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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Planning Commission - 02/13/2018 SOUTH BURLINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 13 FEBRUARY 2018 The South Burlington Planning Commission held a regular meeting on Tuesday, 13 February 2018, at 7:00 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Louisos, Chair; B. Gagnon (via phone), T. Riehle, D. MacDonald, M. Ostby, M. Mittag ALSO PRESENT: P. Conner, Director of Planning and Zoning; C. LaRose, City Planner; J. Rabidoux, Public Works Director; D. Wheeler, Asst. Stormwater Superintendent; D. Shenk, S. Dopp, F. Kochman, M. Simoneau, T. Meyer, K. Williams 1. Directions on emergency evacuation procedures from conference room: Ms. Louisos provided directions on emergency evacuation procedures. 2. Agenda: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items: No changes were made to the Agenda. 3. Open to the public for items not related to the Agenda: No issues were raised. 4. Planning Commissioner announcements and staff report: Ms. Louisos noted that Mr. Klugo had advised that he had met with Frank von Turkovich (at Mr. von Turkovich’s request) regarding possible uses and possible rezoning of the property on Spear Street. Mr. von Turkovich said he hoped for rezoning by the end of the year. Mr. Conner: New staff has been hired to replace Darla Champine who has retired and a clerk in the City Clerk’s office. They will both serve in a “welcoming position” opposite the building entrance. Downstairs doors will be secured. Everything above that will now be open. The Vermont League of Cities and Towns will be holding its annual Local Government Day on Thursday. Mr. Conner will be a presenter on the city’s “climate coalition pledge.” The first City Center building is now going up. 5. Public Hearing on possible amendments to the Land Development Regulations: a. Establish housing preservation and replacement standards in certain zoning districts b. Modify the City Center Form Based Code, including building placement standards; buffer strip requirements; prohibited exterior materials and replacement of existing siding; open space and landscaping; accessory structures; and building envelope standards in the T3/T3+, T4 and T5 Districts c. Modifications to height standards in the C1-R12, C1-R15, and C1-Auto Districts and removal of minor rooftop apparatus rom height requirements in all districts d. Establishment of an Urban Design Overlay District within portions of the C1-R12, C1-R15, and C1-Audo districts e. Modifications to Bicycle Parking standards f. Minor technical corrections Mr. Riehle moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Mittag seconded. Motion passed 5-0. Mr. Conner noted receipt of two letters, one from David Shenk and one from Meaghan Emery. Housing Replacement Standards: Mr. Conner explained that after legal review there were a few changes made to the wording. The amendment provides that if a home is taken down on a homeowner’s own land, they will have to rebuild a home within two years or pay into the housing trust fund. If they do not, it would be a zoning violation. Ms. Louisos noted that this amendment was proposed by the Affordable Housing Committee. Ms. Louisos also noted that in her letter Ms. Emery questioned whether 25% of the value of the home was enough to build a unit of the same value as the one taken down. Ms. Louisos said this figure was supported by the Downtown Housing Board. Mr. Simoneau said the figure is not meant to replace the entire value of the house but to do something at a market rate. He also noted that the City of Burlington has a similar rate, and they have not had one person write a check for a very long time. Mr. Simoneau went on to say that they have a lot of expertise on the Affordable Housing Committee. They felt going higher would be “onerous.” The figure is also supported by the Champlain Housing Trust and the Vermont Housing Conservation Board. Mr. Mittag questioned whether this process could dampen redevelopment in an area. Mr. Simoneau said that if the fee is too high, it could be a deterrent to redevelopment of an area where it is needed. Mr. Mittag posed the question of whether the regulations could be tiered, to have higher fees in areas where the City wishes to discourage replacement of homes and lesser elsewhere. Mr. Conner noted that both Lake Champlain Housing and the Vermont Housing Conservation Board provide assistance of about 25% of the value of the house. When the house is sold, any change in value of that 25% is shared by the assistance giver and the homeowner. This helps to keep up the value of the house. Form Based Code (FBC) Amendments: Mr. Conner noted some language changes made to make the amendments more “legally clear.” He also noted the letter received from David Shenk. Mr. Shenk, developer of the Market St./Hinesburg Road homes, drew attention to a diagram he provided. The Market St. homes were built prior to FBC, but they tried to keep FBC in mind as it was being discussed at the time. The only thing that doesn’t work with the proposed second part of the project relates to the retaining wall at the rear of the project. Their buffer is 5-feet in depth and is well-planted according to the requirements. The proposed new requirement of 8 feet will necessitate a “jog” in the retaining wall in the parking lot. Mr. Shenk added that 8 feet doesn’t change what they can accomplish in 5 feet. In addition, the 8-foot regulation would reduce the size of the front porches, which were made larger at the request of the DRB. Mr. Shenk also noted that there was interaction with neighbors during the design phase. At the end of the project, the neighbors were invited to view the project, and the 2 most vocal neighbors liked what they saw. Mr. Riehle said the project is very attractive, but he was concerned with the 3 feet of snow in the yard now. Mr. Shenk said he does the plowing, and that snow is a result of snow from the top of the retaining wall. Mr. Riehle said the issue he has is that the regulations would apply to the whole FBC district, and 5 feet would not be sufficient for something like a berm. He wouldn’t want 5 feet in the whole area, and you can’t “spot zone.” Ms. Louisos said they might make a distinction between the T3 and T4 districts. Mr. Mittag said the people on Iby St. wanted 8 feet, and he felt it would be bad faith to change that now. Mr. Conner noted that the 8 feet would be a required buffer. A building would still have to be 20 feet back. Fencing would also have to be opaque to protect homeowners from headlights. Mr. Simoneau cited the challenge of addressing concerns. He did not know how to create flexibility. He urged the Commission “not to let 3 feet stand in the way of a good outcome.” He added that he wouldn’t want to take the porches off those houses. Mr. Conner noted that in this case, the review is administrative, so the “clarity” has to be to staff. He added that the intent of the T3 area was to try to be a transition so there isn’t a 3‐story building next to a one‐story building. Mr. Kochman questioned focusing so much on one lot and letting it govern the outcome for a whole zone. He was concerned with flexibility unless you have very clear standards. In answer to a question from Ms. Williams, Mr. Conner clarified the open space amendment. He said that a portion of the landscape budget can be used off site (within the FBC district), but then the total landscape budget has to go up 15%. He further explained that this was in response to situations where there is not enough space on a lot for the required landscaping. Ms. Ostby said she felt there will be more questions regarding buffers with carriage houses. Mr. Conner explained that the scale is still a single family scale. Ms. Louisos then explained the options for placing more than one building on an odd-shaped lot. One of the buildings could be a carriage house, and there are requirements as to how it would look from the street. Mr. Conner added that it would still be an “accessory building,” but it would not have to be an “accessory dwelling unit.” Height Modifications: No issues were raised. Urban Design Overlay District: Mr. Conner noted that the standards do not change. They have just added illustrations to provide clarity. Minor Technical Corrections: Mr. Conner said these are mostly typo corrections. Mr. Riehle then moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Mittag seconded. Motion passed 6-0. 6. Consider possible modifications and approval of draft Land Development Regulations and accompanying Planning Commission report and submittal to City Council: Ms. Ostby said she liked the idea of preserving the value of a neighborhood if the city wants to. Mr. MacDonald cited the Chamberlin area, and Mr. Mittag added the area near Rice H.S. Mr. Mittag suggested approving what is presented and letting the City Council and Affordable Housing Committee ask for changes. Mr. Mittag moved to approve the amendments to the Land Development Regulations and accompanying report and to submit them to the City Council. Mr. Riehle seconded. Ms. Ostby was concerned with the ability to have front porches in that Market St. area and noted that it is so “tight” there. She felt that 8 feet in the T3 area may be oppressive and suggested 5 feet in the T3. A “straw vote” of members resulted in a tie, and the amendment will remain as written.  Ms. Louisos noted that it can always be reconsidered in the future. Ms. Ostby suggested modifying the language regarding corner buildings to: “Corner buildings shall have significant features at the corners.” Members agreed to that language. In the vote that followed, the motion was approved 6-0. 7. Presentation of Proposed Picard Circle Stormwater Improvement Project: Mr. Rabidoux showed the plan and explained that they would be installing infiltration channels under the surface. Funding is from an 80% grant from the state. The city’s share is $290,000.00 which Mr. Rabidoux said is an “amazing price.” Mr. Rabidoux said the project will also include laying some pipe under Airport Parkway. The project is now in the design phase and will be put to bid next winder with building proposed for 2019. He stressed that the surface will still be usable for passive recreation. It will be grassed. Mr. Rabidoux also noted that there will be more of this type of project to comply with federal requirements. This project is required to get a 63% flow reduction into Centennial Brook. Ms. Ostby asked if there is any possibility of building a berm to provide a noise barrier. Mr. Rabidoux said that can be discussed. It would save having to cart stuff offsite. 8. Overview of upcoming vote on funding for proposed improvements to the Bartlett Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility System: Mr. Rabidoux showed the map of a neighborhood that has been sewered by the City of Burlington and treated by them. This was working well until a few years ago when Burlington increased their sewer rate. It now makes financial sense for South Burlington to take over that system. South Burlington would have been required to pay Burlington $240,000.00 this year. It would cost half of that for South Burlington to have the system. Mr. Rabidoux noted that the rate payers of South Burlington have been subsidizing this over the years. The project proposes to divert the flow to the Bartlett Bay Treatment Plant via a new pump station and new force main. Mr. Rabidoux noted that Chittenden Water District (CWD) is a partner in this project as they have 2 water mains in the area that they will be connecting. Of the $3,000,000.00 cost, CWD will pay $750,000. The State will be providing $150,000 plus an additional $500,000 to eliminate a Pine Street situation. This brings the South Burlington’s cost down to $1,600,000.00. Over 10 years, the repayment is still less than the $240,000.00 the city is now paying to the City of Burlington. After the 10-year repayment, it is hundreds of thousands of dollars saving to South Burlington. For the project to move forward, it would require a “yes” vote on Town Meeting Day. With that vote, the project could begin in April. It would be “cash positive” on day one. Mr. Rabidoux added that sewer rates will probably go down as a result of the project. 9. Planned Unit Developments: applicability and supporting standards: Mr. Conner said that staff has been working with Mark Kane to make things easier for people to use. He showed examples of what the regulations could look like with illustrations (e.g., building types). Ms. LaRose added that they will make a decision as to whether to save space to have regulations go city-wide. 10. Follow-up to Joint Meeting with the Development Review Board: Ms. Louisos noted the issue of tree replacement and required sizes (having to replace a 8+ caliper tree with 4 or more trees that might not fit on the property). Mr. Conner cautioned against making it too easy to cut down a large tree. Ms. Louisos also noted the issue of bike path standards. Mr. Conner noted that staff is working with the Bike Path Committee on a big mapping project. Mr. Mittag said it seemed the DRB was looking for both certainty and flexibility. He didn’t know how to satisfy that dichotomy as they seem mutually exclusive. Mr. Conner described this as “the eternal tension.” Mr. Kochman felt the problem can be solved by consistent standards for waivers written into the regulations. 11. Consider approval of street name: Reel Road: Mr. Conner showed the location (near the movie theater complex). Mr. Mittag moved to approve Reel Road. Mr. Riehle seconded. Motion passed 5-1, with Ms. Ostby voting against. 12. Meeting Minutes of 23 January 2018: Mr. Klugo provided amendments (via email to Ms. Louisos) as follows: p.3, paragraph 3: “…and that these neighborhoods should become connected to enhance east‐west connectivity among other benefits.” p. 5, paragraph 2: add “…following the recommendation of the City Council. Ms. Ostby asked that her question regarding housing types be amended to read: “Why is it important to require all housing types to be required in the TND instead of requiring a percentage of affordability.” Mr. Riehle moved to approve the Minutes of 23 January 2018 as amended. Ms. Ostby seconded. Motion passed 6-0. 13. Other Business: There was no other business. As there was no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned by common consent at 9:53 p.m. Minutes approved by the Planning Commission February 27, 2018 Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works. 575 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT 05403 tel 802.846.4106 fax 802.846.4101 www.sburl.com TO: South Burlington Planning Commission FROM: Paul Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning SUBJECT: PC Staff Memo DATE: February 13, 2018 Planning Commission meeting 1. Directions on emergency evacuation procedures from conference room (7:00 pm) 2. Agenda: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items (7:01 pm) 3. Open to the public for items not related to the agenda (7:02 pm) 4. Planning Commissioner announcements and staff report (7:10 pm) 5. Public Hearing on possible amendments to the Land Development Regulations: (7:15 pm) a. Establish housing preservation and replacement standards in certain zoning districts b. Modify the City Center Form Based Code, including building placement standards; buffer strip requirements; prohibited exterior materials and replacement of existing siding; open space and landscaping; accessory structures; and building envelope standards in the T3/T3+, T4, and T5 Districts c. Modifications to height standards in the C1-R12, C1-R15, and C1-Auto Districts and removal of minor rooftop apparatus from height requirements in all districts d. Establishment of an Urban Design Overlay District within portions of the C1-R12, C1-R15, and C1-Auto Districts e. Modifications to Bicycle Parking standards f. Minor technical corrections Enclosed with your packet are the amendments as warned for the public hearing, PLUS a handful of recommended changes following our legal review (and a few typos we found along the way). All changes other than really simple typos have been marked in the comments section. There are several minor recommended changes based on the legal review; none change the meaning, they simply clarify language and in one case, under housing preservation, make clear that if a property indicates a plan to rebuild on the same lot within 2 years, (an act which is exempt from meeting the affordability component of the replacement standards), and then fails to do so, that it is a violation of the regulations. Staff has marked off all of the places where changes are proposed. The text continues to be showing changes FROM THE EXISTING adopted language. Changes, other than typos, from the JANUARY DRAFT are described in the comments bubbles. Staff had not received any other comments on the draft amendments as of Friday morning the 9th of February. 6. Consider possible modifications and approval of draft Land Development Regulations accompanying Planning Commission report and submittal to City Council (7:30 pm) If the Commission is satisfied with the draft regulations as presented, or makes specific changes and is comfortable with those, it can choose to approve the amendments, along with the Planning Commission’s report, and submit the package to the City Council. A motion could read as follows: “I move to approve the draft amendments to the Land Development Regulations as presented, with the modification made this evening, along with the Planning Commission’s Report, and to submit the amendments and Report to the City Council for consideration.” The Commission may also choose to further review the amendments. If you choose to do that, they could be advanced to the City Council at another time. 7. Presentation of proposed Picard Circle Stormwater Improvement project, Dave Wheeler, Assistant Stormwater Superintendent (7:40 pm) Please see the enclosed information sheet and plan associated with a proposed stormwater project in the City Right-of-Way at Picard Circle (off Airport Parkway). The project would be to install an underground chamber infiltration system. Dave Wheeler will attend to present, provide information, and answer questions Commissioners or the public may have on the project. 8. Overview of upcoming vote on funding for proposed improvements to the Bartlett Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility System, Justin Rabidoux, Director of Public Works (7:50 pm) Justin Rabidoux will be giving a brief overview of the item related to the wastewater treatment facility that will appear on the Town Meeting Day election ballot. A brief summary: “A small area of South Burlington (roughly bounded by Farrell Street, Proctor Avenue, Shelburne Road and Rice High School) is connected to Burlington’s sewer system. Burlington’s sewer rate is significantly higher than South Burlington’s. This results in South Burlington paying Burlington $240,000 annually to treat this area’s sewer discharge. As recently as a few years ago the fee for this service was roughly half, but Burlington raised their sewer rates leading to the $240,000 annual expense to the Sewer Fund. “Given this large expense it is financially prudent for Public Works to explore other options for treating this sewer service area and possibly using the money that would otherwise be sent to Burlington to finance any required system upgrades. The option we chose was to disconnect this sewer flow from Burlington and divert it to our Bartlett Bay Wastewater Plant. Over the next 20 years, the do nothing option, other than already planned maintenance/upgrades, would cost the City about $9M. Redirecting the sewer flows to BBWWTF has a projected 20-year total cost of $3.2M. This project will pay for itself three times over during these 20 years, save South Burlington sewer rate payers hundreds of thousands of dollars annually and be cash positive in year 1.” 