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Home My WebLink AboutDR-05-02 - Decision - 0350 Dorset StreetCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING DESIGN REVIEW #DR-05-02 FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION Tyler Dawson, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting design review approval for the following exterior modifications: 1) removal of 14 feet of glass store front to be replaced with block matching existing storefront, 2) removal of an existing exterior door and exhaust fan, and 3) installation of a three-foot wide door and a four -foot wide overhead door. The subject property falls within Design District 2 of the City Center Design Review (CCDR) Overlay District. Pursuant to Section 11.01(C)(1) of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations, buildings in this district should uphold the highest quality of design. The buildings should consist only of natural, indigenous materials (brick or stone) and should relate directly to the public street. Pursuant to Section 11.01(D)(1)(b) of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations, the addition or alteration of an exterior wall of a building or structure shall be subject to design review by the Design Review Committee (DRC) and the Development Review Board (DRB). The DRC reviewed the subject application on February 28, 2005. The DRB reviewed the subject application on March 10, 2005. Tyler Dawson was present. FINDINGS OF FACT The applicant is requesting design review approval for the following exterior modifications: 1) removal of 14 feet of glass store front to be replaced with block matching existing storefront, 2) removal of an existing exterior door and exhaust fan, and 3) installation of a three-foot wide door and a four -foot wide overhead door, 350 Dorset Street. 2. Dawson Dorset Street Properties, LLC is the record owner of the property. 3. The subject property falls within Design District 2 of the City Center Design Review (CCDR) Overlay District. 4. The Design Review application was reviewed under Sections 11.01 and 11.02 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations. 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 proposed building material is compatible with the existing materials used on the subject building. The DRC decided that they were comfortable with the removal of storefront windows from the building, because it added a symmetrical balance to the building. (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. Other materials may be used as an architectural accent provided they are harmonious with the building and site. The types of building materials used on the existing building are not changing through this proposal. (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 colors will not change through this proposal, and the applicant has stated that all finishes will match the existing building. (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 fagade 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 applicant is proposing to replace 14' of storefront window with concrete. The applicant has stated that this is important for the business he is moving into this building. (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 5 on 12) gable forms are discouraged. No changes to the existing roof are proposed. (1) 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 building is already somewhat 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 affected by the 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 affected by the proposal. ` DECISION C Motion by �e N seconded by k6E4 to approve Design Re iew Application #DR-05-02 of Tyler Dawson, subject t4 the following conditions: 1) This project shall be completed as shown on the plans submitted by the applicant and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning & Zoning. 2) Any finishes resulting from this project shall match the existing building. 3) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Design Review Committee and Development Review Board. Chuck Bolton - yea/nay/abstain of presen Mark Boucher ye /nay/abstain/no nt John Dinklage - nay/abstain/not present Roger Farley - nay/abstain/not present Michele Kupers ith - ea/na abstain%not presen Larry Kupferman - /nay/abs ain no present Gayle Quimby - �e ay/abstain/not present Motion Carried by a vote of '5-- 6 - v Signed on this 1 day of �'�� , 2005 by John Dinklage, Chair 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. If you fail to appeal this decision your right to challenge this decision at some point in the future 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).