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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-16-19 - Decision - 1405 Hinesburg Road#SD-16-19 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING VERONICA LAMBERT —1405 HINESBURG ROAD FINAL PLAT APPLICATION #SD-16-19 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Final plat application #SD-16-19 of Veronica Lambert to subdivide a 4.11 acre parcel developed with a single family dwelling and a two (2) family dwelling into two (2) lots of 1.44 acres (lot #1) and 2.67 acres (lot #2), 1405 Hinesburg Road. The Development Review Board held a public hearing on July 19, September 6, and September 20, 2016. The applicant represented herself. Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the Development Review Board finds, concludes, and decides the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The applicant, Veronica Lambert, seeks to subdivide a 4.11 acre parcel developed with a single family dwelling and a two (2) family dwelling into two (2) lots of 1.44 acres (lot #1) and 2.67 acres (lot #2), 1405 Hinesburg Road. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is Marie J. Dubois, who is deceased. 3. The application was received on July 6, 2016.. 4. The property lies within the SEQ-Neighborhood Residential Zoning District. 5. The plan submitted consists of one (1) page titled "Estate of Marie J. Dubois 1375 and 1405 Hinesburg Road South Burlington, VT 05403 Proposed Two Lot Subdivision" prepared by Richard W. Bell Land Surveying, Inc., and dated 7/6/2016. Zoning District and Dimensional Requirements In the SEQ-NR Zoning District a single family house is required to have a minimum lot size of 12,000 sq. ft. Proposed Lot 1 has an existing single family house and the lot will be 62,625 sq. ft. A two-family house is required to have a minimum lot size of 24,000 sq. ft. Proposed Lot 2 has an existing two-family house and the lot will be 116,327 sq. ft. The two (2) houses are existing and with the proposed lot lines will be in compliance with setbacks and coverages of the SEQ-NR Zoning District. Southeast Quadrant District. (Article 9 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations) A. Density The SEQ-NR district allows 1.2 units per acre or four (4) units per acre with Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs). The applicant has proposed three (3) units (one existing single family and one existing duplex), which is within the density calculation for this parcel (4.11 acres). When the subdivision is #SD-16-19 complete the duplex will be on a parcel of 2.67 acres and the single family home will be on a parcel of 1.44 acres. The resulting densities will be below 1.2 units per acre, therefore no TDRs are required. B. Access and Circulation Access to Lot 1 from Hinesburg Road is provided by an existing driveway that currently has two (2) access points. The south entrance is proposed to be abandoned by saw cutting the existing pavement to the right-of-way line, removing the gravel subbase, and constructing a new swale to match the existing. The north entrance will be widened and upgraded to be in compliance with current state standards for residential driveways. Access to Lot 2 from Hinesburg Road is provided by an existing driveway and no changes are proposed. C. Building Orientation and Design Section 9.08 of the SBLDR lays out particular standards related to the orientation of housing, mix of housing styles, setbacks, and parking/garages. Staff found that the submitted sketch plan shows the housing units with entrances facing public roads —a requirement of the regulations. The duplex on Lot 2 has a front setback of less than 25 feet on Hinesburg Road, which is allowed by the current regulations. D. Lot Ratios Section 9.08.A.4 states that lots "shall maintain a minimum lot width to depth ratio of 1:2, with a ratio of 1:2.5 to 1:5 recommended." Lot 1 has a ratio of approximately 1:0.78. Lot 2 has a ratio of approximately 3:5 or 1:1.67. The existing lot does not meet the standard of Section 9.08.A.4 (1:0.7) and it would not be possible to divide the lot into two (2) lots with ratios that meet the standard of Section 9.08.A.4. The proposed lots will not create a greater nonconformity with the standard than what currently exists. DECISION Motion by John Wilking, seconded by Frank Kochman, to approve final plat application #SD-16-19 of Veronica Lambert, subject to the following conditions: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations will remain in full effect except as amended herein. 2. This project must be completed as shown on the plat submitted by the applicant and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning. 3. The plat must be revised to show the changes below and will require approval of the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plans must be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to recording the plat. a. The survey plat must be revised to include the signature and seal of the land surveyor. 4. The mylar must be recorded prior to any zoning permit issuance. 5. The applicant must submit to the Administrative Officer a final set of the project plan as approved in digital (PDF) format. 6. The final plat plan must be recorded in the land records within 180 days or this approval is null and void. The plan must be signed by the Board Chair or Clerk prior to recording. Prior to recording the 2 l #SD-16-19 final plat plan, the applicant must submit a copy of the survey plat in digital format. The format of the digital information will require approval of the South Burlington GIS Coordinator. Mark Behr Yea Nay Abstain Not Present Matt Cota Yea Nay Abstain Not Present Frank Kochman Yea Nay Abstain Not Present Bill Miller Yea Nay Abstain Not Present David Parsons Yea Nay Abstain Not Present Jennifer Smith Yea Nay Abstain Not Present John Wilking Yea Nay Abstain Not Present Motion carried by a vote of 5- 0 — 1. Signed this 21 st day of September Bill Miller, Vice -Chair 2016, by Please note: An appeal of this decision may be taken by filing, within 30 days of the date of this decision, a notice of appeal and the required fee by certified mail to the Superior Court, Environmental Division. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of the notice of appeal must also be mailed to the City of South Burlington Planning and Zoning Department at 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b) (4)(A). Please contact the Environmental Division at 802-828-1660 or http://vermontjudiciary.org/GTC/environmental/default.aspx for more information on filing requirements, deadlines, fees and mailing address. The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain relevant state permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional Permit Specialist. 3