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Findings of Fact and Decision
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
PETER EWING
133 CHEESEFACTORY LANE
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATION #SD‐19‐04
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Final plat application #SD‐19‐04 of Peter Ewing to subdivide an existing 13.2 acre undeveloped parcel
into two (2) lots of 3.6 acres and 9.6 acres for the purpose of constructing a single family home on the
3.6 acre lot and conserving the 9.6 acre lot, and providing access to three new home lots in Shelburne,
133 Cheesefactory Lane.
The Development Review Board held a public hearing on Tuesday March 5, 2019. Peter Ewing and ___
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. The Project consists of subdividing an existing 13.2 acre undeveloped parcel into two (2) lots of
3.6 acres and 9.6 acres, 133 Cheesefactory Lane.
2. The owners of record of the subject property are Linka R. Lee Living Trust, Sawyer W. Lee Living
Trust, the Ewing Farm Trust
3. The application was received on February 2, 2019.
4. The subject property is located in the Southeast Quadrant – Natural Resource Protection (SEQ‐
NRP) sub‐district.
5. The plans submitted consist of the following pages.
Sheet # Name Date Prepared By
1 Subdivision Plat 1/2019 Kitteridge Land Surveying, PLLC
2 Subdivision Plat 1/2019 Kitteridge Land Surveying, PLLC
P1 Partitioning of Ewing Farm
Family Trust
11/28/2018 Civil Engineering Associates, Inc.
C2.01 Site Plan 1/29/2019 The Ewing Family Farm Trust &
The Ewing Family Trust
W1 Wetland Impact Area
Worksheet and Crossing Option
8/20/2018 Civil Engineering Associates, Inc.
W2 Erosion Control Notes and
Details
8/7/2018 Civil Engineering Associates, Inc.
6. The Board issued a preliminary plat approval for the project on September 6, 2018.
7. The applicant is proposing a two lot subdivision in South Burlington and a three lot subdivision in
Shelburne. The Shelburne lots will be accessed exclusively through a private driveway off
Cheesefactory Lane in South Burlington.
A) ZONING DISTRICT & DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Article 9 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations stablishes the following general review
standards for all site plan applications located within the Southeast Quadrant.
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The Project is located in the Southeast Quadrant ‐ Natural Resource Protection (SEQ‐NRP) district. The
SEQ‐NRP district has certain restrictions on the type of development which may occur, discussed under SEQ
standards below. Dimensional standards are as follows.
SEQ‐NRP Required Proposed
Lot #2
Proposed
Lot #2B
Min. Lot Size 12,000 sf 92,783 sf 418,176 sf
Max. Building Coverage 15% 0.6%* 0%
Max. Overall Coverage 30% 3.3%* 0%
Min. Front Setback 20 ft. > 20 ft. N/A
Min. Side Setback 10 ft. > 10 ft. N/A
Min. Rear Setback 30 ft. > 30 ft. N/A
Building Height
(pitched roof)
28 ft. 28 ft. N/A
Zoning Compliance
* Staff has estimated building and overall coverage based on provided plans. Coverages
provided on the submitted application form do not match the areas on the plans.
B) 15.18 CRITERIA FOR REVIEW OF PUDS, SUDVIDISIONS, TRANSECT ZONE SUBDIVISIONS
AND MASTER PLANS
(1) Sufficient water supply and wastewater disposal capacity is available to meet the needs of
the project in conformance with applicable State and City requirements, as evidenced by a
City water allocation, City wastewater allocation, and/or Vermont Water and Wastewater
Permit from the Department of Environmental Conservation.
The proposed development will be served by private water and wastewater systems. The
Board finds this criterion met.
(2) Sufficient grading and erosion controls will be utilized during construction and after
construction to prevent soil erosion and runoff from creating unhealthy or dangerous
conditions on the subject property and adjacent properties. In making this finding, the DRB
may rely on evidence that the project will be covered under the General Permit for
Construction issued by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation.
