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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
F&M DEVELOPMENT CO LLC
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATION #SD-11-16
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
F& M Development Co. LLC, herein referred to as the applicant, is requesting
preliminary plat review for a planned unit development consisting of: 1) razing an
existing health club, 2) subdividing a 2.67 acre parcel into two (2) lots of 1.42 acres &
1.25 acres, 3) constructing a 46 unit multi -family dwelling, 4) constructing a 63 unit multi-
family dwelling, 5) converting 5000 sq. ft. of general office use to medical office use (38
Eastwood Dr.) and 5) including the adjacent two (2) developed properties at 20 Joy
Drive and 38 Eastwood Drive into the proposed PUD, 78 Eastwood Drive.
The Development Review Board held a public hearing on June 7, 2011. Eric Farrell
represented the applicant.
Based on testimony provided at the above mentioned public hearing 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
1. F&M Development Co. LLC, herein referred to as the applicant, is requesting
preliminary plat review for a planned unit development consisting of: 1) razing an
existing health club, 2) subdividing a 2.67 acre parcel into two (2) lots of 1.42 acres &
1.25 acres, 3) constructing a 46 unit multi -family dwelling, 4) constructing a 63 unit multi-
family dwelling, 5) converting 5000 sq. ft. of general office use to medical office use (38
Eastwood Dr.) and 5) including the adjacent two (2) developed properties at 20 Joy
Drive and 38 Eastwood Drive into the proposed PUD, 78 Eastwood Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is EF Farrell LLC & DB Morrissey, LLC.
3. The application was received on April 1, 2011.
4. The subject property is located in the C1-R15 Zoning District.
5. The plans submitted consists of a 30 page set of plans, page two (2) entitled
"Proposed Eastwood Drive/Joy Drive PUD South Burlington, Vermont" prepared by Civil
Engineering Associates Inc, dated April 1, 2011.
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Table 1. Dimensional Requirements
C1-R15 Zoning District
Re uired
Proposed
Min. Lot Size
40,000 SF
1.25 acres
Max. Density*****
15 units/acre
See note below
�l Max. Building Coverage
40%
14.89%
�l Max. Total Coverage
60%
50.14%
Min. Front Setback Eastwood Drive
30 ft.
30 ft.
�l Min. Front Setback (Joy Drive
30 ft.
30 ft.
�l Min. Side Setback
10 ft.
>10 ft.
Min. Rear Setback
30 ft.
>30 ft.
Max. BuildingHeight
35 ft.
42.5 ft
�l zoning compliance
The coverage information has not been included on the plans. This information should be
listed on the plans which have been stamped by a licensed engineer.
**** The density allowed in the C1-R15 zone is 15 units per acre. Per Section
13.14(c)(2) of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations, the Development
Review Board may grant a density increase of no more than 25% in the total number of
allowed dwelling units for a mixed rate housing development. For each additional market
rate dwelling unit produced as a result of the density increase, one comparable below
market rate unit must be provided.
The subject property is 7.58 acres and so the maximum density is 113 units. The
applicant is proposing 139 units. This is within the 25% increase permitted via the Land
Development Regulations cited above. As this increase creates an additional 26 units
over the maximum allowed, 13 units must meet the affordability criteria listed in Section
13.14 of the Land Development Regulations. Prior to recording of the final plat, and
pursuant to Section 13.12(D)(3)(c), the applicant shall submit a plan detailing the affordable
housing proposed as part of the PUD. The plan shall "include a mechanism acceptable to
the City Attorney for controlling resale and re -tenanting the individual affordable housing
units that ensures that the unit will remain affordable in perpetuity."
D. Criteria for Awarding Density Increase. In addition to the standards found in Article
15, Planned Unit Development and Article 14, Site Plan and Conditional Use Review,
the following standards shall guide the Development Review Board:
(1) The density upon which a bonus may be based shall be the total acreage
of the property in question multiplied by the maximum residential density
per acre for the applicable zoning district or districts.
(2) Within the Residential 1 and Residential 2 zoning districts, the provisions
of this Section 13.14 shall apply only to properties of five (5) acres or
more, and the maximum allowable residential density with or without such
a density increase shall be four (4) dwelling units per acre.
