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Home My WebLink AboutSP-23-004 - Decision - 1200 Airport Drive#SP-23-004 1 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING CITY OF BURLINGTON, BURLINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – 1200 AIRPORT DRIVE SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-23-004 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Site plan application #SP-23-004 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. Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The City of Burlington/Burlington International Airport, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking site plan approval 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. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is the City of Burlington/Burlington International Airport. 3. The subject property is located in the Airport and Airport Industrial Zoning Districts. 4. The application was received on January 24, 2023. 5. The applicant previously received unanimous approval for this project from the Development Review Board on April 21, 2022, via Site Plan application #SP-22-012. That approved decision included a condition requiring the applicant to obtain a Zoning Permit within 180 days of the date of approval, or the approval would be rendered null & void. The applicant did not obtain a Zoning Permit within the specified timeframe and therefore must seek approval for this project through the Site Plan process once again. Article 14.04.B(1)(b) of the Land Development Regulations gives the Administrative Officer the authority to issue re-approval of plans if a permit issued by the Development Review Board has expired within the preceding six months and no changes or alterations of any kind are proposed. As such, the Administrative Officer has the authority to review and approve this application, the contents of which were previously reviewed and approved by the Development Review Board. 6. The plans submitted consist of the following: Sheet No: Plan Description: Prepared By: Last Revised Date: 1 Overall Site Plan McFarland Johnson 02/18/2022 Cover Sheet McFarland Johnson 02/18/2022 GP-01 General Plan & Airfield Survey Control McFarland Johnson 02/18/2022 CS-01 Overall Construction Safety & Phasing Plan McFarland Johnson 02/18/2022 DE-01 & DE-02 Existing Conditions & Demolition Plan McFarland Johnson 02/18/2022 #SP-23-004 2 GE-01 & GE-02 Geometry Plan McFarland Johnson 02/18/2022 GR-01 & GR-02 Grading, Drainage & Erosion Control Plan McFarland Johnson 02/18/2022 EC-01, EC- 02 & EC- 03 Drainage & Erosion Control Notes & Details McFarland Johnson 02/18/2022 EP-01 & EP-02 Electrical Plan McFarland Johnson 02/18/2022 EP-03 & EP-04 Electrical Details McFarland Johnson 02/18/2022 1 Overall Sketch Plan McFarland Johnson 02/18/2022 7. Applicable review standards include the Airport District Standards, 13.05 Stormwater Management Standards, Section 14.06 General Review Standards, Section 14.07 Specific Review Standards, and Appendix A Performance Standards. A) ZONING DISTRICT & DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Airport Zoning District Required Existing Proposed  Min. Lot Size 3 ac 942 ac No change  Max. Building Coverage 30 % Unknown No change  Max. Overall Coverage 50 % 34.5% 35.2%  Min. Front Setback 50 ft. Unknown No change  Min. Side Setback 35 ft. Unknown No change  Min. Rear Setback 50 ft. N/A N/A  Max. Front Setback Coverage 30% Unknown No change  Max. Height (flat roof) 35 ft. Unknown No change √ Zoning Compliance AIRPORT DISTRICT STANDARDS 6.02D Airport District Additional Standards. (1) All applications for development within the AIR District involving new or expanded buildings or structures shall comply with the requirements of Section 13.03, Airport Approach Cones. No new buildings or structures are proposed. B) SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS 14.06 General Review Standards #SP-23-004 3 A. Relationship of Proposed Structures to the Site. (1) 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. The applicant is proposing to expand Taxiway A. The Administrative Officer finds the proposed expansion will not affect compliance with this criterion. (2) Parking: (a) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings. Any side of a building facing a public street shall be considered a front side of a building for the purposes of this subsection. The project does not affect parking. The Administrative Officer finds this criterion not applicable. (3) 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 anticipated adjoining buildings. No new buildings are proposed. The Administrative Officer finds this criterion not applicable. 