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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-22-031 - Supplemental - 1068 Williston Road1 Marla Keene From:Stephanie Wyman <swyman@VHB.com> Sent:Friday, July 22, 2022 4:58 PM To:Marla Keene; Marcus Parkkonen; Peter Smiar Cc:Joe Larkin (JoeLarkin@larkinrealty.net); Michael Willard; Deb Sherman Subject:RE: [External] SP-22-031 1068 Williston Rd - neighborhood meeting Hi Marla, Please see link below to download the revised plans and additional application materials. Also below are team responses in red to your questions/comments. Sheets C3.01, C4.01, C6.01 were all revised to include a new DMH-1B based on field investigation with CWD. Additionally, there has been an upsize to subsurface infiltration system #2 for future capacity that may be utilized at a future time, but is not required for the current application. A portion of the 8” waterline extending to the existing Holiday Inn building on the west side which has been installed is now being depicted as existing. Sheets L4.00, L4.01, and L4.02 were revised to include screening of the gas meters on the Mixed-Use building Sheet L4.03 was revised to count the Sun Terrace as 3,000 SF maximum for the open space calculation 20220721-1068 Williston Rd 1. BES: A minimum of 85% of all required upper story glazing shall be transparent. Please provide computation. Sheet AP-203 has the transparent glazing calcs. 2. 8.06F(1)(a) Building Stories: Please provide the area of the second story for recordkeeping purposes. We recognize this criteria as met because the second story is completely covered by a third and fourth story. The second floor calculations do not count the open to below area at the 2 story tall Retail space along the south façade so the second floor area is 18,136 sf (Second Floor + Mezzanine) 3. 8.06F(2) Combined Stories: we’re having trouble fitting the second story into the “mezzanine” box because of the presence of units 203 and 207. If the front half of the building, including the apartment lobbies and the two units, is considered a second story, the front half of the building has six stories. Can you explain why you thought it met the five story maximum? We are counting the portion of the second floor below the six story portion as mezzanine since it is less than 5,000sf and less than 1/3 of the first floor area, I didn’t see any verbiage in the regulations excluding units from a mezzanine 4. 8.06G(1) Conceal Rooftop Devices: there appears to be a new rooftop mechanical equipment on the sloped portion of the roof. How does this feature meet the requirement to conceal rooftop devices (8.06G(1), page 100)? There was a place holder elevator vent on the sloped roof but we confirmed that elevators in VT do not need to be vented, so that has been eliminated. 5. 8.06G(4) Utility features. It does not appear gas service is proposed to be screened. Please demonstrate how it will be shielded from view of the street. We have added shrubs to screen the gas service on the building on the multi-family building. 2 6. 8.08 Open Space: It appears your green roof best fits into the category of “sun terrace.” Acknowledging that our LDR is overly prescriptive, there is the requirement for one seat for every 50 ft of sun terrace, up to the maximum of 3,000 sf. We’d welcome the use of features other than “seats” as seating. Please demonstrate how this is met. We are interpreting the open space requirement to be one seating space for 50-sf of “terrace area”, with the terrace portion being the physical hardscape area with the pedestal paver system vs. including the softscape/green area of the green roof. The paver area of the terrace is 1,375sf which would require the project to provide seating for 28 people. Currently we are proposing eight 6-ft benches. Each bench can seat 4 people, result is we are providing seating for 32 people, exceeding the code requirement. 7. 14.07D Landscaping: Please provide a schedule of landscaping costs and building costs for Phase 2A and Phase 2A & 2B together. If its easier, you’re welcome to provide Phase 2A and 2B as separate schedules. See attached revised landscape budget. 8. 14.07D Shade Trees: There are two existing plants at the north side of the holiday inn that it looks like you’re retaining. What size and kind of tree are they? If they’re not shade trees, are they worth saving or would it be better to replace them with shade trees? The two existing trees on the north side of the Holiday are not being retained. They are represented with a grey background of the existing conditions 9. 13.07 Exterior Lighting: Fixture SACL with R4 optics is new. Please provide cut sheet. Please provide a full lighting plan so the fixtures can be counted for recordkeeping purposes. This is the exact same light fixture as “Fixture A”, with the exception is had a house side shield installed to limit any potential light trespass off the parcel. See lighting cut sheets. 10. 