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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-24-16 - Supplemental - 1200 Airport Drive (2)355 Main Street | Suite 500 | Winooski, VT 05404 | w. eivtech.com September 3, 2024 Marla Keene, PE Development Review Planner City of South Burlington 180 Market Street South Burlington, VT 05403 Re: Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport Sketch Master Plan Application Response to Staff Comments for DRB 9/4/2024 Dear Marla Keene, Thank you for your time to review our sketch master plan application for the above reference project. In advance of the Development Review Board meeting on September 4, 2024, we are providing a response to staff comments below: “Phase 2 (2025): Maintenance complex – the applicant is referring to this as the Snow Removal Equipment Building, which is described as a 41,500 sf building. The applicant has indicated this phase is 8.3 acres. 1. Staff recommends the Board ask the applicant to describe the remaining components of this phase that result in a less than one acre building consisting of an 8.3 acre project.” Design Team Response: In addition to the Snow Removal and Equipment (SRE) building itself, there is a fueling farm, shed for de-icing, large vehicles and emergency service vehicles which require a large turning radius, access to the taxiway from the SRE building, and area within the existing enterprise parking lot that will be repaved and line striped. There will be approximately 8.3 acres of earth disturbance and staging areas during construction. There will be approximately 4.24 acres of involved impervious area (redevelopment and new). We have enclosed a figure that depicts the proposed site plan with more detail (BTV SRE Building Site Plan). “Phase 3 (2026): Apron Expansion - This project is proposed to be located at the south end of minor runway (runway 1-19). The applicant has described this phase as 3.4 acres but has proposed a 7,400 square yard expansion, which is 4.6 acres. 355 Main Street | Suite 500 | Winooski, VT 05404 | w. eivtech.com 2. Staff recommends the Board ask the applicant to clarify the project area. Staff further recommends the Board ask the applicant to clarify in layperson terms what the purposeof a cargo apron expansion is.” Design Team Response: The earth disturbance and staging areas associated with the project is 3.4 acres, and there is 7,400 square yards (1.53 acres) for redeveloped and new impervious area. There is interest by another aircraft cargo carrier, similar to FedEx, that we potentially need space for. This cargo apron expansion would enable that potential carrier to utilize this space. Futhermore, they would be able to reduce the number of flights per day with smaller aircrafts with the ability to use larger aircraft with increased apron area. We have enclosed a figure that depicts the proposed site plan with more detail (Burlington International Airport Expand Cargo Geometry Plan). “Hangar expansion – This project is proposed to be located between the south ends of the two runways. The applicant has indicated this phase includes expanding the existing hangar and apron and relocating a parking lot. 3. Staff recommends the Board ask the applicant to provide a “napkin sketch” of this phase, similar to that which was provided for the above Apron Expansion.” Design Team Response: Please find a “napkin sketch” utilizing Google Earth imagery to show more detailed areas for the Pratt and Whitney Hangar expansion project. “The applicant has indicated it is their intention to seek concurrent site plan review for Phase 1, consisting of north concourse replacement project, referred to as Project NEXT. The applicant has accordingly submitted sketch plan level details for Phase 1 as part of this sketch plan application. 5. That project will require site amenity and landscaping. Staff recommends the Board ask the applicant to describe how they will meet those requirements, and if they will be addressed with the proposed recreation path, direct the applicant to submit the recreation path application concurrently with the concourse replacement application.” Design Team Response: We can design, permit and install the recreation path prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for the north concourse project. We anticipate submitting a site plan application for the recreational path later this Fall. 355 Main Street | Suite 500 | Winooski, VT 05404 | w. eivtech.com E. Neighborhood Meeting. The applicant is reminded they must conduct a neighborhood meeting in the manner described in this section prior to the master plan hearing. Design Team Response: We are confirming our understanding of Section 15.B.03.D of the land use regulations for a Neighborhood Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to present the pending proposal, provide an opportunity for public questions and comments, and to allow us to identify and address potential neighborhood concerns in advance of the formal hearing process. We will hold the neighborhood meeting within thirty (30) calendar days of filing a complete application, and no less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the first public hearing for the master plan application. Following the meeting, we will submit the meeting attendance list and meeting minutes to the Administrative Officer for inclusion in the public hearing record. “(f) Includes adequate standards specific to each type and phase of development, to include guidance for the functional and aesthetic integration of development with the surrounding neighborhood, and provisions for buffering or screening incompatible land uses; 6. Staff considers the terminal project to have the most need for integration into the surrounding neighborhood. The recreation path and supporting features conceptually approved in MS-20-01 may serve as a transition between the airport and surround uses. Staff recommends the Board ask the applicant to discuss how this feature may or may not factor into their FAA approved plans for mitigating incompatible uses.” Design Team Response: We cannot install landscaping items inside of the security fence adjacent to the north concourse, per FAA requirements. We are including plantings on the roof deck which will be available to the public. Remaining items will be installed on airport property, to meet the full landscape requirement. We intend to install a recreational path to satisfy this requirement. The recreational path is proposed to begin at the intersection of Airport Road and Airport Drive, and extend toward Dumont Avenue. “(c) infrastructure and facility improvements necessary to support each phase of development will be provided concurrently with such development; 7. Staff recommends the Board direct the applicant to include in their master plan application whether there will be required infrastructure improvements outside of the individual phases to support the proposed projects, including public utilities, roads, and sidewalks. These improvements should be incorporated into the overall master plan as part of the related phase.” Design Team Response: We will include infrastructure improvements, such as public utilities, in our master plan application. We anticipate these infrastructure improvements to be minimal, and only apply to one or two proposed projects [snow removal and equipment building and hotel projects]. 