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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - City Council - 07/27/2010 - Joint Meeting with Planning Commission South Burlington City Council South Burlington Planning Commission ittA 575 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT 05403 (802) 846-4106 r ' www.sburl.com Joint Meeting Tuesday, July 27, 2010 7:30pm South Burlington Municipal Offices, 575 Dorset Street AGENDA: 1. Planning Commission: Consider entering joint meeting with City Council 1. it 2. City Council: Consider entering joint meeting with Planning Commission d 3. Open to the public for items not related to the agenda-P-' fi � '�`D�`J , ,�; ►-�s IS 4. 2011 Comprehensive Plan Update (�^ �'"''� • a. The Comprehensive Plan: Statutory Requirements and Existing Plan — Paul Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning (10 mins) • b. Overview of the structure of the 2011 South Burlington Comprehensive Plan, including "Top Goals", Chapter Index, and Implementation — Paul Conner, Director of Planning:& Zoning r (5 mins) c. Review working draft of the Plan's "Top Goals" and overall direction (100 mins) d. Open to the public for additional comments and questions concerning overall direction of the Plan (20 mins) 11 Je,f1.N fd'kL Fr/"dC,�'' P: 10 i- L 5. Adjourn joint meeting and Planning Commission meeting C 6. City Council a. Consider approval of Special Event Permit for the Ground Round, August 13, 2010 f b. Consider entering executive session to discuss personnel and negotiations c. Adjourn City Council meeting Respectfully submitted, _Ler /F4/44%,-- Sanford I Miller Paul Conner City Manager Director of Planning & Zoning south 1 PLANNING & ZONING MEMORANDUM TO: South Burlington Planning Commission South Burlington City Council South Burlington City Manager FROM: Paul Conner, Director of Planning& Zoning SUBJECT: July 27, 2010 City Council/Planning Commission Meeting Notes PC and CC Members, Our first meeting involving both boards in their full presence since April of 2008 is upon us! It should be a productive and interesting meeting, with the focus being the City's ongoing Comprehensive Plan update. Procedurally, both boards will open their meetings separately and each vote to enter into a joint meeting. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Council will reconvene to consider two additional items (see attached agenda). 1. Planning Commission: Consider entering joint meeting with City Council 2. City Council: Consider entering joint meeting with Planning Commission 3. Open to the public for items not related to the agenda 4. 2011 Comprehensive Plan Update a. The Comprehensive Plan: Statutory Requirements and Existing Plan (10 mins) Staff will provide an overview of our statutory responsibilities in developing a Comprehensive Plan. In brief, a Plan is not required under state law, but if a community does elect to have a Plan, it must include a series of 10 required elements listed under 24 VSA 4382 and must be consistent with 16 statewide planning goals established under 24 VSA 4302. A Plan remains in effect for five years. The benefits of having a duly adopted (and regionally-approved) plan include access to state grant funds, ability to amend local land use regulations, consideration under Act 250, and consideration in the use of State funds. Enclosure: "Guide and Standards for Town Plan Approval": this is a short guide explaining all of this in greater detail that I had put together while working at the 575 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT 05403 tel 802.846.4106 fax 802.846.4101 www.sburl.com Rutland Regional Planning Commission. The relevant portions for our community are the 10 required elements of a plan, the 16 statewide planning goals, and the adoption procedures. b. Overview of the structure of the 2011 South Burlington Comprehensive Plan, including "Top Goals", Chapter Index, and Implementation (5 mins) Staff will provide a very brief introduction to the draft format of the Plan. Of particular note to the Commission and Council for this meeting is the approach of developing a series of"Top Goals." This was borne out of a discussion of the complexity and volume of goals in the existing Plan. The 2006 Plan includes a four-page chapter entitled" comprehensive plan goals" that includes goals, analysis, and discussion. All goals are presently organized by topic area and are implemented through objectives and policies specific to each chapter of the Plan. The Planning Commission identified a need to look at the goals in a more "holistic"recognizing that most policies affect more than one single topic area. The Commission also sought to make the goals more readable and accessible for the general public. The intent was to have a series of goals that residents could easily discuss with their neighbors at a barbeque when asked, "where is South Burlington going in the future?" Staff encourages both boards to have an open discussion of these goals. To provide some background, staff has prepared a (somewhat) brief analysis of describing the source of these draft goals and presenting some of the ideas of how those goals could be implemented. Three important notes: 1. The draft has been written by staff to "push the envelope"on some of the issues, for the consideration of the boards. Feel free to debate and discuss these items. 2. The goals, as drafted, are intended to be looked at as a complete set and balanced. No single goal outweighs the other, and no single goal should be implemented without consideration of the others. 3. The Comprehensive Plan as a whole is a broad policy document. It is intended to provide overall direction, and be the umbrella under which specific regulatory tools (such as zoning regulations) are implemented. It does not have the same force of law as a zoning regulation. Enclosures: Draft Comprehensive Plan Index; Draft "Top Goals"; Draft analysis of the "Top Goals" 2 c. Review working draft of the Plan's "Top Goals" and overall direction (100 mins) The board chairs will host a open dialogue of the draft "Top Goals" included in this packet. The objective, I believe, is to try to gather board feedback on each of the elements, and to identify any missing ones. d. Open to the public for additional comments and questions concerning overall direction of the Plan (20 mins) Following the joint board discussion, the public will be provided with the opportunity to provide additional feedback on goals that were not discussed or other overall questions regarding the Comprehensive Plan. 5. Adjourn joint meeting and Planning Commission meeting 6. City Council a. Consider approval of Special Event Permit for the Ground Round, August 13, 2010 See enclosed information (Council packets only). b. Consider entering executive session to discuss personnel and negotiations c. Adjourn City Council meeting 3 South Burlington Comprehensive Plan 2010 Update 7-27-2010 First Draft Draft Comprehensive Plan "Top Goals" Analysis Below is a staff analysis of the source and intent of the working draft of the "Top Goals"being prepared for the 2011 Comprehensive Plan. This analysis is not intended to be Comprehensive in nature, it is meant to foster discussion of these goals. INDEX: GOAL: [South Burlington will] Be affordable,with housing for households of all incomes, structures, and stages of life throughout the city; 2 GOAL: [South Burlington will] Have a well defined community,with existing neighborhoods reinforced by pedestrian-friendly new neighborhoods, mixed use corridors, employment centers, and open space; 3 GOAL: [South Burlington will] Establish a mixed-use city center as a focal point to the community; 4 GOAL: [South Burlington will] Protect its important natural areas, open spaces aquatic resources, air quality,viable agricultural resources, and recreational assets. 