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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
SOUTH BURLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT - 550 DORSET STREET
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION #CU-10-05
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-10-22
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
The South Burlington School District, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking
site plan approval to amend a previously approved plan for an educational facility
complex. The amendment consists of allowing the use of the existing athletic facilities for
outdoor recreational use, 550 Dorset Street.
The applicant is also seeking conditional use approval for the same, to allow the use of
the existing athletic facilities for outdoor recreational use.
The Development Review Board held a public hearing on April 20, 2010. Sheila McIntyre
and David Young represented the applicant.
Based on testimony provided at the above mentioned public hearing and the plans and
supporting materials contained in the document file for this application, the Development
Review Board finds, concludes, and decides the following. -
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant is seeking site plan approval to amend a previously approved plan for
an educational facility complex. The amendment consists of allowing the use of the
existing athletic facilities for outdoor recreational use, 550 Dorset Street.
The applicant is also seeking conditional use approval for the same, to allow the use of
the existing athletic facilities for outdoor recreational use.
2. The application was received on March 29, 2010.
3. The owner of record of the subject property is the City of South Burlington.
4. The subject property is located in the Municipal Zoning District.
5. The plan submitted is entitled "Existing Conditions South Burlington High School 500
Dorset Street South Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Summit Engineering, Inc., dated
3/26/2010.
Zoning District & Dimensional Requirements:
There are no changes to the dimensional requirements as part of this application.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
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Section 14.06 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations establishes the
following general review standards for all site plan applications:
(a) The site shall be planned to accomplish a desirable transition from structure
to site, from structure to structure, and to provide for adequate planting, safe
pedestrian movement, and adequate parking areas.
No changes to the existing buildings are being proposed a:
However the Board finds that this criterion is being met on th
evaluated the potential for necessary parking using existing li
expected use of the site. Based on this study, between 280 al
required. The high school has 393 delineated parking spaces
delineated spaces for busses and in circulation drives could be
this when necessary. The Board has reviewed the memo and
projections and the summary that no adverse impacts should
availability of parking on site.
Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings.
part of this application.
site. The applicant has
erature, studies, and the
id 310 vehicles would be
for cars. Additional non -
made available to extend
is in agreement with the
result with respect to the
No changes to the existing buildings or existing parking are being proposed as part of this
application.
(b) Without restricting the permissible limits of the applicable zoning district, the
height and scale of each building shall be compatible with its site and
existing or adjoining buildings.
The height of the building will remain unchanged.
(c) Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by
exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground.
No new utility services are expected.
(d) The DRB shall encourage the use of a combination of common materials and
architectural characteristics, landscaping, buffers, screens and visual
interruptions to create attractive transitions between buildings of different
architectural styles.
The proposed project does not involve any new exterior construction of buildings, so this
criterion is not applicable.
(e) Proposed structures shall be related harmoniously to themselves, the terrain,
and to existing buildings and roads in the vicinity that have a visual
relationship to the proposed structures.
The proposed project does not involve any new exterior construction of buildings, so this
criterion is not applicable.
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Site plan applications shall meet the following specific standards as set forth in Section
14.07 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations:
(a) The reservation of land may be required on any lot for provision of access to
abutting properties whenever such access is deemed necessary to reduce
curb cuts onto an arterial of collector street, to provide additional access for
emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation
in the area.
At this time, the Board does not suggest providing additional accesses.
(b) Electric, telephone and other wire -served utility lines and service connections
shall be underground. Any utility installations remaining above ground shall
be located so as to have a harmonious relation to neighboring properties and
to the site.
Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines,
services, and service modifications shall be underground.
(c) All dumpsters and other facilities to handle solid waste, including compliance
with any recycling or other requirements, shall be accessible, secure and
properly screened with opaque fencing to ensure that trash and debris do not
escape the enclosure(s).
There are no changes proposed to the existing trash facilities.
(d) Landscaping and Screening Requirements
As there is no building construction proposed for this site, there are no minimum
landscaping requirements.
Lighting
No additional lighting is proposed. Previous approvals which regulate lighting on the site
shall remain in effect, including a limitation on lighting after 11 pm.
CONDITIONAL USE CRITERIA
Pursuant to Section 14.10(E) of the Land Development Regulations, the proposed
conditional use shall meet the following standards:
1. The proposed use, in its location and operation, shall be consistent with the
planned character of the area as defined by the City of South Burlington
Comprehensive Plan.
The Board finds that the proposed use is consistent with the planned character of the
area, as defined by the Comprehensive Plan.
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2. The proposed use shall conform to the stated purpose of the district in which
the proposed use is located.
The Board finds that the proposed use is consistent this criterion.
3. The Development Review Board must find that the proposed uses will not
adversely affect the following:
(a) The capacity of existing or planned municipal or educational facilities.
The proposed use will not adversely affect municipal services.
(b) The essential character of the neighborhood or district in which the
property is located, nor ability to develop adjacent property for appropriate
uses.
The Board finds that the proposed use will not inhibit the ability of adjacent property
owners to develop appropriate uses.
(c) Traffic on roads and highways in the vicinity.
The proposed use of the stadium is expected to be comparable to other events at the
school. The School has offered the following restrictions, which the Board finds to be
reasonable conditions of approval:
(d) Bylaws in effect.
The project is in compliance with related bylaws.
(e) Utilization of renewable energy resources.
The proposed use will not affect renewable energy resources.
(0 General public health and welfare.
The proposed use will not have an adverse affect on general public welfare.
DECISION
Motion by LL Oyllo , seconded by 4 G �-=�V1 �6 , to
approve Conditional Use Application #CU-10-05 and Site Plan Application P-10-22 of
the South Burlington School District subject to the following conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plans submitted by the applicant
and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. No private events shall be held during normal school hours
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4. No private events shall be held simultaneously with use of the fields for public school
events.
5. Private events shall be scheduled to avoid peak hour traffic on adjacent public roads
6. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to Section
17.04 of the Land Development Regulations or this approval is null and void.
7. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer
prior to use of the fields for outdoor recreational use.
8. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Mark Behr — r e%nay/abstain/not present
Matthew Birmingham — yea/nay/abstain not present i
John Dinklage a nay/abstain/not present
Roger Farley — ye /nay/abstain/not present
Eric Knudsen — e nay/abstain/not present
Gayle Quimby - e /nay/abstain/not present
Bill Stuono —`P nay/abstain/not present
Motion carried by a vote of (e- 0- O
Signed this day of _ 2010, by
John Dinklagd, Chairman
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Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental
Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRECP 5 in writing, within 30 days of the date this
decision is issued. The fee is $250.00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your right to
challenge this decision at some future time may be lost because you waited too long.
You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 VSA 4472 (d) (exclusivity of remedy;
finality).
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