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NATURAL RESOURCES & CONSERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 3, 2024
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In Person: 180 Market Street, Third Floor, Conference Room 301
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Regular Session 6:00 p.m.
1. Welcome (6:00 p.m.)
2. Additions, deletion, or changes in order of Agenda Items (6:01)
3. Comments from the public not related to the agenda (6:04)
4. *Adoption of meeting minutes (6:10)
5. City updates (6:15)
a. Brief update on the following topics:
i. Open Space Plan
ii. Land Development Regulations regarding Trees, see attachment from Kelsey
iii. Environmental Justic Discussion
iv. Eclipse
b. Association of Vermont Conservation Commissions
i. https://vtconservation.com/
6. Update on public education on wildlife safety Event (6:45)
7. Review of DRB Application List (7:15)
a. https://cms6.revize.com/revize/southburlington/Planning/DRB%202024.pdf
8. Member updates & reports: (7:45)
a. Chair
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b. Other Members
9. Other business (7:55)
10. Next meeting, May 1st
11. Adjourn (8:00)
Respectfully submitted:
Dave Wheeler
Water Resources Engineer
***Attachments included
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NATURAL RESOURCES & CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 07, 2024
The South Burlington NRCC held a regular meeting on Wednesday, 7 February 2024, at 6:00
p.m., in Room 301, 180 Market Street, and by GoToMeeting remote participation.
Members present: J. Chaulot, Chair; L. Bailey, J. Bossange, K. Boyk, M. Korpos, L. Yankowski;
J. Keenan; C. Badalamenti-Smith
Also present: D. Wheeler, City liaison; L. Kupferman, City Council Liaison; R. Doyle.
1. Welcome:
Mr. Chaulot welcomed everyone.
2. Additions, deletions or changes in the order of Agenda items:
No changes.
3. Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda:
Mr. Doyle inquired as to whether committee members get additional information
before a meeting. Mr. Wheeler replied that no additional information outside of the
agenda was sent to committee members. Miss Boyk asked about discussing future
projects when we get to 5c.
4. Adoption of Meeting Minutes:
Mr. Chaulot motioned to accept the minutes from January 03, 2024, with a correction
to the spelling of his last name. Mrs. Bailey 2nd. Minutes approved unanimously.
5. City Updates:
a. Open Space Plan Report
S. Kershner, & A. Matth, Director Rec & Parks, are developing an Open Space Plan
and a Parks and Rec Master Plan. A Venn diagram- was used to see where the two
potential plans may overlap:
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Per Mr. Kupferman and the city council. There has been no further action on the
Long Property yet. Funding for Climate Action is coming from ARPA Funds. A new
city position is being created to look at what works, what doesn't work. The hope
is to save funds and the environment by deϐining, qualifying, quantifying and
rationalizing practices.
b. Land Development Regulations (LDRs) – “Tree Ordinance”
The city council has approved the contractor for the Ash Tree Replacement
program. Bids are still open until February 23, for the injection treatment part of
the plan. The Planning Commission is still involved with S100 in Montpelier.
Kelsey in the SB Planning Dept, has our tree ordinance suggestions we would like
worked into the LDRs. Section 12 has the current Environmental Protection
Standards:
12 Environmental Protection Standards
12.01 General Requirements
12.2 Restricted Infrastructure Encroachment
12.03 Steep Slopes
12.04 Habitat Block Overlay District
12.05 Habitat Connector Overlay District
12.06 Wetland Protection Standards
12.07 River Corridor Overlay District
12.08 Floodplain Overlay District
13 Supplemental Regulations
13.05 Stormwater Management
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2024 | PAGE 3
Link to LDRs:
https://www.southburlingtonvt.gov/departments/planning_and_zoning/regulat
ions_and_planning_documents.php
6. Environmental Justic Discussion Update:
We are still trying to determine who we ”really” need to talk to.