5 GOAL: [South Burlington will] Support a safe and efficient transportation system that connects diverse neighborhoods and prioritizes pedestrian, bicycle, and transit-supportive land use over auto-dependant uses; 6 GOAL: [South Burlington will] Provide effective and community-oriented education safety, infrastructure, and recreation services alongside transparent and accessible government operations;., 8 GOAL: [South Burlington will] Reduce energy consumption from all sources and foster appropriate renewable energyproduction; 9 GOAL: [South Burlington will] Support a diverse and vibrant economy built on quality jobs and a supportive educational and research system; 10 GOAL: [South Burlington will] Be a supportive and engaged member of the larger regional and statewide community 12 Page 1 South Burlington Comprehensive Plan 2010 Update 7-27-2010 First Draft GOAL: [South Burlington will] Be affordable, with housing for households of all incomes, structures, and stages of life throughout the city; Source: The current edition of the Plan served as the basic source for this goal. Current goals read: • "Shelter is a basic need a providing for housing is a fundamental element of the Plan.The availability of quality housing, and quality affordable housing, is important in attracting and retaining a qualified work force." P. 9 • "Help foster the creation of housing opportunities for people of all ages,income levels, and degrees of mobility" p. 40 • "Maintain a variety of housing types, in terms of rental vs. owner-occupied,density, design,and configuration." P.40 • "Provide a range of residential zoning densities throughout the City in accordance with the Land Use Section of this Plan, including at some high density districts" p 41 • "Maintain a balance of housing stock for all economic levelsofthe community." P. 133 This goal also reflects policies that the city has been putting forward for some time, such as equitable expenditures of funds o.n capital projects,support for affordable housing grants through VCDP throughout the city, providing recreational services for all different family types, and enacting zoning that provides the same bonuses for affordability throughout the entire city. Intent and Implementation The intent of this goal is to be clear that the city supports families and households of all make- types, and supports integrated neighborhoods throughout the community. The policies developed from this goal could include (but are not limited to): • Allowing for affordable housing bonuses to be continued throughout the city; • Allowing for moderately-priced housing to be a part of new housing throughout the city; • Continuing to foster a balance of rental and homeownership housing • Providing city services to meet the needs of diverse populations throughout the city; • Continuing to allow and encourage a mix of housing types (one story, multi-story, single family, multi-family, condominium ownership,fee simple ownership, etc.) Page 2 South Burlington Comprehensive Plan 2010 Update 7-27-2010 First Draft GOAL: [South Burlington will] #e 'e ia`, �nreit define community, with existing neighborhoods reinforced by pedestrian-friendly new neighborhoods, mixed use corridors, employment centers, and open space; Source: This goal was pulled together from multiple different goals and objectives listed throughout the current Plan, but not specifically enumerated into a single policy.Among the sources of this: • "It should be the goal of the City to allow for responsible development that positively contributes to the landscape while preserving the essential elements of the City's landscape that define South Burlington for future generations to enjoy." P.8 • "Existing and developing residential neighborhoods shall be identified and protected through appropriate zoning and responsible site planning.Many of these residences constitute and irreplaceable, lower cost segment of the City's existing housingstock." P.9 • "The City should strive to protect existing neighborhoods from incompatible commercial encroachment and traffic disruption through strict adherence to and enforcement of zoning regulations. In addition,the City should consider the provision of traffic calming improvements in neighborhoods experiencing large volumes of cut-through traffic." P.30 • "The City should consider increasing the residential zoning densities in areas that are planned for residential use, are located in the core area, and are currently undevelop,ed." P.30 • "Identify and protect:existing and developing residential neighborhoods" P.40 • "Encourage multiple street and,pedestrian connections to and between residential neighborhoods in order to provide adequate emergency access and traffic distribution. However, such connections should be designed in a circuitous manner in order to discourage through-traffic(i.e., traffic which does not originate:terminate,,iP the neighborhood)so as to sustain a safe, quiet living environment.'" P.42 • "Expand public utilities and services that complement and reinforce the land use and development recommendations contained in Chapter V;"infilling"is preferred to expansion of existing service areas." P.147 In addition,this goal reflects the growing interest of in the community of ensuring a high "quality of life"that includes walkable neighborhoods, ease of access to neighborhood-related services, and recognition that open space is most valuable when it is coordinated across larger tracts of land. Intent and Implementation This goal has multiple intents. It is a recognition that any new development in the city is very likely to be located near to some existing development, and that as a result the city has an opportunity to connect those neighborhoods together and foster a strong sense of community. In the past, Page 3 South Burlington Comprehensive Plan 2010 Update 7-27-2010 First Draft much of the new development took place in clustered "islands" —Mayfair Park,the Orchards, Butler Farms,the Village at Dorset Park, Dorset Farms, etc. We now have fewer large expanses of land that are un-related to other parts of the city.The intent,therefore, is to set a goal of having the new and the older be effectively blended together, and to integrate open space and commercial activity into that larger city-wide network. The implications of this goal are broad. They may include such policies as (but certainly not limited to): • Well-defined building form requirements for infill development • Continuation of the city's policy of requiring road and pedestrian connections between neighborhoods • Continuing to support connected open space, and expanding planning efforts to connect open spaces city-wide where possible; • Identifying ways in which new housing can be effectively integrated with existing housing • Supporting mixed-use development along Williston Road, Shelburne Road, Dorset Street, and elsewhere. • Supporting effective pedestrian connections between places,of business and homes GOAL: [South Burlington will] Establish a mixed-use city center as a focal point to the community; Source: This goal reflects community efforts begun in the mid 1980s. It is reflected in the current Comprehensive Plan, and is a specific section within the City's adopted Capital Budget and Plan (2006): • "It is a goal of this City to strive to establish a vital and dynamic focal point consisting of residential and commercial uses and public spaces in the Dorset Street area.This City Center will welcome travelers to the City and provide an exciting area for residents and visitors to live,work, shop and recreate."Comprehensive Plan P.7 Intent and Implementation This goal would continue the city's commitment towards this project, in terms of reconstruction of Market Street using the Federal funds we've received, our stormwater work in the area, and continuing to foster appropriate development and conservation in the area with our private sector partners. Page 4 South Burlington Comprehensive Plan 2010 Update 7-27-2010 First Draft GOAL: [South Burlington will] Protect its important natural areas, open spaces, aquatic resources, air quality, viable agricultural resources, and recreational assets; Source: This goal was represents a compilation of several goals and policies in the existing plan, as well as reflecting the greater level of knowledge the city has gained on topics such as air quality and aquatic resources. Among the sources of this: • The City plans to protect the aesthetic quality and maintain the diversity of the living environment, both natural and man-made,through open space preservation,minimized view disruption; acquisition of open adequate lakeshore properties; protection of watercourse,wetlands, and wildlife habitats; requirements for landscaping, buffers, and setbacks; protection for historic and cultural resources; and maintenance of ample outdoor recreation facilities. Both fiscal and statutory resources shall be used to this end." PP,7-8 • "It is a goal of this City to promote the conservation and restoration of its natural resources in planning for the City's future while allowing for the City's continued growth as an urban center." P. 8 • "The City plans to assist,support, and promote agricultural use of land wherever possible. In order to encourage the continuance of agricultural'use,the City shall explore such means as transfer of development rights and land trusts." P.9 • "A goal of the City is to provide for the varied recreational needs and interests of its citizens by providing areas and,.facilities,for passive recreation, active sports, cultural and educational programs." P.9 • "It is a goal of this City to support a planned strategy for land conservation and neighborhood development in the SoutheastQuadrantthat preserves areas of ecological significance, creates a cohesive and publicly accessible open space`system, and encourages neighborhood development patters,including street systems,that create walkable neighborhoods, a range of housing choices, and a strong sense of place." P.54 • "Historically significant resources should be preserved whenever appropriate." P. 160 Intent and Implementation This goal is intended to, pflectthe city's commitment to