESTIMATED AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC (in and out) Estimated trip ends (in and out) during the following hours: Monday through Friday �ti'Zzi tit 11-12 noon_; 12-1p.m. J Z, ; 1-2 p.m.LV-i6- ,,// ; 2-3 p.m. `7'6 3-4 p.m.Z.- 4-5 p.m. 2-11 ; 5-6 p.m. Z.y ; 6- p.m. lb IZ 1 ID 13 ) PEAK HOURS OF OPERATION: Driving range noon 2pm and weekends Miniature golf - 7-9 pm 14 ) PEAK DAYS OF OPERATION: Sat. 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