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CHITTENDEN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Following input received from patrons about proposed route and service changes in
the system, the following are revised plans for implementation in FY94. Plans for
the next several years, pending available funding, are summarized on the reverse
side.
SUMMARY OF ROUTE AND SERVICE CHANGES TO BE MADE IN JULY, 1993
1. North Avenue/UVM Shuttle: no change in current route. As with last year, UVM
Shuttle will operate on limited (early morning and late evenings only) schedule
while the "Waterfront/College St. Shuttle" is in operation. No change in service
hours.
2. Waterfront/College St. Shuttle: will operate between Memorial Day and Columbus
Day: Mon - Sat between Boathouse and UVM, Sunday between Boathouse and So.
Winooski Ave.
3. Airport Route: route will go straight up Main St./Williston Rd. to University
Mall. No change on Dorset/Kennedy/Hinesburg part of route. See map on attached
page showing extension of North/South Circulator to Cliff/Prospect area. No change
in service hours for Airport Route.
4. South End: All run diversions to Flynn/Pine/Home area are dropped. Regular
route continues as at present along same route and during same service hours.
5. Riverside/Winooski:
--2 additional runs on weekdays as far as Champlain Mill only: 9:15am and
10:15am. 7 additional runs on saturdays as far as Champlain Mill only:
6:15am, 7:15am, 8:15am, 9:15am, 10:15am, 11:15am, and 6:15pm. On weekdays, ttris'
route will operate on a half-hour frequency during peak hours and
hourly frequency off-peak. On Saturdays, this route will operate on an
hourly frequency.
--The routing pattern in Burlington changes as shown on attached map. No change
in route path in Winooski, with exception of the runs (listed above) which
only go the Champlain Mill --they will do Mill Loop and return to
Burlington.
6. Essex Route:
--In September/October when 2nd left hand turn lane is completed at intersection
of Rte. 15/Susie Wilson Rd., Essex bus will go into Pinecrest/Pioneer/Abare
in Essex on outbound as well as inbound runs during peak hours (6am-8am;
4pm-6pm).
--In September/October when new Racquets Edge Facility for Rehabilitation is
completed, Essex bus will go via Susie Wilson/Kellogg Rd. in Essex to the
new facility during off-peak hours (loam-2pm).
--Starting in July, Essex Route will follow Marketplace Loop in Burlington on
inbound runs only during morning commuter runs (6:30am-9:30am), otherwise
will take Pearl St./St.Paul Street path to Cherry St. Terminal.
7. North/South Circulator (formerly Old North End Loop): Route will operate on
half-hour headways M-F between 6:45am and 6:15pm; on hourly headways on Saturday
between 6:45am and 5:45pm. See attached map for specific routing Pattern.
8. Essex Center Route:
--On all but two runs, Essex Center Route will operate with the same
routing pattern as at present.
--On two runs, Route will divert to Rivendell/Brickyard on the way
to AMTRAK to pick up school children going to Fleming and
Summit schools, taking students as far as AMTRAK.
9. Lakeside Route: Route path will alternate on half-hour headways between the
current route "Lakeside/South Meadows" and "Ledgewood/Lakeside" . See attached map.
SERVICE PLANS FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL YEARS Ir
The following changes are proposed for the next several years, pending receipt of
additional funding. High priority improvements are marked with an asterisk(*).
Multiple "hub" system
CCTA currently operates a traditional "hub and spoke" system with routes starting
at the Cherry St. Terminal in Burlington and radiating outward to various
destinations. CCTA plans to have five "hubs" in operation in the future: Cherry
St. Terminal, Champlain Mill, AMTRAK*, University -Mall*, and Southland/K-Mart*
which would be further connected by new routes, creating a "web" of routes which
would offer more direct and convenient service between Route 7 and U-Mall*,
between U-Mall and AMTRAK* (via Williston), between U-Mall and Colchester/
Winooski, extending the Lakeside route to the Southland/K-Mart hub*, with
connections between AMTRAK and new service areas in Colchester, with extensions
in service along Kennedy Drive* (between Hinesburg and Williston Roads) and along
Corporate Way* in South Burlington. (Note: Colchester and Williston must formally
vote to join the transit system).
Later evening service
CCTA would provide later evening service on routes which currently cease service
before 9:15pm*. Later, with further funding,CCTA would add route service after
9:15pm along existing routes.
Increased frequency of service
CCTA would increase service as follows:
--along routes which currently operate at less than one hour frequency --
increase to hourly frequency.
--along routes which currently operate at hourly frequency --increase
to half-hour frequency.
--along routes which currently operate at half-hour frequency --increase
to 15 minute frequency.
Highest priority for 15 minute frequency: North Avenue*, Airport (as far
as University Mall), South End (as far as Southland/K-Mart), Essex (as
far as Champlain Mill), North -South Circulator, and Lakeside.
Extension of seasonal service
"Waterfront -College St. Shuttle" would be extended to year -long service and Sunday
service would connect UVM and the Boathouse*.
"Feeder" route service
Implementation of "feeder" route service between the Gazo area and "North Avenue"
route*. Possible additional "feeder" service in Essex to "Essex Route" and in
neighborhoods off of Shelburne Road to "South End Route".
Further alterations in routing patterns
With implementation of route improvements mentioned above:
--new transfer patterns may be established at hubs, i.e. certain route segments
may be added to others for "through -routing" at the hubs, or transfers may
be required at the hubs for connection to other route segments;
--feeder services may replace present diversions off routes, making "trunk line"
routes more direct between hubs;
In Winooski, routing patterns may change:
--pending retail and residential development planning in Winooski;
--pending implementation of routing to I-89 (Exit 16) industrial park area in
Colchester*;
With added frequency, loop routes may be reversed in direction on alternating
runs.
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CHITTENDEN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
PROPOSED ROUTE AND SERVICE HOUR CHANGES
FOR FY94 AND DURING THE NEXT SEVERAL YEARS
January 8, 1993
January 8,
PROLOGUE
CCTA has been working with the Chittenden County Regional Planning
Commission and an outside consultant for a year and a half to
develop recommendations for service changes in the CCTA's transit
system network.
Service changes included in this document address changes proposed
to go into effect in July, 1993 (FY94) as well as in the next
several years, pending the availability of additional revenue
sources. Proposals have been reviewed with municipal officials in
each affected community and reflect changes and/or priorities for
change developed in those discussions.
CCTA now seeks input from the general public concerning proposals
for short term and longer term implementation. Following public
input, CCTA will establish its FY94 transit service program and
will be prepared to implement other proposals in whole or in part
at such time as additional funding may become available.
Part I of this report summarizes proposed changes for
implementation in July 1993 (FY94) in Burlington, South Burlington,
Essex, Winooski, and Shelburne.
Part II summarizes proposed changes for implementation in the
future within member communities and connecting to adjacent
communities at such time as additional funding sources become
available.
Part III addresses additional issues including extension of service
to Colchester, Williston, and other communities in Chittenden
County, funding availability, priorities in implementation,
route/route segment linkages and route names, concurrent planning
efforts/plan changes, and the ADA paratransit service area.
January 8, 1993
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I: PROPOSALS FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN JULY, 1993:
A. IN BURLINGTON
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1.
"College St./Waterfront Shuttle" ... ...........................1
2.
"Old North End" / "North/South
Circulator".......................1
3.
"Lakeside Route"................................................1
4.
"North Avenue Route"............................................2
5.
"Riverside/Winooski Route"......................................2
6.
"Airport Route".................................................3
7.
"South End Route"...............................................3
8.
"Essex Route"...................................................3
B. IN SOUTH BURLINGTON
1. "Airport Route".................................................3
C. IN ESSEX
1. "Essex Route"...................................................4
2. "Essex Center Route"............................................4
D. IN SHELBURNE
1. "South End/Shelburne Route"_....................................4
E. IN WINOOSKI
1. "Riverside/Winooski Route"......................................4
PART II: PROPOSALS FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN MEMBER COMMUNITIES
AT SUCH TIME AS FUNDING MAY BECOME AVAILABLE
A FIVE TRANSIT CENTERS/"WEB" ROUTE SYSTEM ...........................5
B INCREASED FREQUENCY/EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS
1. Extension of "College St/Waterfront Shuttle"
toyear-round service.........................................5
2. Expansion of half-hour and hourly headways .......................5
(a) Riverside/Winooski.........................................5
(b) SouthEnd/Shelburne.........................................5
3. Fifteen minute headways..........................................5
4. Later evening hours..............................................6
C NEW ROUTE SERVICE CONNECTING TRANSIT CENTERS/TO ADJACENT TOWNS .... 7
D. FEEDER SERVICES...................................................8
PART III: ADDITIONAL ISSUES
A. EXTENSION OF SERVICE TO COLCHESTER WILLISTON, AND OTHER
COMMUNITIES IN CHITTENDEN COUNTY...............................9
B. FUNDING AVAILABILITY.............................................9
C. PRIORITIES IN IMPLEMENTATION....................................10
D. ROUTE/ROUTE SEGMENT LINKAGES AND ROUTE NAMES....................11
E. CONCURRENT PLANNING EFFORTS/PLAN CHANGES ........................11
F. ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE AREA....................................12
MAP OF CCTA ROUTE NETWORK (FY94 AND FUTURE)........................13
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PART 1. PROPOSALS FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN .,_-Y, 1993:
A. SERVICE IN BURLINGTON
(1) "COLLEGE ST/WATERFRONT SHUTTLE”
In the spring of FY92, CCTA began seasonal regular route trolley shuttle
service along College St. between the UVM campus and the Waterfront. This
seasonal service proved to be very popular with patrons and wfth downtown
merchants.
PROPOSAL: Extension of service from Labor Day to Columbus Day. (Service
currently runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day).
Monday through Saturday route service runs from the Boathouse via College
St., Williams, Pearl, South Prospect and back via College St. to the
Boathouse. Monday - Saturday hours of service: 11AM-6PM--10 minute headways
(w/2 vehicles); 6PM-9PM--20 minute headways (w/1 vehicle).
Sunday and holiday route service runs from the Boathouse via College St.,
So. Winooski, Main St., Church St. and back via College St. to the
Boathouse. Sunday/holiday hours of service: 12PM-9PM--15 minute headways
(w/1 vehicle).
(2) "OLD NORTH END" ROUTE
Pursuant to interest expressed by the Burlington City Council in having
CCTA review services provided in the Old North End, CCTA developed the
following service proposal in order to address interest expressed by Old
North End residents in direct connections to the UVM Campus and increased
frequency of service. The extended route (described below) also addresses
requests received related to lack of service in the lower Maple St. area.
Changes in this route are expected to increase productivity (measured
in ridership per hour and mile) along this route.
PROPOSAL: "Old North End" Route service would be replaced with a new
"North/South Circulator" route which would connect the Old North End of
Burlington with the UVM Campus and provide service via Maple St. to
Champlain College and lower Maple St., serving the Bobbin Mill and
Maple/King St. Dock areas. CCTA has proposed to the Burlington Finance
Board that the new "North/South Circulator" be provided on half-hour
headways (as compared with hourly headways on the current "Old North
End" route) The Finance Board has made no decision to date on funding
the proposed increased frequency of service in FY94. Similar to the current
"Old North End" route service, service on the "North/South Circulator"
would begin at 6:45am_and end at 5:45pm (last run) Monday - Saturday. A
diagram of the proposed route is shown below. If half-hour headways
are approved for funding, the last run would leave the Cherry St.
Terminal at 6:15pm. This route change is proposed to go into effect
in FY94. If funding becomes available pursuant to Burlington Finance
Board action, half-hour headways would also become effective on some
or all of the "North/South Circulator" runs.
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In keeping with half-hour frequency of service provided along other routes
within the City and in view of the high productivity of current service
along this route, service is proposed to be extended and expanded
as follows:
PROPOSAL: Half-hour headways, with route variation in alternating runs
("Lakeside/South Meadows" and "Lakeside/Ledgewood" to extend service in
the South End. Alternating configuration of route is shown below. CCTA has
proposed to the Burlington Finance Board that Lakeside service be provided
on half-hour headways (as compared with hourly headways at present). The
increased frequency of service in FY94. Should additional funding not be
approved, the current route (identical to "Lakeside/South Meadows) would
continue to operate on hourly headways from 6:15am through 6:15pm (last
run) Monday - Saturday. Should additional funding be approved, the
alternating configuration ("Lakeside/Ledgewood") shown below would run rn
hourly from 6:45am through 5:45pm (last run). Thus alternating runs
would provide half hour headways along St.Paul/Pine Streets.
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is proposed to run on current hourly headways.
_(2) pending funding, this service would alternate hourly runs
with "Lakeside/Meadowns, creating half-hour headways along
St.Paul and Pine St.
(*) It is anticipated that when a "Southland/K-Mart" Transit Center
is developed (see page 5), "Lakeside/South Meadows" and "Lakeside/
Ledgewood" runs would extend to the Transit Center, thus enhancing
transfer potential to other route services.
(4) NORTH AVENUE ROUTE
The North Avenue Route currently terminates at Westward Drive/North Avenue.
The following proposal has been developed to meet service requests in the
area of expansion and to provide a more safe turning -around for the
terminus of the route on North Avenue.
PROPOSAL: extension of the North Avenue Route to Derway Drive, through the
Northshore Development, and via Westward Drive to North Avenue as shown
below. Service hours would remain the same as at present in FY94.
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(5) RIVERSIDE/WINOOSRI ROUTE (WITHIN BURLINGTON CITY LIMITS)*
The "Riverside/Winooski Route" would be extended on outbound and inbound
runs to serve residents of Riverside Apts. and others in areas formerly
served by the "Old North End" route. Riverside/Winooski Route service
hours in FY94 would remain the same as at present: 16 runs Monday through
Friday, starting at 6:45am and ending at 6:15pm (last run) --with half hour
headways between 6:45am and 8:15am and between 2:15pm and 6:15pm, with
hourly service between 11:15am and 2:15pm; 6 runs on Saturday starting at
at 12:15pm and running hourly through 5:15pm. A diagram of the route
is shown•below**.
