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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
HOMESTEAD DESIGN, INC
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-08-84
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. The
amendment consists of site modifications for building S, Woodthrush Circle.
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 to amend a previously approved plan for 89 residential
units in 16 buildings. The amendment consists of site modifications for building S,
Woodthrush Circle.
2. The applicant is proposing the following changes:
a. retaining wall added off northwest corner of unit S36.
b. A section of previously approved retaining wall removed by northwest
corner of Unit S30.
c. Location of previously approved sunroom for units S40 & S46 revised.
d. Revised patio location and size for all units in building S.
3. The owner of record of the subject property is Homestead Design, Inc.
4. The subject property is located in the Residential 2 Zoning District.
5. The application was received on August 29, 2008.
6. The plan submitted is titled, "Heatherfield Site Plan Dorset & Spear Streets South
Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Krebs & Lansing Consulting Engineers, Inc.,
dated May 14, 2003, with a last revised date of 8/28/08.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
7. All coverage requirements are being met.
8. Setback requirements are being met.
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SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
9. Access is provided via a curb cut off Woodthrush Circle. No changes are
proposed.
Circulation
10. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
11. No changes to parking are proposed.
12. 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
previously approved plans.
13. Pursuant to Section 13.01(13) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application.
Landscaping
14. The applicant is proposing to add a retaining wall and remove a portion of
another retaining wall. This is acceptable. There are no other landscaping
changes proposed.
15. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow
storage areas must be shown on the plan. Snow storage areas are located on
the previously approved plan.
Outdoor Lighting
16. 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
17. 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.
18. The Comprehensive Plan states that the City should encourage development
while protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe
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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.
19. The revised patio & sunroom locations are meeting this criterion.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
20. No changes to parking are proposed.
21. As noted above, a bicycle rack location noted on the previously approved 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.
22. The revised patio & sunroom locations are meeting this criterion.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations
or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
23. The plan does not indicate a change in utility service.
(0 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.
24. The revised patio & sunroom locations are meeting this criterion.
(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.
25. The revised patio & sunroom locations are meeting this criterion.
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.
26. The reservation of land is not necessary.
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(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.
27. 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).
28. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened
dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. Screened dumpster locations
are not proposed.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site
Plan Application #SP-08-84 of Homestead Design, Inc., t to amend a previously
approved plan for 89 residential units in 16 buildings. The amendment consists of site
modifications for building S, Woodthrush Circle.
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 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.
4) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the building.
5) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this day of L ttt m bF 2008 by
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PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to 24 VSA §4465, an interested person may appeal this
decision by filing a Notice of Appeal with the secretary of the Development Review
Board. This Notice of Appeal must be accompanied with a $111 filing fee and be filed
within 15 days of the date of this decision.
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