HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 09B_SD-19-24_390 Garden St_Snyder Braverman Development_PP FP_reconsideration DRAFTCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
SNYDER BRAVERMAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC
390 GARDEN STREET
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPLICATION #SD‐19‐24
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
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Preliminary and final plat application #SD‐19‐24 of Snyder‐Braverman Development Co., LLC to subdivide an
existing 21.74 acre lot into six lots of 0.43 acres (Lot M1), 0.69 acres (Lot M2), 1.33 acres (Lot M3), 1.35
acres (Garden Street), 5.86 acres (Lot N) and 12.08 acres (Lot L), for the purpose of constructing Garden
Street and a project south of Garden Street on Lots M1, M2 and M3 which will be reviewed under separate
site plan application, 390 Garden Street.
The Development Review Board held and closed a public hearing on Tuesday September 4, 2019. The
applicant was represented by Ken Braverman, Andy Rowe, and Tim McKenzie.
On September 17, 2019 the Board elected to re‐open the hearing in order to consider additional testimony
pertaining to the construction phasing of Garden Street
The Board held the re‐opened public hearing on Tuesday, October 15th.
Based on testimony provided at the above mentioned public hearings 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. The Project consists of subdividing a parcel into six (6) lots.
2. The owner of record of the subject properties is South Burlington City Center, LLC.
3. The application was received on August 12, 2019.
4. The subject property is located in the Form Based Code District Transect Zone 4 and Transect
Zone 5.
5. The plans submitted consist of four pages prepared by Lamoureux & Dickinson Consulting
Engineers, Inc., as follows.
Sheet No. Plan Title Plan Preparation Date
PL‐1 Subdivision Plat 7/15/2019
PL‐1 Subdivision Plat Draft Future Development* 7/29/2019
PL‐1 Subdivision Plat Draft Future Development* 7/29/2019
D1 Garden Street (South Segment) Concept Layout 8/12/2019
PL‐1 Subdivision Plat With Future Pedestrian Easements 7/15/2019**
*Two sheets were provided with the same name and date. The content is the same except one
shows existing contours.
**This plan was received by the Board on 9/4/2019 and was not part of the initial application
submittal
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6. The Sketch Plan application (#SD‐19‐16) for this project was heard by the Board on July 2, 2019.
7. The Applicant is proposing to subdivide one existing parcel into six lots in preparation for
development on Lots M1, M2 and M3. Lot L will include the stormwater treatment facility for
Lots M1, M2 and M3, as well as being planned for future subdivision and development. Plans
for future development of Lot N are not known at this time. Garden Street is a planned street
on the City’s official map. The development of Lots M1 through M3 will be subject to
administrative review through the Form Based Code process.
A) ZONING DISTRICT & DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
There are no minimum lot dimensions within the T4 or T5 zoning districts.
8.04 Blocks, Streets and Alleys
A. General Standards
(1) Purpose. To implement the goals of the Comprehensive Plan and purposes of the City Center
FBC District, including transportation, economic development, creation of an active, pedestrian‐
friendly environment, and to implement the intent of block standards identified within the
Building Envelope Standards of each Transect Zone.
Block length is discussed under standard (3) below.
The Board finds the remainder of this criterion met.
(2) Construction of Streets
(a) Where a building is proposed to be located on a lot that is adjacent to a new or extended
street, such street shall be constructed by the applicant pursuant to Article 15 and in
accordance with the requirements of Article 11, Street Typologies.
The Board finds the provided cross section meets the approved Garden Street cross
section.
Based on LDR Section 8.04A(5) pertaining to Connectivity, 8.04B(2) pertaining to Public
Facilities on the Official Map, 15.12D(4) pertaining to Connections to Adjacent Parcels,
and 15.12J pertaining to Street End Alternatives, as well as testimony pertaining to public
works and fire department considerations provided by Staff, the Board finds the applicant
must construct Garden Street from Market Street to the existing bridge on Garden Street
prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the first building with frontage on
Garden Street. The applicant must complete construction of the portion of the Garden
Street from the south side of the right of way to the north curb line, excluding pavement
top coat, prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the first building with frontage
south of Garden Street. Similarly, the applicant must complete construction of the
portion of the Garden Street cross section from the north side of the right of way to the
south curb line, excluding pavement top coat, prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for the first building with frontage north of Garden Street.
