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Home My WebLink AboutDR-13-01 - Decision - 0354 Dorset Street#DR-13-01 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING CHAMPLAIN OIL COMPANY, Inc 354 Dorset Street DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION #DR-13-01 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Champlain Oil Company, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting design review approval for exterior modifications to a property within Design District 2 of the City Center Design Review Overlay District., 354 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 February 25, 2013 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 March 19, 2013. Matthew Wamsganz 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. Champlain Oil Company Inc. is requesting design review approval for exterior modifications to a property within Design District 2 of the City Center Design Review Overlay District., 354 Dorset Street. 2. The application was received on February 15, 2013. 3. The owner of record of the subject property is Champlain Oil Company Inc. 4. The subject property is located in the Central District 2 Zoning District and the City Center Design Review District. 1 CAUsers\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\03.16.13 Meeting Decisions\DR_13_01_354Dorset_ChamplainOil_ffd.doc #DR-13-01 5. The applicant proposes removal of an existing canopy from the Dorset Street facade which is substantially damaged, as well as removal of an existing sign frame. The applicant submitted photographs showing the existing facades with canopy and sign frame. 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 applicant shall remove the damaged canopy and replace it with a small structure which provides one foot horizontal relief and is to be sheathed in aluminum flashing to match the metal parapet/coping of the building. The sign frame shall be removed and the underlying brick is to be cleaned as needed. (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 an aluminum flashing which will match the existing coping of the building. (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 Board finds that the proposal meets the standards addressed above. The applicant is proposing to use a metal flashing which will match the existing coping of the 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, 2 C:\Users\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\03.16.13 Meeting Decisions\DR_13_01_354Dorset_ChamplainOil_ffd.doc #DR-13-01 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. There are no changes to existing windows and doors. (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. There are no changes proposed to the roof. (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 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 visibility from 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. The subject lot is not located on Market Street. 3 CAUsers\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\03.16.13 Meeting Decisions\DR_13_01_354Dorset_ChamplainOil_ffd.doc #DR-13-01 The Board finds that the proposal meets the standards addressed above. Motion by Tim Barritt, seconded by Art Klugo, to approve Design Review Application #DR-13-01 of Champlain Oil Company Inc. 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 canopy to be removed shall be replaced with a structure which provides a minimum of one foot or horizontal relief and shall be sheathed in aluminum flashing to match the existing aluminum used on the building's coping. 4. The brick under the sign panel to be removed shall be cleaned and/or repaired as necessary. 5. 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. 6. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to use of the site modifications. 7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Tim Barritt— vea nay abstain not present Mark Behr— 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 Motion carried by a vote of 4 — 0 — 0 Signed this 17th day of April 2013, by Digitally signed by Mark C. Behr Mark C. Behr email= ark ark@r Behr, o, ou, email=mark@rhbpc.com, c=US Date: 2013.04.17 15:25:59-04'00' Mark Behr, Chairman 4 C:\Users\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\03.16.13 Meeting Decisions\DR_13_01_354Dorset_ChamplainOil—ffd.doc #DR-13-01 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://vermontiudiciary.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\03.16.13 Meeting Decisions\DR_13_01_354Dorset_ChamplainOil_ffd.doc