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SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403
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July 2, 2001
Ms. Margo Breen
Mr. Merle Norman
350 Dorset Street
So. Burlington, Vermont 05403
Re- Des-ign Review Application
Dear Ms. Breen and Mr. Norman:
Enclosed please find a copy of the May 14, 2001 Design Review Committee
meeting minutes.
If you have any questions, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
Sarah MMacCallum
Associate Planner
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CITY CENTER DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MAY 14, 2001
The South Burlington Development Design Review Committee held a regular meeting on Tuesday,
May 14, 2001 at 7:35 P.M. in the City Hall, 575 Dorset Street.
Members Present:
Timothy Duff, Mary Benoit, Donna Leban
Others: Sarah MacCallum, Associate Plarr~: 111ayne Gibson of Kershner Signs, John Jaeger of South Burlington
Realty, Nigel Mucklow, Mostafa Daovdi, Greg Rabideau and Margo Breen
1. Minutes of April 10, 2001: Tabled
2. Sign Design, 340 Dorset Street
Mr. Gibson introduced the application. He stated that it was the wish of the applicant to move toward 40" by 70"
wooden oval signs that were painted. Mr. Duff stated that he didn't have a problem with the application.
Mr. Duff made a motion to approve the design review application 4DR-01-03 of John Kennedy to amend a previously
approved master signage plan. The amendment consists of 1) removing one 16 inches by 3 foot wall sign totaling four
square feet, and 2) erecting one 40 inches by 70 inches non -illuminated wall sign, 340 Dorset Street, as depicted on a
two (2) page set of plans, page one entitled "Master Signage Plan for 338,339, and 340 Dorset Street", dated April 4,
2001 with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. This recommendation for approval of the proposed sign design is based solely on the application's compliance with
the design review criteria contained in Section 4 of the South Burlington Sign Ordinance. The determination of whether
or not this application complies with all other requirements contained in the sign ordinance shall be made by the Code
Officer.
3. Prior to review by the Development Review rsoard, the applicant should revise the master signage plan to:
a) Remove all reference to exterior lighting of the MacSphere and Caswell Credit Union signs.
b) Remove 339 Dorset Street fi,om the title of the Master Signage Plan.
4. The applicant shall obtain a sign permit pursuant to Section Five of the Sign Ordinance or this approval is null and void.
5. Any change to the master signage plans shall require review by the South Burlington Design Review Committee and
approved by the Development Review Board excepting design review applications made for erection of freestanding sign
panels and 40" by 70" oval wall signat 340 Dorset Street These specific design review applications shall require administrative
review only by the Code Officer if they are determined to comply with both the master signage plan and the Sign Ordinance
in effect at the time of submittal.
Ms. Leban seconded. Unanimously approved.
3. Design Review Application 364-368 Dorset Street
Mr. Rabideau introduced the application with updated site plans. He stated that the San Remo Drive hedge had inadvertently
been left off the previous landscaping plans. He stated that there would also be gas meters on the north facade. He stated that
a dark brown color would be used for the dominant color. Mr. Gibson asked where the freestanding sign for the new building
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would be. Mr. Jaeger provided possible locations for free standing signs but stressed that this was not a sign application at this
time. Mr. Rabideau stated that the issue of street lighting was brought up, and the applicant did not feel that they could pursue
the installation of street lighting at this time in exchange for a landscaping credit. Mr. Jaeger stated that the applicant might
be interested in pursuing a couple of street lights, perhaps at the entrance. Mr. Duff stated that he didn't think it was advisable
to just drop a couple of lights in. He was concerned that it would adversely ^ffect the Streetscape plan. Ms. Benoit asked Mr.
Rabideau to address the energy efficiency ofthe building. He stated that the envelope ofthe building would conform with state
energy efficiency guidelines. He stated that the mechanicals for the building were not fmalized yet. He stated that heat pumps
would probably be used. Mr. Duff stated that'_ -
ed that the engineers work with Efficiency Vermont on finalizing mechanicals.
