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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
SBRC PROPERTIES, LLC
284 MEADOWLAND DRIVE
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION #SD‐19‐12
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Final plat application #SD‐19‐12 of SBRC Properties, LLC to subdivide a 27.8 acre parcel into two lots of
6.2 acres and 21.2 acres, 284 Meadowland Drive.
The Development Review Board held public hearings on Tuesday June 18, July 2 and July 16, 2019. The
applicant was represented by Adam Booska, David Shenk, David Marshall and Tim McKenzie.
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 Final plat application #SD‐19‐12 of SBRC Properties, LLC to subdivide a
27.8 acre parcel into two lots of 6.2 acres and 21.2 acres, 284 Meadowland Drive. Subdivision
triggers site plan review.
2. The applicant is currently seeking site plan approval for each of the subject properties, the 6.2
acre lot under SP‐19‐07 and the 21.2 acre lot under SP‐19‐20.
3. The owner of record of the subject property is SBRC Properties, LLC.
4. The application was received on April 9, 2019.
5. The subject property is located in the Industrial Open Space Zoning District; Hinesburg Road
North View Protection District.
6. The plans submitted consist of seventeen (17) pages of civil drawings, thirteen (13) pages of
details and specifications, a floor plain and an elevation drawing, prepared by Civil Engineering
Associates and by Walter M. Adams Jr. Construction Consulting. The most recent revision for
the civil drawings and details was on July 1, 2019. The most recent revision for the floor plan
and elevation drawing was July 7, 2019.
7. The Board reviewed the sketch plan application for this subdivision on February 19, 2019.
8. There are Class 2 wetlands on the west of the property, outside the area proposed for
development. There is a 200‐foot open space buffer along the south side of the property. There
was a previous subdivision on the western end of the lot which established three development
lots and Randall Street. There is an existing stormwater pond on the property which captures
runoff from Meadowland Drive.
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A) ZONING DISTRICT & DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Industrial Open Space
Zoning District
Required Existing Proposed Lot 1 Proposed Lot
1G
Min. Lot Size 3 ac. 27.9 ac. 21.7 ac. 6.2 ac.
Max. Building Coverage 30% 0%
Information pertaining to
development is contained in the
site plan applications for the
relevant properties (SP‐19‐07 for
Lot 1G and SP‐19‐20 for Lot 1)
Max. Overall Coverage 50% 0%
Min. Front Setback 50 ft. N/A
Max Front Setback
Coverage
30% 0%
Min. Side Setback 35 ft. N/A
Min. Rear Setback 50 ft. N/A
Building Height (flat
roof)
35 ft. N/A
Zoning district requirements are addressed in the concurrent site plan application #SP‐19‐07.
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 applicant has received preliminary water and wastewater allocations. 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.
No construction is being reviewed as part of this subdivision application. Compliance of the
site plan with this standard is discussed in the decision on application #SP‐19‐07.
(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.
Section 13.01F states that all commercial lots located adjacent to other commercial lots must
provide a driveway connection to any adjacent commercial lot. If an actual connection is not
available, the applicant must at minimum provide an easement to the adjacent lot. The
driveway connection or easement should be located where the vehicular and pedestrian
circulation is most feasible. The proposed driveway provides a driveway apron for the use of
the adjacent lot 1. The Board finds this apron as meeting this criterion.
Traffic is discussed in the decision on application #SP‐19‐07.
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(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 proposed to be impacted by the development. Stormwater impacts
are discussed under criterion #11 below.
Landscaping is discussed under concurrent site plan application #SP‐19‐07.
(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.
On an overall basis, the Board finds the proposed compact configuration of the property
compatible with the existing and planned development patterns of the area. Detailed
discussion of the aesthetics of the building itself is provided under concurrent site plan
application #SP‐19‐07.
(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.
The applicant is proposing to configure the lots to allow consolidation of the proposed
development in the center of the site, sandwiched between an existing storm pond which
provides treatment for runoff from adjoining properties, and an existing earthen berm and
vegetated area which buffers the Meadowland area from the adjacent industrial district. The
earthen berm and vegetated area are located in a 200‐ft open space buffer which contains an
existing recreation path. 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.
The Fire Chief reviewed the plans on April 16 and May 7, 2019, 2019 and offers the following
comments.
1. The fire hydrant will need to be move to the northwest corner of the green space
along the building. In its current location if the fire department were to utilize it,
it cuts off the road for other apparatus access.
2. They will need full fire protection (fire alarm, sprinkler and standpipe systems);
fire load calculations will determine if they need to include a fire pump. They
may want to get a current hydrant flow test before they go too far down the
road.
The applicant has already addressed the Fire Chief’s comment regarding the hydrant location.
The Board considers this criterion met.
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(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.
Compliance with this standard and Section 15.12 of the LDRs is discussed in the decision for
#SP‐19‐07.
(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.
The subdivision does not affect compliance with this criterion. Compliance of the proposed
development project is discussed in the decision for #SP‐19‐07.
(10) The project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan for the
affected district(s).
A discussion of uses within the Comprehensive Plan is included in the decision for #SP‐19‐
07. Other objectives of the Comprehensive Plan for the Northeast Quadrant address
allowing opportunities for employers in need of larger amounts of space, and providing a
balance of open spaces. The Board finds this criterion met for the proposed subdivision.
(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 finds the proposed subdivision does not affect compliance with this criterion.
Compliance of the site plan with this standard is discussed in the decision on application #SP‐
19‐07.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Compliance with site plan review standards is discussed in the decision for application #SP‐19‐07.
OTHER
The Board finds that based on the proposed building location and State E9‐1‐1 addressing standards, the
address of the building must be 430 Meadowland Drive.
DECISION
Motion by ___, seconded by ___, to approve final plat application #SD‐19‐12 of SBRC Properties, LLC,
subject to the following conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations will remain in full effect except as amended herein.
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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. One copy of the complete approved revised plan set 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 plans 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 two involved properties 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
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 July, 2019, by
_____________________________________
Matt Cota, Acting 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
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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.