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FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
#SD-02-65
Re: Findings of Fact, preliminary plat application #SD-02-65 of Lawrence Chetti for a
planned residential development on 4.98 acres with an existing single family dwelling and
consisting of constructing four (4) 2 family dwellings, 725 Hinesburg Road.
On the 15`" of October 2002, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved
the request of Lawrence Chetti seeking preliminary plat approval under Section 203 of
the South Burlington Subdivision Regulations, based on the following findings:
1) This project consists of a planned residential development on 4.98 acres with an
existing single family dwelling and constructing four (4), 2 family dwellings. The
sketch plan was reviewed by the DRB on March 19, 2002.
2) The owner of record is Lawrence ChettL
3) This project located at 725 Hinesburg Road is within the Residential 7 and
Conservation Open Space Districts. It is bounded on the west and on the north by a
residential neighborhood, on the east by Hinesburg Road, and on the south by I-89.
4) Coverage/Setbacks: Building coverage is 6.48% (maximum allowed building
coverage is 20%). Overall coverage is 14.5% (the maximum allowed overall
coverage is 40%). The buildings meet all setback requirements.
5) Access/Circulation: Access is provided by a 24 foot wide private road off
Hinesburg Road. This proposed private road complies with Sections 401.1 (k) (1)
(h) (1), and 401.1 (k) (2) of the subdivision regulations.
6) A five (5) foot wide sidewalk is proposed by the city engineer for pedestrian
circulation.
7) Density:
Normal Maximum
Density
Base Maximum
Proposed
Density
R7
34 units
-Density
14 units
9 units
8) Parking: The parking requirement is 20 spaces, which is being met. The
applicant proposes two (2) car garages for each of the duplex units, and two (2)
guest parking spaces are shown on the plan. A bike rack is shown on the plan.
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9) Traffic: This project is in the Traffic Overlay Zone 5 which allows this property
to generate 244 vehicle trip ends during the P. M. peak hour. ITE estimates the 8
units of multi -family housing plus the one single family unit will generate a total
of 8.6 vehicle trip ends during the P. M. peak hour. An increase of 7.6 vte's
during the PM peak hour.
10) Landscaping_ The minimum landscaping requirement based on estimated
construction costs is $13,500. The minimum landscaping requirement is met.
Proposed plantings include American cranberry bush, little leaf linden, white
pine, white cedar, and creeping juniper. The city arborist stated in a conversation
with staff that little leaf linden is over planted in South Burlington and would like
to see another species of tree, silver leaf linden as a replacement.
11) Recreation Path: The Recreation Path Committee reviewed the application at
their August 22, 2002 meeting. No additional changes are proposed.
12) Dumpsters: No dumpsters are proposed for this development.
13) C. O. District/wetland buffers: This property includes a C. O. District along the I-
89 no.w., and C.O. District/wetland buffers associated with wetlands. No
encroachment proposed.
14) City Engineer: The applicant was made aware of the comments provided by the
city engineer. The applicant responded to these comments with revised plans and
in a letter from Dan Rexford, dated October 7,2002.
15) Lighting_ No exterior lighting is proposed for this project.
16) Impact Fees: The applicant was made aware that school, road, recreation, and fire
protection impact fees are required for this development pursuant to the South
Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance.
17) South Burlington Fire Department: The applicant should comply with all comments
from the Fire Chief prior to issuance of a zoning permit.
18) South Burlington Water Department: The superintendent of the South Burlington
water department indicated to staff this project cannot be constructed until water
storage capacity is increased.
19) Other: The plan should make provisions for mailbox clusters if needed. The
applicant should consult with the post office on mail delivery options and obtain
written confirmation of a decision from the post office by final plat. A street name
and E911 addresses should be provided with the final plat submittal.
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DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board
approves preliminary plat application #SD-02-65 of Lawrence Chetti for a planned
residential development on 4.98 acres with an existing single family dwelling and consisting
of construction four (4) 2 family dwellings, 725 Hinesburg Road, as depicted on a seven (7)
page set of plans, first page entitled "Lawrence Chetti 725 Hinesburg Road South
Burlington, VT", as prepared by O'Leary -Burke Civil Associates, PLC, dated 6/7/02, last
revised on 10/4/02, 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 listed 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 landscape plan shall be revised to replace little leaf linden with silver
leaf linden.
b. The plans shall be revised to show one (1) additional fire hydrant in a
location approved by the Fire Department and the Water Department.
c. The plans shall be revised to include a turn -around at the end of the street
approved by the City Engineer.
d. The plans shall be revised to locate manhole #2 in a location approved by the
City Engineer.
3. The applicant shall obtain written confirmation on location of mail delivery (cluster
or individual mailboxes) from the post office for the proposed planned residential
development prior to final plat submittal.
4. The new residential buildings shall be constructed to include residential sprinklers or
other fire suppression system approved by the Fire Chief. The Fire Department
sprinkler connection location shall be as specified by the Fire Department.
5. Any exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting and shielded fixtures approved by
the Director of Planning and Zoning prior to installation.
6. Prior to issuance of the first zoning permit an easement for the sewer line shall be
submitted to the City Attorney for approval and recorded in the South Burlington
land records.
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7. No structures shall be permitted in the PUD setback area provided in Section
26.154 (d) of the zoning regulations unless approved as part of this development
and shown on the approved plans.
8. The final plat submittal shall include a written report addressing the PUD/PRD
criteria under Section 26.151 of the zoning regulations.
9. The applicant shall provide a street name and street numbers for the development
based on the E911 addressing system with the final plat submittal.
10. No zoning permit shall be issued until such time as the South Burlington Water
Department and Champlain Water District indicate in writing that there is
sufficient water available to serve this project.
11. The applicant shall post a landscape bond prior to permit issuance in an amount of
$13,500. This bond shall remain in effect for three (3) years to assure that the
landscaping has taken root and has a good chance of surviving.
12. The final plat application shall be submitted within 12 months.
13. The issue of a sidewalk along the private road shall be decided at the final plat.
14. The applicant shall work with the City Engineer regarding drainage to the north.
15: The applicant shall work with the City Arborist regarding adequate screening
along the northern boundary.
16. Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant shall submit homeowners
documents which include language that the garages will not be turned into living
spaces.
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Chair or Clerk)Date
South Burlington Development Review Board
Please Note_ You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to
24 V.S.A. § 4471 and V RC. P. 76, in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. The fee is
$150. 00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your right to challenge this decision at some future lime may be
lost because you waited too long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4472(d)
(exclusivity of remedy, fine ity).
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