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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD 4 SEPTEMBER 2018
The South Burlington Development Review Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, 4
September 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street.
MEMBERS PRESENT: B. Miller, Chair; J. Smith, J. Wilking, F. Kochman, B. Sullivan, M. Behr (by
phone)
ALSO PRESENT: M. Keene, Development Review Planner; S. Vallee; L. Shayne; J. Anderson; C.
Galipeau
1. Directions on emergency evacuation procedures from conference room:
Mr. Miller provided directions on emergency evacuation procedures.
2. Additions, deletions, or changes in order of agenda items:
As the applicant for item #5 was not present, members agreed to move that item to the end of
the agenda.
3. Comments and questions from the public not related to the Agenda:
No issues were raised.
4. Announcements:
There were no announcements.
5. (formerly item #6) Site plan application #SP‐18‐42 of The Schoolhouse, Inc., to amend
a previously approved planned unit development consisting of: 1) 160 single family
lots, 2) 60 duplex units, 3) 1 15,200 sq. ft. private educational facility which includes a
child care facility, licensed non‐residential use for 59 students. The amendment
consists of after‐the‐fact approval for wetland and wetland buffer impacts for the
purpose of an outdoor play area and wetland educational area, boardwalk, fence and
wetland buffer rehabilitation, 8 Catkin Drive:
Ms. Shayne said they are amending the site plan for a playground and boardwalk to access the
wetland for educational purposes.
Mr. Kochman asked why this is an after‐the‐fact application. Ms. Shayne said they thought they
had done all they needed to do. They went to the Agency of Natural Resources and have done
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what they said was needed. She explained that they tried to reduce impacts but need the
space.
Ms. Miller noted the addition of one bike rack.
Ms. Smith asked the ages of the children. Ms. Shayne said up to 8th grade.
Mr. Behr asked what the mitigation consisted of and more specifics on the after‐the‐fact
approval. Ms. Shayne the approval is for an outdoor play area with play equipment in a buffer
space. She indicated educational area which will be returned to a wetland. She also indicated
all the restoration area still to be done.
No other issues were raised.
Mr. Kochman moved to close SP‐18‐42. Mr. Behr seconded. Motion passed 6‐0.
6. (formerly item #7) Continued Sketch Plan Application #SD‐18‐16 of R. L. Vallee, Inc., to
demolish an existing hotel and a portion of an existing service station and create a
planned unit development consisting of an expanded service station with four
additional fueling positions for a total of 12, and associated 9000 sq. ft. retail sales
building, 793 and 907 Shelburne Road:
Mr. Sullivan stepped down due to a potential conflict of interest.
Mr. Vallee noted there were two issues to be addressed: a legal use issue and design
compliance issues related to parking in front of the store. With regard to the latter issue, Mr.
Vallee said they have redesigned the plan, losing a few parking spaces, so that parking is now
not in front of the building. The design is compliant with respect to green space coverage. He
noted green space on the plan, including the tank area which will be covered with planters.
The legal issue concerns expansion of the fueling area to include the canopy and 2 more fueling
pumps (4 fueling stations). They are providing a legal analysis by Jon Anderson indicating the
belief that this is not an “expansion” but an “intensification” of use. There is also the issue of
whether taking money for fuel sales at the convenience store constitutes a non‐conforming use
on the southern parcel.
Mr. Miller noted there is still a big grade on the northern to southern parcel. Mr. Galipeau said
the trick will be to maintain the ADA grading. If the parking were in front, they could keep it
more level. It is basically a 10% slope (208 to 193).
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Mr. Kochman asked if there is an at‐grade entrance on Shelburne. The applicant said they will
have curb cuts at the north and south end. Exiting cars will go up a grade which will then
flatten out. The applicant also indicated an access via Hannaford Drive to K‐Mart Plaza which
will help to keep motorists off Route 7. Mr. Galipeau said the connection to the Hannaford will
be a busy access. Mr. Wilking noted that the Hannaford project will be raising the grade of the
road. That should be taken into account at preliminary plat. Ms. Keene said the applicant can
view the Hannaford plans in the office.
Mr. Miller said he is still concerned with the expansion of an existing use and would like to have
the City Attorney review Mr. Anderson’s memorandum. Mr. Kochman noted this is a 50%
increase in the number of pumps, but he was willing to read Mr. Anderson’s comments and the
cases he has cited.
Mr. Behr questioned the tight aisle near the parking area. Ms. Keene said that won’t be
allowed as it is only 15 feet which is below the minimum standard. Mr. Vallee said they can
address that. Mr. Kochman asked if they really needed so much parking.
Ms. Keene asked if there is a minimum standard as to how much space must be allowed around
a fueling station. The applicant said he has seen tighter spaces.
Mr. Vallee said the footprint of the non‐conforming use is going down, even though there is an
intensification issue. He argued that they could lower price or make the site nicer and intensify
the use without adding pumps.
Mr. Wilking said he is still concerned about whether this is in fact a PUD.
Ms. Smith said she would also like to discuss the office use with the City Attorney.
Members asked for a brief deliberative session following which Mr. Miller recommended
continuing the sketch plan to give the City Attorney and Mr. Kochman time to read through Mr.
Anderson’s presentation. He said the meeting of 2 October is available.
Ms. Smith said that before they move forward with a traffic evaluation there needs to be a
determination on the number of pumps. Members agreed.
Mr. Kochman moved to continue SD‐18‐16 to 2 October 2018. Mr. Wilking seconded. Motion
passed 6‐0.
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Mr. Sullivan rejoined the Board.
7. Miscellaneous permit application #MS‐18‐04 of Alexandra Fogg for stormwater
upgrades within the VELCO property. The upgrades consist of construction of a gravel
wetland and pretreatment forebays, Nesti Drive:
Ms. Keene advised that this application could not be heard tonight as the applicants had failed
to post the necessary signage advising of the hearings.
Members agreed to hear these applications on 2 October.
Mr. Kochman moved to continue MS‐18‐04 and SP‐18‐43 to 2 October 2018. Mr. Behr
seconded. Motion passed 6‐0.
8. Site Plan Application #SP‐18‐43 of Chamberlin Construction to amend a previously
approved plan for a 32,000 sq. ft. of temperature controlled self‐storage and 35,850
sq. ft. of self‐storage in 8 buildings. The amendment consists of constructing a
conveyance swale and pretreatment forebay. The pretreatment forebay discharges to
a gravel wetland proposed to be located on the adjacent property, 123 Nesti Drive:
As there was no one present to represent the applicant and the related application #MS‐18‐04
was continued to 2 October 2018, Members agreed to continue this item to 2 October 2018 as
well.
Mr. Kochman moved to continue MS‐18‐04 and SP‐18‐43 to 2 October 2018. Mr. Behr
seconded. Motion passed 6‐0.
9. (formerly #5): Design Review Application #DR‐18‐07 of Yana Walder to revise a Master
Signage Permit for a new free‐standing sign, 359 Dorset Street:
Members agreed to consider the application though the applicant was not present. Members
reviewed the proposal and had no issues.
Mr. Kochman asked if they can allow the bottom blank panel. Ms. Keene said that because it is
not a sign, it is OK. She noted that the applicant will still need to apply for a Permanent Sign
Permit.
Mr. Wilking moved to close DR‐18‐07. Ms. Smith seconded. Motion passed 6‐0.
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10. Minutes of 21 August 2018:
Mr. Wilking moved to approve the Minutes of 21 August 2018 as written. Ms. Smith seconded.
Motion passed 6‐0.
As there was no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned by
common consent at 8:19 p.m.
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