HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-06-20 - Decision - 0895 Dorset Street#SD-06-20
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
HOMESTEAD DESIGN, INC. - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION #SD-06-20
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Homestead Design, Inc, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking to amend a previously
approved planned unit development consisting of 89-multi-family units in 24 buildings. The
amendment consists of: 1) a minor relocation of building M, 2) minor site modifications to
sidewalks, patios, etc., and 3) landscaping modifications, Songbird Road. The Development
Review Board held a public hearing on May 2, 2006. John Hausner 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 to amend a previously approved planned unit development
consisting of 89-multi-family units in 24 buildings. The amendment consists of: 1) a
minor relocation of building M, 2) minor site modifications to sidewalks, patios, etc., and
3) landscaping modifications, Songbird Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Homestead Design, Inc.
3. The subject property is located in the Residential 2 (R2) Zoning District.
4. The plans submitted with this application consist of a 12 page set of plans, page one (1)
entitled, "Site Plan Heatherfield Dorset & Spear Streets South Burlington, Vermont",
prepared by Krebs & Lansing Consulting Engineers, Inc., dated May 14, 2003, last
revised on 3/24/06.
ZONING DISTRICT & DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS- Lot 5
R2 Zoning District^Required
Proposed
Min. Lot Size
66,000 SF
66,646 SF
Max. Building Coverage
20%
6.73%
Max. Overall Coverage
40%
13.0%
Min. Front Setback
30 ft.
>30 ft.
�1 Min. Side Setback
5 ft.
>5 ft.
Min. Rear Setback
5 ft.
>5 ft.
zoning compliance
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The Board finds no problems with the following portions of the proposal:
■ Unit M rotated slightly and regraded
■ Deck off Unit N48 reconfigured
■ Patio widths on units K,L,J and I enlarged by 2' in width
■ Sidewalk moved westerly in the island of Woodthrust Circle
■ Landscape retaining wall added behind Unit L
With respect to the applicant's request to move the project sign off Spear Street into the
median, signs are not approved, denied, or otherwise considered under development
review unless they are landscape features to which signs are attached. If the proposed
sign is a landscape feature sign, then the applicant should submit a rendering to be
considered by the Board. If the sign is not a landscape feature sign, then the applicant
shall apply separately for a sign permit under the South Burlington Sign Ordinance to the
Code Officer.
With respect to the applicant's request to condition the approval so as to allow the
substitution of like plantings without additional approvals, the applicant shall be allowed
this substitution in consultation with the South Burlington City Arborist and the Planning
Staff, but without further review by the Development Review Board.
DECISION
Motion by 44(u b04NJ , seconded by 1(VFftV,4k,4
to approve Final Plat Application #SD-06-20 of Homestead besign, Inc., subject to the
following conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations shall remain in full effect, except as
amended herein.
2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plat submitted by the applicant,
and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. The applicant shall be allowed to substitute like plantings with the approval of the
South Burlington City Arborist and in consultation with the City's Planning Staff.
No review by the Development Review Board shall be required for the
substitution of like plantings. Prior to making the substitutions, the applicant shall
provide the Planning Staff with written confirmation from the City Arborist for the
approval of the substitution.
4. The applicant shall provide the City Arborist the name of the species being
substituted for "Metzam" London Plane prior to recording the final plat plan.
5. The plat plans shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require
approval of the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised
plans shall be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to recording.
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a. The landscaping plans shall be revised to remove all Green Ash trees
whether they are located in or out of the street right-of-way.
6. Any changes to the final plat plan shall require approval of the South Burlington
Department of Planning and Zoning.
7. The final plat plan (sheets SP-5 & SP-6) shall be recorded in the land records
within 180 days or this approval is null and void. The plan shall be signed by the
Board Chair or Clerk prior to recording.
Mark Behr — yea/nay/abstain/not present
Matthew Birmingham — yea/nay/abstain/ of present
Chuck Bolton —ire-nay/abstain/not presen
John Dinklage — ee nay/abstain/not present
Roger Farley — yea/nay/abstain of present
Larry Kupferman —O/nay/abstain/not present
Gayle Quimby — yea/nay/abstain/ of prese
Motion carried by a vote of c� _ D _ (�
Signed this day of �� % �%c-� 2006, by
John Din lage, Chair
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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 VRCP 76 in writing, within 30 days of the date this
decision is issued. The fee is $225.00. 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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