(3) Development Standards.
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(a) Distribution. The affordable housing units shall be physically
integrated into the design of the development in a manner satisfactory to
the Development Review Board and shall be distributed among the
housing types in the proposed housing development in the same
proportion as all other units in the development, unless a different
proportion is approved by the Development Review Board as being better
related to the housing needs, current or projected, of the City of South
Burlington.
(b) Minimum Floor Area. Minimum gross floor area per affordable
dwelling unit shall not be less than comparable market -rate units in the
housing development.
(c) Plan for Continued Affordability. Affordable housing units shall be
available for sale, resale or continuing rental only to qualified below
market rate households. The plan shall include a mechanism acceptable
to the City Attorney for controlling resale and re -tenanting the individual
affordable housing units that ensures that the unit will remain affordable in
perpetuity. The City of South Burlington may as needed set a cap on
resale prices such that the resale price must not exceed an appreciation
on equity of a set percentage.
(4) Administration. The City of South Burlington Housing Authority, if any, or
a bona fide qualified non-profit organization shall be responsible for the
on -going administration of the affordable housing units as well as for the
promulgation of such rules and regulations as may be necessary to
implement this program. The Housing Authority or non-profit organization
will determine and implement eligibility priorities, continuing eligibility
standards and enforcement, and rental and sales procedures.
E. Housing Types. The dwelling units may at the discretion of the Development
Review Board be of varied types including one -family, two-family, or multi -family
construction, and studio, one -bedroom, two -bedroom, and three -bedroom apartment
construction.
The language above states that the affordable housing plan shall be presented to and
reviewed by the Development Review Board for their approval. As such, this must be
completed prior to final plat approval.
Building Height:
South Building
The applicant has stated that he is seeking a height waiver of 11.5 feet for a height of
46.5 feet.
North Buildinq
The applicant has stated that he is seeking a height waiver of 10.5 feet for a height of
45.5 feet.
The Board discussed the applicant's request for a height waiver at the sketch plan review
and preliminary plat hearing. The applicant submitted graphics and visualizations which
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depict the height of the buildings from several approaches, as well as a comparison of
height to surrounding buildings. The Board is agreeable to the height.
The Board grants a height waiver of 11.5 feet for an overall height of 46.5 feet for the South
building. The Board grants a height waiver of 11.0 feet for an overall height of 45.5 feet for
the north building.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Pursuant to Section 15.18 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations, PUDs
shall comply with the following standards and conditions:
Sufficient water supply and wastewater disposal capacity is available to meet the
needs of the project.
According to Section 15.13(B)(1) of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations,
the existing public utility system shall be extended to provide the necessary quantity of
water, at an acceptable pressure, to the proposed dwelling units.
The South Burlington Water Department has reviewed the plans. The comments are
included as part of a consolidated utilities review, in a memo from Justin Rabidoux, Director
of Public Works, dated April 21, 2011. No changes to the plan are required per the Water
Department comments; however, there are directions which shall be followed.
The applicant shall comply with the requests of the South Burlington Water Department per
the comments dated April 21, 2011.
The applicant shall obtain final wastewater allocation prior to issuance of a zoning permit.
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 South Burlington Stormwater Superintendent has reviewed the plans. The comments
are included as part of a consolidated utilities review, in a memo from Justin Rabidoux,
Director of Public Works, dated April 21, 2011. The notes seek answers to several
stormwater questions, as well as in relation to stabilized construction entrances. The
applicant should work with the Stormwater Superintendent and Public Works Director to
address these issues.
The applicant should address the stormwater and erosion control questions raised in the
April 21, 2011 memo from Justin Rabidoux.
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.
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The project incorporates access, circulation, and traffic management strategies
sufficient to prevent unreasonable congestion of adjacent roads.
Access is provided via two, two -directional curb cuts from Eastwood Drive and one two -
directional curb cut via Joy Drive. These curb cuts are already in place today.
There are four general parking areas throughout the PUD. All parking areas are
connected via vehicular connections. There is pedestrian access to the street through
portions of the lot, and the remainder of the lots is small enough that the pedestrian
connection is sufficient for citizens who may be patronizing both buildings.