She recommended that low e - glazing be used on the windows. Ms. Benoit was worried that the applicant would be
immediately coming back for approval for a cooling tower. Ms. Leban asked if there were entrance canopies on the east
facade. Mr. Rabideau stated that the entrances were pulled into the building and were not canopies. He stated that the
entrances on the buildings did not project any further than the other facade projected. The entrances were not porticos particles
but rather like hood labels. Ms. Leban stated that there was a much different feel between the east and west facades. She
recommended that the west facade should be more similar to the east facade in the center section. Mr. Duff raised concerns
on the landscaping on the west facade of the existing building at 368 Dorset Street. Mr. Duff suggested repeating the
landscaping around the transformer around the east facade. Mr. Duff stated that the applicant should work with staffto amend
the western elevation of the proposed building and amend the landscaping around the eastern facade of the Phase I building
at 368 Dorset Street.
Mr. Duff then made a motion to the City Center Design Review Committee to recommend approval of the design review
application #DR-01-02 of South Burlington Realty Company to amend a planned unit development consisting of 1) a 4800
square foot building consisting of 3,600 square feet of convenience store use and a 1200 square foot fast food restaurant with
twenty two (22) seats, 2) an 8,060 square foot building consisting of 3500 square feet of general office use and 4560 square
feet used for a multiple number of commercial uses for a multiple number of tenants, 3) an 8,944 square foot building (phase
1) and a 13,640 square foot building (phase 2) for a multiple number of commercial uses for a multiple number of tenants, 364,
366 and 368 Dorset Street. The amendment consists of 1) reducing the 4,800 square foot building consisting of 3,600 square
feet of convenience store use and a 1200 square foot fast food restaurant with twenty two (22) seats to 2,400 square feet used
for retail at 364 Dorset Street, 2) removing the 13,640 square foot building (phase 2) at 368 Dorset Street used for a multiple
number of commercial uses for a multiple number of tenants, and 3) constructing a 20,000 square Moot medical office building
along the eastern boundary of 364, 366, and 368 6orset Street, as depicted on a three (3) page set of plans, page one entitled
"South Burlington Realty", prepared by Greg Rabideau, dated 4/24/01 with the following stipulations:
1. This recommendation for approval ofthe 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.
2. Prior to review by the Development Review Board the plans shall be revised to show the changes listed below:
a) The proposed Little Leaf Linden Trees proposed for the western east leg of San Remo Drive should be replaced
with 3"- 3 1/2" Chanticleer Pear Trees.
b) The plans shall be revised to illustrate a right-of-way dedication for the sidewalk.
c) The center bay of the west facade should be redesigned in consultation with staff to make it similar to the center
of the east facade.
d) The applicant shall work with staff to incorporate a similar landscape design utilized around the transformer around
the eastern facade of the Phase I building at 368 Dorset Street.
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3. Prior to review permit issuance, cut sheets and specifications for all exterior lighting shall be submitted.
4. The applicant should be required to comply with the San Remo Drive Streetscape including, but not limited to, the planting
of street trees, a sidewalk along all street frontage.
5. The proposed structure shall utilize a high quality vinyl that does not use a simulated grain.
6. For the purposes of zoning and subdivision IrA norset Street shall not be exempted from Design Review associated with
changes of use or facade modifications.
7. The applicant shall submit information on exterior and site plan impacts of the final design of mech systems prior to permit
issuance for staff review.
Ms. Leban seconded. Unanimously approved.
4. Design Review. 372 Dorset Street
Mr. Mucklow introduced the proposal. He stated that when the Dorset Street widening project was completed, he was
instructed to stop utilizing the existing door on Dorset Street. Mr. Mucklow stated that there were safety issues with sidewalk
plows and people entering out onto the sidewalk. Mr. Duffwas worried that the applicant would be caught in a Catch 22 where
the City may be requiring something different than the State of Vermont. Ms. Benoit asked the applicant if he had
documentation to assist in deciphering this requirement. Ms. MacCallum suggested that the applicant research the matter and
produce reasonable documentation on these state requirements prior to the Development Review Board's June 6, 2001
meeting. If documentation can not be furnished, the Design Review Committee should take up the application again at their
June meeting. Ms. Benoit brought up the issue of screening the meter sockets on the north facade. Mr. Mucklow stated that
it would not be a problem. Mr. Duff made a motion to approve the design review application #DR-01-05 ofNigel Mucklow
to: 1) add three windows and a sign panel to the north facade, 2) remove the cast stone siding, the current window and door
bays, and chimney stack from the west facade, 3) introduce a center side ga'ole to the west facade with three six over six pane
windows underneath framed on the facade of the building by wooden pilaster strips and flanked on each side by three window
bays each with one six over six pane window, and 4) reconfigure the three westem most bays on the south facade, 372 Dorset
Street, as depicted on a ten (10) page set of plan, j.,.ge one entitled "372 Dorset St.", with a stamped received date of 5/3/01
with the following stipulations:
1. This recommendation for 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.
2. Prior to review by the Development Review Board the plans shall be revised to show the changes listed below:
a) The meter sockets on the north facade should be screened by exterior landscaping or a panel in conjunction with
staff recommendations.