conserving and enhancing its natural and recreational resources..The challenge of this goal is that in most instances, development of land will impact some form of natural resource in the community. It is for this reason that the goal includes the term "important natural resources." While that term is not defined, it directs the city to continue to evaluate its resources and prioritize/balance those. The implications of this goal could include (but are not limited to): • Continuation of the Open Space acquisition fund; Page 5 South Burlington Comprehensive Plan 2010 Update 7-27-2010 First Draft • Continued evaluation of standards in the Land Development Regulations for conservation of resources, such as wetlands and stream banks, on site; • Development of a city-wide Open Space Plan; • Continuation of the use of zoning tools to promote conservation of connected natural resources; • Promotion and support for alternative modes of transportation to ensure the Chittenden County region stays below minimum air quality standards; • Active support for small and medium-scale agriculture where viable, including land acquisition (such as the Leduc Farm), and farmers markets; • Ongoing support for recreation, including maintaining objectives for the amount of developed recreation space available in the community(SEQ zoning,for example, sets a standard of 7.5 acres/ 1,000 population). GOAL: [South Burlington will] Support a safe and efficient transportation system that connects diverse neighborhoods and prioritizes pedestrian, bicycle, and transit- supportive land use over auto-dependant uses; Source: This goal was developed using the existing Comprehensive Plan as a starting point, and generating further discussion from that point. It is intended to reinforce the city's policy of connecting neighborhoods and streets, rather than having cul-de-sacs where unneeded. As drafted, it also"pushes the envelope" a little by promoting a land use pattern that is supported by transit lines[id,located adjacent to bus lines, and compact and dense in nature) and over development that cannot be served by transit.This is drawn from city experiences over the past few years,including public feedback from the Cars to People project of rezoning along Williston and Shelburne.Road (ongoing),the community concern over lack of transit service to the Tilley Drive medical facilities, and the Route 2 Corridor Study,which included among its recommendations more frequent transit service along Williston Road (implemented by CCTA in June of 2010). Specific elements from the 2006 Comprehensive Plan include: • "The City should become a community in which residents have safe and pleasant alternatives to roads and automobiles for both recreation and transportation by providing safe off-road connections a) adjoining municipalities, and b) among neighborhoods,schools, parks, and natural areas within South Burlington." P.9 • "It is a goal of this City to improve and expand all modes of transportation including private automobile, public transit, air, rail, biking,walking, ride sharing and private sector involvement. Such expansion and improvement shall be consonant with equal access for all income levels and abilities, reasonable costs,orderly and continued economic growth, existing and proposed land Page 6 South Burlington Comprehensive Plan 2010 Update 7-127-2010 First Draft use,the fixed supply of land,the increasing cost of energy, and other goals of this plan." P.10 • "The [recreation] path system should connect all city neighborhoods in a safe manner and should encourage multiple uses of the path.The path system should consider wildlife corridors and open spaces so that path development does not unduly interfere with these areas." P. 110 • "The City and CCTA should study and encourage the implementation of improvements to make Williston and Shelburne Roads more"transit friendly". Such improvements may include more bus shelters;the provision of transit information at most bus stops; adequate lighting at bus stops; medians to provide protection for pedestrian crossings; and transit information centers." P. 123 • "The City should encourage the layout of proposed developments along the Vermont Railway and Central Vermont Railway tracks should to consider in their layout and site design the potential for future rail stations." P. 124 • "The City may consider constructing important proposed and planned roads which benefit the community by providing efficient means of transportation and by connecting neighborhoods." P. 126 Intent and Implementation As noted above,the intent of this goal is to reinforce physical connections between neighborhoods, and, as drafted,to promote land uses that have multiple ways of being accessed (auto, bus,walk, bicycle, etc.). The implementation of this goal could include: • Continuing to require street connections associated with new development; • Providing incentives for land development to occur adjacent to existing transit routes, and in some cases actively discouraging certain types of development from locating away from bus routes, • Continuing to require the instillation of sidewalks and recreation paths alongside new development, as part of the transportation system; • Continuing the city's work<in expanding the recreation path system; • Continuing the city's membership and financial commitment to CCTA; • Continuing to require parking be located to the side or rear of new commercial and multi- family buildings, and"exploring incentives or requirements for location of front doors facing public streets, bicycle parking, and change facilities. — rti2 rnro - �-1 •_� N Page 7 South Burlington Comprehensive Plan 2010 Update 7-27-2010 First Draft GOAL: [South Burlington will] Provide effective and community-oriented education, safety, infrastructure, and recreation services alongside transparent and accessible government operations; Source: This goal seeks to pull together a series of existing goals centered on the;provision of high quality public services and facilities. The open and accessible government portion of the statement is drawn from the city's long-standing practices in the community. Among the goals examined from the existing from the Comprehensive Plan: • "It is a goal of this City to provide a quality education system:through itspublic school system and promotion of other public and private educational programs." P.9 • "A goal of the City is to provide for the varied recreational needs and interests of its citizens by providing areas and facilities for passive recreation,active sports, cultural and educational programs." P.9 • "It is a goal of this City to provide quality public and quasi-public utilities and services to all residents and businesses in a manner that is efficient,cost-effective and environmentally sound." P. 10 :. • "Maintain the quality of existing utilities or services and remedy recognized deficiencies." P. 147 • "Expand public utilities and services that complement and reinforce the land use and development recommendations contained"in Chapter V; 'infilling"is preferred to expansion of existing service areas." P. 147 • "Maintain a quality school system for both present and future residents which enhances the quality of life in the City and provides the City with a community focus and sense of pride." P. 154 • "Keep a continued balance between residential and commercial growth and a balanced tax base in"order to sustain quality affordable education services." P. 154 • "Continue the shared use of school and other public facilities when possible,which provides the community with a sense"of ownership and appreciation for the resources of the City; resulting in responsible use and public commitment to facility maintenance." P. 154 • "Provide forthe varied recreational needs of its residents." P. 102 • "Provide space for recreation suitable to the needs of various users including active sports, passive recreation, cultural and education programs." P. 102 • "Provide a balance between developed recreation areas and natural recreation areas." P. 102 Intent and Implementation This goal is designed to illustrate the city's commitment to providing high quality services and facilities at an affordable rate to the taxpayers.The implementation of this goal would include Page 8 South Burlington Comprehensive Plan 2010 Update 7-27-2010 First Draft such items as: • Development and maintenance of a capital budget and program; • Ongoing analysis of facility needs for the community, be they recreational,water and wastewater infrastructure, libraries, or municipal functions; • Provision of high-quality services to the public, including making use of internet-based tools to encourage participation and sharing of public information; • Continuing to provide high-quality educational services and facilities in the community; • Continuing to provide high-quality and cost-effective public safety services. GOAL: [South Burlington will] Reduce energy consumption from all sources and foster appropriate renewable