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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OFPLANNING & ZONING
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
DORSET SQUARE ASSOCIATES —150 DORSET STREET
DESIGN REVIEW #DR-04-02
FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
Dorset Square Associates, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting design review
approval for renovations to the storefront at 150 Dorset Street. Specifically, the applicant is
proposing to: 1) remove a portion of the existing wood siding and replace the space with an
aluminum storefront door and glass widows, and 2) remove the existing glass and frame widow
and a portion of the existing wood siding and replace the space with an aluminum storefront door
and glass windows. The subject property falls within Design District 1 of the City Center Design
Review (CCDR) Overlay District. The South Burlington Design Review Committee reviewed
the proposal on January 26, 2004. The South Burlington Development Review Board reviewed
the proposal on February 3, 2004.
Based on testimony given at the above mentioned meetings and on the plans and supporting
materials contained in the document file for this application, the Development Review Board
finds and decides as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant is requesting design review approval for renovations to the
storefront at 150 Dorset Street. Specifically, the applicant is proposing to: 1)
remove a portion of the existing wood siding and replace the space with an
aluminum storefront door and glass widows, and 2) remove the existing glass
and frame widow and a portion of the existing wood siding and replace the space
with an aluminum storefront door and glass windows.
2. Dorset Square Associates is the record owner of the property.
3. The subject property falls within Design District 1 of the City Center Design
Review (CCDR) Overlay District.
4. 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).
5. The Design Review application was reviewed under Section 11.01 of the South
Burlington Land Development Regulations.
DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA
Design plans for properties within Design District 1 shall comply with the following design criteria:
(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. The design of a building
.should consider the design features of other structures in the area so as not to be harshly
discordant with other nearby buildings.
The building design will only change slightly as a result of this proposal. The proposed design will
reduce blank wall space and increase window space, which is desirable in this area. The design of
the building is harmonious with those is the area.
(b) Materials used. High quality, attractive materials shall be used on all buildings. Natural,
indigenous materials of stone and masonry are highly encouraged, if not required. Other
materials may be used as an architectural accent provided they are harmonious with the
building and site.
The proposed project will increase the glass on the front of the building, which is encouraged.
(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 colors will not change through this proposal.
(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 applicant is proposing to replace existing wall and window space with new doors and glass
windows. This proposal will provide order and unity to the public fagade of the subject 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. For one-
story structures, the minimum and maximum slope of a pitched roof shall be 8 on 12 and 12
on 12, respectively. For structures of two (2) or more stories, the minimum and maximum
slope of a pitched roof shall be S on 12 and 12 on 12, respectively. Only a small portion of
roof area may be flat provided it is not visible from the public street, existing or planned, or
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does not detract from the overall design and harmony of the building. Where portions of a
roof are flat, architectural elements such as cornices and parapets shall be included to
improve the appearance and provide interest. Large, low -slope (i.e., less than S on 12) gable
forms are discouraged.
No changes to the existing roof are proposed.
() 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.
The subject building is not oriented to the public street.
(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 affected by the proposal.
(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 proposed project will increase the energy efficiency of the subject building, as the increased
window space will maximize natural daylight and solar energy during the winter.
DECISION
Motion by Mark Boucher, seconded by Gayle Quimby, to approve design review application #DR-
04-02, conditional upon the following conditions:
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, as amended
by this decision, and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning & Zoning.
3. Any finishes resulting from this project shall be harmonious in color and texture to the
building itself and to the surrounding buildings on the property.
4. Pursuant to section 17.04(B) of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations, the
applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months of this decision.
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5. Any changes to the site plan shall require approval of the South Burlington Design Review
Committee and the South Burlington Development Review Board.
Chuck Bolton —yea/nay/abstain/not present
Mark Boucher—ygWnay/abstain/not present
John Dinklage—yeWnay/abstain/not present
Roger Farley—ya/nay/abstain/not present
Michele Kupersmith —yea/nay/abstain/not present
Larry Kupferman—yeWnay/abstain/not present
Gayle Quimby—y�ja/nay/abstain/present
MOTION CARRIED by a vote of 5-0-0.
Signed this day of February, 2004 by
John Dinklage, Chair
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