HomeMy WebLinkAboutDR-01-20 - Decision - 0333 Dorset Street# DR-01-20
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Design review application# DR-01-20 of Paul Morwood. This project consists
of a request to replace wood clapboards with vinyl siding on a 1220 square foot
building used as a general office, 333 Dorset Street
On the 5t' of March 2002, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved
the request of Paul Morwood seeking design review approval under Section 24 of the
South Burlington Zoning Regulations based on the following findings:
1) The owner of record is Paul Morwood.
2) This property located at 333 Dorset Street lies within the C1 and CD3 Districts. It
is bounded on the north by a small residence converted to office use (doctor's
office), on the east by Dorset Street and Dorset Street Beverage, on the south by
another small residence converted to office use (insurance company), and on the
west by residences on Sherry Road.
3) Consistent Design: The vinyl siding proposed relates to the buildings adjacent to
the applicants property (photos included).
4) Materials Used: Proposed vinyl siding has a faux wood grain finish. It is not an
obvious faux texture and staff found it suitable.
5) Colors and Textures: The proposed vinyl siding is a subdued color choice and is a
complimentary color choice to the existing freestanding wood sign. The texture
of the siding has a faux wood grain, which is acceptable.
6) Windows & Doors: No proposed changes.
7) Human Scale Design: No changes proposed to affect the human scale.
S) Roof as a Design Element: No proposed changes.
9) Orient Buildings to Public Streets: No changes proposed to effect the orientation
to the public street. The building currently has a front door that opens to Dorset
Street.
10) Conceal Rooftop Devices: No rooftop devices proposed.
11) Landscape and Plantings: Staff was concerned the site plan did not show the
existing landscape and has requested that a site plan reflecting the existing
conditions be submitted. The applicant stated that he provided photographs of the
site, which show the landscape. There are no suggested changes to the existing
planting.
12) Outdoor Lighting. All existing floodlights should be removed and replaced with
approved downcasting and shielded fixtures. Cut sheets should be submitted to
the Director of Planning and Zoning for approval, per Section 26.105 (e) of the
South Burlington Zoning Regulations.
13) Other: Currently on the property is a sign that is resting on the ground reading
"Nicholas A. Morwood Lawyer". This sign is not an approved sign and should be
removed.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board
approves design review application #DR-01-20 of Paul R. Morwood to amend a previously
approved plan for a 1,220 square foot office building. The amendment consists of
installing vinyl siding at 333 Dorset Street, as depicted on an eleven (11) page document
entitled "Application for Design Plan Approval 333 Dorset Street, South Burlington,
Vermont", prepared by Paul R. and Anne H. Morwood, with the following stipulations:
1) This 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 Regulations. The determination of whether or not this application
complies with all other requirements contained in the zoning regulations shall be
made by the Administrative Officer.
2) The plans shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval
of the Director of Planning & Zoning (hereinafter Director). Three (3) copies of
the approved revised plans shall be submitted to the Director prior to permit
issuance.
a) The site plan shall be revised to show the current site conditions.
3) Any new exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting and shielded fixtures. Any
change to approved lights shall require approval of the Director prior to
installation. The existing floodlight shall be removed and replaced with approved
light fixtures.
4) The applicant shall paint the fiberglass panels on garage to match vinyl siding.
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6) Any existing plant material shall be replaced if damaged during installation of vinyl
siding.
7) 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.
S) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance for the
Administrative Officer upon completion of the improvements.
9) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
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Please Note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to
24 V. S.A. § 4471 and V.R. C.P. 76, in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. The fee is
$150.00. 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 V.S.A. § 4472(d)
(exclusivity of remedy; finality).
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