7. Updates on public education of wildlife safety:
Part of the work group has gotten together. This is an important topic as we get closer
to the spring season. Spring brings new babies and an increase of human/wildlife
interaction. Sources indicate that well intentioned people “helping” wildlife can cause
more harm than good. Wildlife babies are not always in the danger they are perceived
to be in. Sometimes helping an injured animal can cause detrimental harm. It is best
to reach out to those who know what to do. Information and animal rehabilitators are
available for guidance with their expertise. They are trained and certiϐied. Our next
goal is to coordinate educational presentations at the South Burlington Public Library.
Miss Boyk would like to have the work group broaden our focus to include keeping
wildlife out of yards. Miss Korpos would like to see more education on this topic, for
example: if you use poison on a mouse that may get eaten by a raptor. Some of the
consequences involved with human/wildlife interaction and trying to eradicate. Mr.
Doyle asked about plants that can support wildlife.
Good sources to learn more are:
Wild Bird Rehab - Vermont Institute of Natural Science (vinsweb.org)
Injured and Orphaned Wildlife | Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
(vtϐishandwildlife.com)
Wildlife Rehabilitators — Vermont Wildlife Coalition (vtwildlifecoalition.org)
Vermont Bat Center - Home
8. Review of DRB Application List:
Mr. Wheeler presented a list of some upcoming/pending items slated to go before the
DRB (Development Review Board). There are 4 pending. One is Rice High School
wanting to redo paths to pervious surfaces from current impervious. Another is the
Allenwood development we had a previous presentation on along with the proposed
Farrell Development on Holmes Rd. Miss Korpos reminded us we cannot regulate
everything. Mr. Chaulot asked the best time to weigh in on proposed plans. Marla from
the Planning Dept suggests after it has been submitted. It is still best practice for the
DRB to suggest a developer seek our opinion on a proposal or for the developer to
seek us out. Mr. Bossange asks if we can have a standing agenda item to look at
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proposed plans. We looked at the proposed development of Centennial Wood. We
need to remember we had added our suggestions to the LDRs for a reason, to help
protect trees and natural resources in our city. LDRs are the city's rules for planning
and is what developers use. If you have suggestions- bringing them forward to the
committee. Mr. Keenan believes there may be some add changes that could be
happening.
9. Member updates and Reports:
Chair - There are no replies from BTV yet.
From Common Area for Dogs Committee. Water bowl holders and new doggy bag
dispensers have been installed at Wheeler Dog Park. Benches are ordered. Repairs to
Farrell are still pending, the funding is in place but the work has to go to Act 250. The
CAD committee is still processing some of the comments from the survey- there were
over 800 replies.
The Land Trust was involved in the Long Property negotiations. Deliberations are
currently in executive session.
From the NRCC Committee- Julian Keenan and Linda Bailey are running for open
positions on the City Council. Miss Boyk has written 2 articles for “The Other Paper”.
The topics are road salt and wastewater. We are awaiting their publication.
10. Other Business:
Please email Mr. Wheeler with future agenda ideas.
11. Next Meeting:
Wednesday March 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
& RECREATION AND PARKS COMMITTEE
DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 06, 2024
The South Burlington NRCC and Recreation & Parks Committees held a joint meeting on
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, at 6:00 p.m., in Room 301, 180 Market Street, and by GoToMeeting
remote participation.
Members present: J. Chaulot, Chair NRCC; J. Bossange; K. Boyk; L. Yankowski; J. Keenan; C.
Badalamenti Smith; L. Kupferman; A. Hayes; B. Visger; W. Sudbay; E. Buzby; M. Simoneau,
Vice Chair Rec & Parks; C. Freeman
Also present: D. Wheeler, City liaison NRCC; A. Matth, City Liaison Rec & Parks; S. Kershner;
B. Milizia; R. Doyle.
1. Welcome:
Introductions by both committees and introduction to joint meeting by staff.
2. Additions, deletions or changes in the order of Agenda items:
No changes.
3. Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda:
None.
4. Discussion of Parks Master Plan and Open Space Plan:
Ms. Kershner shared a slide presentation for the development and execution of the
future city open space and parks master plan. She reviewed the timeline for the
process. A consultant will be hired to write the actual plan. Key questions involved:
• How best to identify and utilize existing parks and open spaces.
