HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-02-07 DR-02-03 - Decision - 0372 Dorset Street#SP-02-07 and #DR-02-03
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Site plan and design review application #SP-02-07 and #DR-02-03 of Nigel
Mucklow. This project consists of. 1) locating a HVAC unit on the roof, 2) removing a
door and two (2) windows on the southern elevation, 3) adding a door and eliminating one
window from the eastern elevation, and 4) on the north side of the warehouse portion of the
building —replace six (6) existing garage doors with three (3) new ones, 372 Dorset Street.
This project was reviewed last on June 25, 2001
On the 5t' of March 2002, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved
the request of Nigel Mucklow seeking site plan approval under Section 26.10 and Design
Review approval under Section 24.00 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations based
on the following findings:
1) The initial application was for design review only. The changes in access to the
warehouse portion of the building resulted in parking changes. This necessitated the
site plan review.
2) This property located at 372 Dorset Street lies within the CD2 and Design 2
Districts. It is bounded on the west by Dorset Street, on the south by the South
Burlington High School, on the east by Pizzagali property, and on the North by
Canoe Imports.
3) The owner of record is Nigel Mucklow.
4) Consistent Design: The recommended changes to the property are consistent with
the existing design elements on the property. The existing graffiti should be
removed or the siding replaced and the air conditioning unit removed on the south
elevation. The siding needs repairs in other locations on the building as well.
The proposed renovation of the warehouse building is an improvement over what
exists. Staff suggested the color of the garage doors be either white or ivory
(similar to the siding), and ivory siding on the remainder of the warehouse space
as proposed. The picture window remains on this elevation, but proposed is
replacement of the door and smaller window with a garage door.
5) Colors and Textures: The changes to the property should include existing
materials (the same siding -color, texture, and manufacturer, same trim paint color
as on the facade of the building), as mentioned above.
6) Windows & Doors: The proposed removal of the window and door from the
building is not encouraged, but the applicant has stated the exterior changes
relates to the interior organization of the building. The applicant proposed the
addition of a door on the east elevation and the elimination of one (1) window.
7) Roof as a Design. Element: No proposed changes to the roof outside of the
addition of HVAC on the roof. This is addressed under Conceal Rooftop
Devices.
8) Orient Buildings to Public Streets: Currently this property is inconsistent with
Section 24.40 (g) of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations.
"The primary entrance to buildings shall be designed as such and shall be
oriented directly on the public street rather than facing parking lots", and "... for
existing buildings undergoing renovation, improvements shall be done to relate
building better to the public street."
The addition of a door, stepped back into the fagade or a false door will
improve the connection to the public street. A stepped back door allows for
access from Dorset Street and will not interfere with the safety of pedestrians on
the sidewalk The proposed location of a new door is off the parking lot.
9) Conceal Rooftop Devices: The parapet roof of the north elevation will hide the
proposed HVAC. The pitched roof will hide the proposed HVAC from Dorset
Street. The existing trees will hide the view of the proposed HVAC from the
south. The only view is from the rear of the parking lot on the east. Staff found
this acceptable.
10) Parking: The parking requirement is ten (10) spaces. The plan shows ten (10)
spaces, one is handicap accessible. Staff suggested the applicant relocate the bike
rack. Currently it is too close to the rear entrance for either to be functional.
11) Landscape and Plantings: None proposed.
12) Efficient and Effective Circulation: Staff found this acceptable.
1.3) Outdoor Lighting: No proposed changes to the existing lighting.
14) Special Features: None proposed.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board
approve site plan application #SP-02-07 and design review application #DR-02-03 of
Nigel Mucklow to amend a previously approved design review application, on June 25,
2001. This application is for approval of HVAC installation on the roof and elevation
design changes consisting of 1) removal of one (1) door and two (2) windows from the
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southern elevation, 2) removal of one (1) window and the addition of a door off the
parking lot on the eastern elevation, and 3) the replacement of six (6) garage doors with
three (3) larger doors and installation of vinyl siding on the northern elevation of the
warehouse, as depicted on a (11) page document and site plan entitled "372 Doset Street"
dated 2/14/02, prepared by Nigel Mucklow, with the following stipulations:
1) This approval of the proposed renovation is based on the application's compliance
with the design review criteria contained in Section 24 of the South Burlington
Zoning Regulations. The determination of whether or not this application complies
with all other requirements contained in the zoning regulations shall be made by the
Administrative Officer.
2) The site plan shall be revised to show the changes listed below and shall require
approval of the Director of Planning & Zoning (hereinafter Director). Three (3)
copies of the approved revised site plan shall be submitted to the Director prior to
permit issuance.
a) The site plan shall be revised to indicate trash storage inside building.
b) The site plan shall be revised to show the relocation of the bike rack.
3) Elevations shall be submitted showing the location of a door and one (1) window on
the eastern fagade of the main building facing the parking lot.
4) The materials and colors used to finish the building shall be of like materials and
colors that currently exist on the building.
5) Any new exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting and shielded fixtures. Any
change to approved lights shall require approval of the Director prior to installation.
6) The trim around the garage doors shall not be painted green to match the other trim.
7) The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to Section
27.302 of the zoning regulations or this approval is null and void.
8) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer upon completion of the improvements.
q) Any change to the approved elevations and site plan shall require review by the South
Burlington Design Review Committee and approval from the Development Review
Board.
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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.RC.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&A. § 4472(d)
(exclusivity of remedy, finality).
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