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Winooski Route in Winooski.
ALTERNATE ROUTE (shown in pink) may be more productive
from a ridership standpoint and thus more attractive to Old
North End residents. This option would serve the H.O. Wheeler
School and a section of the Old North End most distant from
current route services. INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC IS REQUESTED ON
THE MERITS OF ONE OR THE OTHER OF THE TWO ROUTE OPTIONS SHOWN.
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(6) AIRPORT ROUTE (WITHIN BURLINGTON CITY LIMITS)*
In order to both simplify the Airport Route, providing a more direct
connection between the Cherry St. Terminal and South Burlington, and to
improve on -time performance along the route between Burlington and South
Burlington, the following change is proposed.
PROPOSAL: The Airport Route would send buses directly via Main St./
Williston Rd. to the University Mall and follow the same route pattern on
the inbound run, rather than diverting to Redstone Campus/Champlain College
area. Service to the vicinity of the Redstone Campus/Champlain College
is proposed to be provided by the new "North/South Circulator" (see
description on page 1. Service hours in FY94 would remain the same as
at present.
NOTE: * see Section B (page 3 below) for proposed change in Airport Route
in South Burlington.
(7) SOUTH END ROUTE (WITHIN BURLINGTON CITY LIMITS)*
In order to improve on -time performance along the route and to reduce
duplication of service, the following is proposed:
PROPOSED: The current diversion on the South End Route to the Flynn, Pine,
Home Ave. area at 6:45am, 7:45am, 8:45am, and 7:15pm is proposed for
discontinuation. See the Lakeside Route (page 2) for more information
about route service to this area. Service hours in FY94 would remain
the same as at present.
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NOTE: * See Section D (page 4) for possible changes in level of service
in Shelburne along "SouthEnd/Shelburne" Route.
(8) ESSEX ROUTE (WITHIN BURLINGTON CITY LIMITS*)
In order to improve on -time performance for the Essex Route in making
transfer connections at the Cherry St. Terminal, the following is proposed:
PROPOSED: On inbound runs, the Essex Route would go directly to the Cherry
St. Terminal via Pearl St/St. Paul rather than around the Marketplace on
inbound runs after 8:55am Monday through Friday, and on all runs on
Saturday. Service hours in FY94 would remain the same as at present.
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NOTE•• * See Section C (page 4) for changes in service on the Essex
Route in Essex.
B. SERVICE IN SOUTH BURLINGTON
(1) AIRPORT ROUTE
In order to attract more ridership on the Airport Route, by routing closer
to residential areas such as Grand View, Twin Oaks, Cardinal Woods, County
Park, etc. and the industrial park on Hinesburg Rd., the following is
proposed:
PROPOSAL: The "Airport Route" is proposed to go from University Mall via
Dorset St., Twin Oaks/Hayes Ave. to Hinesberg Rd. and then to the Airport
and back via the same route, rather than using Kennedy Drive between Dorset
St. and Hinesberg Rd. Service hours in FY94 would remain the same as
at present. See diagram below.
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C. SERVICE IN ESSEX
(1) ESSEX ROUTE
In order to provide more direct and safe access to the Ames Shopping
Center/Marketplace area along Susie Wilson Road and to meet time -restraints
along the Essex Route, the following change is proposed. Service hours
in FY94 would remain the same as at present.
PROPOSAL: The "Essex Route" would turn onto Susie Wilson Road and turn
around at the "Marketplace" on specified outbound and inbound runs. Current
inbound service along Pioneer and Abare would be discontinued.
(2) ESSEX CENTER ROUTE
(a) In order to provide more direct access by the residents of the Saxon
Hollow area and improve ridership along the Essex Center Route, the
following is proposed. Service hours in FY94 would remain the
same as at present.
PROPOSAL: The "Essex Center Route" is proposed to go via the Saxon
Hollow area (shown in the diagram below) rather than via Sand Hill
and River Road between the intersections shown on all runs.
(b) In order to assist school children in the Village of Essex Junction
by reducing the length of walk to Fleming and Summit schools, and to
thereby increase ridership along the Essex Center Route, the following
is proposed:
PROPOSAL: The "Essex Center Route" would divert on one or two runs (as
necessary to meet school schedules) in the morning, routing via
Rivendell and connecting streets to the Brickyard and AMTRAK. See
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D. SERVICE IN SHELBURNE
(1) Service extension(s) from the Short Stop in South Burlington
may be made to Shelburne to increase frequency of service.
In the event funding levels are adequate, one or more of
the following "South End" runs (as identified by Cherry St.
Terminal departure time) may be extended to Shelburne.
Runs are listed in order of proposed priority of implementation:
--7:45am --to Village/Harbor Rd.
--2:45pm --to Village/Harbor Rd.
--8:45am --to Teddy Bear Common or Village
--1:45pm --to Teddy Bear Common or Village
--5:45pm --to village
--9:45am --to Teddy Bear Common or Village
--3:15pm --to Teddy Bear Common or Village
(2) The Town of Shelburne may be interested in funding a "free -
fare" demo project for persons boarding within Shelburne
Municipal limits in FY94. This topic is being discussed
with Town Selectboard members.
E. SERVICE IN WINOOSKI
(1) In the event that present funding levels may be adequate
to the purpose, further extensions to the upper Main St,
Tigan, Weaver St. area may be implemented.
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PART II: PROPOSALS FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN MEMBER COMMUNITIES
AT SUCH TIME AS FUNDING MAY BECOME AVAILABLE
CCTA's plans for the next few years, pending availability of funding, include:
A. Development of FIVE TRANSIT (transfer) CENTERS in the Greater Burlington Area
and related "WEB" ROUTE SYSTEM.
In addition to the transit system's major Transit Center at the Cherry St.
Terminal, and smaller transfer centers at the Champlain Mill in Winooski and
at AMTRAK in Essex, two additional Transit Centers are planned for sites in
South Burlington:
(1) one at or in the vicinity of University Mall (referred to as U-Mall
in further references);
(2) one in the vicinity of Southland/K-Mart*.
With the addition of two Transit Centers, CCTA would move from a traditional
"hub and spoke" system to a "web" system or network of routes connecting the
various transit centers. See further discussion of connecting routes in Section
C (page 7) below.
NOTE• * "Southland" is a newly proposed development area in South Burlington
adjacent to K-Mart. It is envisioned that the two properties will be connected
to allow entrance to one property from Shelburne Road and exit from the other
property to Shelburne Road.
B. INCREASED FREQUENCY OF SERVICE/EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS
1. Further extension of "College st /Waterfront Shuttle" service
Proposed extension of seasonal "College St./Waterfront Shuttle" service
to year -long service.
Proposed change in Sunday and Holiday routing patterns to be identical
with route pattern provided Monday - Saturday.
2. Expansion of half-hour and hourly headways:
(a) Riverside/Winooski Route
Pending funding availability, proposed expansion of route service to
half hour headways between 6:15am and 6:15pm, with hourly headways
from 7:15pm to 9:15pm (last run) Monday through Friday. Service until
7:15pm (last run) on Saturdays.
(b) Southend/Shelburne Route
Pending funding availability, proposed expansion of route service to
half hour headways during peak hours (6:45am - 8:45am, and 2:15pm to
6:15pm) Monday - Friday, and hourly headways between the peaks.
3. CCTA would augment service by introducing FIFTEEN MINUTE HEADWAYS along the
following routes or route segments from 6.15am until 7:00Pm.
A. Highest Priority Routes or route segments for 15 minute headways:
--North Avenue Route (entire route)
--Airport Route (between Cherry St.Terminal and U-Mall.l
--Lakeside Route (alternating half hour headways on South Meadows and
Ledgewood spurs).
--South End Route (between Cherry St.Terminal and new Southland/K-
Mart Transit Center).
--Essex Route (between Cherry St.Terminal and Champlain Mill).
--North/South Circulator (entire route)
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B. Additional 15 minute headways as funding becomes available:
--Riverside/winooski Route*
--Essex Route (between Champlain Mill and AMTRAK)
--Airport Route** (between University Mall and Airport)
--South End Route*** (between Southland/K-Mart Transit Center
and vicinity of Short Stop)
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* See subsection C(4) below concerning connections at the Champlain Mill
with service to Route 7 in Colchester. Once implemented Riverside and
Winooski segments of the current Riverside/Winooski Route may be
divided into two separate routes connecting for timely transfers. The
Winooski portion may be reversed in direction on alternating runs.
The division might also be made at the time of introduction of 15
minute headways between the Cherry St. Terminal and Champlain Mill
(discussed earlier).
** See subsections C(1) and C(2) below concerning connections at U-Mall
between U-Mall and the Southland/K-Mart Transit Center on Shelburne
Road and between U-Mall and Williston. Once either or both connections
are made it is envisioned that the current "Airport Route" may be
divided into two distinct segments connecting at U-Mall for timely
transfers. The segment of the current Airport Route between Cherry St.
Terminal and U-Mall and the new segment between the U-Mall and
Williston may then be joined as one route or the two "interlined" or
"through -routed".
*** Introduction of 15-minute headways between the Southland/K-Mart Transit
Center and the vicinity of "Short Stop" may be possible through
funding sources related to the proposed Shelburne Road widening
highway project. Once a new Southland/K-Mart Transit Center is
developed and 15 minute headways introduced between the Cherry St.
Terminal and the Transit Center or between the Terminal and Short
Stop, it is likely that the current "Southend/Shelburne Route" would
be divided into two segments: "Southend" and "Shelburne" connecting,
for timely transfers.
4. Later evening hours
Pending funding availability, CCTA proposed to expand evening service hours
as follows:
Highest priority: Increasing hours on the following routes to match
current service hours on the North End, Essex, and Airport Routes
(i.e. with last departure from Cherry St. Terminal at 9:15pm).
--"North/South Circulator"
--"Lakeside"
--"South End"
--"Riverside/Winooski"
Pending further funding availability: Increasing hours on all routes until
approximately 12 midnight.
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C. NEW ROUTE SERVICE CONNECTING TRANSIT CENTERS/TO ADJACENT TOWNS
Pending receipt of additional funding, the following route services are proposed:
(1) "south Burlington Circulator"
A route connection is proposed to link the two South Burlington Transit
Centers--i.e. to run between Southland/K-Mart and U-Mall.' Pending the
development of a new South Burlington Recreation Area near the intersection
of Swift and Dorset Streets, it is likely this route would follow Swift
and Dorset to U-Mall*. See Map on page 13 for proposed future route
network.
(2) "U-Mall/Williston Route" --PART A
See PART III for further discussion of service to Williston. Once Williston
membership and funding availability issues are resolved, it is envisioned
that service between U-Mall and Williston would be provided. Several route
options are possible including connections via Kimbell/Shunpike Road or
Route 2*; links to Williston Park & Ride or not, connections to portions
or all of Industrial Parkway, etc. Further Route Study work will be done
with Regional Planning/Town of Williston to determine appropriate route*.
See subsection (3) below concerning connection between Essex and Williston.
Also see Map on page 13 for proposed future route network.
(3) "AMTRAK/Williston Route" --PART B
See PART III for further discussion of service to Williston. Once Williston
membership and funding availability issues are resolved, it is envisioned
that service between AMTRAK and Williston would be provided --completing
the connection between AMTRAK and U-Mall Transit Centers. Several route
options are possible including Route 2A, Mountain View Road, via IBM
Williston to IBM Main Lobby and AMTRAK; or Route 2A. Further Route Study
work will be done with Regional Planning/Town of Williston to determine
appropriate route. Once the two "PARTS" of the Williston Route are on line
(i.e. A & B described above), the two sections may be interlined or
through -routed between U-Mall and AMTRAK, and would otherwise be designed
for timely transfer. See Map on page 13 for proposed future route network.
(4) "Colchester -Route 7 Route"
See PART III for further discussion of service to Colchester. once
Colchester membership and funding availability issues are resolved, it is
envisioned that service between the Champlain Mill and the industrial park
areas of Colchester in the vicinity of I89 Exit 16 would be provided.
Several route options are possible. Further Route Study work will be done
with Regional Planning/Town of Colchester to determine appropriate
route.See Map on page 13 for proposed future route network.
(5) "south Burlington -Colchester Route"
See PART III for further discussion of service to Colchester. Once
Colchester membership and funding availability issues are resolved, it is
envisioned that service between the U-Mall and Champlain Mill would be
provided. Several route options are possible, including service via the
Limn Kiln Bridge/St. Michaels College/Champlain Mill or service via I-89.
Further Route Study work will be done with Regional Planning, and municipal
officials in the communities of Colchester, Winooski, and South Burlington
to determine appropriate route. See Map on page 13 for proposed future
route network.
(6) "Essex -Colchester Route"
See PART III for further discussion of service to Colchester. Once
Colchester membership and funding availability issues are resolved, it is
envisioned that service between AMTRAK and Colchester -Route 7 might be
made or that connections between the Marketplace (on Susie Wilson Road)
and the Colchester -Route 7 might be made. Several route options are
possible. Further Route Study work will be done with Regional Planning
and the municipalities of Colchester and Essex to determine appropriate
route. See Map on page 13 for proposed future route network.
NOTE: * Once the "South Burlington Circulator" connection is made to U-Mall, it
is envisioned that parts of the current Airport Route might be joined or
interlined with it. Once the Williston Route (PART A) connects to U-Mall, it
is envisioned that service might be provided along Kennedy Drive between Hinesburg
and Williston Road (providing access to Kimball Ave) and along Corporate Way
(providing access to new South Burlington City Center). See diagram on page 11 for
possible routing patterns in this area of South Burlington.
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D. FEEDER ROUTE SERVICES
Route services described above are for the most part "trunk lines" --i.e.
routes that follow main roads or connect Transit Centers, although certain
segments of those routes might be classified as feeder services such as
the Winooski segment of the Riverside/Winooski Route and the segment of the
current "Airport" route beyond U-Mall. Feeder routes connect to trunk lines
and often serve residential areas. Service is often provided in vans or
small buses reflecting seating capacity needs.
