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Home My WebLink AboutDR-08-01 - Decision - 0222 Dorset Street#DR-08-01 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING PATRICK MALONE - 222 DORSET STREET DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION #DR-08-01 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Patrick Malone, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting design review approval for the exterior modifications to a 33,733 sq. ft building consisting of short order restaurant and retail food use, 222 Dorset Street. The subject property falls within Design District 1 of the City Center Design Review Overlay District. Pursuant to Section 11.01 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations, these changes shall be subject to design review by the Design Review Committee (DRC) and the Development Review Board (DRB). The Development Review Board held a public hearing on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. Stephanie Hainley 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 The applicant is requesting design review approval for the exterior modifications to a 33,733 sq. ft building consisting of short order restaurant and retail food use, 222 Dorset Street. The subject property falls within Design District 1 of the City Center Design Review Overlay District. Pursuant to Section 11.01 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations, these changes shall be subject to design review by the Design Review Committee (DRC) and the Development Review Board (DRB). 2. As changes have been made to the design elements of this project, The South Burlington Design Review Committee reviewed the proposal at their meeting on February 25, 2008 and unanimously voted to recommend the proposed changes for approval by the Development Review Board. The applicant proposed both a weathered metal and a galvanized metal for the strips through the mesh fencing. The Committee voiced preference for the weathered metal. 3. The applicant is also proposing revisions to the window trim around the second floor of the building and a change to the location of the loading dock light. The Committee voiced approval of these changes. 4. The owner of record of the subject property is Patrick Malone. - 1 - #DR-08-01 5. The subject property lies in the Central District 1 (CD 1) Zoning District. 6. The plan submitted is entitled, "Malone Properties Healthy Living Natural Foods Market 222 Dorset Street Renovations South Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Bast & Rood Architects, dated 4/02/07, last revised on 2/12/08. Design plans for properties within Design District 1 shall comply with the following design criteria, as outlined in Section 11.01(C)(1) and Section 11.01(F) of the Land Development Regulations: Design District 1- This area is planned to be the core area of the City Center with the highest density and greatest mix of uses. It is the intent of this area to be the main "downtown" for South Burlington and therefore should uphold the highest quality of design. Building materials should consist only of natural, indigenous materials (brick or stone) and the buildings themselves should relate directly to the public street. They should be placed up front to the property line and the main entrance should face the street rather than parking lots. (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. (b) Materials used. 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. (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 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. (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 5 on 12 and 12 on 12, -2- #DR-08-01 respectively. Only a small portion of roof area may be flat provided it is not visible from the public street, existing or planned, or 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 5 on 12) gable forms are discouraged. (f) 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. (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. (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. This project meets the above requirements. DECISION d Motion by �>4�� ('�1 seconded by b�' ��r/1, C to approve Design Review Applicati6n #DR-08-01 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 plan 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/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to the use of exterior building changes. 5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the South Burlington Administrative Officer. -3- #DR-08-01 Mark Behr —nay/ab%;�in/not present Matthew Birmingham — e nay/abstain/not present John Dinklage /nay/abstain/not present Roger Farley y /nay/abstain/not present Eric Knudsen — e nay/abstain/not present Peter Plumeau — /nay/abstain/not present Gayle Quimby — e /nay/abstain/not present Motion carried by a vote of l - o - o Signed this �' day of 2008, by John Dinklage, Chair Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRCP 76 in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. The fee is $225.00. If 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 VSA 4472 (d) (exclusivity of remedy; finality). -4-