9. Planned Unit Developments: first draft of street types, open space types, and housing types (8:05 pm) Staff has made significant progress since your January 23rd meeting. We have our consultants working on several deliverables that will be ready for your shortly. In the meantime we have several updates to give you and some broad direction to seek from you on a few of these. We’ll host a discussion of these on Tuesday. As part of these updates, we’ve put together a sample of a guidebook that would contain many of the key elements of the PUDs – Open Space Types, Building Types, and Street Types. We wanted to get your first take on these before we go any further. 10. Follow up on joint meeting with Development Review Board (8:50 pm) A time for Commissioners to debrief! 11. Consider approval of street name: Reel Road (9:05 pm) Off Fayette Road is a short segment of road that will, in the future, continue to the south. The Palace 9 movie theater presently has an address on Fayette Road. With a proposed new building being considered along another section of Fayette Road, we have found that the street needs to be re-numbered to meet E-911 standards. This seemed to be a good time to name this segment of road and to assign the Palace 9 theater a new address on that segment. Staff has proposed the name “Reel Road”, a nod to the movie theater that is there today. If ever it goes away, the street name would be a little reminder of the history of the area. The property owner has no concerns with the name. 12. Meeting Minutes (9:08 pm) 13. Other business (9:10 pm) 14. Adjourn (9:10 pm) 575 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT 05403 tel 802.846.4106 fax 802.846.4101 www.sburl.com PROPOSED AMENDMENTS to the SOUTH BURLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS Public Hearing Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 7:00 pm PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the South Burlington Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Conference Room, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont to consider amendments to the South Burlington Land Development Regulations. The amendments affect all parts of the City. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the following: A. Establish housing preservation standards in the following zoning districts: Residential 1, Residential 1-PRD, Residential 1-Lakeshore, Residential 1-Lakeview, Residential 2, Residential 4, Residential 7, Residential 7-Neighborhood Commercial, Residential 12, Lakeshore Neighborhood, Queen City Park, SEQ-Natural Resource Protection, SEQ-Neighborhood Residential, SEQ-Neighborhood Residential North, SEQ-Neighborhood Residential Transition, SEQ-Village Residential, SEQ-Village Commercial, Commercial 1-Residential 12, Commercial 1-Residential 15, Commercial 1-AUTO, Commercial 1-Limited Retail, Allen Road, and Commercial 2; B. Modifications to the City Center Form Based Code, including building placement standards; buffer strip requirements; prohibited exterior materials and replacement of existing siding; off-site placement of open space in the T4 District; accessory structures; pre-approval of open space; off- site landscaping; T3 and T3+ District purpose statement, entrances, balconies, and buildings on small pre-existing lots; T4 and T5 District glazing standards; C. Modifications to height standards in the C1-R12, C1-R15, and C1-Auto Districts and removal of minor rootftop apparatus from height calculations; D. Establishment of an Urban Design Overlay District within portions of the C1-R12, C1-R15, and C1- Auto Districts; E. Modifications to Bicycle Parking standards; and, F. Minor technical corrections. Sections included in the amendments to the Land Development Regulations: 2.02 Specific Definitions 3.07 Height of Structures 8.03 Land Development and Building Placement 8.06 Special Standards 8.07 Prohibited Materials 8.08 Open Space Requirements 8.11 Nonconformities 8.12 City Center T3 and T3+ Neighborhood Building Envelope Standards 8.13 T-4 Urban Multi-Use Building Envelope Standards 8.14 T-5 Building Envelope Standards 10.06 Urban Design Overlay District (UDO) [new] 13.14 Bicycle Parking and Storage 18.01 Inclusionary Zoning 18.03 Housing Preservation [new] Appendix C: Dimensional Standards Appendix H: Pre-Existing Dwelling units exempt from housing preservation per section 18.03(c)(5) [new] Map 4: Overlay Districts Copies of the proposed amendments are available for inspection at the Department of Planning & Zoning, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday except holidays, and on the city website at www.sburl.com/planning. Jessica Louisos, Planning Commission Chair January 25, 2018 575 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT 05403 tel 802.846.4106 fax 802.846.4101 www.sburl.com Draft Amendments to the South Burlington Land Development Regulations Table of Contents Subject Pages A Establish housing preservation standards 1-5 B Modifications to the City Center Form Based Code 5-10, 20-30 C Modifications to height standards in the C1-R12, C1-R15, and C1-Auto Districts 11-12 D Establishment of an Urban Design Overlay District within portions of the C1-R12, C1-R15, and C1-Auto Districts; 13-15, 34-35 E Modifications to Bicycle Parking standards 15-18, 31-33 F Minor technical corrections. 18-19 575 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT 05403 tel 802.846.4106 fax 802.846.4101 www.sburl.com Draft Amendments to the South Burlington Land Development Regulations Key to amendments: Additions in red underline Deletions in red strikethrough Notes for Uses in SMALL CAPS I. ESTABLISH HOUSING PRESERVATION STANDARDS 18.03 Housing Preservation A. Purpose. The intent of this Section is to achieve one or more of these goals: (1) To promote the health, safety and general welfare of the community by preserving existing housing stock in residential neighborhoods, particularly the supply of affordable and moderately- priced homes through the use of housing retention requirements as referenced in South Burlington’s 2016 Comprehensive Plan; (2) To reduce and mitigate the demolition and conversion to nonresidential use or nonuse of residential structures, and to maintain housing that meets the needs of all economic groups within the City particularly for those of low and moderate income; (3) To meet the specific mandates of 24 V.S.A. Section 4302(11) related to housing opportunities for safe and affordable housing for all Vermonters and to meet the needs of the diverse social and income groups in each Vermont community; (4) To support the retention of housing units in the City; (5) To promote the health safety and welfare of the community by preserving the residential character of neighborhoods; and, (6) To offset the loss of housing by requiring replacement of housing units with new construction, conversion of nonresidential to residential use or a contribution to the City of South Burlington Housing Trust Fund. B. Applicability. Except as otherwise provided in sub-section C (Exemptions), this Section 18.03 of these Regulations is applicable to the loss, demolition or conversion to a nonresidential use or nonuse (for example a vacant lot) of any dwelling unit in the City. This includes without limitation any of the following: (1) any dwelling unit that is demolished, removed, or declared unfit for habitation pursuant to any order, decision or other action of the City or State that is caused by unreasonable neglect or deferred maintenance of an existing or prior owner(s); (2) any dwelling unit that is demolished or removed pursuant to any municipal, State or Federal program, including any air traffic or airport noise mitigation and compatibility program; and/or, Draftpage 1 (3) the loss, demolition or conversion to nonresidential use or non-use of any other form of permanent housing, including but not limited to housing units contained within a housing facility that is permitted as a congregate care facility, except group homes, residential care facilities, or skilled nursing facilities as defined in these Regulations. C. Exemptions. This Section shall not be applicable to: (1) The redevelopment of a dwelling unit or any other form of permanent housing, including but not limited to housing units contained within a housing facility that is permitted as a congregate care facility, within a two (2) year period. Any applicant for a demolition permit seeking to avail themselves of this exemption shall be required to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy within two (2) years of the date of issuance of the demolition permit thereby demonstrating redevelopment of the dwelling unit and restoration of the residential use on the same parcel. (2) Any dwelling unit ordered demolished or declared unfit for habitation because of damage caused by civil commotion, malicious mischief, vandalism, natural disaster, fire, flood or other causes beyond the owner’s control. (3) Dwelling units existing in the following zoning districts: City Center Form Based Code, Industrial – Open Space, Mixed Industrial & Commercial, Swift Street, Institutional-Agricultural, Parks & Recreation, Municipal, Commercial 1-AIR, Airport, and Airport-Industrial. (4) The conversion of a duplex to a single-family home. (5) As of the initial effective date of this Section, any dwelling units: (a) For which the Burlington International Airport / City of Burlington has obtained Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant funding approval for the acquisition, demolition or removal pursuant to the FAA’s Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program. This includes the dwelling units identified in FAA AIP grant numbers, AIP-94, AIP-105, and AIP-109 whether or not these dwelling units have been purchased or removed as of January 1, 2018. (b) Indicated on the 2009 Burlington International Airport Part 150 Noise Inventory and Re- Use Plan “Proposed Property Acquisition Program” map, Figure 4: Detailed Acquisition Plan, dated April 23, 2009. See Appendix H for a complete listing of properties by address. (6) The removal of accessory dwelling units. D. Approval. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Regulations and unless otherwise exempt under sub-section C of this Section, no dwelling unit shall be removed, demolished, or converted to a nonresidential use or nonuse, without receipt of a zoning permit in accordance with this Section. In addition to any other submission requirements in these Regulations, the applicant shall submit as part of a zoning permit application under this Section: (1) A statement certifying the number of dwelling units to be demolished or converted to nonresidential use and the number of bedrooms existing within each of these units; (2) A demonstration of compliance with tenant or occupant notice and relocation provisions of applicable state and federal law; and (3) A demonstration of compliance with sub-section E, F and G (if applicable) of this Section. E. Housing replacement requirement. In addition to any other requirements for approval under these Regulations, approval of the zoning permit referred to in Sub-section D above requires the Commented [A1]: Replaced “any dwelling unit that is contained within a housing facility that is permitted as a congregate care facility, except group homes, residential care facilities, or skilled nursing facilities as defined in the South Burlington Land Development Regulations.” following legal review 2-8-2018 Commented [A2]: Replaced” “A loss or change of use lasting less than two (2) years, where residential use is restored within that same two (2) year period on the same parcel.” Following legal review 2-8-2018 Draftpage 2 replacement of each dwelling unit that is to be removed, demolished, or converted to nonresidential use or nonuse with a replacement dwelling unit. Any dwelling unit approved under Section 18.01 or 18.02 shall not qualify as a replacement dwelling unit. This replacement requirement may be satisfied in one of the following ways: (1) Construction of a new dwelling unit in accordance with sub-section F of this Section; (2) The conversion of a non-residential building to residential use in accordance with sub-section F of this Section; or, (3) Contribution to the Housing Trust Fund. Payment to the City of South Burlington’s Housing Trust Fund for each dwelling unit that is removed, demolished, or converted to nonresidential uses or nonuse in an amount equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the higher of (1) the most recent assed valuation the premises as modified by the CLA (Common Level of Appraisal) or (2) the most recent sales price of the premises. F. Replacement Dwelling Unit Requirement. In addition to the foregoing, all replacement dwelling units built pursuant to this Section must meet the following requirements: (1) Each replacement dwelling unit shall have at least the same number of bedrooms as the dwelling unit being replaced; (2) Each replacement dwelling unit must be located within the City of South Burlington; (3) Each replacement dwelling unit must receive a Certificate of Occupancy within eighteen (18) months of the date on which the zoning permit referenced in Sub-section D above is approved; (4) Each rental replacement dwelling unit(s) must be maintained either as a Group Home or as a leased “Affordable Housing” unit, as that term is defined in Article 2 of these Regulations to prospective occupants who are income eligible at the time they first lease the unit, for a period of not less than twenty (20) years from the date of first occupancy. (5) Each non-rental replacement dwelling unit(s) must be offered for sale either: (a) At or below the fair market value of the dwelling unit that was removed, demolished, or converted to nonresidential use or nonuse, as determined either (i) by an appraisal provided by the applicant, or (ii) by the City’s latest assessed value of the premises including the dwelling unit that was removed, demolished, or converted to nonresidential use or to nonuse; or (b) As an “Affordable Housing” unit, as that term is defined in Article 2 of these Regulations, to prospective purchaser/occupants who are income eligible at the time they purchase the unit. Any such unit shall be subject to a covenant restricting the sale of the dwelling unit for a twenty (20) year period to an owner/occupant who qualifies by income. (6) Income eligibility for replacement units described in this subsection shall be determined based on income guidelines, as adjusted for household size, published annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Burlington-South Burlington Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), or on program-based income eligibility requirements established by a partnering housing organization. The income eligibility shall be determined using the most recent income guidelines available at the time a unit is available for occupancy. G. Performance Guaranty/Letter of Credit. When an applicant proposes to construct a new replacement dwelling unit or convert a non-residential building to a replacement residential unit, the applicant must post a performance guaranty in the form of a letter of credit, or other security acceptable to the City Attorney, in the amount equivalent to the amount the applicant would have been required to Draftpage 3 contribute to the City of South Burlington’s Housing Trust Fund if the applicant had chosen that option pursuant to Sub-section E(3), above. Such a performance guaranty shall be valid for no more than two (2) years, after which the full amount due shall be provided to the City of South Burlington’s Housing Trust Fund if a replacement dwelling unit satisfying the conditions of this Section has not been granted a Certificate of Occupancy as a dwelling unit. H. Administration. The City of South Burlington Housing Authority, if any, or a bona fide qualified non- profit organization approved by the City of South Burlington following demonstration of its qualifications shall be responsible for the on-going administration of this section as well as for the promulgation of such rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement this section. The Housing Authority or non-profit organization will determine and implement eligibility priorities, continuing eligibility standards and enforcement, and rental and sales procedures. I. Violations. In the event of a violation of this Section, an enforcement action in accordance with Article 17 shall commence and the requirements of this Section shall apply in addition to any other remedies available to the City by law. 17.03 Certificates of Occupancy … B. Certificate of Occupancy Not Required. Certificates of occupancy shall not be required for single- family or two-family dwellings, except as specifically listed below: (1) Certificates of Occupancy are required for single and two family dwellings within the Floodplain Overlay (Zones A, AE, and A1-30) Subdistrict. (2) Certificates of Occupancy are required for inclusionary single and two-family dwellings within the City Center FBC District. (3) Certificates of Occupancy are required for dwelling units constructed in accordance with Section 18.03(C)(1) of these Regulations. (4) Certificates of Occupancy are required for replacement dwelling units built in accordance with Section 18.03 of these Regulations. Commented [A3]: Replaced “such” with “a” per legal review 2-8-2018 Commented [A4]: Added word “dwelling” per legal review 2-8-2018 Commented [A5]: Added this subsection following legal review 2-8-2018 Commented [PC6]: Newly added cross-reference to section 17.03 following legal review 2-8-2018 Draftpage 4 II. MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY CENTER FORM BASED CODE 8.03 Land Development and Building Placement A. Land Development. No land development shall be permitted except in full compliance with the applicable Building Envelope Standards (BES) and this Article. See also Section 8.11, non-conformities. B. Building Placement. (1) All new buildings, and all additions to buildings, except as permitted in a T3 Cottage Court or as permitted under Section 8.11, Nonconformities, shall include at least one building façade located entirely within a Build-to-Zone, except as provided for below: (a) Buildings permitted in a T3 Cottage Court; (b) As permitted under Section 8.11, Nonconformities; or, (c) Accessory structures. Draftpage 5 8.06 Special Standards … E. Buffer Strip. Where a Building Envelope Standard requires a Buffer Strip, it shall consist, at a minimum, of the following: the following: (1) A planted buffer not less than twenty (20) feet wide landscaped with dense evergreens and with options for other planting and fencing; OR, (2) A combination of alley, as defined within the Street Typologies of these Regulations, and a planted buffer not less than eight (8) feet wide landscaped with dense evergreens and with options for other planting and fencing. Any Buffer Strip required by a Building Envelope Standard shall consist, at a minimum, of a strip of land that is no less than twenty feet wide measured from the applicable lot line and shall include a screening buffer that is not less than eight (8) feet in width, measured from the applicable lot line, and planted with dense evergreens that are at least seven (7) in height at time of installation, and a separation buffer not less than twelve (12) feet wide measured from the edge of the screening buffer, in which no building shall be allowed. Where a vehicle turn-around or parking will be located adjacent to the screening buffer, then the screening buffer shall be supplemented as needed so as to be opaque year round. The Buffer Strip may include fencing to supplement the screening and/or separation buffers. F. Required Minimum Stories, Combined Stories. … (1) Combined stories. For each story in a building containing one or more stories with a floor-to- floor height that exceeds the maximum height allowed in the applicable Transect Zone/Zoning District, the number of stories shall be calculated by dividing the proposed floor-to-floor height by the number of feet equal to the maximum story height and rounding up to the next whole number. Example: a 20’ floor to ceiling height in a Transect Zone where whose maximum sooty story height is 14’ will count as two stories for the purposes of calculating the maximum allowable number of building stories in a Transect Zone. For the purposes of calculating the minimum number of building stories in a Transect Zone, however, combined stories shall not be considered to be more than one story. … I. Accessory Structures Accessory structures shall exceed neither 500 square feet in area, nor fifteen (15) feet in height. Accessory structures shall not be located between the street line and the front building line of any principal building, and shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from all lot lines. There shall not be more than one accessory structure per principal building on the lot. The standards in Section 3.10(A- D) shall not apply in this district. 