13.04 Bicycle Parking: Please provide a plan showing how long term bicycle parking is met. See Sheet SD-101, Schematic first and second floor plans for Bicycle Parking, this shows three bike rooms with room for 88 bikes. Let us know if you have any other questions or need anything else. Have a great weekend, Stephanie Stephanie Wyman, PE (She,Her) Civil Engineer Licensed in ME, VT P 802.497.6196 www.vhb.com From: Stephanie Wyman <SWyman@southburlingtonvt.gov> Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 2:35 PM To: Marcus Parkkonen <Marcus@bmaworld.com>; Peter Smiar <PSmiar@VHB.com>; Stephanie Wyman <swyman@VHB.com> Cc: Marla Keene <mkeene@southburlingtonvt.gov>; Joe Larkin (JoeLarkin@larkinrealty.net) <JoeLarkin@larkinrealty.net>; Michael Willard <mwillard@VHB.com> Subject: Re: [External] SP-22-031 1068 Williston Rd - neighborhood meeting Thank you - Adding my VHB email address to the chain. From: Marcus Parkkonen <Marcus@bmaworld.com> Sent: Monday, July 11, 2022 7:31 AM To: Peter Smiar <PSmiar@vhb.com> Cc: Marla Keene <mkeene@southburlingtonvt.gov>; Stephanie Wyman <SWyman@southburlingtonvt.gov>; Joe Larkin 3 (JoeLarkin@larkinrealty.net) <JoeLarkin@larkinrealty.net>; Michael Willard <mwillard@vhb.com> Subject: RE: [External] SP-22-031 1068 Williston Rd - neighborhood meeting In regards to the bicycle parking SD-101 shows three Bike Rooms with room for 88 bikes. From: Marcus Parkkonen Sent: Friday, July 08, 2022 5:35 PM To: Peter Smiar <PSmiar@vhb.com> Cc: Marla Keene <mkeene@southburlingtonvt.gov>; Stephanie Wyman <SWyman@southburlingtonvt.gov>; Joe Larkin (JoeLarkin@larkinrealty.net) <JoeLarkin@larkinrealty.net>; Michael Willard <mwillard@vhb.com> Subject: Re: [External] SP-22-031 1068 Williston Rd - neighborhood meeting Hi Marla I replied on 6/7. I copied and pasted my reply below. I will review and reply to the new questions when I get back to the office Hi Marla See response below it may be easier to jump on a call, I am available later this afternoon or tomorrow around 1 My second floor calculations does not count the open to below area at the 2 story tall Retail space along the south façade so the 18,000sf is the correct number. In regards to the six stories, I was counting the portion of the second floor below the six story portion as mezzanine since it is less than 5,000sf and less than 1/3 of the first floor area, I didn’t see any verbiage excluding units from a mezzanine? I had a place holder elevator vent on the sloped roof but I confirmed that elevators in VT do not need to be vented, so that has been eliminated. Sheet AP-203 has the transparent glazing calcs. Marcus Parkkonen On Jul 8, 2022, at 4:56 PM, Peter Smiar <PSmiar@vhb.com> wrote: Thank you Marla! Peter Smiar, PE Director of Land Development, Vermont Licensed in VT, ME P 802.497.6165 www.vhb.com From: Marla Keene <mkeene@southburlingtonvt.gov> Sent: Friday, July 8, 2022 4:46 PM To: Peter Smiar <PSmiar@VHB.com>; Stephanie Wyman <SWyman@southburlingtonvt.gov> Cc: Joe Larkin (JoeLarkin@larkinrealty.net) <JoeLarkin@larkinrealty.net>; Marcus@bmaworld.com; Michael Willard <mwillard@VHB.com> Subject: [External] SP-22-031 1068 Williston Rd - neighborhood meeting 4 Hi Peter, I know you said you’re out this week, so I’m copying the team. We’ve determined this application will not be required to have a neighborhood meeting. I’ve reviewed everything EXCEPT inclusionary housing and stormwater. I’ll try to knock that out towards the end of next week. I sent Marcus some questions on 6/7 and I am not seeing a reply in my inbox. I believe we spoke on the phone. If you’ve already sent a reply, my apologies, can you please resend? Otherwise, the questions are embedded herein so it’s all in one place. 1. BES: A minimum of 85% of all required upper story glazing shall be transparent. Please provide computation. 2. 8.06F(1)(a) Building Stories: Please provide the area of the second story for recordkeeping purposes. We recognize this criteria as met because the second story is completely covered by a third and fourth story. 3. 8.06F(2) Combined Stories: we’re having trouble fitting the second story into the “mezzanine” box because of the presence of units 203 and 207. If the front half of the building, including the apartment lobbies and the two units, is considered a second story, the front half of the building has six stories. Can you explain why you thought it met the five story maximum? 4. 8.06G(1) Conceal Rooftop Devices: there appears to be a new rooftop mechanical equipment on the sloped portion of the roof. How does this feature meet the requirement to conceal rooftop devices (8.06G(1), page 100)? 5. 8.06G(4) Utility features. It does not appear gas service is proposed to be screened. Please demonstrate how it will be shielded from view of the street. 6. 8.08 Open Space: It appears your green roof best fits into the category of “sun terrace.” Acknowledging that our LDR is overly prescriptive, there is the requirement for one seat for every 50 ft of sun terrace, up to the maximum of 3,000 sf. We’d welcome the use of features other than “seats” as seating. Please demonstrate how this is met. 7. 14.07D Landscaping: Please provide a schedule of landscaping costs and building costs for Phase 2A and Phase 2A & 2B together. If its easier, you’re welcome to provide Phase 2A and 2B as separate schedules. 8. 14.07D Shade Trees: There are two existing plants at the north side of the holiday inn that it looks like you’re retaining. What size and kind of tree are they? If they’re not shade trees, are they worth saving or would it be better to replace them with shade trees? 9. 13.07 Exterior Lighting: Fixture SACL with R4 optics is new. Please provide cut sheet. Please provide a full lighting plan so the fixtures can be counted for recordkeeping purposes. 10. 13.04 Bicycle Parking: Please provide a plan showing how long term bicycle parking is met. <image001.jpg> Marla Keene, PE Development Review Planner City of South Burlington 180 Market Street South Burlington, VT 05403 (802) 846-4106 5 www.southburlingtonvt.gov Notice - Under Vermont’s Public Records Act, all e-mail, e-mail attachments as well as paper copies of documents received or prepared for use in matters concerning City business, concerning a City official or staff, or containing information relating to City business are likely to be regarded as public records which may be inspected by any person upon request, unless otherwise made confidential by law. 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