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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
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Staff Comments
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
Report preparation date: May 10, 2018
Plans received: April 16, 2018
1731 Hinesburg Rd
Sketch Plan Application #SD-18-14
Meeting date: May 15, 2018
Owner/Applicant Engineer
Ernest N. Auclair Family Trust Trudell Consulting Engineers
PO Box 5324 478 Blair Park Rd.
Essex Junction, VT 05453 Williston, VT 05495
Propertv Information
Tax Parcel 0860-01751
Southeast Quadrant Neighborhood Residential (SEQ-NR) and Natural Resource
Protection (SEQ-NRP)
132 acres
Location Map
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SD-18-01
Staff Comments
PROJECT DESCRPTION
Sketch plan application #SD-18-14 of Ernest N. Auclair Family Trust to subdivide an existing parcel
developed with a single family dwelling into two lots of 15 acres (Lot #1) and 117 acres (Lot #2), 1731
Hinesburg Road.
CONTEXT
The project consists of subdividing off a 15 ac. parcel (referred to on the plans as "New Lot 3") from the
larger 117+/- ac. parcel (referred to on the plans as "Remainder of Auclair Trust Parcel, Lot 2"). The new
15 ac. parcel will include the existing 8-bedroom farmhouse and one existing barn. There is no new
construction proposed.
The State requires the applicant to provide a location for a future replacement wastewater system
should the existing system fail. There is also a future replacement well site shown as required by the
State.
Since no new construction is proposed, the Board's authority in this matter is to confirm the proposed
subdivided lots comply with the dimensional requirements of Article 3 and Appendix C, and the applicable
subdivision general standards of Article 15.18.
COMMENTS
Development Review Planner Marla Keene and Administrative Officer Ray Belair, hereafter referred to as
Staff, have reviewed the plans submitted by the applicant and have the following comments.
A) ZONING DISTRICT & DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The 15 acre parcel is located entirely within the SEQ-NR district. The remaining 117 acre parcel is located
partially within the SEQ-NR district and partially within the SEQ-NRP district. Dimensional standards
described in Appendix C are the same for both districts.
Existing development on the 15 acre parcel consists of a single-family farmhouse and a barn. Existing
development on the 117 acre parcel consists of a dairy barn and farm roads, which are eligible for
agricultural exemption and not subject to DRB review.
SEQ-NR & SEQ-
NRP
Required
15 Acre
Parcel
117 Acre Parcel
✓Min. Lot Size
40,000 sq. ft.
>40,000 sq.
>40,000 sq. ft.
ft.
✓Max. Building
15%
1.69%
N/A
Coverage'
✓Max. Overall
30%
2.64%
N/A
Coverage'
✓Min. Front
20 ft.
>20 ft.
N/A
Setback
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SD-18-01
Staff Comments
✓Min. Side 10 ft.
> 10 ft. N/A
Setback
✓Min. Rear 30 ft.
> 30 ft. N/A
Setback
Building Height 28 ft.
Unknown, N/A
(pitched roof)
no change
proposed
✓Proposed to be in compliance
1. Includes non-agricultural exempt elements only
B) SUBDIVISION STANDARDS
15.10 Lot Layout
A. Lots shall be laid out in such a way that they can be developed in full compliance with these land
development regulations, and giving consideration to topography, soils and drainage conditions.
B. Except within the City Center FBC District... a width to length ratio of one to five (1:5) shall be used as
a guideline by the Development Review Board in evaluating lot proportions. Developments consisting
predominantly of square or roughly square lots or lot with an excessive length to width ratio (i.e.
spaghetti lots) shall not be approved.
The proposed lots do not conform to the lot ratio guidelines of 15.1013 though they also do not represent
the smallest feasible subdivision of the proposed lots. Staff considers that the overall size of the proposed
lots precludes concern about the length to width ratio.
Staff considers that the topography, soils and wetland conditions of the subdivided lots do not preclude
development.
The applicant has not performed a full boundary survey on the 117 acre parcel. Staff recommends
the Board discuss whether they will accept the final plat application without a full boundary
survey. Staff considers that the proposed property far exceeds the dimensional minimums of the
district and has no concerns about accepting an application without a full boundary survey for the
117 acre parcel.
15.18A General Standards
The project's design must respect and provide suitable protection to wetlands, streams, wildlife habitat
as identified in the Open Space Strategy, and any unique natural features on the site.
The 117 acre lot contains a large area of wetlands at the southeast corner according to State wetland
mapping. Staff considers that there is sufficient area available on the lot available to allow future
development without necessitating wetland impacts. The applicant has supplied a site plan indicating
shallow ledge over a portion of the 15 acre lot. Staff has no concerns about the ability of the subdivision
to protect these natural resource areas.
The Project is required to be visually compatible with the planned development patterns in the area, as
specified in the Comprehensive Plan and the purpose of the zoning district(s) in which it is located.
SD-18-01
Staff Comments
Staff considers that the existing parcel is one of the largest in the area and the subdivision does not create
any incompatibility with the planned development patterns or goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
The remaining subdivision standards pertain to projects which involve construction.
No construction is proposed as part of this subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board discuss the Project with the applicant and conclude the hearing.
Respectfully submitted,
Marla Keene, Development Review Planner
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