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FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Design review application #DR-02-11 of South Burlington Realty seeking design
review approval of exterior elevation alterations to the west and south sides of a 5,000
square foot structure, 50 San Remo Drive.
On the 1 'of October 2002, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved
the request of South Burlington Realty Co. seeking design review approval under Section
24 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations based on the following findings:
1) This project consists of fagade and exterior treatment alterations to the elevations
on west and south. Alterations to the metal skin building include: 1) application of
vinyl siding to the principal fagade, 2) replacement of two existing windows, 3)
replacement of an overhead door, 4) and replacement of an existing solid metal door
with a glass door.
2) The owner of record is South Burlington Realty Co.
3) This property located at 50 San Remo Drive is in the Central District 4 and
Design Overlay District 2. It is bounded on the north by Lilly Trucking , on the west
by San Remo Drive, on south by Dulux Paints, and on the east by residential
development.
The intent of Central District is to "encourage the locations of a balanced and
coordinated mixture of residential, commercial, public and private uses... It is
designed to promote efficient use of land by concentrating mixed uses within a well
defined Central District."
4) Non- complying structure: The applicant is requesting design review for a non-
complying structure in the Central District 2. The applicant may propose alterations
to the fagade and finishes, Section 26.002 (c) of the zoning regulations.
5) Consistent design: The applicant proposed alterations to only the west and south
sides of the structure. The applicant proposed to put vinyl siding on the western
elevation only. It was the committee's opinion that the proposed vinyl siding will not
bring the structure any closer to compliance, and actually leaves the building less in
compliance with regards to consistent design. The committee suggested the applicant
replace the fagade with like material and paint the south and west side a uniform color
to maintain consistency.
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6) Windows and doors: The applicant is proposing two (2) windows on the western
fagade (cut sheets enclosed). The committee found the proposed windows
acceptable.
The applicant is also proposing a new door on western elevation, which is constructed
of an undivided pane of glass and a side light. The committee found this acceptable.
7) Materials: Pursuant to Section 24.401 (b), Materials Used, CD2 designation is
too "...encourages a wide variety of natural and man-made materials." The applicant
proposes to use Norandex Woodsman select vinyl siding. The committee felt the
proposed vinyl siding would make the building less consistent with respect to
materials. The committee suggested the applicant use a similar material that currently
exists on the building.
8) Colors and textures: The applicant proposes to use a similar color scheme to what
exists on the building. The proposed colors include bronze trim color on windows
and doors, brown painted steel roof structures over the doors, and beige vinyl siding
on the fagade of the building.
The committee felt the use of vinyl siding on the fagade of the building and no where
else on the building was not consistent design. The DRC suggested the applicant use
a similar metal skin siding to what is present, and paint the building a uniform color.
9) Human scale design: The applicant proposes design features for snow and water
protection over the new door and the overhead door. Staff suggested the door
treatment on the fagade be anchored to the building, with elbow braces, so the roof
does not appear to be floating on the fagade.
10) Site design: The applicant provided at the meeting with the DRC an accurate,
scaled, site plan of the property showing the location of all features including,
screened dumpster locations, parking and location of signage, i.e. all application
requirements found in Section 26.10, Site Plan Review.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board
approves the design review application #DR-02-11 of South Burlington Realty Co. seeking
design review approval of exterior elevation an window alterations to the west and south
sides of a structure, 50 San Remo, as depicted on a seven (7) page set of plans, page one
entitled "50 San Remo Drive", prepared by John Jaeger, with the following stipulations:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall
remain in effect.
2) The site plan and elevations shall be revised to show the changes listed below, and shall
require approval by the Director of the Planning and Zoning. Three (3) copies of the
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approved revised plans shall be submitted prior to issuance of a zoning permit.
a) The western and southern elevations shall be revised to show elbow brace supports
under the proposed roof structures.
b) The western elevation shall be revised to show replacement/repair of siding with
similar metal skin siding
3) All existing floodlights shall be removed and/or replaced with approved downcasting
and shielded fixtures.
4) The southern and western elevations shall be painted a uniform color.
5) This approval of the proposed alterations is based on the application's compliance
with the design review criteria contained in Section 24 of the South Burlington
Zoning Ordinance. The determination of whether or not this application complies
with all other requirements contained in the zoning ordinance shall be made by the
Administrative Officer.
6) The applicant is required to obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months, pursuant to
Section 27.302 of the zoning regulations, or this approval is null and void.
7) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development
Review Board.
?Chair or c Date
uth Burlington Development Review Board
Please Note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to
24 V.S.A. § 4471 and V.RC.P. 76, in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. The fee is
$150.00. 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 V.S.A. § 4472(d)
(exclusivity of remedy; finality).
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