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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
BLUE DRAGONFLY, LLC & ANTONIO B. POMERLEAU
5 BARTLETT BAY ROAD, 1519 & 1525 SHELBURNE ROAD
PRELIMINARY & FINAL PLAT APPLICATION #SD‐19‐09
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Preliminary and Final Plat application #SD‐19‐09 of Antonio B. Pomerleau, LLC and Blue Dragonfly, LLC to
resubdivide three (3) lots, 1519 & 1525 Shelburne Road and 5 Bartlett Bay Road.
The Development Review Board held a public hearing on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. The applicant was
represented by Chris Galipeau and ___.
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 Preliminary and Final Plat Application #SD‐19‐09 of Blue Dragonfly, LLC &
Antonio B. Pomerleau, LLC to resubdivide three (3) lots. Subdivision triggers site plan review.
2. This approval must be followed by site plan review for each of the subject properties or this
approval is null and void.
3. The owners of record of the subject properties are Blue Dragonfly, LLC & Antonio B. Pomerleau,
LLC.
4. The application was received on February 22, 2019.
5. The subject properties are located in the Commercial 2 Zoning District.
6. The plans submitted consist of a three (3) page set of plans. The first page is entitled “Proposed
Lot Line Adjustment,” prepared by Civil Engineering Associates, dated February 1, 2018.
7. The Board reviewed the sketch plan application for this subdivision on February 19, 2019.
8. On 11/21/2011, the Development Review Board removed the planned unit development
designation for these three (3) lots (#SD‐11‐38) and subdivided 1519 & 1525 Shelburne Road
into their present configurations.
9. The DRB issued final plat approval #SD‐18‐07 for the subdivision of these three (3) lots on March
21, 2018. The applicant allowed the approval to become null and void due to not recording the
final plat within 180 days of approval. The applicant has removed all proposed improvements
from the previously plans and is now proposing to simply reconfigure the lot lines.
A) ZONING DISTRICT & DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Setbacks, Coverages & Lot Dimensions
Building and overall coverages will continue to be met. All reconfigured lots will continue to meet the
minimum lot size of 40,000 sq. ft. The new property boundaries will not increase the degree of
noncompliance with any setback requirement or coverage. The buildings on 1525 Shelburne Road does not
currently meet the front setback requirement and this resubdivision will not affect that situation. Neither
1519 nor 1525 Shelburne Road meet the front setback coverage requirements. Both of these properties
will require DRB of the required amended site plans. The site plan amendment for 5 Bartlett Bay Road may
be reviewed administratively.
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Commercial 2 Required Existing
1519
Shelburne
Rd
Proposed
1519
Shelburne
Rd
Existing
1525
Shelburne
Rd
Proposed
1525
Shelburne
Rd
Existing 5
Bartlett
Bay Rd
Proposed 5
Bartlett
Bay Rd
Min. Lot Size 40,000 sf 43,400 sf 45,960 sf 40,170 sf 48,460 sf 206,180 sf 195,330 sf
Max. Building
Coverage
40% 29% 27% 16% 13% 26% 28%
Max. Overall
Coverage
70% 71% 67% 66% 55% 64% 68%
X Max. Front
Setback Coverage,
Shelburne Rd
30% 40% 40% 92% 92% N/A N/A
X Max. Front
Setback Coverage,
Bartlett Bay Rd
30% N/A N/A 64% 62% 28% 29%
X Min. Front
Setback,
Shelburne Rd
50 ft. 51 ft. 51 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. N/A N/A
Min. Front
Setback, Bartlett
Bay Rd
30 ft. N/A N/A 38 ft. 38 ft. 91 ft. 91 ft.
Min. Side
Setback
10 ft. >10 ft. No change 158 ft. 210 ft. 68 ft. 68 ft.
Min. Rear
Setback
30 ft. 82 ft. 105 ft. N/A N/A 97 ft. 97 ft.
Building Height
(flat roof)
35 ft. Unknown
No change
Unknown
No change
Unknown No change
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.
No change in water or wastewater demand is proposed. 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
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may rely on evidence that the project will be covered under the General Permit for
Construction issued by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation.
No earth disturbance is proposed. The Board finds this criterion met.
(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.
1519 Shelburne Road and 1525 Shelburne Road are connected by a shared access driveway.
The Board finds this subdivision does not warrant additional connections to be made. 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.
There are no natural resource areas on the site.
(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 proposed subdivision does not affect compliance with this criterion. The Board finds this
criterion met.
(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.
No additional open spaces are proposed. The Project is located in a densely developed
commercial area of the US‐7 corridor. The Board finds that while open space may be a
desirable component of the development, there are no contiguous open spaces to connect
to and therefore this criterion is met.
(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.
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This project is not a PUD. The proposed changes to the property layout do not affect
compliance with this criterion. The Board finds this criterion met.
(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.
No changes are proposed. 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
Council. For Transect Zone subdivisions, this standard shall only apply to the location and
type of roads, recreation paths, and sidewalks.
The proposed subdivision does not affect compliance with this criterion. The Board finds this
criterion met.
(10) The project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan for the
affected district(s).
Among others, one of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan for the southwest quadrant is
reconstruction and infill development. 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.
No construction is proposed. The Board finds this criterion met.
C) SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Section 14.06 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations establishes the general review
standards for all site plan applications. Section 14.07 establishes the specific review standards for site plan
applications.
The Board finds the existing compliance with these criteria not affected by the proposed subdivision. Minor
site improvements applicable to all site plans, including but not limited to utility cabinet and dumpster
screening, bicycle parking, and downcast and shielded lighting, will be addressed as part of the related site
plan reviews.
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DECISION
Motion by ___, seconded by ___, to approve final plat application #SD‐19‐09 of Blue Dragonfly, LLC and
Antonio B. Pomerleau, LLC, subject to the following conditions:
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 plan must be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval of the
Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plat must be submitted to the
Administrative Officer prior to recording the plat.
a. The plat plan must be revised to include the signature and seal of the land surveyor.
4. A digital PDF version of the full set of approved final plat must be delivered to the Administrative
Officer before recording the final plat plan.
5. 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.
6. The applicant must obtain site plan approval for each of the three involved properties, reflecting the
reconfigured lot lines, prior to recording the mylar.
7. Any changes to the final plat plan will require approval of the South Burlington Development Review
Board.
8. The final plat plan (survey plat) must be recorded in the land records within 180 days or this
approval is null and void. The plat plan must be signed by the Board Chair or Clerk prior to recording.
Prior to recording the final plat plan, the applicant must submit copies of the survey plat in digital
format. The format of the digital information will require approval of the South Burlington GIS
Coordinator.
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 April, 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 to the Superior Court, Environmental
Division. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of the notice of appeal must also 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 802‐828‐1660 or
http://vermontjudiciary.org/GTC/environmental/default.aspx 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.