The applicant has submitted a traffic impact report. The report was reviewed by an
independent party (subject to prior invocation of technical review by the Development
Review Board). The independent review is a memo from Georges Jacquemart of BFJ,
dated April 19, 2011.. In summary, the reviewer states that the project would generate
comparably little traffic and that there are no traffic impact concerns or need for
infrastructure improvements as a result of the development. The Director of Public
Works and City Engineer concurs.
The applicant shall pay any applicable traffic impact fees for the additional vehicle trip
ends the proposed amendment is estimated to create, prior to issuance of the zoning
permit for the proposed buildings.
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.
There are wetlands located on the southern edge of the property near the existing
buildings. No new development or disturbance is proposed on that portion of the lot.
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.
According to the South Burlington Land Development Regulations, the Commercial 1
District is hereby formed in order to encourage the location of general retail and office
uses in a manner that serves as or enhances a compact central business area. Other
uses that would benefit from nearby access to a central business area, including
clustered residential development and small industrial employers, may be permitted if
they do not interfere with accessibility and continuity of the commercial district. Large -lot
retail uses, warehouses, major industrial employers, and incompatible industrial uses
shall not be permitted. Planned Unit Developments are encouraged in order to
coordinate traffic movements, promote mixed -use developments, provide shared parking
opportunities, and to provide a potential location for high - traffic generating commercial
uses.
The Board finds that the proposed development conforms to the purpose of the C1
District and that it is visually compatible with the area, which currently contains
commercial uses and multi -family dwellings. The proposed uses will not interfere with
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the accessibility and continuity of the C1 District. Also, the proposed development is
part of a mixed use PUD, which is encouraged in the C1 District.
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 southern edge of the PUD that lies between the existing buildings and existing
recreation path (and then the interstate) is open and is proposed to remain open.
Furthermore, the PUD lies within one of the densest areas in the city, is directly accessible
to the recreation path, is a short walk to a city park.
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.
The South Burlington Fire Chief has reviewed the plans and provided comments in a letter
dated April 22, 2011. Specifically, there are two items which should be addressed between
the Fire Chief and the applicant: fire hydrants and cooking stations.
The applicant shall work with the South Burlington Fire Chief to address questions and
concerns. Where necessary the plans shall be revised.
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.
The Director of Public Works and City Engineer have reviewed the plans and provided
comments in a letter dated April 21, 2011 from Justin Rabidoux (aforementioned). There
are several questions which should be answered, as well as several plan changes which
are necessary. The applicant should work with the director of Public Works to address
these concerns and make plan changes to his satisfaction.
The applicant shall work with the Director of Public Works to answer questions and make
necessary changes, per the memo dated April 21, 2011.
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 South Burlington Land Development Regulations, any
new utility lines shall be underground.
The Recreation Path Committee discussed the project at their meeting on Monday May 2,
2011. Comments were available at the Development Review Board meeting. They
previously asked that the recreation path be continued across the western edge of the
property, connecting to the existing path. This has been done.
The Board has asked the applicant to look into the feasibility of a recreation path on the
north side of Joy Drive, to connect to the section which is already in place. The applicant
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shall work with the Director of Public Works as to its feasibility and report to the Board at
the final plat level.
The applicant shall submit exterior lighting details (cut -sheets) for the proposed street lights
and pedestrian lights on the property. Both of the proposed lighting fixtures shall comply
with Appendix A of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations. The applicant has
submitted exterior lighting details (cut sheets) for building mounted lights, pole mounted
lights, street lights and pedestrian lights on the property. They meet the standards set forth
in the SBLDRs.
The project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan
for the affected district(s).
The Board finds the proposed PUD to be consistent with the South Burlington
Comprehensive Plan for the following reasons:
a. The plan is consistent with the stated purpose of the C1 District, as outlined in Section
5.01 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations.
b. The proposed PUD will produce infill development, which is promoted through the
Comprehensive Plan.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Pursuant to Section 14.03(A)(6) of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations,
any PUD shall require site plan approval. Section 14.06 of the South Burlington Land
Development Regulations 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.
