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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-07-61 SD-07-62 - Decision - 0030 Community DriveI #SD-07-61 #SD-07-62 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING TECHNOLOGY PARK ASSOCIATES, INC. ET AL 2-LOT SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATON #SD-07-61 FINAL PLAT APPLICATION #SD-07-62 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Technology Park Partners, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking preliminary and final plat approval to subdivide a 65.62 acre parcel into two (2) parcels of 5.0 acres and 60.62 acres, 30 Community Drive. The Development Review Board held a public hearing on Tuesday, October 2, 2007. Jeremy Metosky 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) The applicant is seeking preliminary and final plat approval to subdivide a 65.62 acre parcel into two (2) parcels of 5.0 acres and 60.62 acres, 30 Community Drive. 2) The owner of record of the subject property is Technology Park Partners, Inc., et. al. 3) The subject property is located in the Mixed Industrial & Commercial (Mixed IC) Zoning District. 4) The plan submitted consist of a plan entitled, "Subdivision Plat 2 Lot Subdivision of Parcel A Technology Park Community Drive South Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Trudell Consulting Engineers, dated 9/10/07. - 1 - #SD-07-61 #SD-07-62 Zoning District & Dimensional Requirements Table 1. Dimensional Requirements IC Zoning District Required/Limit Proposed Parcel A Proposed Lott Min. Lot Size 40,000 SF 65.62 acres 5.0 acres Max. Building Coverage 40% 10.74% 0% Max. Overall Coverage 70% 28.04% 0% Min. Front Setback 30 ft. >30 ft N/A Max Front Yard Coverage 30% 12.32% 0% Min. Side Setback 10 ft. N/A Min. Rear Setback 30 ft. N/A Maximum Building Height 35/40 24 ft N/A 4 Zoning Compliance N/A No buildings are proposed as part of this subdivision application SUBDIVISION CRITERIA Pursuant to Section 15.18 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations, subdivisions should comply with the following standards and conditions: Sufficient water supply and wastewater disposal capacity is available to meet the needs of the project. According to Section 15.13 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations, the existing public water system should be extended so as to provide the necessary quantity of water, at acceptable pressure. The Water Department has not reviewed the plans; The Board does not feel that such a review is necessary given the scope of the proposal. According to Section 15.13 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations, the subdivider or developer should connect to the public sewer system or provide a community wastewater system approved by the City and the State in any subdivision where off -lot wastewater is proposed. The City Engineer has not yet reviewed the plans; The Board does not feel that such a review is necessary given the scope of the proposal. Sufficient grading and erosion controls will be utilized during and after construction to prevent soil erosion and runoff from creating unhealthy or dangerous conditions on the subject property and adjacent properties. No new structures are proposed as part of this application. As such, this criterion is not applicable. -2- J #SD-07-61 #SD-07-62 The project incorporates access, circulation, and traffic management strategies sufficient to prevent unreasonable congestion of adjacent roads. The project-s design respects and will provide suitable protection to wetlands, streams, wildlife habitat as identified in the Open Space Strategy, and any unique natural features on the site. The project is designed to be visually compatible with the planned development patterns in the area, as specified in the Comprehensive Plan and the purpose of the zoning districts) in which it is located. Open space areas on the site have been located in such a way as to maximize opportunities for creating contiguous open spaces between adjoining parcels and/or stream buffer areas. The layout of a subdivision or PUD has been reviewed by the Fire Chief or (designee) to ensure that adequate fire protection can be provided. Roads, recreation paths, stormwater facilities, sidewalks, landscaping, utility lines and lighting have been designed in a manner that is compatible with the extension of such services and infrastructure to adjacent landowners. Roads, utilities, sidewalks, recreation paths, and lighting are designed in a manner that is consistent with City utility and roadway plans and maintenance standards. The project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan for the affected district(s). No new structures are proposed as part of this application. As such, these criteria are not applicable at this time. The Board will review these criteria for compliance when and/or if buildings are proposed on the subject lots. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Pursuant to Section 14.03(A)(6) of the Land Development Regulations, any PUD shall require site plan approval. Section 14.06 establishes the following general review standards for all site plan applications: 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. Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent practicable. -3- C #SD-07-61 #SD-07-62 No new structures are proposed as part of this application. As such, this criterion is not applicable at this time. The Board will review this criterion for compliance when and/or if buildings are proposed on the subject lots. 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. The height of the existing building is 24 feet. No new buildings are proposed as part of this application. Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines, services, and service modifications shall be underground. The DRB shall encourage the use of a combination of common materials and architectural characteristics, landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to create attractive transitions between buildings of different architectural styles. No new structures are proposed as part of this application. As such, this criterion is not applicable at this time. The Board will review this criterion for compliance when and/or if buildings are proposed on the subject lots. 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. Again, no new structures are proposed as part of this application. As such, this criterion is not applicable at this time. The Board will review this criterion for compliance when and/or if buildings are proposed on the subject lots. In addition to the above general review standards, site plan applications shall meet the following specific standards as set forth in Section 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations: 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. Access is provided via existing Community Drive and Kimball Avenue. In addition, lot #2 will access Community Drive via a private access road. 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. -4- #SD-07-61 #SD-07-62 Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines, services, and service modifications shall be underground. 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). Lighting Pursuant to Appendix A.9 of the Land Development Regulations, luminaries shall not be placed more than 30' above ground level and the maximum illumination at ground level shall not exceed an average of three (3) foot candles. Pursuant to Appendix A.10(b) of the Land Development Regulations, indirect glare produced by illumination at ground level shall not exceed 0.3 foot candles maximum, and an average of 0.1 foot candles average. Again, no development is proposed as part of this application. As such, this criterion is not applicable at this time. The Board will review this criterion for compliance when and/or if buildings are proposed on the subject lots. DECISION &C-'eMotion by 6A U �cf I I*fJ , seconded by to approve Preliminary Plat Applica ion #SD-07-61 and Final Plat Application #S -07-62 of Technology Park Partners, subject to the following conditions: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations shall remain in full effect, except as amended herein. 2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plat submitted by the applicant, and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning. 3. The plans 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 recording. a. The plans shall be revised to note the road name serving the private drive as approved by the South Burlington Planning Commission. 4. The mylar shall be recorded prior to permit issuance. 5. Any changes to the final plat plan shall require approval of the South Burlington Development Review Board. 6. The final plat plan (survey plat) 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 -5- Oct 05 07 07:41a Mark C. Behr (802) 865-0157 UU-5-2007 0B:97A FRU*I:CITY OF ( TH BLRLIN 8@'�'Hc 464101 TO 50157 P.1 #SD-07-61 #SI]d?7-62 survey plat in digital Format. The format of the digital information shall require approval of the Director of Planning and Zoning. Mark Behr y nay/ inlnot present lae nayiaMathew Birmingnot present John ©inklage —jfpalnaylabstalnAiat sen Roger Farley — qWqaylebstain/not present Eric Knudsen — e ylabstainlnot present Peter Plumeau —ye?fttWabsta' o s4 Gayle Quimby — WwabstaiN press Motion carried by a vote of S - Signed this day of 067o VC 20l)7, by Mark Behr, Vice Chairman Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRCP 76 in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. The fee is $225,00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your right to challenge this decision at some future time may be lost because you waited too long. You will be hound by the decision, pursuant to 24 VSA 4472 (d) (exclusivity of remedy; finality). ffm