• How to provide for changes to demographics.
• How to connect open spaces and recreation trails.
• A guide to transitioning a private park (parks created by developers due to LDRs)
to the city.
• Balancing the needs for open spaces for passive/active recreational use and/or
conservation.
• A guide for best land management practices.
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The NRCC has created an inventory of existing open spaces, including existing park
space, whether they are privately or publicly owned and if the land is conserved or
not. How can the NRCC help further in this process?
The committees reiterated the necessity to make sure funds are available to handle
care and upkeep. Mrs. Milizia reminded the group of the need for areas for the canine
family members in the city. This will become a bigger concern as more development
occurs. Dogs will need passive and active recreation areas.
Other areas of concern expressed by committee members centered around:
programming activities and gaps. How about adding passive programming like nature
walks, public talks on conservation. Will the plan look at partnerships for indoor
recreational needs. Funding exists for recreation & parks – will the plan provide
funding for the open spaces? Who is vetting the consultant? City staff will make up
that committee. What about having enough staff to handle all the cleanup and
maintenance for these areas- it is a current issue. The plan will need to have a diverse
perspective. How many years is the master plan going to be designed for and what
happens if it deviates?
The 2 committees may want to add updates as an agenda item for future monthly
meetings.
Any further questions should be directed to: skershner@southburlingtonvt.gov
5. Adjourn.
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ARTICLE 2 DEFINITIONS
[12] Caliper. The diameter of a tree trunk measured at six (6) inches above the ground for trees
up to and including four (4) -inch caliper size, and as measured at twelve (12) inches above the
ground for larger sizes.
[12] Canopy tree. Any large maturing tree which at maturity provides a crown width sufficient
to shade a minimum of twelve hundred (1,200) square feet.
[26] Large maturing tree. A tree whose height is greater than thirty-five (35) feet at maturity
and meets the specification of “American Standards for Nursery Stock” published by the
American Association of Nurserymen. See also canopy tree.
[40] Significant tree. A tree other than an evergreen with a caliper of eighteen (18) inches or
more.
[40] Silviculture (forestry). Shall include the following land use activities conducted in
accordance with state-defined proper forest management: the growing and harvesting of trees
or timber for purposes other than their fruit; and the use of temporary processing equipment
such as chippers and portable sawmills, which are used in association with harvesting
operations and are removed from the site once harvesting operations are complete.
[41] Small maturing tree. A tree whose height is thirty-five (35) feet or less at maturity and
meets the specification of “American Standards for Nursery Stock” published by the American
Association of Nurserymen. See also canopy tree.
ARTICLE 8 – CITY CENTER FORM-BASED CODE DISTRICT
[116] G. Landscaping Requirements.
(2) Within the City Center FBC District, the minimum landscaping budget may be applied to
non-bulb perennial vegetation, or other amenities, as detailed in Table 8-2 and Article 11.B, Civic
Space Types, as part of a cohesive landscaping plan for the site that provides adequate planting
of trees and shrubs appropriate to the site.
[128] T3 – Street trees
[133] T4 – Street trees
[135] T5 – Street trees
ARTICLE 9 - SEQ
[149] 9.08 SEQ-NRN Sub-Districts; Specific Standards
A. Landscape and Fence Buffer Standards, SEQ-NRN Sub-District.
(2) Existing Vegetation.
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(a) Existing vegetation that can effectively serve as landscape buffer to potentially
incompatible uses and/or are significant, heathy trees shall be retained to the maximum
extent possible, while accommodating the permitted level of development.
(3) Landscape Buffer Types.
(c) Type II – Informal Plantings. A Type II landscaped buffer must be composed of a
split rail fence (or equivalent approved by the DRB), major trees, a partial understory of
small trees, and a berm with a mixture of shrub type plantings. The minimum amount
of planting per 100 horizontal feet of buffer shall be a full ground cover, two trees of at
least 3” caliper, three ornamental or understory trees of at least 2” caliper, and any
combination of shrubbery that occupies at least 50% of the area at the time of planting,
all of which shall be distributed throughout the minimum buffer width described in Table
9-2A. With approval of the City Council, up to 10 feet of the green space between a
recreation path and a property line may be used to enable the installation of the split rail
fence and a portion of a berm.
