HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-92-0001 - Decision - 0000 Brand Farm DriveFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT S Z (� p
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of A&G Investments for a 177
unit planned residential development consisting of 63 single family
units and 114 multi -family units, Village at Dorset Park.
On the 2nd of April 1992 the South Burlington Planning Commission
approved the request of A&G Investments for revised final plat
approval under Section 204 of the South Burlington Subdivision
Regulations based on the following findings:
1. The applicants are proposing to amend the approved 178 unit
planned residential development by reducing the overall density by
one (1) unit and reducing the number of multi -family units from 34
buildings to 29 buildings. The result will be a 177 unit PRD
consisting of 63 single family lots and 114 multi -family units.
The sketch plan which was reviewed on 8/6/91 showed a project with
145 units consisting of 121 single family lots and 24 multi -family
units. The current proposal is much closer to the original
approved concept than was presented at sketch plan.
2. Access: Access to the project has not changed.
3. Coverage/setbacks: Coverage limitations will continue to be
met.
The 20 foot rear yard setback requirement will be met including the
requirement that these buildings be a minimum of 30 feet apart.
4. Landscaping: The landscaping requirement for the 68 multi-
family units is $45,920. The landscaping proposed amounts to only
$21,350, a shortfall of $24,570. The 1988 approval required a
landscaping bond of $85,000 for the multi -family units. Records
indicate that a $19,000 bond was posted and subsequently released.
The remaining $66,000 amount should be reduced to $45,920.
Homestead Design, Inc. (this project's previous developer) agreed
last fall to plant 45 white and/or Austrian pine trees 3' - 4' in
height in those areas where the existing 20 foot buffer zone along
the property line is sparse and at the northwest corner of the
project. The applicant is agreeable to this condition. The 1988
approval required a $9,800 landscaping bond for the buffer zone
plantings.
The 1988 approval required a landscaping bond of $197,000 for
street trees. Records indicate that a $63,000 bond was posted of
which $50,000 was released. This approval will require a street
tree landscaping bond of $134,000 with $13,000 from the original
being continued.
5. Common area: The common area has been slightly reduced in size
from the 1990 plan. The previous plan had the common area being
360 feet long (this is the distance between the multi -family
buildings located at either end of the common area). The proposed
plan shows this distance being 250 feet, a reduction of 110 feet.
6. Sewer: The original sewer allocation of 81,600 ,pd still
applies. This amendment results in one (1) less unit which would
allow the allocation to be reduced by 450 gpd to 81,150 gpd.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the revised final plat application of A&G
Investments for a 177 unit planned residential development
consisting of 63 single family units and 114 multi -family units as
depicted on a 13 page set of plans, page one entitled, "The Village
at Dorset Park, a planned Residential Development, South
Burlington, Vermont, Overall Site Plan", prepared by FitzPatrick-
Llewellyn, Inc. and dated February, 1992, last revised 3/10/92, and
a two (2) page survey plat, page one entitled "The Village at
Dorset Park, Plat of Subdivision for A&G Investments", prepared by
FitzPatrick-Llewellyn, Inc. and dated March, 1992 last revised
3/27/92, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and conditions which are not superseded
by this approval, shall remain in effect.
2. The applicant shall post, prior to permit, a 3-year, $45,920
landscaping bond for the multi -family units and a 3-year, $134,000
landscaping bond for street trees.
3. The Planning Commission grants an $8,000 landscaping credit for
existing vegetation to remain. This vegetation exists in the
proposed common area within the multi -family portion of the
development.
4. The applicant shall plant 45, 3' - 4' high white and/or
Austrian pine trees within the sparse areas of the 20 foot buffer
zone and in the northwest corner of the development. These
additional plantings are needed to enhance areas of the buffer zone
which have been disrupted and also fulfill the requirement of the
May, 1988 approval to enhance the buffer in the northwest corner.
5. The Planning Commission grants a revised sewer allocation of
81,150 gpd to account for one less unit in the development. The
applicant shall pay the appropriate sewer fee prior to issuance of
a zoning/building permit.
6. The revised final plat (i.e., survey plat and site plans) shall
be recorded prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit and
within 90 days or this approval is null and void. The revised
final plat shall be signed by the Planning Commission Chairman or
Clerk prior to recording.
Chairma o Cler
South Burlington Planning Commission