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Home My WebLink AboutSP-10-83 - Decision - 0037 0041 0045 0047 Mockingbird Lane#SP-10-83 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING HOMESTEAD DESIGN, INC. — 37, 41,45,47 MOCKINGBIRD LANE SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-10-83 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Homestead Design, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the applicant is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan for 89 residential units in 16 buildings. Amendments consist of exterior alterations to units 41, 44, 45, and 47 in the Heatherfield Condominium complex. Alterations include: 1) a fence added between units 41 and 45 to the front of the property, 2) revise the retaining wall to the rear of the property between 44 and 45, and 3) changes to the deck and location of patio on unit 47, 37- 47 Mockingbird Lane. Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The applicant is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan. Amendments consist of exterior alterations to units 41, 44, 45, and 47 in the Heatherfield Condominium complex. Alterations include: 1) a fence added between units 41 and 45 to the front of the property, 2) revise the retaining wall to the rear of the property between 44 and 45, and 3) changes to the deck and location of patio on unit 47, 37- 47 Mockingbird Lane. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is Heatherfield Condominium Association. 3. The subject property is located in the R-2 Zoning District, 4. The application was received on November 12, 2010. 5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Site Plan Heatherfield Dorset & Spear Streets South Burlington, Vermont," prepared by Krebs & Lansing Consulting Engineers, dated May 14, 2003, last revised on November 9, 2010. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6. Building coverage is remaining the same and is unchanged. 7. Setback requirements are being met. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access - 1 - #SP-10-83 8. Access is provided via a curb cut off Mockingbird Lane. No changes are proposed. Circulation 9. Circulation on the site is adequate. Parking 10. No changes to parking are proposed 11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle parking shall be provided on the subject property. A bicycle rack is shown on the plan. 12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application. Landscaping 13. There are no landscaping changes as part of this application. 14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage areas must be shown on the plan. The plan does indicate the snow storage area. Outdoor Lighting 15. There are no changes to outdoor lighting proposed. Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the following review standards shall apply to site plan applications: Traffic 16. Traffic will not be affected as a result of this application. (a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan. 17. The Comprehensive Plan states that the City should encourage development while protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe environment. The proposed project is in keeping with the recommended actions of the Comprehensive Plan. (b) 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. -2- #SP-10-83 18. The building is existing and no changes are proposed. (c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent practicable. 19. As noted above, parking is located on the front of the building. No changes are proposed. 20. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is noted on the plan. (d) 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. 21. The building is existing and no changes are proposed. (e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. 22. The plan does not indicate a change in utility service. 09 The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics, landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruptions to create attractive transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be encouraged. 23. The building is existing and no changes are proposed. (g) 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. 24. The building is existing and no changes are proposed. In addition to the above general review standards, site plan applications shall meet the following specific standards set forth in Section 14.07 of the 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 or collector street, to provide additional access for emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in the area. 25. The reservation of land is not necessary. -3- #SP-10-83 (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. 26. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application. (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). 27. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. No screened dumpster are proposed. DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site Plan Application #SP-10-83 of Homestead Design, Inc., to amend a previously approved plan. Amendments consist of exterior alterations to units 41, 44, 45, and 47 in the Heatherfield Condominium complex. Alterations include: 1) a fence added between units 41 and 45 to the front of the property, 2) revise the retaining wall to the rear of the property between 44 and 45, and 3) changes to the deck and location of patio on unit 47, 37- 47 Mockingbird Lane. 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 plan and shall be on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning. 3. The plan shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval of the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plan shall be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance. a. The landscaping plan shall be revised to include the changes proposed by this application. 4. 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. 5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the building. 6. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Signed on this j� day of I C--"h6JC-1_,20l0by -4- #SP-10-83 i Ray nd J. Belair, Administrative Officer PLEASE NOTE: An appeal of this decision may be taken by filing, within 30 days of the date of this decision, a notice of appeal and the required fee by certified mail to the Superior Court, Environmental Division. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of the notice of appeal must also be mailed to the City of South Burlington Planning and Zoning Department at 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b)(4)(A). Please contact the Environmental Division at 802-828-1660 or http://vermontiudiciM.org/GTC/environmental/default.aspx for more information on filing requirements, deadlines, fees and mailing address. The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain relevant state permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional Permit Specialist. -5-