(3) Perimeter and Length of Blocks. The minimum/maximum perimeters and lengths of any
block shall be determined by BES, except as otherwise provided for in this article.
As an exempt area, this standard is not applicable.
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(4) Frontage Buildout. Frontage buildout requirements for the applicable Transect Zone shall
apply along all streets pursuant to the BES.
The Board finds the applicant has demonstrated the lots proposed for development can meet the
frontage buildout requirements and the remaining lots are sufficiently large to be subdivided in a
way that meets frontage buildout in the future.
(5) Connectivity. All existing or proposed streets shall connect directly at each end to another
existing public street, or planned or proposed street listed as a qualifying street type in the
applicable BES. This requirement, however, shall not apply to the planned street extending
north from Barrett Street depicted on the City Center Form Based Code Primary & Secondary
Street & Block Standard applicability map.
The applicant has provided a conceptual site plan for the purpose of showing the configuration of
Garden Street within the subdivided ROW. The Board finds this criterion met.
(6) Build‐to‐Zones
The Board finds this criterion not applicable to this subdivision application.
B. Location of blocks and streets.
(1) Applicability of block lengths and perimeters.
The subject property is exempt from block lengths and perimeter standards
(2) Public Facilities on the Official Map: Where a planned street or any other planned public
feature, facility, or improvement is shown on a parcel or lot on the Official Map, the owner of
such parcel or lot shall provide an irrevocable offer of dedication of such planned street or
planned public feature, facility for improvement to the City at the time of an application for land
development on such parcel or lot. In the event that the applicant proposes a private street, a
plan clearly depicting the area of such street shall be recorded in the land records prior to the
issuance of any zoning permit. The following additional standards shall apply in either instance:
The proposed City right of way for Garden Street is shown on the official map. The Board has no
concerns with this project’s compliance with the official map. There are other roads within the
proposed lot shown on the official map. Pursuant to 24 VSA 4421, Official Map, planned public
facilities must be accommodated in a proposed development.
In a recent decision, #MS‐19‐02, the Administrative Officer denied an application for stormwater
facilities to be constructed on the western segment of Lot L. The reason for the denial is that
pursuant to 24 VSA 4421 the applicant failed to accommodate planned public facilities. That
action has triggered the City Council’s obligation to consider whether to acquire the planned
north‐south roadway segment within Lots N and L. City Council has declined to do so. Therefore
the applicant is no longer obligated to provide an irrevocable offer for the planned north‐south
street. The current proposal does not preclude the east‐west roadway located within Lot N. At
such time as development on Lot N is contemplated, this east west roadway will need to be
addressed.
The Board finds this criterion met.
(a) Where applicable, the applicant shall construct such street in accordance with the
requirements of these Regulations;
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(b) N/A
(c) Where the City identifies a specific Street Type on the Official Map, such street shall
comply with the standards for that street type in Article 11;
(d) – (e) N/A
The applicant is proposing to construct the portion of Garden Street in accordance with the
approved Garden Street cross section. An offer of dedication will be made prior to site plan
approval for development of the subdivided lots. The Board finds this criterion met.
C. – E. N/A
F. Alleys. Alleys are encouraged in the City Center Form Based Code (FBC) District to minimize curb
cuts and to provide access to parking and service areas behind buildings. Alley locations and
dimensions are not fixed but shall be designed to accommodate the alley’s purpose.
No alleys are proposed. Applicant is proposing one curb cut to serve Lots M1, M2 and M3 and the
adjacent portion of Lot L which will comply with 8.13(D)(4) pertaining to curb cut spacing. The
Board finds this criterion met.
11.02C Street Type Standards
(1) Street, streetscape and any other construction or improvements along or within the existing or
proposed right‐of‐way for Market Street, Garden Street and Midas Drive and for the Williston
Road intersections of Midas Street/White Street and Patchen Road/Hinesburg Road shall
conform to engineered plans developed by the City and as modified by the Director of Public
Works.
The proposed Garden Street cross section conforms to the cross section approved by City Council.
