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FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Site plan and conditional use applications, #SP-02-28 and #CU-02-16, of John Larkin
Inc., to construct a 113 unit congregate housing facility in one building, 25 Harbor View
Road.
On the 16`h of July 2002, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved the
request of John Larkin Inc. seeking site plan approval under Section 26.10 and conditional
use approval under Section 26.05 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations based on
the following findings:
1) This project consists of constructing a 113 unit congregate housing facility in one
building.
2) The owner of record is John P. Larkin.
3) This project located at 25 Harbor View Road lies within the Commercial 2 and Bartlett
Brook Watershed Protection Overlay District. It is bounded on the east by
condominium developments (Harbor Heights and Bay Court) and the Residential 4
Zoning District, on the south by Harbor View Road, and on the west by commercial
hotel development.
CONDITIONAL USE CRITERIA
4) The proposed project complies with the stated purpose of the C2 District "to
encourage general commercial activity" and does not adversely affect:
a) the capacity of existing or planned community facilities - no effect expected
b) the character of the area affected - no adverse effect is expected
c) traffic on roads or highways in the vicinity —the proposed use is not expected to
affect traffic,
d) bylaws in effect- the proposal is in conformance with the zoning regulations
e) utilization of renewable energy resources- there is no utilization of renewable energy
resources to be affected.
f) general public health and welfare - no adverse effect expected.
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12) Dumpste : Dunipsters are located io the fear of -the proposed building and will be
screened from view.
13) L shielded fixtures,
�i.ghting: All exterior lighting should consist of downcasting and hi Ided
cut sheets have been supplied. Staff was concerned the two (2) lantern style lights at
the entrance doors will show the hot spot of the bulb.
14) South Burlington Water Department:. 'The applicant needs to comply with all requests
from the South Burlington Water Department.
15) Bartlett Brook Overlay District: This project is within the Bartlett Brook Watershed
Protection Overlay District. The stormwater -treatment information has not been run
through the Heindel and Noyes computer model as required. The recommendations
from Heindel and Noyes should be incorporated into the plan prior to issuance of a
zoning permit.
16) South Burlington Fire Department: - The applicant needs to comply with all requests
from the South Burlington Fire Department.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, 'the South Burlington Development Review Board
approves site plan application #SP-02-28 and conditional use application #CU-02-16 of
John P. Larkin to construct a 113 unit congregate housing facility in one building, Harbor
View Road, as depleted on a 10 page set of plans, page one (1) entitled, "Lakeview at
Pillsbury Harbor View Road, South Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Krebs & Lansing
Consulting Engineers, Inc., dated April 16, 2002, last revised on 7/9/02, with the
following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2. The plans shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval
of the Director of Planning & Zoning (hereinafter Director). Three (3) copies of
the approved revised plans shall be submitted to the Director prior to permit
issuance.
a. The site plan shall be revised to incorporate the recommendations
contained in the report to be prepared by Hendel & Noyes to comply with
the Bartlett Bay Watershed Protection Overlay District.
b. The site plan shall be revised to comply with the recommendations from
the Water Department and Fire Department.
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c. The site plan shall be revised to comply with the recommendations from
the Natural Resources Committee to remove 15 parking spaces that
encroach into the wetland buffer.
3. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington
Impact Fee Ordinance, the Development Review Board estimates that the
congregate housing facility will generate 61 vehicle trip ends during the P.M.
peak hour.
4. All new exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting shielded fixtures. Any
change to approved lights shall require approval of the Director prior to
installation.
5. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall post a $87,500 landscape bond. This
bond shall remain in effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping takes
root and has a good chance of surviving.
6. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall submit a written report summarizing
the results of the computer analysis of this project's impact on the stormwater
drainage systems on the Bartlett Brook Watershed.
7. Pursuant to Section 25.113 (c) of the zoning regulations, the Development
Review Board grants a 35.75 foot height waiver allowing a maximum height from
average pre -construction grade of 70.75 feet. It is the Board's opinion that the
criteria under Section 25.113 (c) have been met.
8. Pursuant to Section 26.105 (a) of the zoning regulations, the Board grants a
$9,150 landscaping credit for existing trees on the site.
9. Pursuant to Section 3.503 of the zoning regulations, the Board approves the
limited encroachment into the C.O. District/wetland buffer for truck turn -around.
It is the Board's opinion that the attributes in Section 3.503 (a)-(e) of the zoning
regulations will not be affected adversely.
10. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to
Section 27.302 of the zoning regulations or this approval is null and void.
11. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to the use of the building.
12. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
Chair or lc_4�. C/
South Burlington Development Review Board
Date
Please Xote: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to
24 V. S.A. § 4471 and V.R. C.P. 76, in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. The, fee is
$1 j 0.00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your right to challenge this decision at some future time may be
lost because you waited too long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 9 4472(d)
(exclusivity of remedy; finality).
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