energy production; Source: This goal was developed with the assistance of the Energy Committee. The first task that this committee set out to accomplish was creation'of:e "baseline" of energy use in the city.This was completed in the spring 2009, and will allow the city to set realistic objectives for energy attainment in the coming years. The current Comprehensive Plan includes a goal which states: • "It is a goal of this City to promote improved energy efficiency, affordable energy, and lessen our reliance(per capita)on non-renewable energy resources" P. 157. This goal is also reflective of the leadership provided by the City Council in the summer of 2008, when thekcity formally signed onto an EPA Challenge to reduce municipal energy use by at least 10%. Intent and Implementation This goal pushes the envelope on our current goal to raise the question of to what extent, and in what manner,the city will begin to address the issues of energy costs and of climate change. The implications of this goal will depend somewhat on what the final "target" is. But simply the statement that it is a goal to reduce overall energy use (rather reduce energy use per capita) would have implications. It would be a statement towards meeting climate change challenges, but could also be challenging to implement as our population grows and if,for example, a large industry(such as Magic Hat,for example)were to seek to move into our community. Energy consumption is generally examined through four lenses:transportation, residential, commercial, and industrial.This goal would set the stage for policies to be developed within each of these areas: Page 9 South Burlington Comprehensive Plan 2010 Update 7-27-2010 First Draft • Promoting weatherization of older homes, and encouraging use of energy-efficient building materials in new construction; • Supporting walkable neighborhoods and access from homes to essential services on foot rather than by car; • Amending Land Development Regulations to promote development along transit routes and discourage away from these routes; • Engaging in public education and communication on household energy reduction; • Policies for minimum energy efficiency standards for new public buildings • Providing letters of support for renewable energy production (such as solar panels); • Exploring district heating technologies • Providing incentives or requiring energy conservation in residential and commercial buildings. GOAL: [South Burlington will] Support a diverse and vibrant economy built on quality jobs and a supportive educational and research system; Source: The language for this goal is drawn substantially from existing text and goals within the Comprehensive Plan.The statement of seeking "high quality" jobs is drawn predominantly from public input and discussions atthe planning commission level during the development of this discussion draft. • "The City will to promote a stable and orderly rate of economic development in order to maintain existing jobs and provide-new employment opportunities.The City will remain aware of the substantial secondary effects of this development,such as increased demand for new housing, more numerous and extensive municipal services,and potential environmental degradation,and work to properly address such effects." P. 10 • "Promote an appropriate balance between Encourage economic growth/development and preservation of adequate while maintaining an adequate amount of open space, protecting the City's most important natural resources, and promoting a healthy and safe environment." P. 132 • "Promote Assure a diverse economic base that will reduce the City's susceptibility to cyclical fluctuations of the national economy reliability on any one sector." P. 132 • "Maintain a fiscal balance an appropriate ratio between the residential and non-residential sectors of the grand list in order to provide and the provision of necessary municipal services at the lowest tax rate to the citizens." P. 132 Page 10 South Burlington Comprehensive Plan 2010 Update 7-27-2010 First Draft • "Support those agencies, companies and groups whose role is to provide new jobs and maintain existing jobs in the area." P. 132 • "Promote higher education services which benefit the welfare of the community and region, including quality education for the citizenry, attraction and retention of business, and relatively high paying jobs." P. 155 Intent and Implementation The intent of this goal is to foster economic development that supports employment and the tax base within the community,while at the same time establishing a "bar" for the types of development that are most encouraged. It is important to note that the city's historic (at times written, at time unwritten),objective of having a 50-50 split in the Grand List between residential and non-residential does not have quite the same dynamics today as it did in the past prior to the passage of Acts 60 and 68.Since that time,the role of non-residential taxes at the local level are somewhat less influential,though on a statewide basis,the role remains as important as ever. The city's 1%taxes do present a new opportunity and benefit to the community. It is also important to note that the city's role in seeking this 50-50 balance in the past has been somewhat laissez-faire. Our physical geography and proximity to transportation alternatives has made South Burlington an attractive place for both employment and housing. Policies that could be developed under this goal: • Continuing to regularly revisitthe Land Development Regulations to foster appropriate businesses and make use of our limited overall land; • Continuing to pursue`transportation improvements (such as Exit 12B)that support the business community and others; • Continuing participation in regional economic development organizations; • Exploring design requirements to accompany benefits of density along key corridors; • Continue to support the research initiatives of local universities and allow for private sector research & development opportunities. • ►�� '4. .n;e.-r- w,t'T L. �..�.��j.r i;`I rt L'tr!'�j �t•`.-""7 t: / d Page 11 South Burlington Comprehensive Plan 2010 Update 7-27-2010 First Draft GOAL: [South Burlington will] Be a supportive and engaged member of the larger regional and statewide community. Source: This goal is a simplified version of an existing goal from the 2006 Comprehensive Plan. It is intended to reflect the city's historic and current role in the greater region, as one of the largest communities in the state, a transportation gateway, an economic node, and a leader on many issues, such as stormwater management and the leadership roles our community members have had on many regional entities. The current Comprehensive Plan includes the following goal: • "Through reciprocal cooperation with neighboring towns,regional agencies and entities with regional influence,the City plans to promote economical and efficient administration of certain public services including water supply,fire and p©lice protection,transportation, parks,water quality improvement, and waste disposal. In addition,the City, recognizes its role within a larger regional context and shall plan in cooperation with neighborng municipalities and other towns in the region." P.8 Intent and Implementation As noted above,the intent of this goal is to acknowledge the city's role in the larger region, and to continue to be an active participant.at addressing shared opportunities and challenges. Among the policies that have and can be enacted to implement this goal: • Continue active participation in regional entities such as Chittenden County Transit Authority,Chittenden County Solid Waste District, Champlain Water District,the Chittenden t✓;ounty Metropolitan Planning Organization, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, and others; • Actively participate in multi-town transportation issues and seek multi-jurisdictional solutions where possible; • Coordinate;proposed land use patterns with neighboring communities; • Continue to explore emergency service mutual aid and regional response opportunities; • Coordinate common legislative opportunities at the State and Federal level; • Foster a strong housing and economic climate throughout the region by coordinating efforts. Page 12 RUTLAND 400. attim `!.." ` REGIONAL " i.,4," r PLANNING �►�4. rimb... .,..