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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-95-0000 - Decision - 1975 Dorset Street' ansk 7 .ST FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION J�iZ 5 J STATE OF VERMONT oL' COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON Re: Findings of Fact, application of MBL Associates to amend a previously approved planned residential development consisting of 121 single family lots and 60 multi -family units, Dorset Street. The amendment consists of adding berms and landscaping to conform with the state Environmental Board's approval. On the 8th day of August, 1995, the South Burlington Planning Commission approved the request of MBL Associates for revised final plat approval under Section 204 of the South Burlington Subdivision Regulations based on the following findings: 1. This project consists of amending a previously approved planned residential development consisting of 161 single family lots and 60 multi -family units. The amendment consists of modifying the landscaping plan to conform with the state Environmental Board's approval. This project was approved by the Planning Commission on 10/12/93 and amended on 5/10/94. The sketch plan was reviewed on 7/11/95. 2. This property located on the west side of Dorset Street immediately to the north of the Shelburne Town line lies within the SEQ District. 3. Landscaping: This is the only aspect of the project which is changing. Berms and additional landscaping are proposed to screen the project from the street and adjoining property owners. Landscaping value has increased from $158,485 to $655,240. The value of the two (2) trees per lot remains at $96,600. The plan has been revised since sketch plan, at the Public Works Superintendent's request, to remove all non -street trees from the street right-of-way. DECISION & CONDITIONS Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning Commission approves the revised final plat application of MBL Associates to amend a previously approved planned residential development consisting of 121 single family lots and 60 multi- family units, Dorset Street. The amendment consists of adding berms and landscaping to conform with the state Environmental Board's approval, as depicted on a three (3) page set of plans, page two (2) entitled, "Southeast Summit, South Burlington, Vermont, Landscape Plan", prepared by Michael Lawrence & Associates, dated November, 1994, last revised 7/27/95, with the following stipulations: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect. 2. Prior to issuance of any zoning permits, the applicant shall post the following landscape bonds to cover the installation cost and value of all proposed landscaping: (a) a $52,500 bond for multi -family site landscaping, (b) a bond in an amount to be determined by the City Planner for the proposed street trees and site landscaping and (c) a $96,600 bond for the proposed two (2) trees per single-family lot. The bond(s) shall remain in effect for three (3) years from the date of planting to assure that the planted landscaping has taken root and has a good chance of surviving. 3. The final plat landscaping plan shall be recorded in the land records within 90 days or this approval is null and void. The plan shall be signed by the Planning Commission Chairman or Clerk prior to recording. hair an or Jerk South Burlington Planning Commission 2662(. Date E