8.07 Prohibited Materials The following is a list of materials that are strictly forbidden as exterior finish materials in all Transect Zones, on all sides facing a street right-of-way, public right-of-way, pedestrian passages or public civic space, in all City Center districts: A. All types and form of vinyl siding or vinyl finishing products. Commented [PC7]: Replaced the prior proposal which read as follows, per legal review: “Where a Building Envelope Standard requires a Buffer Strip, it shall consist, at a minimum: a planted buffer not less than eight (8) feet in width planted with dense evergreens at least seven (7) feet in height at time of installation, and a building setback of an additional twelve (12) feet). Where vehicle parking or turn- around is planned adjacent to the buffer area, the buffer area shall supplemented as needed to be opaque year- round. Fencing may be installed to supplement buffer areas. .” Commented [PC8]: Modifications per legal review, for clarity and to assure the cross-reference to the use of this standard in the new Urban Design Overlay. 2-9-2018 Commented [PC9]: Replaces the prior proposal, per legal review: “Accessory structures shall not exceed 500 square feet in size, shall not be located to the front of any principal building, shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from all property lines, shall have a maximum height of 15', and shall be limited to one per principal building on the lot. Standards in Section 3.10(A-D) shall not apply in this district.” Commented [PC10]: Replaces “in all City Center Districts” with “in all Transect Zones” per legal review Draftpage 6 B. External Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) C. Stucco D. Plywood (excluding Marine Grade plywood) E. Chain-link fence F. T1-11 G. Concrete block, cinder block H. Tar paper I. Tyvek or equivalent 8.08 Open Space Requirements … Table 8-1 Open Space Requirements Transect Zone Residential/ Non- Residential Parcel Size Qualifying Open Space Required Additional Restrictions, Requirements, or Allowances Public Realm Requirement T5 Non- Residential All 5% of non-residential building gross floor area May locate qualifying open space off-site or purchase credits Whether on or off site, 100 % must be part of the public realm. Residential, Less than 10 Units All 100 Square Feet Per Unit May locate qualifying open space off-site pursuant to BES or purchase credits. No public realm requirement for residential component. Residential, 10-19 Units All 85 Square Feet Per Unit May locate qualifying open space off-site pursuant to BES or purchase credits. No public realm requirement for residential component. Residential, 20 or more Units All 60 Square Feet Per Unit May locate qualifying open space off-site pursuant to BES or purchase credits. No public realm requirement for residential component. T4 Non- Residential <20,000 SF 6% of non-residential building gross floor area May locate qualifying open space off-site or purchase credits. Whether on or off site, 75% must be part of the public realm. Non- Residential >20,000 SF 6% of non-residential building gross floor area Qualifying open Space must be located on site or within 150’ of the site and directly Whether on or off site, 75% must be part of the public realm. Commented [PC11]: Replaces prior proposal of “…or within 150’ of the site with direct access” with “…or within 150’ of the site and directly accessible from the site.” (for this and the subsequent ones in this table) Draftpage 7 accessible from the site. Residential, Less than 10 Units All 100 Square Feet Per Unit Qualifying open Space must be located on site or within 150’ of the site and directly accessible from the site; 50% or more must be commonly accessible to all tenants/residents. No public realm requirement for residential component. Residential, 10-19 Units All 85 Square Feet Per Unit Qualifying open Space must be located on site or within 150’ of the site and directly accessible from the site; 50% or more must be commonly accessible to all tenants/residents. No public realm requirement for residential component. Residential, 20 or more Units All 60 Square Feet Per Unit Qualifying open Space must be located on site or within 150’ of the site and directly accessible from the site; 50% or more must be commonly accessible to all tenants/residents. No public realm requirement for residential component. T3/T3+ Non- Residential All 6% of non-residential building gross floor area Qualifying open Space must be located on site. Minimum 30% must be part of the public realm. Residential, Less than 10 Units All 100 Square Feet Per Unit Qualifying open Space must be located on site. No public realm requirement for residential component. Residential, 10-19 Units All 100 Square Feet Per Unit Qualifying open Space must be located on site; 25% or more must be commonly accessible to all tenants/residents. No public realm requirement for residential component. Draftpage 8 Residential, 20 or more Units All 90 Square Feet Per Unit Qualifying open Space must be located on site; 40% or more must be commonly accessible to all tenants/residents. No public realm requirement for residential component. … E. Locating Open Space Off-Site (1) Qualifying open space may be located off-site, or on a parcel other than the one where the subject use is located, in areas designated in Table 8-1. Designated off-site qualifying open space must be located within City Center FBC District boundaries and must meet the standards articulated herein. Designated off-site open space must qualify under the palette of options listed in Table 8-2. (2) Designated off-site qualifying open space shall be located on developable land. For the purposes of this section (8.08(D)), developable land is an area of land within the City Center FBC District that feasibly can be developed with residential uses or mixed uses in accordance with the Code as determined by the DRB. Developable land area shall not, except where otherwise specified, include: (a) Land area that is already substantially developed, including existing parks and dedicated, perpetual open space within such substantially developed portion; (b) Areas of contiguous land that are unsuitable for development because of topographic features or for environmental reasons, per chapter 12 of these regulations. (3) Wetlands and wetland buffers shall not be designated as off-site qualifying open space areas, unless the DRB makes a finding that the wetland and/or wetland buffer is improved and can be actively and explicitly used as a qualifying Open Space pursuant to this Article and Appendix F. In considering whether to make this finding, the DRB may wish to consider the reasonable and expected use of the wetland, and refer to the specifications for “Enhanced or Recreational Wetlands” in Appendix F of these Regulations. If the DRB makes such a finding, that wetland and/or wetland buffer shall not count as more than 50% of the minimum required qualifying open space. (4) Pre-approval of open space. An applicant that constructs a greater area of open space than the minimum required area may apply that additional open space that exceeds the minimum towards the required open space for a future building. In doing so, the applicant shall demonstrate with each such building that the off-site open space is qualifying for the proposed building in question. … G. Landscaping Requirements (1) Per Section 13.06(G), new development must meet a minimum landscaping budget equal to 3% of the first $250,000 of construction costs, 2% of the next $250,000, and 1% of remaining construction costs. This section requires that this investment be in trees and shrubs, and on-site. Commented [PC12]: Replaces prior proposal of “An applicant that constructs open space greater than the minimum required may apply the additional space towards the required open space for a future building. In doing so, the applicant shall demonstrate, with each such building, that the off-site open space is qualifying for the building in question.” Draftpage 9 (2) For the City Center FBC District, a portion of the minimum landscaping budget may be used for art, decorative hardscapes, or other publicallypublicly welcoming amenities, as detailed in Table 8-3 and Appendix F, and when located within the public realm as defined in these Regulations. (3) Off-site landscaping. Where Open Space is approved to be located off-site pursuant to Section 8.08(E), up to thirty (30) percent of the required landscaping budget may also be located off-site. In such instances, the total required landscape budget shall increase by fifteen (15) percent. 8.11 Nonconformities … A. Nonconforming Structures (1) Authority to Continue. Nonconforming structures may be continued provided conditions in this Section are met. (2) Repair and Alterations. Repair and alterations may be performed on any nonconforming structure, provided the comply with the Code and with the following: (a) When the total area of alterations to the primary building façade, or to the building façade that is parallel to and oriented to the street, exceeds 35% of the total areas of such building façade, the alterations shall comply with the Building Standards described in the BES applicable to the Transect Zone (excluding build-to-zone and story requirements). For the purposes of this subsection, window and window casing replacement, painting, adding or removal of siding, and other similar changes shall not be considered in this total area of alterations calculation considered alterations. For multi-tenant buildings, the standard shall apply separately for each tenant area where that tenant gross floor area exceeds 10,000 square feet. (a)(b) Repair and replacement of non-conforming exterior finish materials. Normal repair of non-conforming exterior finish materials listed in Section 8.07 shall be permitted. In-kind replacement of vinyl exterior finish materials with new vinyl finish materials shall also be permitted. Replacement of any other type of exterior finish materials listed as prohibited in Section 8.07 shall not be permitted. (b)(c) Structural alterations involving the replacement, relocation, removal, or other similar changes to more than 50% of all load bearing wall / pillar elements of a building shall require compliance with all standards within these Regulations. … Table 8-45 Extensions / Expansions Structure Size <1,000 SF GFA 1,001 – 2,500 SF GFA 2,501 – 5,000 SF GFA 5,001 – 10,000 SF GFA 10,001 – 20,000 SF GFA Percent Permitted 75% 35% 30% 25% 10% SEE THE END OF THIS DOCUMENT FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE T3/T3+, T4, AND T5 BUILDING ENVELOPE STANDARDS. Commented [PC13]: Replaces prior proposal of “be increased” with “increase” Commented [PC14]: Replaces prior proposal of “counted towards” with “considered in” Draftpage 10 III. MODIFICATIONS TO HEIGHT STANDARDS IN THE C1-R12, C1-R15, AND C1-AUTO DISTRICTS AND REMOVAL OF MINOR ROOFTOP APPARATUS FROM HEIGHT CALCULATIONS IN ALL DISTRICTS; 2.02 Specific Definitions … Height. The vertical distance of a building measured from the average preconstruction grade level at the base of the building to the highest point of the roof if the roof is flat or mansard, or to the average level between the eaves and the highest point of the roof if the roof is of any other type. Height calculation of a building shall not include minor rooftop apparatus such as solar collectors, chimneys, spires, towers, elevator and mechanical penthouses, air conditioning equipment, water tanks, satellite dishes, radio and television antennas, and similar apparatus that projections, from the roof. For other rooftop apparatus such as spires, towers, water tanks, radio and television antennas, see except as set forth in Section 3.07 of these Regulations. Chimneys (as defined in these Regulations) for residential structures shall be exempt from the height limitations. Height of a structure that is not a building shall be measured from the average preconstruction grade level at the base of the structure to the highest point of the structure. 3.07 Height of Structures A. General Provisions. Structures in all districts shall comply with the height standards presented below in this section. Maximum allowable building heights are illustrated in Figure 3-1, Height of Structures. B. Stories. The requirements of Table C-2, Dimensional Standards, shall apply. (1) Where a roofline story is placed on a building ….. (2) In the R1, R1-Lakeview, R1-PRD, R1-Lakeview, R2, R4, R7, Lakeshore Neighborhood…. (3) In the C1-R12, C1-R15, and C1-Auto districts: a) No building shall be more than 1 story taller than the shortest building on an adjacent lot in the R4 District. However, for each 75’ of separation from said building in the R4, the proposal building may increase in height by 1 story, up to the allowable maximum height. (b) First story floor-to-floor height shall not exceed 20 feet. Upper stories shall not exceed 14 feet in floor-to-floor height. C. Maximum Height. Except as allowed below in this section 3.07, the requirements of Table C-2, Dimensional Standards, shall apply. (1) Where a structure has been approved as part of a Master Plan prior to January 9, 2012 with a height greater than that permitted in these Regulations, such approved maximum height shall remain in effect. D. Waiver of Height Requirements (1) Rooftop Apparatus. Rooftop apparatus, as defined under Heights in these Regulations, and steeples for places of worship that are taller than normal height limitations established in Table C-2 above may be approved by the Development Review Board as a conditional use subject to the provisions of Article 14, Conditional Uses. Commented [PC15]: Changed “similar projections” to “apparatus that project from the roof” per legal review. Commented [PC16]: Replaces prior proposal of “a) No building shall be more than 1 story taller than the shortest R4 building on an adjacent property. The portion of the building greater than this may increase by 1 story for each 75’ of separation, up to the allowable maximum. “ per legal review Draftpage 11 (2) R12, IA, PR, MU, C1-R12, C1-R15 C1-Auto, C1-Air, C1-LR, AR, SW, IO, C2, Mixed IC, AIR, and AIR-IND Districts. (a) The Development Review Board may approve a structure with a height in excess of the limitations set forth in Table C-2. For each foot of additional height, all front and rear setbacks shall be increased by one (1) foot and all side setbacks shall be increased by one half (1/2) foot. (b) For structures proposed to exceed the maximum height for structures specified in Table C-2 as part of a planned unit development or master plan, the Development Review Board may waive the requirements of this section as long as the general objectives of the applicable zoning district are met. A request for approval of a taller structure shall include the submittal of a plan(s) showing the elevations and architectural design of the structure, pre-construction grade, post- construction grade, and height of the structure. Such plan shall demonstrate that the proposed building will not detract from scenic views from adjacent public roadways and other public rights- of-way. (c) Rooftop Apparatus. Rooftop apparatus, as defined under Heights in these Regulations, that are taller than normal height limitations established in Table C-2 may be approved by the Development Review Board as a conditional use subject to the provisions of Article 14, Conditional Uses. Such structures do not need to comply with the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) above. Appendix C Dimensional Standards Table C-2 Draftpage 12 IV. ESTABLISHMENT OF AN URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT WITHIN PORTIONS OF THE C1-R12, C1-R15, AND C1-AUTO DISTRICTS; OVERLAY DISTRICTS FP, TR, SVP, IHO, TO, UDO 10.01 Flood Plain Overlay District 10.02 Traffic Overlay District 10.03 Scenic View Protection Overlay District 10.04 Interstate Highway Overlay District 10.05 Transit Overlay District 10.06 Urban Design Overlay District … 10.06 Urban Design Overlay District (UDO) A. Purpose. It is the purpose of the Urban Design Overlay District to recognize the impact of simple design principles and to reflect a design aesthetic that fosters accessibility and creates civic pride in the City’s most traveled areas and gateways, while furthering the stated goals of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The Urban Design Overlay District aids in fulfilling the City’s vision for the Southwest quadrant, which is to enable infill and conversion development, encourage pedestrian movement, serve local and regional shopping and employment needs, and make use of existing public transportation. The City intends for the applicable areas to provide safe and inviting access to adjacent neighborhoods. B. Comprehensive Plan. This section implements the community desires established in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Specifically, the Plan desires that new development will occur in subject corridors. The corridors subject to the Urban Design Overlay District are encouraged within the Plan to use public transportation services, inspire pedestrian movement, and foster effective transitions to adjacent residential areas. More specifically yet, the Plan advocates for the creation of one or more nodes of concentrated development and public activity in these areas. C. Boundaries & Applicability. This section shall be implemented in accordance with the geography(ies) shown on the Overlay Districts Map contained in these Regulations. (1) New construction. In the case of proposed expansions to existing buildings, only the portion of the building being added or rehabilitate per (2) below shall be subject to compliance with these standards. Portions of an existing building not being modified may remain as is, provided alterations do not increase the degree of nonconformity. (2) Substantial Rehabilitation (a) Authority to Continue. Nonconforming structures may be continued provided conditions in this Section are met. (b) Repairs and Alterations. Repairs and alterations may be performed on any nonconforming structure, provided they comply with the Code and with the following: (a) When the total area of alterations to the primary building façade, or to the building façade that is parallel to and oriented to the street, exceeds 35% of the total area of such building façade, the alterations shall comply with the entry and glazing standards of the applicable district / overlay district. For the purposes of this subsection, window and Commented [PC17]: Minor modifications per legal review 2-9-2018 Commented [PC18]: Replaces rehabilitation with rehabilitate Commented [PC19]: Replaces “standards described” with “standards of the applicable district / overlay district” Draftpage 13 window casing replacement, painting, adding or removal of siding, and other similar changes shall not be considered alterations. For multi-tenant buildings, the standard shall apply separately for each tenant area where that tenant gross floor area exceeds 10,000 square feet. (b) Structural alterations involving the replacement, relocation, removal, or other similar changes to more than 50% of all load bearing wall / pillar elements of a building must comply with all standards within these Regulations. (3) Nodes. These regulations recognize that some areas of a corridor serve or will serve as important connections, gateways, or areas of activity. As such, a more urban form is desired and, where noted, required and permitted. Site design and buildings within designated nodes shall provide a welcoming and safe street presence for all users. Nodes are listed as ‘primary’ and ‘secondary’, and are