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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
THE SCHOOLHOUSE, INC. - 8 CATKIN DRIVE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-09-22
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
The Schoolhouse, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to
amend a previously approved planned unit development consisting of: 1) 160 single
family lots, 2) 60 duplex units, and 3) a 15,200 sq. ft. private educational facility. The
amendment consists of placement of a 14' x 14' open timber "treehouse" platform on the
edge of the playing field, 8 Catkin Drive.
Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the
Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant is seeking to amend a previously approved planned unit development
consisting of: 1) 160 single family lots, 2) 60 duplex units, and 3) a 15,200 sq. ft. private
educational facility. The amendment consists of placement of a 14' x 14' open timber
"treehouse" platform on the edge of the playing field, 8 Catkin Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is The Schoolhouse, Inc.
3. The subject property is located in the Southeast Quadrant Zoning District.
4. The application was received on March 18, 2009.
5. The plan submitted is titled, "Schoolhouse, Inc. South Burlington Vermont Site Plan",
prepared by Llewellyn Howley, Inc., dated 3/10/09.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Coverage will have no significant change.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a 22 foot curb cut off Catkin Drive. No changes are proposed.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
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Parking
12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking is provided on the subject property. A bicycle rack is shown on the plan.
13. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application.
Landscaping
14. There are no landscaping changes as part of this application.
15. There are no changes to snow storage as part of this application.
Outdoor Lighting
16. There are no changes to outdoor lighting proposed.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to site plan applications:
Traffic
17. Traffic will not be affected as a result of this application.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in
the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
18. The Comprehensive Plan states that the City should encourage development while
protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe environment. The
proposed project is in keeping with the recommended actions of the Comprehensive
Plan.
(b) 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.
19. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
20. No changes to parking are proposed.
21. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is noted on the plan.
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(d) 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.
22. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations
or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
23. The plan does not indicate a change in utility service.
(0 The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruptions to create attractive
transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be
encouraged.
24. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(g) 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.
25. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
In addition to the above general review standards, site plan applications shall meet the
following specific standards set forth in Section 14.07 of the 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 or collector street, to provide additional access for
emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in the
area.
26. The reservation of land is not necessary.
(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.
27. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application.
(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).
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28. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened
dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. Screened dumpster locations are
shown on the plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site
Plan Application #SP-09-22 of The Schoolhouse, Inc, to amend a previously approved
planned unit development consisting of: 1) 160 single family lots, 2) 60 duplex units, and
3) a 15,200 sq. ft. private educational facility. The amendment consists of placement of a
14' x 14' open timber "treehouse" platform on the edge of the playing field, 8 Catkin
Drive.
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plan and shall be on file in the South
Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. The applicant shall 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.
5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this ti
day of /�'6 (. / , 2009 by
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lair, AWfifinistrative Officer
PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to 24 VSA §4465, an interested person may appeal this
decision by filing a Notice of Appeal with the secretary of the Development Review
Board. This Notice of Appeal must be accompanied with a $111 filing fee and be filed
within 15 days of the date of this decision.
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