HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-05-44 - Decision - 0085 Airport ParkwayCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
DAVID LAVALETTE - 85 AIRPORT PARKWAY
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-05-44
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
David Lavalette, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking site plan approval for a
380 sq. ft. accessory residential unit within a detached accessory structure, 85 Airport
Parkway. The Development Review Board held a public meeting on October 4, 2005.
The applicant was present at the meeting.
Based on testimony provided at the above mentioned public meeting 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
The applicant is seeking site plan approval for a 380 sq. ft. accessory residential
unit within a detached accessory structure, 85 Airport Parkway.
2. The accessory structure and residential unit are already in existence.
3. The owner of record of the subject property is David A. Lavalette.
4. The subject property is located in the Residential 4 (R4) Zoning District.
5. The plan submitted consists of a hand drawn plan of the subject property.
ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Pursuant to Section 3.10(E)(1) of the proposed Land Development Regulations, in any
district where a single-family residence is a principal permitted use, one (1) accessory
residential unit within or attached to a primary single-family residence or within an existing,
permitted accessory structure may be permitted by the DRB in accordance with Article 14,
Site Plan Review, and the following additional criteria:
(a) Floor space of the accessory residential unit shall not exceed thirty percent
(30%) of the total habitable area of the single-family dwelling unit.
The single family dwelling unit is 1452 SF. The accessory residential unit is 380 SF, or
26.2% of the principal dwelling. Thus, the applicant is in compliance with this criterion.
(b) The principal dwelling shall be owner occupied.
This applicant has stated that this will be the case.
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(c) Adequate wastewater capacity is available to service the accessory unit, as
demonstrated by the issuance of a Wastewater Allocation or on -site
wastewater permit pursuant to the South Burlington Sewage Ordinance.
The applicant shall apply for wastewater allocation from Juli Beth Hinds, Director of
Planning and Zoning.
(d) Two additional off-street parking spaces shall be provided on the same lot,
either in a garage or a driveway, or not in any areas required to meet coverage
limitations, or any front yard other than a driveway, required by these
Regulations.
The site plan shows a total of 5 parking spaces. This is sufficient to satisfy this
requirement.
(e) A zoning permit shall be required for each accessory residential unit.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Section 14.06 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations establishes the
following general review standards for all site plan applications:
(a) 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.
There is adequate consideration given to pedestrian movement and parking on the site.
(b) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
Parking is located behind the building and within the one -car garage. This is sufficient to
satisfy this criterion.
(c) 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.
The height of the accessory dwelling unit is within the limits specified by the SBLDR.
(d) Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by
exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground.
The applicant has not proposed any additional lighting as part of this application.
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(e) 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 principal residential dwelling and accessory unit are in compliance with this criterion.
(f) 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 principal residential dwelling and accessory unit are in compliance with this criterion.
Site plan applications shall meet the following specific standards as set forth in Section
14.07 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations:
(a) 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.
It is not necessary to require any additional access easements as part of the proposed
project.
(b) 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.
(c) 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 applicant has indicated that trash will be kept inside the unit except for trash pickup.
(d) Landscaping and Screening Requirements
This criterion is not applicable as no new development is proposed.
Lighting
The applicant has not proposed any additional lighting as part of this application. As
previously noted, if any lighting is proposed, approval from the Administrative Officer will
be required.
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Access/Circulation
There are no issues with the access or circulation on this property.
Traffic
This project will not generate a sufficient amount of traffic to warrant concern or further
review.
Other
Total building coverage on the site is 2,167.25 SF. This represents 18.43 % and is
within the coverage limitations for the R4 district.
DECISION /' A,
Motion by A 4� G o seconded by � �T 4 ct< &47'6A
to approve Site Ian Application P-05-44 of David A. Lavalette, 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, as
amended by this decision, 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 plan shall be
submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance.
a) The site plan shall be revised to show all of the structures and their dimensions
on the subject lot. This shall include the porch as approved on August 3, 2005,
the shed, and the swimming pool. Revised coverages shall also be included on
the site plan.
4) The principal dwelling shall remain owner -occupied.
5) The applicant shall apply for wastewater allocation from Juli Beth Hinds, Director of
Planning and Zoning.
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) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
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Mark Behr e nay/ab kin/not present
Matthew Birmingham -V nay/abstain/not present
Chuck Bolton — ay/abstain/not present
John Dinklage — e nay/abstain/not present
Roger Farley — e /abstain/not present
Larry Kupferman — e nay/abstain/not present
Gayle Quimby —my/abstain/not nay/abstain/not present
Motion carried by a vote of I- & - D
Signed this day of 2005, by
John Dinklage, Chair
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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