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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
B&R DEVELOPERS, INC.
1420 HINESBURG ROAD
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION #SD-22-08
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Final plat application #SD-22-08 of B & R Developers, Inc. to amend a previously approved planned unit
development of four lots approved for single family homes. The amendment consists of modifying the
approved grading for Lots 2, 3 and 4, 1420 Hinesburg Road.
The Development Review Board held a public hearing on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Brian Precourt
represented the applicant.
Based on testimony provided at the above mentioned public hearing and the plans and supporting
materials contained in the document file for this application, the Development Review Board finds,
concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Final Plat Application #SD-22-01 is to amend a previously approved planned unit development of four
lots approved for single family homes. The amendment consists of modifying the approved grading for
Lots 2, 3, & 4, 1420 Hinesburg Road.
2. The owners of record of the subject property are Donald & Lois Kerwin.
3. The application was received on June 20, 2022.
4. The Project is located in the Southeast Quadrant Neighborhood Residential Zoning District.
5. The plans submitted consist of the following:
Sheet No. Plan Description Prepared By Last Revised
C1.0 Overall Proposed Conditions Site Plan Civil Engineering Associates 05/25/2022
C1.2 Proposed Conditions Site Plan Civil Engineering Associates 05/25/2022
C1.3 Proposed EPSC Plan Civil Engineering Associates 05/25/2022
C1.4 Proposed Landscape Plan Civil Engineering Associates 06/17/2022
PLAT Proposed 3 Lot Subdivision Civil Engineering Associates 05/25/2022
A) ZONING DISTRICT & DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
SETBACKS, COVERAGES & LOT DIMENSIONS
Dimensional standards are as follows.
SEQ-NR Required Proposed
Lot #2
Proposed
Lot #3
Proposed
Lot #4
3 Min. Lot Size 12,000 sf 12,000 sf 12,000 sf 12,000 sf
3 Max. Building Coverage 15% 15% 15% 15%
3 Max. Overall Coverage 30% 24.3% 24.6% 24.6%
3 Min. Front Setback 20 ft 25 ft 25 ft 25 ft
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3 Min. Side Setback 10 ft 12 ft 11 ft 11 ft
3 Min. Rear Setback 30 ft 93 ft 96 ft 98 ft
3 Building Height
(pitched roof)
28 ft <28 ft <28 ft <28 ft
3 Criterion met
The applicant is proposing to modify the pre-existing grade in order to provide drainage away from the
homes. Each of the homes on Lots 2, 3 and 4 are proposed to have a finish floor elevation
approximately 5.5 ft above existing grade. The applicant has provided an exhibit demonstrating how the
homes could have a height of 26.5 ft from existing grade. The Board finds the applicant must meet the
zoning district standard of 28-ft from average pre-construction grade to the mid-point of the roof, and
that the dimensional summary on plan sheet C1.0 shall be revised to reflect a maximum allowable and
proposed height of 28 ft.
ARTICLE 9: SOUTHEAST QUADRANT
9.05 TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AND RESIDENTIAL DENSITY
SD-21-21 required the applicant to record the appropriate TDR documents prior to recording the mylar
associated with SD-21-21. The Board finds the applicant must demonstrate transfer of the approved TDRs
prior to issuance of the first zoning permit.
B) 15.C PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
This project was approved as PUD #SD-21-21 under the Land Development Regulations effective
December 28, 2021. 15C.07C allows minor amendments to existing PUDs whose approval has not
expired to be amended as a general PUD. The project previously required PUD review because all
subdivisions of land in the applicable zoning district were required to be reviewed as a PUD.
I. General PUD Design Standards
(1) Design Standards, Generally. The design for a General PUD shall comply with existing Site
Plan, Subdivision, and Overlay District regulations and standards, but may allow for variations from
applicable regulations that respond to and incorporate the development context within the
Planning Area and under the specific circumstances listed in Section 15C.09(G)(4).
Site plan standards do not apply to single family homes on their own lots. Subdivision standards are
discussed herein. The project is not within any overlay districts. No variations have been requested.
(2) Streets. Streets within a General PUD must be compatible with and connect to existing and
planned public street, sidewalk, and path networks in the Planning Area.
(a) Street and block pattern requirements of the Subdivision regulations shall apply unless
waived by the DRB under Section 15C.09(G)(4).
No changes to streets are proposed.
(3) Parking. Parking design and building location requirements applicable in all underlying
zones and districts apply to General PUDs, including all requirements in Section 14.06(A)(2).
Parking areas are to serve single family homes and are located between the front of the building and
the street. The buildings are located outside the setback and within the build-to line. The Board finds
this criterion met.
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(4) Buildings. Buildings and associated building lots within a General PUD must be compatible
with the development context in the Planning Area as described under Section 15.C.07(F) and (G).
