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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMP-23-01 - Supplemental - 1185 1195 Shelburne Road (7)Larkin Terrace Master Plan Neighborhood Meeting First Floor Lobby 1185 Shelburne Rd. -10/05/2023 7:00 pm ATTENDEES: Larkin Realty: Joe Larkin (JoeLarkin@larkinrealty.net), Deb Sherman (DebSherman@larkinrealty.net), Terry Reilly (terryreilly@larkinrealty.net) WHLA: Jeff Hodgson (jhodgson@wagnerhodgson.com), Ella Braco (ebraco@wagnerhodgson.com) Neighbors: Ric and Teena Flood, (Ric@floodfinancial services.com) 1233 Shelburne Rd Suite E3, Scott Baldwin (scott@emgvt.com) 1233 Shelburne Rd suite C2B The small group allowed for an informal conversation. A Master Plan Illustration board was displayed. The Larkin team responded to basic questions conversationally. • Three neighbors attended, all signed in, meeting started at 7:00 • Maintaining access to current (dog) walking areas was expressed as important from an attendee • Concern about fences blocking existing walking areas was mentioned as important • A positive comment was made regarding the condo units near Lowes • General clarifying questions were asked about which buildings are what, which one is a hotel, where is commercial space – if any; boundaries, streets and existing buildings were pointed out. • A question was asked about number of stories of the hotel • Concern about a connecting road to the neighboring office complex was expressed; attendees opposed to a connecting road especially considering the new day care use. • A question was asked about the location of parking • Attendees made comments about the unique zoning review process in South Burlington in general • A question was asked about the duration of the project, how long will it take, when will it be done. Joe L. explained the whole project possibly would be done in phases over time, perhaps it may tak10 years • Someone asked what building will be built first. Joe L. explained most likely the hotel at the south on Shelburne Rd. • Someone asked that the existing trees near the proposed hotel stay up, in place, as long as possible while also mentioning the understanding that some must come down. Someone from the Larkin team replied that that is the intent • Someone asked a clarifying question about the roadway exiting the site entering Shelburne Rd. The Larkin team confirmed that yes, it is an exit only roadway with one way traffic heading south • Attendees made positive comments about the appearance of the 1185 Shelburne Rd. building. The Larkin team replied stating the intent is to create buildings on the site that are equally attractive • Someone asked what is meant by a micro unit. Jeff H. replied explaining it’s a very tiny living unit about the size of a hotel room • An attendee asked if there is underground parking. Joe L. said yes, there will be underground parking • A question was asked about the number of parking spaces. The Larkin team replied, explaining the final count has not been determined noting that sometimes the type of tenant drives the parking count • A question was asked about project status in the review process; the team discussed the master plan and phasing process • A comment was made noting that overall, the project is a good use of the property • A question was asked about the Farrell development property, the person wanted to know if the Larkin team knew of it. Joe L. replied yes explaining it is residential only. The following describes how the team plans to address the concerns raised at the neighborhood meeting: Topic 1: Pedestrian Access • Concern o Maintaining access to current (dog) walking areas was expressed as important o Concern about fences blocking existing walking areas was mentioned as important • Response: o No permanent fences are proposed that would block access to existing walking areas. o To the extent possible, construction fences will be located such that they do not block existing pedestrian access to existing sidewalks, rec paths, building entrances, or open portions of the neighborhood park. o When public sidewalks do need to be temporarily closed, safe alternate routes will be provided and signed, and sidewalk access will be restored as soon as possible. Topic 2: Timing of tree removal between the Hotel and the 1223 Shelburne Road Property • Concern: o Someone asked that the existing trees near the proposed hotel stay up, in place, as long as possible while also mentioning the understanding that some must come down. Someone from the Larkin team replied that that is the intent • Response: o A buffer of trees will be maintained between Building 2 and Parcel B for as long as possible while still leaving enough clearance for movement of construction vehicles. A two-stage tree removal plan can be provided for review at site plan. Topic 3: Extension of Reel Road • Concern: o Concern about a connecting road to the neighboring office complex was expressed; attendees opposed to a connecting road especially in light of the new day care use • Response: o This stub to the property line is being provided per city requirements, no changes are proposed to address this concern.