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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
PATRICK MALONE - 222 DORSET STREET
DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION #DR-07-08
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 office 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 public hearings on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 and
Tuesday, November 6, 2007. No one was present representing the applicant at the
November 6" meeting.
Based on testimony provided at the above mentioned public hearings 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 office 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
August 27, 2007 and unanimously voted to recommend the proposed changes
for approval by the Development Review Board.
3. The owner of record of the subject property is Patrick Malone.
4. The subject property is located in the Central District 1 Zoning District and the
Design District 1 of the City Center Design Review Overlay District.
5. The plans submitted consists of a two (2) page set of plans, page one (1)
entitled, "Malone Properties Healthy Living Natural Foods Market 222 Dorset
Street Renovations South Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Bast & Rood
Architects, dated 4/2/07, last revised on 10/12/07.
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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 fagade 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,
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.
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(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.
DECISION
Motion by seconded by dG �C to
approve Design fReview Applicatio #DR-07-08 of Patrick Malone, subjed 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/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to use of the building.
5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Mark Behr - yea/nay/abstain/not present
Matthew Birmingham nay/abstain/not present
John Dinklage %ea ay/abstain/notpresent
Roger Farley —y/abstain/not present
Eric Knudsen —y/abstain/not present
Peter Plumeau ay/abstain/not present
Gayle Quimby ay/abstain/not present
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Motion carried by a vote of �- - o
Signed this day of 2007, by
61/ 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).
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