The Board approved the building characteristics and lot configuration in #SD-21-21. No changes are
proposed. The Board finds this criterion met.
(5) Civic Spaces and Site Amenities. Civic Spaces and/or Site Amenities must be compatible with
the existing or planned development context. General PUDs must comply with applicable Civic Space
and/or Site Amenity requirements in Subdivision (Section 15.A.16(B)(4)) and Site Plan (Section
14.06(4)).
(a) Section 15.A.16(C)(4) requirement for minimum 10% of the total buildable area to be
civic space lots apply to General PUDs only for PUDs that involve subdivision of land resulting in
three (3) or more lots, not including the resulting lots that only contain civic space(s).
(b) In a General PUD, Civic Spaces required under Subdivision Regulations (Section
15.A.16(C)(4)) and under Site Plan Regulations (Section 14.06(4)) can be satisfied by a
combination of Civic Spaces, Site Amenities, or a combination, applied across the PUD area.
Civic spaces are provided in the form of private yard space (a site amenity) for each lot. Modifications
to the configuration approved in #SD-21-21 are not proposed. The Board finds this criterion met.
(6) Housing Mix. In a General PUD with more than four (4) residential dwelling units, a mix of
two or more dwelling unit types (as allowed within the applicable zoning district) must be provided
as described by Section 15.A.17. Types of dwelling units are differentiated by either housing type
under Article 11.C or, within multi-family structures with more than four (4) dwelling units, by
number of bedrooms per unit.
Four units are proposed. This criterion is not applicable.
C) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION STANDARDS
12.06 Wetland Protection Standards and Review Procedures
SD-21-21 approved impacts to a Class III wetland and wetland buffer. No changes to the impacts are
proposed. The Board finds these criteria not applicable.
D) GENERAL PROVISIONS
3.18 Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards
The Board notes that residential buildings shall comply with the Stretch Code. The applicant must file a
RBES certificate demonstrating compliance with the Stretch Code prior to occupancy of the structure.
DECISION
Motion by Frank Kochman, seconded by John Stern, to approve Final Plat Application #SD-22-08 of B & R
Developers, Inc., subject to the following conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations will remain in full effect except as amended herein.
2. This project must be completed as shown on the plat submitted by the applicant and on file in the
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South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. The plans must be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval of the
Administrative Officer prior to recording the final plat plan.
a. Modify Sheet C1.0 to reflect a maximum height of 28 ft
4. A digital PDF version of the full set of approved final plans must be delivered to the Administrative
Officer before recording the mylar.
5. The final plat plan (Sheet P1) shall be recorded in the land records within 180 days or this approval is
null and void. The plan shall be signed by the Board Chair or Clerk prior to recording. Prior to
recording the final plat plan, the applicant shall submit a copy of the survey plat in digital format.
The format of the digital information shall require approval of the South Burlington GIS Coordinator.
6. The plat must be recorded prior to zoning permit issuance.
7. The applicant must demonstrate transfer of the approved TDRs prior to issuance of the first zoning
permit.
8. The applicant must obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months from the date of this decision or
this approval expires and is null and void. The applicant may submit a request for an extension to
obtain a zoning permit under the terms outlined in Section 17.04 of the LDR’s, but the request must
be submitted prior to the expiration of this approval.
9. The applicant must demonstrate State Wastewater and Potable Water Supply Permits have been
obtained for each home prior to issuance of each zoning permit.
10. The applicant must receive final wastewater allocation for each home prior to issuance of each zoning
permit.
11. The applicant must demonstrate compliance with the maximum allowable height, measured as
proscribed in Section 3.07, as part of the zoning permit for any new building in the PUD.
12. Any change to the plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or
the Administrative Officer as allowed by the Land Development Regulations.
Dan Albrecht Yea Nay Abstain Not Present
Mark Behr Yea Nay Abstain Not Present
Frank Kochman Yea Nay Abstain Not Present
Quin Mann Yea Nay Abstain Not Present
Dawn Philibert Yea Nay Abstain Not Present
John Stern Yea Nay Abstain Not Present
Stephanie Wyman Yea Nay Abstain Not Present
Motion carried by a vote of 6 - 0 - 0.
Signed this ___ day of July, 2022, by
_____________________________________
Dawn Philibert, Chair
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PLEASE NOTE: An appeal of this decision may be taken by filing, within 30 days of the date of this
decision, a notice of appeal and the required fee by certified mail with the Superior Court,
Environmental Division. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of the notice of appeal also must be mailed to
the City of South Burlington Planning and Zoning Department at 180 Market Street, South
Burlington, VT 05403. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b) (4)(A). Please contact the Environmental Division at 802-
951-1740 or https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/environmental for more information on filing
requirements, deadlines, fees and mailing address.
The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain relevant state
permits for this project. Call 802.477.2241 to speak with the regional Permit Specialist.