Further study with assistance of Regional Planning will pursue development
of strategies for "feeder route" applications in the Greater Burlington area
including:
Highest planning and implementation priority:
NOTE: Implementation of the following feeder service routes becomes
practical only after implementation of 15 minute headways
along North Avenue, as they would otherwise not provide
timely two-way transfer connections to the North Avenue Route.
--The Ethan Allen Parkway/Gazo Avenue area of the new North End;
--other residential areas located off of North Avenue in the new
North End.
Further studies:
--Essex area. Several years ago CCTA reviewed possible feeder routes
in Essex with Town and Village officials. Funding was not available
at the time to consider implementation in the near future. Further
work would be done in adjusting proposals and setting priorities
for implementation.
--South Burlington/Shelburne areas off of Shelburne Road.
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PART III: ADDITIONAL ISSUES
A. EXTENSION OF SERVICE TO COLCHESTER, WILLISTON, AND OTHER COMMUNITIES IN
CHITTENDEN COUNTY
1 MEMBERSHIP IN THE CHITTENDEN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY/DEMONSTRATION
PROJECTS
CCTA is organized under State enabling legislation. It provides fixed route
and paratransit service with revenues generated from the farebox and
auxiliary income (from contracts, advertising, etc.), and with revenues
from local municipalities, the state, and federal government. Income from
local community assessments is currently about 38% of fixed route revenue.
After other revenues are deducted (estimated farebox, auxiliary, federal,
and state funding), Communities are assessed the balance of cost based on
the proportionate share of service provided in the community (as measured
by mileage for fixed route service).
Current member communities include Burlington, South Burlington, Essex,
Winooski, and Shelburne. Communities become members by means of an
affirmative vote by the residents at a special or regular election.
Normally, membership is required before fixed route service can be provided
in order to provide the level of local funding necessary to cover the cost
of service provided. In the event special funding sources become available
(i.e. demonstration project funding, etc.) service can be provided in
advance of membership. In the past one CCTA-member community (Shelburne)
became a member following a demonstration project funded by the federal
government.
CCTA currently provides rideshare (carpool) and medicaid transportation
services in all Chittenden County communities. Those services are fully
funded by the applicable programs.
CCTA places highest priority on membership by Colchester and Williston
in order to be able to put in place transit services which will connect
those communities to member communities. Residents of Colchester and
Williston and of the entire urbanized area would be well -served by having
those route connections on line.
As for rural communities in Chittenden County, CCTA will work with CCRPC
to assist in development of alternative modes of transportation as may
be appropriate for those communities and as those communities indicate
interest.
2. DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING ROUTE SERVICES
Several proposals are made in the body of this report concerning route
services in Colchester and Williston. Further discussions will be held
with those communities to further define specific route connections and
to discuss other potential route services (in Malletts Bay for example)
in which those communities may be interested.
B. FUNDING AVAILABILITY
CCTA has been severely restricted in its ability to increase service
in the past due to falling federal revenues for operating purposes.
While farebox and auxiliary income has increased substantially in the
past ten years, reflecting growth in ridership, new service contract
revenues, etc., and state revenue has increased, increases have been
sufficient only to cover the loss of federal funding and to keep up with
normal increases in the cost of service. Local communities have been hard
pressed to increase funding from their only source of income --the local
property tax, because those taxes are already high.
In FY94 as in years past, communities have expressed enthusiasm for
increased service (such as these plans propose), but have been for the
most part unable to increase funding for new service.
CCTA and CCRPC have been working together to seek federal demonstration
project funding from the federal government. While no such funding has been
available in recent years, it may become available under the new federal
administration. "Demo" project funding would give CCTA the opportunity to
establish and market new services, such that the most successful elements
of new service might be funded by communities in the future.
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While some communities might be willing and able to fund some new services
which have proven successful during a demonstration project period, the
problem of continued funding is ever-present.
There has been discussion in Chittenden County about the possibility
of county fuel or sales taxes. Such taxes could be very helpful in
providing a new and stable funding source for public transit, providing a
mechanism by which elements of this plan could be introduced over a period
of years.
occasionally, new funding sources become available in limited amounts for
special projects, example --Airport Commission funding for free -fare demo
projects along the Airport Route (in FY91) and for K-12 students (in FY92).
As such funds become available they can be applied to implementation of
some of the elements of this plan, if consistent with the objectives of the
benefactor. Sometimes such funding sources specify applications which are
not tied to elements of a plan, but which nevertheless contribute to the
quality and success of public transit services in general.
C. PRIORITIES IN IMPLEMENTATION
During the planning process, discussions were held with municipal officials
and staff to obtain insight into priorities within communities for order
of implementation of elements of this plan. Further prioritization
discussions will be held. It should be noted that sometimes either a
funding source or the amount of fundina available dictates priority of
implementation. It should be re -stated that communities support the use
of any demo project or other source of revenue other than local
assessments as they may become available. Proposals for substantive
increased local assessment for new services would be discussed with
communities and approval obtained for implementation.
# 1 priority:
Any elements of services proposed for implementation in FY94 but which
are not implemented due to lack of adequate funding become first
priorities for implementation in the future.
Priorities within communities:
The following priorities were identified by specific communities for
services within those communities:
In Burlington•
(1) Extension of seasonal "College St./Waterfront Shuttle" service
for longer period of time during the year.
(2) Bringing service levels along the "North/South Circulator" and
"Lakeside" routes up to parity in frequency and evening hours
with most other route services in Burlington.
(3)•15 minute headways along the North Avenue route.
(4) feeder service in the new North End, specifically in the Ethan
Allen/Gazo area.
(5) 15 minute headways on other routes serving Burlington.
In South Burlington:
(1) service extension from U-Mall to Williston;
(2) service extension from the proposed Southland/K-Mart Transit
Center to University Mall, with related changes in current
segment of Airport Route between U-Mall and Airport --see
footnote on page 7.
(3) 15 minute headways on Airport Route between the Cherry St.
Terminal and U-Mall.
(4) 15 minute headways on the Southend Route between the Cherry
St. Terminal and Southland/K-Mart Transit Center.
(5) further discussion concerning possible connecting link
between U.-Mall and the Champlain Mill Transit Center.
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In Essex:
(1) Completion of the new AMTRAK station transit center.
Note: many discussions have been held with Village Municipal
officials, CCRPC, AMTRAK, CV Railway, etc. concerning the
development of a new AMTRAK station in Essex which would also
serve as a comfortable Transit (transfer) Center.
SYSTEM PRIORITIES
System priorities are those which CCTA feels would facilitate
implementation of this plan and/or benefit the service area as a
whole, in addition to priorities above -cited. These do not co-opt
other priorities but need to kept in mind for implementation as
funding sources may become available.
(1) Development of transit system infrastructure (expansion/
renovation of office/garage facility, acquisition of rolling
stock and support equipment, funding for development of
Transit Centers --emphasis on AMTRAK, U-Mall and Southland/
K-Mart, and passenger amenities) to meet implementation needs of
service expansion proposals.
Note: Funding for capital improvements is usually much
easier to acquire than funding for service operation.
(2) Colchester and Williston membership in Chittenden County
Transportation Authority, with related service
extensions to Colchester (Route 7-I89 industrial park),
and Williston (priority 11: U-Mall to Williston, priority
#2: AMTRAK to Williston, or one route to bridge U-Mall-
AMTRAK).
Note: development of a successful"web" system with multiple
Transit Centers serving the urbanized area depends on
participation by Colchester and Williston in the transit
system for implementation of connecting service.
D. ROUTE/ROUTE SEGMENT LINKAGES AND ROUTE NAMES
As shown on the map on page 13, the "web" route system with multiple Transit
Centers provides occasion for many links between routes. In the future segments
of current route formations may be separated from current routes and joined
to others to provide more direct access for heavily traversed corridors, with
timely transfers provided for other route segments. Names of future routes may
reflect segments serving Transit Centers (examples: "South Burlington/U-Mall",
"Winooski/Champlain Mill", "Essex-AMTRAK", "Route-7/Southland", etc.) or be
named for interlined or through -routed services for longer distances, examples:
North Avenue/U-Mall or Winooski/South End
via Cherry St. Terminal via Cherry St. Terminal
An Example of•possible re -linking of route segments is shown in the following
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E. CONCURRENT PLANNING EFFORTS/PLAN CHANGES,
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1. City of Winooski
The City of Winooski is currently involved in a planning effort for
re -development of the area between the Champlain Mill and Hillside
industrial complex. As elements of that plan crystalize, changes may
be appropriate in routing patterns in Winooski.
2. Elsewhere
Planning efforts are continuous in all member communities, Colchester,
and Williston. As plans crystalize, route changes may be appropriate
in any or all communities for improved integration of public transit
and municipal infrastructure.
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As a result of changes in communities, service plans outlined in this
proposal will likely evolve over time. Simple changes related to
reduction of street directional limitations can be an excellent
opportunity to improve route services.
F. ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE AREA
The rule of thumb for meeting federal requirements for ADA Paratransit
service (door-to-door service for disabled people unable to use the
lift -equipped fixed route bus system): the paratransit service area
must follow any expansion of fixed route services. The official ADA
map must show a minimum 3/4 mile paratransit service area from each
point along either side of a fixed route and "holes" (i.e areas
surrounded by fixed routes) must also be served.
MAP: Chittenden C Ity Transportation Authority ROUT_ )ETWORK
Key: solid line = proposed route network in FY94
shaded and crosshatched: areas where route network to be expanded in
future (connecting transit centers), specific routing subject to
further discussion.
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CHITTENDEN COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Proposed Route and Service Hour Changes
for
FY94 and
the next several years
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January 8,
PROLOGUE
CCTA has been working with the Chittenden County Regional Planning
Commission and an outside consultant for a year and a half to
develop recommendations for service changes in the CCTA's transit
system network.
service changes included in this document address changes proposed
to go into effect in July, 1993 (FY94) as well as in the next
several years, pending the availability of additional revenue
sources. Proposals have been reviewed with municipal officials in
each affected community and reflect changes and/or priorities for
change developed in those discussions.
CCTA now seeks input from the general public concerning proposals
for short term and longer term implementation. Following public
input, CCTA will establish its FY94 transit service program and
will be prepared to implement other proposals in whole or in part
at such time as additional funding may become available.
Part I of this report summarizes proposed changes for
implementation in July 1993 (FY94) in Burlington, South Burlington,
Essex, Winooski, and Shelburne.
Part II summarizes proposed changes for implementation in the
future within member communities and connecting to adjacent
communities at such time as additional funding sources become
available.
Part III addresses additional issues including extension of service
to Colchester, Williston, and other communities in Chittenden
County, funding availability, priorities in implementation,
route/route segment linkages and route names, concurrent planning
efforts/plan changes, and the ADA paratransit service area.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item
PART I: PROPOSALS FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN JULY, 1993:
A. IN BURLINGTON
Page
1.
"College St./Waterfront Shuttle" .... ...........................1
2.
"Old North End" / "North/South
Circulator".......................1
3.
"Lakeside Route"................................................1
4.
"North Avenue Route"............................................2
5.
"Riverside/Winooski Route"......................................2
6.
"Airport Route".................................................3
7.
"South End Route"...............................................3
8.
"Essex Route"...................................................3
B. IN SOUTH BURLINGTON
1. "Airport Route".................................................3
C. IN ESSEX
1. "Essex Route" ..................................................4
2. "Essex Center Route"............................................4
D. IN SHELBURNE
1. "south End/Shelburne Route"_....................................4
E. IN WINOOSKI
1. "Riverside/Winooski Route"......................................4
PART II: PROPOSALS FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN MEMBER COMMUNITIES
AT SUCH TIME AS FUNDING MAY BECOME AVAILABLE
A FIVE TRANSIT CENTERS/"WEB" ROUTE SYSTEM ...........................5
B INCREASED FREQUENCY/EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS
1. Extension of "College St/Waterfront Shuttle"
to year-round service........................................5
2. Expansion of half-hour and hourly headways .......................5
(a) Riverside/Winooski.........................................5
(b) SouthEnd/Shelburne.........................................5
3. Fifteen minute headways..........................................5
4. Later evening hours..............................................6
C NEW ROUTE SERVICE CONNECTING TRANSIT CENTERS/TO ADJACENT TOWNS .... 7
D. FEEDER SERVICES...................................................8
PART III: ADDITIONAL ISSUES
A. EXTENSION OF SERVICE TO COLCHESTER WILLISTON. AND OTHER
COMMUNITIES IN CHITTENDEN COUNTY...............................9
B. FUNDING AVAILABILITY.............................................9
C. PRIORITIES IN IMPLEMENTATION....................................10
D. ROUTE/ROUTE SEGMENT LINKAGES AND ROUTE NAMES....................11
E. CONCURRENT PLANNING EFFORTS/PLAN CHANGES ........................11
F. ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE AREA....................................12
MAP OF CCTA ROUTE NETWORK (FY94 AND FUTURE)........................13
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PART - 'PROPOSALS FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN . `Y, 1993:
A. SERVICE IN BURLINGTON
(1) "COLLEGE ST/WATERFRONT SHUTTLE"
In the spring of FY92, CCTA began seasonal regular route trolley shuttle
service along College St. between the UVM campus and the Waterfront. This
seasonal service proved to be very popular with patrons and ;1ith downtown
merchants.
PROPOSAL: Extension of service from Labor Day to Columbus Day. (Service
currently runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day).
Monday through Saturday route service runs from the Boathouse via College
St., Williams, Pearl, South Prospect and back via College St. to the
Boathouse. Monday - Saturday hours of service: 11AM-6PM--10 minute headways
(w/2 vehicles); 6PM-9PM--20 minute headways (w/1 vehicle).
Sunday and holiday route service runs from the Boathouse via College St.,
So. Winooski, Main St., Church St. and back via College St. to the
Boathouse. Sunday/holiday hours of service: 12PM-9PM--15 minute headways
(w/1 vehicle).
