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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
VILLAGE AT DORSET PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION — SWIFT STREET EXTENSION
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-15-06
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Site plan application #SP-15-06 of The Village at Dorset Park Homeowners Association to amend
a previously approved plan for a 167 unit residential complex. The amendment consists of
upgrading the community stormwater system, Swift Street Extension
The Board held a public hearing on March 17, 2015. The applicant was represented by Cliff
Collins
Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the Board
finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant, The Village at Dorset Park Homeowners Association is seeking site plan
approval to Association to amend a previously approved plan for a 167 unit residential complex.
The amendment consists of upgrading the community stormwater system, Swift Street
Extension
2. The owner of record of the subject property is The Village at Dorset Park Homeowners
Association.
3. The subject property is located in the SEQ-Neighborhood Residential Zoning District.
4. The application was received on February 3, 2015.
5. The plan submitted consists of four (4) pages, page one entitled "OVERALL SITE PLAN Village
at Dorset Park Pond Improvements Swift Street Extension South Burlington, Vermont" preparec
by Ruggiano Engineering, Inc. dated 1/24/15 and last revised on 1/29/15.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Not applicable.
Site Plan Review Standards
A. Relationship of Proposed Development to the City of South Burlington Comprehensive
Plan. Due attention by the applicant should be given to the goals and objectives and the
stated land use policies for the City of South Burlington as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan.
The Board finds the proposed improvements to the stormwater system to be consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan.
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B. Relationship of Proposed Structures to the Site.
(1) 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) Parking:
(a) ........
(b) ............
(c) ............
(d) ............
(3) 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
anticipated adjoining buildings.
(4) Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansion shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
The proposed improvements have little impact on the relationship of the proposed
structures to the site. The Board finds this criterion to be met.
C. Relationship of Structures and Site to Adjoining Area.
(1) The Development Review Board shall encourage the use of a combination of
common materials and architectural characteristics (e.g., rhythm, color, texture, form or
detailing), landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to create attractive
transitions between buildings of different architectural styles.
(2) 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 improvements have little impact on the relationship of structures and site to
adjoining area. The Board finds this criterion to be met.
14.07 Specific Review Standards
A. Access to Abutting Properties. 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.
No reservation of land is required.
B. Utility Services. Electric, telephone and other wire -served utility lines and service
connections shall be underground insofar as feasible and subject to state public utilities
regulations. Any utility installations remaining above ground shall be located so as to have a
harmonious relation to neighboring properties and to the site.
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Not applicable.
C. Disposal of Wastes. 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).
Small receptacles intended for use by households or the public (ie, non-dumpster, non -large
drum) shall not be required to be fenced or screened.
Not applicable
D. Landscaping and Screening Requirements. See Article 13, Section 13.06 Landscaping,
Screening, and Street Trees.
In a memo to staff dated February 23, 2015 the City Arborist provided the following comments:
Tree protection measures should be specified on the plan in areas where equipment
access could impact existing trees. Plotting the existing trees on the plan would also be
helpful.
The Board finds that the applicant shall comply with the City Arborist's recommendations and
shall also plot the existing trees in proximity to the proposed improvements.
E. Modification of Standards. Where the limitations of a site may cause unusual hardship
in complying with any of the standards above and waiver therefrom will not endanger the
public health, safety or welfare, the Development Review Board may modify such standards as
long as the general objectives of Article 14 and the City's Comprehensive Plan are met.
However, with the exception of side yard setbacks in the Central District 1, in no case shall the
DRB permit the location of a new structure less than five (5) feet from any property boundary
and in no case shall be the DRB allow land development creating a total site coverage
exceeding the allowable limit for the applicable zoning district in the case of new
development, or increasing the coverage on sites where the pre-existing condition exceeds the
applicable limit.
No waivers requested.
STORMWATER
In an email to staff dated February 26, 2015, the Department of Public Works provided the
following comments:
Justin,
I reviewed the "Village at Dorset Park — Pond Improvements" site plan prepared by Ruggiano
Engineering, Inc, dated 1121114 and last updated on 1129115. I would like to offer the following
comments:
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1. The proposed project is located in the Potash Brook watershed. This watershed is listed as
stormwater impaired by the State of Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
2. The stormwater utility has been working closely with the homeowner association and their
engineer to develop this project. We have previously reviewed and commented on the plan set
and are satisfied with the technical aspects of the proposed improvements.
3. The project proposes to disturb greater than 1 acre of area. It will therefore require a
construction stormwater permit from the Vermont DEC Stormwater Division. The applicant
should acquire these permits before starting construction.
4. The DRB should include a condition requiring the applicant to regularly maintain all
stormwater treatment and conveyance infrastructure.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment.
-Tom
Thomas J. DiPietro Jr.
Deputy Director
Department of Public Works
The Board finds that the applicant shall comply with the Public Works Department's
recommendations.
DECISION
Motion by Bill Miller, seconded by David Parsons, to approve site plan application #SP-15-06 of
The Village at Dorset Park Homeowners Association 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. The 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 permit issuance.
a. The site plan shall be revised to show existing trees in proximity to the proposed
improvements.
b. The site plan shall be revised to specify tree protection measures in areas where
equipment access could impact existing trees.
4. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the City Arborist.
5. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the Department of Public Works.
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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 stormwater treatment facilities.
8. Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant shall provide the Administrative Officer a
digital copy of the complete approved plan set (with revisions) in pdf format.
9. The applicant shall regularly maintain the stormwater treatment and conveyance structures.
Tim Barritt—
yea
nay
abstain
not present
Mark Behr—
yea
nay
abstain
not present
Brian Breslend —
yea
nay
abstain
not present
Bill Miller—
yea
nay
abstain
not present
David Parsons—
yea
nay
abstain
not present
Jennifer Smith —
yea,
nay
abstain
not present
John Wilking —
yea
nay
abstain
not present
Motion carried by a vote of 6— 0 — 0
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Signed this /0 day of Ap rl' 2015, by
Tim Barritt, Chair
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://vermonteudiciary.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.
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