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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-22-055 - Decision - 1200 Airport Drive#SP-22-055 1 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING CITY OF BURLINGTON, BURLINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – 1200 AIRPORT DRIVE SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-22-055 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Site plan application #SP-22-012 of Burlington International Airport to amend a previously approved plan for an airport complex. The amendment consists of constructing an expansion of the existing taxiway “G” and “South Apron”, 1200 Airport Drive. The Development Review Board held a public hearing on February 7, 2023. The applicant was represented by Larry Lackey, Nils Gonzales, and Jaquie Dagesse. Board member Stephanie Wyman was recused and did not participate in this decision. Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the Board 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 constructing an expansion of the existing taxiway “G” and “South Apron”, 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 November 9, 2022. 5. The plans submitted consist of the following: Sheet No: Plan Description: Prepared By: Last Revised Date: N/A Overall Sketch Plan Hoyle Tanner 9/14/2022 GP1.1 Overall Site Plan Hoyle Tanner 7/12/2022 SW1.1 Existing Conditions Hoyle Tanner 7/12/2022 SW1.2 Proposed Conditions Hoyle Tanner 7/12/2022 G1.6 Construction Safety and Phasing Plan 1 Hoyle Tanner 7/22/2022 G1.7 Construction Safety and Phasing Plan 2 Hoyle Tanner 7/12/2022 ER1.1 Erosion Control Notes and Details Hoyle Tanner 7/12/2022 ER1.2 Erosion Control Plan and Details Hoyle Tanner 7/12/2022 ER1.3 Erosion Control Plan and Details (2) Hoyle Tanner 7/12/2022 GD1.1 Grading and Drainage Plan Hoyle Tanner 7/12/2022 GD1.2 Grading and Drainage Plan (2) Hoyle Tanner 7/12/2022 GD2.1 Drainage Details Hoyle Tanner 7/12/2022 GD2.2 Drainage Details (2) Hoyle Tanner 7/12/2022 GD2.3 Drainage Details (3) Hoyle Tanner 7/12/2022 GD2.4 Drainage Details (4) Hoyle Tanner 7/12/2022 #SP-22-055 2 6. 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. 7. The purpose of the proposed expansion is to extend the existing apron and taxiway from its current terminus to establish a connection with the proposed building and hangar approved as part of #SD-21-28. 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 % 36.1% 36.5% — 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 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 G and the South Apron. The Board 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 Board 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 Board finds this criterion not applicable. #SP-22-055 3 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 Board 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 below. No changes affecting other elements of this criterion are proposed. The Board 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 the extension of an existing airport taxiway. The Board 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 Board 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 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 Board 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 Board 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. #SP-22-055 4 Wire-served utility services are not proposed to be affected. The South Burlington Water Department Director reviewed the plans and provided comments on 11/19/2022. The applicant addressed the comments on 1/4/2023 and the Water Department Director indicated that there were no outstanding comments. As such, the Board finds this criterion met. 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 Stormwater standards apply when one-half acre or more of impervious surface exists or is proposed to exist, and where 5,000 sf of impervious is created or reconstructed. The City Stormwater Section reviewed the plans and provided comments on 11/23/2022. The applicant addressed the comments on 1/17/2023 and the City Stormwater Section indicated that there were no outstanding comments. As such, the Board finds the stormwater management standards of 13.05 to be met. 16.03 Standards for Erosion Control during Construction The applicant has submitted an EPSC Plan. The Board finds the applicant shall comply with the criteria of 16.03 and the provisions of the approved plan. DECISION Motion by Mark Behr, seconded by Frank Kochman, to approve site plan application #SP-22-055 of City of Burlington/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 applicant must regularly maintain all stormwater treatment and conveyance infrastructure. 4. All exterior lighting must be installed or shielded in such a manner as to conceal light sources and reflector surfaces from view beyond the perimeter of the area to be illuminated. 5. The applicant must obtain a stormwater permit and construction permit from the Vermont DEC Stormwater Division prior to issuance of a Zoning Permit. 6. The applicant must revise the plans to address the comments of the South Burlington Water Department Director, subject to the Director’s review and approval, prior to issuance of a zoning permit for the project. 7. 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 #SP-22-055 5 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. 8. The proposed project must adhere to standards for erosion control as set forth in Section 16.03 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations. In addition, the grading plan must meet the standards set forth in Section 16.04 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations. 9. The applicant must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to use of the new uses. 10. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer as allowed by the Land Development Regulations. Mark Behr Yea Nay Abstain Not Present Frank Kochman Yea Nay Abstain Not Present Quinn Mann Yea Nay Abstain Not Present Dawn Philibert Yea Nay Abstain Not Present John Stern Yea Nay Abstain Not Present Motion carried by a vote of 3 - 0 - 0 . Signed this ____ day of February, 2023, by _____________________________________ Dawn Philibert, Chair 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.