ARTICLE 11A STREET TYPOLOGIES
[171] Pedestrian Street
Greenbelt / Furniture Zone: Landscaping - Street trees shall be installed on one side at spacing
requirements of applicable district
[172] Avenue
The greenbelt may consist principally of hardscape elements but must include sufficient access
to soil for required trees
Medians measuring 9’ or more in width shall be planted with street trees at an average spacing
of no more than 50’ on center.
ARTICLE 11B CIVIC SPACE/SITE AMENITY REQUIREMENTS
[174] Site Amenities – Streetfront Open Space - Slight, gentle, and undulating berms from 1-3
feet in height are encouraged to block views of parking areas. Ever-green landscaping is
required. Include canopy trees whose branches are above the average visual line of sight,
located throughout the space, with no more than 40 feet between any two such trees or
between a tree and the street or parking area. Landscaping should aim to distract from parking
beyond, but should not create dense walls of shrubbery or trees. Artwork is also highly
encouraged.
[174] Wooded Area - Naturally occurring area with predominance of canopy trees with
enhancement and public access.
[174] Sun Terrace; [174] Courtyard; [174] Pedestrian Pass;
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ARTICLE 12
[183] (2) Small On-Site Habitat Block Exchange. An applicant may apply to exchange a portion
of a Habitat Block not to exceed two (2) acres or ten (10) percent of the application’s total land
area, whichever is less, for an equal amount of land within the same Planned Unit Development
or Site Plan upon written request, without requiring a Habitat and Disturbance Assessment.
Such land exchange must not include Core Habitat Block Areas and shall not eliminate existing
Habitat Connectors. The land to be protected through the exchange may be located separate
from the Habitat Block. To approve a small on-site habitat block exchange, the Development
Review Board shall require the applicant to:
(a) Retain a similar or greater quality and maturity of vegetation within the proposed areas for
exchange; and
(b) Prioritize the retention of forest stands that include trees measuring 9 inches diameter at
breast height (dbh) within the exchange area.
[184] F. Standards for Habitat Block Protection.
(1) General Standards. Except as specifically exempted pursuant to Subsections 12.04(G)(1)
and (2) below, approved by the DRB pursuant to subsection 12.04(G)(3) below, or modified in
accordance with Section 12.04(D) above, all lands within a Habitat Block must be left in an
undisturbed, naturally vegetated condition. Specifically:
(a) The clearing of trees and understory vegetation is prohibited except as specified in this
section.
[185] G. Exempted Uses and Activities.
The following uses and activities are exempt from review under this section:
(2) Removal of invasive species, removal of diseased vegetation, and removal of dead or dying
trees posing an imminent threat to buildings or infrastructure
[185] 12.04 Habitat Block Overlay District, H. Development Within Habitat Blocks
The encroachment of new development activities into, and the clearing of vegetation,
establishment of lawn, or other similar activities in Habitat Blocks is prohibited. However, the
DRB may allow the following types of development within a Habitat Block pursuant to the
standards contained herein:
(1) Restricted Infrastructure Encroachment, pursuant to Section 12.02 and the following
supplemental standards:
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a. . . .
b. The clearing of vegetation adjacent to the facility shall be strictly limited to the
minimum width necessary for the facility to function for its intended purposes
(street tree requirements shall not apply in these areas). Street lighting shall be
prohibited in these areas except as necessary to meet State or Federal law; and,
c. . . .
[187] C. Standards for Protection of Habitat Connectors.
(4) Relocation of Mapped Habitat Connector. An applicant may apply to relocate a Habitat
Connector from its mapped location on the Habitat Block and Habitat Connector Overlay
Districts Map but must connect to Habitat Connectors or Habitat Blocks on adjacent parcels.