-��— ". = : COMMISSION Guide and Standards for Town Plan Approval Introduction TERMS Vermont law states that municipalities may choose to adopt a town plan, although they are under no statutory requirement to do A dopted Plan: A municipal plan, so. having followed the proper legislatively-defined procedures and Likewise, communities are under no obligation to have their including the ten required elements set plans approved by a Regional Planning Commission. While a duly out in Title 24, Chapter 177, §4382 of adopted plan can be used to guide development and serve as the Vermont Statues, that has been evidence in Act 250 hearings, only towns with approved plans are legally adopted by the local legislative eligible to apply for Municipal Planning Grants. In addition, state body or voters. agencies proposing projects must consider local approved plans A pproved Plan: A municipal before proceeding. Regardless of whether a locally adopted plan is plan, adopted by the approved, however, it still is in effect. municipality, that thoughtfully addresses each of the ten required elements and which has addressed Required Elements each of the Act's planning goals as A community choosing to adopt a town plan must at a minimum described in Title 24, Chapter 117, 4302 of the Vermont Statutes include the ten elements or sections listed in Vermont's planning Annotated. Approval is determined statutes (Title 24, Chapter 117) - the Act (see next page). While a only upon request by the municipality. community must also follow a specific adoption procedure, this Guide focuses on the requirements for preparing a plan that would onfirmed Community: Twice in each five year period, the be approvable by the Regional Planning Commission. Regional Planning Commission must A community choosing to have their town plan approved by the hold a public hearing and vote to Regional Planning Commission must include the ten elements noted confirm the planning processes of above and address each of the Act's planning goals(see pages 7-8). member communities. All communities with approved town plans, a legitimate and open planning The Regional Planning Commission's Role process (as determined by the RPC), and which have contributed to local "A regional planning commission shall review and approve and regional planning activities are plans of its member communities, when approval is eligible for confirmation. requested and warranted.° T.24,Ch. 117, §4350(b) In order for a town plan to be approved by the RPC, it must meet four basic criteria: In theory, a town plan up for approval should have already met 1. The plan must be consistent 3. The plan must be compatible the latter three criteria, because with the goals established in with approved plans of other ■■ an adopted town plan must, by §4302 of Title 24. (see municipalities in the region; law, include each of the ten definition for"consistent"); and, elements, and must be 4. The plan must contain each compatible with both the 2. The plan must be compatible ♦■ regional plan and those of its with its Regional Plan; of the ten elements listed neighbor municipalities. under §4382. -- I — Town Plan Approval Guide A Brief History of the RPC & Plan Approvals It has been the Rutland Regional Planning Commission's policy over the last ten years to slowly augment the standards by which municipalities requesting approval of their plans are evaluated. The RPCs were first given the role of evaluating town plans in 1989 with the passage of Act 200. This same Act provided funds and incentives for municipalities to plan. The result was an increase of new or updated plans appearing throughout the state, especially in smaller communities. The Regional Planning Commission worked to encourage municipalities throughout the region to adopt some type of plan. Many of the towns chose to have the Commission assist them in the preparation of their plans while a handful wrote and adopted their own. Adopted town plans were approved by the Commission. Since that time, the RPC has begun to more stringently enforce the standards by which plans being submitted for approval are evaluated. Plan elements that would have passed in 1992 or 1997 may no longer be accepted by the Commission today. The next round of plans will have to meet the Act's requirements more effectively and consistently. Several communities have already been informed that a simple re-adoption of their old plans would not be approved. Pieces that have been missing from several plans have been local population,housing, and employment data,and proper maps. It is not the Commission's intention to have every community in the region follow a standard template. There is no single style for writing a plan that will be better received than others. It is for this reason that the criteria discussed on the following pages is not a simple checklist. THE TEN ELEMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADOPTION (T.24,Ch. 117.§4482) 1. A statement of the objectives, services, with indications of 9. An energy plan, including an policies and programs of the priority, costs, and financing analysis of energy resources, municipality to guide future methods. needs, scarcities, costs, and development of land, public services 5. A statement of policies on the problems within the municipality, and facilities, and to protect the preservation of rare and as well as statements of policy on: environment. 2. A land use plan & map and irreplaceable natural areas, the conservation of energy, the statement of present and prospective scenic and historic features and development of renewable energy land uses, including the location, resources. resources, and on patterns and amount, intensity, character, and 6. An educational facilities plan & densities of land use likely to proposed development timing of each map including a statement of result in conservation of energy. use. present and projected uses and the 10. A housing element that shall 3. A transportation plan & map local public school system. include a recommended program and statement of present and 7. A recommended program for for addressing low and moderate prospective facilities by type and the implementation of the income persons' housing needs. character. objectives of the development 4. A utility and facility plan & plan. Note: Where appropriate, municipal map,and statement of present and 8. A statement indicating how the plans shal I be based on upon prospective community facilities plan relates to development inventories, studies, and analyses of and public utilities. The plan must trends and plans for adjacent current trends. include recommendations to meet municipalities, areas, and the future needs of facilities and region. —2— Town Plan Approval Guide General Standards A development plan, to be approved, must provide evidence that each of the Act's planning goals have been considered and each of the ten elements have been adequately addressed. The Section below describes the three basic criteria by which each part of the town plan should be measured. It is designed to allow towns to be flexible in their approach to creating a development plan. The pages that follow provide a guideline of how to fulfill both pieces of the Act's planning requirements — writing the ten required elements and addressing the 16 planning goals — at a level that would be accepted by the RRPC. The RRPC's Evaluation Standard The Regional Planning Commission will look for Plan Elements that have: 1. Included a good description of the current climate; Pieces that are often overlooked 2. Considered how facilities and services in the • Detailed descriptions • Inventories municipality may be affected by future changes (eg. • Reachable goals and population); and, policies 3. Included thoughtful and `appropriate' goals and programs for each identified issue. Appropriateness The goals, objectives, and policies prepared for a development plan should be in line with the size of the community. Therefore, while small, rural towns in the region are required and encouraged to address the same issues as the larger communities, the scope should be different. A town of 1,500 residents is not expected to say that it will finance 100 units of affordable housing to help its residents. It is expected, however, to include programs appropriate to its size and scope. The same is true with transportation, recreation, facilities, utilities, etc. The ideal development plan for a small town in Vermont would have conscientious goals that are in line with the Act's goals (see page 6 of this document), objectives that are clear This report was produced using, in and attainable, and policies that would allow the town, with its part, the Vermont Statutes Annotated limited budget and personnel,to meet those goals and objectives. and the State's Planning Manual. —3— Town Plan Approval royal Guide The Rutland Sample Data for Inclusion Regional An important part of a local plan, and one that is often overlooked, is a clear and comprehensive set of inventories, studies, and analysis of Planning current trends. Commission Including a quantitative analysis of current trends in the municipality does not require a substantial investment of money or time. It does, however, add a great deal of legitimacy to the analysis, goals, The Rutland Regional Planning objectives, and policies associated with a given town plan element. Commission is a non-profit This data can either be in text or map form. In some cases, it can be far organization funded primarily by more effective to present information on a map (a wetlands inventory, the State of Vermont and member communities in Rutland County. for example)than by