(2) "OLD NORTH END" ROUTE
Pursuant to interest expressed by the Burlington City Council in having
CCTA review services provided in the Old North End, CCTA developed the
following service proposal in order to address interest expressed by Old
North End residents in direct connections to the UVM Campus and increased
frequency of service. The extended route (described below) also addresses
requests received related to lack of service in the lower Maple St. area.
Changes in this route are expected to increase productivity (measured
in ridership per hour and mile) along this route.
PROPOSAL: "Old North End" Route service would be replaced with a new
"North/South Circulator" route which would connect the Old North End of
Burlington with the UVM Campus and provide service via Maple St. to
Champlain College and lower Maple St., serving the Bobbin Mill and
Maple/King St. Dock areas. CCTA has proposed to the Burlington Finance
Board that the new "North/South Circulator" be provided on half-hour
headways (as compared with hourly headways on the current "Old North
End" route). The Finance Board has made no decision to date on funding
the proposed increased frequency of service in FY94. Similar to the current
"Old North End" route service, service on the "North/South Circulator"
would begin at 6:45am_and end at 5:45pm (last run) Monday - Saturday. A
diagram of the proposed route is shown below. If half-hour headways
are approved for funding, the last run would leave the Cherry St.
Terminal at 6:15pm. This route change is proposed to go into effect
in FY94. If funding becomes available pursuant to Burlington Finance
Board action, half-hour headways would also become effective on some
or all of the "North/South Circulator" runs. -
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In keeping with half-hour frequency of service provided along other routes
within the City and in view of the high productivity of current service
along this route, service is proposed to be extended and expanded
as follows:
PROPOSAL: Half-hour headways, with route variation in alternating runs
("Lakeside/South Meadows" and "Lakes ide/Ledgewood" to extend service in
the South End. Alternating configuration of route is shown below. CCTA has
proposed to the Burlington Finance Board that Lakeside service be _provided
on half-hour headways (as compared with hourly headways at present). The
increased frequency of service in FY94. Should additional funding not be
approved, the current route (identical to "Lakeside/South Meadows) would
continue to operate on hourly headways from 6:15am through 6:15pm (last
run) Monday - Saturday. Should additional funding be approved, the
alternating configuration ("Lakeside/Ledgewood") shown below would run an
hourly from 6:45am through 5:45pm (last run). Thus alternating runs
would provide half hour headways along St.Paul/Pine Streets.
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is proposed to run on current hourly headways.
_(2) pending funding, this service would alternate hourly runs
with "Lakeside/Meadowns, creating half-hour headways along
St.Paul and Pine St.
(*) It is anticipated that when a "Southland/K-Mart" Transit Center
is developed (see page 5), "Lakeside/South Meadows" and "Lakeside/
Ledgewood" runs would extend to the Transit Center, thus enhancing
transfer potential to other route services.
(4) NORTH AVENUE ROUTE
The North Avenue Route currently terminates at Westward Drive/North Avenue.
The following proposal has been developed to meet service requests in the
area of expansion and to provide a more safe turning -around for the
terminus of the route on North Avenue.
PROPOSAL: extension of the North Avenue Route to Derway Drive, through the
Northshore Development, and via Westward Drive to North Avenue as shown
below. Service hours would remain the same as at present in FY94.
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(5) RIVERSIDE/WINOOSKI ROUTE (WITHIN BURLINGTON CITY LIMITS)*
The "Riverside/Winooski Route" would be extended on outbound and inbound
runs to serve residents of Riverside Apts. and others in areas formerly
served by the "Old North End" route. Riverside/Winooski Route service
hours in FY94 would remain the same as at present: 16 runs Monday through
Friday, starting at 6:45am and ending at 6:15pm (last run) --with half hour
headways between 6:45am and 8:15am and between 2:15pm and 6:15pm, with
hourly service between 11:15am and 2:15pm; 6 runs on Saturday starting at
at 12:15pm and running hourly through 5:15pm. A diagram of the route
is shown•below**.
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Winooski Route in Winooski.
**: ALTERNATE ROUTE (shown in pink) may be more productive
from a ridership standpoint and thus more attractive to Old
North End residents. This option would serve the H.O. Wheeler
School and a section of the Old North End most distant from
current route services. INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC IS REOUESTED ON
THE MERITS OF ONE OR THE OTHER OF THE TWO ROUTE OPTIONS SHOWN.
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(6) AIRPORT ROUTE (WITHIN BURLINGTON CITY LIMITS)*
In order to both simplify the Airport Route, providing a more direct
connection between the Cherry St. Terminal and South Burlington, and to
improve on -time performance along the route between Burlington and South
Burlington, the following change is proposed.
PROPOSAL: The Airport Route would send buses directly via Main St./
Williston Rd. to the University Mall and follow the same route pattern on
the inbound run, rather than diverting to Redstone Campus/Champlain College
area. Service to the vicinity of the Redstone Campus/Champlain College
is proposed to be provided by the new "North/South Circulator" (see
description on page 1. Service hours in FY94 would remain the same as
at present.
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NOTE: * see Section B (page 3 below) for proposed change in Airport Route
in South Burlington.
(7) SOUTH END ROUTE (WITHIN BURLINGTON CITY LIMITS)*
In order to improve on -time performance along the route and to reduce
duplication of service, the following is proposed:
PROPOSED: The current diversion on the South End Route to the Flynn, Pine,
Home Ave. area at 6:45am, 7:45am, 8:45am, and 7:15pm is proposed for
discontinuation. See the Lakeside Route (page 2) for more information
about route service to this area. Service hours in FY94 would remain
the same as at present.
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NOTE: * See Section D (page 4) for possible changes in level of service
in Shelburne along "SouthEnd/Shelburne" Route.
(8) ESSEX ROUTE (WITHIN BURLINGTON CITY LIMITS*)
In order to improve on -time performance for the Essex Route in making
transfer connections at the Cherry St. Terminal, the following is proposed:
PROPOSED: On inbound runs, the Essex Route would go directly to the Cherry
St. Terminal via Pearl St/St. Paul rather than around the Marketplace on
inbound runs after 8:55am Monday through Friday, and on all runs on
Saturday. Service hours in FY94 would remain the same as at present.
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NOTE: * See Section C (page 4) for changes in service on the Essex
Route in Essex.
B. SERVICE IN SOUTH BURLINGTON
(1) AIRPORT ROUTE
In order to attract more ridership on the Airport Route, by routing closer
to residential areas such as Grand View, Twin Oaks, Cardinal Woods, County
Park, etc. and the industrial park on Hinesburg Rd., the following is
proposed:
PROPOSAL: The "Airport Route" is proposed to go from University Mall via
Dorset St., Twin Oaks/Hayes Ave. to Hinesberg Rd. and then to the Airport
and back via the same route, rather than using Kennedy Drive between Dorset
St. and Hinesberg Rd. Service hours in FY94 would remain the same as
at present. See diagram below.
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C. SERVICE IN ESSEX
(1) ESSEX ROUTE
In order to provide more direct and safe access to the Ames Shopping
Center/Marketplace area along Susie Wilson Road and to meet time -restraints
along the Essex Route, the following change is proposed. Service hours
in FY94 would remain the same as at present.
PROPOSAL: The "Essex Route" would turn onto Susie Wilson Road and turn
around at the "Marketplace" on specified outbound and inbound runs. Current
inbound service along Pioneer and Abare would be discontinued.
(2) ESSEX CENTER ROUTE
(a) In order to provide more direct access by the residents of the Saxon
Hollow area and improve ridership along the Essex Center Route, the
following is proposed. Service hours in FY94 would remain the
same as at present.
PROPOSAL: The "Essex Center Route" is proposed to go via the Saxon
Hollow area (shown in the diagram below) rather than via Sand Hill
and River Road between the intersections shown on all runs.
(b) In order to assist school children in the Village of Essex Junction
by reducing the length of walk to Fleming and Summit schools, and to
thereby increase ridership along the Essex Center Route, the following
is proposed:
PROPOSAL: The "Essex Center Route" would divert on one or two runs (as
necessary to meet school schedules) in the morning, routing via
Rivendell and connecting streets to the Brickyard and AMTRAK. See
diagram below.
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D. SERVICE IN SHELBURNE
(1) Service extension(s) from the Short Stop in South Burlington
may be made to Shelburne to increase frequency of service.
In the event funding levels are adequate, one or more of
the following "South End" runs (as identified by Cherry St.
Terminal departure time) may be extended to Shelburne.
Runs are listed in order of proposed priority of implementation:
--7:45am --to Village/Harbor Rd.
--2:45pm --to Village/Harbor Rd.
--8:45am --to Teddy Bear Common or Village
--1:45pm --to Teddy Bear Common or Village
--5:45pm --to Village
--9:45am --to Teddy Bear Common or Village
--3:15pm --to Teddy Bear Common or Village
(2) The Town of Shelburne may be interested in funding a "free -
fare" demo project for persons boarding within Shelburne
Municipal limits in FY94. This topic is being discussed
with Town Selectboard members.
E. SERVICE IN WINOOSKI
(1) In the event that present funding levels may be adequate
to the purpose, further extensions to the upper Main St,
Tigan, Weaver St. area may be implemented.
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January 8, 1993
PART II: PROPOSALS FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN MEMBER COMMUNITIES
AT SUCH TIME AS FUNDING MAY BECOME AVAILABLE
CCTA's plans for the next few years, pending availability of funding, include:
A. Development of FIVE TRANSIT (transfer) CENTERS in the Greater Burlington Area
and related "WEB" ROUTE SYSTEM.
In addition to the transit system's major Transit Center at the Cherry St.
Terminal, and smaller transfer centers at the Champlain Mill in Winooski and
at AMTRAK in Essex, two additional Transit Centers are planned for sites in
South Burlington:
(1) one at or in the vicinity of University Mall (referred to as U-Mall
in further references);
(2) one in the vicinity of Southland/K-Mart*.
With the addition of two Transit Centers, CCTA would move from a traditional
"hub and spoke" system to a "web" system or network of routes connecting the
various transit centers. See further discussion of connecting routes in Section
C (page 7) below.
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NOTE: * "Southland" is a newly proposed development area in South Burlington
adjacent to K-Mart. It is envisioned that the two properties will be connected
to allow entrance to one property from Shelburne Road and exit from the other
property to Shelburne Road.
B. INCREASED FREQUENCY OF SERVICE/EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS
1. Further extension of "College St./Waterfront Shuttle" service
Proposed extension of seasonal "College St./Waterfront Shuttle" service
to year -long service.
Proposed change in Sunday and Holiday routing patterns to be identical
with route pattern provided Monday - Saturday.
2. Expansion of half-hour and hourly headways:
(a) Riverside/Winooski Route
Pending funding availability, proposed expansion of route service to
half hour headways between 6:15am and 6:15pm, with hourly headways
from 7:15pm to 9:15pm (last run) Monday through Friday. Service until
7:15pm (last run) on Saturdays.
(b) Southend/Shelburne Route
Pending funding availability, proposed expansion of route service to
half hour headways during peak hours (6:45am - 8:45am, and 2:15pm to
6:15pm) Monday - Friday, and hourly headways between the peaks.
3. C_CTA would augment service by introducing FIFTEEN MINUTE HEADWAYS along the
following routes or route segments from 6:15am until 7:00pm._
A. Hiahest Priority Routes or route segments for 15 minute headways:
--North Avenue Route (entire route)
--Airport Route (between Cherry St.Terminal and U-Mall.l
--Lakeside Route (alternating half hour headways on South Meadows and
Ledgewood spurs).
--South End Route (between Cherry St.Terminal and new Southland/K-
Mart Transit Center).
--Essex Route (between Cherry St.Terminal and Champlain Mill).
--North/south Circulator (entire route)
January 8, 1993
B. Additional_15 minute headways as funding becomes available:
--Riverside/Winooski Route*
--Essex Route (between Champlain Mill and AMTRAK)
--Airport Route** (between University Mall and Airport)
--South End Route*** (between Southland/K-Mart Transit Center
and vicinity of Short Stop)
NOTES:
* See subsection C(4) below concerning connections at the Champlain Mill
with service to Route 7 in Colchester. Once implemented Riverside and
Winooski segments of the current Riverside/Winooski Route may be
divided into two separate routes connecting for timely transfers. The
Winooski portion may be reversed in direction on alternating runs.
The division might also be made at the time of introduction of 15
minute headways between the Cherry St. Terminal and Champlain Mill
(discussed earlier).
** See subsections C(1) and C(2) below concerning connections at U-Mall
between U-Mall and the Southland/K-Mart Transit Center on Shelburne
Road and between U-Mall and Williston. once either or both connections
are made it is envisioned that the current "Airport Route" may be
divided into two distinct segments connecting at U-Mall for timely
transfers. The segment of the current Airport Route between Cherry St.
Terminal and U-Mall and the new segment between the U-Mall and
Williston may then be joined as one route or the two "interlined" or
"through -routed".
*** Introduction of 15-minute headways between the Southland/K-Mart Transit
Center and the vicinity of "Short Stop" may be possible through
funding sources related to the proposed Shelburne Road widening
highway project. Once a new Southland/K-Mart Transit Center is
developed and 15 minute headways introduced between the Cherry St.
Terminal and the Transit Center or between the Terminal and Short
Stop, it is likely that the current "Southend/Shelburne Route" would
be divided into two segments: "Southend" and "Shelburne" connecting,
for timely transfers.
4. Later evening hours
Pending funding availability, CCTA proposed to expand evening service hours
as follows:
Highest priority: Increasing hours on the following routes to match
current service hours on the North End, Essex, and Airport Routes
(i.e. with last departure from Cherry St. Terminal at 9:15pm).
--"North/South Circulator"
--"Lakeside"
--"South End"
--"Riverside/Winooski"
Pending further funding availability: Increasing hours on all routes until
approximately 12 midnight.
