HomeMy WebLinkAboutDR-14-10 - Decision - 0031 San Remo DriveCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
DESIGN REVIEW #DR-14-10
CHAMPLAIN OIL — 31 SAN REMO DRIVE
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Matt Wamsganz, hereinafter the applicants, seeks design approval to replace an existing stockade fence
with a seven (7) foot high white vinyl fence, 31 San Remo Drive.
The Development Review Board held a hearing on October 21, 2014 to consider this application. The
applicant was represented by Val Hunt.
Based on testimony provided at the public hearing, and the plans and supporting materials in the
application file, the Development Review Board finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant requests design approval to replace an existing stockade fence with a seven (7)
foot high white vinyl fence, 31 San Remo Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Tony Cairns.
3. The application was received and deemed complete on September 12, 2014.
4. The subject property is located in City Center Design Review Overlay District 2.
5. The plans and photos submitted illustrate the existing building and proposed changes.
Design Review
In reviewing the application, the Board has considered the following:
11.02 Site Design for City Center Design Review District
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
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surroundings.
The applicant proposes to replace the existing, 6' high wooden stockade fence on the northeast
perimeter of the property with new, 7' white vinyl fence and also add up to 24 feet of the same as new
fencing to the west side of the existing fence. The fence would be located 6"-8" not to exceed 7 ft. off
the ground.
New white fencing would serve to update the property and strengthen visual linkages with some
properties along Dorset Street. The 344 Dorset Street building to the north and the 340 Dorset Street
building to the south both use white materials in their signage and building materials.
The Board finds this criterion satisfied.
DECISION
Motion by Bill Miller, seconded by Jennifer Smith, to approve design review application #DR-14-10 of
Matt Wamsganz subject to the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations shall remain in full effect except as amended herein.
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. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to use of
the new fence.
5. Any change to this design plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review
Board or the Administrative Officer.
Tim Barritt—
vea
nay
abstain
not present
Mark Behr—
yea
nay
abstain
not present
Bill Miller—
yea
nay
abstain
not present
David Parsons—
yea
nay
abstain
not present
Jennifer Smith —
yea
nay
abstain
not present
John Wilking —
yea
nay
abstain
not present
Motion carried by a vote of 6— 0 — 0.
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Signed this a2 da of D G�D e �/ 2014, by
Tim Barritt, Chair
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Please note: An appeal of this decision may be taken by filing, within 30 days of the date of this
decision, a notice of appeal and the required fee by certified mail to the Superior Court, Environmental
Division. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of the notice of appeal must also be mailed to the City of South
Burlington Planning and Zoning Department at 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. See
V.R.E.C.P. 5(b) (4)(A). Please contact the Environmental Division at 802-828-1660 or
http://vermontiudiciary.org/GTC/environmental/default.aspx for more information on filing
requirements, deadlines, fees and mailing address.
The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain relevant state
permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional Permit Specialist.