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SOUTH BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD 29 MARCH 2022
The South Burlington Development Review Board held a special meeting on Tuesday, March
29, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. in the Auditorium, City Hall, 180 Market Street, and via Zoom
interactive technology.
MEMBERS PRESENT: D. Philibert, Chair; D. Albrecht, J. Langan, F. Kochman, Q. Mann
Others Present: P. Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning; B. Brown, Planning & Zoning
Assistant; T. Barnes, A. Klugo, W. Guisbond, J. Goldman, S. Bewlay, D. Brouer, Matt, Nick, B.
Newton, Sean, L. Bailey, M. Hamelin, J. Lance, Joel, K. Reagan, P. Bradley, WCAX, Local 22/44.
Ms. Philibert called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m.
1. Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Ms. Philibert did not provide emergency evacuation procedures as she stated only staff was present in
person.
2. Additions, deletions, or changes in order of agenda items
None.
3. Announcements
None.
4. Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda
None.
5. Consideration of reopening preliminary and final plat application #SD-21-28 of Beta
Air, LLC to consolidate five existing lots ranging from 1.53 to 736.2 acres into one lot
of 747.92 acres and to construct the first phase of a new concurrent application for
a master plan, to include a 344,000 sf manufacturing and office building, improving
approximately 2,400 ft of private road, and constructing associated site
improvements, 3070 Williston Road.
Ms. Philibert noted that the Board previously closed the public hearings on Master Plan
application (#MP-21-02) and Preliminary and Final Plat SD-21-28. In the Board’s
deliberations on these two applications, the board identified a need for additional
information may be needed to issue a decision on SD-21-28. The only order of business is
to vote on and schedule a reopening of the hearing on SD-21-28.
Ms. Philibert gave a procedural overview of how this item will be heard.
Ms. Philibert made a motion that the Development Review Board reopen Preliminary Plat
and Final Plat Application #SD-21-18 for a date to be determined by the Board today.
Mr. Kochman noted that the application number stated in the motion was incorrect.
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Ms. Philibert then revised her motion that the Development Review Board reopen
Preliminary Plat and Final Plat application #SD-21-28 for a date to be determined by the
Board today. Mr. Kochman seconded.
Mr. Albrecht asked if Mr. Conner could provide any more information. Mr. Conner stated
that the DRB issued an approval for MP-21-02 on 3/22/22. As part of the deliberations for
that and the SD-21-28 application, the Board felt that there may be additional testimony
that is needed to reach a conclusion on the project due to the determination based by the
master plan on the arrangement of the site.
Mr. Klugo, representing the applicant, thanked the DRB and Staff for the opportunity to
reopen the application and work through the additional information the Board feels they
need to make a decision on SD-21-28.
Mr. Barnes spoke in favor of reopening the hearing and urged the Board to work with the
applicant to find a path forward.
Ms. Philibert made a motion to enter a Deliberative Session to discuss the application SD-
21-28. Mr. Kochman seconded. The motion was approved 5-0. The Board and Mr. Conner
removed themselves from the public meeting.
Following a brief pause, the Board re-entered and resumed the public meeting.
Ms. Philibert restated the original motion, that the Development Review Board reopen
Preliminary Plat and Final Plat Application #SD-21-28 for a date to be determined by the
Board today. A vote was then taken. All voted in favor, motion passed 5-0-0.
The Board then set a date and time for the reopened hearing of Monday, April 25, 2022 at
7:00pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:47 p.m.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD 19 APRIL 2022
The South Burlington Development Review Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, 19 April
2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium, City Hall, 180 Market Street, and via Go to Meeting
interactive technology.
MEMBERS PRESENT: D. Philibert, Chair; J. Langan, S. Wyman, D. Albrecht, F. Kochman, Q. Mann
ALSO PRESENT: D. Hall, Administrative Officer; M. Keene, Development Review Planner; S.
Gervais, C. Gingras, M. O’Brien, J. Dagesse, D. Carman, L. Lackey, J. Cameron, Humane Society
of Chittenden County, D. Wood.
1. Instructions on exiting the building in case of an emergency:
Ms. Philibert provided instruction for emergency exit from the building.
2. Additions, deletions, or changes in order of agenda items:
No changes were made to the agenda.
3. Comments and questions from the public not related to the Agenda:
No issues were raised.