The Board finds this criterion met.
A) ARTICLE 13 SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
13.06 Landscaping, Screening and Street Trees
13.14 Bicycle Parking & Storage
13.17 Fences
13.18 Utility Cabinets
The applicant has provided a draft site plan for the purposes of showing the proposed configuration for
Garden Street and how the development on Lots M1, M2 and M3 is proposed to be generally configured.
The applicable standards of Article 13 will be reviewed as part of the site plan application for the Form
Based Code district.
B) 15.18 CRITERIA FOR REVIEW OF PUDS, SUDVIDISIONS, TRANSECT ZONE SUBDIVISIONS AND MASTER
PLANS
Standards (1), (2), (6), and (7) pertain specifically to site design and are not applicable for review of
this subdivision.
(3) The project incorporates access, circulation and traffic management strategies sufficient to
prevent unreasonable congestion of adjacent roads. In making this finding the DRB may rely
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on the findings of a traffic study submitted by the applicant, and the findings of any
technical review by City staff or consultants.
The applicant is proposing a 64‐foot right of way to be subject to an irrevocable offer of
dedication to the City of South Burlington for the purposes of a future public street. The
construction of the public street will be completed by the applicant prior to the City’s
acceptance, and the phasing of such construction is discussed above.
The applicant is proposing a 50‐foot wide shared access easement for the purposes of
providing primary vehicular access to proposed Lots M1, M2 and M3 as well as the adjacent
portion of Lot L.
The Board finds this criterion met.
(4) 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. In making this finding the DRB shall utilize the provisions of Article 12 of these
Regulations related to wetlands and stream buffers, and may seek comment from the
Natural Resources Committee with respect to the project’s impact on natural resources.
At this time, the applicant is not proposing any development for the subdivided parcels. The
applicant has indicated that in the near future, their intent is to develop Lots M1 and M2 with
buildings, Lot M3 with parking, and the western portion of Lot L with a stormwater facility.
Plans for the remainder of Lot L and for all of Lot N are unknown at this time. The Board
approved a conditional use application (#CU‐18‐01) for the proposed wetland impacts of the
overall development.
(5) 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. For Transect Zone subdivisions, this standard shall apply only to the
location of lot lines, streets and street types, and natural resources identified in Article XII
of these Regulations.
The Board finds the proposed transect zone subdivision creates lots which facilitate the type
of dense development prioritized for the Form Based Code district.
(8) 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 properties. For Transect Zone subdivisions, this
standard shall only apply to the location and type of roads, recreation paths, and sidewalks.
The Board finds the proposed Garden Street type and configuration compatible with the
official map. Related approvals for this parcel include a recreation path connection to
Dumont Park through the location of the south end of Lot M2. The applicant has provided a
drawing showing how the future pedestrian easement locations can be accommodated by
the proposed subdivision. The Board finds this criterion met.
(9) Roads, utilities, sidewalks, recreation paths, and lighting are designed in a manner that is
consistent with City utility and roadway plans and maintenance standards, absent a specific
agreement with the applicant related to maintenance that has been approved by the City
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Council. For Transect Zone subdivisions, this standard shall only apply to the location and
type of roads, recreation paths, and sidewalks.
As discussed pertaining to Section 8.04 above, the proposed Garden Street location is
compatible with the official map and the cross section is consistent with the approved cross
section for Garden Street.
(10) The project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan for the
affected district(s).
The Project is located in the Central District. The objectives of the central district pertain to
creation of a City Center with a strong identity and mix of uses, including residential and non‐
residential uses, open spaces areas, and centralized stormwater management features.
Emphasis is given to promotion of interconnectivity which will result in minimizing parking
demand. The Board finds this criterion met.
(11) The project’s design incorporates strategies that minimize site disturbance and integrate
structures, landscaping, natural hydrologic functions, and other techniques to generate less
runoff from developed land and to infiltrate rainfall into underlying soils and groundwater
as close as possible to where it hits the ground. For Transect Zone subdivisions, this standard
shall apply only to the location of natural resources identified in Article XII of these
Regulations.
The Board approved a conditional use application (#CU‐18‐01) for the proposed wetland
impacts for the overall development. The Board finds this criterion met.
