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Home My WebLink AboutSP-10-41 - Decision - 0265 0285 0287 Kirby Road#SP-10-41 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON - 265, 285, 287 KIRBY ROAD SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-10-41 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION The City of South Burlington, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking site plan approval for a 2.15 acre municipal dog park to include a gravel parking lot, 265, 285, 287 Kirby Road. The Development Review Board held a public hearing on June 1, 2010. Tom Hubbard 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 applicant, is seeking site plan approval for a 2.15 acre municipal dog park to include a gravel parking lot, 265, 285, 287 Kirby Road. 2. The application was received on May 21, 2010. 3. The owner of record of the subject property is Burlington International Airport. 4. The subject property is located in the Residential 4 Zoning District. 5. The plan submitted is entitled, "South Burlington Dog Park Kirby Road South Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Krebs and Lansing Consulting Engineers, Inc., dated 5/13/2010. Zoning District & Dimensional Requirements: There are no changes to the dimensional requirements as part of this application. No new structures are proposed. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Section 14.06 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations establishes the following general review standards for all site plan applications: (a) The site shall be planned to accomplish a desirable transition from structure to site, from structure to structure, and to provide for adequate planting, safe pedestrian movement, and adequate parking areas. I:\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2010\City_SP1014_memo.doc #S P-10-41 No buildings are being proposed as part of this application. However the Board finds that this criterion is being met on the site. There are no minimum requirements for parking for public parks; however, based on experiences and other similar parks, the Board finds the proposed number of spaces (22, including two marked handicapped accessible spaces) to be adequate. (b) Without restricting the permissible limits of the applicable zoning district, the height and scale of each building shall be compatible with its site and existing or adjoining buildings. No buildings are being proposed as part of this application. (c) Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. No new utility services are expected. (d) The DRB shall encourage the use of a combination of common materials and architectural characteristics, landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to create attractive transitions between buildings of different architectural styles. No buildings are being proposed as part of this application. The applicant is proposing a 5' chain link fence to surround the property. (e) Proposed structures shall be related harmoniously to themselves, the terrain, and to existing buildings and roads in the vicinity that have a visual relationship to the proposed structures. No buildings are being proposed as part of this application. Site plan applications shall meet the following specific standards as set forth in Section 14.07 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations: (a) The reservation of land may be required on any lot for provision of access to abutting properties whenever such access is deemed necessary to reduce curb cuts onto an arterial of collector street, to provide additional access for emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in the area. At this time, the Board does not require providing additional accesses. (b) Electric, telephone and other wire -served utility lines and service connections shall be underground. Any utility installations remaining above ground shall be located so as to have a harmonious relation to neighboring properties and to the site. Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines, services, and service modifications shall be underground. 2 I:\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2010\City_SP1014_memo.doc #SP-10-41 (c) All dumpsters and other facilities to handle solid waste, including compliance with any recycling or other requirements, shall be accessible, secure and properly screened with opaque fencing to ensure that trash and debris do not escape the enc/osure(s). This criterion does not apply. (d) Landscaping and Screening Requirements As there is no building construction proposed for this site, there are no minimum landscaping requirements. Lighting No lighting is proposed for the park. DECISION Motion by A "(m�✓ secondedby �bax FA 11� �/ to approve Site Plan Application # P-10-41 of the City of South Burlington subject to the following conditions: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect. 2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plans 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. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to use of the dog park. 5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Mark Behr='yionay/abstain/not present _ Matthew Birmingham — yea/nay/abstain not present John Dinklaglenay'l,/abstain/not nay/abstain/not present- ---Roger Farleyy/abstain/not present Eric Knudsenay/abstain/not present Gayle Quimbay/abstain/not present Bill Stuono — present Motion carried by a vote of (9 - D_ U Signed this / day of 2010, by 3 I:\Development Review Boa rd\Findings_Decisions\2010\City_SP1014_memo.doc #SP-10-41 7x7' John"Dinklage,an Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRECP 5 in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. The fee is $250.00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your right to challenge this decision at some future time may be lost because you waited too long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 VSA 4472 (d) (exclusivity of remedy; finality). 4 11Development Review Boa rd\Findings_Decisions\2010\City_SP1014_memo.doc