January 8, 1993
C. NEW ROUTE SERVICE CONNECTING TRANSIT CENTERS/TO ADJACENT TOWNS
Pending receipt of additional funding, the following route services are proposed:
(1) "South Burlington Circulator"
A route connection is proposed to link the two South Burlington Transit
Centers--i.e. to run between Southland/K-Mart and U-Mall.' Pending the
development of a new South Burlington Recreation Area near the intersection
of Swift and Dorset Streets, it is likely this route would follow Swift
and Dorset to U-Mall*. See Map on page 13 for proposed future route
network.
(2) "U-Mall/Williston Route" --PART A
See PART III for further discussion of service to Williston. Once Williston
membership and funding availability issues are resolved, it is envisioned
that service between U-Mall and Williston would be provided. Several route
options are possible including connections via Kimbell/Shunpike Road or
Route 2*; links to Williston Park & Ride or not, connections to portions
or all of Industrial Parkway, etc. Further Route Study work will be done
with Regional Planning/Town of Williston to determine appropriate route*.
See subsection (3) below concerning connection between Essex and Williston.
Also see Map on page 13 for proposed future route network.
(3) "AMTRAK/Williston Route" --PART B
See PART III for further discussion of service to Williston. Once Williston
membership and funding availability issues are resolved, it is envisioned
that service between AMTRAK and Williston would be provided --completing
the connection between AMTRAK and U-Mall Transit Centers. Several route
options are possible including Route 2A, Mountain View Road, via IBM
Williston to IBM Main Lobby and AMTRAK; or Route 2A. Further Route Study
work will be done with Regional Planning/Town of Williston to determine
appropriate route. Once the two "PARTS" of the Williston Route are on line
(i.e. A & B described above), the two sections may be interlined or
through -routed between U-Mall and AMTRAK, and would otherwise be designed
for timely transfer. See Map on page 13 for proposed future route network.
(4) "Colchester -Route 7 Route"
See PART III for further discussion of service to Colchester. Once
Colchester membership and funding availability issues are resolved, it is
envisioned that service between the Champlain Mill and the industrial park
areas of Colchester in the vicinity of I89 Exit 16 would be provided.
Several route options are possible. Further Route Study work will be done
with Regional Planning/Town of Colchester to determine appropriate
route.See Map on page 13 for proposed future route network.
(5) "South Burlington -Colchester Route"
See PART III for further discussion of service to Colchester. Once
Colchester membership and funding availability issues are resolved, it is
envisioned that service between the U-Mall and Champlain Mill would be
provided. Several route options are possible, including service via the
Limn Kiln Bridge/St. Michaels College/Champlain Mill or service via I-89.
Further Route Study work will be done with Regional Planning, and municipal
officials in the communities of Colchester, Winooski, and South Burlington
to determine appropriate route. See Map on page 13 for proposed future
route network.
(6) "Essex -Colchester Route"
See PART III for further discussion of service to Colchester. Once
Colchester membership and funding availability issues are resolved, it is
envisioned that service between AMTRAK and Colchester -Route 7 might be
made or that connections between the Marketplace (on Susie Wilson Road)
and the Colchester -Route 7 might be made. Several route options are
possible. Further Route Study work will be done with Regional Planning
and the municipalities of Colchester and Essex to determine appropriate
route. See Map on page 13 for proposed future route network.
NOTE: * Once the "South Burlington Circulator" connection is made to U-Mall, it
is envisioned that parts of the current Airport Route might be joined or
interlined with it. Once the Williston Route (PART A) connects to U-Mall, it
is envisioned that service might be provided along Kennedy Drive between Hinesburg
and Williston Road (providing access to Kimball Ave) and along Corporate Way
(providing access to new South Burlington City Center). See diagram on page 11 for
possible routing patterns in this area of South Burlington.
January 8, 1993 j
D. FEEDER ROUTE SERVICES
Route services described above are for the most part "trunk lines" --i.e.
routes that follow main roads or connect Transit Centers, although certain
segments of those routes might be classified as feeder services such as
the Winooski segment of the Riverside/Winooski Route and the segment of the
current "Airport" route beyond U-Mall. Feeder routes connect to trunk lines
and often serve residential areas. Service is often provided in vans or
small buses reflecting seating capacity needs.
Further study with assistance of Regional Planning will pursue development
of strategies for "feeder route" applications in the Greater Burlington area
including:
Highest planning and implementation priority•
NOTE: Implementation of the following feeder service routes becomes
practical only after implementation of 15 minute headways
along North Avenue, as they would otherwise not provide
timely two-way transfer connections to the North Avenue Route.
--The Ethan Allen Parkway/Gazo Avenue area of the new North End;
--other residential areas located off of North Avenue in the new
North End.
Further studies:
--Essex area. Several years ago CCTA reviewed possible feeder routes
in Essex with Town and Village officials. Funding was not available
at the time to consider implementation in the near future. Further
work would be done in adjusting proposals and setting priorities
for implementation.
--South Burlington/Shelburne areas off of Shelburne Road.
January 8, 1993
PART III: ADDITIONAL ISSUES
A. EXTENSION OF SERVICE TO COLCHESTER, WILLISTON, AND OTHER COMMUNITIES IN
CHITTENDEN COUNTY
1 MEMBERSHIP IN THE CHITTENDEN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY/DEMONSTRATION
PROJECTS
CCTA is organized under State enabling legislation. It provides fixed route
and paratransit service with revenues generated from the farebox and
auxiliary income (from contracts, advertising, etc.), and with revenues
from local municipalities, the state, and federal government. Income from
local community assessments is currently about 38% of fixed route revenue.
After other revenues are deducted (estimated farebox, auxiliary, federal,
and state funding), Communities are assessed the balance of cost based on
the proportionate share of service provided in the community (as measured
by mileage for fixed route service).
Current member communities include Burlington, South Burlington, Essex,
Winooski, and Shelburne. Communities become members by means of an
affirmative vote by the residents at a special or regular election.
Normally, membership is required before fixed route service can be provided
in order to provide the level of local funding necessary to cover the cost
of service provided. In the event special funding sources become available
(i.e. demonstration project funding, etc.) service can be provided in
advance of membership. In the past one CCTA-member community (Shelburne)
became a member following a demonstration project funded by the federal
government.
CCTA currently provides rideshare (carpool) and medicaid transportation
services in all Chittenden County communities. Those services are fully
funded by the applicable programs.
CCTA places highest priority on membership by Colchester and Williston
in order to be able to put in place transit services which will connect
those communities to member communities. Residents of Colchester and
Williston and of the entire urbanized area would be well -served by having
those route connections on line.
As for rural communities in Chittenden County, CCTA will work with CCRPC
to assist in development of alternative modes of transportation as may
be appropriate for those communities and as those communities indicate
interest.
2. DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING ROUTE SERVICES
Several proposals are made in the body of this report concerning route
services in Colchester and Williston. Further discussions will be held
with those communities to further define specific route connections and
to discuss other potential route services (in Malletts Bay for example)
in which those communities may be interested.
B. FUNDING AVAILABILITY
CCTA has been severely restricted in its ability to increase service
in the past due to falling federal revenues for operating purposes.
While farebox and auxiliary income has increased substantially in the
past ten years, reflecting growth in ridership, new service contract
revenues, etc., and state revenue has increased, increases have been
sufficient only to cover the loss of federal funding and to keep up with
normal increases in the cost of service. Local communities have been hard
pressed to increase funding from their only source of income --the local
property tax, because those taxes are already high.
In FY94 as in years past, communities have expressed enthusiasm for
increased service (such as these plans propose), but have been for the
most part unable to increase funding for new service.
CCTA and CCRPC have been working together to seek federal demonstration
project funding from the federal government. While no such funding has been
available in recent years, it may become available under the new federal
administration. "Demo" project funding would give CCTA the opportunity to
establish and market new services, such that the most successful elements
of new service might be funded by communities in the future.
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January 8, 1993 !
While some communities might be willing and able to fund some new services
which have proven successful during a demonstration project period, the
problem of continued funding is ever-present.
There has been discussion in Chittenden County about the pospibility
of county fuel or sales taxes. Such taxes could be very helpful in
providing a new and stable funding source for public transit, providing a
mechanism by which elements of this plan could be introduced over a period
of years.
occasionally, new funding sources become available in limited amounts for
special projects, example --Airport Commission funding for free -fare demo
projects along the Airport Route (in FY91) and for K-12 students (in FY92).
As such funds become available they can be applied to implementation of
some of the elements of this plan, if consistent with the objectives of the
benefactor. Sometimes such funding sources specify applications which are
not tied to elements of a plan, but which nevertheless contribute to the
quality and success of public transit services in general.
C. PRIORITIES IN IMPLEMENTATION
During the planning process, discussions were held with municipal officials
and staff to obtain insight into priorities within communities for order
of implementation of elements of this plan. Further prioritization
discussions will be held. It should be noted that sometimes either a
funding source or the amount of funding available dictates priority of
implementation. It should be re -stated that communities support the use
of any demo project or other source of revenue other than local
assessments as they may become available. Proposals for substantive
increased local assessment for new services would be discussed with
communities and approval obtained for implementation.
# 1 priority:
Any elements of services proposed for implementation in FY94 but which'
are not implemented due to lack of adequate funding become first
priorities for implementation in the future.
Priorities within communities:
The following priorities were identified by specific communities for
services within those communities:
In Burlington:
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(1) Extension of seasonal "College St./Waterfront Shuttle" service
for longer period of time during the year.
(2) Bringing service levels along the "North/South Circulator" and
"Lakeside" routes up to parity in frequency and evening hours
with most other route services in Burlington.
(3)•15 minute headways along the North Avenue route.
(4) feeder service in the new North End, specifically in the Ethan
Allen/Gazo area.
(5) 15 minute headways on other routes serving Burlington.
In South Burlington:
(1) service extension from U-Mall to Williston;
(2) service extension from the proposed Southland/K-Mart Transit
Center to University Mall, with related changes in current
segment of Airport Route between U-Mall and Airport --see
footnote on page 7.
(3) 15 minute headways on Airport Route between the Cherry St.
Terminal and U-Mall.
(4) 15 minute headways on the Southend Route between the Cherry
St. Terminal and Southland/K-Mart Transit Center.
(5) further discussion concerning possible connecting link
between U.-Mall and the Champlain Mill Transit Center.
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January 8, 1993
In Essex:
(1) Completion of the new AMTRAK station transit center.
Note: many discussions have been held with Village Municipal
officials, CCRPC, AMTRAK, CV Railway, etc. concerning the
development of a new AMTRAK station in Essex which would also
serve as a comfortable Transit (transfer) Center.
SYSTEM PRIORITIES
System priorities are those which CCTA feels would facilitate
implementation of this plan and/or benefit the service area as a
whole, in addition to priorities above -cited. These do not co-opt
other priorities but need to kept in mind for implementation as
funding sources may become available.
(1) Development of transit system infrastructure (expansion/
renovation of office/garage facility, acquisition of rolling
stock and support equipment, funding for development of
Transit Centers --emphasis on AMTRAK, U-Mall and Southland/
K-Mart, and passenger amenities) to meet implementation needs of
service expansion proposals.
Note: Funding for capital improvements is usually much
easier to acquire than funding for service operation.
(2) Colchester and Williston membership in Chittenden County
Transportation Authority, with related service
extensions to Colchester (Route 7-I89 industrial park),
and Williston (priority #1: U-Mall to Williston, priority
#2: AMTRAK to Williston, or one route to bridge U-Mall-
AMTRAK).
Note: development of a successful"web" system with multiple
Transit Centers serving the urbanized area depends on
participation by Colchester and Williston in the transit
system for implementation of connecting service.
D. ROUTE/ROUTE SEGMENT LINKAGES AND ROUTE NAMES
As shown on the map on page 13, the "web" route system with multiple Transit
Centers provides occasion for many links between routes. In the future segments
of current route formations may be separated from current routes and joined
to others to provide more direct access for heavily traversed corridors, with
timely transfers provided for other route segments. Names of future routes may
reflect segments serving Transit Centers (examples: "South Burlington/U-Mall",
"Winooski/Champlain Mill", "Essex-AMTRAK", "Route-7/Southland", etc.) or be
named for interlined or through -routed services for longer distances, examples:
North Avenue/U-Mall or Winooski/South End
via Cherry St. Terminal via Cherry St. Terminal
An Example of,possible re -linking of route segments is shown in the following
diagram for routes connecting at U-Mall: t,Sro✓
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E. CONCURRENT PLANNING EFFORTS/PLAN CHANGES, `C• 3
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1. City of Winooski
The City of Winooski is currently involved in a planning effort for
re -development of the area between the Champlain Mill and Hillside
industrial complex. As elements of that plan crystalize, changes may
be appropriate in routing patterns in Winooski.
2. Elsewhere
Planning efforts are continuous in all member communities, Colchester,
and Williston. As plans crystalize, route changes may be appropriate
in any or all communities for improved integration of public transit
and municipal infrastructure.
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January 8, 1993
As a result of changes in communities, service plans outlined in this
proposal will likely evolve over time. Simple changes related to
reduction of street directional limitations can be an excellent
opportunity to improve route services.
F. ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE AREA
The rule of thumb for meeting federal requirements for ADA Paratransit
service (door-to-door service for disabled people unable to use the
lift -equipped fixed route bus system): the paratransit service area
must follow any expansion of fixed route services. The official ADA
map must show a minimum 3/4 mile paratransit service area from each
point along either side of a fixed route and "holes" (i.e areas
surrounded by fixed routes) must also be served.
MAP: Chittenden Ck ly Transportation Authority ROUTi ETWORK
Key: solid line = proposed route network in FY94
shaded and crosshatched: areas where route network to be expanded in
future (connecting transit centers), specific routing subject to
further discussion.
• five proposed transit centers
PLANNER
658-7955
City of South Burlington
575 DORSET STREET
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403
FAX 658-4748
November 29, 1993
Mr. Arthur Shields
337 College Street
Burlington, Vermont 05401
Re: Zoning Appeal, 70 Ethan Allen Drive
Dear Mr. Shields:
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
658-7958
Be advised that the South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment
will hold a public hearing at the City Offices Conference Room,
575 Dorset Street on Monday, December 13, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. to
consider the application of the Chittenden County Sheriff's
Department.
