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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT – 650 SPEAR STREET
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-23-007
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Site plan application #SP-23-007 of the University of Vermont to amend the plan for an existing
agricultural complex. The amendment consists of modifying the previously-approved silt fence at the
previously approved outdoor storage area, 650 Spear Street.
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 University of Vermont is seeking to amend the plan for an existing agricultural complex. The
amendment consists of amending the previously approved silt fence at the previously approved
outdoor storage area, 650 Spear Street.
2. The applicant received site plan approval (#SP-22-047) on 11/04/2022 to add outdoor storage
for the purpose of storing steel. Temporary silt fencing for erosion control was approved as
permanent as part of that site plan. The applicant is now proposing to only retain a limited
portion of the previously approved silt fencing for project demarcation purposes.
3. The application was received on February 9, 2023
4. The subject property is located in the Institutional and Agricultural South Zoning District, the
Interstate Highway Overlay District, River Corridor Overlay District and the Environmental
Hazards Wetland Overlay.
5. The plans submitted consist of:
Sheet No. & Title Prepared by Plan Last Revised on:
C-1.0 Steel Laydown Site Plan Krebs & Lansing 02/02/2023
C-1.1 Steel Laydown Site
Restoration Plan
Krebs & Lansing 02/02/2023
The applicant is proposing to amend its previously approved site plan (#SP-22-047). The amendment
includes revised plans that removed the silt fence along the driveway and shows a silt fence that is
funcƟoning as a construcƟon limit demarcaƟon instead of its typical funcƟon for sediment control,
which is not necessary aŌer construcƟon is complete.
Combined Review
Pursuant to Section 14.09(E), the applicant has requested a combined administrative site plan and
zoning permit review. The Administrative Officer finds the criteria for combined review to be met.
#SP-23-007
DECISION
The Administrative Officer hereby approves Site Plan Application #SP-23-007 of the University of
Vermont, 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 as conditioned herein.
3. A digital PDF version of the approved final plan set must be delivered to the Administrative Officer
before issuance of a zoning permit.
4. The applicant must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to use of
the project.
5. The Administrative Officer hereby issues zoning permit #ZP-23-058 concurrently with this
application.
6. Any changes 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.
Signed on this 17th day of February, 2023 by
____________________________________________
Betsy Brown, 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.