mapped and regulated accordingly. D. Standards. Except where noted herein, the dimensional standards, use, and other standards of the underlying Zoning District shall still apply. (1) Entries. Buildings on subject properties must have at least one entry facing the primary road in the corridor. Any such entry shall: (a) Be an operable entrance, as defined in these Regulations. (b) Serve, architecturally, as a principal entry. Front entries shall be a focal point of the front façade and shall be an easily recognizable feature of the building. Possibilities include accenting front entries with features such as awnings, porticos, overhangs, recesses/projections, decorative front doors and side lights, or emphasis through varied color or special materials. This requirement does not preclude additional principal entry doors. (c) Shall have a direct, separate walkway to the primary road. This walkway shall be at least eight (8) feet in width and may meander for design purposes, but must serve as a pedestrian-oriented access. (2) Glazing. Windows are key to the overall design of a building and the relationship between its exterior and interior. (d) For all properties in the Urban Overlay District, a minimum of 75% of glazing shall be transparent. (e) In non-residential uses, first story glazing shall have a minimum height of 7 vertical feet. (f) For residential uses, first story glazing shall have a minimum height of 5 vertical feet. (3) Dimensional Standards Height Minimum (Maximums per underlying zoning district) Glazing Features Setback from ROW Designated Primary Node 2 stories First stories: minimum of 60% glazing across the width of the building facade on primary street; 40% minimum glazing across width Must have significant architectural feature at Minimum 20 feet Commented [PC20]: Replaces “shall require compliance” with “must comply” Commented [PC21]: Minor rewording for clarity Commented [PC22]: Adds “buildings on” Commented [PC23]: Added word “requirement” Commented [PC24]: Minor re-wording Draftpage 14 of the façade facing the secondary street. corner of building. Designated Secondary Node Appearance of two stories. Buildings with a GFA of less than 6,000 SF may be one story. First stories shall have a minimum of 60% glazing across the width of the building facade on primary street; 40% minimum glazing across width of the façade facing the secondary street. Must have significant architectural feature at corner of building. Minimum 20 feet All other properties No height minimums First stories shall have a minimum of 40% glazing across the width of the building facade Minimum 20 feet (4) Building Stories, Heights, and Rooftop Apparatus. (a) Minimum stories of buildings within the Urban Design Overlay District are defined as per Article 2- Definitions and Section 8.06(F)(1) of these Regulations. (b) Section 8.06(G) of these regulations shall apply to rooftop elements of buildings within the Urban Design Overlay District. (5) Landscaping. Projects within the Urban Design Overlay District shall meet minimum landscaping requirements as per Section 13.06 of these Regulations. Projects are also subject to the following supplemental standards: (a) Landscaping which is required elsewhere in these Regulations to serve as a buffer between properties shall not count towards the minimum landscaping budget. (b) For lots with buildings which are set back 50 or more feet from the front lot line, at least 50% of the required landscaping shall be installed between the front building line and the front lot line. V. MODIFICATIONS TO BICYCLE PARKING STANDARDS; 13.14 Bicycle Parking and Storage A. Purpose. These standards for short term parking and long term storage of bicycles are intended to recognize and promote cycling as a viable means of transportation and recreation for residents, consumers, visitors, and employees. B. Short Term Bicycle Parking (1) Applicability. These standards apply to any application for development that requires site plan approval under Section 14.03 of the LDRs, and all applications for development of parcels located in the City Center Form Based Codes District. (a) In order to facilitate a reasonable nexus between land development and bicycle parking requirements, applications for development to which these standards apply on parcels with Commented [PC25]: Minor re-wording Commented [PC26]: Removed reference to figures for the timebeing. Commented [PC27]: Minor re-wording Draftpage 15 existing development shall be permitted to phase in required short term bicycle parking as follows: (i) For the first application, the applicant shall propose and install at least 50% of the required number of bicycle parking spaces. (ii) Thereafter, any applications for development of the same parcel shall comply with all standards for Short Term Bicycle Parking. (b) Where pre-existing and pre-approved bicycle racks exist on the site at the time of application, they may be permitted to remain and count towards the minimum requirements of this Section provided: (i) They are compliant with 13.14 B(2)(d)(i) and 13.14(B)(2)(d)(iv) of these regulations; (ii) The bike frame can be attached in at least one place and the bike is supported to stay upright; (iii) The rack is not constructed of wood; (iv) Each space on a rack where a bicycle frame can be attached in at least one place and supported to stay upright shall be considered a bicycle parking space; (v) If parking is on the end or outside of a rack, the parking space must be clear of obstructions in compliance with Appendix G and not obstruct passageways. (2) Standards for bicycle parking spaces (bps). (a) The minimum number of bicycle parking spaces shall be as indicated on Table 13-10. (b) Bicycle parking shall utilize the ‘Inverted U’ style or as shown as acceptable in Appendix G. The rack may not be constructed of wood. (c) If an applicant wishes to install something different, any bps shall meet the following specifications: (i) Allow secure locking of the frame and wheel; (ii) Support a bicycle frame at two points of contact; (iii) Meet the intent of the examples provided in Appendix G. (d) Location & Serviceability. Each bps shall be: (i) Securely anchored to the ground and on a hard, stabilized surface of at least six feet in length and a width sufficient to satisfy the remainder of these regulations. and on a paved surface of at least 2x6 feet; (ii) Spaced to allow easy access to each bicycle. (iii) Spaced at least 24 inchessufficiently away from obstructions, including walls, doors, posts, columns or, landscaping, and at least 36 inches from other racks, in accordance with Appendix G. (iii) (iv) Easily accessible from the street or multi-use path and protected from motor vehicles; (iv) (v) Visible to passers-by and well-lit to promote usage and enhance security; especially in retrofitted areas, or where good visibility is not achievable, an applicant may be required to install directional signage. Commented [CL28]: Superfluous wording removed Commented [PC29]: Minor rewording Commented [PC30]: Minor re-wording Commented [CL31]: Organizational change Commented [CL32R31]: Commented [CL33]: Updated in accordance with new graphics included in Appendix G. Draftpage 16 (v) (vi) Located at or nearby principal entrances where reasonably practicable, unless doing so compromises the other directives of this subsection, including visibility and accessibility. (vi) (vii) Where existing vehicle parking is replaced with bicycle parking in accordance with Section 13.01, note 6, bicycle parking must still meet the standards herein and shall be safely separated from vehicle parking spaces using striping, bollards, islands or other similar measures deemed adequate by the reviewing party. (e) Bicycle parking serving buildings with multiple entrances shall be dispersed so that all principal entrances are served. (f) For office building use, up to 50% of short term bicycle parking requirements may be met by supplementing the (indoor) long term bicycle parking requirements with the required short term bicycle parking spaces. C. Long Term Bicycle Storage (1) Applicability. These standards apply to: (a) Construction of new mixed use or commercial buildings and any new residential building with more than 3 dwelling units; (b) Structural alterations involving the replacement, relocation, or removal of, or other similar changes to, more than 50% of all load bearing walls shall require compliance with all standards for long term bicycle storage. (c) Building additions of more than 5,000 gross square feet in area. (2) Standards (a) For Residential Buildings (i) Secure storage in bicycle locker, bicycle storage room or private enclosure outside of the private residence that protects entire bicycle, including components and accessories against theft and weather. (ii) Garages which are private to each unit may count towards parking requirements. (b) For Non-Residential Buildings (i) Secure storage in bicycle locker, bicycle storage room or enclosure that protects entire bicycle, including components and accessories against theft and weather, allows secure locking of the frame and wheel and supports a bicycle upright. (ii) Where indicated in Table 13-11, clothes lockers shall be lockable with the following minimum dimensions: minimum 12” wide, 18” deep, 36” high. Lockers do not need to be in same place as bicycle storage; (iii) Secure office space (private offices, common space with ability to lock bicycles, etc.) may account for up to 50% of the required indoor parking areas and lockers provided they are located on the ground floor of the building, accessible and of sufficient size; Draftpage 17 (iv) Shower and changing facilities dependent on the number of bicycles required to be stored and as indicated on Table 13-10. Table 10. Bicycle Parking Requirements Type of Activity Short Term Bike Parking Long Term Bike Storage Residential buildings with more than 3 units 1 for every 10 units; minimum 41 1 for every unit Warehousing, contractor, and light industry 1 per 20k SF; minimum 2 2 per tenant Retail, restaurant, office, and all other 1 per 5k SF; minimum 4 50% of required short term bike parking spaces. Educational 1 space for each 20 students of planned capacity. For new buildings only, one space for each 20 employees. 1 May request waiver from minimum per building for buildings with less than 6 units if Development Review Board finds the need is adequately met for visitors. Table 11. Long Term parking – shower and changing room facility requirements Number of protected long term bicycle parking spaces Changing facility Unisex Showers Clothes Lockers 1-3 none none 1 4 - 9 12 12 3 For every 10 12 12 40% of LTB parking 2 if unisex, units available to any gender; otherwise provide one per gender VI. MINOR TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS 18.01 Inclusionary Zoning B. Applicability (1) Covered Development. Except as otherwise provided in this bylaw, the provisions of this section shall apply within the City Center Form Based Codes District to any development, notwithstanding any phasingincluding each phase of the development, that will result in the creation of twelve (12) or more total dwelling units through subdivision, new construction, or the conversion of an existing structure or structures from non-residential to residential use. For purposes of this requirement, two or more developments shall be aggregated and considered as one development subject to this section if: (a) The developments are located on abutting properties; and (b) The developments are owned or controlled by the same person; and (c) Either: (i) The developments will undergo subdivision, construction, or conversion of an existing structure or structures from non-residential to residential use within the same five-year Draftpage 18 period, which period shall be measured from the date a proper and complete application is first submitted, or (ii) A master plan exists, as approved by the City, which includes two or more of the developments. C. Inclusionary Units (1) For covered development, at least five percent (5%) of the total dwelling units offered for rent or sale, including units offered for sale in fee simple, shared, condominium or cooperative ownership, shall be affordable to households having incomes no greater than 80% of the area median income (AMI) adjusted for household size. An additional five percent (5%) of the total dwelling units shall be affordable to households having incomes no greater than 100% of the AMI adjusted for household size. An additional five percent (5%) of the total dwelling units shall be affordable to households having incomes no greater than 120% of the AMI adjusted for household size. (a) Where the application of this formula results in a fractional dwelling unit, that fractional dwelling unit shall be rounded to the nearest whole number (fractions that are greater than n.00 but less than n.50 are rounded down; fractions that are greater than or equal to n.50 but less than n+1.00 are rounded up). (b) When the developer proposes to build at least 12 but fewer than 17 housing units, the requirement will be to include two (2) affordable dwelling units one of which shall be affordable to households whose incomes are no greater than 80% of AMI adjusted for household size and the other shall be affordable to households whose income is no greater than 100% of AMI adjusted for household size. (c) When the developer is required to build a number of affordable dwelling units where the number of affordable dwelling units calculated by multiplying the total number of units by 15% that is not evenly divisible by three, the first “remaining” dwelling unit must be affordable at the 80% AMI level adjusted for household size and, where applicable, the second “remaining” dwelling unit must be affordable at 100% AMI level adjusted for household size. Example: The developer is required to build 13 affordable dwelling units. Four dwelling units must be affordable at the 80% of AMI adjusted for household size, four dwelling units must be affordable at the 100% of AMI adjusted for household size; four dwelling units must be affordable at the 120% of AMI adjusted for household size; and the “remaining” dwelling unit must be affordable at the 80% AMI adjusted for household size. Draftpage 19 ARTICLE 8 CITY CENTER FORM BASED CODE DISTRICT T3 -1 8.12 City Center T3 and T3+ Neighborhood Building Envelope Standards (A) Purpose Primary Building Façade Requirements Secondary Building Façade Requirements Supplemental (B) Lot Standards (1)Lot Dimensions (a)Lot size (b)Lot Width (2)Lot Occupation (a)Percentage of Lot Coverage (b)Units per acre (C) Building Standards (1) Building Types (a)Detached single family dwelling (b)Two-family dwelling (c )Multi-family housing (d)Detached mixed-use storefront (e)Cottage (f)Accessory Structure (g)Carriage House See note 5 (h)Small-Lot Multi Family dwelling See note 5 (2)Building Stories (a)Principal (b)Accessory (3)Floor-to-Ceiling Height (a)First story (b)Upper Stories (4)Build-to Zone See T3 & T3+ Figures (a)Primary Build-to-Zone 5' Min., 20' Max.5' Min., 30' Max. (b)Secondary Build-to-Zone 5' Min., 30' Max.5'. Min., 45' Max. (c )Side Setback, Principal Structure 8' Min., No Max.8' Min., No Max. (d)Rear Setback, Principal Structure 20' Min., No Max.not applicable (e)Side Setback, Accessory Structure 8' Min., No Max.8' Min., No Max. (f)Rear Setback, Accessory Structure 8' Min., No Max.not applicable (g)Setback from rear of Principal Structure for any Accessory Structures 10' Min., No Max.No closer to street than Principal Structure (5)Frontage See T3 & T3+ Figures (a)Frontage Buildout None None (b)Percentage of Frontage Buildout within the Primary Build- to-Zone 75% Min., No Max.No Min., No Max. (c )Percentage of Frontage Buildout within the Secondary Build-to-Zone 0% Min., 25% Max.No Min., No Max. (6)Entrances See Entrances Figure (a)Frequency of Public Entrances, non-residential first story use (b)Maximum distance between Public Entrances, non- residential first story use (c )Frequency of Operable Entrances, residential first story use Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted None 70' Min., 120' Max. [150' Max if Cottage Court] (see note 3) 75% Max. 4 Units per acre Min. Permitted T-3 and T3+: A multi-use neighborhood with a street-oriented public realm that encourages medium-density, multi-use/multi-purpose built environment. Architectural character is residential in nature, with sloped roofs and front porches encouraged and first floor elevations typically raised above ground level. Typically detached / freestanding single or two-family residences, small-scale multi- family, corner stores, and small scale commercial uses. Pedestrian-oriented streets, but ultimately mode-neutral. Small front yards are encouraged. Parking (not including on-street parking) shall be away from the primary street. T3 and T3+ BES Standard 1.5 Min.; 2.5 Max. (T3), 3.5 Max. (T3+) 1 Max. 12' Max. 10' Max. Permitted Permitted 1 per unit Min. Not applicable 1 per unit Min., except as listed in Note 5 South Burlington Land Development RegulationsDraft page 20 ARTICLE 8 CITY CENTER FORM BASED CODE DISTRICT T3 -2 Primary Building Façade Requirements Secondary Building Façade Requirements SupplementalT3 and T3+ BES Standard (d)Maximum distance between Operable Entrances, residential first story use (e)Frequency of Public Entrances on first story for non- residential second story uses (f )Frequency of Public Entrances on first story for upper residential story use (7)Glazing See Glazing Figures (a)First Story Min. 30% of the length of the building, and Min. 3' in height Min. 15% of the length of the building, and Min 3' in height (b)First Story, percent of glazing required to be transparent 75% Min.75% Min. (c )Upper Stories Min. 25% of the length of the building, and Min. 3' in height Min. 12.5% of the length of the building, and Min 3' in height (d)Upper Stories, percent of glazing required to be transparent 75% Min.75% Min. (8)Building Breaks See Bldg Breaks Figure (a)Building Horizontal Façade Min. 1 every 24'Min. 1 every 36' (b)Single Span of Horizontal Facade Without a Break 24' Max.36' Max. (9)Garages (a) (b) (c ) (9)Supplemental Building Standards (a)Awnings, Stoops, Vestibules (b)All homes in residential subdivision (unless in cottage court configuration) shall face street (c)Subdivisions will not be designed or laid out in a manner that will result in placing the rear of homes next to streets. (d)Primary facades of homes shall face the street (e)Variation in building façade encouraged and blank walls strongly discouraged (f)To the extent possible, the narrow face of the building should be oriented to the street (D) Block and Street Standards (1)Blocks See Section 8.04 (a)Perimeter (b)Length See Note 3 (c ) (2)Street Types See Article 11 (a)Neighborhood Street (b)Neighborhood Street Narrow (c )Neighborhood Street / Bike Boulevard (e)Support Street (f)Market Street (g)Lane Required Garage doors facing an alley are permitted and highly encouraged Required 300' Min., 1,000' Max. Single block lengths greater than 500' shall include a publicly dedicated sidewalk, passage, or trail at least 8' in width that connects to another street. Permitted, Qualifies as a Street Permitted, Qualifies as a Street Permitted, Qualifies as a Street Permitted, Qualifies as a Street Permitted Connection, Not a Street 4,000' Max. Notwithstanding (a) above, a single-car garage set back a minimum of 10' from the front façade of a Principal Building shall be permitted. Permitted, Qualifies as a Street not applicable 1 per upper story unit Min. 1 per 4 2 units (see notes 4 and 5) Garage doors shall be either (i) located at a minimum of a 90 degree angle to the street containing the primary building facade or (ii) set back a minimum of 10' from the rear of the Principal Building Encouraged Encouraged Encouraged Required South Burlington Land Development RegulationsDraft page 21 ARTICLE 8 CITY CENTER FORM BASED CODE DISTRICT T3 -3 Primary Building Façade Requirements Secondary Building Façade Requirements SupplementalT3 and T3+ BES Standard (h)Alley (i)Path (j)Pedestrian Pass (k)All other streets (3)Curb Cuts (a)On Market Street (b)All other streets (E ) Parking Standards (1)Parking Amount Requirements (a)Per Residential Unit See Note 4 (b)Per 1,000 gross s.f. Non-Residential See Note 4 (2) Location & Screening (a) (b) (c ) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (F) Supplemental District Standards (1)Where a T-3 Lot abuts a non-FBC District, the following standards shall apply: (a) A buffer strip shall be required See Section 18.02(B) (G) Streetscape Standards (1)General Standards (a) (b) (c )Proposed development shall comply with all requirement of Article 11 (2)Streetscape requirements (a)Benches (b)Bicycle Racks for at least 5 bikes (c )Street Tree Spacing, on center Notes (1) (2)Upper Story Glazing Shall comply with the following standards: (a) (3) (4)Public and Operable Entrances for Upper Story Units: (a) (b)For corner units, the balcony shall be required along the Primary Street (c )No units located entirely on the third story shall be permitted. (5) 400' Min. distance between curb cuts Permitted on lots existing as of March 24, 2016 which have less than 100' of frontage on an existing street and are less than 1/2 acre in area. A single such lot may contain either one carriage house or one small-lot multi-family dwelling Upper story glazing shall be a minimum of 30 percent of the façade on the primary building facade and 20% on secondary building facades. New parking spaces shall be screened from all streets and the public realm, a minimum of four (4) feet in height Parking under structures is encouraged Parking shall only be permitted in compliance with applicable BES standards Residential: all parking shall be located to the side or rear of buildings Non-hardscape, pervious areas within the front yard shall be predominantly planted with groundcover or flowering vegetation. Non-residential: all parking shall be on-site and located behind the Principal building All features proposed within an existing, proposed, or planned public ROW shall comply with requirements of the Department of Public Works. If a corner lot is 100’ or less in width along the street containing the primary building facade and greater than two (2) times that width in depth, the required frontage buildout on the BES shall be reduced by 50% on the street containing the secondary building facade. 