355 Main Street | Suite 500 | Winooski, VT 05404 | w. eivtech.com “(6) The Management Plan:The applicant must submit a proposed management structure responsible for each phase of the project. In addition, the management plan must include any property proposed for public dedication. 8. Staff considers it likely the airport will be responsible for construction, maintenance, and operation of all phases, and recommends the Board direct the applicant to provide the proposed management structure for any elements not proposed to be wholly the responsibility of the airport as part of the master plan application.” Design Team Response: We will include a management plan as part of our master plan application which describes how airport tenants will manage proposed projects. For example, this would apply to the hotel project and Pratt & Whitney hangar expansion project. “C. Effect. When granting approval of a Master Plan, the DRB shall make specific findings of which components of the Master Plan are vested, based on the type, level, and detail of information provided in the Master Plan, and the level of review and review processes required for subsequent applications filed under the Master Plan. The DRB may specify in its decision allowed modifications or changes under the Master Plan which require only administrative review and approval by the Administrative Officer. 9. This has historically been a challenging concept to convey to applicants. However, when done well, it can significantly simplify subsequent reviews by effectively “pre-approving” certain aspects of a project. Staff recommends the Board discuss with the applicant for which components or elements of the project they intend to ask approval at the master plan level. Examples include a pallet of landscaping materials and roadway cross sections.” Design Team Response: Understood “B. Context Report. The applicant is required to provide a map of the existing parcels, infrastructure, and planned improvements within ¼ mile of the project area. 10. As this is the largest parcel within the City, Staff recommends the Board discuss whether they prefer to see a context map within the vicinity of each project, a less detailed context map for the entire parcel, or a combination of the two.” Design Team Response: Understood “D. Development Plan. Pursuant to 14.06C, the applicant will be required to provide site amenities for any new buildings or building expansions over 5,000 sf, based on 6% of the non-residential building gross floor area. Only 50% of the required site amenity area may located off-site, and only if it is accessible to the general public and located within 500-ft of at least one pedestrian access point for the building requiring the site amenity. 11. Given the uniqueness of the airport, Staff recommends the Board and applicant discuss what is considered “on site” in this instance. Is the land owned by the airport where the recreation path and other improvements of MS-20-01 are approved “on site”? Certain projects within this master plan will be entirely within the security fence and options for meeting site amenities will be limited. Design Team Response: Understood 355 Main Street | Suite 500 | Winooski, VT 05404 | w. eivtech.com The applicant is proposing to add a story over a portion of the existing concourse and extend it to the north. They also appear to be proposing to modify the fence from concrete block to metal. The renderings appear to complement to recent additions to the terminal and other nearby projects. 12. Staff does not have any concerns about compatibility with existing structures or site, but invites the Board to offer their comments, if any. Additionally, Staff recommends the Board confirm the applicant’s intention to change the fence type, as the proposed fence may require additional screening for the purposes of transitioning between dissimilar uses pursuant to the landscaping standards of 13.04. Design Team Response: That is correct, the concrete fence will be removed and replaced by the existing building. We are planning to re-route the existing wrought iron fence to tie into the new building. D. Transportation Demand Management. Transportation Demand Management analysis is required for all site plans. See Section 13.01. A transportation demand management analysis will be required for the proposed concourse expansion at the next stage of review. The trip generation analysis yields an evaluation of required TDM strategies. Staff considers the applicant may have the opportunity to propose an alternative approach for trip generation evaluation using their FAA master plan that anticipates enplanements over the coming 10 to 25 years. 13. Regardless of approach, Staff recommends the Board direct the applicant to provide the required evaluation of trips and TDM at the next stage of review. Design Team Response: We will provide this during the next stage of review. 13.04 Landscaping, Screening, and Street Trees Staff considers the applicable requirements of 13.04 are those pertaining to screening or buffering between dissimilar uses and those pertaining to landscaping budget requirements. As alluded to above, if the applicant is proposing to modify the existing fence separating the tarmac from the airport driveway from opaque to transparent, the Board may require additional screening. Staff notes immediately adjacent to the terminal building the fence is screened by the existing parking garage from the public way, and the fence farther north where it is not screened it is currently transparent. 14. Staff recommends the Board provide some feedback on whether they will be looking for robust screening where the fence is proposed to be newly transparent. Design Team Response: The fence is proposed to remain wrought iron with some transparency. The photo below depicts the existing conditions today: 355 Main Street | Suite 500 | Winooski, VT 05404 | w. eivtech.com [CONTINUED] Design Team Response: The fence is proposed to remain wrought iron with some transparency. The photo below depicts the existing conditions today: 15. In terms of landscaping budget, Staff anticipates the applicant will use the provisions of miscellaneous approval MS-### to locate the required landscaping budget along the proposed recreation path. Staff recommends the Board discuss with the applicant their intended permitting process and timeline for the required recreation path landscaping concurrently in relationship to the concourse expansion project. Design Team Response: We can design, permit and install the recreation path prior to receiving a CO for the north concourse project. We appreciate your time to review and receive our response to staff comments in advance of the Development Review Board meeting on September 4, 2024. Feel free to contact Larry Lackey, or Jacqueline Dagesse at EIV, with any questions regarding this submission, 802-324-5522. Very Respectfully, EIV Technical Services Jacqueline Dagesse, MBA, CPESC President / Environmental Engineer M H M H M H D M H D M H DM H 1.13'DIA FAA CONTROL W W 8" A . C . W a t e r l i n e 24 " D . I . W a t e r l i n e W W W W W W 8" A . C . W a t e r l i n e 24 " D . I . W a t e r l i n e 24 " D . I . W a t e r l i n e 8" A . C . 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