The Board finds the applicant must amend their erosion control plan notes to indicate that a
minimum of four (4) inches of top soil shall be provided to cover overall finished slopes, in
accordance with Section 16.04A.
(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
on the findings of a traffic study submitted by the applicant, and the findings of any
technical review by City staff or consultants.
The Board finds the proposed development of four residential (one in South Burlington and
three in Shelburne) units will have no adverse impact on congestion of adjacent roads.
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The Board finds the applicant must seek DRB approval for construction of additional homes
beyond the four shown on the approved site plan accessed solely via the proposed private
road, regardless of whether any additional homes are to be located in South Burlington or in
Shelburne, and that this shall be recorded as a notice of conditions.
(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.
The applicant performed a wetland survey on the portion of the Site affected by the proposed
development. The Board finds that a wetland survey on the remainder of the Site is not
necessary for the proposed subdivision. The applicant has obtained state wetland permit
2014‐480.01 reflecting the proposed impacts as part of the final plat application. This is a
requirement of Section 12.02E(2). The Board finds this criterion met.
(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 development visually compatible with the low‐density
development patterns identified for the Natural Resource Protection district.
(6) 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.
For Transect Zone subdivisions, this standard shall apply only to the location of natural
resources identified in Article XII of these Regulations and proposed open spaces to be
dedicated to the City of South Burlington.
The Board finds this criterion to be met through the conservation of lands and the low density
proposed.
(7) The layout of a subdivision or PUD has been reviewed by the Fire Chief or his designee to
insure that adequate fire protection can be provided, with the standards for approval
including, but not be limited to, minimum distance between structures, street width,
vehicular access from two directions where possible, looping of water lines, water flow and
pressure, and number and location of hydrants. All aspects of fire protection systems shall
be designed and installed in accordance with applicable codes in all areas served by
municipal water. This standard shall not apply to Transect Zone subdivisions.
See discussion of fire safety considerations under 9.06D(4) below.
(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.
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The minimum required road width described in Section 15.12 is 20 feet. See Subdivision
Standard 9 immediately below for further discussion.
(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
Council. For Transect Zone subdivisions, this standard shall only apply to the location and
type of roads, recreation paths, and sidewalks.
Road standards are discussed in Section 3.05B and 15.12D.
3.05B. Lots with No Road Frontage
(2) The Development Review Board may approve subdivision or development of
lots with no frontage on a public street, as long as access to such a street by a permanent
easement or right‐of‐way at least twenty (20) feet in width is provided, according to the
following procedures:
(a) …
(b) Conditions of Approval. Any application to create a new lot with no road
frontage shall be subject to the requirements and major subdivision criteria of
Article 15 of these Regulations in addition to this section.
(i) Number of lots and/or dwelling units on a private right‐of‐way. The
Development Review Board shall limit the number of developable lots on a
private right‐of‐way to three (3) and/or the number of multi‐family units to
ten (10), whichever is less, beyond which a public street shall be required
(See Article 15, Subdivision). The Development Review Board shall require a
public street if the number of developable lots is greater than three (3)
and/or the number of multi‐family units is ten (10) or more, whichever is
less. The Development Review Board may also limit the length of a private
right‐of‐way, and may impose other conditions as may be necessary to
assure adequate emergency access to all lots and dwelling units.
(ii) The Development Review Board may require a right‐of way wider than
the twenty (20) foot minimum if it is to serve more than one (1) lot.
(iii) The Development Review Board may impose conditions to insure the
maintenance and permanency of a private right‐of‐way and to insure that
a right‐of‐way will not place a burden on municipal services.
Under existing conditions, there is one home on one lot served by the private roadway
proposed to be extended. The applicant is proposing to add four more homes. One will
be located on its own lot in South Burlington, and three more will each be located on their
own lot in Shelburne. The three homes in Shelburne are accessed via a single point in
South Burlington and therefore are considered as one lot for the purpose of this standard.
The Board finds this criterion met.
