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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
PAT MALONE - 222 DORSET STREET
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-07-62
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Pat Malone, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking final plat approval to
amend a previously approved plan for a 33, 733 sq. ft. building with 31, 351 sq. ft. of
retail food establishment use and 2382 sq. ft. of short-order restaurant use. The
amendment consists of proposing the landscaping and design for the "Blue Zone", 222
Dorset Street.
The Development Review Board held a public hearing on Tuesday, October 2, 2007.
David White, Stephanie Hainley, and Terry Boyle 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 is seeking final plat approval to amend a previously approved plan
for a 33, 733 sq. ft. building with 31, 351 sq. ft. of retail food establishment use
and 2382 sq. ft. of short-order restaurant use. The amendment consists of
proposing the landscaping and design for the "Blue Zone", 222 Dorset Street.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Patrick Malone.
3. The subject property is located in the Central District 1 (CD1) Zoning District.
4. The plans submitted consist of a four (4) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled,
"South Burlington Art in City Center Phase 1 Plan", prepared by T.J. Boyle and
Associates, dated 8/10/07.
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The location of this property presents unique challenges as it will serve as one of the main
gateways to the future South Burlington City Center. While landscaping is fundamental, the
site should also offer other design elements. Staff has been working with the applicant
towards a comprehensive landscape and hardscape plan. The working concept is to
provide funds for an urban art area, currently being labeled the `blue zone' which extends
along the new entrance road and a portion of Dorset Street. Funds for this shall come in
part from the landscaping budget and in part from the cost to construct a sidewalk (at this
time, the roadway details have not been finalized and so the sidewalk should not yet be
constructed). The City Council and the applicant have agreed to the following:
Minimum Required Landscaping Budget
$36,205
Cost of On -site Landscaping
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$19,648
Remaining Funds for Urban Art Area
=
$16,557
Estimated Cost of Sidewalk
+
$18,900
Applicant's Commitment for Urban Art Design
Competition
=
$35,457
As stipulated as a condition of Final Plat Application #SD-07-04, approved on February
6, 2007:
The applicant shall continue to work with staff and the Design Review Committee to
facilitate the urban art design competition and fund the new street design elements in the
minimum amount of $35,750.
The plan included as part of the site plan application reviewed herein addresses this
condition. Since the February 2007 approval, an artist team has been selected and a plan
for the blue zone has been drafted. There are two elements of the blue zone: that which
fronts along the Dorset Street corridor (and will be privately owned) and that which fronts
along the access drive (which will eventually be a City road, owned and maintained).
As the details for the roadway design of the access drive have not yet been completed,
staff suggested a two-phase approach to the blue zone implementation. The applicant has
submitted such a phasing plan, which allocates that most of the hardscape will be installed
prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Given time and climate constraints, the
remaining landscaping and elements of the hardscape will be installed by October 1, 2008.
In summary the following should apply as conditions of approval:
Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the following improvements must be
complete:
a. Locating and forming all concrete fence supports with built-in metal sleeves
b. Setting concrete base for gateway tower
c. Construction of concrete sidewalks where noted on plan
d. Placement of boulders
e. Construction and backfill of stone walls
f. Contouring and placement of topsoil for planting beds, as shown on plans
submitted by applicant on Sheet L-100
g. Winter rye planted in plant beds to secure the site for winter
h. Construction of stabilized `staymat' gravel surface
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i. All `SE Group' planting, as called out on the plan
2. Prior to October 1, 2008, the following improvements must be complete:
a. Fabrication and installation of metal fences and tower
b. Community outreach and painting by Dan Gottsegan
c. Fabrication and installation of decorative glass panels for fence and tower
d. All planting as called out on plan and in plant list submitted by applicant on
sheet L-101
e. Installation of decorative bike rack
DECISION Q �j
Motion by ( seconded by / 56 � e cam= to
approve Site Application #S -07-62 of Pat Malone, subject to the following onditions:
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 continue to work with staff and the Design Review Committee to
facilitate the urban art design competition and fund the new street design elements in the
minimum amount of $35,750.
4. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the following improvements must be
complete:
a. Locating and forming all concrete fence supports with built-in metal sleeves
b. Setting concrete base for gateway tower
c. Construction of concrete sidewalks where noted on plan
d. Placement of boulders
e. Construction and backfill of stone walls
f. Contouring and placement of topsoil for planting beds, as shown on plans
submitted by applicant on Sheet L-100
g. Winter rye planted in plant beds to secure the site for winter
h. Construction of stabilized 'staymat' gravel surface
i. All 'SE Group' planting, as called out on the plan
5. Prior to October 1, 2008, the following improvements must be complete:
a. Fabrication and installation of metal fences and tower
b. Community outreach and painting by Dan Gottsegan
c. Fabrication and installation of decorative glass panels for fence and tower
d. All planting as called out on plan and in plant list submitted by applicant on
sheet L-101
e. Installation of decorative bike rack
6. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to Section
17.04 of the Land Development Regulations or this approval shall be null and void.
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7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval of the South Burlington Development
Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Mark Behr -nay/abst in/not present
Matthew Birmingham - ye ay/abstain/not present
John Dinklage - ea/nay abstain of presen
Roger Farley - e_ a ay/abstain/not presen
Eric Knudsen - e nay/abstain/not nt
Peter Plumeau - a/nay/abstain of present
Gayle Quimby-/ye�ay/abstain/no present
Motion carried by a vote of S`-d -0
Signed this Z&-�9day of G T-66E -- 2007, by
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Mark Behr, Vice Chairman
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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