Please plan to attend this meeting and address the enclosed
review criteria.
Verytruly,
Richard Ward,
Zoning Administrative Officer
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SHIELDS, Arthur
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Section 13.20 Conditional uses, sub section 13.216 State &
Municipal facilities (Section 19.05 applies).
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square feet finished, general office area, balance storage).
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Application t Board of Adjustment
Date (�(
Applicant Chittenden County (Sheriff's Dept)
Owner, leasee, agent
Official Use
AF ICATION #
HEARING DATE
FILING DATE
FEE AMOUNT
Address 70 Ethan Allen Drive Telephone # 863-1855
Landowner Arthur F. Shields Address 337 College St., Burlington, VT
Location and description of property6,000 SF commercial building located on .91 +
acre lot with 17 parking spaces. Existing preapproved facility.
Type of application check one ( ) appeal from decision of Administrative
Officer( X )request for a conditional use ( ) request for a variance.
I understand the presentation procedures required by State Law (Section
4468 of the Planning & Development Act). Also that hearings are held twice a
month (second and fourth Mondays). That a legal advertisement must appeal
a minimum of fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing. I agree to pay a
hearing fee which is to off -set the cost of the hearing.
Provisions of zoning ordinance in question Approval for municipal office use
with associated interior storage in commercial/industrial zone.
Reason for appeal
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The owner or applicant should submit along with this application (8 copies)
plans, elevations, landscaping diagrams (drawn to scale) traffic data and
any other additional information which will serve as support evidence to the
Board. /l
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Hearing Date — Signature of Appellan
Do not write below this line
SOUTH BURLINGTON ZONING NOTICE
In accordance with the South Burlington Zoning Regulations and Chapter 117,
Title 24, V.S.A. the South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold
a public hearing at the South Burlington Municipal Offices, Co ference Room,
575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont on /%%/}'" T
Day of Week
044&�� /'� at
Month and Date
Appeal of
to consider the following:
Time
seeking' from Section
of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations. Request is for permission
to
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City of South Burlington
575 DORSET STREET
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403
FAX 658-4748
PLANNER
658-7955
January 13, 1994
Charles Delaney
Assistant Judge
175 Main Street
Burlington, Vermont 05401
Re: County Facility, 70 Ethan Allen Drive
Dear Judge Delaney:
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
658-7958
Enclosed please find a copy of the Findings of Fact and Decision on
the above referenced project approved by the Planning Commission on
December 14, 1993. Please note the conditions of approval
including the requirement that a zoning/building permit be obtained
within six (6) months of the approval date.
If you have any questions, please give me a call.
S'n ere y,
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J Weith,
City Planner
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City of South Burlington
575 DORSET STREET
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403
FAX 658-4748
PLANNER
658-7955
January 11, 1994
Charles Delaney
Assistant Judge
175 Main Street
Burlington, Vermont 05401
Re: County Facility, 70 Ethan Allen Drive
Dear Judge Delaney:
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
658-7958
Enclosed please find a copy of the December 14, 1993 Planning
Commission meeting minutes. Please note the conditions of approval
including the requirement that a zoning/building permit be obtained
within six (6) months of the approval date.
If you have any questions, please give me a call.
i cerely
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Jo Weith,
City Planner
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JW/mcp
PLANNING COMMISSION
14 DECEMBER 1993
page 6
Inc, dated October, 1985 with a last revision date of 7/30/86, with
the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded
by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. All exterior lighting shall be downcasting and shielded so as
not to cast light beyond the property line. Any change in existing
lighting or new lighting shall be approved by the City Planner
prior to installation.
3. Applicant must submit a letter to the City, prior to issuance of
a zoning/building permit, from the adjacent condominium association
agreeing to the play area which is proposed to be on the condomin-
ium property.
4. An additional sewer allocation of 500 gpd is granted. The ap-
plicant shall pay the required sewer allocation fee prior to is-
suance of a zoning/building permit.j
5. The applicant shall obtain a zoning/building permit within six
months or this approval is null and void.
6. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the day care facility.
7. Any changes to the site plan shall require approval by the South
Burlington Planning Commission.
8. As expressly represented by the applicant, the applicant will
install a 4 foot high fence around the play area which will consist
of a mixture of wood picket and wire mesh.
Mrs. Maher seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
7. Site plan application of Chittenden County for conversion of an
existing 6000 sq. ft. building from property management use to a
state/county facility (i.e., County Sheriff's facility), 70 Ethan
Allen Drive;
Mr. Shields said there will be no changes to the building or lot,
only a change in use. They got permission from the Zoning Board
for the new conditional use.
Mr. Weith said there are no outstanding issues.
Mr. Austin moved the Planning Commission approve the site plan
application of Chittenden County for conversion of an existing
6,000 sq. ft. building from property management use to a state/
county facility (i.e, County Sheriff's facility), 70 Ethan Allen
PLANNING COMMISSION
14 DECEMBER 1993
page 7
Drive as depicted on a plan entitled 1170 Ethan Allen Drive," with
a stamped "received" date of 12/3/93, with the following stipula-
tions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded
by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. Any change in existing lighting or new lighting shall be
approved by the City Planner prior to installation.
3. The applicant shall obtain a zoninq/building permit within six
months or this approval is null and void.
4. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the new use.
5. Any changes to the site plan shall require approval by the South
Burlington Planning Commission.
Mr. Craig seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
8. Site plan application of J. Robert McCarroll for removal of an
existing approximate 500 sq. ft. structural canopy and construction
of a 192 sq. ft. porch, 72 sq. ft. open portico and enclosure of
ill sq. ft. of office area, Anchorage Inn, 108 Dorset Street:
Mr. McCarroll said the overhang will be moved back and become a
large dormer. They will bring one section of the building out 6
ft. to line up with the other side of the building. There will be
a porch in the center front of the building under the existing
overhang. The small portico will be on the 100 Dorset St. side of
the building. The are currently doing a "cosmetic facelift" on the
building including siding, dormers, etc.
The question of additional landscaping was raised, and the
applicant noted they had just added $500-600 work of shrubbery.
Parking spaces will be lengthened to 22 ft. as required.
The dumpster will be fenced in.
Mr. Austin moved the Planning Commission approve the site plan ap-
plication of J. Robert McCarroll for removal of an existing approx-
imately 500 sq. ft. structural canopy and construction of a 192 sq.
ft. porch, 72 sq. ft. open portico and enclosure of 111 sq. ft. of
office area, Anchorage Inn, 108 Dorset St., as depicted on a plan
entitled "Project Name: Anchorage Inn - 108 Dorset St.," prepared
by J. Robert McCarroll, dated November 4, 1993, with the following
stipulations•
City of South Burlington
575 DORSET STREET
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403
FAX 658-4748
PLANNER
658-7955
January 7, 1994
Ernest P.Christianson
Regional Engineer
Agency of Natural Resources
111 West Street
Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
Re: Sewer Allocation, 70 Ethan Allen Drive
Dear Mr. Christianson:
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
658-7958
Pleased by advised that the South Burlington Planning Commission at
their meeting held on December 14, 1993 approved a county facility
(Sheriff's facility) at 70 Ethan Allen Drive. There is adequate
capacity at the Airport Parkway Treatment facility for the 320 gpd
of sewer allocation being requested.
The property owner has requested permission to connect the floor
drains to the sewer system. The City authorizes this connection
subject to the requirement that oil separators will be used. It is
our understanding that these separators are currently in place.
If you have any questions, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
.,_ t" Jv`
e Weith,
ity Planner
JW/mcp
cc: Doug Nedde
1993
CwT e -
70 Ethan Allen Drive
Lot size .91 acres
-Building 15% coverage
-Landscaped area 62% coverage
-Building, parking, storage 38% coverage
-Front yard set -back, 26% coverage
Exterior Lighting
-Three 150 watt sodium quartz lights
Employees
-Twelve
Total Building 6,000 SF
-Office space, 1,800 SF
-Storage 4,200 SF
Landscaping
-See attached plant list
Scale 1 " = 20'
F�,
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12/14/93
MOTION OF APPROVAL
CHITTENDEN COUNTY
I move the South Burlington Planning Commission approve the site
plan application of Chittenden County for conversion of an existing
6,000 square foot building from property management use to a
state/county facility (i.e., County Sheriff's facility), 70 Ethan
Allen Drive, as depicted on a plan entitled 1170 Ethan Allen Drive"
with a stamped "received" date of 12/3/93, with the following
stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. A11 exterior -lighting shall"be downcasting and shielded sos"°
aot-ta ast light -beyond the property Tine. Any change in existing
lighting or new lighting shall be approved by the City Planner
prior to installation.
3. The applicant shall obtain a zoning/building permit within six
(6) months or this approval is null and void.
4. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the new use.
5. Any changes to the site plan shall require approval by the
South Burlington Planning Commission.
Memorandum - Planning
December 14, 1993 agenda items
December 10, 1993
Page 3
This property located at 200 Twin Oaks Terrace lies within the R-7
District. It is bounded on the north by Kennedy Drive, on the east
by Twin Oaks Terrace, on the south and west by the Grand View
residential development.
Access/circulation: Access is provided via a 30 foot curb cut on
Twin Oaks Drive. No access changes proposed.
Circulation is adequate.
Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 11.4% (maximum allowed is
25%). Overall coverage is 47.9% (maximum allowed is 60%). Front
yard coverage is 30.8% (maximum allowed is 30%). This is an
existing situation which will not be made worse by this
application.
Setback requirements are met.
Parking: This project requires a total of 74 parking spaces and 78
spaces are being provided including four (4) handicapped spaces.
Landscaping: There is no minimum landscaping requirement, based on
building costs, for this project. The existing landscaping is
shown on a separate plan. Landscaping is adequate.
Sewer: The applicant is requesting an additional 500 gpd of sewer
allocation. The applicant will be required to pay the per gallon
fee prior to permit.
Lighting: No additional lighting proposed. Existing exterior
lighting consists of the following:
--- thirteen (13) downcasting and shielded 70 watt high pressure
sodium lamps on 15 foot poles.
--- eight (8) 70 downcasting and shielded watt high pressure
sodium lamps mounted on the building.
Other: Applicant should submit a letter from the condo association
agreeing to the play area.
A
CHITTENDEN COUNTY - COUNTY FACILITY - SITE PLAN
This project consists of converting a 6,000 square foot building
from property management use to a county facility (i.e., Sheriff's
Facility). The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear a request from
Memorandum - Planning
December 14, 1993 agenda items
December 10, 1993
Page 4
the applicant on December 13, 1993 for a conditional use permit to
change the use.
This property located at 70 Ethan Allen Drive lies within the I-C
District. It is bounded on the west and north by Lime Rock Road,
on the south by Ethan Allen Drive and on the east by an office
building.
Access/circulation: Access is provided via one (1) 20 foot wide
curb cut on Ethan Allen Drive. No access changes proposed.
Circulation is adequate.
Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 8% (maximum allowed is
30%). Overall coverage is 38% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front
yard coverage is 26% (maximum allowed is 30%).
Setback requirements are met.
Landscaping: There is no minimum landscaping requirement, based on
building costs, for this project. The site is currently well
landscaped. Staff does not recommend any additional landscaping.
Parking: The proposed use requires a total of 12 parking spaces
and 17 spaces including one (1) handicapped space are being
provided.
Sewer: No additional sewer allocation needed.
Lighting: Exterior lighting consists of three (3) 150 watt
building mounted sodium quartz lights.
7) L&M PARK - INDOOR RECREATION/RETAIL BUILDING - REVISED FINAL
PLAT
This project consists of an amendment to the L&M Park PCD to change
the use of the previously approved 22,000 square foot retail
building to: 1) 11,000 square feet of indoor recreation use, 2)
200 seat quality restaurant (7000 square feet), 3) 3,500 square
feet retail use and 4) reduce size of building to 21,500 square
feet. The sketch plan reviewed by the Planning Commission on
10/12/93 (see enclosed) was for a 12,000 square foot indoor
recreation proposed to replace the 22,000 square foot retail building.
4
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
SITE PLAN APPLICATION
1 ) OWNER OF RECORD (name, address, phone # ) Arthur F. Shields
A. F. Shield R.E., 337 College Street, Burlington, VT
2) APPLICANT (name, address, phone # ) Chittenden County
3) CONTACT PERSON -- D4e ^ qh ' (name, address, phone #)--�o� ,
4) PROJECT STREET ADDRESS: 70 Ethan Allen Drive
5) LOT NUMBER ( i f applicable) Lot #8, Ethan Allen Farms
6) PROPOSED USE(S) Office and related office use and storage of sheriff's
cruisers
7) SIZE OF PROJECT (i.e. total building square footage, # units,
maximum height and # floors, square feet per floor)
6,000 SF, approximately 17' high
8) NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES 12
9) LOT COVERAGE: building 8 %; landscaped areas 73 %
building, parking, outside storage 27 %
10) COST ESTIMATES: Buildings $ N/A Landscaping $
Other Site Improvements (please list with cost') $
0
11) ESTIMATED PROJECT COMPLETION DATE: N/A
12) ESTIMATED AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC (in and out) 4.5.cars
N/A
Estimated trip ends (in and out) during the following hours:
Monday through Friday
11-12 noon__; 12-1p.m. 3 ; 1-2 p.m. 2 ; 2-3 p.m. 1
3-4 p.m. 2 4-5 p.m. 3 ; 5-6 p.m. 3; 6-7 p.m. 2
13 ) PEAK HOURS OF OPERATION: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
14) PEAK DAYS OF OPERATION:
DATE OF SUBMISSION
DATE OF HEARING
SIGNATURE OF// PPLICANT
PLEASE SUBMIT FIVE COPIES AND ONE REDUCED COPY (11 X 17) OF THE
SITE PLAN WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
Lot drawn to scale (20 foot scale if possible.)
Location of streets, abutting properties, fire hydrants, existing
buildings, existing landscaping.