15.12 Standards for Roadways, Parking and Circulation
D. Criteria for Public and Private Roadways
(3) Private Roadways allowed. The DRB may at its discretion approve a
roadway or roadways within a subdivision or PUD to be private if one or more
of the following situations applies:
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(a) (b) not applicable
(c) The proposed roadway serves five (5) or fewer single‐family or
duplex dwellings, an any combination of the two types of dwellings.
The applicant is proposing to construct four additional homes off the private roadway,
plus one existing home for a total of five. The Board finds the applicant shall not be
permitted to develop an additional home, regardless of whether it is located in Shelburne
or South Burlington, without creating a public roadway. The applicant must record a
notice of conditions to this effect.
E. Standards for Construction of Roadways
(1) all streets shall be constructed completely by the applicant.
(2) N/A
(3) All private roadways shall be built to the specifications set forth in this
section with the exception of curbing and widths. All private roadways shall be
a minimum width of twenty‐six (26) feet with parking and twenty (20) feet
without parking.
(4) Modification of Roadway Standards.
(a) In any PUD or non‐Transect Zone subdivision, the DRB may
specifically authorize modification of the City’s roadway standards in Table
15‐1 below if it specifically finds that such modification is in furtherance of
Comprehensive Plan policies and the goals for the specific zoning district in
which a project is located, and that such modification is consistent with
provisions for the public health, safety and welfare and the orderly
development of the City. In making such a finding, the DRB shall consider
the recommendation of the City Engineer, Director of Public Works and Fire
Chief with respect to the City’s ability to provide public services to the
proposed subdivision or PUD.
At preliminary plat, the Board grants the applicant a waiver to allow construction
of a gravel road with a 15‐inch gravel base course and 3‐inch crusher run gravel
top course.
At preliminary plat, the Board indicated that the road must be 20 feet wide except
at the wetland crossing where it must be 18 feet wide, and that the proposed
home in South Burlington be equipped with a residential sprinkler system. The
provide “Proposed Conditions Site Plan,” Sheet W1 prepared by Civil engineering
Associates, Inc. shows the required road width. The Board finds these criteria
met.
(10) The project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the municipal Plan for the affected
district(s).
The Board found this criterion to be satisfied at preliminary plat. No changes affecting this criterion have
been made and it continues to be satisfied. Conservation is discussed further under 9.12A(2) below.
(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
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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 finds the low density of the proposed development protective of natural features.
The total impervious of the proposed project, including the proposed access road, appears to
exceed one acre and therefore is required to obtain a State stormwater discharge permit. It
also appears the total impervious in South Burlington exceeds one half acre and must
therefore meet the standards of Article 12 pertaining to stormwater. The Board cannot
approve this project until the Article 12 standards are met.
C) 9.06 SOUTHEAST QUADRANT DIMENSIONAL AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE
TO ALL SUB‐DISTRICTS.
The following standards shall apply to development and improvements within the entire SEQ.
A. Height. See Article 3.07.
Article 3.07 states that the requirements of Table C‐2, Dimensional Standards, apply for the
maximum number of stories and the maximum height. Waivers are not available for
structures with the SEQ zoning district.
The Project is located within the SEQ‐NRP district. The Board finds this criterion met.
B. Open Space and Resource Protection.
(1) Open space areas on the site shall be located in such a way as to maximize opportunities for
creating usable, contiguous open spaces between adjoining parcels
The Board finds this criterion to be met through the conservation of lands and the low density
proposed.
(2) Building lots, streets and other structures shall be located in a manner consistent with the
Regulating Plan for the applicable sub‐district allowing carefully planned development at
the average densities provided in this bylaw.
The subdivided property may only be developed with one dwelling unit as discussed under
9.12 below. The Board finds this criterion met.
(3) A plan for the proposed open spaces and/or natural areas and their ongoing management
shall be established by the applicant.
See discussion under 9.12 below.
