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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
FARWATER, LTD. — 325-331 LIME KILN ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-16-67
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Farwater, Ltd., hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking after -the -fact approval
to amend a previously approved plan consisting of: 1) 150 units of congregate care in
four (4) buildings, and 2) 85 residential units in four (4) buildings. The amendment
consists of relocating the dumpster enclosure for building "D", 325-331 Lime Kiln Road.
Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the
Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT & CONCLUSIONS
1. The applicant is seeking after -the -fact approval to amend a previously approved plan
consisting of: 1) 150 units of congregate care in four (4) buildings, and 2) 85 residential
units in four (4) buildings. The amendment consists of relocating the dumpster
enclosure for building "D", 325-331 Lime Kiln Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Farwater, Ltd.
3. The subject property is located in the Residential 4 Zoning District.
4. The application was received on October 3, 2016.
5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Northern Meridian Condominiums Congregate Care
Lime Kiln Road, South Burlington, Vermont", prepared DeWolfe Engineering Associates,
PC, dated 6/01/05, and last revised on 09/30/16.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. No changes.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Only the standards below are affected by this application. All other standards will
continue to be met.
(c) AH 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 enclosure(s),
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7. The dumpster enclosure has been relocated from the northerly side of the entrance to
the underground parking garage to the southerly side. The dumpster will be screened
on all sides by a fence.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves site
plan application #SP-16-67 of Farwater, Ltd., subject to the following conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
will remain in effect.
2. This project must be completed as shown on the plan and shall be on file in the
South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. The applicant must 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 must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative
Officer prior to occupancy or use of the site modification.
5. Any change to the site plan will require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this day of dy! / /1 , 2016 by
Raymond 1. Belair, Administrative Officer
PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to 24 VSA §4465, an interested person may appeal this decision
by filing a Notice of Appeal with the secretary of the Development Review Board. This
Notice of Appeal must be accompanied with a $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days
of the date of this decision.
The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain
relevant state permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional
Permit Specialist.
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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
FARWATER, LTD. — 325-331 LIME KILN ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-16-53
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Farwater, Ltd., hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to amend a
previously approved plan consisting of: 1) 150 units of congregate care in four (4)
buildings, and 2) 85 residential units in four (4) buildings. The amendment consists of:
1) relocating shrubs, 2) converting pool/patio area to parking area for building "D", 3)
eliminating previously approved bridge between buildings "A" & "B" and replacing it with
steps, and 4) adding 47 optional Arborvitae plants for additional screening, 325-331
Lime Kiln Road.
Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the
Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT & CONCLUSIONS
1. The applicant is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan consisting of:
1) 150 units of congregate care in four (4) buildings, and 2) 85 residential units in four
(4) buildings. The amendment consists of: 1) relocating shrubs, 2) converting pool/patio
area to parking area for building "D", 3) eliminating previously approved bridge between
buildings "A" & "B" and replacing it with steps, and 4) adding 47 optional Arborvitae
plants for additional screening, 325-331 Lime Kiln Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Farwater, Ltd.
3. The subject property is located in the Residential 4 Zoning District.
4. The application was received on July 28, 2016.
5. The plans submitted consists of a two (2) page set of plans, page one (1) is entitled,
"Northern Meridian Condominiums Congregate Care Lime Kiln Road, South Burlington,
Vermont", prepared DeWolfe Engineering Associates, PC, dated 6/01/05, and last
revised on 07/22/16.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. No changes.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Only the standards below are affected by this application. All other standards will
continue to be met.
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Parking
7. A total of seven (7) additional spaces will be added in place of the eliminated
pool/patio area.
8. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G) (5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking shall be provided on the subject property. Bicycle racks are shown on the plan.
Landscaping
9. A few shrubs will be relocated to accommodate the stairs connecting buildings "A" &
"B" and 47 optional Arborvitae plants will be added for additional screening.
OTHER
10. The applicant has indicated in an email dated 8/19/16 that two (2) new areas will be
created to provided outdoor space for the residents to make up for the loss of the pool
and patio area.
11. New area 1 consists of a park area look off and sitting area, accessed by one of the
old quarry roads at the easterly edge of the parking area across from the parking garage
entry of building C (329 Lime Kiln). Park benches and sitting boulders will enhance the
elevated look off plateau.
12. Additional Area 2 is off the east end of building D (331 Lime Kiln). This additional
park area consists of grilling area and multiple picnic benches.
13. Both additional spaces are open and accessible to all Northern Meridian residents.
Both areas also have views of Mount Mansfield and the river.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves site
plan application #SP-16-53 of Farwater, Ltd., subject to the following conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
will remain in effect.
2. This project must be completed as shown on the plan and shall be on file in the
South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. The applicant must 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 must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative
Officer prior to occupancy or use of the site modifications.
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5. Any change to the site plan will require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this day of , 2016 by
ym nd I Belair, Acrministrative Officer
PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to 24 VSA §4465, an interested person may appeal this decision
by filing a Notice of Appeal with the secretary of the Development Review Board. This
Notice of Appeal must be accompanied with a $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days
of the date of this decision.
The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain
relevant state permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional
Permit Specialist.
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