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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
STONEHEDGE SOUTH AREA ASSOCIATION — K CLUSTER
STONEHEDGE DRIVE
SITE PLAN #SP-06-560
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Stonehedge South Area Association K Cluster, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is
seeking to amend a previously approved plan for a condominium complex, known as
Cluster K of the Stonehedge Condominium Complex. The amendment consists of
revising the landscaping plan for the property, Cluster K, Stonehdege Drive. Based on
the plans and supporting material contained in the document file for this application, the
Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. This project consists of site plan approval to amend a previously approved site
plan to amend a previously approved plan for a condominium complex, known as
Cluster K of the Stonehedge Condominium Complex. The amendment consists
of revising the landscaping plan for the property, Cluster K, Stonehdege Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is the Stonehedge South Area
Association, K Cluster.
3. The subject property is located in the Residential 4 (R4 Zoning District).
4. The application was received on September 29, 2006.
5. The plan submitted consist of a three (3) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled,
Stonehedge — K Cluster Existing Condtions", prepared by T.J. Boyle and
Associates, dated 9/21/06.
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
6. There will be no changes to building or overall coverage.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
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8. Access is provided via two (2) curb cuts off Stonehedge Drive. No changes are
proposed.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. All parking is existing with no changes proposed.
11. 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 not shown on
the plan.
12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply.
Landscaping
13. The applicant is proposing to remove several White Pine trees which are either
diseased or dead. These trees were in place before the Stonehedge
development was built. The applicant is proposing $1700 worth of new
landscaping in it's place. The applicant must post a $1700 landscaping bond.
The new landscaping plan is acceptable.
14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(4) of the Land Development Regulations, snow
storage areas must be shown on the plan. Snow storage areas are not depicted
on the plan.
Outdoor Lighting
15. No changes to exterior lighting are proposed.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to the site plan applications:
Traffic
16. There will be no traffic impacts.
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(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set
forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
17. 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.
18. The building is existing. The proposal is in keeping with this requirement.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest
extent practicable.
19. Parking is located on the rear, east side and front of the building. No changes are
proposed.
20. Section 13.01 of the Land Development Regulations requires that bicycle parking
or storage facilities be provided for employees, residents, and visitors to the site.
It has already been noted that a bicycle rack is not cited 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.
21. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground.
22. The plans do not indicate changes in utility service.
(0 The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to cerate attractive
transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be
encouraged.
23. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(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.
24. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
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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.
25. 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.
26. No changes to existing underground utilities.
(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).
27. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations,
screened dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. A screened
dumpster location is not shown on the plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves
Site Plan #SP-06-60 to amend a previously approved site plan for a previously
approved plan for a condominium complex, known as Cluster K of the Stonehedge
Condominium Complex. The amendment consists of revising the landscaping plan
for the property, Cluster K, Stonehedge Drive, based on the following conditions:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this
approval shall remain in effect.
2) The plan shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval
of the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plans shall
be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance.
a) The plan shall be revised to note the location of the bicycle rack.
b) The plan shall be revised to note the location of the snow storage area.
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c) The plan shall be revised to show the screened dumpster locations, if any.
3) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Administrative Officer or Development Review Board.
4) The applicant shall post a $1700 landscape bond prior to installation of the new
landscaping. This bond shall remain in full effect for three (3) years to assure that
the landscaping has taken root and has a good chance of survival.
Signed on this � ay of a r6h el , 2006 by
R o d J. 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 $110 filing fee and be filed within 15 days
of the date of this decision.
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