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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDR-01-09 - Decision - 0150 Dorset Street4- #DR-0 1 -09 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION STATE OF VERMONT COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON Re: Findings of Fact, design review application #DR-0 1-09 of Dorset Square Associates to amend a previously approved 54,480 square foot shopping center with four (4) buildings. The amendment consists of installing a door and window on the north fagade of the southern wing of the main building, 150 Dorset Street. On the I Oth of July 2001, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved the design review application of Dorset Square Associates, under Section 24.20 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations based on the following findings: 1. This project consists of amending a previously approved 54,480 square foot shopping center with four (4) buildings. The amendment consists of installing a door and window on the north fagade of the southern wing of the main building, 150 Dorset Street. 2, The owner of record is Dorset Square Associates. 3. This property located at 150 Dorset Street lies within the C1 and CDI Districts. It is bounded on the north by Market Street and several retail establishments, on the east by Doi -set Street and the several small residences that have been converted to office use, on the south by the undeveloped land and several single-family residences, and on the west by a restaurant. 4. Consistent Design. The proposed door and window on the north fagade of the south wing will create a new storefront to an area currently devoid of any architectural detailing. The north fagade of this wing is currently blank except for the restaurant at the western edge. The proposed storefront will occupy an area on the eastern edge of the facade and will give symmetry to the fagade. The proposed materials, colors, and dimensions of the door and window will be similar to those currently present on the building. The proposed alterations are consistent with the design of the building. 5. Materials Used: The new door and window will utilize single panes with metal frames to match the existing storefront currently present in the shopping center. Any patching to the siding will be done to match the existing siding. 6. Colors and Textures: The window and door will have bronze colored frames to match the adjacent storefronts. Any touch up painting that will need to be done to the siding will be done with blue paint to match the existing. 7. Windows & Doors: One door and one window will be added to the north facade of the south wing. This is a fagade that currently only has one entrance, for a restaurant, on the western comer of the building. The introduction of a new door and window will create a storefront on the eastern edge and balance the fagade. The new storefront will also increase the amount of see -through glass on the fagade. Increased levels of see -through glass are encouraged in the Zoning Regulations as it is thought to promote pedestrian activity. 8. Human Scale Design: The two bays proposed to be added to the building will increase the degree to which the building is of a "human scale". More bays and undulations break up the mass of a building. This will make the building less imposing and more approachable. 9. Roof as a Design Element: No changes were proposed to the roof. 10. Orient Buildings to Public Streets: The proposed door and window will increase the communication between the building and the street. The addition of a storefront the to north faqade will present a more inviting fagade to both pedestrians and automobilists entering the shopping center from Dorset Street or Market Street. Currently, the north faqade of this wing is blank except for the restaurant at the eastern end of the wing. 11. Conceal Rooftop Devices: No new rooftop devices were proposed. 12. Landscape and Plantings: No changes to the present landscaping were proposed. 13. Efficient and Effective Circulation: No changes to the parking layout were proposed. The new storefront will not result in any changes to the sidewalk along the building, 14. Outdoor Lightiqg:_No changes were proposed to the existing lighting. No new lighting fixtures were requested. 15. special Features: None proposed. DECISION AND CONDITIONS Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board approves the design review application #DR-01-09 of Dorset Square Associates to amend a previously approved 54,480 square foot shopping center with four (4) buildings. The amendment consists of installing a door and window on the north faqade of the southern wing of the main building, 150 Dorset Street, as depicted on a three (3) page set of plans, entitled "Dorset Square Mall Dorset Street South Burlington Vermont", prepared by Michael Dugan, dated 12/1/97, last amended on 6/18/0 1, with the following stipulations: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect. 2. This approval of the proposed addition 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. 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 new store. 5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the, South Burlington Design Review Committee. Chair or Clerk 6ate South Burlington Development Review Board Please.Arote: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to 24 V. S.A. § 4471 and V.I?.CP. 76, in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued The fee is $150. 00. ff 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. § 44 72(d) (exclusivity of remedy.finality).