Any relocated portion shall be accompanied by a restoration plan, prepared by a qualified
consultant (e.g., landscape architect, professional wildlife biologist or equivalent). The
restoration plan must include a robust planting plan of native tree and shrub species, specific
actions to minimize disturbance to any existing vegetation supporting a habitat function, and a
maintenance plan to ensure its growth. The restoration plan must design the relocated Habitat
Connector to support the movement of mammal species such as fisher, bobcat, river otter,
mink and coyote within a period of ten (10) years.
(5) Restoration of Habitat Connector. The DRB shall require restoration of a Habitat Connector
on parcels where development is proposed and pre-existing conditions consist of Habitat
Connectors that are less than 150 feet in width along the entire length of the Habitat
Connector. Restoration must include a robust planting plan of native tree and shrub species
and specific actions to minimize disturbance to any existing vegetation supporting a habitat
function within areas of the Habitat Connector less than 150 feet wide. The applicant may
request, in writing, to waive this requirement. The DRB may grant a waiver only if restoration
of the Habitat Connector is not possible due the placement of pre-existing structures on the
subject parcel.
12.07 River Corridor Overlay District - RCO
[194] I. Development Standards.
(2) Natural Vegetation Requirement. All lands within the River Corridor must be left in an
undisturbed, naturally vegetated condition. The clearing of trees and other vegetation is
generally prohibited. This standard also does not apply to forestry operations or silvicultural
(forestry) activities exempt from local zoning regulation or the removal of trees that are dead,
diseased, heavily damaged by ice storms or other natural events, or identified as an invasive
species. The placing or storing of cut or cleared trees and other vegetation is also prohibited.
[207]
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(3) Development in the Floodplain Overlay District. All development in the Floodplain Overlay
District shall comply with the following standards:
(p) Erosion Control Measures on Lake Champlain. The installation of erosion control measures
within may be approved by the DRB provided the following standards are met: (iv) The project
shall preserve, maintain and supplement existing trees and ground cover vegetation to the
greatest extent possible.
ARTICLE 13 SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
[215] 13.04 Landscaping, Screening, and Street Trees
A. Purpose.
The City of South Burlington recognizes the importance of trees, vegetation, and well-planned
green spaces in bringing nature into the city and using these as a resource in promoting the
health, safety, and welfare of city residents through improved drainage, water supply recharge,
flood control, air quality, sun control, shade, and visual relief. Landscaping and screening shall
be required for all uses subject to site plan and planned unit development review. Street tree
planting shall be required for all public streets in a subdivision or planned unit development. In
evaluating landscaping, screening, and street tree plan requirements, the Development Review
Board shall promote the retention of existing trees while encouraging the use of recommended
plant species. In making its decisions, the Development Review Board may refer to the
Vermont Tree Selection Guide, published by the Vermont Urban & Community Forestry
Program and/or the recommendation of the City Arborist.
[215-16] B. Landscaping of Parking Areas.
(4) Landscaping Requirements.
(a) Landscaping shall include a variety of trees, shrubs, grasses and ground covers. All planting
shall be species hardy for the region and, if located in areas receiving road runoff or salt spray,
shall be salt-tolerant.
(b) At least one (1) major deciduous shade tree shall be provided within or near the perimeter of
each parking area, for every five (5) parking spaces. The trees shall be placed evenly
throughout the parking lot to provide shade and reduce glare. Trees shall be placed a minimum
of thirty (30) feet apart.
(c) Trees shall have a caliper equal to or greater than two and one-half (2 ½) inches when
measured on the tree stem, six (6) inches above the root ball.
(d) Where more than ten (10) trees are installed, a mix of species is encouraged; the species
should be grouped or located in a manner that reinforces the design and layout of the parking
lot and the site.
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(e) Within the City Center FBC District, landscaping required within this section shall not count
towards meeting minimum landscape budget requirements as detailed in Section 13.04(G).