DECISION
Motion by ___, seconded by ___, to approve Preliminary and Final Plat Application #SD‐19‐24 of Snyder
Braverman Development Co., LLC, subject to the following stipulations:
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 shall require approval of the
Administrative Officer. One copy of the approved revised plat must be submitted to the
Administrative Officer prior to recording the final plat plan.
a. Provide the signature of the land surveyor.
4. Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines, services,
and service modifications must be underground.
5. The proposed project must adhere to standards for erosion control as set forth in Section 16.03 of
the South Burlington Land Development Regulations. In addition, the grading plan must meet the
standards set forth in Section 16.04 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations.
6. Any changes to the final plat plan will require approval of the South Burlington Development Review
Board.
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7. The final plat plan (Boundary Subdivision Plat) must be recorded in the land records within 180 days
or this approval is null and void. The plats shall be signed by the Board Chair or Clerk prior to
recording.
8. A digital PDF version of the approved final plat must be delivered to the Administrative Officer
before recording the final plat plan.
9. A digital file consisting of an ArcGIS or AutoCAD formatted file of the proposed subdivision, including
property lines, easements, and rights of way, either georeferenced or shown in relation to four
easily identifiable fixed points such as manholes, utility poles or hydrants, must be provided to the
Administrative Officer before recording the final plat plan. The format of the digital information shall
require approval of the South Burlington GIS Coordinator.
10. Parking of construction vehicles will be restricted to one side of the road to maintain Fire
Department access during construction.
11. Unless the City of South Burlington has full fee simply ownership prior to the issuance of a zoning
permit for construction of the roadway, the following conditions apply:
a. Prior to recording the final plat plans, all appropriate legal documents including
easements (e.g. irrevocable offer of dedication and warranty deed for the proposed
public road, and utility, sewer, drainage, and water, etc.) shall be submitted to the City
Attorney for approval and recorded in the South Burlington Land Records.
b. Pursuant to Section 15.17 of the Land Development Regulations, the applicant must
submit a Certificate of Title showing the ownership of all property and easements to be
dedicated or acquired by the City to be approved by the City Attorney prior to recording
the final plat plans.
c. In accordance with Section 15.14(E) (2) of the Land Development Regulations, within 14
days of the completion of the public facilities and improvements, the applicant must
submit to the City Engineer “as‐built” construction drawings certified by a licensed
engineer.
d. Section 15.15A of the Land Development Regulations addresses Performance Bonds,
Escrow Accounts and Letters of Credits for Public Facilities and Improvements. Prior to
start of the improvements described in #12 below, the applicant shall post a landscape
bond for the street trees, which shall remain in effect for three (3) years. The amount of
the bond will be determined as part of Site Plan review related to subsequent
application(s).
e. Prior to start of construction of the improvements described in condition #12 below, the
applicant shall post a bond which covers the cost of said improvements plus 15%
contingency, the amount of which must be approved by the City Engineer as part of Site
Plan review related to subsequent application(s).
12. The applicant must construct Garden Street from Market Street to the existing bridge on Garden
Street prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the first building with frontage on
Garden Street. The applicant must complete construction of the portion of the Garden Street
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from the south side of the right of way to the north curb line, excluding pavement top coat,
prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the first building with frontage south of
Garden Street. Similarly, the applicant must complete construction of the portion of the Garden
Street cross section from the north side of the right of way to the south curb line, excluding
pavement top coat, prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the first building with
frontage north of Garden Street.
13. Street trees must be in place along the street prior to adding the final layer of the pavement.
Mark Behr Yea Nay Abstain Not Present
Matt Cota Yea Nay Abstain Not Present
Jim Langan Yea Nay Abstain Not Present
Dawn Philibert Yea Nay Abstain Not Present
Brian Sullivan Yea Nay Abstain Not Present
John Wilking Yea Nay Abstain Not Present
Motion carried by a vote of _ – _ – _.
Signed this ___ day of October 2019, by
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Matt Cota, Chair
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 with the Superior Court,
Environmental Division. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of the notice of appeal also must 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‐
951‐1740 or https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/environmental
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 802.477.2241 to speak with the regional Permit Specialist.