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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
SOUTH VILLAGE COMMUNITIES, LLC — 74 SO. JEFFERSON ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-14-10
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
South Village Communities, LLC, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking
approval to amend a previously approved plan for two (2) 12 unit multi -family dwellings
& one (1) 10 unit multi -family dwelling. The amendment consists of: 1) increasing the
building coverage from 32.7% to 33.7%, and 2) increasing the building height of the
building at 74 South Jefferson Road by 0.5 feet to 33.2 feet, 74, 110 & 144 South
Jefferson Road.
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. South Village Communities, LLC; is seeking approval to amend a previously approved
plan for two (2) 12 unit multi -family dwellings & one (1) 10 unit multi -family dwelling.
The amendment consists of: 1) increasing the building coverage from 32.7% to 33.7%,
and 2) increasing the building height of the building at 74 South Jefferson Road by 0.5
feet to 33.2 feet, 74, 110 & 144 South Jefferson Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is South Village Communities, LLC.
3. The subject property is located in the Southeast Quadrant Zoning District.
4. The application was received on April 3, 2014.
5. The plan submitted consist of a seven (7) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled,
"Lot 50 Overall Site Plan", prepared Civil Engineering Associates, Inc., dated May, 2013,
and last revised on 3/28/14.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Building coverage is 33.7% (maximum allowed is 50%). Overall coverage is 65%
(maximum allowed is 65%).
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
7. Access is provided via two (2) curb cuts on So. Jefferson Road. No changes proposed.
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Circulation
8. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
9. No changes to parking are proposed.
10. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G) (5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking shall be provided on the subject property. A bicycle rack is shown on the plan.
11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application.
Landscaping
12. No landscaping changes proposed.
13. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) (7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow
storage areas must be shown on the plan. The plan does indicate the snow storage
areas.
Outdoor Lighting
14. 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
15. 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,
16. 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
17. This criterion will continue to be met.
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(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings,
18. No changes are proposed. Parking is currently located to the rear and sides of the
buildings.
19. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is noted on the plan.
(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
20. No changes are proposed.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground,
21. No changes are proposed.
(f) 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.
22. This requirement is being met.
(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
23. 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,
24. 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.
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25. No changes proposed except for the relocation of an electrical transformer.
(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),
26. A dumpster storage area is shown on the plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves site
plan application #SP-14-10 of South Village Communities, LLC subject to the following
conditions:
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.
4. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative
Officer prior to occupancy or use of the building.
5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this day of �/ / / 2014 b
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ymond I Belair, Administrative 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 $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days
of the date of this decision.
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.
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