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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-96-0001 - Decision - 0000 Harbor Ridge Road (2)FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION STATE OF VERMONT 6©j COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON Re: Findings of Fact, application of John Larkin to amend an approved planned residential developmetn consisting of 120 multi- family units and 37 single family units, Bay Crest Road. The amendment consists of minor revisions to the layout of five (5) duplex buildings on 1.5 acres of land (i.e., "Cluster C"). On the 23rd day of April, 1996, the South Burlington Planning Commission approved the request of John Larkin for revised final plat approval under Section 204 of the South Burlington Subdivision Regulations based on the following findings: 1. This project consists of amending an approved planned residential development consisting of 120 multi -family units and 37 single family units, Bay Crest Road. The amendment consists of minor revisions to the layout of five (5) duplex buildings on 1.5 acres of land (i.e., "Cluster C"). This project was last revised on 6/27/95. 2. This property located on Bay Crest Road lies within the R2 District. It is bounded on the north and west by Bay Crest Road, on the east by a City park and on the south by undeveloped land. 3. Access/circulation: Access will be provided by two (2) 24 foot wide curb cuts on Bay Crest Road. The northerly access is required to be blocked with a breakaway chain or gate. No changes proposed. Circulation is adequate. 4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 20% (maximum allowed is 20%). Overall coverage is 39.9% (maximum allowed is 40%). 5. The buildings meet the 30 foot PUD perimeter setback in effect in 1985. The current requirement is 50 feet. The patios at the rear of each building will be constructed at ground level and do not need to meet setback requirements. 6. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs, is $20,000 which is being met. Plantings will include Littleleaf Linden, Maple, Hawthorn, Ash, Spruce, Birch Pine, Rhododendron and Burning Bush. The landscaping plan should be revised to reflect the revised layout. 1 7. Parking: This project requires a total of 23 spaces and 26 spaces including a bike rack will be provided. The site plan should show the location of the bike rack. 8. View protection zone: A portion of the property lies within the Spear Street- Ridge View Protection Zone. The boundaries of this view protection zone should be shown on the plat. 9. Other: The site plan should be revised to indicate the correct name of Bay Crest Road. DECISION & CONDITIONS Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning Commission approves the revised final plat application of John Larkin to amend an approved planned residential development consisting of 120 multi -family units and 37 single-family units, Bay Crest Road. The amendment consists of minor revisions to the layout of five ( 5 ) duplex buildings on 1.5 acres of land (i.e., "Cluster C"), as depicted on a plan entitled "Harbor Meadow Condominiums, Bay Crest, So. Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Krebs & Lansing Consulting Engineers, Inc., dated March 5, 1996, last revised April 3, 1996, with the following stipulations: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect. 2. The final plat plans shall be revised to show the changes listed below and shall require approval of the City Planner. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plat plans shall be submitted to the City Planner prior to recording. a) The plan shall be revised to show the location of the bike rack. b) The plan shall be revised to show the boundary of the Spear Street - Ridge View Protection Zone. c) The plan shall be revised to indicate the correct name of Bay Crest Road. d) The landscaping plan shall be revised to reflect the revised building layout. 3. The South Burlington Water Department shall review the water service layout. 4. The end section trash rack for the 24 inch storm drain pipe shall be such that children can not remove or squeeze between the openings. 2 5. New curb openings shall have a depressed curb poured in place. 6. The final plat plans shall be recorded in the land records within 90 days or this approval is null and void. The plans shall be signed by the Planning Commission Chairman or Clerk prior to recording. Chairmari or Cle k South Burlington Planning Commission Date