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Agenda 08_SD-20-05_114 & 152 Highland Ter_Baker_SK
#SD‐20‐05 Staff Comments 1 1 of 4 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD SD‐120‐05_113 & 152 Highland Ter_Baker_SK_2020‐02‐19.docx DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING Report preparation date: February 12, 2020 Plans received: January 28, 2020 114 & 152 Hinesburg Ter Sketch Plan Application #SD‐20‐05 Meeting date: February 19, 2020 Owner/Applicant David & Melissa Baker 114 Highland Terrace South Burlington, VT 05403 John & Patricia Trutor 152 Highland Terrace South Burlington, VT 05403 Engineer Trudell Consulting Engineers 478 Blair Park Rd. Williston, VT 05495 Property Information Tax Parcel 0850‐00030, 0850‐00040 Southeast Quadrant – Neighborhood Residential (SEQ‐NR) and Natural Resource Protection (SEQ‐NRP) 12.45 acres Location Map PROJECT DESCRIPTION Sketch plan application #SD‐20‐05 of David and Melissa Baker to subdivide two existing lots totaling 12.45 acres, each developed with a single family home, into two lots of 2.0 acres (Lot #1) and 10.45 acres (Lot #2), 114 & 152 Highland Ter. #SD‐20‐05 Staff Comments 2 2 of 4 COMMENTS Development Review Planner Marla Keene and Director of Planning and Zoning Paul Conner (“Staff”) have reviewed the plans submitted on 1/28/2020 and offer the following comments. Numbered items for the Board’s attention are in red. CONTEXT The property is located in an area subject to Interim Zoning. The applicant has not yet submitted an application for exemption to City Council. The applicant must receive approval from the City Council prior to recording the subdivision. 1. Staff recommends the Board request the applicant apply for City Council approval prior to proceeding to preliminary plat. All subdivisions in the SEQ require review as a PUD. The properties are each divided roughly half between the SEQ‐NR (western portions) and the SEQ‐NRP (eastern portions). Acreage in the SEQ‐NRP is prohibited from development except where there is not room to develop outside the SEQ‐NRP, which is not the case on these lots. The properties contain a significant area of wetlands within the SEQ‐NRP as well as significant steep slopes in the SEQ‐NR. The steep slope areas are not explicitly prohibited from development at this time, though they are identified as a resource area in the comprehensive plan. The applicant has not provided any information on the motivation for the subdivision. 2. Staff recommends the Board ask the applicant to describe their intent in creating this subdivision. ZONING DISTRICT & DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Setbacks, Coverages & Lot Dimensions Within the SEQ‐NR zoning district, the minimum lot size for a single family home is 12,000 sq. ft. with a base density of 1.2 units per acre. Maximum building coverage is 15% and maximum lot coverage is 30%. Under the Applicant’s proposed subdivision, the lots appear to be below both maximum building and lot coverage. SEQ General Standards SEQ general standards pertain to Open Space and Resource protection, Agriculture, Public Services and Facilities, and Circulation. The applicant is required to provide a plan for ongoing management of the resource areas, including wetlands and steep slopes. 3. Staff recommends the Board discuss with the applicant their management plan, and request they provide a written management plan suitable for recording in compliance with 9.06B(3) at the next stage of review. #SD‐20‐05 Staff Comments 3 3 of 4 SEQ Regulating Plan The SEQ regulating plans pertain to dimensional and design concepts intended to foster attractive and walkable neighborhood development patterns. They pertain to street and block patterns and parks. One requirement is that lots must have a standard minimum lot width to depth ratio of one to two (1:2). The applicant is proposing a width to depth ratio of approximately 1:2.5. SEQ‐NR Specific Standards SEQ‐NR specific standards pertain to street, block and lot pattern; street, sidewalk and parking standards; and residential design. Staff considers street, block and lot patterns standards and sidewalk and parking standards not applicable to this subdivision. Residential design standards pertain to building orientation, front building setbacks, and location of garages and parking. No new homes are proposed therefore Staff considers these standards not applicable. SUBDIVISION