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Findings of Fact and Decision
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
ROBERT R. GAULIN & DORIS T. GAULIN REVOCABLE TRUST
400 HINESBURG RD
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION #SD‐19‐15
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
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Final Plat application #SD‐19‐15 of Robert Gaulin to subdivide a 0.57 acre parcel into two (2) lots for the
purpose of construction of a new single family residence, 400 Hinesburg Road.
The Development Review Board held a public hearing on Tuesday June 4, 2019. Richard Gaulin 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 a 0.57 acre parcel into two (2) lots for the purpose of
construction of a new single family residence, 400 Hinesburg Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is the Robert R. Gaulin & Doris T. Gaulin Revocable
Trust.
3. The application was received on May 3, 2019.
4. The subject property is located in the Residential 4 zoning district.
5. The plans submitted consist of the following pages.
Sheet # Name Date Revised Prepared By
PL‐1 Two‐Lot Subdivision
Survey Plot
10/12/2018 5/1/2019 Barnard & Gervais, LLC
S‐1 Site Plan 3/21/2018 4/18/2019 Barnard & Gervais, LLC
D‐1 Water and Wastewater
Systems Details and
Notes
3/21/2019 4/18/2019 Barnard & Gervais, LLC
6. The Board reviewed the sketch plan for the subdivision on February 19, 2019. At that time, the
applicant was proposing the new single family home contain an accessory residential unit, which
would require conditional use review. The applicant is no longer proposing an accessory
residential unit therefore conditional use criteria do not apply.
7. Single family homes are exempt from site plan review, therefore site plan review is not required.
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B) ZONING DISTRICT & DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The Project is located in the Residential 4 zoning district. Dimensional standards are as follows.
Residential 4 Required Proposed
Lot 1
Proposed
Lot 2
Min. Lot Size 9,500 sf 12,340 sf 12,740 sf
Max. Building Coverage 20% 18.4% 19.5%
Max. Overall Coverage 40% 35.2%
1 39.9%
Min. Front Setback 30 ft. 3 ft.* 30 ft.
Min. Side Setback 10 ft. > 10 ft. 12 ft.
Min. Rear Setback 30 ft. +/‐ 36 ft. 30 ft.
Building Height
(pitched roof)
28 ft. No change 28 ft.
* existing nonconformity
1. Calculated by Staff
Under the Applicant’s proposed subdivision and subsequent build‐out of the subdivided lots, both lots will
approach maximum building and lot coverage and minimum setbacks.
C) 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 applicant has obtained preliminary water and wastewater allocations for the Project. 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 Project proposes to disturb less than 1 acre of land therefore a General Permit for
construction will not be required.
Permanent seeding and mulch or erosion control matting must be installed within 48 hours
of final grading, and 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.
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The Board finds the proposed development of one residential unit will have no adverse impact
on congestion of adjacent roads.
(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 wetlands or other unique natural features on the subject property. 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 subdivision for the purpose of creating one (1) single family
home lot is visually compatible with the existing and planned development patterns of the
area.
(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.
While the property is north of an existing contiguous open space area adjacent to a stream
buffer, it does not directly abut the open space, and open space areas are not affected by this
subdivision. The Board finds this criterion 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.
The Fire Chief reviewed the proposed subdivision on May 29, 2019 and had no concerns. The
Fire Chief reminds the applicant to install clearly legible house numbers on the new Staff
considers 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.
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The project will connect to existing water, sewer, and sidewalk. 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.
No new roadways are proposed. At the sketch plan meeting, the Board discussed with the
applicant whether two curb cuts were needed. The applicant has revised their plan and is
proposing to use an existing curb cut for access to Lot 1.
(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
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 Project creates 3,570 sq ft of new impervious surfaces and therefore is not required to
obtain a State stormwater discharge permit. The total impervious is less than ½ acre
therefore the standards of Article 12 pertaining to stormwater do not apply. The Board finds
this criterion met.
Energy Standards
The Board notes that all new buildings are subject to the Stretch Energy Code pursuant to Section 3.15:
Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards of the LDRs.
DECISION
Motion by ___, seconded by ___, to approve Final Plat Application #SD‐19‐15 of the Robert R. Gaulin &
Doris T. Gaulin Revocable Trust, 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. Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines, services,
and service modifications must be underground.
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4. 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.
5. The applicant must regularly maintain all stormwater treatment and conveyance infrastructure.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. The final plat plan (Two‐Lot Subdivision Survey Plat by Barnard & Gervais) must be recorded in the
land records within 180 days or this approval is null and void. The plat shall be signed by the Board
Chair or Clerk prior to recording.
9. The mylar must be recorded prior to zoning permit issuance.
10. All roads must comply with Fire Department apparatus turning radii (includes mutual aid apparatus).
11. Parking of construction vehicles will be restricted to one side of the road to maintain Fire
Department access during construction.
12. The Project must comply with NFPA 241 – Safe Guarding buildings under construction, alteration or
demolition.
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 ____, 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,
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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.