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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-92-0000 - Decision - 0301 Swift StreetFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION STATE OF VERMONT COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON dal 9 Re: Findings of Fact, application of Edward and Janet Austin, for a planned residential development consisting of subdividing a 2.6 acre parcel into two (2) 1.3 acre parcels, 301 Swift Street. On the loth of November, 1992 the South Burlington Planning Commission approved the request of Edward and Janet Austin for final plat approval under Section 204 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations based on the following findings: 1. This project consists of subdividing a 2.6 acre lot into two (2) lots of 1.3 acre each. Lot #1 is currently developed with a single family residence and lot #2 is undeveloped. The sketch plan was reviewed on April 14, 1992. 2. This property located at 301 Swift Street is located within the Southeast Quadrant District. It is bounded on the east by two (2) single family residences, on the south by undeveloped land and on the north by Swift Street. 3. The proposed subdivision lies entirely within the restricted area under the SEQ zoning. In order for a new residential lot to be created within a restricted area, it must be reviewed and approved as a Planned Residential Development under Section 26.602 of the zoning regulations. It must also meet the standards setforth under Section 19.15 of the zoning regulations regarding Planned Unit Developments. One of the goals of PUD's is to "encourage innovation in design and layout, and more efficient use of land". 4. The proposed subdivision will comply with Section 26.606A of the zoning regulations since the new lot being created will designate the front portion of the lot as an undisturbed area. This area is currently mostly wooded and this designation will result in the developed portion of the lot remaining invisible from Swift Street. 5. The proposed subdivision will comply with Section 26.606B of the zoning regulations since all buildings to be constructed will be restricted to the rear potion of the lot. This design will result in the preservation of the Swift Street scenic view corridor and preserve existing vegetation in the front portion of the lot. 6. Access: Access to the new lot (lot #2) will be via a 30 foot r.o.w. from Swift Street to a new 20 foot r.o.w. across lot #1. Sight distance on Swift Street is acceptable. 1 7. Area and Dimensions: Both lots meet the minimum lot size requirement of 12,000 square feet and the frontage requirement of 100 feet. 8. Sewer: A sewer allocation of 450 gpd is required. The applicant should pay the per gallon fee prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit. 9. Recreation fee: The recreation fee should be paid prior to the issuance of a zoning/building permit. 10. Legal documents: Prior to the issuance of a zoning/building permit, the applicant should record appropriate legal documents granting access across lot #1 and the Skiff property. These should be approved by the City Attorney. DECISION & CONDITIONS Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning Commission approves the Final Plat application of Edward and Janet Austin for a planned residential development consisting of subdividing a 2.6 acre parcel into two (2) 1.3 acre parcels as depicted on a plan entitled, "Edward L. Jr. & Janet T. Austin, Swift Street, South Burlington, Vermont, Site Plan", prepared by Donald L. Hamlin Consulting Engineers, Inc., dated 9/17/92, with the following stipulations: 1. Prior to recording the final plat, the applicant shall record in the South Burlington land records the legal documents listed below. The legal documents shall be approved by the City Attorney prior to recording. a) The appropriate legal documents securing the driveway r.o.w. over lot #1 and the Skiff property. b) the appropriate legal documents for the shared use and maintenance of the existing private 6" sewer line serving the three (3) properties. c) A "Notice of Condition" addressing the area of lot #2 which will not be disturbed except as necessary to install the driveway. 2. Prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit for lot #2, the applicant shall pay the required recreation fee. 3. A sewer allocation of 450 g.p.d. is granted for lot #2. The applicant shall pay the required sewer allocation fee prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit. 2 4. The applicant shall record the final plat plan in the South Burlington Land Records within 90 days or this approval is null and void. The final plat plan shall be signed by the Planning Commission Chairman or Clerk prior to recording. Chairm n South Burlington Planning Commission D to 3