The Board finds the proposed project accomplishes a desirable transition from structure to
site and from structure to structure.
The City worked with the applicant to calculate parking needs and asses parking
provisions. The applicant submitted a shared parking analysis using one of three options
available per the SBLDRs. The data and information was reviewed by a third party
consultant. Those comments (memo from Georges Jacquemart, BFJ) and a spreadsheet
detailing parking use at various times of the day were reviewed by the Board.
According to the LDRs, 440 parking spaces would be required if each use were to be built
independently on their own lot, without any sharing.
A shared parking analysis provides a common sense approach as those spaces which
typically would peak in demand at one time would be able to complement those uses which
would peak at different times. Residential uses are very complimentary to office uses, each
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typically having peaks at opposite times of the day, with some overlap in mid morning and
late afternoon.
As can be seen in the spreadsheet, 303 parking spaces are needed at the peak hour of 9
am- when the most spaces are needed by all of the involved uses. This new peak demand
number will thus become the base number for required parking. The applicant has stated
that there are 310 parking spaces on site (though a staff count of the plans show 312
parking spaces- a discrepancy which should be addressed). If 15 parking spaces are
reserved and removed from the shared parking analysis, then 295 parking spaces are
provided for sharing. This is a shortfall of 8 spaces from the peak parking demand.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting a parking waiver of 8 spaces, or 2.6%.
As a shared analysis already provides for a substantial amount of relief and consideration
for actual use in an urban setting (ITE surveys typically occur in settings not altogether
dissimilar to the proposed site), the Board would not recommend a large waiver of parking
requirements. However, the 8 spaces or 2.6% is reasonable and the Board is very
comfortable with the requested waiver and the proposed amount of parking.
The Board recommends approval of an 8 space or 2.6% parking waiver.
The Board accepts a shared parking analysis, acknowledges a peak demand of 303
parking spaces, and grants a parking waiver of 8 spaces or 2.6%.
The Board requires that the 15 parking spaces proposed reserved for medical office use be
signed so as to limit their reservation to business hours. Although the independent review
recommends 8-5 pm, the Board would be comfortable with reservation from 7 am to 7pm.
This still allows for ample residential parking overnight.
Fifteen (15) parking spaces may be reserved for the medical office use. They shall be
available for shared use between the hours of 7 pm and 7 am. Signage shall reflect this
accordingly.
All other spaces within the PUD described above, totaling at least 295 spaces, with the
exceptions noted above, and those reserved for handicapped accessibility, shall be shared
amongst all users and visitors of the PUD.
According to Section 13.01(J) of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations,
parking or storage facilities for recreational vehicles shall be provided in all multi -family
residential developments of twenty-five (25) units or more. Recreational vehicles shall
not be stored on any common open lands other than those specifically approved for
such purpose by the DRB through the review process. The Development Review Board
may waive this provision only upon a showing by the applicant that the storage and
parking of recreational vehicles shall be prohibited within all private and common areas
of the development.
Parking of recreational vehicles shall be prohibited within the PUD.
(2) Parking:
(a) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings.
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(b) The Development Review Board may approve parking between a
public street and one or more buildings if the Board finds that one or more
of the following criteria are met. The Board shall approve only the
minimum necessary to overcome the conditions below.
(i) The parking area is necessary to meet minimum requirements
of the Americans with Disabilities Act;
(ii) The parking area will serve a single or two-family home,
(iii) The lot has unique site conditions such as a utility easement or
unstable soils that allow for parking, but not a building, to be
located adjacent to the public street;
(iv) The lot contains one or more existing buildings that are to be re-
used and parking needs cannot be accommodated to the rear
and sides of the existing building(s); or,
(u) The principal use of the lot is for public recreation.
(c) Where more than one building exists or is proposed on a lot, the total
width of all proposed parking areas that are both to the side of a building
and between the front lot line and the building line of the building on the
lot that is closest to the public street shall not exceed one-half of the total
building width of all buildings on the lot that are located adjacent to the
public street. Buildings separated from the front lot line by parking
approved pursuant to 14.06(C)(2)(b) shall be considered adjacent to the
public street. Buildings separated from the front lot line by any other
parking areas shall not be considered adjacent to the public street.