(4) Sufficient grading and erosion controls shall be employed during construction and after
construction to prevent soil erosion and runoff from creating unhealthy or dangerous
conditions on the subject property and adjacent properties. In making this finding, the
Development Review Board may rely on evidence that the project will be covered under the
General Permit for Construction issued by the Vermont Department of Environmental
Conservation.
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See discussion under Subdivision Standard 15.18(2) above.
(5) Sufficient suitable landscaping and fencing shall be provided to protect wetland, stream, or
primary or natural community areas and buffers in a manner that is aesthetically
compatible with the surrounding landscape. Chain link fencing other than for agricultural
purposes shall be prohibited within PUDs; the use of split rail or other fencing made of
natural materials is encouraged.
At preliminary plat, the Board found the layout of the proposed subdivision and access road
adequately protective of natural resource areas without additional landscaping or fencing.
No changes affecting compliance with this criterion have been made.
C. Agriculture. The conservation of existing agricultural production values is encouraged through
development planning that supports agricultural uses (including but not limited to development
plans that create contiguous areas of agricultural use), provides buffer areas between existing
agricultural operations and new development, roads, and infrastructure, or creates new
opportunities for agricultural use (on any soil group) such as but not limited to community‐
supported agriculture.
The Board finds this criterion met.
D. Public Services and Facilities. In the absence of a specific finding by the Development Review
Board that an alternative location and/or provision is approved for a specific development,
the location of buildings, lots, streets and utilities shall conform with the location of planned
public facilities as depicted on the Official Map, including but not limited to recreation paths,
streets, park land, schools, and sewer and water facilities.
E.
(1) Sufficient water supply and wastewater disposal capacity shall be available to meet the
needs of the project in conformance with applicable State and City requirement, as
evidenced by a City water allocation, City wastewater allocation, and/or Vermont Water
and Wastewater Permit from the Department of Environmental Conservation.
The proposed development will be served by private water and wastewater systems. The
Board finds this criterion met.
(2) Recreation paths, storm water facilities, sidewalks, landscaping, utility lines, and lighting
shall be designed in a manner that is compatible with the extension of such services and
infrastructure to adjacent properties.
The applicant has indicated utility lines will be located within the roadway easement but not
under the road, except at the wetland and wetland buffer crossing where utilities will be
located beneath the road. The Board finds this criterion met.
(3) Recreation paths, utilities, sidewalks, and lighting shall be designed in a manner that is
consistent with City utility plans and maintenance standards, absent a specific agreement
with the applicant related to maintenance that has been approved by the City Council.
The Board finds this criterion met.
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(4) The plan shall be reviewed by the Fire Chief or his designee to insure that adequate fire
protection can be provided, with the standards for evaluation including, but not limited to,
minimum distance between structures, street width, vehicular access from two directions
where possible, looping of water lines, water flow and pressure, and number and location
of hydrants.
Fire Chief comments were addressed at preliminary plat. No changes affecting compliance
with this criterion have been made.
D. Circulation. The project shall incorporate access, circulation and traffic management strategies
sufficient to prevent unsafe conditions on adjacent roads and sufficient to create connectivity
for pedestrians, bicycles, vehicles, school transportation, and emergency service vehicles
between neighborhoods. In making this finding the Development Review Board may rely on
the findings of a traffic study submitted by the applicant, and the findings of any technical
review by City staff or consultants.
(1) Roads shall be designed in a manner that is compatible with the extension of such services
and infrastructure to adjacent properties.
(2) Roads shall be designed in a manner that is consistent with City roadway plans and
maintenance standards, absent a specific agreement with the applicant related to
maintenance that has been approved by the City Council.
(3) The provisions of Section 15.12(D)(4) related to connections between adjacent streets and
neighborhoods shall apply.
With a 20‐foot roadway (18‐feet at wetland crossing), the Board finds this criterion met.