trying to explain it in writing. Both are acceptable forms of presenting information. The Commission is governed by a Board of Commissioners Below is a brief inventory of the data sources available to communities. comprised of one representative Note:The majority of this information can be obtained from the town office,the from each community in the Internet,or the Regional Planning Commission. region,each having one vote. The Commission's mission is to I. US Decennial Census: (most of this data can be found at the University assist communities throughout the of Vermont Center for Rural Studies'website: http://crs.uvm.edu) Census Data is generally accepted as the primary source for demographic region in their planning efforts and data for all villages, towns, cities, regions, and states. Information avail to further regional cooperation and able through the US Census includes: planning. • Population counts The Commission has a duel role of • Age,Gender,and Ethnic Distributions • Household Counts and Distributions both serving as a reviewing body • Income Distributions and Poverty Status (as in the case of plan approvals) • Employment by Occupations and Industries and a body providing technical • Numbers and types of housing units services to help towns prepare and • Housing unit characteristics(e.g.heating fuel) update development plans, zoning • Travel patterns and subdivision bylaws, and assist with other planning efforts. 2. State Employment and Community data (The Vermont Department of Employment and Training (DET) is accessible through www.vermont. Services at the Commission gov) include planning , GIS mapping, a Information available through the DET includes: planning library, and a co- • Tax rates for all towns in the state operative oil distribution program. • Unemployment rates • Tax revenues For more information regarding • Estimated Income and Population (where possible, though, use the services available to communities US Census for greater accuracy) in the region, please contact the RRPC: 3. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data (Available through the University of Vermont or the Regional Planning Commission) The State of Vermont has an array of digital data that can be used for Rutland RPC Contact creating maps for every town in the region. Information available Information through GIS data includes: • Road,building,and municipal facility maps Phone: • Water resource maps,including wetlands,rivers,and lakes (802) 775-0871 • Land resource maps,including elevations and soils Email: 4. Local data and inventories (Available through the town office or other judy(arutlandrpc.org local organizations) • Fire and police activity and operations Website: • Town facilities and properties(water,sewer,other facilities www.rutlandrpc.org • Recreational programs and library hours —4— Town Plan Approval Guide Town Plan Preparation and Review Timeline Below is a streamlined overview of the Town Plan adoption process,as required by the Act.The Town Plan approval process is also listed,with a recommended timeline.Please refer to the Vermont Statutes or the Municipal Guide for Land Use Regulation for details concerning the adoption process. 18 MONTHS PRIOR TO PLAN EXPIRATION Regional Planning Commission sends a letter to the local Planning Commission to notes them the plan will expire in 18 months. Local Planning Commission prepares or updates the Plan. A. PLANNING COMMISSION STEPS , B. SELECTBOARD STEPS 1. Once a plan involving public participation has been prepared, the The Selectboard holds a public hearing on the Plan not less than 30 nor more than 120 days Planning Commission must hold a Y public hearing on the document. after the Plan has been submitted by the Planning Commission. (Note that in municipalities of more than 2,500 residents,the Selectboard must hold two public hearings.) 2.At least 30 days prior to the public hearing, the Planning Commission must send the Plan*to: 2. Public notice of the public hearing must be • Planning Commission Chairs of published and posted at least 15 days in abutting municipalities advance of the hearing. • Executive Director of the Regional Contact the RRPC, �- Planning Commission preferably sooner • The VT Department of Housing and rather than later 3. Following the public hearing, the Community Affairs ■■� ■■■ ■■■■■■■■■■� Selectboard may adopt the Plan or may make • Any community/interest/business ■ revisions. If major revisions are made, the 0 group that has requested ■ Selectboard must hold another public hearing. ■ r�,aa n notification in writing � (*Note:If the Plan update is an amendment, whereby only certain parts of the plan will be RPC APPROVAL readopted,the Planning Commission must also —� prepare a report detailing the effects of the changes upon the Act's planning goals and I. The town's selecboard may request RPC approval of the Plan include this report in the mailing.) (although it is not required to do so-the plan remains a legal document) Written request may take place before or after adoption.The RRPC will 3. Public notice of the public hearing review the plan prior to the local Planning Commission's Public Hearing must be published and posted at least and notes the town of any changes that would be needed for approval. 15 days in advance of the hearing. 2. The Regional Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and 4. Following the hearing, the Planning approve or disapprove the Plan Commission may make changes to the NMI draft plan and then may forward it to 3. Public notice of the hearing must be warned at least 15 days in advance the Selectboard. 4. If the RPC does not approve the plan, it shall state the reasons why. If the town chooses to make alterations and re-submit the Plan for approval, a Public Hearing and decision must be made within 45 days —5— Town Plan Approval Guide Specific Standards for the Ten Required Elements This section sets out specific evaluation standards for each of the ten required elements of a development plan (listed on page 2). While considering these minimum standards it is important 1. The statement of objectives, policies and board is not required, it is encouraged. programs should: • Discuss the ability of the school system to meet the • Include statements and policies that are tailored to needs of children and adults, with specific reference the needs of the individual community and relate to to attendance trends, school facilities, and future the text of each plan section needs • Include programs that are realistic and attainable 7. The recommended program for the 2. The land use plan & map should: implementation of the objectives should: • Describe proposed land use areas in the community • Discuss how the town and/or planning commission and define their present and proposed uses and expects to address some or all of the objectives character. listed in the plan. • Present each land use area and demonstrate why the • The element need not make specific reference to area is best suited for those uses. each objective, but should demonstrate that the community has considered the goals, objectives, 3. The transportation plan and map should: policies,and programs it has listed in the plan. • Include an inventory of existing roads and other facilities, a discussion of the problems being faced 8. The statement of how the plan relates to by residents and businesses, and a set of possible development trends and plans for adjacent solutions that the community can work toward. municipalities and the region should: • Show evidence that the town has examined and 4. The utility and facility plan & map should: considered the trends and development plans of • Describe the present and desirable location, adjacent municipalities, especially along the border character, and capacity of the following public • Demonstrate that the plan is in conformance with facilities (as appropriate to the size of the the Regional Plan. community): — Parks,playgrounds,and recreation areas — Cultural and health 9. The energy plan & map should: - Religious institutions,community centers • Discuss how future development in the town can - Governmental and civic buildings support energy efficiency — both in terms of - Public water and sewer individual buildings andgeneral land use patterns. - Police,fire,and emergency services g - Solid waste transfer • Include a set of goals and objectives that support - Telecommunications energy efficiency in general and also present • Describe how changes in population will affect the specific objectives on which the municipality can need for services have an effect. 