HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-95-0000 - Decision - 0030 Community DriveFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Cynosure, Inc. for
subdivision of a 175 acre lot into six (6) lots of 4.0, 4.59, 4.67,
4.72, 4.80 and 144.66 acres, 115 Kimball Avenue.
On the loth of January, 1995, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approved the request of Cynosure, Inc. for preliminary
plat approval under Section 203 of the South Burlington Subdivision
Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of the subdivision of a 175 acre parcel
into six (6) lots ranging in size from 4.0 acres to 146.66 acres.
Lot #6 is developed with the former Digital plant. The sketch plan
was reviewed on 9/20/94.
2. Access: Access to lots #1 and 2 is proposed to be via a shared
curb cut on Kimball Avenue, access to lots #3 and 4 is proposed to
be via a shared curb cut on Shunpike Road and access to lot #5 is
via a r.o.w. over the easterly access to lot #6. Access to lot #6
is via two (2) existing curb cuts, one on Shunpike Road and one on
Kimball Avenue. Staff recommended that lots #1, 4 and 5 have
access via the existing Digital access road and lots #2 and 3 share
a curb cut on Kimball Avenue across from Shunpike Road.
Any further subdivision of lot #6 will require upgrading the
Digital plant access to City street standards.
3. Lot size/frontage: The minimum lot size requirement of 40,000
square feet (0.92 acres) will be met. The minimum frontage
requirement of 200 feet will be met for lots 1-4 and lot 6. Lot 5
will have no frontage on a public road.
4. Lot #6 is proposed to have 1,250 feet of frontage along Kimball
Avenue, approximately 700 feet of frontage west of lot #1 and 550
feet east of lot #4.
5. Coverage/setbacks (Lot #6): Building coverage is 4.2% (maximum
allowed is 30%). Overall coverage is 13.7% (maximum allowed is
70%). Front yard coverage information should be submitted at final
plat.
Setback requirements are being met.
6. Recreation paths: The City's Official Map and Comprehensive
Plan show future recreation paths/pedestrian trails on this
property. The Recreation Path Committee reviewed the plans and
submitted comments to staff.
7. Wetlands: The preliminary plat plans show the wetlands as
shown on the Official Wetlands Map. The proposed subdivision will
not impact these wetlands.
8. Sidewalks: Section 401.1 (10) of the subdivision regulations
requires sidewalks to be installed along both sides of major and
secondary streets. The Comprehensive Plan classifies Kimball
Avenue as an arterial (major) street which requires sidewalks on
both sides. Based on this requirement, staff recommended that a
sidewalk be constructed along the frontage of the applicant's
property or upon recommendation of the Recreation Path Committee a
bike path.
9. Sewer: The applicant should indicate the amount of sewer
allocation being requested prior to final plat.
10. Other:
--- the base flood elevation data should be provided.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the preliminary plat application of Cynosure,
Inc. for subdivision of a 175 acre lot into six (6) lots of 4.0,
4.59, 4.67, 4.72, 4.80 and 146.66 acres, 115 Kimball Avenue. The
property is currently developed with the former Digital
manufacturing plant, as depicted on a four (4) page set of plans,
page one (1) entitled "Plat of Land of the Digital Equipment
Corporation, South Burlington, VT" prepared by Trudell Consulting
Engineers, Inc., dated 8/4/76, last revised 5/22/81, with the
following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. Prior to issuance of a zoning permit or start of utility
construction, all appropriate legal documents including easements
(e.g., utility, sewer, drainage, water, recreation path, etc.)
shall be submitted to the City Attorney for approval and recorded
in the South Burlington land records.
3. Prior to issuance of a zoning permit or start of utility
construction, bonds to cover the costs of utility,and sidewalk
construction shall be posted. The amount of the bond shall be
approved by the City Engineer.
4. In accordance with Section 301.5 of the subdivision
regulations, within 14 days of completion of required improvements
(e.g., water mains, sanitary sewers, storm drains, etc) the
developer shall submit to the City Engineer "as -built" construction
drawings certified by a registered engineer.
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5. The plans shall be revised prior to final plat submission as
follows:
a. The site plan (sheet SPl) shall be revised to show that
lots #1,4 and 5 will have access via the existing Digital
access roads. Lots #2 and #3 shall share a curb cut on Kimball
Avenue across from Shunpike Road.
b. The plan shall show a recreation path easement in a
location agreed to by the applicant, recreation path
committee, and staff.
C. The site plan (sheet SP1) shall be revised to include
front yard coverage information for lot #6.
d. The plan shall be revised to include the base flood
information data.
6. Prior to final plat submission the applicant shall indicate the
sewer allocation being requested.
7. Any further subdivision of lot #6 shall require upgrading the
Digital plant access to City street standards.
8. The final plat plans shall be submitted within 12 months or
this approval is null and void.
Chairman or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
Date
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