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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
THE VERTERRE GROUP – 833 QUEEN CITY PARK ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-23-029
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
The Verterre Group, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to amend a
previously approved plan for a 30-unit multi-family building. The amendment consists of
modifications to a previously approved environmental remediation system to collect
contaminated ground water. The modifications include installing a temporary access road to the
Hannaford property, excavation and backfill of approximately 2,000 yards of dirt from parking
lot for offsite disposal, installing a treatment shed, and installing an interception trench/drain to
collect contaminated groundwater, 833 Queen City Park Road.
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 applicant is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 30-unit multi-
family building. The amendment consists of modifications to a previously approved
environmental remediation system to collect contaminated ground water. The
modifications include installing a temporary access road to the Hannaford property,
excavation and backfill of approximately 2,000 yards of dirt from parking lot for offsite
disposal, installing a treatment shed, and installing an interception trench/drain to collect
contaminated groundwater, 833 Queen City Park Road.
2. The remedial equipment will be temporary, and the shed and any associated above ground
piping will be removed at the end of the project. The interception trench/ditch will remain.
3. The owner of record of the subject property is Limoge Properties.
4. The subject property is located in the Commercial 1-Residential 15 (C1-R15) Zoning District,
Traffic Overlay District (Major Intersections-Zone 1), and the Transit Overlay District.
5. The application was received on June 26, 2023.
6. The plans submitted are as follows:
Sheet No. Plan Description Prepared By Last Revised Date
1 Proposed Curtain Drain DuBois & King, Inc. August 2021
2 Details DuBois & King, Inc. August 2021
3 CAP Site Plan Verterre Group 05/02/2016
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DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
7. Building Coverage will be increased from 5,760 sq.ft t. to 5,824 sq. ft. Overall coverage will
be increasing from 20,260 sq. ft. to 20,324 sq. ft. The Administrative Officer finds that
coverage requirements are being met.
8. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Only the standards below are affected by this application. All other standards will continue to be
met.
Relationship of the proposed development to the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan
9. Pursuant to Section 14.06 (A), the applicant must give due attention to the goals and
objectives and the stated land use policies for the City of South Burlington as set forth in the
Comprehensive Plan. For this project, the stated goal of emphasizing sustainability for long-
term viability of a green and clean South Burlington is applicable. The project will collect
contaminated groundwater and remediate a polluted site. The Administrative Officer finds
this criterion met.
Combined Review
10. 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.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves site plan
application #SP-23-029 of The Verterre Group, subject to the following conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall
remain in effect.
2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plan and shall be on file in the South
Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. The Administrative Officer issued Zoning Permit #ZP-23-260 concurrently with this approval.
4. Any exterior lighting shall be downcast and shielded per Section 13.07 of the Land
Development Regulations.
5. The proposed project shall adhere to standards for erosion control as set forth in Section
16.03 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations.
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6. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to
use of the project.
7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Administrative
Officer or the Development Review Board, as allowed under the Land Development
Regulations.
Signed on this 27th day of July, 2023 by
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Betsy Brown, Acting Administrative Officer
PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to 24 VSA §4465, an interested person may appeal this decision by filing
a Notice of Appeal with the secretary of the Development Review Board. This Notice of Appeal
must be accompanied with a $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days of the date of this
decision.
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.