5. The statement on the preservation of rare 10. The housing element should: and irreplaceable natural areas, scenic and • An inventory of the existing housing stock historic features and resources should: • A comparison between the existing housing stock and • Include a list of the of the rare and irreplaceable recent population trends(increases in numbers,drop in areas and features within the community. average household size,etc.) • Include policies that will take steps to ensure the • A measurement of the ability of the town's residents to preservation of the identified features and resources. reasonably afford safe,fair housing • An analysis of future needs in the community • A set of goals and policies that support affordable 6. The education facilities plan & map should: housing and include provisions for the community to • The state's Planning Manual suggests that this assist in its development and meet the projected element be written in conjunction with the town's housing needs. school board. While working closely with the school —6— Town Plan Approval Guide Planning Goals Required for Approval In order for a development plan to be approved by the Regional Planning Commission, it must be consistent with the goals listed in Chapter 117(and summarized on page 8 of this document). The opening pages of Chapter 117 (T.24) of the Vermont Statutes TERMS Annotated lists two sets of planning goals that all municipalities, regional planning commissions,and state agencies are expected to further. GG Consistent with the goals": The first set includes a list of four general goals that are broadly As defined by the statutes, a applicable and can be achieved using a variety of techniques.The second plan is consistent with the state's set lists 16 specific issues facing Vermont communities. In some cases, goals when it has made substantial progress towards attaining them or these goals overlap one or more of the elements required to be included in when the plan explains why the goal a development plan. In other cases, such as goal six — to provide and is not relevant or not attainable and maintain a strong and diverse economy — while there is no requirement indicates what steps will be taken to that the goal be included in an adopted plan, it must be present in order for minimize any negative impacts result- the plan to be approved by the Regional Planning Commission. ing from not following the particular Because not every goal is explicitly stated among the ten required goal. elements of a town plan, it is especially important that communities review them before completing a draft town plan. Summary of Criteria for Required Planning Goals Note that these goals,as well as those listed on page 8 of this document must be addressed in a plan that is submitted for regional planning commission approval. As noted above,there are several planning goals in Goal 3: To broaden access to educational and vocational the Vermont Statutes that must be addressed in an training approved plan. Below is a brief summary of the RPC's evaluation criteria for goals that are NOT directly • At least one of the objectives and policies in the addressed among the ten required elements(pages 2& education section should discuss plausible ways to 4)of a plan. broaden access to education for adults and others. Goal 1: To plan development so as to maintain the historic Goal 6: To maintain and improve the quality of air,water, settlement patterns of compact village and urban wildlife,and land resources centers separated by rural countryside Goal 10: To provide for the wise and efficient use of natural resources... • The plan must make efforts to curb strip development along major highways and encourage • The plan should include an inventory and problem village centers. analysis of water, wetland, and land resources, • This goal should be addressed in the land use and wildlife, ridgelines, and other important natural transportation elements of the plan and resources. demonstrate the connection between the two. • The plan should present a series of goals and • Note that there are three sub-goals in this section; objectives for preserving and enhancing natural they are listed on the next page. resources. Goal 2: To provide a strong and diverse economy... Goal 9: To encourage and strengthen agricultural andr forest practices • The plan should examine the current employment statistics in the community, as well as characterize • The land use section of the town plan should the potential for growth. discuss encouraging these practices • The plan should explore options of how to • Note that there are several sub-goals listed on encourage businesses to locate in the town and/or page 8 of this document. make employment more accessible for residents. —7— Town Plan Approval Guide THE STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS (T.24,Ch. 117,§4302)-note that the sections below may be paraphrased in some cases. "It is the... intent of the legislature that municipalities, 6. To maintain and improve the quality of air, water, regional planning commissions,and state agencies shall wildlife and land resources; engage in a continuing planning process that will further the To encourage the efficient use of energy and the following goals:" development of renewable energy resources; GENERAL GOALS... 8. To maintain and enhance recreational opportunities for Vermont residents and visitors; 1. to establish a coordinated, comprehensive planning A. Growth should not significantly diminish the value and process and policy framework to guide decisions; availability of outdoor recreational opportunities; 2. To encourage citizen participation at all levels of the B. Public access to non-commercial outdoor recreational planning process, and to assure that decisions shall be opportunities... should be identified, provided, and made at the most local level possible commensurate with protected where appropriate; their impact; 9. To encourage and strengthen agricultural and forest 3. To consider the use of resources and the consequences of practices. growth and development for the region and the state, as A. Strategies to protect long-term viability of agricultural and well as the community in which it takes place; forest lands should be encouraged and should include 4. To encourage and assist municipalities to work maintaining low overall density; creatively together to develop and implement plans: B. The manufacture and marketing of value-added agricultural and forest products should be encouraged; C. The use of locally-grown food products should be .SPECIFIC GOALS... encouraged; D. Sound forest and agricultural practices should be I. To plan development so as to maintain the historic encouraged; settlement pattern of compact village and urban centers E. Public investment should be planned to as to minimize separated by rural countryside. development pressure on agricultural and forest land; A. Intensive residential development should be encouraged 10. To provide for the wise and efficient use of Vermont's primarily in areas related to community centers; strip natural resources and to facilitate the appropriate development along highways should be discouraged; extraction of earth resources and the proper restoration B. Economic Growth should be encouraged in locally and preservation of the aesthetic qualities of the area; designated growth areas,or employed to revitalize existing 1 1. To ensure the availability of safe and affordable housing village and urban centers,or both; for all Vermonters C. Public investments should reinforce the general character and planned growth patters of the area; A. Housing should be encouraged to meet the needs of a diversity of social and income groups in each Vermont 2. To provide a strong and diverse economy that provides community, particularly for those citizens of low and satisfying and rewarding job opportunities and that moderate incomes; maintains high environmental standards, and to expand B. New and rehabilitated housing should be safe, sanitary, economic opportunities in areas with high unemployment located conveniently to employment and commercial or low per capita incomes; centers, and coordinated with the provision of necessary public facilities and utilities; 3. To broaden access to educational and vocational training C. Sites for multi-family and manufactured housing should be opportunities sufficient to ensure the full realization of readily available in locations similar to those generally the abilities of all Vermonters; used for single-family conventional dwellings; 4. To provide for safe, convenient, economic and energy D. Accessory apartments within of attached to single family efficient transportation systems that respect the integrity residences which provide affordable housing... should be of the natural environment, including public transit allowed. options and paths for pedestrians and bicyclers 12. To plan for, finance and provide an efficient system of 5. To identify, protect, and preserve important natural and public facilities and services to meet future needs. historic features of the Vermont landscape,including: A. Public facilities and services should include fire and police protection, emergency medical services, schools, water A. Significant natural and fragile areas; supply and sewage and solid waste disposal; B. Outstanding water resources, including lakes, rivers, aquifers,shorelands,and