HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-06-60 - Decision - 0008 Catkin Drive#SD-06-60
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
THE SCHOOLHOUSE LEARNING CENTER, INC. — 8 CATKIN DRIVE
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION #SD-06-60
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
The Schoolhouse Learning Center, Inc., hereinafter referred to as 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: 1) increasing the size of the playground area, and 2)
landscaping modifications, 8 Catkin Drive. The Development Review Board held a
public hearing on August 15, 2006. Dew B. Wilde represented the applicant.
Based on testimony provided at the above mentioned public hearing and the plans and
supporting 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 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: 1)
increasing the size of the playground area, and 2) landscaping modifications, 8
Catkin Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is the Schoolhouse Learning Center,
Inc.
3. The subject property is located in the Southeast Quadrant (SEQ) Zoning District.
4. The plan submitted is entitled, "Schoolhouse, Inc. South Burlington Vermont Site
Plan", prepared by Llewellyn -Howley, Inc., dated 3/10/99, last revised on 6/27/06
by Charles MacMartin.
Increasing the size of the playground area
The applicant is proposing to increase the woodchip coverage of the play ground area
and add several new playground elements. The total increase in coverage is 3,400 sf.
This will increase the percentage of overall coverage on the lot from 5.6% to 5.87%. This
is well within the 300% overall coverage limitations in the Southeast Quadrant.
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Landscaping
The applicant has provided a summary of the landscaping planted since 2002. The total
cost of plant materials and installation is $11,284.40. This is still greater than the
amount required per the last subdivision approval, #SD-00-62, of $9,500.
The South Burlington City Arborist has recently inspected the existing landscaping on
the site and has expressed concern about the locations and health of the trees and
shrubs which have been planted. He notes that many of the trees are damaged and/or
dying. Several of the shrubs and trees are planted so close to the building that they too
will likely become unhealthy. The applicant should be aware that they will be in violation
of their approved site plan if trees are dead. Furthermore, the landscaping bond issued
for the site will not be released unless all trees and shrubs meet the approved plan and
are healthy.
DECISION
Motion by �f L� �(� i'h7,4 , seconded by�A. , to
approve Final Pat Application # D-06-60 of the Schoolhouse Learning Center, Inc.,
subject to the following conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations shall remain in full effect, except as
amended herein.
2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plat submitted by the applicant,
and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning & Zoning.
3. Any changes to the final plat plan shall require approval of the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
4. The final plat plan (site plan) shall be recorded in the land records within 180
days or this approval is null and void. The plan shall be signed by the Board
Chair or Clerk prior to recording.
Mark Behr-�i_ehay/abstain/not present
Matthew Birmingham - yea/nay/abstain/ of resen
Chuck Bolton-fi�nay/abstain/not present
John Dinklage - nay/abstain/not present
Roger Farley - yea/ ay/abstain o"t res
Gayle Quimby -!iay/abstain/not present
Motion carried by a vote of�-
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Signed this/L day of �ti&42:2z _ 2006, by
inklage,
Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental
Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRCP 76 in writing, within 30 days of the date this
decision is issued. The fee is $225.00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your right to
challenge this decision at some future time may be lost because you waited too long.
You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 VSA 4472 (d) (exclusivity of remedy;
finality).
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