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FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, preliminary plat application of The Schoolhouse to amend a
previously approved planned residential development consisting of 160 single-family lots
and 60 duplex units. The amendment consists of converting a 15,200 sq. ft. barn to a 60
student private school, Dorset Street.
On the 1st of August, 2000, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved
the preliminary plat application of The Schoolhouse under Section 203 of the South
Burlington Subdivsion Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of a preliminary plat application of The Schoolhouse to amend a
previously approved planned residential development consisting of 160 single-family lots
and 60 duplex units. The amendment consists of converting a 15,200 sq. ft. barn to a 60
student private school, Dorset Street.
2. The owner of record is MBL Associates.
3. Access/Circulation: Access is to be provided via a 20 foot curb cut on Catkin Drive.
Circulation is adequate.
4. Coverage/Setbacks: Proposed building coverage is 1.2% (max 20%). Proposed total
coverage is 4.6% (max 40%). Front yard coverage is .04% (max 30%). Setback
requirements are met.
5. Parking: A total of eight (8) parking spaces are required and 100 are proposed. Four (4)
handicapped parking spaces are required and four (4) are provided. Staff previously
recommended that the number of spaces be reduced and the parking lot be located on the
west side of the building so that it is blocked from view from Dorset Street. The applicant
has expressed that the additional parking will be used for events and wetland requirements
prohibit the parking area from being located west of the building. Plans should be revised to
illustrate a bike rack.
6. Traffic: This property is currently approved for 205 P.M. peak vehicle trip ends. The
proposed use will add 12 P.M. peak hour trip ends for a total of 217 P.M. peak hour trip
ends. The applicant should expect to pay a road impact fee for the additional 12 vte's.
7. Non -Buildable Area: The entire schoolhouse development is located in a non -buildable
area as shown on the SEQ zoning map. The boundaries of this non -buildable area were
requested to be provided on the preliminary plat application and were not. Since
development activity is proposed in a restricted area, the applicant must address the
criteria in Section 6.606 of the zoning regulations. The Board must be satisfied that the
criteria are being met.
8. C.O. District: The plans should show the 50 foot wetland/C.O. District buffer. The
applicant met with the Natural Resources Committee at their July 5, 2000 meeting to
discuss the proposed encroachments in the C.O. District (minutes enclosed). The
applicant has submitted a report addressing the C.O. District/Wetland buffer
encroachment.
9. Sewer: The applicant has not requested a sewer allocation.
10. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs, of
$9,500 is being met. Proposed landscaping includes October Glory Red Maples, Dark
American Arborvitaes, Green Mountain Silver Lindens, and Sarget's Junipers.
11. Liahting_All lights must be downcasting and shielded. The applicant should submit
cut sheets for all existing and proposed lights for approval by the Director of Planning &
Zoning.
12. Dumpster: A screened dumpster area must be provided. The plans should be revised
to illustrate a screened dumpster area if a dumpster will be used.
13. Emergency Access: The emergency access drive to the residential development goes
through the lot for the Schoolhouse. The final plat plan should show this r.o.w.
14. Other: A survey plat is required with preliminary plat applications. This was
requested and not provided. Staff recommended that this project be continued to the next
meeting if the applicant did not submit the additional information requested.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board
approves preliminary plat application #SD-00-36 of the Schoolhouse to amend a previously
approved planned residential development consisting of 160 single-family lots and sixty
(60) duplex units. The amendment consists of converting a 15,200 square foot barn to a
sixty (60) student private school, Dorset Street, as depicted on a six (6) page set of plans,
page two (2) entitled, "The Schoolhouse South Burlington Vermont Overall Site Plan,"
prepared by Llewellyn - Howley, Inc., dated 6/5/00, last revised on 7/31/00, with the
following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall
remain in effect.
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2. In accordance with Section 6.602 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations, the
Development Review Board allows this proposed development activity to occur in a
"restricted area" as designated on the Southeast Quadrant Official Zoning Map. It is the
Board's opinion that based on information provided by the applicant that the proposed
development activities are consistent with the intent and purpose of the Southeast Quadrant
District.
3. The Development Review Board approves the encroachment of a nonconforming activity
impacting a wetland and wetland buffer pursuant to Section 3.503 of the zoning regulations.
It is the Board's opinion based on a report entitled "The Schoolhouse Project Wetland
Buffer Zone Encroachment Analysis" prepared by Cathy O'Brien Wetland Consulting that
the project will not affect adversely the attributes listed in Section 3.503(a) - (e) of the
zoning regulations.
4. The plans shall be revised prior to final plat submittal as follows:
a) The overall site plan shall be revised to include all the metes and bounds
information for common area E2.
b) The overall site plan and site plan shall be revised to accurately depict the
size and location of the emergency road no.w.
c) The overall site plan shall be revised to show additional evergreen plantings
to screen the parking area from the adjacent residential property.
d) The site plan shall be revised to show a bike rack.
e) The site plan shall be revised to show a screened dumpster storage area, if a
dumpster will be used.
5. The Development Review Board, pursuant to Section 6.606 of the zoning regulations,
has reviewed the proposed development activities in a restricted area and finds that the
development will comply with the criteria in Section 6.606(a) - (d) of the zoning regulations.
6. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact Fee
Ordinance, the Development Review Board estimates that the change in use will generate
twelve (12) additional vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
7. The Development Review Board approves a sewer allocation of 1440 gpd. The applicant
will be required to pay the per gallon fee prior to permit issuance.
8. The applicant shall post a $9,500 landscape bond prior to issuance of a zoning permit.
The bond shall remain in effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping takes root
and has a good chance of surviving.
9. The final plat submittal shall include details (cut -sheets) for all exterior lights which shall
be downcasting shielded fixtures.
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10. The building shall be sprinklered and include a fire alarm.
11. The 20 foot sewer easement along the easterly lot line shall be deeded to the City when
the lot is sold.
12. The final plat application shall be submitted within 12 months.
Chair or Clerk
j South Burlington Development Review Board
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