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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
WESCO, INC. — 24 SAN REMO DRIVE
DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION #DR-08-11
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Wesco Inc, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting design review
approval to install new asphalt roofing, 24 San Remo Drive.
The Development Review Board held a public hearing on Tuesday, November 18,
2008. David Simendinger represented the applicant.
Based on testimony provided at the above mentioned public hearing and the
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 requesting design review approval to install new asphalt
roofing, 24 San Remo Drive.
2) The subject property falls within Design District 2 of the City Center Design
Review Overlay District. Pursuant to Section 11.01(D)(1)(b) of the South
Burlington Land Development Regulations, the addition or alteration of an
exterior wall of a building or structure shall be subject to design review by the
Design Review Committee (DRC) and the Development Review Board
(DRB). The subject property also lies within the Central District 4 Zoning
District.
3) As the Design Review Committee was unable to meet, the item has been moved
to the Development Review Board for review.
4) The application for this project was received on November 4, 2008.
5) The owner of record of the subject property is Timberlake Associates.
Design plans for properties within Design District 1 shall comply with the following design
criteria. as outlined in Section 11.01(F) of the Land Development Regulations:
(a) Consistent design. Building design shall promote a consistent organization
of major elements; and decorative parts must relate to the character of the design. All
sides of a building shall be designed so that they are compatible in terms of material,
window treatments, architectural accents, cornice/parapet design, etc.
(b) Materials used. A wide variety of both natural and high quality man-made
materials are allowed. Examples of acceptable materials include red brick, indigenous
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stone (i.e., granite, limestone), architectural concrete, synthetic stucco, wood clapboard
(synthetic materials such as vinyl siding may be used in place of wood provided it is of
high quality and closely resembles wood clapboard/shingles), and glass or glass block.
Other materials may be used as an architectural accent provided they are harmonious
with the building and site.
(c) Colors and textures used. The color and texture of the building shall be
harmonious with the building itself and with other buildings on the site and nearby.
Colors naturally occurring from building materials and other traditional, subdued colors
are encouraged. More than three (3) predominant colors are discouraged.
(d) Windows and doors. Window and door treatment shall be a careful
response to the buildings interior organization as well as the features of the building site.
The treatment of windows and doors shall be in a manner that creates a rhythm that
gives necessary order and unity to the facade, yet avoids monotony. For sides of
buildings that face or front public streets, the majority of the first floor's facade area shall
consist of see -through glass in order to promote pedestrian activity, however, the
windows and doors should be of human scale, so as to welcome pedestrians.
There are no changes to these items as part of this proposal.
(e) Roofs as a design element. Roofs shall be part of, or define, the style of a
building. They shall be used creatively to break up long facades and potentially long
roof lines.
The applicant is proposing to install new asphalt roofing. The applicant has submitted a
diagram of the new roofing. Proposed materials are similar to others on the street. Staff
has no concerns with this proposal. Staff believes that it will fit the goals of the design
review district.
(f) Orient buildings to the public street. Buildings shall be designed in a
manner that relates the building to the public street in order to protect the integrity of city
blocks, present an inviting street front and promote traditional street patterns. New
buildings shall be built to the street property line. For existing buildings undergoing
renovation, improvements shall be done to relate the building better to the public street.
Such improvements could include installation of doors and windows facing the public
street.
There are no changes to the orientation of the proposed building.
(g) Conceal rooftop devices. Rooftop mechanical equipment and
appurtenances to be used in the operation or maintenance of a structure shall be
arranged so as to minimize visibility from any point at or below the roof level of the
subject structure.
This criterion is not applicable to the subject application.
(h) Promote energy efficiency. Where feasible, the design of a building should
consider solar energy and the use of natural daylight by capturing the sun's energy
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during the winter and providing shade during the summer.
This criterion is not applicable to the subject application.
(i) Pedestrian promenade along Market Street. In Design District 1, the
provision of a covered pedestrian promenade along Market Street is required in order
to protect pedestrians from inclement weather and promote walking.
This criterion is not applicable to the subject application.
In addition, design plans for properties within Design District 2 shall comply with the
following site design criteria, as outlined in Section 11.02 of the SBLDR:
(a) Landscape and plantings. Significant trees and vegetation should be
preserved in its natural state insofar as practicable. Any grade changes should be in
keeping with the general appearance of neighboring developed areas.
This criterion is not applicable to the subject application.
(b) Integrate special features with the design. Storage areas, machinery and
equipment installation, service areas, truck loading areas, garbage and refuse collection
areas, utility connections, meters and structures, mailboxes, and similar accessory
structures shall be positioned in such a way to minimize visibility from the public street.
This criterion is not applicable to the subject application.
(c) Walls, fences or other screening features: Such elements, if used, shall be
employed in a skillful manner and in harmony with the architectural context of the
development. Such features should be used to enhance building appearance and to
strengthen visual linkages between a building and its surroundings.
This criterion is not applicable to the subject application.
(d) Accessible open space. When providing open space on a site, it shall
be designed to be visually and physically accessible from the public street.
This criterion is not applicable to the subject application.
(e) Provide efficient and effective circulation. With respect to vehicular and
pedestrian circulation, special attention shall be given to the location and number of
access points to public streets and sidewalks, to the separation of vehicles and
pedestrians, to the arrangement of parking areas and to service and loading areas, and
to the location of accessible routes and ramps for the disabled. Site design shall also
provide for interconnections, both vehicular and pedestrian, between adjacent
properties.
This criterion is not applicable to the subject application.
(0 Outdoor Lighting. Outdoor lighting shall be designed to be both aesthetically
pleasing and functional. The lighting type shall be metal halide, compact fluorescent,
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and/or induction lamps, and shall be of a white color (e.g., CRI 70 or greater). Light
fixtures shall be appropriately shielded to preclude glare and overall illumination levels
should be evenly distributed.
The applicant is not proposing any changes to the existing outdoor lighting. If any
changes are proposed to the outdoor lighting, lighting details (cut -sheets) shall be
submitted for review.
(g) Provide for nature's events. Attention shall be accorded to design features which
address the affects of rain, snow and ice at building entrances and on sidewalks, and to
provisions for snow and ice removal from circulation areas.
This application is in compliance with this criterion
(h) Make spaces secure and safe. With respect to personal safety, all open and
enclosed spaces should be designed to facilitate building evacuation, and provide
reasonable accessibility by fire, police or other emergency personnel and equipment.
The new roof will only serve to enhance the building's compliance with this criterion.
(i) Streetscape improvements. An applicant for new development shall be
responsible for implementing streetscape improvements (e.g., sidewalks, street lighting,
street trees, etc.) within the portion of the public street ROW directly fronting the parcel
of land for which development is proposed. Such streetscape improvements shall be in
accord with the specifications contained in the City Center Streetscape Design
Guidelines.
This criterion is not applicable to the subject application.
DECISION
Motion by &.V,-_X t �, iA W, Ai , seconded by 906�� N 4
to approve Design Review Application #DR-08-11 of Wesco, Inc., 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. Any change to the design plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
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Mark Behr —Cej/nay/abstain/not present.---.
Matthew Birmingham — yea/nay/Lnot
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John Dinklage %enay/abstain/not
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Roger Farley — present
Eric Knudsen —ay/abstain/not present
Peter Plumeaunay/abstain/Qgtpresent
Gayle Quimby — yea/nay/abstain not present
Motion carried by a vote of --q-- O - o
Signed this day I joveW ��'� 2008, by
ark Behr, Vice Chairman
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).
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