D) 9.07 SOUTHEAST QUADRANT REGULATING PLANS
A. N/A
B. General Provisions
(1) N/A
(2) All residential lots created on or after the effective date of this bylaw in any SEQ sub‐district
shall confirm to a standard minimum lot width to depth ratio of one to two (1:2), with ratios of
1:2.5 to 1:5 recommended
The proposed triangular lot has a width to depth ratio of approximately 1:1. However given the
restrictions on development of adjacent parcels this subdivision creates, the Board has no concerns
about the provided ratio.
C. – D. N/A
E) 9.12 SEQ‐NRP SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
A. Any lot that lies entirely within a SEQ‐NRP sub‐district is subject to the following supplemental
regulations:
(1) N/A
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(2) Such lot may be developed with a residence or residences pursuant to a conservation plan
approved by the Development Review Board. See 9.12(B) below.
(3) N/A
The applicant has indicated they will be preserving approximately 9.6 acres of land by sale to the
Nature Conservancy, identified as Lot 2B on the provided Site Plan. The applicant has provided a draft
conservation plan for Lot 2B, which involves the Nature Conservancy, the intended buyer of Lot 2B,
placing restrictions on the land for the purpose of conservation. The Board finds that the provided
draft conservation easement provided by the Nature Conservancy adequately meets the requirements
of 9.12A(2) and the sale of land to the Nature Conservancy and finalization of the draft conservation
easement document, including recording thereof, must occur concurrently with recording the mylar for
this subdivision.
B. A lot that was in existence on or before June 22, 1992 and which lies substantially or entirely
within a SEQ‐NRP sub‐district may be improved with one or more single family detached dwelling
units, subject to conditional use review and the following supplemental standards:
(1) Where the lot is less than fifteen (15) acres in size, the Development Review Board may
permit no more than one (1) single family dwelling unit only if:
(a) The portion of the lot in any other (non‐NRP) SEQ sub‐district is insufficient to
accommodate the construction and use of a single family dwelling unit in compliance with
these Regulations, and;
(b) The location of structures, yards, and access drives have no portion within a designated
primary natural community or its related buffer.
No portions of the lot are outside the NRP sub‐district. The Board finds this criterion met.
F) CONDITIONAL USE REVIEW
Pursuant to Section 9.12B of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations (development of lots
in SEQ‐NRP district), the proposed use shall be reviewed as a conditional use and shall meet the
following standards of Section 14.10(E):
14.10E General Review Standards
The Development Review Board shall review the proposed conditional use for compliance with all
applicable standards as contained in these regulations. The proposed conditional use shall not result in
an undue adverse effect on any of the following:
(1) The capacity of existing or planned community facilities.
This project will have no adverse effect upon community facilities. The Board finds this criterion met.
(2) The character of the area affected, as defined by the purpose or purposes of the zoning district
within which the project is located, and specifically stated policies and standards of the municipal
plan.
The purpose of the zoning district is, in part, to encourage open space preservation, and well‐planned
residential use. The Board finds this criterion met.
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(3) Traffic on roads and highways in the vicinity.
This project will have no adverse effect on traffic on roads and highways in the vicinity. The Board
finds this criterion met.
(4) Bylaws and ordinances then in effect.
The Board finds this criterion met.
(5) Utilization of renewable energy resources.
This project will not affect renewable energy resources. The Board finds this criterion met.
G) OTHER
12.02E Standards for Wetland Protection
(1) Consistent with the purposes of this Section, encroachment into wetlands and buffer areas
is generally discouraged.
(2) Encroachment into Class II wetlands is permitted by the City only in conjunction with
issuance of a Conditional Use Determination (CUD) by the Vermont Department of Environmental
Conservation and positive findings by the DRB pursuant to the criteria in (3) below.
(3) Encroachment into Class II wetland buffers, Class III wetlands and Class III wetland buffers,
may be permitted by the DRB upon finding that the proposed project’s overall development, erosion
control, stormwater treatment system, provisions for stream buffering, and landscaping plan
achieve the following standards for wetland protection:
(a) The encroachment(s) will not adversely affect the ability of the property to carry or store
flood waters adequately;
(b) The encroachment(s) will not adversely affect the ability of the proposed stormwater
treatment system to reduce sedimentation according to state standards;
(c) The impact of the encroachment(s) on the specific wetland functions and values
identified in the field delineation and wetland report is minimized and/or offset by appropriate
landscaping, stormwater treatment, stream buffering, and/or other mitigation measures.