4. Announcements:
Ms. Keene advised that the Council has appointed John Stern to take over the remainder of Mr.
Langan’s term, effective 17 May.
5. Continued Site Plan Application #SP-22-003 of RHTL Partners, LLC, to modify a
previously approved plan for a 10,000 sq. ft. automotive sales, service and repair
building on an existing 2.61 acre lot. The amendment consists of constructing a 3,155
sq. ft. building expansion, 1795 Shelburne Road:
Staff advised that revised materials were not submitted prior to packet publication and
recommended the Board continue the hearing to 17 May 2022.
Mr. Kochman moved to continue SP-22-003 to 17 May 2022. Ms. Wyman seconded. Motion
passed 6-0.
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6. Site plan Application #SP-22-013 of the City of South Burlington to amend a previously
approved plan for a multi-unit residential complex known as Stonehedge. The
amendment consists of redeveloping an existing stormwater swale by removing soil
materials within an existing Class II wetland buffer, 0 Stonehedge Drive:
Ms. Gingras indicated the project involves 320 feet of swale connecting to Szymanski Park.
Over the years, the level of water has come up and there are heavy roots preventing water
from flowing. The project will clear a foot of depth to restore the drainage. This is a Class II
wetland, and the City has a permit for this work.
Ms. Keene confirmed that the proposed work is allowed under the new zoning regulations.
Public comment was solicited. There was no public comment.
Mr. Albrecht moved to close SP-22-013. Ms. Philibert seconded. Motion passed 6-0.
7. Site Plan Application #SP-22-014 of the City of South Burlington to redevelop a
stormwater swale by removing soil materials within an existing Class II wetland and
buffer within Szymanski Park, 33 Andrews Avenue:
Ms. Gingras explained that this is part of the previous application and is on property owned by
the City of South Burlington, which requires a separate application. The area was shown on a
plan, and Ms. Keene indicated the location of the bike path.
Public comment was solicited. There was no public comment.
Ms. Philibert moved to close SP-22-014. Mr. Kochman seconded. Motion passed 6-0.
8. Site Plan Application #SP-22-011 and Conditional Use Permit #CU-22-02 of Polli
Construction, Inc., to amend a previously approved site plan for an animal shelter.
The amendment consists of replacing a section of 5-foot high fence with an 8-foot high
chain link fence, 142 Kindness Court:
Ms. Cameron said they will be removing the existing 5-foot chain link fence at the back of the
Humane Society and replacing it with an 8-foot chain link fence. She explained that they have
some “athletic” animals that have been able to get over the 5-foot fence.
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Ms. Keene said that she spoke with the City Planner regarding a review of the 8-foot fence. He
suggested asking the Planning Commission to amend the LDRs to all that height for commercial
properties.
Ms. Philibert noted that an additional bike parking space is needed. Ms. Cameron said they
have one but it is not installed because nobody ever used it. The concrete pad it was on now
houses a shed for a “food shelf.” The will have to find a place for the bike rack, and they are
happy to do that.
Public comment was then solicited. There was no public comment.
9. Site Plan Application #SP-22-012 of Burlington International airport to amend a
previously approved plan for an airport complex. The amendment consists of
rehabilitating and constructing an expansion of the existing taxiway ‘A,’ 1200 Airport
Drive:
Mr. Lackey explained that they will mill and overlay existing taxiway ‘A.’ There will be a 20-foot
shoulder on one side to meet FAA regulations. There will also be some stormwater upgrade.
This is mainly a safety and maintenance project to meet FAA standards. He showed a plan and
identified the project site.
Public comment was solicited. There was no public comment.
Ms. Quinn moved to close SP-22-012. Mr. Langan seconded. Motion passed 6-0.
10. Other Business:
No other business was presented.
As there was no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned by
common consent at 7:28 p.m.
The Development Review Board approved these minutes on ______.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD 19 APRIL 2022
The South Burlington Development Review Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, 19 April
2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium, City Hall, 180 Market Street, and via Go to Meeting
interactive technology.
MEMBERS PRESENT: D. Philibert, Chair; J. Langan, S. Wyman, D. Albrecht, F. Kochman, Q. Mann
ALSO PRESENT: D. Hall, Administrative Officer; M. Keene, Development Review Planner; S.