14.07 Specific Review Standards In all Zoning Districts and the City Center Form Based Codes District, the following standards shall apply: A. Environmental Protection Standards. All proposed development shall be subject to the applicable requirements of Article 12, Environmental Protection Standards. No impacts to natural resource areas are proposed. The Administrative Officer finds this criterion not applicable. B. Site Design Features. All proposed development shall comply with standards for the placement of buildings, parking and loading areas, landscaping and screening, open space, stormwater, lighting, and other applicable standards related to site design pursuant to these Land Development Regulations. The proposed lighting changes are to FAA-owned navigational aids. Stormwater management standards are discussed above. The Administrative Officer finds this criterion met. C. Access and Circulation. All proposed development shall comply with site access and circulation standards of Section 15.A.14. No changes to site access or circulation are proposed; the proposed project involves minor widening of an existing airport taxiway. The Administrative Officer finds this criterion met. D. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) [reserved] E. Building Form. Development within the City Center Form Based Code District, the Urban Design Overlay District, and other districts with supplemental building form standards shall adhere to the standards contained therein. No buildings are proposed. The Administrative Officer finds this criterion not applicable. F. Streetscape Improvements. A proposed new construction or extension/expansion of an existing structure exceeding the thresholds listed in either (a) Section 14.09(B) or (b) Section 8.11(D) within the City Center Form Based Code, or Section 3.11(D) in all other zoning districts, shall be required to upgrade adjacent sidewalks, greenbelts, and related street furniture (trees, benches, etc.) to the standards #SP-23-004 4 contained within the applicable Street Type and Building Envelope Standard. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit requirements for additional upgrades as necessary to meet the requirements of these Regulations. No construction or expansion of structures is proposed. The Administrative Officer finds this criterion not applicable. G. Access to Abutting Properties. 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. The Administrative Officer finds that no additional land is needed to support access to abutting properties. H. Utility Services. Electric, telephone and other wire-served utility lines and service connections shall be underground insofar as feasible and subject to state public utilities regulations. Any utility installations remaining above ground shall be located so as to have a harmonious relation to neighboring properties and to the site. Standards of Section 15.A.18, Infrastructure, Utilities, and Services, shall also be met. Wire-served utility services are not proposed to be affected. The Administrative Officer finds this criterion not applicable. I. Disposal of Wastes. All dumpsters and other facilities to handle solid waste, including compliance with any recycling, composting, 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). Small receptacles intended for use by households or the public (ie, non-dumpster, non-large drum) shall not be required to be fenced or screened. No changes affecting compliance with this criterion are proposed. C) OTHER 13.05 Stormwater Management Standards The Stormwater Superintendent reviewed the application on April 12, 2022 and indicated they have no comments on the project. The Administrative Officer finds these criteria met. 16.03 Standards for Erosion Control during Construction The applicant has submitted an erosion and sediment control plan (sheets GR-01 and GR-02) in support of the project, as well as erosion prevention and sediment control details (sheets EC-01, EC-02, and EC- 03). The Administrative Officer finds the applicant must comply with the standards of 16.03 for erosion control during construction. 14.05(C)(3) Combined Review Pursuant to Section 14.05(C)(3), The Administrative Officer finds the criteria for combined review to be met. #SP-23-004 5 DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves site plan application #SP-23-004 of Burlington International Airport, 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 plan submitted by the applicant and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning. 3. The Administrative Officer concurrently issues Zoning Permit #ZP-23-047. 4. The applicant must regularly maintain all stormwater treatment and conveyance infrastructure. 5. The applicant must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to use of the new uses. 6. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Administrative Officer or the Administrative Officer as allowed by the Land Development Regulations. Signed this 7th day of February, 2023, by ___________________________________ Marty Gillies, Acting Administrative Officer 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 to the Superior Court, Environmental Division. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of the notice of appeal must also be mailed to the City of South Burlington Planning and Zoning Department at 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b) (4)(A). Please contact the Environmental Division at 802-828-1660 or http://vermontjudiciary.org/GTC/environmental/default.aspx 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.