STANDARDS Subdivision standards pertain to water and wastewater capacity, natural resource protection, traffic, visual compatibility with the surrounding area, open space, fire protection, relationship to the Comprehensive Plan, and public infrastructure. Subdivision criterion #4 requires the project to respect and provide suitable protection to wetlands, streams, wildlife habitat as identified in the Open Space Strategy, and any unique natural features on the site. In making this finding the DRB shall utilize the provisions of Article 12 of these Regulations related to wetlands and stream buffers, and may seek comment from the Natural Resources Committee with respect to the project’s impact on natural resources. 4. The proposed subdivision results in an area of extremely steep slopes being crossed by an irregular property line. Staff recommends the Board discuss with the applicant whether bisecting the steep slope protects the natural feature. Subdivision criterion #6 requires open space areas to be located in such a way so to maximize opportunities for creating contiguous open spaces between adjoining parcels and/or stream buffer areas. 5. Staff recommends the Board consider the implications of the proposed irregular lot line on this criterion. Subdivision criterion #10 requires projects to be consistent with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan for the affected district. The Goals of the comprehensive plan follow. 1. Affordable & community Strong. Creating a robust sense of place and opportunity for our residents and visitors. 2. Walkable. Bicycle and pedestrian friendly with safe transportation infrastructure. 3. Green & clean. Emphasizing sustainability for long‐term viability of a clean and green South Burlington. 4. Opportunity Oriented. Being a supportive and engaged member of the larger regional and statewide community. The project lies within the Southeast Quadrant of the city. Southeast Quadrant objectives in the Comprehensive Plan are: #SD‐20‐05 Staff Comments 4 4 of 4 60. Give priority to the conservation of contiguous and interconnected open space areas within this quadrant outside of those areas [districts, zones] specifically designated for development. 61. Maintain opportunities for traditional and emerging forms of agriculture that complement and help sustain a growing city, and maintain the productivity of South Burlington’s remaining agricultural lands. 62. Enhance Dorset Street as the SEQ’s “main street” with traffic calming techniques, streetscape improvements, safe interconnected pedestrian pathways and crossings, and a roadway profile suited to its intended local traffic function. Staff recommends the Board consider whether the purpose of the subdivision supports the objectives of the comprehensive plan. Staff considers there do not appear to be issues with compliance with other subdivision criteria, but they will be reviewed in detail at the next stage of review. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board discuss the Project with the applicant and close the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Marla Keene, Development Review Planner 419418 417416 336338382 381 385384 337 339386383387380 388414 389 392 403 391 408 390 406 407404409405410379 402 395399394400393 401378 396397398 377 376 374 375373371 372370 420366369368367365340364 362361341342348363359347360349353355358352354346 351357 350 343356344345 421 422 423 424425335415 426427 334428 429 430431432 433411 412434 333 413 435436437438439332331440441 442 443444445 446447330 448 449329 413335335339 415334338 414 411412 HIGHLAND TER VCGILocation^_Copyright:© 2013 NationalGeographic Society, i-cubedProposed Parcel BoundaryContour (1')Wetland Buffer (50')Wetland DelineationSources: Aerial Imagery by VCGI (Various dates); VT E911 Roads (2019); Contours by VCGI & CCRPC (Various dates); ProposedParcel Boundary and Wetland Delineation by TCE (2019).Disclaimer: The accuracy of information presented is determined by its sources.TCE is not responsible for any errors or omissions that may exist. Questions of on-the-ground location can be resolved by site inspections and/or surveys by a registered surveyor. This map is not areplacement for surveyed information or engineering studies.Legend802.879.6331 www.tcevt.com[0 150 300 450 60075FeetBakerHighland TerraceSouth Burlington, VTSite MapProject: 16-038 Prepared By: ALD 01/10/20191 inch = 150 feet