(d) The DRB shall require that the majority of the parking on through lots
and corner lots be located between the building(s) and the side yards or
between the building and the front yard adjacent to the public street with
the highest average daily volume of traffic. Where the rear yard of a lot
abuts an Interstate or its interchanges, the majority of parking shall be
located between the building and the side yards or between the building
and the yard that is adjacent to the Interstate.
The proposed parking is fully in compliance with this criterion.
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 Board has already addressed the height issues in this report.
Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
The Board has already stated that pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the South Burlington
Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines shall be underground.
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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 Board finds this criterion is being met
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 Board finds that this criterion is being met.
Site plan applications shall meet the following specific standards as set forth in Section
14.07 of the South Burlington 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 proposed amendment does not pose any appropriate opportunities to create access to
abutting properties that will reduce curb cuts, improve general access, or improve
circulation more so than it already does. The consultant, BFJ, who reviewed traffic and
parking, suggests additional access around the south side of the existing residential
buildings. The Board disagrees and will not require any additional access around the south
side of the buildings. The buildings are already accessible on three sides, and the south
side provides the greatest and most contiguous green space on the site.
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.
The Board has already stated that pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the South Burlington
Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines 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).
Adequate trash and recycling facilities are shown on the plans.
Landscaping and Screening Requirements
The applicant submitted landscaping plans as part this application. The South Burlington
City Arborist has reviewed the plans and provided comments as a part of the consolidated
letter from Justin Rabidoux dated April 21, 2011. The applicant is seeking a credit of more
than $58,000 for existing landscaping which is to be relocated or protected in place,
including a very large red oak tree. The applicant has stated that he would like to review a
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transplanting plan. The applicant should work with the City Arborist and provide the
necessary plans and other requested items prior to final plat approval.
The applicant shall work with the City Arborist to address the questions raised in the memo
dated April 21, 2010 from Justin Rabidoux, Public Works.
The minimum landscaping budget, per $10.1 million in construction costs, shall be
$108,500. The applicant is proposing $56,600 in new trees and shrubs, as well as a
requested credit of $58,100 for six existing trees to be preserved or relocated. If a full credit
were to be given, the landscaping would total $114, 700.
The City Arborist is reviewing the requested credit and should report to the DRB when his
assessment of the value is complete.
The Board will consider the applicant's request for a landscaping credit of $58,100 for the
protection or relocation of six existing trees on site after consultation with the City Arborist
for a recommendation based on the preservation viability and tree value.
Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage area
must be specified and located in an area that will minimize the potential for run-off.
Snow storage areas are shown on site but appear to be very small. The applicant should
address this concern or state whether snow will be trucked off -site.
The plans shall be revised to show adequate snow storage areas or a plan for removal.
Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations,
any utility cabinets on the site shall be effectively screened to the approval of the
Development Review Board.
The proposed parking areas contain more than twenty-eight (28) parking spaces, and
therefore should be landscaped in accordance with Section 13.06(B) of the Land
Development Regulations. The site plan shows some proposed landscaping on the interior
of the proposed parking area and the applicant has submitted a reduced drawing showing
proposed landscaped areas. However, the drawing has been reduced and it is not possible
for the Board to assess whether the minimum dimensions are met on the smaller islands.
Furthermore there is at least one area that does not meet the standard for being interior.
The Board is confident that this can be worked out, but the applicant should address this
and submit a revised plan before final plat approval.
The applicant should submit additional information regarding the landscaping in the interior
of the proposed parking area, to ensure that the requirements in Section 13.06(B) of the
Land Development Regulations are being met.
For purposes of planning and zoning, the lots in this subdivision shall be considered one
(1) lot. The applicant will be required to record a "Notice of Condition" to this effect which
has been approved by the City Attorney prior to recording the final plat plans.
DECISION
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Motion by Gavle Quimby, seconded by John Dinklage, to approve Preliminary Plat
Application #SD-11-16 of F&M Development, subject to the following conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations shall remain in full effect except as amended
herein.