As discussed above under Subdivision Standards, the applicant has obtained a wetland general permit
from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (Permit no. 2014‐480.01). The Board finds these criteria
met.
E911 Addresses
The Board finds the applicant must provide to the Planning Commission a request for a name for the
proposed private road prior to obtaining a zoning permit for the first home to be accessed via the road,
regardless of whether the first home is to be located in South Burlington or in Shelburne.
Energy Standards
The Board notes that all new buildings are subject to the Stretch Energy Code pursuant to Section 3.15:
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Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards of the LDRs.
DECISION
Motion by ___, seconded by ___, to approve Final Plat Application #SD‐19‐04 of Peter Ewing, 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 plats submitted by the applicant and on file in the
South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. There shall be no use of herbicides, pesticides, and/or non‐organic fertilizers within either the
wetlands or the associated buffers.
4. There will be no mowing within 50 feet of the wetlands nor can the wetland buffers be turned into
lawn. Brush‐hogging will be allowed no more than three (3) times per year.
5. The final plans must be revised to show the change below prior to recording the mylars. Any
additional changes to any of the final plat plans will require approval of the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
a. The plat titled “Partitioning of Ewing Farm Family Trust,” Sheet P1 prepared by Civil
Engineering Associates, Inc. must provide the signature of the land surveyor
b. The plat titled “Subdivision Plat,” Sheet 1 prepared by Kitteridge Land Surveying, PLLC
must provide the signature of the land surveyor
c. The plan titled “Erosion Control Notes and Details,” Sheet W2 prepared by Civil
Engineering Associates, Inc. must require a minimum of four (4) inches of top soil to be
provided to cover overall finished slopes
d. (placeholder for any required stormwater revisions)
6. The following waivers of Land Development Regulation standards are granted
a. The private roadway may be constructed with a 15‐inch gravel base course and 3‐inch
crusher run gravel top course.
7. Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines, services,
and service modifications must be underground.
8. 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.
9. The applicant must regularly maintain all stormwater treatment and conveyance infrastructure.
10. The sale of land to the Nature Conservancy and finalization of the draft conservation easement
document, including recording thereof, must occur concurrently with recording the mylar for this
subdivision.
11. A digital PDF version of the full set of approved final plats must be delivered to the Administrative
Officer before recording the final plat plans.
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12. 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 plans. The format of the digital information
shall require approval of the South Burlington GIS Coordinator.
13. The applicant must seek DRB approval for construction of additional homes beyond the four shown
on the approved site plan accessed solely via the proposed private road, regardless of whether the
additional home is to be located in South Burlington or in Shelburne, and must record a notice of
conditions to this effect before recording the final plat plans.
14. The applicant shall not be permitted to develop an additional home, regardless of whether it is located
in Shelburne or South Burlington, without creating a public roadway, and must record a notice of
conditions to this effect before recording the final plat plans.
15. The final plat plans (Kitteridge Land Surveying Sheet 1 and Civil Engineering Associates, Inc. Sheet
P1) 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.
16. The mylars must be recorded prior to zoning permit issuance.
17. All roads must comply with Fire Department apparatus turning radii (includes mutual aid apparatus).
18. Parking of construction vehicles will be restricted to one side of the road to maintain Fire
Department access during construction.
19. The Project must comply with NFPA 241 – Safe Guarding buildings under construction, alteration or
demolition.
20. The applicant must provide to the Planning Commission a request for a name for the proposed private
road prior to obtaining a zoning permit for the first home to be accessed via the road, regardless of
whether the first home is to be located in South Burlington or in Shelburne.
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
Jennifer Smith 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 March, 2019 by
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Bill Miller, 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.