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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
CHAMPLAIN HOUSING TRUST
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION #SD-11-11
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Final plat application of Champlain Housing Trust to amend a previously approved planned unit
development consisting of two (2) 24 unit multi -family dwellings. The amendment consists of the
installation of solar panels on the roof of each building requiring the need of height waivers, 378-
380 Lime Kiln Road.
The Development Review Board held a public hearing on April 5, 2011. Gordon Rowe
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
I. Final plat application of Champlain Housing Trust to amend a previously approved planned
unit development consisting of two (2) 24 unit multi -family dwellings. The amendment consists
of the installation of solar panels on the roof of each building requiring the need of height
waivers, 378-380 Lime Kiln Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is HV 2001 Inc c/o Housing Vermont.
3. The application was received on March 3, 2011.
4. The subject property is located in the R4 Zoning District.
5. The plans submitted consist of a two (2) page set of plans; page one (1) entitled "Lime
Kiln Housing Burlington, Vermont Building #1 Exterior Elevations", prepared by Vermont
Architects Collaborative dated 2/15/01.
Waivers for Structures in the ....R4 District... states that:
For structures proposed to exceed the maximum height for structures specified in Table C-2
as part of a planned unit development or master plan, the Development Review Board may
waive the requirements of this section as long as the general objectives of the applicable
zoning district are met. A request for approval of a taller structure shall include the
submittal of a plan(s) showing the elevations and architectural design of the structure, pre -
construction grade, post -construction grade, and height of the structure. The DRB shall
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approve the structure if it finds that the building will not detract unduly from public scenic
views from adjacent properties or public streets and walkways.
The applicant has submitted a site plan as well as a drawing depicting the elevations
with the proposed solar panels. The applicant has stated that the installation will not
connect to the grid. The Board finds that the requirements of this section are met and
recommends approval of the application.
DECISION
Motion by John Dinklage, seconded by Gayle Quimby, to approve Final Plat Application #SD-
11-11 of Champlain Housing Trust subject to the following conditions:
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 plat 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
the use of the solar panels.
5. The final plat plan shall be recorded prior to issuance of a zoning permit.
6. Any changes to the final plat plan shall require approval of the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
7. The final plat plan (Sheet 7 of 7) shall be recorded in the land records within 180 days or this
approval is null and void. The plan shall be signed by the Board Chair or Clerk prior to
recording.
Mark Behr — yta/nay/abstain/not present
Matthew Birmingham — yea/nay/abstain/not present
John Dinklage — yea/nay/abstain/not present
Roger Farley — yea/nay/abstain/not present
Michael Sirotkin — yta/nay/abstain/not present
Gayle Quimby — y2a/nay/abstain/not present
Bill Stuono — yta/nay/abstain/not present
Motion carried by a vote of 6 -0 -1
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Signed this 6th day of April 2011, by
Digitally signed by Mark C. Behr
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Date: 2011.04.06 14:47:40-04'00'
Mark Behr, Chairman
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://vermontbudiciarV.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 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional
Permit Specialist.
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