HomeMy WebLinkAboutMP-14-01 - Decision - 1840 Spear StreetCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
SOUTH VILLAGE COMMUNITIES, LLC —1840 SPEAR STREET
MASTER PLAN APPLICATION #MP-14-01
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Master Plan application #MP-14-01 of South Village Communities, LLC to amend a previously approved
master plan for a multi -phase 334 unit planned unit development. The amendment consists of
specifying that for the approval of footprint lots for two (2) unit and three (3) unit multi -family dwellings
the only review necessary would be final plat review, 1840 spear Street.
Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the Development
Review Board finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. South Village Communities, LLC filed application MP-14-01 to amend a prior master plan
approval, specifying that for the approval of footprint lots for two (2) unit and three (3) unit
multi -family dwellings the only review necessary would be final plat review, 1840 Spear Street.
2. The application was received on April 24, 2014.
3. T he applicant was represented by Robin Jeffers.
4. The subject property is located in the Southeast Quadrant Zoning District.
5. The applicant submitted a one page site plan entitled, "Spear Street and Allen Road South
Burlington, VT Master Plat Plan" prepared by Civil Engineering Associates, Inc., dated August,
2004.
6. The DRB held a public hearing on May 20, 2014.
7. The previous master plan approvals were #MP-04-01 and #MP-05-02
8. Nothing is changing in this project as approved previously, aside from the proposed procedural
matter as described above.
MASTER PLAN REQUIREMENT
Pursuant to Section 15.07 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations (hereafter referred to
as the SBLDRs), the Development Review Board shall require a master plan for any application of more
than ten (10) dwelling units in the Southeast Quadrant. This application may, at the applicant's request,
be combined with preliminary subdivision plat review. The DRB shall review the master plan and all
areas proposed for preliminary plat simultaneously and shall make separate findings of fact as to the
master plan and the areas reviewed for preliminary plat.
15.07 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations govern Master Plan review and approval.
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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON 2 DEPARTMENT OF
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD PLANNING & ZONING
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As the master plan may be combined with the preliminary plat, many of the items required are included
in the preliminary plat, and do not necessitate redundant mention in this paragraph. There are some
items which are exclusively tied to the master plan process which staff will try to distinguish below.
Section 15.07 (D)
(5) The DRB may in its findings of fact on the master plan, or its approval of a site plan or
preliminary plat pursuant thereto, specify certain minor land development activities
(such as but not limited to the addition of decks or porches to dwelling units) that will
not require DRB action, and may be undertaken pursuant to issuance of a Zoning
Permit.
Based on the authority granted above, the Board will specify that all requests for the approval of
footprint lots for two (2) unit and three (3) unit multi -family dwellings will only need final plat review.
DECISION
Motion by Bill Miller, seconded by Jennifer Smith, to approve Master Plan application #MP-14-01 of
South Village Communities LLC, subject to the following stipulations:
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 plans submitted by the applicant and on file in the
South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. The Master Plan is hereby amended such that any request for the approval of footprint lots for two
(2) unit and three (3) unit multi -family dwellings shall only need final plat review.
4. Any changes to the Master Plan plan shall require approval of the South Burlington Development
Review Board.
Tim Barritt—
yea
nay
abstain
not present
Mark Behr—
yea
nay
abstain
not present
Art Klugo —
yea
nay
abstain
not present
Bill Miller—
yea
nay
abstain
not present
David Parsons
vea
nay
abstain
not present
Jennifer Smith —
yea
nay
abstain
not present
John Wilking-
yea
nay
abstain
not present
Motion carried by a vote of 6 — 0 — 0
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON 3 DEPARTMENT OF
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD PLANNING & ZONING
MS-14-05
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Signed this �3—day of I " 'A 2014, by
Tim Barritt, Chair
Please note: An appeal of this decision may be taken by filing, within 30 days of the date of this
decision, a notice of appeal and the required fee by certified mail to the Superior Court, Environmental
Division. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of the notice of appeal must also be mailed to the City of South
Burlington Planning and Zoning Department at 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. See
V.R.E.C.P. 5(b) (4)(A). Please contact the Environmental Division at 802-828-1660 or
http://vermontoudiciary.org/GTC/environmental/default.aspx for more information on filing
requirements, deadlines, fees and mailing address.
The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain relevant state
permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional Permit Specialist.