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Home My WebLink AboutDR-12-06 - Decision - 0340 Dorset Street#DR-12-06 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING VAL HUNT 338 & 340 Dorset Street DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION #DR-12-06 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Val Hunt, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting design review to amend a previously approved plan for a 12,590 sq. ft. multi -tenant mixed use building, an 1800 sq. ft. building approved for indoor recreation use, and a 2400 sq. ft. detached accessory structure. The amendment consists of: 1) Installing an additional customer door to the rear of the building, 2) adding a new condenser to the rear of the building, 3) enlarging an existing steel service door by 20 inches in height, and 4) adding a garage style overhead door to the accessory building, 340 Dorset Street. The subject property falls within Design District 2 of the City Center Design Review Overlay District. Pursuant to Section 11.01(D) (1)(d) of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations, the addition or alteration of the roofline of a building or structure shall be subject to design review by the Design Review Committee (DRC) and the Development Review Board (DRB). The Design Review Committee met on October 22, 2012 and unanimously recommended approval of the Design Review portion of the Application by the Development Review Board. The Development Review Board held a public hearing on November 6, 2012. Val Hunt 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. Val Hunt is requesting design review approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 12,590 sq. ft. multi -tenant mixed use building, an 1800 sq. ft. building approved for indoor recreation use, and a 2400 sq. ft. detached accessory structure. The amendment consists of. 1) Installing an additional customer door to the rear of the building, 2) adding a new condenser to the rear of the building, 3) enlarging an existing steel service door by 20 inches in height, and 4) adding a garage style overhead door to the accessory building, 340 Dorset Street. 2. The application was received on October 3, 2012. 1 CAUsers\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\11.20.12 Meeting Decisions\DR_12_06_340Dorset_Hunt_ffd.doc C #DR-12-06 3. The owner of record of the subject property is Edgar A. Welch. 4. The subject property is located in the Central Zoning District. 5. The applicant submitted photographs and an elevation drawing showing the existing and proposed facades. DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION Design plans for properties within Design District 2 shall comply with the following design criteria, as outlined in Section 11.01(F) of the Land Development Regulations: (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 Board finds that the proposal meets the standards addressed above. The proposed doors match those which already exist on the facades to which they are to be constructed. Trim is to match existing trim. (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. The Board finds that the proposal meets the standards addressed above. The applicant is proposing to use durable glass and high -quality wood trim. The door which is to be replaced is to be a sturdy steel door. (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. The applicant is proposing to paint or install doors which will match the existing doors and the grey siding. Trim will be complimentary and match existing trim. (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 2 CAUsers\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\11.20.12 Meeting Decisions\DR_12_06_340Dorset_Hunt_ffd.doc f #DR-12-06 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. The Board finds that the proposal meets the standards addressed above. The additional doors will add additional pedestrian accessibility to the existing facade. (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 S on 12) gable forms are discouraged. The Board finds that the proposal meets the standards addressed above. No changes to the roof are proposed. 69 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. The Board finds that the proposal meets the standards addressed above. No changes to the building orientation are proposed. (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 visibilityfrom any point at or below the roof level of the subject structure. The Board finds that the proposal meets the standards addressed above. No changes to the roof are proposed. (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. (i) Pedestrian promenade along Market Street. 3 CAUsers\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\11.20.12 Meeting Decisions\DR_12_06_340Dorset_Hunt_ffd.doc #DR-12-06 The subject lot is not located on Market Street. The Board finds that the proposal meets the standards addressed above. DECISION Motion by Roger Farley, seconded by Tim Barritt, to approve Design Review Application #DR-12-06 of Val Hunt 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 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 from the Administrative Officer prior to use of the site modifications. 5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Tim Barritt— yea nay abstain not present Mark Behr — yea nay abstain not present Roger Farley — yea nay abstain not present Art Klugo — yea nay abstain not present Bill Miller — yea nay abstain not present Michael Sirotkin — yea nay abstain not present Bill Stuono — yea nay abstain not present Motion carried by a vote of 5 — 0 — 0 Signed this 27th day of November 2012, by Digitally signed by Mark C. Behr Mark C B e h r em cn=Mark C. Behr, o, email=mark@rhbpc.com, c=US Date: 2012.11.28 11:15:40-05'00' Mark Behr, Chairman 4 C:\Users\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\11.20.12 Meeting Decisions\DR_12_06_340Dorset_Hunt_ffd.doc #DR-12-06 Please note: An appeal of this decision may be taken by filing, within 30 days of the date of this decision, a notice of appeal and the required fee by certified mail to the Superior Court, Environmental Division. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of the notice of appeal must also be mailed to the City of South Burlington Planning and Zoning Department at 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b)(4)(A). Please contact the Environmental Division at 802-828-1660 or http://vermontiudiciM.org/GTC/environmental/default.aspx for more information on filing requirements, deadlines, fees and mailing address. The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain relevant state permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional Permit Specialist. 5 CAUsers\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\11.20.12 Meeting Decisions\DR_12_06_340Dorset_Hunt_ffd.doc