[217] (6) Solar Canopies. Where canopies that serve as solar electricity generation facilities are
proposed over surface parking areas, the requirements of this section shall be modified as
follows:
(a) The requirements for interior landscaping and planting islands shall not apply to any area
covered by solar panels or their support structures, and;
(b) The requirements for perimeter trees shall not apply where such trees would interfere with
the installation or function of the panels; instead, alternate means of providing screening and
reducing glare from parking area perimeters, including hedges, fencing, or art installations shall
be provided.
[220] C. Screening or Buffering.
The Development Review Board will require landscaping, fencing, land shaping and/or
screening along property boundaries (lot lines) whenever it determines that a) two adjacent
sites are dissimilar and should be screened or buffered from each other, or b) a property’s
appearance should be improved, which property is covered excessively with pavement or
structures or is otherwise insufficiently landscaped, or c) a commercial, industrial, and multi-
family use abuts a residential district or institutional use, or (d) a parking or loading area is
adjacent to or visible from a public street.
[220] (6) Recreational vehicle parking areas shall be screened with evergreen trees and shrubs
and such landscaping plan shall be part of the application.
[220] G Landscaping Standards.
(1) The Development Review Board shall require compliance with any Tree Ordinance or
Landscaping Design Standards enacted by the City of South Burlington, subsequent to the
effective date of these regulations.
(2) Overall, there shall be a mix of large canopy tree species within each landscaping plan.
(3) Landscaping Budget Requirements. The Development Review Board shall require minimum
planting costs for all site plans, as shown in Table 13-4 below. In evaluating landscaping
requirements, some credit may be granted for existing trees or for site improvements other
than tree planting as long as the objectives of this section are not reduced. The costs below
are cumulative; for example, a landscaping budget shall be required to show a planned
expenditure of three percent of the first $250,000 in construction or improvement cost plus
two percent of the next $250,000 in construction or improvement cost, plus one percent of the
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remaining cost over $500,000. The landscaping budget shall be prepared by a landscape
architect or professional landscape designer.
[221] I. Landscape Maintenance.
Maintenance and responsibility. All planting shown on an approved site plan shall be
maintained by the property owner in a vigorous growing condition throughout the duration of
the use. Plants not so maintained shall be replaced with new plants at the beginning of the
next immediately following growing season. Trees with a caliper of less than 5” may be
replaced on an inch-by-inch basis with trees of the same genus of at least 2” caliper each. No
permit shall be required for such replacements provided they conform to the approved site
plan. Replacement of trees with a caliper of greater than 5” shall require an amendment to the
site plan.
E. Transition Zone.
[304] (b) Acceptable design techniques and modifications applied within a Transition Zone,
subject to DRB review and approval, include but may not be limited to:
(ii) Using existing natural features, such as changes in topography, waterways, or tree stands to
visually screen or functionally separate different forms and intensities of development.
ARTICLE 14 SITE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE REVIEW
[235] B. Excluded from Site Plan Review.
Specifically excluded from the provisions of this article are:
(10) Any clearance of scrub or brush not including trees, plants or shrubs approved as part of a
planting plan for site plan approval. Removal of any trees of caliper greater than 5” shall require
site plan approval. See also Section 13.06 (I) for maintenance and responsibility for landscaping
improvements.
ARTICLE 15.A SUBDIVISION REVIEW
15.A.12 Resource Protection Standards
[268] C. Resource Identification.
Site features or resources to be incorporated in subdivision layout and design, as shown to
scale on sketch and master plans, must be field verified and delineated on the ground by the
applicant as specified in Article 12 of these Regulations for each resource, and as indicated on
preliminary and final subdivision plans and plats. (1) Existing Site Features. Existing site
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features of significance to the City, to be considered in subdivision layout and design include:
(b) Prominent shade trees, street trees, or documented specimen or witness trees.
ARTICLE 15.C TND
[307] E. Conservation PUD Sub-Zones.
A Conservation PUD must include the following Sub-Zones, as designated on the PUD Master
Plan, and as more specifically identified and delineated on preliminary and final subdivision
plans and plats:
(1) Conservation Area. A Conservation PUD must include one or more designated
“Conservation Areas” which at minimum comprise 70% of the total tract or parcel area; and
which, to the maximum extent physically feasible, are contiguous or linked to resource or other
open space areas located on adjacent parcels or in the immediate vicinity of the proposed PUD.