50' Max. average As determined by DPW 1 Min. per 300' frontage All second story units facing a Street shall have a balcony of at least 6' in depth or a rooftop patio for the entire width of the building façade along the Street. For a lot or property to be developed or improved, lot width requirements shall be met. New construction resulting in additional non-residential gross floor area or residential units shall meet T3 and T3+ Parking Standards New parking is allowed in the side yard Parking spaces may be leased from the city or a private landowner 70' Min. distance between curb cuts 1 Min, 3 Max. 4 2 spaces Min. Permitted Connection, Not a Street Permitted Connection, Not a Street Permitted, Qualifies as a Street Prohibited South Burlington Land Development RegulationsDraft page 22 Carriage House Building Type Description Lot and building placement Lot frontage Maximum 100' Lot depth N/A Lot area Maximum 1/2 acre Units & Scale Dwelling units Maximum of 2 Building footprint Maximum 60% of footprint of principal structure Building area Maximum 60% of area of principal structure Building Placement Principal Building Principal building on lot must meet T3 Frontage requirements Build-to-zone Front facade must be at or behind the rear of the principal building Rear setback Per T3 standards of principal buildings Side setback Per T3 standards of principal buildings Parking location Per T3 standards Open Space Per T3 standards Other Per T3 standards Narrow-Lot multi-family building Description Lot and building placement Lot frontage Maximum 100' Lot depth N/A Lot area Maximum 1/2 acre Units & Scale Dwelling units Maximum of 6 Frontage buildout Minimum 50% A second building either attached to or detached from the primary house and commonly used for storage of vehicles and household items. The carriage house may also be used for up to two additional dwellings units. Multi-family building on a narrow lot. Front of building has a strong street presence and building is oriented towards the street. Appearance of the building from the street is of a single-family or small multi-family building. Additional units may be side or rear-accessed, up to maximum allowable.Draftpage 23 Building Placement Build-to-zone Per T3 standards Rear setback Per T3 standards Side setback Per T3 standards Parking location Garages shall not face street except if blocked from view by building Open Space Per T3 standards Other Front porch A covered front porch of at least 10' in width and 7' in depth is required Front doors At least one operable entry shall face the street Other standards Per T3 Draftpage 24 ARTICLE 8 CITY CENTER FORM BASED CODE DISTRICT T4-1 8.13 T-4 Urban Multi-Use Building Envelope Standards (A) Purpose Primary Building Façade Requirements Secondary Building Façade Requirements Supplemental (B) Lot Standards (1)Lot Dimensions (a)Lot size (b)Lot Width (2)Lot Occupation (a)Percentage of Lot Coverage (b)Units per acre (C) Building Standards (1) Building Types (a)All Types (2)Building Stories (a)Principal (b)Accessory (3)Floor-to-Floor Height (a)First story (b)Upper Stories (4)Build-to-Zone See T4 Figures (a)Primary Build-to-Zone 0' Min., 12' Max.0' Min., 18' Max. (b)Secondary Build-to-Zone 0' Min., 24' Max.0'. Min., 36' Max. (5)Frontage See T4 Figures (a)Frontage Buildout , Primary Streets 70% Min.70% Min. (Note 1) (b)Frontage Buildout , Secondary Streets 70% Min. within 80' of Primary Street, 50% Min. elsewhere 70% Min. within 80' of Primary Street, 50% Min. elsewhere (Note 1) (b)Percentage of Frontage Buildout within the Primary Build- to-Zone 75% Min.100% Max. (c )Percentage of Frontage Buildout within the Secondary Build-to-Zone 0% Min., 25% Max.100% Max. (6)Entrances See Entrances Figure (a)Average frequency of Public Entrances, non-residential first story use 36' Max.54' Max. (b)Maximum distance between Public Entrances, non- residential first story use 46' Max.72' Max. (c )Average Frequency of Operable Entrances, residential first story use 36' Max.54' Max. (d)Maximum distance between Operable Entrances, residential first story use 46' Max.72' Max. (7)Glazing See Glazing Figure (a)First Story Min. 40% of the Width of the Building, and Min. 7.5' in Height Min. 20% of the Width of the Building, and Min 7.5' in Height (b)First Story, percent of glazing required to be transparent 75% Min.75% Min. (c )Upper Stories (d)Upper Stories, percent of glazing required to be transparent None None None Permitted 2 Min., 4 Max. 1 Max. T4 BES Standard Generally a multi-use, mixed use dense downtown built environment, typical of areas adjacent to and supportive of main street(s). Housing, retail, and other commercial uses are typical; parking facilities are also allowed. The built environment can be a mix of freestanding buildings and shared wall buildings. T-4 is multimodal oriented with an emphasis on medium foot traffic pedestrianism. Parking (not including on-street parking) shall be away (or hidden) from the street. None 24' Max. 14' Max See Note 2 See Note 2 South Burlington Land Development RegulationsDraft page 25 ARTICLE 8 CITY CENTER FORM BASED CODE DISTRICT T4-2 Primary Building Façade Requirements Secondary Building Façade Requirements SupplementalT4 BES Standard (8) Building Breaks See Bldg Breaks Figure (a)Building Horizontal Façade Min. 3 every 80'Min. 3 every 80' (b)Single Span of Horizontal Facade Without a Break 48' Max.48' Max. (9)Supplemental Building Standards (a)Awnings, Stoops, Vestibules (D) Block and Street Standards (1)Blocks See Section 8.04 (a)Perimeter (b)Length (2)Street & Connection Types See Article 11 (a)Neighborhood Street Narrow (b )Neighborhood Street (c)Private commercial way (d)Support Street (e)Commercial Street (f)Avenue (g)Commercial Boulevard (h)Destination Street (i)Market Street and Garden Street (j)Path (k)Pedestrian Pass (l)Alley (m) All other street types (4)Curb Cuts (not including street intersections) (a)On Market Street (b) On Garden Street (b)All other streets (E ) Parking Standards (1)Parking Amount Requirements (a)Per Residential Unit (b)Per 1,000 gross s.f. Non-Residential (2) Location & Screening (a) (b) (c ) (d) (e ) (f) (g) (3) Off-Site Parking (F) Supplemental District Standards (1)Where a T-4 Lot abuts the R4 or R7 Zoning District, the following standards shall apply: (a) A buffer strip shall be required See Section 8.06(E) (b) (c ) Permitted, Qualifies as a Street (a) Off-site parking within 600’ may be used to meet parking requirements for Residential uses. 400' Min. distance between curb cuts 400' Min. distance between curb cuts Permitted, Qualifies as a Street 100' Min. distance between curb cuts Permitted Connection, Not a Street Permitted Connection, Not a Street Permitted, Qualifies as a Street Prohibited The third story of any building shall be set back a minimum of twelve feet (12’) from the rear building line; and, The fourth story of any building shall be set back a minimum of twenty-four feet (24’) from the rear building line. No parking spaces required for ground floor tenants/ uses less than 5,000 sq. ft. New construction resulting in additional non-residential gross floor area or residential units shall meet T- 4 Parking Standards New surface parking shall be set back from the primary street a minimum of 25' Parking spaces may be leased from the city or a private landowner New parking spaces shall be screened from all streets and the public realm, a minimum of four (4) feet in height Parking under structures is encouraged 2 spaces Min. 300' Min., 700' Max. Permitted, Qualifies as a Street Permitted, Qualifies as a Street Permitted, Qualifies as a Street Encouraged 2 spaces Max. Permitted, Qualifies as a Street Permitted, Qualifies as a Street 2,800' Max. (b) Off-site parking within 1200’ may be used to meet parking requirements for non-Residential uses. (c) Shared parking may be used to meet parking requirements (See Article 13). Parking shall only be permitted in compliance with applicable BES standards for building frontage Permitted, Qualifies as a Street Permitted Connection, Not a Street South Burlington Land Development RegulationsDraft page 26 ARTICLE 8 CITY CENTER FORM BASED CODE DISTRICT T4-3 Primary Building Façade Requirements Secondary Building Façade Requirements SupplementalT4 BES Standard (d) (e ) (2) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)Such building shall comply with all other provisions of these Regulations. (3) (a) (b) (G) Streetscape Standards (1)General Standards (a) (b) (c ) (d)Proposed development shall comply with all requirement of Article 11 (2)Streetscape requirements (a)Benches (b) Bicycle Parking Racks for at least 5 bikes (c )Street Tree Spacing, on center Notes (1) (2)Upper Story Glazing Shall comply with the following standards: (d) Glazing on upper stories shall not be flush with building surface material and shall be recessed a minimum of 3 inches, except for bay windows and storefronts. (e) Upper story windows/glazing (not doors) shall be no closer than 30 inches to building corners (excluding bay windows and storefronts). (b) 80% of glazing on upper stories shall be taller than wide (c) The required percentage shall be achieved by multiple openings. Windows may be ganged horizontally if each grouping (maximum five per group) is separated by a mullion, column, pier or wall section that is at least 7 inches wide. Along Secondary Streets, parking structures within the build-to-zone that do not meet entrance and/or glazing standards are permitted and shall count towards Frontage Buildout requirements, provided that a minimum of 0.5% of the construction cost is used for original artwork installed on or in front of the building façade facing said street. Along Secondary Streets, a Streetfront Open Space, as defined within these Regulations, shall count towards Frontage Buildout requirements. 2 Min. per 100' frontage Permitted 1 Min. per 100' frontage May be used to meet short-term requirements of 13.14 50' Max. average (a) Upper story glazing shall be a minimum of 30 percent of the façade area below the roofline on the primary building facade and 20% on secondary building facades. If a corner lot is 100’ or less in width along the street containing the primary building facade and greater than two (2) times that width in depth, the required frontage buildout on the BES shall be reduced by 50% on the street containing the secondary building facade. Such building shall have a frontage greater than 100' and a footprint greater than 10,000 square feet; Such building shall have a maximum footprint of 3,500 square feet; and, Such building shall comply with all other provisions of these Regulations. No new single-story building shall be permitted within one thousand (1,000) linear feet in any direction from any existing single-story building approved under this subsection; Large Single Story Principal Buildings. New large single-story principal buildings shall be permitted subject to the following requirements: Such building shall be a minimum of 24' in height and shall have the appearance of two or more stories; Such building shall have entries at a frequency of every 50' or less and shall have a maximum distance between entries of 60'; and, Non-hardscape, pervious areas within the front yard shall be predominantly planted with groundcover or flowering vegetation. All features proposed within an existing, proposed, or planned public ROW shall comply with requirements of the Department of Public Works. Small Single Story Principal Buildings. New small single-story principal buildings shall be permitted subject to the following requirements: All streetscape features must be consistent within a project and be compatible with adjacent features erected following adoption of this Code. South Burlington Land Development RegulationsDraft page 27 ARTICLE 8 CITY CENTER FORM BASED CODE DISTRICT T5-1 8.14 T-5 Building Envelope Standards (A) Purpose Primary Building Façade Requirements Secondary Building Façade Requirements Supplemental (B) Lot Standards (1)Lot Dimensions (a)Lot size (b)Lot Width (2)Lot Occupation (a)Percentage of Lot Coverage (b)Units per acre (C) Building Standards (1) Building Types (a)All Types (2)Building Stories (a)Principal (b)Accessory (3)Floor-to-Floor Height (a)First story (b)Upper Stories (4)Build-to-Zone See T5 Figures (a)Primary Build-to-Zone 0' Min., 6' Max.0' Min., 9' Max. (b)Secondary Build-to-Zone 0' Min., 24' Max.0'. Min., 36' Max. (5)Frontage See T5 Figures (a)Frontage Buildout 85% Min.85% Min. (Note 1) (b)Percentage of Frontage Buildout within the Primary Build- to-Zone 75% Min.50% Min. (c )Percentage of Frontage Buildout within the Secondary Build-to-Zone 0% Min., 25% Max.50% Max. (6)Entrances See Entrances Figure (a)Average frequency of Public Entrances, non-residential first story use 30' Max.45' Max. (b)Maximum distance between Public Entrances, non- residential first story use 40' Max.60' Max. (c )Average Frequency of Operable Entrances, residential first story use (d)Maximum distance between Operable Entrances, residential first story use (7)Glazing See Glazing Figure (a)First Story Min. 80% of the Width of the Building, and Min. 7.5' in Height Min. 40% of the Width of the Building, and Min 7.5' in Height (b)First Story, percent of glazing required to be transparent 75% Min.75% Min. (c )Upper Stories (d)Upper Stories, percent of glazing required to be transparent (8) Building Breaks See Note 3 & Bldg Breaks Figure 1 Max. T5 BES Standard Permitted 2 Min., 6 Max. 14' Min., 20' Max. 10' Min., 14' Max. not applicable not applicable See Note 2 See Note 2 Emphasis is on Market Street with high volume foot traffic. Create a street-oriented public realm that encourages a dense downtown, multi-use/multi-purpose built environment. Retail and other commercial uses must be on the ground floor, with and mixed uses permitted above. Parking (not including on-street parking) shall be away (or hidden) from the street. None None None None South Burlington Land Development RegulationsDraft page 28 ARTICLE 8 CITY CENTER FORM BASED CODE DISTRICT T5-2 Primary Building Façade Requirements Secondary Building Façade Requirements SupplementalT5 BES Standard (a)Building Horizontal Façade Min. 3 every 80'Min. 3 every 80' (b)Single Span of Horizontal Facade Without a Break Recommend every 24- 48 feet; 60' Max. Recommend every 24- 48 feet; 60' Max. (9)Supplemental Building Standards (a)Awnings, Stoops, Vestibules (D) Block and Street Standards (1)Blocks See Section 8.04 (a)Perimeter (b)Length (2)Street and Connection types See Article 11 (a)Destination Street (b)Support Street (c )Neighborhood Street Narrow (d)Market Street & Garden Street (e)Path (f)Alley (b)Pedestrian Pass (h)All other street types (3)Curb Cuts (a)On Market Street (b) On Garden Street (c)All other streets (E ) Parking Standards (1)Parking Amount Requirements (a)Per Residential Unit (b)Per 1,000 gross s.f. Non-Residential (2) Location & Screening (a) (b) (c ) (d) (e) (f) (g) (3) Off-Site Parking (F) Supplemental District Standards (1)Upper Story setbacks (a) (b) (G) Streetscape Standards (1) General Standards Permitted Connection, Not a Street Permitted Connection, Not a Street Permitted Connection, Not a Street Permitted, Qualifies as a Street Permitted, Qualifies as a Street Permitted, Qualifies as a Street Permitted, Qualifies as a Street 1,600' Max. 400' Max. No parking spaces required for ground floor tenants/ uses less than 5,000 sq. ft. (a) Off-site parking within 600’ may be used to meet parking requirements for Residential uses. (b) Off-site parking within 1200’ may be used to meet parking requirements for non-Residential uses. (c) Shared parking may be used to meet parking requirements (See Article 13). All stories above the fourth story of any building shall be set back a minimum of twelve feet (12’) from the primary and secondary building facades. All stories above the fifth story of any building shall be set back a minimum of twelve feet (12’) from all Alleys. Parking under structures is encouraged Parking shall only be permitted in compliance with applicable BES standards for Frontage Buildout New parking spaces shall be screened from all streets and the public realm, a minimum of four (4) feet in height New construction resulting in additional non-residential gross floor area or residential units shall meet T-5 Parking Standards New surface parking shall be set back from the primary street a minimum of 25' Parking spaces may be leased from the city or a private landowner 2 spaces Max. 2 spaces Min. Encouraged Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited 100' Min. distance between curb cuts South Burlington Land Development RegulationsDraft page 29 ARTICLE 8 CITY CENTER FORM BASED CODE DISTRICT T5-3 Primary Building Façade Requirements Secondary Building Façade Requirements SupplementalT5 BES Standard (a) (b) (c ) (d)Proposed development shall comply with all requirement of Article 11 (2)Streetscape requirements (a) Benches (b)Bicycle Parking or Rack Spaces (c )Street Tree Spacing, on center Notes (1) (2)Upper Story Glazing Shall comply with the following standards: If a corner lot is 100’ or less in width along the street containing the primary building facade and (a) Upper story glazing shall be a minimum of 30 percent of the façade area below the roofline on the primary building facade and 20% on secondary building facades. (b) 80% of glazing on upper stories shall be taller than wide (c) The required percentage shall be achieved by multiple openings. Windows may be ganged horizontally if each grouping (maximum five per group) is separated by a mullion, column, pier or wall section that is at least 7 inches wide. All streetscape features must be consistent within a project and be compatible with adjacent features erected following adoption of this Code. (d) Glazing on upper stories shall not be flush with building surface material and shall be recessed a minimum of 3 inches, except for bay windows and storefronts. (e) Upper story windows/glazing (not doors) shall be no closer than 30 inches to building corners (excluding All features proposed within an existing, proposed, or planned public ROW shall comply with 1 Min. per 50' frontage Permitted 20 Min. per 100' frontage May be used to meet short-term requirements of 13.14 30' Max. average Non-hardscape, pervious areas within the front yard shall be predominantly planted with groundcover or flowering vegetation. South Burlington Land Development RegulationsDraft page 30 Appendix G Bicycle Parking   Examples  Acceptable Not Acceptable  INVERTED U SERIES/CORRAL Post & Ring INVERTED U Bike lockers Vertical Two-Tier Graphics used with permission. Credit: AssociaƟon of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, EssenƟals of Bike Parking, 2015 Draftpage 31 1 If measured between center points of u/hoop 2 If measured between outside edges of bracket Where more than one rack is to be placed perpendicular to the parking stall side lines, addiƟonal space is needed. This may come from: Combining two exisƟng parking spaces CreaƟng a dedicated parking space at least 11 feet wide UƟlizing, for required access space only, the reserved space adjacent to handicap accessible parking. Reserving and marking a space at least 2 feet in width‐ and as long as the parking space‐ adjacent to the bike parking space. Where bicycle parking is immediately adjacent to vehicle parking, yellow bollards or rubber curb stops shall be used. All distances listed as minimums. Bicycle Parking in Standard Vehicle Parking Spaces 18’ 9’ 24” 30” 301” 392” 24” 72” 30” 30” 60” Draftpage 32 Bicycle Parking Dimensions 24” 30” 30”1 39”2 24” 30”1 39”2 30” 30” 24” 30” 1 If measured between center points of u/hoop 2 If measured between outside edges of bracket All distances listed as minimums. 