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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
SOUTH BURLINGTON VETERANS COMMITTEE - 600 SWIFT STREET
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-13-44
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
South Burlington Veterans Committee, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting site
plan approval to amend a previously approved plan for a public park. The amendment consists
of installing three (3) monuments/sculptures and a flag pole to serve as a Veterans Memorial,
600 Swift Street.
Based on the document file for this application, the Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and
decides as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. South Burlington Veterans Committee, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is
requesting site plan approval to amend a previously approved plan for a public park. The
amendment consists of installing three (3) monuments/sculptures and a flag pole to
serve as a Veterans Memorial, 600 Swift Street.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is the City of South Burlington.
3. The application was received on July 31, 2013.
4. The Development Review Board originally approved this project on 9/12/12 (#SP-12-42).
The approval became null and void due to not obtaining a zoning permit within six (6)
months of the approval.
5. Section 14.09 (2) of the LDRs states that the Administrative Office may re -approve plans
approved by the DRB if a permit "...issued by the Development Review Board has
expired within the preceding six months and no changes or alterations of any kind are
proposed..." The permit at issue expired on 3/12/13 and this application is within the
time period prescribed.
6. The subject property is located in the Park and Recreation Zoning District.
7. The plans submitted consist of a two (2) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled "South
Burlington Veteran's Memorial, Overall Site Plan", prepared by HKWP Landscape
Architects, and dated 7/31/12.
Zoning District & Dimensional Requirements
Table 1. Dimensional Requirements
IC Zoning District
Required
Proposed
Min. Lot Size
None
2,993,878.8 SF
Max. Building Coverage
15 %
13.33%
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Max. Overall Coverage
25 %
8.62 %
Min. Front Setback
40 ft.
>40 ft.
Min. Side Setback
15 ft.
>15 ft.
Min. Rear Setback
30 ft.
>30 ft.
�-Zoning Compliance / +16-Pre-existing non-compliance/ ♦ Zoning Non- Compliance
SUBDIVISION CRITERIA
Pursuant to Section 15.18 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations,
subdivisions shall comply with the following standards and conditions:
Sufficient water supply and wastewater disposal capacity is available to meet the needs of
the project.
The project will not require any additional water supply or wastewater disposal capacity.
Sufficient grading and erosion controls will be utilized during and after construction to
prevent soil erosion and runoff from creating unhealthy or dangerous conditions on the
subject property and adjacent properties.
The proposed project shall adhere to standards for erosion control as set forth in Section 16.03 of
the South Burlington Land Development Regulations. In addition, the grading plan shall meet the
standards set forth in Section 16.04 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations.
The project incorporates access, circulation, and traffic management strategies sufficient to
prevent unreasonable congestion of adjacent roads.
Access to the subject lot will be provided by the existing access drive to the parking lot.
The project's design respects and will provide suitable protection to wetlands, streams,
wildlife habitat as identified in the Open Space Strategy, and any unique natural features on
the site.
The plans do not show any wetlands on site. There do not appear to be any listed on the state
wetlands map.
The project is designed to be visually compatible with the planned development patterns in
the area, as specified in the Comprehensive Plan and the purpose of the zoning district(s) in
which it is located.
The Administrative Officer finds no concerns with respect to these criteria.
Open space areas on the site have been located in such a way as to maximize opportunities
for creating contiguous open spaces between adjoining parcels and/or stream buffer areas.
The memorial is located in a manner so as not to impinge upon any open spaces or stream buffer
areas.
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The layout of a subdivision or PUD has been reviewed by the Fire Chief or (designee) to
ensure that adequate fire protection can be provided.
No new buildings are proposed. The memorials will each be located near the parking area.
Roads, recreation paths, stormwater facilities, sidewalks, landscaping, utility lines and
lighting have been designed in a manner that is compatible with the extension of such
services and infrastructure to adjacent landowners.
This criterion is being met.
Roads, utilities, sidewalks, recreation paths, and lighting are designed in a manner that is
consistent with City utility and roadway plans and maintenance standards.
Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines,
services, and service modifications shall be underground.
The project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan for the
affected district(s).
The Administrative Officer finds the proposed development of this property is in conformance with
the South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Pursuant to Section 14.03(A)(6) of the Land Development Regulations, any PUD shall require site
plan approval. Section 14.06 establishes the following general review standards for all site plan
applications:
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.
This criterion is met.
Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings..
No changes to the parking configuration are proposed other than converting two regular spaces to
handicapped spaces.
Section 13.01(G)(5) requires that bicycle parking or storage facilities are provided for
employees, residents, and visitors to the site.
A bicycle rack is already located at the pavilion although not depicted on the applicant's plan.
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.
This criterion is met. The height of the memorial is compatible with the skating rink and the
bandstand.
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Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines,
services, and service modifications shall be underground.
This criterion is met.
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 Administrative Officer finds that the proposed memorial and landscaping meet this criterion.
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 Administrative Officer finds that the proposed memorial and landscaping meet this criterion.
In addition to the above general review standards, site plan applications shall meet the following
specific standards as set forth in Section 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations:
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.
The reservation of land is not necessary
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.
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).
The memorial will be serviced by existing trash and recycling receptacles located at the park.
Landscaping
Pursuant to Section 13.06(A) of the Land Development Regulations, landscaping and
screening shall be required for all uses subject to site plan and PUD review. Section
13.06(B) of the Land Development Regulations requires parking facilities to be curbed and
landscaped with appropriate trees, shrubs, and other plants including ground covers.
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The Administrative Officer finds that these criteria are being met.
Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) (4) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage areas
must be shown on the plans.
Snow removal will continue to be conducted by the City's Department of Public Works.
Landscaping budget requirements are to be determined pursuant to Section 13.06(G)(2) of
the SBLDR. The landscape plan and landscape budget shall be prepared by a landscape
architect or professional landscape designer.
The applicant's proposed landscaping budget is $25,500. The construction budget is $125,552.
This criterion is met.
Lighting
Pursuant to Appendix A.9 of the Land Development Regulations, luminaries shall not be placed
more than 30' above ground level and the maximum illumination at ground level shall not
exceed an average of three (3) foot candles. Pursuant to Appendix A.10 (b) of the Land
Development Regulations, indirect glare produced by illumination at ground level shall not
exceed 0.3 foot candles maximum, and an average of 0.1 foot candles average.
All lighting shall be shielded and downcast.
The project will include lights along the path installed flush to the ground. These lights will have a
cap that will direct the light in a semi -circle towards the path. The cylindrical memorial at the
northern edge of the project area will be served by an uplight; however the memorial itself will be
shielded by a cap as well.
The Board finds that the proposed path and lighting of the cylindrical memorial to be in compliance
with the LDRs. The Board also finds that the lighting for the dog tag and stone memorials are
acceptable as proposed.
In accordance with Section 13.08 of the LDRs, night time illumination of flagpoles is required to
be reviewed by the Administrative Officer as part of a Zoning Permit application.
Based on the use of these structures as veteran's memorials, the Board finds that these should be
treated in the manner as flagpoles for the purposes of these regulations.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan
application #SP-13-44 of South Burlington Veterans Committee subject to the following
conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations shall remain in full effect except as amended herein.
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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. All lighting shall be shielded and downcast and compliant with Appendix A.9 of the Land
Development Regulations, except as described within the findings.
4. Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines,
services, and service modifications shall be underground.
5. 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.
6. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to
use and occupancy of the memorial.
7. Any changes to the site plan shall require approval of the South Burlington Development
Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this day of Gy , 2013 by
Ray and J. Belair, Administrative Officer
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 $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days of the date of
this decision.
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.
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