Any tract or parcel area, or portion thereof, which is subject to a conservation easement that
prohibits or otherwise limits future subdivision and/or other development held by the City or a
qualified nonprofit organization may be included in and incorporated into a designated
Conservation Area so long as said tract or parcel, or portion thereof, and the proposed
Conservation Area otherwise meet the requirements of this Section 15.C.05.E.
(a) The designated Conservation Area(s) must include and incorporate:
(iii) Other locally identified natural or open space resource areas present on the tract or parcel,
as necessary to meet the minimum 70% allocation requirement. These may include:
• Woodland or mature tree stands located outside of Habitat Blocks and Habitat Connectors
regulated under Article 12.
St # ADDRESS APPLICANT'S NAME
APPLICATION
TYPE APPLICATION NO. 2nd APP No. Admin/DRB Date Received DESCRIPTION
NEXT DRB
MEETING
Subdivision
0 Catamount Drive AAM Catamount Woods LLC MP SK SD-24-01 N/A DRB 12/21/2023 275 units in 2 buildings on 87 ac lot 2/6/2024
850 Hinesburg Rd WGM Associates MP SK SD-24-02 DRB 12/28/2023 6-lot subdivision 1/17/2024
500 Old Farm Road O'Brien Eastview SK SD-24-03 DRB 12/21/2023 amendment to add 14 units in duplexes, replace 2 SFH with 5 cottage homes, add battery storage2/6/2024
760 Shelburne Road Gary J. Boure/760 Shelburne Rd LLC PP FP SD-24-04 DRB 3/22/2024 3 lot PUD 4/16/2024
252 Autumn Hill Rd Allyson & Vincent Bolduc SK SD-24-05 DRB 3/22/2024 2 lot subdivision 4/16/2024
Site Plan403 Queen City Park Road Champlain Water District SP SP-24-01 DRB 12/5/2023 new water tank, remove tank, comm. hut & tower, other minor site amendments1/3/2023
154 Davinci Dr Beta SP SP-24-02 DRB 12/8/2023 adjust trees & driveway 1/3/2024
110 Kimball Ave John Wilking SP SP-24-03 ADMIN 2/22/2024 change of use - general to medical office n/a
99 Proctor Avenue Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington SP SP-24-04 DRB 1/19/2024 w/CU-24-02 - adding turf at Rice 3/5/2024
1611 Williston Road 147 Loomis St, LLC SP SP-24-05 ADMIN 1/9/2024 building addition n/a
1650 Shelburne Rd Goss Jeep SP SP-24-06 DRB 2/16/2024 renew approval for bulding expansion 3/19/2024
793 Shelburne Rd Dave Simendinger SP SP-24-07 ADMIN 2/20/2024 renew approval for bulding expansion N/A
870 Williston Rd AAM Burlington Hotel LLC FBC SP SP-24-08 ADMIN incomplete hotel addition N/A
112 Garden St The Synder Braverman Development Co., LLC FBC SP SP-24-09 admin 3/7/2024 architectural and limited site changes N/A
20 Palmer Ct Mike Badalyan (Next Gen Auto) SP SP-24-11 admin incomplete change of use from contractor's yard to auto sales N/A
Design Review
Conditional
1820 Shelburne Road Heartworks CU CU-24-01 DRB 1/19/2024 6' privacy fence on a 6' retaining wall 02/20/2499 Proctor Avenue Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington CU CU-24-02 DRB 1/19/2024 w/SP-24-04 - adding turf at Rice 3/5/2024
1780 Dorset St Allyson M. Bolduc Trust & Vincent L. Bolduc Trust CU CU-24-03 DRB 3/22/2024 SFH in SEQ-NRP 4/16/2024
Master Plan
Variance58 Wright Court Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity VR VR-24-01 DRB 11/27/2023 variance to modify setbacks for building lot at 58 Wright Court1/17/2024
Boundary Line Adjustment
Miscellaneous
Appeals