HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-95-0000 - Decision - 1600 Spear StreetFINDINGS OF FACT
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Larkin Milot Partnership to
amend a previously approved planned residential development
consisting of 73 single family lots, Spear Street. The amendment
consists of: 1) modifying the front yard setback requirement for
lots #1 and 51 along a collector street from 50 feet to 20 feet,
and 2) reducing the size of drainage easement on Ratkus property.
On the 8th day of August, 1995, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of Larkin Milot Partnership for
revised final plat approval under Section 204 of the South
Burlington Subdivision Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This application consists of amending a previously approved
planned residential development for 73 single family lots, Spear
Street. The amendment consist of: 2) modifying the front yard
setback requirement for lots #1 and 51 along a collector street
from 50 feet to 20 feet, and 2) reducing the size of the drainage
easement on the Ratkus property. This project was approved on
August 10, 1993 and amended on 10/25/94 and 5/23/95. No sketch
plan review was held.
2. Setbacks: The Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 6.607
of the zoning regulations, may modify the setback requirements.
The applicant is requesting that the front yard setback requirement
along Nowland Farm Drive, which is 50 feet, be reduced to 20 feet.
This request applies only to lots #1, and 51. Staff recommend that
some type of low berm with dense landscaping be provided in order
to better buffer the homes from the collector road.
3. Easement: The applicant is proposing to reduce the size of the
drainage easement across a corner of the Ratkus proeprty from 20
feet to 10 feet. The original easement was recorded as part of
final plat so the plan showing the revised easement should also be
recorded. The plan should be revised to include dimensions for the
easement. The legal documents for the easement should be approved
by the City Attorney and recorded in the land records prior to
recording the easement plan.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the revised final plat application of Larkin
Milot Partnership to amend a previously approved planned
residential development consisting of 73 single family lots, Spear
Street. The amendment consists of: 1) modifying the front yard
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setback requirement along a collector street from 50 feet to 20
feet and 2) reducing size of drainage easement on Ratkus property,
as depicted on a plan entitled "Nowland Two, South Burlington,
Vermont, Site and Utilities Plan" sheet 5 of 27, prepared by
Fitzpatrick -Llewellyn, Inc., dated July, 1992, last revised
7/28/95, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. The Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 6.607 of the
zoning regulations, modifies the front yard setback requirement
along Nowland Farm Drive from 50 feet to 20 feet for lots #1 and
51.
3. The final plat plans shall be revised as follows prior to
recording and shall require approval by the City Planner:
a. The landscape plan shall be revised to add a low berm with
dense landscaping along Nowland Farm Drive to buffer the homes
from the street. Proposed landscaping shall consist of
species which at maturity will comply with View Protection
Zone height limitations.
b. The site and utilities plan (sheet 5 of 27) shall be
revised to show the easement dimensions.
4. The legal documents for the drainage easement shall be approved
by the City Attorney and recorded in the land records prior to
recording the revised final plat plans and prior to the issuance of
any zoning permit within the development.
5. The final plat plans shall be recorded in the land records
within 90 days or this approval is null and void. The plans shall
be signed by the Planning Commission Chairman or Clerk prior to
recording.
6. The final plat plans shall be recorded in the land records
within 90 days or this approval is null and void. The plans shall
be signed by the Planning Commission Chairman or Clerk prior to
recording.
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