3030” Draftpage 33 §¨¦189 R1-PRD R1-L R1- L V Ü 0 0.25 0.50.125 Miles February 13, 2018 Planning Commission Public HearingUrban Design Overlay District South Burlington, Vermont Urban Design Overlay District Nodes Primary Secondary Draftpage 34 §¨¦89 R1-PRDÜ00.25 0.50.125 Miles February 13, 2018 Planning Commission Public HearingUrban Design Overlay District South Burlington, Vermont Urban Design Overlay District Nodes Primary Secondary Draftpage 35 575 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT 05403 tel 802.846.4106 fax 802.846.4101 www.sburl.com South Burlington Planning Commission Proposed Land Development Regulations Amendment & Adoption Report Planning Commission Public Hearing February 13, 2018, 7:00 pm In accordance with 24 V.S.A. §4441, the South Burlington Planning Commission has prepared the following report regarding the proposed amendments and adoption of the City’s Land Development Regulations. Outline of the Proposed Overall Amendments The South Burlington Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 7:00 pm, in the City Hall Conference Room, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT to consider the following amendments to the South Burlington Land Development Regulations: A. Establish housing preservation standards in the following zoning districts: Residential 1, Residential 1-PRD, Residential 1-Lakeshore, Residential 1-Lakeview, Residential 2, Residential 4, Residential 7, Residential 7-Neighborhood Commercial, Residential 12, Lakeshore Neighborhood, Queen City Park, SEQ-Natural Resource Protection, SEQ-Neighborhood Residential, SEQ- Neighborhood Residential North, SEQ-Neighborhood Residential Transition, SEQ-Village Residential, SEQ-Village Commercial, Commercial 1-Residential 12, Commercial 1-Residential 15, Commercial 1-AUTO, Commercial 1-Limited Retail, Allen Road, and Commercial 2; B. Modifications to the City Center Form Based Code, including building placement standards; buffer strip requirements; prohibited exterior materials and replacement of existing siding; off- site placement of open space in the T4 District; accessory structures; pre-approval of open space; off-site landscaping; T3 and T3+ District purpose statement, entrances, balconies, and buildings on small pre-existing lots; T4 and T5 District glazing standards; C. Modifications to height standards in the C1-R12, C1-R15, and C1-Auto Districts and removal of minor rootftop apparatus from height calculations; D. Establishment of an Urban Design Overlay District within portions of the C1-R12, C1-R15, and C1- Auto Districts; E. Modifications to Bicycle Parking standards; and, F. Minor technical corrections. Brief Description and Findings Concerning the Proposed Amendments 2 The proposed amendments have been considered by the Planning Commission for their consistency with the text, goals, and objectives of the City of South Burlington’s Comprehensive Plan, adopted February 2, 2016. For each of the amendments, the Commission has addressed the following as enumerated under 24 VSA 4441(c): “…The report shall provide a brief explanation of the proposed bylaw, amendment, or repeal and shall include a statement of purpose as required for notice under section 4444 of this title, and shall include findings regarding how the proposal: (1) Conforms with or furthers the goals and policies contained in the municipal plan, including the effect of the proposal on the availability of safe and affordable housing. (2) Is compatible with the proposed future land uses and densities of the municipal plan. (3) Carries out, as applicable, any specific proposals for any planned community facilities.” A. Establish a housing preservation requirement that requires replacement of removed dwelling units in certain districts Brief explanation of the proposed bylaw The proposed amendment would require the preservation of housing in the City of South Burlington. For each dwelling unit removed in the applicable zoning districts, a replacement dwelling unit or financial contribution to the City’s affordable housing trust fund be made with the goal of preserving workforce and affordable homes in the City. Any replacement dwelling unit built on a parcel that is different from the origin parcel would need to include an affordability component or be sold or rented for equal or lower cost than the building that was removed. (1) Conforms with or furthers the goals and policies contained in the municipal plan, including the effect of the proposal on the availability of safe and affordable housing The proposed amendments implement the goals and policies of the City’s 2016 Comprehensive Plan, and are specifically focused on the availability of safe and affordable housing. Among these goals & policies: • Goals: “Be affordable, with housing for people of all incomes, lifestyles, and stages of life” (p. 1-1) • Goal: “Keep unique features, and maintain or enhance the quality of life of existing neighborhoods” (p. 1-1) • Objective 3. “Foster the creation and retention of a housing stock that is balanced in size and target income level, is representative of the needs of households of central Chittenden County, and maintain an efficient use of land for use by future generations” (p. 2-16) • Objective 4. “Support the retention of existing and construction of new affordable and moderate-income housing, emphasizing both smaller single family homes and apartments, to meet demand within the regional housing market.” (p. 2-16) • Strategy 4. “Implement a variety of tools and programs to foster innovative approaches to preserving and increasing the City’s supply of affordable and moderate income housing. 3 Potential tools should be explored and could include form-based codes that would allow a variety of residential and mixed use building types, transferable development rights, neighborhood preservation overlay districts, household definition regulations, inclusionary zoning, bonuses and incentives, waivers and expedited review processes, and/or a housing retention ordinance.” (p. 2-16) • Strategy 6. “Promote the preservation of existing housing stock in residential neighborhoods, particularly the supply of affordable and moderately-priced homes.” (p. 2- 16). The Comprehensive Plan also points to the City’s 2013 “Path to Affordability” Affordable Housing Report as an additional resource in this area. The Report includes a detailed analysis of the City’s current and future demographics, housing stock, overall affordability, and provides an assessment of current and prospective tools to address identified housing needs. The Report notes that the cost of construction of new housing leaves an affordability gap for young families and recommends tools to retain existing housing stock as a means to meet demand in this sector of the population. The Report includes specific recommendations to pursue housing retention / preservation regulations and also included several of the housing goals, objectives, and strategies that are in the 2016 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed amendment provides multiple alternatives for how housing is to be retained in the community. These include: • Rebuild a dwelling unit on the subject parcel. A dwelling unit that is removed can be replaced with a new dwelling unit on the same parcel. • Build a dwelling unit on a separate parcel. A dwelling unit that is removed can be replaced with a new dwelling unit, on a different parcel, so long as the new dwelling unit serves as a group home, meets an affordability requirement for a specified period of time, or is offered for sale at or below the fair market value of the unit that removed. • Make a contribution to the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. A dwelling unit that is removed can be mitigated through a contribution to the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The amount of the contribution was established based on an assessment of the down payment assistance that has been demonstrated as needed for affordable, shared equity housing programs to be functional in the region. Supporting documentation has been provided via letter from Champlain Housing Trust and via email from the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board. (2) Is compatible with the proposed future land uses and densities of the municipal plan. The proposed amendment would not alter future land uses or densities as envisioned in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Housing may be retained and any replacement housing would be constructed pursuant to the densities and future land uses established in the current regulations. (3) Carries out, as applicable, any specific proposals for any planned community facilities. 4 The proposed amendment would not impact any specific proposals for planned community facilities. B. Modifications to the City Center Form Based Code Brief explanation of the proposed bylaw The proposed amendment would make a series of minor modifications to the City Center Form Based Code. Specifically: • Allow accessory structures of up to 500 s.f. to be located on a site in locations other than along street frontages; • Clarifications to buffer strip requirements between T4 districts and R4 / R7 districts; • Allow for the replacement of pre-existing vinyl siding on a building with new vinyl siding • Apply the list of prohibited exterior materials on buildings to all sides, not only those facing streets, public rights-of-0way, and park spaces; • Clarify allowance for off-site placement of open space in the T4 District; • Allow for pre-approval of open space in a multi-phased project; • Allow for off-site use of landscaping budget where open space is to be located off-site • Clarifications to T3 and T3+ District purpose statement • Allowance for additional building types in the T3 and T3+ districts on small lots • Modify upper-story balcony requirements in the T3 and T3+ Districts • Clarifications of measurement of T4 and T5 District glazing standards; (1) Conforms with or furthers the goals and policies contained in the municipal plan, including the effect of the proposal on the availability of safe and affordable housing. The proposed amendments to the Form Based Code closely align with the goals of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The amendments are relatively minor in nature, but each are consistent with the objectives presented below. “The vision for the Central District is to effectively blend existing neighborhoods, commercial areas, natural areas, underdeveloped properties, and undeveloped lands into the true downtown of South Burlington. Th is downtown will provide increased connectivity through new cross streets; support an integrated mix of housing, retail, and employment; and be a primary focus point for compact, walkable development within the City.” (P. 3-9) “Objective 40. Create a cohesive, diverse, dynamic, and people-oriented City Center with a strong identity and ‘sense of place’ that incorporates harmonious design, an appropriate mix of residential and non-residential uses and public amenities that complement adjoining neighborhoods.” 5 “Strategy 102. Use design review and/or form-based coding to promote the development of aesthetically pleasing, pedestrian-focused and highly functional environments.” “Strategy 4. Implement a variety of tools and programs to foster innovating approaches to preserving and increasing the City’s supply of affordable and moderate income housing, including…. inclusionary zoning…” “Strategy 5. Increase the supply of safe and affordable housing by allowing higher- density, mixed use and mixed-income development with City Center and transit corridors, allowing multi-unit housing within transitional zones between residential neighborhoods and commercial / industrial uses.” The proposed amendments advance the availability of safe and affordable housing by allowing for greater flexibility in the development of small lots in the T3 and T3+ Districts. (2) Is compatible with the proposed future land uses and densities of the municipal plan. The majority of the amendments listed above are minor in nature and would not impact future land uses or densities. The allowance for greater flexibility in small lots in the T3 and T3+ district, however, is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s designation of this area as “medium to higher intensity, mixed use”, transitioning to “lower intensity, principally residential.” (3) Carries out, as applicable, any specific proposals for any planned community facilities.” The proposed amendment would not impact any specific proposals for planned community facilities. C. Modifications to height standards in the C1-R12, C1-R15, and C1-Auto Districts and removal of minor rootftop apparatus from height calculations; Brief explanation of the proposed bylaw The proposed amendment would modify the height standards in three South Burlington Zoning districts: the C1-R12, C1-R15, and C1-Auto. Specifically: • Increase maximum height in the districts from 40 feet to five stories and remove associate4d height waiver provisions; • Specify that no building shall be more than 1 story taller than the shortest building on adjacent lands in the Residential 4 District, except where separation exists beyond 75 feet; The amendments would also remove minor rooftop apparatus from the calculation of heights. (1) Conforms with or furthers the goals and policies contained in the municipal plan, including the effect of the proposal on the availability of safe and affordable housing. 6 The proposed amendment seeks to align the stated goals of the Plan with the effective developability of the parcels in these zones. Current height standards limit the density of housing in areas designated for growth. Furthermore, the zoning districts included in this amendment lie within established transportation corridors. Affordability of housing is often reliant on increased density and a reduction in living expenses, including the costs of transportation. Increased building heights in this corridor, and by extension density, will result in an increase in safe and affordable housing options. Each of the affected zoning districts are located within the Medium-to-Higher Intensity – Mixed Use Future Land Use District in the 2016 Comprehensive Plan. The district is described as follows: “These lands are intended to be the most compact and most intensely developed in the City and support employment. Residential densities are higher than other designations, as a matter of allowance and as a goal. Housing options are varied but focus primarily on multi-family dwellings. Uses should be mixed within the block, and mixed within buildings wherever possible. Infrastructure is efficient, and transportation is emphasized towards pedestrians and cyclists and provision of large scale non-shared parking should be discouraged. Open space are part of the public realm. Building heights, lot coverages, and other building dimensions are higher than other future land use areas.” (p. 3-7) The proposed amendment also affirmatively advances the following objectives and strategies for housing and for this district generally: “Objective 5. Build and reinforce diverse, walkable neighborhoods that offers a good quality of by designing and locating new and renovated housing in a context-sensitive manner that will facilities the development of a high-density City Center, mixed use transit corridors, and compact residential neighborhoods” (p. 2-16)” “Strategy 5. Increase the supple of safe and affordable rental housing by allowing higher- density, mixed use and mixed income development within City Center and transit corridors, allowing multi-unit housing within transitional zones between residential neighborhoods and commercial/industrial land uses.” (p. 2-16) “Objective 39. The majority of new development will occur within the Shelburne Road, Williston Road, and Kennedy Drive Corridors, and other areas within the Transit service area.” (p. 3-4) “East of Victory Drive, land uses are planned to include a mix of residential (on the north side) and non-residential (on the south side. East of Mills Ave, non-residential uses are programmed for both sides of the road. In all of these areas, development should create inviting spaces for residents in nearby neighborhoods to walk to services along Williston Road.” (p. 3-16) “Objective 54. Promote higher-density, mixed use development and redevelopment along Shelburne Road and foster effective transitions to adjacent residential areas.” (p. 3-28) (2) Is compatible with the proposed future land uses and densities of the municipal plan. 7 The proposed amendment seeks to align the stated goals of the Plan with the effective developability of the parcels in these zones. Current height standards are directly limiting the density of housing in this corridor; the stated density goals are restrained by building height limitations and the achievable densities fall below the stated goals. Where densities remain achievable, they are too often accomplished with wider buildings that become more land-consumptive and exacerbate issues associated with increased impervious coverage. As described above, the proposed amendment is compatible with the proposed future land uses and densities of the 2016 Comprehensive Plan. (3) Carries out, as applicable, any specific proposals for any planned community facilities. The proposed amendment would not impact any specific proposals for planned community facilities. D. Establishment of an Urban Design Overlay District within portions of the C1-R12, C1-R15, and C1-Auto Districts; Brief explanation of the proposed bylaw The proposed amendment would create a new overlay zone, the Urban Design Overlay District. This district would generally include properties that front on Shelburne Road as well as a small area of land surrounding the Williston Road/Kennedy Drive intersection. The amendment’s stated purpose is to reflect a design which fosters accessibility in the area. More specifically, the amendment: • Requires entries on the façade of the building served by the primary road in the corridor. This entry is to be regulated as a focal point of the front façade and be an easily recognizable feature of the building, served by a walkway; • Requires a minimum amount of glazing on the principal public façade; • Reduce minimum building setbacks from the road right of way; • Establish ‘nodes’ of activity at designated corridors; • Clarify landscaping requirements for properties in the district, particularly where they abut a residential zoning district. (1) Conforms with or furthers the goals and policies contained in the municipal plan, including the effect of the proposal on the availability of safe and affordable housing. The stated purpose of the overlay district includes the following language: This Overlay aids the City’s vision for the Southwest quadrant, which is to enable infill and conversion development, encourage pedestrian movement, serve local and regional shopping and employment needs, and make use of existing public transportation. The City strongly envisions that the quadrant will also provide safe and inviting access to adjacent neighborhoods. 