3. Prior to Development Review Board consideration, the applicant shall furnish reasonable documentation to prove that the
State of Vermont requires that all doors along the Dorset Street facade be eliminated. Should the applicant be unable to furnish
reasonable documentation, the application shall be remanded to the Design Review Committee.
4. The proposed structure shall utilize a high quality vinyl that does not use a simulated grain.
5. For the purposes of zoning and subdivision, this property shall not be exempted from Design Review associated any air
conditioner units, new gas, electric, phone meters, or other utilities on the exterior of the building.
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Ms. Benoit seconded. Unanimously approved.
5. Design review. 23 San Remo Drive
Mr. Daovdi introduced the proposal. He stated that he was requesting an additional satellite dish to what was there. He was
unsure where the location of the dish would be on the building. Ms. Benoit was concerned that there might be many more
satellite dishes to follow, perhaps one for each tenant. Mr. Duff stated that dishes should be clustered together on a facade
or hidden on the roof line. This should be a precedent for future review of satellite dishes. Mr. Daovdi stated that the
Committee should review the issue of satellite dishes in its review of new projects in the future. Mr. Duff made a motion to
approve design review application #DR-01-04 of Mostafa Daovdi to amend a previously approved site plan for a two (2) phase
6,088 square foot building used for: 1) 4,888 square feet of medical office use, and 2) 1,200 square feet of residential use
consisting of six (6) dwelling units. The amendment consists of adding two satellite dishes to the exterior facade, 23 San Remo
Drive, as depicted on a two (2) page set of plans, page one entitled "23 San Remo Drive", with a stamped received date of
5111/01 with the following stipulations:
1. This recommendation for approval of the proposed satellite dishes 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.
2. Prior to obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy the plans shall be revised to show the changes listed below:
a) The proposed satellite dishes shall be located on the south facade or on the roofline, no higher then the peak of
the roof, approximate to the southwest corner of the building.
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 th- Administrative Officer prior to use ofthe second
satellite dish.
5. Any change to the plans shall require rev:_ . -% _,e South Burlington Design Review Committee.
Ms. Leban seconded and the motion was unanimously approved.
6. Sign Design, 350 Dorset Street
Ms. Breen stated that she had a couple of revisions to the stated application. There would be a "Merle Norman" sign above
the door and the panel sign on the freestanding sign would read "Merle Norman Cosmetics/Sports Pro Shop". Ms. Leban
stated that she did not have any issues with the sign. Ms. Benoit asked what the lighting would be. Ms. MacCallum stated
that the existing lighting to be used is most likely incandescent. Mr. Duffmade a motion to approve design review application
4DR-01-06 of Margo Breen for a master signage plan. The master signage plan consists of 1) an indirectly illuminated, blue
13' 5" by 28" cut out letter "Net Result Fish Market" wall sign, 2) an indirectly illuminated, white 14' by 10" cut out letter
"The Net Result" wall sign, 3) an indirectly illuminated, white 13' 5" by 10" cut out letter "Vivaldi Flowers" wall sign, 4) an
indirectly illuminated, white 12' by 10" cut out letter "Merle Norman "wall sign, 5) an indirectly illuminated white 10" cut
out letter "Orbit" wall sign and 6) two indirectly illuminated, 26 square foot free standing sign, 350 Dorset Street, as depicted
on a seven (7) page set of plans, page one entitled "Merle Norman", dated 5/8/01 with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
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2. This recommendation for approval of the proposed sign design is based solely on the application's compliance with the
design review criteria contained in Section 4 of the South Burlington Sign Ordinance. The determination of whether or not
this application complies with all other requirements contained in the sign ordinance shall be made by the Administrative
Officer.
3. The applicant shall obtain a sign permit pursuant to Section Five of the Sign Ordinance or this approval is null and void.
4. Any change to the master signage plan shall require review by the South Burlington Design Review Committee.
Mr. Duff made a motion to approve, Ms. Leban seconded. Unanimously approved.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
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