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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-01-79 DR-01-16 - Decision - 0006 San Remo Drive#SP-01-79& #DR-01-16 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION STATE OF VERMONT COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON Re: Application of Associates in Orthopedic Surgery for site plan approval. The request is for approval consisting of amending a previously approved site plan for a 7,478 square foot medical office building with two (2) residential dwelling units. The amendment consists of. 1) removal of south entry door on San Remo Drive and replacement with casement windows and sidelights, 2) relocation of access drive from San Remo Drive within existing curb cut width, and 3) replace porch roof with vestibule entry facing parking lot at 6 San Remo Drive. On the 4 h of December, 2001, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved the request of Associates in Orthopedic Surgery for site plan approval under Section 26.10 and Design Review approval under Section 24.00 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations based on the following findings: 1) This project consists of amending a previously approved site plan for a 7,478 square foot medical office building with two (2) residential dwelling units. The amendment consists of. 1) removal of south entry door on San Remo Drive and replacement with casement windows and sidelights, 2) relocation of access drive from San Remo Drive within existing curb cut width, and 3) replace porch roof with vestibule entry facing parking lot. The Design Review Committee recommended approval of the current site plan on October 22, 2001. The applicant obtained approval from the Development Review Board on February 6, 2001. The applicant then proceeded to do the work without a zoning permit. Staff discovered this violation and placed the owner in violation. 2) The owner of record is Associates in Orthopedic Surgery. 3) This property located at 6 San Remo Drive lies within the C2 District. It is bounded on the north by Fitzpatrick's GMC, on the east by The B Team Auto Repair, on the west by Center for Chiropractic and Dorset Street and the south by HealthSouth and San Remo Drive. SITE PLAN CRITERIA: 4) Circulation: The proposed site plan clarifies both the pedestrian and vehicular circulation. 5) Access: Access is currently provided by a 32 foot wide curb -cut. The proposal is to reduce this width to 24 feet. 6) Landscaping/Screening: The existing screening device does not hide the dumpsters from the public roadway. The screening device needs to be enlarged or the dumpsters need to be placed within the fenced in area after they are emptied. 7) Parking: This project requires a total of 31 spaces. Thirty-one (31) parking spaces are provided. Two (2) are handicap accessible. Four (4) are for the two dwelling units on the property, leaving 25 for the office space. DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA: 8) Consistent Design: The plan shows changes in the circulation in the front yard area. This change increases pavement in this area. The previously approved plan shows a trade off in green space and pavement from the eastern portion of the lot, five feet (5' ). 9) Windows and Doors: The installed window has two casements and two sidelights. This window type does not currently exist on the building. It was previously approved as a single casement window with two sidelights. The "as built" south elevation shows no doorway onto San Remo Drive as previously approved. The elevation shows two (2) fixed glass windows. 10) Orient Buildings to Public Streets: The "as built" south elevation shows no doorway onto San Remo Drive. Consequently, there is no dialog with San Remo Drive. This is inconsistent with the City's design guidelines. The Board felt this was not needed since the applicant's customers are not pedestrians. 11) Color, Texture, and Materials: The applicant has proposed matching vestibule siding with existing siding. The previously approved copper standing seam roof was replaced with an asphalt shingle roof, dark gray in color, similar to the existing roof material. 12) Roof as a Design Element: The previously approved plan for the vestibule shows a hipped standing seam copper roof. The "as built" roof line mimics the existing gable of the second story. 13) Circulation: The existing concrete walkway leads to the installed casement window. Staff recommends that the walkway and curb -cut be removed so as to not cause pedestrian confusion. 14) Outdoor Lighting: The previously approved plan requested that "plans be revised to note correct existing wattage not to exceed 250 watt for the two existing light poles." This is not noted on the current plans. DECISION AND CONDITIONS Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board approves site plan application # SP-01-79 and Design Review Application # DR-01-16 of Associates in Orthopedic Surgery to amend a previously approved site plan for a 7,478 square foot medical office building with two (2) residential dwelling units. The amendment consists of: 1) removal of south entry door on San Remo Drive and replacement with casement windows and sidelights, 2) relocation of access drive from San Remo Drive 2 C (" within existing curb cut width, and 3) replace porch roof with vestibule entry facing parking lot, 6 San Remo Drive, as depicted on a four (4) page set of plans, page (1) entitled, "Assoc in Orthopedic Surgery -Site Plan 6 San Remo Dr So Burlington, VT" prepared by GW Architects and last revised 23 Oct 01, with the following stipulations: 1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect. 2) The plan shall be revised prior to issuance of a zoning permit to show the changes listed below and shall require approval by the Director of Planning and Zoning (hereinafter Director). Three copies of the revised plan shall be submitted to the Director prior to recording. a) The site plan shall be revised to note existing wattage not to exceed 250 watt for the two existing light poles. 3) The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to Section 27.302 of the zoning regulations or this approval is null and void. 4) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the addition. 5) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board. /2- -/8r-0/ Chair or Clerk Date South 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.SA. § 4472(d) (exclusivity of remedy; finality).