wetlands; B. The rate of growth should not exceed the ability of the community and the area to provide facilities and services. C. Significant scenic roads,waterways,and views; D. Important historic structures, sites, or districts, 13. To ensure the availability of safe and affordable child care and archeological sites and archeologically sensitive areas; to integrate child care issues into the planning process. —8— Town Plan Approval Guide South Burlington Comprehensive Plan • Working Outline (11 May 2010) Williston & Shelburne Road Corridors 1.w„introduction Airport & Light Industrial Areas Southeast Quadrant 1.1 THE C,1Y *List to be continued 1.2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 .3 THE PLAN B. Visual Design 2 Statemel1t,Of policy 3.3 OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES A. General 2.1 VISION AND TOP GOALS B. Visual Design C. City Center 2.2 OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES D. Williston & Shelburne Road Corridors A. Social Infrastructure E. Airport & Light Industrial Areas Population and Growth Management F. Southeast Quadrant Housing G. [Continue with planning areas here] Economic Development Facilities and Services 3.4 COMPATIBILITY Quality of Life B. Gray Infrastructure 4. communityy_gssesment Transportation 4.1 SOCIAI.. INFRASTRUCTURE Energy Public Utilities A. Population B. Housing C. Blue Infrastructure C. Economy Potable Water D. Community Facilities and Services Wastewater E. Quality of Life Stormwater Water Resources 4.2. GRAY INFRASTRUCTURE D. Green Infrastructure A. Transportation Ecological Resources B. Energy Cultural Resources C. Public Utilities Recreation Resources 4.3. Bi uE INFRASTRUCTURE 2.3 IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS A. Potable Water B. Wastewater Treatment 3• land use plan C. Stormwater Utility D. Water Resources 3.1 CURRENT LAND USE 3.2 FUTURE AN[) USE 4•4. GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE A. Land Use Planning Areas A. Ecological Resources City Center B. Cultural Resources C. Recreation Resources Developed with financial support from the Vermont Municipal Planning Grant program South Burlington Comprehensive Plan • Working Outline (11 May 2010) 5. References and Resources A. Maps B. Plans and Studies C. Data Tables D. Resource List E. End Notes Developed with financial support from the Vermont Municipal Planning Grant program South Burlington Comprehensive Plan 2010 Update 7-15-2010 Draft Vision Statement: South Burlington will strive to be a sustainable, cohesive community, with a high quality of life comprised of distinct, affordable neighborhoods, quality natural environments, strong employment opportunities, and a vibrant sense of community. Goals of the Community: South Burlington will achieve its vision by continually challenging itself to balance the following community-wide goals. The city will: • Be affordable, with housing for households of all incomes , structures, and stages of life throughout the city; • Have a well defined community, with existing neighborhoods reinforced by pedestrian-friendly new neighborhoods, mixed use corridors, employment centers, and open space; • Establish a mixed-use city center as a focal pointto the community; • Protect its important natural areas, open spaces, aquatic resources, air quality, viable agricultural resources, and recreational assets; • Support a safe and efficient transportation system that connects diverse neighborhoods and prioritizes pedestrian, bicycle, and transit-supportive land use over auto-dependant uses; • Provide effective and community-oriented education, safety, infrastructure, and recreation services alongside transparent and accessible government operations; • Reduce energy consumption from all sources and foster appropriate renewable energy production; • Support a diverse and vibrant economy built on quality jobs and a supportive educational and research system; and, • Be a supportive and engaged member of the larger regional and statewide community. CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE APPLICATION Type of Application E Annual Permit Special Event Permit Date of Application: 7 lig' ( (b Name of Establishment: vv cx Free Erca - It Address of Establishment : Name and Address of Owner: '(,cA Po. `%dam 1g-7 f(oLik-S'LriLl , rv) 1� `i ` 1 Name and Address of Operator: e:). . Ants Complete Description of Show: Lu��l r� & ). 94-co,c�3 Cc", r 14,v Date( s) of Show and Hour(s ) of Operator: Date(s) / ( 31 ( 0 Hour( s) Li— S 47 v Security Provisions : —tiny 0v r c. ke.) u S ci&e/.rr i,� �2 R. /cJ ,'\-Pvrr' Lee) t -1, r c, Z.cl�l Y1 _t .y,en 4 Rego 1- `6 As applicant, I have read and understand the provision of the South Burlington Ordinance Regarding Licensure of Regulation of Circuses , Carnivals and Other Shows . I also understand that only the specific type of entertainment applied for in this license is permitted and that additional types of entertainment will require an additional application. efiL Signature South Burlington City Council Action: 1 . Verification of license fee : (See Section 6 of Ordinance) City Manager 2 . Verication of approval standards : (See Section 4 of Ordinance) Council C air 3 . Application of License has been approved/disapproved by South Burlington City Council on .juiy 27 h_ 4 . Special Conditions attached to License (See Section 5 of Ordinance) . • South Burlington City Council Chair 7- 7- is Date C yu.L,„cro iiiiplW..... yo.(, City of South Burlington ok Rt 575 DORSET STREET �1����//� SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403-6260 OFFICE OF -- - ---a CITY CLERK �y:-' DONNA S.KINVILLE ro W X M'F�� TEL.(802)846-4105 SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT OR CATERING PERMIT FULL NAME OF PERSON, PARTNERSHIP, CORPORATION: C)U ,,\L ncu ,\ C\ DOING BUSINESS AS (TRADENAME): ADDRESS: cc''33 t1L l L, -tH,. \ h(_\ , So. ?).t.it 14 t1 �1-6i'G43 DATE RECEIVED BY CLERKS OFFICE: / - 1-/ - Ic POLICE DEPARTMENT APPROVAL: so_catrile8 DATE i Z FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVAL: (2-e—abeettheA DATE 7-2?_6 ZONING APPROVAL: S,e.,__OA(tail erl DATE 7-22 IC) 17,,, 0-t(L ik„(;(kS/J+t 7-2Z1� O cQ-t— DATE SENT TO MONTPELIER: Laura From: Justin Rabidoux Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 10:39 AM To: Laura Subject: RE: Ground Round Entertainment Attachments: image001.jpg Laura, I'm OK with the permit. Justin From: Laura Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 8:50 AM To: Doug Brent; Justin Rabidoux; tWhipple@sbpdvt.org; ray Subject: Ground Round Entertainment Please check this permit out and if it is approved, it will go on for July 27, 2010 special Council meeting. Thank you, Laura 4110 von otto Li, • Laura Kimball Deputy City Clerk City of South Burlington 575 Dorset Street South Burlington,Vt. 05403 lkimball@sburl.com 1 Laura From: ray Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 11:11 AM To: Laura Subject: RE: Ground Round Entertainment No zoning issues. Ray Belair Administrative Officer City of So. Burlington 802-846-4106 From: Laura Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 8:50 AM To: Doug Brent; Justin Rabidoux; tWhipple©sbpdvt.org; ray Subject: Ground Round Entertainment Please check this permit out and if it is approved, it will go on for July 27, 2010 special Council meeting. Thank you, Laura 11 *oft affe, Laura Kimball Deputy City Clerk City of South Burlington 575 Dorset Street South Burlington,Vt. 05403 lkimball@sburl.com 1 Laura From: Doug Brent Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 8:53 AM To: Laura Subject: RE: Ground Round Entertainment Attachments: image001.jpg Laura-This looks OK with me. Doug From: Laura Sent: Thu 7/22/2010 8:49 AM To: Doug Brent; Justin Rabidoux; tWhipple@sbpdvt.org; ray Subject: Ground Round Entertainment Please check this permit out and if it is approved, it will go on for July 27, 2010 special Council meeting. Thank you, Laura v43 vela Ife Laura Kimball Deputy City Clerk City of South Burlington 575 Dorset Street South Burlington,Vt. 05403 lkimball@sburl.com 1 Laura From: Trevor Whipple [twhipple@sbpdvt.org] Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 10:48 AM To: Laura Subject: RE: Ground Round Entertainment Laura, I'm happy to grant my approval of this permit. I would request that Ground Round commit to the City that they will have adequate staff on duty and present in the outdoor area to assure adherence to all liquor laws. Thank you, Trevor Trevor S.Whipple Chief of Police City of South Burlington 19 Gregory Drive South Burlington,VT 05403 (802)846-4155 twhipple(a)sbpdvt.orq From: Laura [mailto:lkimball@sburl.com] Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 8:50 AM To: Doug Brent; Justin Rabidoux; Trevor Whipple; ray Subject: Ground Round Entertainment Please check this permit out and if it is approved, it will go on for July 27, 2010 special Council meeting. Thank you, Laura Laura Kimball Deputy City Clerk City of South Burlington 575 Dorset Street South Burlington,Vt. 05403 lkimball@sburl.com 1