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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-01-58 DR-01-15 - Decision - 0364 0366 0368 Dorset Street#SD-01-58 & #DR-01-15 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION STATE OF VERMONT COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON Re: Final plat application #SD-01-58 and Design Review application #DR-0I- 15 of South Burlington Realty Company to amend a planned unit development consisting of. 1) a 2400 sq. ft. retail building, 2) an 8016 sq. ft. building consisting of 3500 sq. ft. of general office use and 4560 sq. ft. used for a number of commercial uses for a multiple number of tenants, 3) an 8944 sq. ft. building for a number of commercial uses for a multiple number of tenants, and 4) a 20,000 sq. ft. medical office building. The amendment consists of making site and fagade modifications, 364, 366 and 368 Dorset Street. On the 20th of November, 2001, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved the request of South Burlington Realty Company .for final plat approval under Section 204 of the South Burlington Subdivision Regulations based on the following findings: 1) This project consists of: 1) a 2400 sq. ft. retail building, 2) an 8016 sq. ft. building consisting of 3500 sq. ft. of general office use and 4560 sq. ft. used for a number of commercial uses for a multiple number of tenants, 3) an 8944 sq. ft. building for a number of commercial uses for a multiple number of tenants, and 4) a 20,000 sq. ft. medical office building. The amendment consists of making site and fagade modifications. 2) The owner of record is South Burlington Realty. 3) This property located at 364-368 Dorset Street lies within the CD2 District. It is bounded on the north by Optical Extra Bead Shop, on the west by Hawthorne Suites and Dorset Street, and to the south and east by Pizzagalli and San Remo Drive. FINAL PLAT CRITERIA: 4) Parking: This property requires a total of 193 spaces. The proposal is to change the parking from 154 on site spaces to 153 on site spaces with 21 on street parking spaces for a total of 174 spaces. This represents a 19 space or 9.8% shortfall. The Board previously approved an 18 space 9.3% shortfall. Staff had no problem with this request. This includes one accessible van space and five accessible parking spaces. 5) Coverage/Setbacks: The building coverage remains unchanged at 27.3 % (maximum allowed is 40%). Overall coverage changes from 82.1% to 82.4 %( maximum allowable coverage is 90%). The setback requirements are met. 6) Landscaping There are no proposed changes to plantings, only in percent coverage of green space. 7) The Design Review Committee recommended approval of the proposed fagade alterations. DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA: 8) Consistent Design: The applicant has revised the north elevation. The applicant proposes to replace a window with an exit door. The proposed alteration creates asymmetry on an overall symmetric elevation. The asymmetry may be corrected with the installation of a large fixed glass window instead of the proposed two over two double hung window. The applicant has revised the east elevation. This change includes removing an entryway door and replacing it with a fixed glass storefront panel. The proposed changes to the previously approved design still maintain rhythm of openings. Staff had no problem with the proposed change and did not recommend any further improvements. 9) Materials Used: There are no proposed changes to previously approved materials. 10) Colors and Textures: There are no proposed changes to previously approved colors and textures. 11) Windows & Doors: The proposed changes to the windows and doors are discussed above under Consistent Design. 12) Orient Buildings to Public Streets: The removal of the doorway on the east elevation changes access to the building. 13) Conceal Rooftop Devices: The applicant has proposed lengthening the hvac roof enclosures by five (5) feet. This change is to accommodate the equipment. Staff recommended this proposed alteration to the roof top enclosures. 14) Landscape: The applicant has revised the landscape plan with the removal ofa concrete walkway on the east side of the building due to the removal of the entryway on that side. 15) The applicant proposes the removal of handicap accessible parking spaces at the north entrance and proposes the addition of the handicap accessible parking spaces on the west side of the building. This addition of HC parking changes the width of the green area adjacent to the west side entry walkway. There are no proposed changes to the plantings. 16) Efficient and Effective Circulation: The removal of the sidewalk on the east side is acceptable due to the removal of the doorway. The change in placement of accessible parking as shown in the plan is acceptable. 2 17) Lighting: The new proposed light fixture is downcasting and shielded. The proposed fixture is a 2- 26W QUAD with 3600 lumen output. Staff recommended acceptance of the new fixture. 18) Special Features: None proposed. DECISION AND CONDITIONS Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board approves final plat application #SD-01-58 and Design Review application #DR-01-15 of South Burlington Realty Company to amend a planned unit development consisting of: 1) a 2400 sq. ft. retail building, 2) an 8016 sq. ft. building consisting of 3500 sq. ft. of general office use and 4560 sq. ft. used for a number of commercial uses for a multiple number of tenants, 3) an 8944 sq. ft. building for a number of commercial uses for a multiple number of tenants, and 4) a 20,000 sq. ft. medical office building. The amendment consists of making site and fagade modifications, as depicted on a four (4) page set of plans, page one entitled "South Burlington Realty Co.364-368 Dorset Street South Burlington Vermont — Site Plan," prepared by Llewellyn -Howley, Inc., dated 5/7/99, last revised on 11/6/01, 364, 366 and 368 Dorset Street, with the following stipulations: 1) All previous approvals and stipulations, which are not superseded by this approval, shall remain in effect. 2) The Board approves a total of 174 spaces (153 on site spaces and 21 on street spaces) which represents a 19 space of 9.8% shortfall. 3) Any change to the final plat plan shall require approval of the South Burlington Development Review Board. 4) The final plat plan shall be recorded in the land records within 90 days or this approval is null and void. The plan shall be signed by the Board Chair or Clerk prior to recording. Chair or Clerk Date South Burlington Development Review Board Please Note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4471 and V.R. C.P. 76, in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. The fee is $150.00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your right to challenge this decision at some future time may be lost because you waited too long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4472(d) (exclusivity of remedy; finality). 3