Existing and proposed curb cuts, pavement, walkways.
Proposed landscaping plan (number, variety and size) equal to of
greater than the required amount in the Zoning Regulations.
Number and location of Parking Spaces: (9' x 18') with 22 or 24
foot aisles as required.
Number and location of compact car spaces. (This requires sepa-
rate Planning Commission approval).
Number and location of handicapped spaces as required. (13 feet
by 20 feet in size, one per every fifty spaces).
Location of septic tanks (if applicable).
Location of any easements.
Lot coverage information: Building footprint, building, parking
and outside storage, and landscaped areas.
Location of site (Street # and lot. #).
North arrow
Name of person or firm preparing site plan and date.
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Landscaping Plant List, 70 Ethan Allen Drive
1.
4" maple
2.
8" maple
3.
6" maple
4.
6" maple
5.
4" maple
6.
8" maple
7.
4" maple
8.
4" maple
9.
white pine
10.
red twig dogwood
11.
white pine
12
red twig dogwood
13.
white pine
14.
red twig dogwood
15.
white pine
16.
spruce
17.
spruce
18.
spruce
19.
white pine
20.
white pine
21.
white pine
22
white pine
23.
birch clump
24.
8" maple
25.
8" maple
26.
8" maple
27.
8" maple
28.
8" maple
29.
6" maple
30.
2" maple
31.
blue spruce
32.
blue spruce
33.
2" maple
34.
blue spruce
35.
blue spruce
36.
blue spruce
Foundation Planting
24 mugo pines
4 gold drop potentilas
2 crab apple
4 linden trees
PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL 9, 1985
The South Burlington Planning Commission held a regular meeting on Tuesday,
April 9, 1985 at 7:30 pm in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St.
Members Present
Sidney Poger, Chairman; John Dooley, Judy Hurd, Mary -Barbara Maher, William
Burgess, Peter Jacob
Member Absent
John Belter
Others Present
Jane Bechtel, Planner; Ruth Poger, The Other Paper; Ira Tate, M. R. Gaffney,
Edwin Henry, Art Shields, Gary Mertens, Gerald Milot, A. Kieslich, Daniel
J. O'Brien, Doug Fitzpatrick, Andrew Brunell, Walt Adams, Steve Crampton
Minutes of March 26 and April 2, 1985
The minutes of March 26, 1985 were approved on a motion by Mrs. Maher,
a second by Mr. Dooley and a unanimous vote.
The minutes of April 2, 1985 were approved on a motion by Mrs. Maher,
a second by Mr. Dooley and a unanimous vote.
Review Sketch Plan application of Edwin Henry for subdivision of 2.5 acre
parcel into 3 lots located at 119 Swift Street
Mr. Henry explained the proposal.
Mrs. Hurd came in at this time, as did Mr. Burgess.
Mr. Henry said a right of way would be put in to serve the three lots.
Mrs. Maher asked why the drive had been extended to the Brakely property next
door and was told it was to provide more parking area. Ms. Bechtel noted that
the drive location was the best one possible. Mr. Poger said the applicant
would have to put in a hydrant along the frontage once the Chief determined
the site.
Mr. Poger said the plan looked fine.
Review site plan application of Property Management Consultants for construction
of a 4800 sq. ft. building for operation of real estate management business
located on lot 8, Ethan Allen Farm
Mr. Art Shields explained that the proposed 4800 sq. ft. building would
have the potential to add another 6,000 sq. ft. if needed in the future. The
septic system design has been approved. There is room to add the necessary
parking spaces. The building will contain 1500 sq. ft. for offices and 3300
sq. ft. for the maintenance area for equipment. Access will be off Ethan Allen
Drive. Mr. Poger wanted the parking spaces striped.
Mri. Dooley moved that the South Burlington Planning Commission approve the
site plan application of Property Management Consultants for the construction
�f a 4800 sq: ft. building on lot #8 Ethan Allen Farm as depicted on a plan
entitled "P.M.C. - lot 8 Ethan Allen Farm". rreparedtby Fitzpatrick -Llewellyn,
Inc., dated April 1984 and stamp dated March 26,° 1985 with the following
stipulations:
2.
PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL 9, 1985
1. The plan shall be revised showing 15 parking spaces with 24 foodaipleg.
2. A $2250 landscaping bond shall be posted prior to permit._
3. The landscaping plan shall be made congruent with the site plan'and
show the proper placement of the landscaping.
4. The building permit shall be obtained within 6 months.
Mrs. Maher seconded the motion and all voted aye.
Final plat application of Leland and Patricia Calkins for industrial subdivision
of 12.8 acre parcel into 6 lots located north of 2073 and 3017 Williston Road
Mr. Poger noted for the record that the light which had burned out over
the area where plans are displayed had been replaced. He was not sure who
to thank for this generous gesture. .
Mrs. Maher asked why, as mentioned in Ms. Bechtel's 4/5 memo, this plan
had never received final plat approval, although development had proceeded as
if it had. Shed Eold it appeared to be an administrative mistake.
Mrs. Maher asked whether the foundation had been removed and was told
it would be taken out when the building on lot 1 was built.
Mr. Crampton said the road had almost been completed and that the untilites
were in. 3 buildings have been constructed. The fact that final approval
had never been granted was only discovered recently. The old barn on the
property will be removed as soon as construction starts. The two hydrants
mentioned.by the Chief have been installed.
Ms. Bechtel noted that only the 50' strip of land needed to be discussed.
She noted that the Planner in 1978 had suggested a 50' strip of land for a
possible service road to the parcel next door. This strip would be between
lots 2 and 3. The property next door is occupied by the Pet Lodge and the
road would be within 20' of that building. Mr. Adams said he remembered that
the intent of the road was to be a service road to tie into the Pete's Trailer
Mart area, to relieve traffic on Williston Road. He said the Calkinses did
not want to see this area left. Mr. Poger noted that the Commission had not
required a similar area on the Pet Lodge land through an oversight. Mr.
Crampton noted that parking was already existing in the area proposed for the
access. He asked that it be deleted in light of the changed circumstances.
After some discussion, Mr. Dooley said he felt it was the responsibility of
the people seeking to have approval to get everything in order, but he did not
feel the issue was worth fighting about now and the Commission agreed.
Mr. Dooley moved that the South Burlington Planning Commission approve the
of six lots
J
depicted on plans entitled "Calkins Subdivision"
hn Marsh and "Final Plat: Development P an for Le
M. Ada.ms, last revised 3 83 with the following sti
ted
t
1. Curb cuts for lots 1 and 6 shall be off Calkins Court only.
2. A 12' strip of land for the widening of Williston Road shall be
deeded to the Cif Legal documents shall be filed within 90 days.
3. Calkins Court shall be completed by September 1 1985 as foll
a complete the cul-de-sac by adding gravel, curbs and paving;
b lace the final 1 inch surface on the entire road;
c install rip -rap at culvert outfall;
d) move compound fence out of the street right-of-way.
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City of South Burlington
575 DORSET STREET
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403
FAX 658-4748
PLANNER
658-7955
December 10, 1993
Charles Delaney
Assistant Judge
175 Main Street
Burlington, Vermont 05401
Re: County Facility, 70 Ethan Allen Drive
Dear Mr. Delaney:
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
658-7958
Enclosed is the agenda for next Tuesday's Planning Commission
meeting and my comments to the Planning Commission. Comments from
City Engineer Bill Szymanski and Fire Chief Jim Goddette were sent
to you at an earlier date. Please be sure someone is present on
Tuesday, December 14, 1993 at 7:30 P.M. to represent your request.
If you have any questions, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
Joe Weith,�
City Planner
Encls
JW/mcp
City of South Burlington
575 DORSET STREET
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403
FAX 658-4748
PLANNER
658-7955
November 22, 1993
Kevin McLaughlin
408 Shelburne Road
South Burlington, Vermont 05403
Re: County Facility, 70 Ethan Allen Drive
Dear Mr. McLaughlin:
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
658-7958
Enclosed please find some preliminary comments on the above
referenced project from City Engineer Bill Szymanski, Fire Chief
Jim Goddette and myself. Please respond to these comments, if
appropriate, with additional information and/or revised plans by
no later than Friday, December 3, 1993.
If you have any questions, please give me a call.
Sinc ely,
Raymond J. Belair,
Zoning and Planning Assistant
Encls
RJB/mcp
Preliminary Memo - Planning
December 14, 1993 agenda items
November 17, 1993
Page 3
ANCHORAGE INN - ADDITIONS -SITE PLAN
--- plan must show dumpsters and must be adequately screened.
--- exterior lighting must be shown on the plan and details
submitted.
CHITTENDEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - COUNTY FACILITY - SITE
PLAN
Site plan must be revised to show the following information:
--- all existing and any proposed landscaping on the property.
--- dumpster must be shown and screened.
--- exterior lighting locations.
--- paved area at the rear of the building.
Other comments:
--- provide exterior lighting details including type of light,
wattage, etc.
--- provide front yard coverage percentage along Ethan Allen
Drive.
--- remove septic system from plan and indicate sewer line.
--- submit revised overall coverage percentage as a result of the
pavement in the rear.
--- provide square footage breakdown for office and non -office
area.
--- provide number of employees for current property management
use.
--- indicate square footage of lot.
--- indicate handicapped parking space.
Preliminary Memo - City Engineer
December 14, 1993 agenda items
November 15, 1993
Page 2
ANCHORAGE MOTOR INN - DORSET STREET
Site plan dated November 4, 1993 prepared by J. Robert McCarroll is
acceptable.
PROVENCHER SUBDIVISION - CENTRAL AVENUE - QUEEN CITY PARK
Survey plan prepared by Warren Robenstein with latest revision
dated 9/25/93 is acceptable.
LOT NO. 8 - EHTAN ALLEN FARM - ETHAN ALLEN DRIVE
1. Building is on sewer. The service line should be shown on the
plan.
2. Site plan received November 17, 1993 is acceptable.
PAGE: #2
PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY DECEMBER 14,1993 AGENDA ITEMS
7. LOT #8 ETHAN ALLEN FARM
PROJECT # 8424 CHANGE OF USE
CHITTENDEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
THE PLAN HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND AT THIS TIME I DO NOT
FEEL THE CHANGE OF USE WOULD EFFECT EMERGENCY
PROTECTION.,
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SITE PLAN CHECK LIST
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04M
--- Lot drawn to scale
--- Survey data (distances and lot size)
--- Contours (existing and finished).
--- Existing vegetation and natural features.
--- Proposed landscaping (number, variety and size) equal or
greater than the required amount in section 19.104 of the
Zoning Regulations.
--- Location of streets, abutting properties, fire hydrants,
existing buildings.
--- Existing and proposed curb cuts, pavement, walkways.
- Zoning boundaries
--- Number and location of parking spaces. (RV parking for multi-
family projects over 25 units).
--- Number and location of handicapped spaces as required.
--- Location of septic tanks (if applicable).
--- Location of any easements.
--- Lot coverage information: Building, overall and front yard.
--- Location of site (Street # and lot #).
--- North arrow
--- Name of person or firm preparing site plan and date.
--- Exterior lighting details (must be downcasting and shielded).
--- Dumpster locations (dumpsters must be screened).
--- Existing and proposed sidewalks (public).
--- Sewer calculation
--- Height of new construction.
--- Setbacks (residential district, planned r.o.w., Interstate).
--- C.O. Zone
--- Bike racks
--- Traffic generation
--- PUD/PCD standarads
--- Airport Approach Cone
--- outside storage/display
--- F.A.R.
No Text
Da t(., Application Completed and Received
By -- - BY
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN REVILIq
1) NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER OF:
(a) Owner of Record Alfred J. Martell, Gary H. Mertens and Arthur F. Shields
(b) Applicant owners DBA: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
(c) Contact Person Arthur F. Shields 864-6336
2) PROJECT STREET ADDRESS: Lot 8, Ethan Allen Farm, Ethan Allen Drive.
3) PROPOSED USE(S): Real Estate Office and storage and maintenance of our own
equipment
4) SIZE OF PROJECT (i.e., # of units, floor area, etc.) 4800 sq. ft.; one story
33DD
with -1-2 1` sq ft of office space and 36-OT sq. ft. for storage and maintenance.
5) NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES (full & part time) 10 but all do not report to the office daily
6) COST ESTIMATES:
(a) Buildings $75, 000.00
(b) Landscaping $ 5 , 000.00
(c) All Other Site Improvements (i.e., curb work) $10,000.00
7) ESTIMATED PROJECT COMPLETION DATE August 1, 1985
8) ESTIMATED AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC (in & out) 20
9)- PEAK HOUR(S) OF OPERATION 7-8 AM; 3-4.30 PM
10) PEAK DAYS OF OPERATION Mon. - Friday.
2/28/85
-Jl---- DATE
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
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PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL 9, 1985
The South Burlington Planning Commission held a regular meeting on Tuesday,
April 9, 1985 at 7:30 pm in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St.
Members Present
Sidney Poger, Chairman; John Dooley, Judy Hurd, Mary -Barbara Maher, William
Burgess, Peter Jacob
Member Absent
John Belter
Others Present
Jane Bechtel, Planner; Ruth Poger, The Other Paper; Ira Tate, M. R. Gaffney,
Edwin Henry, Art Shields, Gary Mertens, Gerald Milot, A. Kieslich, Daniel
J. O'Brien, Doug Fitzpatrick, Andrew Brunell, Walt Adams, Steve Crampton
Minutes of March 26 and April 2, 1985
The minutes of March 26, 1985 were approved on a motion by Mrs. Maher,
a second by Mr. Dooley and a unanimous vote.
The minutes of April 2, 1985 were approved on a motion by Mrs. Maher,
a second by Mr. Dooley and a unanimous vote.
Review Sketch Plan application of Edwin Henry for subdivision of 2.5 acre
parcel into 3 lots located at 119 Swift Street
Mr. Henry explained the proposal.
Mrs. Hurd came in at this time, as did Mr. Burgess.
Mr. Henry said a right of way would be put in to serve the three lots.