8 This infill development, carefully crafted with pedestrian principles and aesthetic consideration, will lead to an increase in new housing that is affordable and will also create more opportunities and a better place for adjacent established neighborhoods that account for a large portion of the City’s most affordable family housing. Each of the affected area are located within the Medium-to-Higher Intensity – Mixed Use Future Land Use District in the 2016 Comprehensive Plan. The district is described as follows: “These lands are intended to be the most compact and most intensely developed in the City and support employment. Residential densities are higher than other designations, as a matter of allowance and as a goal. Housing options are varied but focus primarily on multi-family dwellings. Uses should be mixed within the block, and mixed within buildings wherever possible. Infrastructure is efficient, and transportation is emphasized towards pedestrians and cyclists and provision of large scale non-shared parking should be discouraged. Open space are part of the public realm. Building heights, lot coverages, and other building dimensions are higher than other future land use areas.” (p. 3-7) The proposed amendment also affirmatively advances the following objectives and strategies for housing and for this district generally: “Objective 5. Build and reinforce diverse, walkable neighborhoods that offers a good quality of by designing and locating new and renovated housing in a context-sensitive manner that will facilities the development of a high-density City Center, mixed use transit corridors, and compact residential neighborhoods” (p. 2-16)” “Strategy 5. Increase the supple of safe and affordable rental housing by allowing higher- density, mixed use and mixed income development within City Center and transit corridors, allowing multi-unit housing within transitional zones between residential neighborhoods and commercial/industrial land uses.” (p. 2-16) “Design Review / Form Based Codes. The City has successfully implemented several design review districts within its City Center and is in 2015 working to an evolution to an adopted Form Based Code. This effort has proved successful and it is a concept that is proposed to be explored in other areas of the City. It is in the interest of the City to improve its appearance in order to enhance quality of life for the City’s residents, businesses, and visitors.” (pp. 2-48 – 2-49). “Context-sensitive site design. The City should also encourage the retention of historic landscapes and structures and the restoration of other. The use of additional alternatives to achieve improved aesthetics should be explored, such as requiring variable setbacks, the use of high quality traditional building materials, and locating parking to the rear pf commercial establishments. It has been a trend in many sectors of the retail area to construct cheap structural shells that are easily changed to accommodate market fluctuations. The City should work with the development community to identify tools to improve the quality of life within the City and help foster a true sense of community.” (p. 2-49) 9 “Objective 39. The majority of new development will occur within the Shelburne Road, Williston Road, and Kennedy Drive Corridors, and other areas within the Transit service area.” (p. 3-4) “East of Victory Drive, land uses are planned to include a mix of residential (on the north side) and non-residential (on the south side. East of Mills Ave, non-residential uses are programmed for both sides of the road. In all of these areas, development should create inviting spaces for residents in nearby neighborhoods to walk to services along Williston Road.” (p. 3-16) “Objective 54. Promote higher-density, mixed use development and redevelopment along Shelburne Road and foster effective transitions to adjacent residential areas.” (p. 3-28) (2) Is compatible with the proposed future land uses and densities of the municipal plan. The proposed amendment implements the community desires established in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Specifically, the Plan desires that new development will occur in subject corridors. The corridors subject to the Urban Design Overlay District are encouraged within the Plan to use public transportation services, inspire pedestrian movement, and foster effective transitions to adjacent residential areas. More specifically yet, the Plan advocates for the creation of one or more nodes of concentrated development and public activity in these areas. As described above, the proposed amendment is compatible with the proposed future land uses and densities of the 2016 Comprehensive Plan. (3) Carries out, as applicable, any specific proposals for any planned community facilities. The proposed amendment would not impact any specific proposals for planned community facilities. E. Modifications to Bicycle Parking standards Brief explanation of the proposed bylaw These minor amendments clarify existing requirements in the design of bike parking facilities, including short term and long-term bike parking. New provisions are included which allow for limited inclusion of pre-existing bike racks in meeting new standards. Location of Amendments in the LDRs: Chapter 13.14 Supplemental Regulations; Appendix G. Analysis & Findings per 24 VSA 4441(c): (1) Conforms with or furthers the goals and policies contained in the municipal plan, including the effect of the proposal on the availability of safe and affordable housing 10 While the provision of these “end-of-trip” bicycle facilities support the availability of safe and affordable housing by assuring that residents have places to keep bicycles and reduce dependence of vehicle ownership, the included amendments are technical in nature and do not impact the municipal plan or the availability of safe and affordable housing. (2) Is compatible with the proposed future land uses and densities of the municipal plan. The proposed amendments are not anticipated to affect future land uses or densities. (3) Carries out, as applicable, any specific proposals for any planned community facilities. The proposed amendments are not anticipated to affect planned community facilities. F. Minor Technical Corrections Brief explanation of the proposed bylaw Several minor typographic, numbering, and clarifying changes are proposed throughout the document. (1) Conforms with or furthers the goals and policies contained in the municipal plan, including the effect of the proposal on the availability of safe and affordable housing. The amendments are technical in nature and do not impact the municipal plan or the availability of safe and affordable housing. (2) Is compatible with the proposed future land uses and densities of the municipal plan. The amendments are technical in nature and do not impact future land uses or densities as discussed in the municipal plan. (3) Carries out, as applicable, any specific proposals for any planned community facilities. The amendments are technical in nature and do not impact specific proposals for any planned community facilities. CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON PICARD CIRCLE STORMWATER INFILTRATION AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS Public Information Hearing February 13, 2018 What improvements are planned?  South Burlington is currently in the design phase of an underground chamber infiltration system to be constructed within the City Right‐of‐ Way on Picard Circle located off of Airport Parkway near Kirby Road.  All houses within Picard Circle were purchased by the airport and have since been demolished.  In order to gain needed elevation, approximately 500 linear feet of 24” storm drain will be replaced in Airport Parkway. Why are these improvements needed?  In October of 2016, the Centennial Brook Flow Restoration Plan (FRP) was developed and submitted to the EPA for approval. The FRP established a 63.4% flow reduction target for Centennial Brook during a 1‐year storm event.  The current collection system drains approximately 69.33 acres (11.34 acres of impervious into Cenntennial Brook through a catch basin located at Picard Circle and Airport Parkway.  This area produces approximately 58,400 cubic feet of stormwater during a 1‐year storm event that enters directly into the brook.  These flows result in pollutant transport and erosion of the brook. Public Meeting How does the system work and what does it look like?  An underground infiltration system is typically a series of plastic chambers or pipes that fill with water during a storm event.   Water is allowed to slowly infiltrate through openings in the chambers or pipes and enter into the surrounding soils over time versus entering a water body directly all at once.  Soils in Picard Circle as sandy and well‐ draining providing an ideal location of an infiltration system.  Once complete the surface will be restored to a grassed lawn and maintained by the City. Who will pay for the work?  The City has received a grant from the Vermont Agency of Transportation Municipal Assistance Bureau for $229,600 with a City match of $57,400. What is the Project Schedule?  The City is currently at the 25% design phase and anticipates completing the final design by the end of 2018.  Bid advertisement for this work is planned for February of 2019.  Construction is anticipated to begin in June of 2019. Aldrich + Elliott6 Market Place, Suite 2Essex Jct., VT 05452P: 802.879.7733AEengineers.comY:\17041 - South Burlington\17041-3.dwg, 1/24/2018 1:59:08 PM South Burlington PUD Strategies January 2018 ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE ONLY Chapter 1 - Open Space Types ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE ONLY | 3Chapter 1 - Open Space Types NCD TND TOD CA NCD - Neighborhood Commercial Center Typology TND - Neighborhood Center Typology TND - Transit Overlay District Typology CAMPUS - Institutional/ Industrial Center Typology Nam sentiam, Catilicit, sesedi ser adene fitim mendam. Tilii sendam ut L. Habus, Cupierte, quem auceri sulisque consimodit. Egilnem tabus nonfinv ocrit. 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Disse nihiti temo modis dolut quae quis rernam que pro tempor sed es et exera veriber itiunt quodit etur? Qui rempore ceruptatium ni autae voluptiore pariorr orumquo omnimporem am nostioratio moluptatium fugia nimusam fugit labore cum quatus, velit lique laborporio consequas dicatia perit fugiae cus quasit doles volupta que laccum nimus, sant.Ur? Aqui quis id mo eatur, sendebis acepraecto beratur? Facepercita nusdamus etur aperit quidis estrum num fugia deles dolupta nesciam in nat. Open Space Type Requirements Dimensions Location & Access Improvements Minimum Size (feet) 2,000 sq ft Commercial Srvices, Food Not permitted Sunlight and Wind No requirements Seating dimensions: depth: 14” one-sided; 30-36” double-sided Fronts on and is accessed from a street right-of-way. Pedestrian accessible. Maximum Size (feet) 10,000 sq ft Seating: One seat for each 750 sq.ft. of park size. Must include amenities which differentiate the space from basic lawn area. Examples include benches, bike racks, trash receptacles, gazebos, playgrounds or public picnic tables. Landscaping: Turf and landscape plantings to promote shade over at least 25% of area; Materials: All products installed in qualifying open spaces shall be of high quality materials intended to be used for commercial application. Minimum Dimension (feet) ?? Minimuum % of Vehicular ROW Frontage Required ?? Photo by Carolyn Torma. Copyright 2005 American Planning AssociationILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE ONLY | 5Chapter 1 - Open Space Types Photo credit: Sam Pham NCD TND TOD CA Outdoor Café/ Restaurant Seating INTENT An open-air seating area provided by a restaurant located on the subject or adjoining property, where restaurant patrons can eat or drink Incidebitium hil ma voluptatiis similigenis quas volorae stiaept atemquis volupta dolupta tiundel luptass inument, tor as re, nestotatur accume quis aceateniet oditate offic to tecabor eictatur, eati quataquam sam alique nonsequ asimoll orumque doluptur saped ma dolenitas mollessint excerum voloressit maionse niscips apient hil et litium lautate nectus explignimi, sitium ius expla earum hariae eos aut verum que peligenderro vent aut aut estiaest hilluptis maio. Disse nihiti temo modis dolut quae quis rernam que pro tempor sed es et exera veriber Open Space Type Requirements Dimensions Location & Access Improvements Minimum Size (feet) 100 sq ft Commercial Srvices, Food:May serve as seating area for adjacent restaurant/food service, or be space provided for those bringing their own meals. Sunlight and Wind: Sunlight encouraged to most of the occupied area at lunchtime. Highly visible, directly adjacent to public right of way. See additional public realm standards below. Maximum Size (feet) 10,000 sq ft Seating: Seating material shall be of moderate to high quality in order for café space to be considered qualifying open space. Landscaping:For optional separated seating areas, use planting boxes of interesting patterns of plants, open fences of less than 3 feet in height, or decorative and moveable bollards with decorative chain connectors. Materials: All products installed in qualifying open spaces shall be of high quality materials intended to be used for commercial application. Minimum Dimension (feet) ?? Minimuum % of Vehicular ROW Frontage Required ?? Photo credit: Sam Pham Photo credit: Sam Pham ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE ONLY 6 |South Burlington PUD Strategies | Draft January 2018 Photo credit: Paul Conner Sun Terrace INTENT Accessible and open area on upper story with seating and gathering amenities. Incidebitium hil ma voluptatiis similigenis quas volorae stiaept atemquis volupta dolupta tiundel luptass inument, tor as re, nestotatur accume quis aceateniet oditate offic to tecabor eictatur, eati quataquam sam alique nonsequ asimoll orumque doluptur saped ma dolenitas mollessint excerum voloressit maionse niscips apient hil et litium lautate nectus explignimi, sitium ius expla earum hariae eos aut verum que peligenderro vent aut aut estiaest hilluptis maio. Disse nihiti temo modis dolut quae quis rernam que pro tempor sed es et exera veriber itiunt quodit etur? Qui rempore ceruptatium ni autae voluptiore pariorr orumquo omnimporem am nostioratio moluptatium fugia nimusam fugit labore Open Space Type Requirements Dimensions Location & Access Improvements Minimum Size (feet) 500 sq ft Commercial Srvices, Food: Dependent on Transect, may possibly be used up to 100% for commercial food services. See Table 8-1. Sunlight and Wind No requirements Second floor or above. Encourage location in places which have spectacular views. Accessible directly from the sidewalk or public corridors. For T5 Non-Residential, must provide adequate signage about location and accessibility in hallways and elevators. Maximum Size (feet) 3,000 sq ft Seating: One seating space for every 50 sq.ft. of terrace area. Landscaping: Terrace may take one of the following forms: complex architectural setting which may include art works; flower garden; space with trees and other planting. Planted roofs are permitted provided area is also a functional seating space. Materials: All products installed in qualifying open spaces shall be of high quality materials intended to be used for commercial application. Minimum Dimension (feet) ?? Note: Total area shall not count as more than 50% of the minimum required qualifying open space. Photo credit: Paul Conner NCD TND TOD CA ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE ONLY | 7Chapter 1 - Open Space TypesILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE ONLY 8 |South Burlington PUD Strategies | Draft January 2018 Chapter 2 - Street Types ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE ONLY | 9Chapter 2 - Street Types Nam sentiam, Catilicit, sesedi ser adene fitim mendam. Tilii sendam ut L. Habus, Cupierte, quem auceri sulisque consimodit. Egilnem tabus nonfinv ocrit. Opio conteat rariorum postes Multum con dierest quidem ad confeco nsiliae cri, nostrared poptimm oraves conequam intuam quit iu crevivi ridees hostuideatum publint ifentidiem inena, condiocuris pro caperi, utemque fac trei in vius condam mediusperum terei castratrae a mus consimu scepsen derceriviri pernimura, que cultuam nerit. Efac tusperum perit vit ipse caperi senterf ecotien ihilissedic mil hors imisse qui in vium ti, que auc inclerum num destanuntem los ve, me rem di cre fori tereconsula Satin vid diur aves casdam ac meni perfectatio pra consum me publiss oltudescre, C. Imeis no. Bit; nos pro vid nonsuli, pris erur, omneque ci estem destrurem rem tra confectum ut C. Vent. Tum teat, poterfex movestere, avemnim postraces in sedem hac temque ment? Opio, tem acit? Evis; estestrur labus nihi, spiondactest gra rei con tanu suliquem, nulis, abessa L. Rum condum mo vidientilin Etrit, suliciam auce clus ad senirips, nicie cavolto tus deffres sena, nonsupiciem ficoncl abemqui dientus omne consulem ta dena ve, dius ommo voltus ca; non talabem derrae porus essimus, tilnem stam aute, num hactur atquis mo etratu que aus am audet fictus ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE ONLY 10 |South Burlington PUD Strategies | Draft January 2018 Street Type Requirements Intended Uses & Activities A (Ped Facility Width) Not Applicable Category Local A (Ped Facility Sides) Not Applicable B (Greenbelt Width) 8’ Max C (Parking Ln Width) Not Applicable D (Travel Ln Width) see pavement width F (ROW Width) 33’ Min Design Speed 25 mph Design Vehicle P (Passenger Car) # Through Lanes 1-2 Lane Ped Facility Type (except if listed differently on Official Map) Shared with Pavement Min Bicycle Facility (except if listed differently on Official Map) Shared with Pavement E (Pavement Width)10’ (assuming buildings have access from another street with 20’ pavement) Curbing Vertical Faced Curb or Shared Space Curb Radius 15’ Max One-Way Traffic Permitted Center/Left Turn In Not Permitted Transit Facilities Discouraged On-Street parking sides Discouraged Median Not Permitted On-St Parking Not Permitted Ownership Public or Private Note: maximum street grade = ******.Note: Roadway layout shall conform to standards in the current edition of “A policy on geometric design of Highways and Streets” (AASHTO Green Book) F C & D E B B Order of Consideration Lane Role in Community A Lane is an extremely narrow residential street, lasting at most a few blocks, sometimes containing a bend. Its purpose is to create an intimate residential environment; often where through traffic would be illogical. Congestion Tolerance Motor vehicle use primarily for neighborhood residents. NCD TND TOD CA ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE ONLY | 11Chapter 2 - Street Types F C & D E A ABB Street Type Requirements Intended Uses & Activities A (Ped Facility Width) 5’ Min Category Local A (Ped Facility Sides) 1 Side Required B (Greenbelt Width) 6’ Min C (Parking Ln Width) Not Applicable D (Travel Ln Width) 9’ Min, 10’ Max F (ROW Width) 40’ Min Design Speed 25 mph Design Vehicle P (Passenger Car) # Through Lanes 2 Lanes Ped Facility Type (except if listed differently on Official Map)Sidewalk Min Bicycle Facility (except if listed differently on Official Map) Practice of Share the Road Median Permitted only as Traffic Control Device or Gateway E (Pavement Width)20’ Min, 22’ Max Curbing Vertical Faced Curb ‡ Curb Radius 5’ Min, 15’ Max One-Way Traffic Permitted Center/Left Turn In Not Permitted Transit Facilities Discouraged On-Street parking sides Not Applicable