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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - City Council - 02/01/2016 AGENDA SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL City Hall Conference Room 575 Dorset Street SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT Regular Session 6:30 P.M. Monday, February 1, 2016 1. Pledge of Allegiance 6:30-6:32 PM 2. Agenda Review: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items. 6:32-6:34 PM 3. Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda. 6:34-6:45 PM 4. Announcements and City Manager’s Report. 6:45–6:55 PM 5. Consent Agenda: 6:55–7:00 PM A. *** Sign Disbursement B. *** Approve Minutes for January 4th and January 19th 6. ***Public Hearing #2 and possible adoption of draft 2016 South Burlington Comprehensive Plan 7:00-7:30 PM, Paul Conner 7. Presentation by Todd Finard relating to the future of the University Mall 7:30-8:00 PM 8. Reports from City Councilors assigned to represent South Burlington on outside boards and commissions. 8:00-8:20 PM 9. Continued discussion and possible adoption of amendments to the South Burlington Land Development Regulations. 8:20-8:40 PM Paul Conner 10. Energy Committee Report 8:40-8:50 PM 11. General discussion among Council members regarding crosswalks and street lights in the City 8:50-9:10 PM 12. Consider convening as the South Burlington Liquor Control Board to consider the following applications: 9:10-9:20 PM *** Outside Consumption permit ­ Franny O’s 13. Other Business: 9:20–9:25 PM A. Items held from the Consent Agenda 14. Possible Executive Session to discuss a real estate transaction the premature disclosure of which could put the City at a competitive disadvantage. 9:25–9:55 PM 15. ***Discussion of Saxon Partners, LLC Airport Complex PUD, 5-1-16 Vtec. Possible executive session to consider pending civil litigation to which the City is a party under 1 V.S.A. §313(a)(1)(E). (Jim Barlow) 9:55-10:10 PM 16. Adjourn 10:15 PM Respectfully Submitted: Kevin Dorn Kevin Dorn, City Manager *** Attachments Included Issues raised by Councilors or the public that have not been on a prior meeting agenda: 1. Policy regarding landscaping City-owned land and request from Hadley Road. 2. Cost of development/cost of open space. 3. Airport noise survey 4. Evaluate water billing and rate structure Issues that have been discussed by the Council where further action is pending: 1. East Terrace neighborhood conversion of housing into rental units. 2. Committee reorganization. 3. Encouraging litter removal by businesses and the public. South Burlington City Council Meeting Participation Guidelines City Council meetings are the only time we have to discuss and decide on City matters. We want to be as open and informal as possible; but Council meetings are not town meetings. 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Accounts Payable Check Register Date: 02/02/16 Date Check No. Paid To Memo Amount Paid 2/2/2016 2929 SoVerNet, Inc. 42.61 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 1/15/2016 VI-13886 3593337 42.61 42.61 2/2/2016 2930 Ti-Sales Inc. 1,287.00 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 1/26/2016 VI-13887 INV0060128 1,287.00 1,287.00 Total Amount Paid: 1,329.61 SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Printed: January 28, 2016 Page 1 of 1 575 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT 05403 tel 802.846.4106 fax 802.846.4101 www.sburl.com Planning Commission REPORT Re: Consistency with Statewide Planning Goals of City Council’s changes to the Draft 2016 Comprehensive Plan January 12, 2016 The South Burlington City Council held a warned public hearing on the draft 2016 Comprehensive Plan on December 15, 2015. A second public hearing is warned for February 1, 2016. During the course of their discussions, the City Council made some changes to the draft presented to them by the Planning Commission. These are each summarized below. Per state statute, the Planning Commission is obligated to review these changes for consistency with statewide planning goals spelled out in 24 V.S.A. §4302.  Include more text documenting and supporting the Form Based Code Committee and Committee work. These changes were intended to reflect the importance of the work done by the Form Based Code Committee.  Revise 1.1, Vision and Goals to include enhancement of quality of life These changes were intended to make clear that the quality of life should not only be “maintained” as previously stated, but enhanced.  Amend Strategy 4, Housing These changes were intended to make clear that the tools listed are for exploration and not to be construed as mandatory tools.  Include recommendations from Recreation and Leisure Arts Committee (RLA), per November 18th letter from Jennifer Kochman. These changes were effective in clarifying the importance of indoor programming space, and to show consistency the name of the department.  Address aquifer recharge areas and include wells This change was intended to place emphasis on protection of private wells, and the quality and quantity of water accessible to the residents who rely upon them.  Address Clean Air and Quality of Life The City Council amended the plan to reflect greater emphasis on access to clean air; it also sought to expand a discussion on the importance of livability for its residents and employees.  Amend description of Wheeler Nature Park  These changes were intended to show that the Park is intended to be permanently conserved.  