Gervais, C. Gingras, M. O’Brien, J. Dagesse, D. Carman, L. Lackey, J. Cameron, Humane Society
of Chittenden County, D. Wood.
1. Instructions on exiting the building in case of an emergency:
Ms. Philibert provided instruction for emergency exit from the building.
2. Additions, deletions, or changes in order of agenda items:
No changes were made to the agenda.
3. Comments and questions from the public not related to the Agenda:
No issues were raised.
4. Announcements:
Ms. Keene advised that the Council has appointed John Stern to take over the remainder of Mr.
Langan’s term, effective 17 May.
5. Continued Site Plan Application #SP-22-003 of RHTL Partners, LLC, to modify a
previously approved plan for a 10,000 sq. ft. automotive sales, service and repair
building on an existing 2.61 acre lot. The amendment consists of constructing a 3,155
sq. ft. building expansion, 1795 Shelburne Road:
Staff advised that revised materials were not submitted prior to packet publication and
recommended the Board continue the hearing to 17 May 2022.
Mr. Kochman moved to continue SP-22-003 to 17 May 2022. Ms. Wyman seconded. Motion
passed 6-0.
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19 APRIL 2022
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6. Site plan Application #SP-22-013 of the City of South Burlington to amend a previously
approved plan for a multi-unit residential complex known as Stonehedge. The
amendment consists of redeveloping an existing stormwater swale by removing soil
materials within an existing Class II wetland buffer, 0 Stonehedge Drive:
Ms. Gingras indicated the project involves 320 feet of swale connecting to Szymanski Park.
Over the years, the level of water has come up and there are heavy roots preventing water
from flowing. The project will clear a foot of depth to restore the drainage. This is a Class II
wetland, and the City has a permit for this work.
Ms. Keene confirmed that the proposed work is allowed under the new zoning regulations.
Public comment was solicited. There was no public comment.
Mr. Albrecht moved to close SP-22-013. Ms. Philibert seconded. Motion passed 6-0.
7. Site Plan Application #SP-22-014 of the City of South Burlington to redevelop a
stormwater swale by removing soil materials within an existing Class II wetland and
buffer within Szymanski Park, 33 Andrews Avenue:
Ms. Gingras explained that this is part of the previous application and is on property owned by
the City of South Burlington, which requires a separate application. The area was shown on a
plan, and Ms. Keene indicated the location of the bike path.
Public comment was solicited. There was no public comment.
Ms. Philibert moved to close SP-22-014. Mr. Kochman seconded. Motion passed 6-0.
8. Site Plan Application #SP-22-011 and Conditional Use Permit #CU-22-02 of Polli
Construction, Inc., to amend a previously approved site plan for an animal shelter.
The amendment consists of replacing a section of 5-foot high fence with an 8-foot high
chain link fence, 142 Kindness Court:
Ms. Cameron said they will be removing the existing 5-foot chain link fence at the back of the
Humane Society and replacing it with an 8-foot chain link fence. She explained that they have
some “athletic” animals that have been able to get over the 5-foot fence.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
19 APRIL 2022
PAGE 3
Ms. Keene said that she spoke with the City Planner regarding a review of the 8-foot fence. He
suggested asking the Planning Commission to amend the LDRs to all that height for commercial
properties.
Ms. Philibert noted that an additional bike parking space is needed. Ms. Cameron said they
have one but it is not installed because nobody ever used it. The concrete pad it was on now
houses a shed for a “food shelf.” The will have to find a place for the bike rack, and they are
happy to do that.
Public comment was then solicited. There was no public comment.
9. Site Plan Application #SP-22-012 of Burlington International airport to amend a
previously approved plan for an airport complex. The amendment consists of
rehabilitating and constructing an expansion of the existing taxiway ‘A,’ 1200 Airport
Drive:
Mr. Lackey explained that they will mill and overlay existing taxiway ‘A.’ There will be a 20-foot
shoulder on one side to meet FAA regulations. There will also be some stormwater upgrade.
This is mainly a safety and maintenance project to meet FAA standards. He showed a plan and
identified the project site.
Public comment was solicited. There was no public comment.
Ms. Quinn moved to close SP-22-012. Mr. Langan seconded. Motion passed 6-0.
10. Other Business:
No other business was presented.
As there was no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned by
common consent at 7:28 p.m.
The Development Review Board approved these minutes on ______.