HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-99-0000 - Decision - 0311 0315 Hinesburg RoadFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Ying Liu to construct an eleven (11) unit planned residential
development consisting of four (4) duplexes and one (1) three (3) unit multi -family dwelling on 2.91
acres, 311 - 315 Hinesburg Road.
On the 12' day of January, 1999 the South Burlington Planning Commission approved the request
of Ying Liu for preliminary plat approval under Section 203 of the South Burlington Subdivision
Regulations based on the following findings:
1. The project consist of 1) razing a single family dwelling and related accessory structures, and 2)
construct an eleven (11) unit planned residential development consisting of four (4) duplexes and one
(1) three (3) unit multi -family dwelling on a 2.91 acre lot. The sketch plan was reviewed on 5/12/98
2. This property located at 311-315 Hinesburg Road lies within the R4 District. It is bounded on
the north and south by residences, on the west by undeveloped land and on the east by Hinesburg Rd.
3. Access/circulation: Access to the 11 units in this development plus the triplex and duplex family
dwelling to the north of this development would be via a private road from Hinesburg Rd. Section
40 1. 1 (k) (1) (b) of the subdivision regulations allows the Planning Commission to approve a private
roadway when the proposed roadway has a single access on a public street and could either require
a public street, or make a determination that 16 units served by one roadway access will not have an
adverse effect on the public good and welfare of the community.
Circulation on the site is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 14.7% (maximum allowed is 20%). Overall coverage
is 30.5% (maximum allowed is 40%).
5. The building closest to Hinesburg Rd. does not meet the 57 foot setback requirement. The final
plat plan should reflect the correct setback. The remaining buildings will meet the 50 foot PUD
perimeter setback requirement. A portion of the access drive running along the northerly boundary
and the dumpster storage areas are located with the PUD/PRD perimeter setback area. This is not
permitted under Section 26.154 (d) of the zoning regulations. The Planning Commission may modify
this requirement under Section 9.404 of the zoning regulations.
6. The applicant was made aware that decks and other structures can not encroach into the
PUD/PRD perimeter setback.
7. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs, is $16,300 which
is being met. Plantings include Red Maple, Red Oak, Honeylocust, Red Cedar, Austrian Pine,
Crabapple, Burning Bush, Honeysuckle and Yew.
8. Parking: A total of 25 parking spaces are required. The individual spaces should be shown. A
bike rack should be provided as required under Section 26.253 (b) of the zoning regulations.
9. Density: The maximum density allowed on the 2.91 acre parcel is I 1 units (2.91 acres x 4
units/acre = 11.64).
10. Sewer: The sewer allocation requested is 3915 gpd (includes 20% reduction allowed by State
and credit for existing dwelling to be removed). The applicant will be required to pay the per gallon
fee prior to permit issuance.
11. Dumpster: Two (2) screened dumpster storage acres are provided. They are located within the
required 50 ft PUD/PRD perimeter setback (see above discussion on setbacks).
12. Lightinm_ Exterior lighting will consist of the following:
two (2) 150 watt high pressure sodium lights mounted on 20 foot poles with downcasting
shielded fixtures.
Details (cut -sheets) for any building mounted lights should be submitted with the final plat submittal.
13. School impact: Applicant should provide a letter from the School Superintendent regarding
school impact.
14. Other:
— buildings should be numbered
applicant should be aware that the final plat must be submitted in digital format.
— the applicant should name the proposed street and provide street numbers for the new units
using the E911 addressing system.
the plat and site plans should show an easement to be deeded to the City for the water and
sewer lines.
the applicant was made aware that this project will be subject to road, school and
recreation impact fees.
— applicant should submit a report addressing the PUD/PRD criteria under Section 26.151 of
the zoning regulations.
— the plat should show a now. to serve the triplex and single family dwelling to the north
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DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, South Burlington Planning Commission approves the
preliminary plat application of Ying Liu to construct an eleven (11) unit planned residential
development consisting of four (4) duplexes and one (1) three (3) unit multi -family dwelling on 2.91
acres, 311 - 315 Hinesburg Road, as depicted on a nine (9) page set of plans, page two (2) entitled,
"Plat Showing Survey of Property of Ying H. and Josephine J. Liu Hinesburg Road South Burlington,
Vermont," prepared by Vaughn C. Button, dated 12/20/98, with the following stipulations:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in
effect.
2) The Planning Commission approves a sewer allocation of 3915 gpd (this includes the 20%
reduction allowed by State and credit for existing bedrooms to be removed). The applicant will be
required to pay the per gallon fee prior to permit issuance.
3) Pursuant to Section 513.1 and 401.1(k)(1)(b) of the subdivision regulations, the Planning
Commission approves a private roadway to serve no more than 15 units. It is the Commission's
opinion that serving 15 units by a private roadway will not have an adverse effect on the public good
and welfare of the community.
4) The plans shall be revised prior to final plat submittal as follows:
a) The plan shall be revised to show the building closest to Hinesburg Road meeting the 57
foot front yard setback requirement from Hinesburg Road.
b) The plan shall be revised to show the individual parking spaces.
c) The plan shall be revised to show bike racks as required under Section 26.253(b) of the
zoning regulations.
d) The plan shall be revised to number the buildings.
e) The plan shall be revised to provide a street name for the private street.
f) The plat and site plans shall show an easement to be deeded to the City for the water and
sewer lines.
g) The plat shall be revised to show a r.o.w. to serve the triplex and single family dwelling to
the north.
h) The plan shall be revised to show the water main looped to Birch Street for maximum fire
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flow at hydrants.
i) The plan shall be revised to show a sidewalk to Hinesburg Road.
j) The plan shall be revised to show less encroachment into the PUD setback along the north
property line.
k) The dumpsters shall be moved out of the PUD setback and shall be screened.
5) Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall post a $16,300 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) The final plat submittal shall include details (cut -sheets) for any building mounted lights.
7) The final plat submittal shall include a letter from the School Superintendent addressing the impact
of this development on the school system.
8) The final plat submittal shall include street numbers for the new residential units using the E911
addressing system.
9) The final plat submittal shall include a report addressing the PUD/PRD criteria under Section
26.151 of the zoning regulations.
10) Prior to final plat submittal, the applicant shall submit a set of plans to the City Water Department
for review.
1 1) Sanitary sewer manhole spacing must not exceed 300 feet.
12) Drainage inlet adjustment risers shall be precast concrete and not bricks and mortar as plans
show.
13) The final plat application shall be submitted within 12 months.
14) The units shall be sprinklered.
15) The garages must remain as garages and must not be converted to living space. This requirement
shall be reflected in the homeowner's declaration.
Chairman or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
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