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Home My WebLink AboutSP-08-63 - Decision - 0303 0305 Lime Kiln Road#SP-08-63 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING CEDAR BLUFF CONDO ASSOCIATION - 303 & 305 LIME KILN ROAD SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-08-63 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Cedar Bluff Condominium Association, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking to amend a previously approved plan consisting of: 1) 85 residential units in four (4) buildings, and 2) 150 units of congregate care in four (4) buildings. The amendment consists of: 1) adding a 12' x 16' deck, and 2) relocating the dumpster storage area, 303 & 305 Lime Kiln Road. The Development Review Board held a public hearing on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Erin Patterson 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 to amend a previously approved plan consisting of: 1) 85 residential units in four (4) buildings, and 2) 150 units of congregate care in four (4) buildings. The amendment consists of: 1) adding a 12' x 16' deck, and 2) relocating the dumpster storage area, 303 & 305 Lime Kiln Road. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is the Cedar Bluff Condominium Association. 3. The subject property is located in the Residential 4 (R4) Zoning District. 4. The plans submitted consist of a two (2) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled, "Farwater Ltd. Burlington, Vermont Lime Rock Village Proposal Residential Development Airport Parkway , South Burlington, Vermont Partial Site Plan -East Buildings", prepared by Provan & Lorber, Inc., dated May 1997, last revised on 7/3/08. Dimensional Requirements There are no changes to the dimensional requirements as part of this application. The proposed deck will have a miniscule effect on coverages which remain well below totals allowed. #SP-08-63 Site Plan Review Standards Pursuant to Section 14.03(A)(6) of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations, any PUD shall require site plan approval. 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. The existing project accomplishes a desirable transition from structure to site and from structure to structure. In addition, the plans incorporate sidewalks to facilitate pedestrian movement from the proposed structures to the parking areas and other buildings on the property. The existing buildings contain 37 units. According to Table 13-1 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations, the project will require 84 parking spaces (2 spaces/unit, plus 1 space for every 4 units). The applicant proposes 86 parking spaces for both buildings: 44 underground spaces and 42 above ground. The proposed plans show a greater number of handicapped spaces than required. (b) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent practicable. The majority of parking is located underneath both buildings with a few spaces along the drive serving the project. While the surface parking is to the front of the buildings, it is to the rear and side of existing buildings in the development. (c) 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. There are no changes to the existing buildings. (d) Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines shall be underground. -2- #SP-08-63 (e) 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. There are no changes to the existing buildings. (f) 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. There are no changes to the existing buildings. 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. (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. There are no changes to the existing buildings. (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 enclosure(s). The proposed dumpster enclosure is depicted on the plans and is proposed to be adequately screened. (d) Landscaping and Screening Requirements There are no landscaping changes proposed or required. #SP-08-63 DECISION Motion by �� -�- �� lV , seconded bykb41'-C'v F4 to approve Site Ian Application #SP-08-63 of Cedar Bluff Condominium Association, 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/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to the use of the screened dumpster area and the deck. 5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Mark Behr — yea/nay/abstai not resent Matthew Birmingham — yea/nay/abstain(not present John Dinklage — e nay/abstain/not present Roger Farley — Cenay/abstain/not present Eric Knudsen — yea/nay/abstain of presen Peter Plumeau — a/nay/abstain/not present Gayle Quimby — rea)nay/abstain/not present Motion carried by a vote of - O - Z? / Signed this day of 2008, by John klagTe, Chair 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 $225.00. 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-