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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
SOUTH BURLINGTON REALTY CO. - 366 DORSET STREET
DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION #DR-06-09
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
South Burlington Realty, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting design review
approval to install four (4) double sets of windows on the first floor, north facade of the
building. The Development Review Board held a public meeting on January 16, 2007. John
Jaeger represented the applicant.
Based on testimony provided at the above mentioned public meeting 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 requesting design review approval to install four (4) double sets of
windows on the first floor, north facade of the building.
2) The owner of record of the subject property is South Burlington Realty Co.
3) The subject property is located in the Design District 2 of the City Center Design
Review Overlay District and the Central District 2 Zoning District.
4) The plans submitted consist of a two (2) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled,
"Elevations 366 Dorset Street Williston Vermont" prepared by Rabideau Architects,
Inc., dated 7/16/98, last revised on 1/9/01.
5) 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).
6) The Design Review Committee discussed the application in December, 2006 via
email and telephone correspondence. They unanimously recommend that the
Development Review Board approve the application.
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 Reaulations:
(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
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a building shall be designed so that they are compatible in terms of material, window
treatments, architectural accents, cornice/parapet design, etc.
The proposed windows are in compliance with this criterion. They are proposed to match
the existing windows on other facades of the building.
(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 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.
The proposed windows are in compliance with this criterion. They materials used will match
the existing windows on other facades of the building.
(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.
The proposed windows are in compliance with this criterion. They are proposed to match
the existing windows on other facades of the building.
(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.
The proposed windows are in compliance with this criterion. The windows have been
strategically placed so as to break up the expanse of the wall while also allowing natural
light to most effectively enter the building.
(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.
This criterion is not applicable as part of this application.
(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.
This criterion is not applicable as part of this application.
(g) Conceal rooftop devices. Rooftop mechanical equipment and appurtenances to be
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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 during
the winter and providing shade during the summer.
The additional windows have been proposed specifically to allow natural light, including
warming sunlight, into the building. The proposed windows are in compliance with this
criterion.
(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
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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.
(f) Outdoor Lighting. Outdoor lighting shall be designed to be both aesthetically
pleasing and functional. The lighting type shall be metal halide, compact fluorescent, 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
(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.
This criterion is not applicable to the subject application
(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 &A L. U kOIAsue, seconded by k06E �IiA&C-1,1to
approve Design Review Applicatibn #DR-06-09 of South Burlington Realty. Co., subject to
the following conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations, which are not superseded by this approval, shall
remain in full 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 plans shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval of the
Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plans shall be submitted
to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance.
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a. The building elevation plan shall be revised to note that this property is in South
Burlington, not Williston.
4. 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.
5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative
Officer prior to use of the new windows.
6. Any change to the site plan or elevation plan shall require approval by the South
Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Mark Behr —/nay/abstain/not present
Matthew Birminan - e /nay/abstain/not present
John Dinklage
/nay/abstain/not present
Roger Farley —nay/abstain/not
present
Eric Knudsen —ay/abstain/not
present
Peter Plumeau —
/nay/abstain/not present
Gayle Quimby —
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/nay/abstain/not present
Motion carried by a vote of 1- 0 - D
Signed this & day of v 2007, by
John Dinklage, Chair
Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental
Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRCP 76 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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