Amend discussion of planned cross-town roads The City Council amended the plan to remove outdated text. The Planning Commission acknowledges that the following are the current statewide Planning Goals spelled out in 24 V.S.A. §4302. (1) To plan development so as to maintain the historic settlement pattern of compact village and urban centers separated by rural countryside. (2) To provide a strong and diverse economy that provides satisfying and rewarding job opportunities and that maintains high environmental standards, and to expand economic opportunities in areas with high unemployment or low per capita incomes. (3) To broaden access to educational and vocational training opportunities sufficient to ensure the full realization of the abilities of all Vermonters. (4) To provide for safe, convenient, economic and energy efficient transportation systems that respect the integrity of the natural environment, including public transit options and paths for pedestrians and bicyclers. (5) To identify, protect, and preserve important natural and historic features of the Vermont landscape, including: (6) To maintain and improve the quality of air, water, wildlife, and land resources. (7) To encourage the efficient use of energy and the development of renewable energy resources. (8) To maintain and enhance recreational opportunities for Vermont residents and visitors. (9) To encourage and strengthen agricultural and forest industries. (10) To provide for the wise and efficient use of Vermont's natural resources and to facilitate the appropriate extraction of earth resources and the proper restoration and preservation of the aesthetic qualities of the area. (11) To ensure the availability of safe and affordable housing for all Vermonters. (12) To plan for, finance and provide an efficient system of public facilities and services to meet future needs. (13) To ensure the availability of safe and affordable child care and to integrate child care issues into the planning process, including child care financing, infrastructure, business assistance for child care providers, and child care work force development. (14) To encourage flood resilient communities. The Planning Commission finds that the changes proposed by the City Council are not only consistent with the statewide planning goals, but also serve to advance them. Several of the changes- e.g. the amendments to aquifers and wells, to air quality, and the conservation easement at Wheeler Nature Park- directly reflect several of the state environmental planning goals. Several other changes are intended to provide greater clarity for the reader, a respectable objective of its own. None of the proposed changes diminish the robust work put forth by the Planning Commission over the course of several years, or the many hours of stakeholder participation and input. The Planning Commission also acknowledges that the State Legislature has set forth a standard for the process by which a community engages in its planning efforts. These goals are enumerated as: (1) To establish a coordinated, comprehensive planning process and policy framework to guide decisions by municipalities, regional planning commissions, and State agencies. (2) To encourage citizen participation at all levels of the planning process, and to assure that decisions shall be made at the most local level possible commensurate with their impact. (3) To consider the use of resources and the consequences of growth and development for the region and the State, as well as the community in which it takes place. (4) To encourage and assist municipalities to work creatively together to develop and implement plans. The Planning Commission affirms that the entirety of its process respects and furthers these goals. The Planning Commission also finds that the City Council has met its duty in respecting these goals, with a fair and public hearing process. Specifically, the transfer of the document and the coordination between the two municipal bodies has enabled an open and productive conversation to assist each in understanding the basis for the substance of the plan, and the rationale for any proposed changes. 575 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT 05403 tel 802.846.4106 fax 802.846.4101 www.sburl.com MEMORANDUM TO: Kevin Dorn, City Manager South Burlington City Council FROM: Cathyann LaRose, City Planner SUBJECT: Draft 2016 Comprehensive Plan: Second Public Hearing DATE: February 1, 2016 City Council meeting The South Burlington City Council held a warned public hearing on the draft 2016 Comprehensive Plan on December 15, 2015. The Council closed the hearing that day but held work sessions through two more meetings, December 21, 2015 and January 4, 2016. On the latter date, the Council voted to warn a second public hearing to be held February 1, 2016. During the course of the discussions, the Council made some changes to the draft presented to them by the Planning Commission. Per state statute, the Planning Commission was obligated to review and prepare an analysis report on these changes for consistency with statewide planning goals spelled out in 24 V.S.A. §4302. The Planning Commission issued a report on January 12 addressing this requirement, ultimately finding that the changes made by the Council were consistent with Statewide Planning Goals. This report is attached for your consideration. The Public Hearing was sufficiently warned. Staff has not received any formal feedback. Following the Public Hearing, the Council may: 1) Make changes. Should the Council wish to make any changes at all, it may do so. However, it must warn another Public Hearing on the revised document. The Public Hearing cannot be any sooner than 15 days after said warning is advertised in the newspaper (given lead time for the paper and weekends, this would likely be sometime between February 22-29). The Planning Commission will also need time to prepare a revised report on the amendments’ consistency with State planning goals and the Comprehensive Plan. 2) Adopt the Plan. If the Council is satisfied with the Plan as presented, the Council may vote to adopt the plan on February 1st. Proposed language for an adoption is as follows: “I move that the City Council approve the 2016 Comprehensive Plan as drafted.” A copy of the Draft 2016 Comprehensive Plan can be found online at www.sburl.com