On-St Parking Not Permitted / Minimal Ownership Public or Private Note: maximum street grade = ******. Note: Roadway layout shall conform to standards in the current edition of “A policy on geometric design of Highways and Streets” (AASHTO Green Book) ‡ Removal of the curb requirement may be administratively granted. If no curb is required then minimum pavement width shall increase by 2’ EACH side Order of Consideration Neighborhood Street - Narrow Role in Community Narrow Streets are a special residential street type within the local street network that provides for greater intimacy and ambiance as well as traffic calming because of its limited width. Its application should be targeted to areas where through trips are undesirable or unlikely and where parallel alternative routes are accessible. Congestion Tolerance Motor vehicle use primarily for neighborhood residents. NCD TND TOD CA ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE ONLY 12 |South Burlington PUD Strategies | Draft January 2018 Street Type Requirements Intended Uses & Activities A (Ped Facility Width) 5’ Min Category Local A (Ped Facility Sides) 1 Req’d; 2 Req’d in CCFBC B (Greenbelt Width) 6’ Min C (Parking Ln Width) 8’ D (Travel Ln Width) 9’ Min, 10’ Max E (Pavement Width) 20’ Min, 28’ 26’ Max ‡ F (ROW Width) 50’ Min Design Speed 25 mph Design Vehicle DL-23 (Delivery Vehicle) # Through Lanes 2 Lanes Ped Facility Type (except if listed differently on Official Map)Sidewalk Min Bicycle Facility (except if listed differently on Official Map) Practice of Share the Road Curbing Vertical Faced Curb ‡ Curb Radius 5’ Min, 15’ Max One-Way Traffic Not Permitted Center/Left Turn In Not Permitted Transit Facilities Encourared On-Street parking sides One side maximum On-St Parking Parallel ** Ownership Public or Private Note: maximum street grade = ******. Note: Roadway layout shall conform to standards in the current edition of “A policy on geometric design of Highways and Streets” (AASHTO Green Book) ‡ Removal of the curb requirement may be administratively granted. If no curb is required then minimum pavement width shall increase by 2’ EACH side ** Standard is not required. Only permitted on one side of the street if included Order of Consideration Median Permitted only as Traffic Control Device or Gateway Neighborhood Street Role in Community Neighborhood Streets are the default street type for residential areas and form the basic structure of the local street network. Congestion Tolerance Maintain very low traffic volumes. F C & D E A ABB NCD TND TOD CA ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE ONLY | 13Chapter 2 - Street Types Street Type Requirements A (Ped Facility Width) 5’ Min Category Local A (Ped Facility Sides) 1 Req’d; 2 Req’d in CCFBC B (Greenbelt Width) 6’ Min C (Parking Ln Width) N/A D (Travel Ln Width) 9’ Min, 10’ Max E (Pavement Width) 28’ Min, 36’ Max [is this too big]? F (ROW Width) 50’ Min Design Speed 25 mph Design Vehicle P (Passenger Car) # Through Lanes 2 Lanes Ped Facility Type (except if listed differently on Official Map)Sidewalk Min Bicycle Facility (except if listed differently on Official Map) Bike Lanes, 5’ Min Curbing Vertical Faced Curb Curb Radius 5’ Min, 15’ Max One-Way Traffic Not Permitted Center/Left Turn In Not Permitted Transit Facilities Encourared On-Street parking sides Not Applicable On-St Parking Not Permitted Ownership Public or Private Note: maximum street grade = ******. Note: Roadway layout shall conform to standards in the current edition of “A policy on geometric design of Highways and Streets” (AASHTO Green Book) ‡ Removal of the curb requirement may be administratively granted. If no curb is required then minimum pavement width shall increase by 2’ EACH side ** Standard is not required. Only permitted on one side of the street if included Intended Uses & Activities Median Permitted only as Traffic Control Device or Gateway Order of Consideration Neighborhood Street - Bike Boulevard Role in Community Bike Boulevards are a special residential street type which is meant to prioritize and to facilitate the movement of bicyclists from neighborhood to neighborhood and from neighborhood to destination. Congestion Tolerance Motor vehicle use primarily for neighborhood residents.F C & D E A ABB NCD TND TOD CA ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE ONLY 14 |South Burlington PUD Strategies | Draft January 2018 Chapter 3 - Building Types ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE ONLY | 15Chapter 3 - Building Types Nam sentiam, Catilicit, sesedi ser adene fitim mendam. Tilii sendam ut L. Habus, Cupierte, quem auceri sulisque consimodit. Egilnem tabus nonfinv ocrit. Opio conteat rariorum postes Multum con dierest quidem ad confeco nsiliae cri, nostrared poptimm oraves conequam intuam quit iu crevivi ridees hostuideatum publint ifentidiem inena, condiocuris pro caperi, utemque fac trei in vius condam mediusperum terei castratrae a mus consimu scepsen derceriviri pernimura, que cultuam nerit. Efac tusperum perit vit ipse caperi senterf ecotien ihilissedic mil hors imisse qui in vium ti, que auc inclerum num destanuntem los ve, me rem di cre fori tereconsula Satin vid diur aves casdam ac meni perfectatio pra consum me publiss oltudescre, C. Imeis no. Bit; nos pro vid nonsuli, pris erur, omneque ci estem destrurem rem tra confectum ut C. Vent. Tum teat, poterfex movestere, avemnim postraces in sedem hac temque ment? Opio, tem acit? Evis; estestrur labus nihi, spiondactest gra rei con tanu suliquem, nulis, abessa L. Rum condum mo vidientilin Etrit, suliciam auce clus ad senirips, nicie cavolto tus deffres sena, nonsupiciem ficoncl abemqui dientus omne consulem ta dena ve, dius ommo voltus ca; non talabem derrae porus essimus, tilnem stam aute, num hactur atquis mo etratu que aus am audet fictus ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE ONLY 16 |South Burlington PUD Strategies | Draft January 2018 Stacked Flats A large structure that consists of 12 or more dwelling units accessed from a courtyard or series of courtyards. Each unit may have its own individual entry, or they may share one or more common entries. This type of building can be located in higher- density or mixed-use neighborhoods. The lot should include at least 50 sf of open space in one or more courtyards for each dwelling unit. Courtyards shall not be less than 24’ in any dimension. Garden Apartment A large structure that consists of 9 or more dwelling units each with its own individual entry accessed from an exterior courtyard or stairway. This type of building can be located in a location that transitions from a primarily single-family neighborhood into a higher- density or mixed-use neighborhood. The lot should include at least 50 sf of open space in one or more courtyards for each dwelling unit. Courtyards shall not be less than 24’ in any dimension. The building should not exceed 4 stories in height. NCD TND TOD CA NCD TND TOD CA ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE ONLY | 17Chapter 3 - Building Types Multiplex, Large A large, detached structure that contains 9 to 12 dwelling units. A large multiplex is designed and massed to appear as one or more large single- family homes. Large multiplexes can be located in a location that transitions from a primarily single-family neighborhood into a higher-density or mixed-use neighborhood. The structure has at least one primary entry that faces the street and that is accessed from a porch, stoop or patio. The main body of the multiplex should have a footprint of no more than 60’ x 72’. Any secondary wings should have a footprint of no more than 36’ x 40’. Multiplex, Large A large, detached structure that contains 5 to 8 dwelling units. A medium multiplex has a single building massing and the appearance of a large single-family home. Medium multiplexes can be located within medium-density neighborhoods or in a location that transitions from a primarily single-family neighborhood into a higher-density or mixed-use neighborhood. The structure has at least one primary entry that faces the street and that is accessed from a porch, stoop or patio. The main body of the multiplex should have a footprint of no more than 48’ x 60’. Any secondary wings should have a footprint of no more than 32’ x 36’. NCD TND TOD CA NCD TND TOD CA ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE ONLY SOUTH BURLINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 23 JANUARY 2018 1 The South Burlington Planning Commission held a regular meeting on Tuesday, 23 January 2018, at 7:00 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Louisos, Chair; B. Gagnon, A. Klugo, T. Riehle, D. Macdonald, M. Ostby, M. Mittag ALSO PRESENT: P. Conner, Director of Planning and Zoning; C. LaRose, City Planner; S. Murray, M. Kane, F. Kochman, M. Hamlin, J. Larkin 1. Directions on emergency evacuation procedures from conference room: Ms. Louisos provided directions on emergency evacuation procedures. 2. Agenda: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items: Members added a request for naming of streets following Agenda item #8. 3. Open to the public for items not related to the Agenda: No issues were raised. 4. Planning Commissioner announcements and staff report: Ms. Ostby reported on a meeting of the Affordable Housing Committee. She also noted that she had spent a day at Chamberlin School where only once did there have to be a pause because of airplane noise. Mr. Conner: Reminded members of the joint meeting with the DRB next Tuesday at 7 p.m. (dinner will be available at 6:30 p.m.) The City Council approved a budget to go to the voters on March 6. The Steering Committee will be meeting tomorrow night for the City and School Board to present their budgets to each other. 5. Planned Unit Developments: a. Review potential geographic applicability of primary PUD types across the City: Ms. Murray noted they have been meeting with staff on a monthly basis and are meeting with city committees. She then reviewed the 9 different types of PUDs and noted that not all would apply everywhere in the city. The question is where they should go. The first thing they considered was parcel size. Ms. Murray noted there are not many 30-acre parcels left in the city. They also looked at zoning districts and what kinds of densities make sense in each 2 district. In the Affordable Housing Committee today, affordability was also raised as an issue. There was discussion of a “housing overlay district” in areas that would be appropriate for affordable housing (e.g., available public transportation). Mr. Kane said they are also studying the “campus form.” He showed a map of areas of planned development intensity. Areas of more intense development are shown along Shelburne and Williston Roads, and this makes sense. Mr. Kane also indicated areas that would function for Neighborhood Commercial Development. Many of the parcels in these areas are under 10 acres, and many are already developed. This suggests that infill will be part of the mix in these areas. The total acreage for these areas is about 800 acres. Mr. Kane then showed the Transit Overlay District Map. This covers a big swath of Kennedy Drive and the Shelburne Road Corridors, areas where there is public transit service. There is some overlapping with the Neighborhood Commercial District. These areas total 4200 acres. The Traditional Neighborhood Development areas include a lot of the neighborhood fabric of the city (R- 4, R-8, R-12, etc.). The aim is connectivity of these neighborhoods. They total about 1700 acres, most of which is built out. The Campus Institutional District covers a lot of the northern tier of the city, including Kimball Avenue. It has a more commercial orientation and covers about 2600 acres. Mr. Conner noted this area does not include much UVM land as the aim is not to mix the campus and agricultural uses. Ms. LaRose added that UVM does not see the Hort Farm ever developing into a “campus.” Ms. Murray said they had met with UVM and reviewed this with them. Most of their planning falls within the Traditional Neighborhood Development areas. Mr. Kane added that UVM is trying to match their plans with the city plans. Mr. Riehle asked about addressing the Southeast Quadrant (SEQ). He was concerned with parcels being developed “uncreatively.” Ms. Murray said there are already caps in the sub-districts of the SEQ, and there is a lot in the regulations that would have to be thrown out or worked around. Mr. Riehle said that what seems to be the density can actually be higher because of TDRs. Ms. LaRose noted that for the less urban types of PUDs the aim is not to increase density. Nothing they are doing would change the future land use map. The goal is to determine how the site is laid out, connectivity, etc. The SEQ is already “sort of designed” with standards that don’t exist elsewhere. They do not want to “mess up” something that was planned for over the years. Mr. Kane added that in the SEQ there is design guidance. TDRs just move the density around. Ms. Louisos asked if this project will deal with all 7 types of PUDs or just focus on the 4 being discussed. Ms. Murray said that is up to the Commission and staff. The focus is on the 4 first because of development interest. Ms. LaRose felt all of them can be covered. Mr. Conner added that the next one that would have a use beyond the fisrt four is the Planned Residential. The other 2 appear to have less pressure. 3 Mr. Kane noted there is a possibility to “reallocate” a PUD down the line if it is found that one element is needed. Ms. Murray noted that developers want more flexibility. Ms. Ostby questioned why it is important to get a mix of housing types in the TND. Mr. Kane said otherwise you get homogeneity. Ms. Ostby asked why not just have single family homes with a different number of bedrooms. Mr. Kochman said the issue is economic diversity. A single-family home of a certain square footage costs more than a flat of the same square footage. You do not get “economic diversity” with all single family homes. Mr. Klugo added that the city has a lot of “de facto gated communities,” with all single-family homes, one way in/one way out. Mr. Kane said the community places a value on the type of diversity gained by a mix of housing types. The promotion of diversity promotes affordability, and the percentages instill the need for diversity. Ms. Murray noted there is also the issue of age. Some people may no longer want to stay in their single- family home but want to remain in the same neighborhood. 6. Consider request to modify Land Development Regulations: a. Remove applicability of Interstate Highway Overlay District within the City Center Form Based Codes District b. Allow buildings of up to five stories in the T4 Transect Zone Mr. Larkin identified the site in question, the current Holiday Inn site which is located in the T4 Mixed Use Zone. He then showed the plan of what they are trying to achieve. They are considering a hotel at the entrance to the property. It would have underground parking. The dining wing of Holiday Inn would be torn off and a street would go through that area. They are requesting that the Form Based Code zoning take precedence over the Interstate Highway Overlay District. Mr. Larkin showed the current allowances and noted that the existing regulations preclude building to the Form Based Code regulations. Mr. Conner noted the regulations say that what is currently a parking area must remain a parking area. Mr. Klugo asked if Form Based Code can take precedence over the Highway Overlay. Mr. Conner said that is up to the Planning Commission. It is a city regulation, not a state regulation. Mr. Riehle asked if any other properties could be affected by such a change. Mr. Conner suggested the Sheraton, Windjammer, Staples Plaza, CVS building, UMall, and the area next to the Quarry Hill Road buildings could be affected. Mr. Klugo asked how long such a discussion would be. Mr. Conner felt the subject matter is consistent with the work plan and with the overall priorities of the Comprehensive Plan. There are 2 or 3 options 4 as to how to consider it and all are pretty straight forward. He felt that on a scale of 1 to 10, this would be a 1 to 2. Members agreed to move forward. Mr. Hamlin said the second request is to allow the new hotel to be 5 stories instead of 4. Mr. Larkin said he could do 4, but the buildings he admires are taller than 4 stories. He showed a picture of the type of building he has in mind. Mr. Mittag cited the opportunity to shift the entrance to the property and avoid the current awkwardness. Mr. Klugo felt this would give an “entrance to South Burlington” feeling. Mr. Conner suggested having staff come back with some ideas as to what this could look like. Mr. Kochman said he would support the first request but would prefer the height issue to be on a case- by-case basis decided by the DRB. Members agree to have staff bring ideas for how this could be done. 7. Discuss possible amendment to the Land Development Regulations: definitions of “lot” and “footprint lot”: Ms. Louisos noted that the Commission had asked staff to come back with language regarding footprint lots (how they do and don’t exist) and how the DRB waives side setbacks to 5 feet or less. She stressed that these are 2 separate issues. The focus at this meeting is on the footprint lots. Mr. Mittag liked staff’s definition of footprint lots. Mr. Conner said a little “tweaking” may be done for clarity. This language would clean up where the DRB is having to require a notice that “these lots do not exist for planning purposes.” He added that staff had worked with the City Legal Counsel on this and also checked with other communities. Hinesburg and Colchester do what South Burlington does now, while Essex has something in place similar to the proposed language before the Commission. Mr. Conner also noted that this issue arises because mortgagers want to see a record of ownership. Ms. Louisos felt this is much clearer. Mr. Kochman did not feel this fixed the problem and that it remains “double-talk.” You are still creating a piece of property with a boundary and not calling it a lot. The issue arises with PUDs. The DRB already has authority to abandon dimensional requirements of lots. The only exception is the setback which must be a minimum of 5 feet. Mr. Kochman said this issue is about the setback. A lot is a piece of land with a boundary. The regulations say you can’t erect a building within 5 feet of a boundary. The issue is whether you are going to have setback requirements or not. Mr. Kochman said he did support zero lot lines for row houses. 5 Mr. Kochman said he wanted to discard the concept of “footprint” lots. The issue is that the DRB has been authorizing developers to ignore the 5-foot setback. Mr. Klugo said the City’s Counsel has a different perspective from Mr. Kochman, and the Commission should not be deliberating this without Counsel. He was OK with following the City’s Counsel. Ms. Ostby asked if the footprint statement should say something abut a common wall. Mr. Conner said he would check on that. Mr. Conner said he thinks there is a fundamental disagreement as to whether a municipality can regulate anything to do with ownership arrangements and whether the footprint lots are a part of that. He added that a related subject, a way to clarify, is to talk about separation of buildings instead setbacks from lot lines. Ms. Louisos suggested talking with Ms. Murray about separation of buildings in PUDs. 8. Meeting Minutes of 9 January 2018: It was noted that on p. 2, paragraph 6, the date should read February 2004, not 2003. Mr. MacDonald moved to approve the Minutes of 9 January 2018 as amended. Ms. Ostby seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 9. Street Names: Ms. Louisos noted a request has been made for “Elm Street” and “Halcyon Lane.” Mr. Conner showed the location of these streets on the map. Mr. Gagnon moved to approve “Elm Street” and “Halcyon Lane” as shown on the map. Mr. Mittag seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 10. Other Business: No other issues were raised. As there was no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned by common consent at 9:50 p.m. ___________________________________Clerk