HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-05-85 - Decision - 1650 Hinesburg RoadCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
DORSET STREET ASSOCIATES — 2-LOT SUBDIVISION
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION #SD-05-85
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Dorset Street Associates, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking to subdivide a
162 acre parcel developed with a single family dwelling and dairy barn into two (2) lots of
30.0 acres (lot #1) and 132 acres (lot #2), 1650 Hinesburg Road. The Development
Review Board held a public hearing on December 20, 2005. Skip McClellan represented
the applicant.
Based on testimony provided at the above mentioned public hearing and the plans and
supporting materials contained in the document file for this application, the Development
Review Board finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Dorset Street Associates, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking to
subdivide a 162 acre parcel developed with a single family dwelling and dairy
barn into two (2) lots of 30.0 acres (lot #1) and 132 acres (lot #2), 1650
Hinesburg Road.
2. The Development Review Board heard the sketch plan application for this project
on September 6, 2005.
3. The owner of record of the subject property is Ernest Auclair.
4. The subject property is located in the Southeast Quadrant (SEQ) Zoning District.
5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Portion of the Lands of Ernest N. Auclair off
Hinesburg Road South Burlington, VT Subdivision Plat", prepared by Button
Professional Land Surveyors, PC, dated 10/7/05.
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Zoning District & Dimensional Requirements
Table 1. Dimensional Requirements
F-S-EQ Zoning
District
Required
Proposed
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Lot 1
Lot 2
Min. Lot Size
40,000 SF
30.00 acres
132 acres
zoning compliance
** No buildings are proposed for this property at this time
SUBDIVISION CRITERIA
Per Section 3.05(B) of the South Burlington Land Use Regulations, concerning lots with
no public road frontage, this subdivision shall be considered a major subdivision and is
subject to the requirements and major subdivision criteria of Article 15 of the South
Burlington Land Development Regulations.
Pursuant to Section 15.18 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations,
subdivisions shall comply with the following standards and conditions:
Sufficient water supply and wastewater disposal capacity is available to meet the
needs of the project.
There are no new buildings or associated infrastructure proposed for this property as part of
this application.
According to Section 15.13 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations,
the subdivider or developer shall connect to the public sewer system or provide a
community
wastewater system approved by the City and the State in any subdivision where off -
lot wastewater is proposed.
There are no new buildings or associated infrastructure proposed for this property as part of
this application.
Sufficient grading and erosion controls will be utilized during and after construction
to prevent soil erosion and runoff from creating unhealthy or dangerous conditions
on the subject property and adjacent properties.
No construction is planned for this property as part of this application.
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The project incorporates access, circulation, and traffic management strategies
sufficient to prevent unreasonable congestion of adjacent roads.
This property does not contain any road frontage. The plat does not indicate the intended
access for the property.
The project's design respects and will provide suitable protection to wetlands,
streams, wildlife habitat as identified in the Open Space Strategy, and any unique
natural features on the site.
The City's Official Wetland Map indicates that there are wetlands on the western edge of
the subject property.
As there are no new buildings or associated infrastructure proposed for this property at this
time, there are no adverse impact to the wetlands as a result of this application.
The project is designed to be visually compatible with the planned development
patterns in the area, as specified in the Comprehensive Plan and the purpose of the
zoning district(s) in which it is located.
The applicant has noted that the newly created lot will be targeted for residential
development. The proposed subdivision is compatible with the planned development
patterns of the SEQ Zoning District, as outlined in Section 9.01 of the Land Development
Regulations.
Open space areas on the site have been located in such a way as to maximize
opportunities for creating contiguous open spaces between adjoining parcels and/or
stream buffer areas.
There are no new buildings or associated infrastructure proposed for this property as part of
this application.
The layout of a subdivision or PUD has been reviewed by the Fire Chief or (designee)
to ensure that adequate fire protection can be provided.
This application does not warrant review by the Fire Chief since there is no development
proposed.
Roads, recreation paths, stormwater facilities, sidewalks, landscaping, utility lines
and lighting have been designed in a manner that is compatible with the extension of
such services and infrastructure to adjacent landowners.
There are no new buildings or associated infrastructure proposed for this property as part of
this application.
Roads, utilities, sidewalks, recreation paths, and lighting are designed in a manner
that is consistent with City utility and roadway plans and maintenance standards.
There are no new buildings or associated infrastructure proposed for this property as part of
this application.
The project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan
for the affected district(s).
The proposed subdivision is in conformance with the South Burlington Comprehensive
Plan.
Lot Layout
According to Section 15.10 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations, a
minimum width to length ratio of one to five (1:5) shall be used as a guideline by the
Development Review Board in evaluating lot proportions. Square or roughly square lots
shall not be approved. This standard is being met.
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Motion by AY Li, �kla�� l�_ seconded by rim F4Acy
to approve Final Plat Application #SD-05-85 of Dorset Street Associates, subject to the
following conditions:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations shall remain in full effect, except as amended
herein.
2) This project shall be completed as shown on the plat submitted by the applicant, on
file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3) The plan shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval of
the Administrative Officer. Four (4) copies of the approved revised plan shall be
submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to recording the plat.
a) The applicant shall indicate the proposed access for this property on the subdivision
plat.
4) Any changes to the final plat plan shall require approval of the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
5) The final plat plan (survey plat) shall be recorded in the land records within 180 days
or this approval is null and void. The plan shall be signed by the Board Chair or
Clerk prior to recording. Prior to recording the final plat plan, the applicant shall
submit a copy of the survey plat in digital format. The format of the digital
information shall require approval of the Director of Planning and Zoning.
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Mark Behr — re nay/abstain/not present
Matthew Birmingham nay/abstain/not present
Chuck Bolton — ea ay abstain/not present
John Dinklage ea nay/abstain/not present
Roger Farley — nay/abstain/not present
Larry Kupferman —Veanay/abstain/not present
Gayle Quimby yey/abstain/not present
Motion carried by a vote of I-! - Z!
Signed this -�y day of d. y��„(�22005, by
John Dinklage, Chaif
Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental
Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRCP 76 in writing, within 30 days of the date this
decision is issued. The fee is $225.00. 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 VSA 4472 (d) (exclusivity of remedy;
finality).
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