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Home My WebLink AboutDR-11-10 - Decision - 0345 Dorset StreetCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD DESIGN REVIEWAPPLICA TION #DR-11-10 CHARLES DESLA URIERS — 345 DORSET STREET FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Charles DesLauriers, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting design review approval to remove the chimneys on three (3) multi -family dwellings, 345 Dorset Street. The Design Review Committee met on October 24, 2011. They recommended approval of the application. Development Review Board held a public meeting on November 1, 2011. Charles DesLauriers represented himself. The subject property falls within Design District 3 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). 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 design review approval to remove the chimneys on three multi -family dwellings at 345 Dorset Street. 2. The property is located in the Central District 3 (CD3) zoning district. 3. The owner of record of the subject property is Dorset Holdings Inc. 4. The application was received on October 7, 2011. 5. The applicant has submitted a five (5) page set of plans, page one entitled "Beacon Row Townhouses Elevations," dated November 3, 1998, as well as color photographs of the existing structure. DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA Design plans for properties within Design District 2 shall comply with the following desijzn 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 CADocuments and Settings\Mark C. Behr\My Documents\South Burlington DRB\11.1.11 Meeting Decisions\DR 11 10 345Dorset Deslauriers ffd.doc 1 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 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. (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 S 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. 09 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 CADocuments and Settings\Mark C. Behr\My Documents\South Burlington DRB\11.1.11 Meeting Decisions\DR 11 10 345Dorset Deslauriers ffd.doc 2 the winter and providing shade during the summer. (i) Pedestrian promenade along Market Street. The removal of the decayed chimneys will not adversely impact the aesthetics of the district, or of the property. The chimneys are decorative, not functional, and are of deteriorating quality. They also have potential to present a safety concern. DECISION Motion by Bill Stuono, seconded by Tim Barritt, to approve Design Review Application #DR-11-10 of Charles DesLauriers subject to the following conditions: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in full effect. 2. The 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 or this approval is null and void. 5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board. Tim Barritt— yea/nay/abstain/not present Mark Behr —lea/nay/abstain/not present Matthew Birmingham — yea/nay/abstain/not present Roger Farley — Lea/nay/abstain/not present Joe Randazzo— yea/nay/abstain/not present Michael Sirotkin — yea/nay/abstain/not present Bill Stuono —lea/nay/abstain/not present Motion carried by a vote of 6 - 0 - 0 Signed this 2nd day of November 2011, by Digitally signed by Mark C. Behr Mark C . Behr h cn=Mark C. Behr, o=Richard Henry Behr Architect P.C., ou, email=mark@rhbpc.com, c=US Date: 2011.11.02 10:07:38-04'00' Mark Behr, Chairman CADocuments and Settings\Mark C. Behr\My Documents\South Burlington DRB\11.1.11 Meeting Decisions\DR 11 10 345Dorset Deslauriers ffd.doc 3 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/envirorunental/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. CADocuments and Settings\Mark C. Behr\My Documents\South Burlington DRB\11.1.11 Meeting Decisions\DR 11 10 345Dorset Deslauriers ffd.doc 4