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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDR-14-03 - Decision - 0200 Dorset Street#DR-14-03 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION #DR-14-03 200 DORSET STREET Design review application #DR-14-03 of Patrick Malone for after -the -fact approval to modify the building elevations, 200 Dorset Street. The Development Review Board held a public hearing on June 3, 2014. Paul Simon represented the applicant. Based on testimony provided at the above mentioned public hearing and the plans and supporting materials contained in the document file for this application, the Development Review Board finds, concludes, and decides the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The applicant seeks after the fact design approval for three changes to the architectural elevations of the Trader Joe's building at 200 Dorset Street 2. The application was received on May 8, 2014. 3. The owner of record of the subject property is Malone Dorset Street Properties, LLC. 4. The subject property is located in- Design District 1 of the City Center Design Review Overlay Districts. 5. A one page plan was submitted, entitled, "Trader Joe's Building — Elevations", dated May 8, 2014, and prepared by Freeman -French -Freeman architects. 6. The below listed changes were made without DRB approval and consequently were not issued a Certificate of Occupancy. This application is to bring the building into compliance. 1. West Elevation/Dorset Street fagade includes three larger window areas, vs. two large window areas as approved originally. 2. East Elevation/parking lot fagade includes seven hardie-panel sections vs. six as approved. 3. East elevation/parking lot fagade includes four smaller window areas vs. two as approved. DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA Pursuant to Section 11.01 F of the Land Development Regulations, the proposed protect shall 1 #DR-14-03 meet the followine standards: (1) Building Design (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. In Design Districts 1 and 3, the design of a building should consider the design features of other structures in the area so as not to be harshly discordinate with other nearby buildings. (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. Specific requirements for each Design District are as follows: . ................... (ii) Design District 2. A wide variety of both natural and high quality man-made materials are allowed. Examples of acceptable materials include red brick, indigenous stone (i.e., granite, limestone, and marble), architectural concrete, synthetic stucco, wood clapboard (synthetic materials such as vinyl siding may be used in place of wood provided it is of high quality and closely resembles wood clapboard/shingles), and glass or glass block. Other materials may be used as an architectural accent provided they are harmonious with the building and site. Examples of unacceptable materials include metal skin and laminated wood (e.g., T- 111). (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. (d) Windows and doors. Window and door treatment (i.e., the arrangement of windows and doors into a pattern) 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. In Design Districts 1 and 2, for sides of buildings that front or face a public street, existing or planned, 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/or doors should be of a human scale so as to welcome, not overwhelm, the pedestrian. (e) Use of "human -scaled" design elements. Larger buildings shall incorporate the use of design elements, such as pilasters, colored or textured bands, or window and door treatments, in order to reduce the larger building's apparent overall size and, therefore, avoid a large or long monotonous appearance. (f) 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. Specific requirements for each Design District are as follows: (i) Design Districts 1 and 2. For one-story structures, the minimum and maximum slope of a pitched roof shall be 8 on 12 and 12 on 12, respectively. Only a small portion of roof area on one-story buildings may be flat provided it is not visible 2 #DR-14-03 from the public street, existing or planned, and does not detract from the overall design and harmony of the building. For structures of two (2) or more stories, the minimum and maximum slope of a pitched roof shall be 5 on 12 and 12 on 12, respectively. Where flat roofs are used, particularly on structures of two (2) or more stories, architectural elements such as cornices and parapets shall be included to improve the appearance and provide interest. Large, low -slope (i.e., less than 5 on 12) gable forms are discouraged. (g) 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. In Design Districts land 2, new buildings shall be built to the street property line. The Development Review Board may approve building locations, or portions thereof, that are set back from the street property line, provided, the Development Review Board finds the overall site layout to be in conformance with the City Center goals. The primary entrance to buildings shall be designed as such and shall be oriented directly on the public street rather than facing parking lots. The upper floors of taller buildings (i.e., floors four (4) and up) may need to be "stepped back" or otherwise sited to avoid creating a "canyon" effect and to maintain a pedestrian friendly public edge. In all Design Districts, for existing buildings undergoing renovation, improvements shall be done to relate the building better to the public street. Such improvements could include the installation of doors and windows along the sides of the building facing the public street, or the construction of walkways between the building and street. (h) 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. Such features, in excess of one foot in height, shall be either enclosed by outer building walls or parapets, or grouped and screened in a suitable manner, or designed in themselves so that they are balanced and integrated with respect to the design and materials of the building. (i) 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. (j) Pedestrian promenade along Market Street. In Design District 1, the provision of a covered pedestrian promenade along Market Street is required in order to protect pedestrians from inclement weather and promote walking. Any pedestrian canopy, or portion thereof, that is proposed to be located within or encroach into the public R.O. W. shall meet the specifications identified in the City Center Streetscape Guidelines. An applicant may elect to incorporate a covered pedestrian promenade as a component of the building and completely on the applicant's property, provided the promenade is at least 10 feet high and 8 feet deep. The Development Review Board may waive the requirement for a covered pedestrian promenade or canopy on a building or portion thereof if the Development Review Board finds that the block on which the building is located is adequately covered by other existing promenades/canopies. #DR-14-03 The Board finds the "after the fact" architectural changes consistent with the original design approval for the building, and consistent with these design standards. The Board finds these criteria satisfied. nFrICIniu Motion by Bill Miller, seconded by John Wilking, to approve Design Review Application #DR-14- 03 of Patrick Malone subject to the following conditions: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect. 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 now that these "after the fact" changes have been approved. 5. Any further change to the architectural or site plans 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 Art Klugo — Vea 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 The application was approved by a vote of 5 — 0 — 2 pt� Signed this o day of 2014, by Tim Barritt, Chair 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 11 #DR-14-03 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