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Home My WebLink AboutDR-03-02 - Decision - 0337 Dorset StreetCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD JAMES LEARY— 337 DORSET STREET DESIGN REVIEW #DR-03-02 FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS & DECISION James Leary, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting approval to remove the existing siding and cover the existing trim at 337 Dorset Street and replace or cover it with vinyl siding and metal trim of the same color. The South Burlington Design Review Committee (DRC) reviewed the proposal on April 28, 2003. The South Burlington Development Review Board (DRB) reviewed the proposal on May 6, 2003. Based on testimony given at the above mentioned meetings and on the plans and supporting materials contained in the document file for this application, the DRB finds, concludes and decides as follows: FINDINGS OF FACT The applicant is requesting approval to remove the existing siding and cover the existing trim at 337 Dorset Street and replace or cover it with vinyl siding and metal trim of the same color. 2. James Leary is the record owner of the property (warranty deed in Volume 370, Page 108 of the city land records). The property is identified as Tax Parcel 0570 00337 R. 3. The subject property falls within Design District 3 of the City Center Design Review (CCDR) Overlay District. 4. Pursuant to Section 24.10 of the Zoning Regulations and Section 11.01(C)(3) of the proposed Land Development Regulations, buildings in this district should have pitched roofs, consist of wood, vinyl, brick, or stone materials, and contain natural or subdued colors. 5. Pursuant to Section 24.201(b) of the Zoning Regulations and Section 11.01(D)(1)(e) of the proposed Land Development Regulations, the addition or removal of materials to or from the exterior shall be subject to design review by the Design Review Committee (DRC) and the Development Review Board (DRB). CONCLUSIONS DESIGN REVIEW STANDARDS Design plans for properties within Design District 3 shall comply with the following design criteria: FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS & DECISION 337 DORSET STREET - #DR-03-02 (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. The building design is not changing as a result of this proposal. Existing wood clapboards will be replaced by vinyl of the same width and color. Existing wooden trim elements will be wrapped with metal of the same color. (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. Natural, indigenous materials of stone, masonry and wood shall predominate. 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. Other materials may be used as an architectural accent provided they are harmonious with the building and site. The proposed vinyl siding and metal trim wrap are in keeping with this standard. However, the foundation paint is currently peeling and should be scraped and replaced with fresh paint of the same color. (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 3 predominant colors are discouraged. The building is primarily white with black window shutters and a subdued asphalt shingle roof. Texture is smooth. These features will not change as a result of the proposed residing. (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. No new windows or doors are proposed. However, the existing wooden trim is proposed to be wrapped with metal of the same color as the existing trim paint. (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 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 gable forms are discouraged. \d rc\f e a ry\D R -0 3-02. f cd . d o c 2 FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS & DECISION 337 DORSET STREET - #DR-03-02 No changes to the existing roof are proposed. (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 pattems. The building is existing and already oriented to 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. This criterion is not relevant to the current proposal. (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 criterion is not relevant to the current proposal. DECISION Motion by Mark Boucher, seconded by Roger Farley, to approve design review application #DR-03-02, conditional upon the applicant scraping and painting areas on the foundation where paint is currently peeling. Chuck Bolton —yea/nay/abstain Mark Boucher — rLea/nay/abstain John Dinklage —yea/nay/abstain Roger Farley — rLea/nay/abstain Michele Kupersmith —not present Larry Kupferman -yea/nay/abstain Gayle Quimby —not present MOTION CARRIED by a vote of 5-0-0. d Signed this day of A) 2003, by r �j John Dinklage, Chair 6-1 \dre\1eary\DR-03-02.fcd.d oc 3 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPROVAL JAMES LEARY - 337 DORSET STREET DESIGN REVIEW #DR-03-02 James Leary, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting approval from the Development Review Board to remove existing siding and cover existing trim and replace or cover it with vinyl siding and metal trim of the same color at 337 Dorset Street. Motion by Jadq Sa Crr4 , seconded by marl k (71a r , to recommend app oval of design review application #DR-03-02, conditional upon the applicant scraping and painting areas on the foundation where paint is currently pealing. Mary Benoit a /nay/abstain Frank Clark — e nay/abstain Judith Fay Barron nay/abstain Michael O'Grady a nay/abstain Stacie Sears ye /nay/abstain MOTION PASSED by a vote of 5 - U - U Signed this 2-6111 day of A�ri I , 2003, by Mary B il Chair