Mrs. Maher asked why the drive had been extended to the Brakely property next
door and was told it was to provide more parking area. Ms. Bechtel noted that
the drive location was the best one possible. Mr. Poger said the applicant
would have to put in a hydrant along the frontage once the Chief determined
the site.
Mr. Poger said the plan looked fine.
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of Prone
of real estate mana.�,_�ent bus
located on lot 8, Ethan Allen Farm
struction
Mr. Art Shields explained that the proposed 4800 sq. ft. building would
have the potential to add another 6,000 sq. ft. if needed in the future. The
septic system design has been approved. There is room to add the necessary
parking spaces. The building will contain 1500 sq. ft. for offices and 3300
sq. ft. for the maintenance area for equipment. Access will oe off Ethan Allen
Drive. Mr. Poger wanted the parking spaces striped.
Mr. Dooley moved that the South Burlington Planning Commission approve the
site plan application of Property Management Consultants for the construction
if a 4800 sq. ft. building on lot ##8 Ethan Allen Farm as depicted on a plan
entitled "P M C - lot 8 Ethan Allen Farm" prepared by Fitztpqttrick-Llewellvn
Inc., dated April 1984 and stamp dated March 26, 1985 with the following
stipulations:
2.
PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL 9, 1985
1. The plan shall be revised showing 15 parking spaces with 24fgot ajes•
2. A $2250 landscaping bond shall be posted prior to permit.
3. The landscaping plan shall be made congruent with the situ and__
show the proper placement of the landscaping.
4. The building permit shall be obtained within 6 months.
Mrs. Maher seconded the motion and all voted aye.
Final plat application of Leland and Patricia Calkins for industrial _subdivision
of 12.8 acre parcel into 6 lots located north of 2073 and 3017 Williston Road
Mr. Poger noted for the record that the light which had burned out over
the area where plans are displayed had been replaced. He was not sure who
to thank for this generous gesture.
Mrs. Maher asked why, as mentioned in Ms. Bechtel's 4/5 memo, this plan
had never received final plat approval, although development had proceeded as
if it had. She^:Cold it appeared to be an administrative mistake.
Mrs. Maher asked whether the foundation had been removed and was told
it would be taken out when the building on lot 1 was built.
Mr. Crampton said the road had almost been completed and that the untilites
were in. 3 buildings have been constructed. The fact that final approval
had never been granted was only discovered recently. The old barn on the
property will be removed as soon as construction starts. The two hydrants
mentioned by the Chief have been installed.
Ms. Bechtel noted that only the 50' strip of land needed to be discussed.
She noted that the Planner in 1978 had suggested a 50' strip of land for a
possible service road to the parcel next door. This strip would be between
lots 2 and 3. The property next door is occupied by the Pet Lodge and the
road would be within 20' of that building. Mr. Adams said he remembered that
the intent of the road was to be a service road to tie into the Pete's Trailer
Mart area, to relieve traffic on Williston Road. He said the Calkinses did
not want to see this area left. Mr. Poger noted that the Commission had not
required a similar area on the Pet Lodge land through an oversight. 114r.
Crampton noted that parking was already existing in the area proposed for the
access. He asked that it be deleted in light of the changed circumstances.
After some discussion, Ar. Dooley said he felt it was the responsibility of
the people seeking to have approval to get everything in order, but he did not
feel the issue was worth fighting about now and the Commission agreed.
Mr. Dooley moved that the South Burlington Planning Commission approve the
of six lots as depicted on plans entitled "Calkins Subdivision" dated
prepared by John Marsh and "Final Plat: Develo went Plan for Leland C
nrenured by W.M. Adams. last revised 3 83 with the following_stipulati
1. Curb cuts for lots 1 and 6 shall be off Calkins Court only.
2. A 12' strip of land for the widening of Williston Road shall be
deeded to the City. Legal documents shall be filed within 90 days.
3. Calkins Court shall be completed by September 1 1985, as follows:
a nomnlete the cul-de-sac by adding gravel, curbs and paving;
b dace the final 1 inch surface on the entire road;
c install rip -rap at culvert outfall;
d) move compound fence out of the street right-of-way.
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575 DORSET STREET
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05401
PLANNER
658.7955
April 11, 1985
Arthur F. Shields
Property Management Consultants
595 Dorset Street
South Burlington, Vermont 05401
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
658-7958
Re: Property Management Consultants, lot #8 Ethan Allen Farm
Dear Mr. Shields:
Enclosed are the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting at
which your site plan was approved. I will send you the Findings
of Fact under separate cover.
Please be sure to meet all of the stipulations before applying
for a building permit.
Sincerely,
Jane S. Bechtel,
City Planner
JSB/mcg
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4/5/85
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MOTION OF APPROVAL
That the South Burlington Planning Commission approve the Site
Plan application of Property Management Consultants for the
construction of a 4800 square foot building on lot #8 Ethan
Allen Farm as depicted on a plan entitled "P.M.C. - lot 8 Ethan
Allen Farm", prepared by Fitzpatrick -Llewellyn, Inc., dated
April 1984 and stamp dated March 26, 1985 with the following
stipulations:
1) The plan shall be revised showing 15 parking spaces with
24 foot aisles.
2) A $2250 landscaping bond shall be posted prior to permit.
3) The building permit shall be obtained within 6 months.
April 5, 1985
Arthur F. Shields
Property Management Consultants
595 Dorset Street
South Burlington, Vermont 05401
Re: Property Management Consultants, lot #8, Ethan Allen Farm
Dear Fir. Shields:
Enclosed are the agenda and a copy of my memo to the Planning
Commission regarding your application.
Please be sure someone is present to represent your application
on Tuesday, April 9, 1985.
Sincerely,
Jane S. Bechtel,
City Planner
JSB/mcg
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M E M O R A N D U M
To: South Burlington Planning Commission
From: Jane S. Bechtel, City Planner
Re: April 9, 1985 agenda items
Date: April 5, 1985
2) HENRY, 119 SWIFT STREET, 3 LOT SUBDIVISION
The applicant proposes to subdivide a 2.5 + acre parcel into 3
lots. There is an existing duplex on this lot. It is located
on Swift Street approximately 1500 feet cast of Farrell Street.
The area is zoned R4 and the minimum lot size is 9,500 square
feet for single-family and 12,000 square feet for a two-family
dwelling. One lot will be.one acre, the 2 others will be
approximately 30,000 square feet.
The existing house has on -site sewer. Any building on these
new lots will either be on -site or the sewer line must be
extended up Swift Street from Farrell Street.
The applicant proposes to serve the 3 lots from the one exist-
ing driveway on Swift Street. This meets the minimum require-
ment for a private roadway. A public street is required if
more than 3 lots are served. This plan avoids any additional
curb cuts.
The steep slope on the western side of the property is not
buildable. This lot includes an area large enough to build on
in addition to the sloped area. See Goddette's and Szymanski's
memos.
3) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, LOT #8, ETHAN ALLEN FARM
The applicant proposes to construct a 4800 square foot building
for the real estate management business on lot #8. The structure
will contain 3300 square feet for storage and equipment maintenance
and a 1500 s.f. office. The lot is 39,740 square feet.
Parking: Fifteen parking spaces must be designated on the plan
at 9'xl8' each with 24' aisles. There is sufficient paved area
for these spaces, but they must be delineated on the plan.
Circulation: A 20' curb cut is shown off of Ethan Allen Drive.
Landscaping: The plan shows sufficient landscaping valued at
above the $2250 required.
Other: Sewage will be on site. See Bill's memo.
M E M O R A N D U M
To: South Burlington Planning Commission
From: James Goddette, Fire Chief
Re: April 9, 1985 agenda items
Date: 4/5/85
3) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, LOT 8, ETHAN ALLEN FARM
Plans were reviewed by the fire department for lot #8 Ethan Allen
Farm.
At this time I am please to inform you that I did not see a problem
with giving proper fire protection.
4) LELAND AND PATRICIA CALKINS, 3017 WILLISTON ROAD
Plans were reviewed by the fire department on the Leland Calkins
Development. My records show that the plans were reviewed by
us on Wednesday, July 19, 1978. And our only request was for two
hydrants to be installed - one on the corner of Williston Road
and Calkins Court and the second at the end of the street by the
circle. If developed as per the 1978 review I do not see any
problems with giving proper fire protection.
5) YING AND JOSEPHINE LIU, 40 HIGHLAND TERRACE
Plans have been reviewd by the fire department on the two lot
subdivision for Mr. Liu on Highland Terrace. Overall I do not
see a problem except there is no hydrant. With Mr. Dubois'
development and a new water main installed and the value of the
homes built on Highland Terrace, a hydrant should be provided.
The location will be spotted by the fire department
2) 119 SWIFT STREET I
Plans have been reviewed by the fire department on the 3 lot
subdivision at 119 Swift Street. My only concern at this time
is that there is no hydrant in this location. The City has in-
stalled a water line and I feel with the homes in that area at
least one hydrant should be installed on Swift Street by the new
road that goes to the back lot.
If you have any questions please feel free to call me.
M E M O R A N D U M
To: South Burlington Planning Commission
From: William J. Szymanski, City Planner
Re: Next week's agenda items
Date: 4/5/85
2) EDWIN HENRY, 119 SWIFT STREET
1. The proposed lot south of the existing duplex should show
its north boundary. The record drawing shall show all lot dim-
ensions and angles.
2. I am not in favor of private roads however, at this location
additional curb cuts would present a hazard. The deeds shall
clearly define who is responsible for maintenance of the private
road including snow removals.
3. Proposed building lots shall be connected to the municipal
water system.
4. On site sewage disposal plans shall be submitted to the City
for review.
3) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, LOT 8 ETHAN ALLEN FARM
1. Layout and sewage disposal system is acceptable.
4) CALKINS SUBDIVISION
1. Complete the road which includes the following:
(a) Complete the cul-de-sac by adding gravel curbs and paving.
(b) Place the final one inch surface course on entire road.
(c) Install rip -rap at culvert outfall.
(d) Move compound fence out of street rights -of -way.
2. I would like to see old barn removed. This structure is
in bad shape and is a safety and fire hazard.
5) YING LIU SUBDIVISION, HIGHLAND TERRACE
1. Private water systems (wells) should be diiscouragedfor lots
smaller than the regulations limit of 10 acres. Residents are
experiencing problems where this exists.
2. Manhole of sta. 11+92 shall have a stub for extending line
westerly on Highland Terrace.
3. Sewer services if constructed as shown will require easements
from adjacent owners.
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Lot size .91 acres
-Building 15% coverage
-Landscaped area 62% coverage
-Building, parking, storage 38% coverage
-Front yard set -back, 26% coverage
Exterior Lighting
-Three 150 watt sodium quartz lights
Employees
-Twelve
Total Building 6,000 SF
-Office space, 1,800 SF
-Storage 4,200 SF
Landscaping
-See attached plant list
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GENERA. NOTES
1. Per,mater property line information taken from a plan entitled 'A
Portion of Ethan Allen Far., Ethan Allan Drive, South Burlington.
Ver.ont, Plat of Lots 1-B•, dated April, 1983. revlsed Dec. 6. 19Ba
by Ft tTPatr i[k-Ll awl lyn lncorpor at ad.
Sail test pi to and percol atlon tests perfumed bI
F;t: Patri ck-Llewellyn Incorporated.
S. Topagr wph,c murvey of lot performed by others.
9. Proposed building size and location as directed by Owner.
BASIS OF DESIGN
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1. B employees twexi aim) r. I5 gpd/e.ployew • 120 gpd
2. Design percpl at._ rate . 3 .inotes/inch
3. Wastewater applicat, — rate at design p.rcol.tfon rate - 1 3a
gpd/sq. 1t.
♦. Required Dwd area 120 gptl /1.3/ gpd/sq. {t. B9 sq. f<.
5. Actual area provided . 3 ft. x 30 ft. BO aq. {t.
CONSTRl1CTION NOTES
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SEPTIC AK - to be . 1.000 gallon, precast concrete tank wit
interior ba7ffles or tees, conatructad and fnst.I h
s to be
watwrtight. Any used 'knockouts', drain holes, tank section )olnts.
and pipe penetrations Nall be sealed weterti ght. Final gr.de shall
be 12 to 18 inches above the tank tap. T.n k, shall be wet level on A
least 6 Inches of comp.cted granule wt—ial.
BUILDING SEVER - If- building ltll nq to septic tank) shall be a -inch
c .at
— ductile iron pipe with watertight Jpints
1 nls. Nlni—a slope ahall
be 1/♦ Inch per font, and Mxi.u. slope for the f0 feet pre[edirp the
septic tank shall be 1/4 inch par foot. No 90 degree elbows are
.Ilowed: u e 43 degree alb—
3. 9EIIEA RM 9EPTIC TAW. TO DISPOSAL AREA -+hall be solid 1-I nth
PVC or PE pipe c—#—.,ng to ASTN D-2729, D-3033, — D-3034 with.
—tertf ght Joints. Min, mum slope shall be 1/8 Inch per font. It ,s
prefbab1 to
u e m.3 degrw elbow+ rather loan 90 degree elbows.
a. DI STRIFUTION PIPE - In the wastwatar df fp— I the pipe
shall be 4-inch perfor.ted PVC or PE pipe con(—■i nq to area
0-27; 9,
D-3033, or D-3034.
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All pelf— atad pipe In the—.tew.1— d,.po.l
(laid shall be I.id level '-1 Inch.
S. Shpuld the proposed structure — wastewater di spool (ecillt, ce
have {Iel d-neceesitat wd IocNlm ad]wt.n,is' all .l nlwm
sepal at.— dist antes shorn shall bF r/ntafnW.
6. The Contr.ct— shall show, oncopy of this plan to. left With
the Omer, all as-bu,,t .ur comma to septic tank, di stributim
box, wastewater disposal area corners, and/— other pertinent
c Deponents.
7. iha water supply sour shall be as an_ on the plans, and all
nd,cat,M ..p.ratP .i distances to the wastewater dlslD i
:stem %hall'be ..intained.
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