HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-96-0000 - Decision - 0069 Joy DriveFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION q
STATE F VERMONT
COUNTY OFCHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of South Burlington Realty
Company to revise and construct the 11 remaining units (Phase V) of
50 unit planned residential development known as Meadowbrook
Condominiums, Joy Drive.
On the 26th day of March, 1996, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of South Burlington Realty Company
for revised final plat approval under Section 204 of the South
Burlington Subdivision Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of the construction of 11 multi -family
units (phase V) of a 50 unit planned residential development.
These 11 units were approved on 6/5/90 but were never constructed.
2. This property located at the easterly end of Joy Drive lies
within the R4 District. It is bounded on the north and east by UVM
land, on the south by I-89 and on the west by the Burlington
Country Club, Rice High School and commercial businesses.
3. Access/circulation: Access to the development is via a private
road off from the Joy Drive cul-de-sac. No access changes
proposed.
Circulation is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 10.9% (maximum allowed
is 20%). Overall coverage is 27.1% (maximum allowed is 40%).
5. The residential buildings do not meet the 50 foot PUD perimeter
setback. This entire project was originally approved with a 30
foot setback and the proposed buildings will meet this setback.
The Zoning Regulations now require a 50 foot PUD perimeter setback
in the R4 District. The Planning Commission may modify this
setback under Section 9.404 of the zoning regulations. The
Planning Commission sees no problem with the 30 foot setback since
the rest of the project was developed this way and there are no
adjoining sensitive uses. The Planning Commission did modify this
setback as part of its 6/5/90 approval.
6. Parking: This phase of the development requires 25 spaces and
29 spaces are provided (18 covered spaces and 11 open spaces).
7. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement, based on
building costs, is $14,500 which is not being met. The Planning
Commission as part of the 6/5/90 approval required an $8,000
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landscaping bond. The landscaping now proposed has an estimated
value of $6615. Staff recommended that the landscaping plan be
revised to add additional landscaping to meet the $8,000 approved
in 1990.
8. Sewer: The sewer allocation requested is 4950 gpd. The
applicant will be required to pay the per gallon fee prior to
permit issuance.
9. Lighting: Exterior lighting will consist of the following:
--- five (5) parking lot lights consisting of 100 watt mercury
vapor lamps mounted within lantern type fixtures on 16 foot
poles. These lights are not downcasting and shielded.
Applicant should propose an alternate fixture which is
downcasting and shielded.
--- eleven (11) 60 watt incandescent porch lights.
10. Other:
--- no dumpsters will be used.
--- the plans should be revised to indicate the zoning boundaries.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the revised final plat application of South
Burlington Realty Company to revise and construct the 11 remaining
units (Phase V) of a 50 unit planned residential development known
as Meadowbrook Condominiums, Joy Drive, as depicted on a seven (7)
page set of plans, page one (1) entitled "Meadowbrook, South
Burlington, Vermont, Site & Utilities Plan," prepared by
FitzPatrick-Llewellyn, Inc., dated March, 1990, last revised
2/20/96, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. Pursuant to Section 9.404 of the zoning regulations, the
Planning Commission modifies the 50 foot PUD perimeter setback and
approves a 30 foot PUD perimeter setback.
3. 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 plans shall be revised to locate the additional fire
hydrant in a location approved by the Fire Chief.
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b) The landscaping plan shall be revised to reflect the
landscape plan presented to the Commission dated 3/25/96.
c ) Sheets 1 and 6 shall be revised to indicate the zoning
boundaries.
4. The Planning Commission approves a sewer allocation of 4950
gpd. If required by the Zoning Administrator, the applicant shall
pay the per gallon fee prior to permit issuance.
5. Any new exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting shielded
fixtures so as not to cast light beyond the property line. Any
change in lighting shall be approved by the City Planner prior to
installation. The proposed parking lot lights shall be downcasting
shielded fixtures. These lights shall be approved by the City
Planner prior to issuance of a zoning permit.
6. The drainage pipe for storm sewers shall be plastic or concrete
not metal as the plans show.
7. The applicant shall conduct a water flow test at the existing
hydrant. The results of this flow test shall be provided to and
approved by the Fire Chief prior to permit issuance.
8. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to
occupancy of the dwelling units.
9. The final plat plans shall be recorded in the land records
within 90 days or this approval is null and void. The plan shall
be signed by the Planning Commission Chairman or Clerk prior to
recording.
Chairman -or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
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