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. Prior to final plat approval and pursuant to Section 13.14(D) the applicant shall submit a
plan detailing the 13 units of affordable housing proposed as part of the PUD. The plan
shall "include a mechanism acceptable to the City Attorney for controlling resale and re -
tenanting the individual affordable housing units that ensures that the unit will remain
affordable in perpetuity." The plan shall also illustrate the distribution and minimum
floor area proposed, to the satisfaction of the Development Review Board.
4. The Board grants a height waiver of 11.5 feet for an overall height of 46.5 feet for the
South building. The Board grants a height waiver of 11.0 feet for an overall height of
45.5 feet for the north building.
5. The Board accepts a shared parking analysis, acknowledges a peak demand of 303
parking spaces, and grants a parking waiver of 8 spaces or 2.6%.
6. The plat shall be revised to show the changes below prior to final plat submission:
a. The building and lot coverage information should be included on the site
plan.
b. The plans shall show adequate snow storage areas or a plan for removal.
7. The applicant shall comply with the requests of the South Burlington Water Department
per the comments dated April 21, 2011.
8. The applicant shall obtain final wastewater allocation prior to issuance of a zoning
permit.
9. The applicant should address the stormwater and erosion control questions raised in
the April 21, 2011 memo from Justin Rabidoux.
10. The applicant shall work with the South Burlington Fire Chief to address questions and
concerns. Where necessary the plans shall be revised.
11. The applicant shall work with the Director of Public Works to answer questions and
make necessary changes, per the memo dated April 21, 2011.
12. 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.
13. Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations,
any new utility lines shall be underground.
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14. The applicant shall pay any applicable traffic impact fees for the additional vehicle
trip ends the proposed amendment is estimated to create, prior to issuance of the
zoning permit for the proposed buildings.
15. Fifteen (15) parking spaces may be reserved for the medical office use. They shall be
available for shared use between the hours of 7 pm and 7 am. Signage shall reflect this
accordingly.
16. All other spaces within the PUD described above, totaling at least 295 spaces, with the
exceptions noted above, and those reserved for handicapped accessibility, shall be
shared amongst all users and visitors of the PUD.
17. The applicant shall work with the Director of Public Works as to the feasibility of a
sidewalk on the north side of Joy Drive to connect to the existing sidewalk, and report to
the Board at the final plat level.
18. The applicant shall work with the City Arborist to address the questions raised in the
memo dated April 21, 2010 from Justin Rabidoux, Public Works.
19. The Board shall consider the applicant's request for a landscaping credit of $58,100 for
the protection or relocation of six existing trees on site at the final plat review level and
after consultation with the City Arborist for a recommendation based on the
preservation viability and tree value.
20. The applicant shall submit additional information regarding the landscaping in the
interior of the proposed parking area, to ensure that the requirements in Section
13.06(B) of the Land Development Regulations are being met.
21. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the South Burlington Land Development
Regulations, any utility cabinets on the site shall be effectively screened to the approval
of the Development Review Board.
22. For purposes of planning and zoning, the lots in this subdivision shall be considered
one (1) lot. The applicant will be required to record a "Notice of Condition" to this
effect which has been approved by the City Attorney prior to recording the final plat
plans.
23. Parking of recreational vehicles shall be prohibited within the PUD.
24. The final plat application shall be submitted within 12 months.
Mark Behr — yea/nay/abstain/not present
Matthew Birmingham — yea/nay/abstain/not present
John Dinklage — yea/nay/abstain/not present
Roger Farley — yea/nay/abstain/not present
Gayle Quimby — yea/nay/abstain/not present
Michael Sirotkin — yea/nay/abstain/not present
Bill Stuono — yea/nay/abstain/not present
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Motion carried by a vote of 6 — 0 — 0
Signed this 10 day of June 2011, by
Digitally signed by Mark C. Behr
Mark C. BehrON e Mark C Behr, o=Richard Henry Behr
Architect P.C., ou,email=mark@rhb ccom, c=US
Date: 2011.06.14 13:14:50-04'00'
Mark Behr, Chairman
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://vermontiudiciary.org/GTC/environmental/default.asi)x 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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