HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 06C_CU-19-05_180 Market St_City of South Burlington_zoning bound_ffd
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON – 180 MARKET STREET
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION #CU‐19‐05
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Conditional use application #CU‐19‐05 of the City of South Burlington to extend the regulations of the
Form Based Code Transect 5 zoning district up to fifty (50) feet into the Form Based Code Transect 4
zoning district to allow consistent zoning across a lot planned for construction of a municipal
building/community center, 180 Market Street.
The Development Review Board held a public hearing on July 16, 2019. The applicant was represented
by Ilona Blanchard.
Based on the plans and 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 is located within both the Form Based Code T4 and T5 Districts, with the majority of
the property located in the T5 district. Any site plan for the property will be reviewed
administratively.
2. The applicant is separately seeking final plat approval to subdivide the subject property, Lot B1,
from the parent parcel, Lot B (#SD‐19‐18).
3. The applicant has requested that the regulations of the T5 zoning district be applied across the
entirety of Lot B5, as described under Section 3.03C.
3.02C. Split Lots. Where a district boundary line divides a lot which was in a single ownership at the
time of passage of these regulations, the Development Review Board may permit, as a conditional use,
the extension of the regulations for either portion of the lot but not to exceed fifty (50) feet beyond the
district line into the remaining portion of the lot (See Article 14 for Conditional Use Review). This
provision shall not apply to the boundary lines of any overlay or floating district.
The lot was under the single ownership of South Burlington City Center, LLC at the time the Transect
Zones were applied and was part of one parcel when the LDR applied two zones to the one lot.
By permitting the regulations of the T5 zoning district to apply across the entirety of Lot B1, the Board
allows the applicant to provide a substantially simplified site plan application, requiring only that the
applicant demonstrate compliance with the Building Envelope Standards for the T5 zoning district
instead of both the T4 and T5 zoning districts. The building standards are more stringent in the T5 than
in the T4, and if the applicant meets the T5 standards, the T4 standards would also be met.
The Board finds the applicant’s request to apply the T5 zoning district regulations across the entire Lot
B1 results in a maximum of 38‐feet extension of the regulations.
CONDITIONAL USE REVIEW
Pursuant to Section 3.02C of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations (Split Lots), the
proposed use shall be reviewed as a conditional use and shall meet the following standards of Section
#CU‐19‐05
2
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.
The requested extension will have no adverse effect upon the capacity of 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.
Purpose of the T4 zoning district:
Generally a multi‐use, mixed use dense downtown built environment, typical of areas
adjacent to and supportive of main street(s). Housing, retail, and other commercial
uses are typical; parking facilities are also allowed. The built environment can be a mix
of freestanding buildings and shared wall buildings. T‐4 is multimodal oriented with an
emphasis on medium foot traffic pedestrianism. Parking (not including on‐street
parking) shall be away (or hidden) from the street.
Purpose of the T5 zoning district:
Emphasis is on Market Street with high volume foot traffic. Create a street‐oriented
public realm that encourages a dense downtown, multi‐use/multi‐purpose built
environment. Retail and other commercial uses must be on the ground floor, with and
mixed uses permitted above. Parking (not including on‐street parking) shall be away
(or hidden) from the street.
The proposed zoning adjustment will not have an effect of on the character of the area. As stated
above, if the applicant meets the T5 zoning district standards, the standards of the T4 district will
also be met. The Board finds this criterion met.
(3) Traffic on roads and highways in the vicinity.
The requested extension will have no adverse effect on traffic. The Board finds this criterion met.
(4) Bylaws and ordinances then in effect.
The Board finds this criterion met. The request is allowed under 3.02C.
(5) Utilization of renewable energy resources.
The requested extension will have no adverse effect on renewable energy resources. The Board
finds this criterion met.
#CU‐19‐05
3
DECISION
Motion by ___ seconded by ___ to approve Conditional Use application #CU‐19‐05 of The City of South
Burlington, subject to the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations shall remain in full effect except as amended herein.
2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plan submitted by the applicant and on file in the
South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to Section 17.04 of the Land
Development Regulations or this approval is null and void.
4. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board
or the Administrative Officer.
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
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.