99sn0137.pdfDecember 16, 1998 BS
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
99SN0137
Guju Associates, L.L.C.
Bermuda Magisterial District
Off the west line of Ironbridge Boulevard
Amendment to Conditional Use Planned Development (Case 86S097) to permit an
indoor recreational facility in a Neighborhood Business (C-2) District.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
A cultural center for the Gujurati Indian community is planned. Specifically, the
Gujurati wish to build a cultural center in winch to host meetings, as well as
cultural and social events to include, but not limited to, language classes, cultural
presentations, lectures and traditional social activities such as folk dances.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE
PROFFERED CONDITION ON PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recorranend approval for the following reasons:
The proposed indoor recreational facility conforms to the Central Area Plan which
suggests the request property is appropriate for community mixed use, to include
Community Business (C-3) uses.
If properly conditioned, the proposed indoor recreational facility would conform
to anticipated area development. Specifically, the request property is zoned
commercially and could be developed for a number of uses that would have similar
impacts, to include: fraternal, philanthropic or other charitable uses; health clubs;
commercial, trade, music, dance, business, vocational and training schools; indoor
and outdoor recreational facilities primarily for employees of the office/commercial
area; and convention centers and exposition halls.
The recommended condition would ensure that indoor recreational facilities are
restricted to non-commercial type indoor recreational uses.
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER MAY PROFFER
CONDITIONS. THE CONDITIONS NOTED WITH "STAFF/CPC" WERE AGREED UPON
BY BOTH STAFF AND THE COMMISSION. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "STAFF" ARE
RECOMMENDED SOLELY BY STAFF. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "CPC" ARE
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.)
CONDITION
(STAFF/CPC)
In addition to the uses permitted by Case 86S097, non-profit indoor
recreational facilities shall be permitted in association with religious, ethnic
or cultural organizations. (P)
(NOTE: This condition modifies Condition 1 of Case 86S097 relative to
permitted uses.)
PROFFERED CONDITION
(STAFF/CPC) 1.
The Architectural style and materials of an), indoor recreational
building shall be as depicted to the elevation prepared by Dewberry
& Davis, Architects - Engineers - Planners - Surveyors, dated
November 16, 1998.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
West line of Ironbridge Boulevard, south of Ironbridge Parkway. Tax ID 775-655-Part
of 6064 (Sheet 31).
C-2 with Conditional Use Planned Development
Size:
3.0 acres
Existing Land Use:
Vacant
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Adjacent Zoning & Land Use:
North, South and West - C-2 with Conditional Use Planned Development; vacant
East - C-2 and R-7 with Conditional Use Planned Development; multi-family, residential
or vacant
UTILITIES
Public
Water System:
There is an existing twelve (12) inch water line extending along the west side of Ironbridge
Boulevard, adjacent to the request site. Use of the public water system is required by
County Code.
Public
Wastewater System:
There is an existing twelve (12) inch wastewater mmk line extending across that portion
of the request site adjacent to Ironbridge Boulevard. Use of the public wastewater system
is required by County Code.
Drain:
Property drains under Ironbridge Boulevard to Ironbridge Lake. No existing or anticipated
on- or off-site drainage or erosion problems.
PUBLI ILITIES
Fire Service:
This property is currently served by the Chester Fire/Rescue Station, Company Number
1, and by Bensley-Bermuda Rescue Squad.
When the property is developed, the number of hydrants and quantity of water needed for
fire protection will be evaluated during the plans review process. Also, the need to
designate fire lanes will be determined during the review of the aforementioned plans.
Transportation:
It is anticipated that traffic generated by the proposed indoor recreational use will be
similar to traffic generated by uses currently permitted on the property by Case 86S097.
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Conditions of zoning approval for Case 86S097 adequately address traffic impacts for
development on the request property and surrounding area.
Comprehensive Plar~:
LAND USE
Lies within the boundaries of the Central Area Plan which suggests the request property
is appropriate for community mixed use.
Area Development Trends:
The request property is part of the Ironbridge mixed use project which is being developed
for a mix of residential, office and commercial uses. It is anticipated that these
development patterns will continue.
Zoning History:
On April 11, 1979, the Board of Supervisors, upon a favorable recommendation by the
Planning Commission, approved rezoning and Conditional Use Planned Development on
the request property and surrounding area to permit a mixed use project. (Case 78S105,
Ironbridge)
On September 10, 1986, the Board of Supervisors approved additional rezoning plus
amendment to Case 78S105, to include additional property in the Ironbridge project and
to modify the approved master plan and bulk requirements applicable to Ironbridge. (Case
86S097)
On May 27, 1987, the Board approved additional rezoning plus amendment to Case
86S097, to include additional property in the Ironbridge project and to modify tract
acreages and uses in Ironbridge. (Case 87S035)
On July 27, 1988, the Board approved amendments to Cases 78S105, 86S097 and 87S035
to modify uses and setbacks in Ironbridge. (Case 88SN0061)
Site Design:
The request property lies within an Emerging Growth Area, and further is subject to
conditions of zoning approval for Ironbridge. New construction must conform to the
development standards of the Zoning Ordinance and conditions of zoning approval for
Ironbridge which address access, parking, landscaping, architectural treatment, setbacks,
signs, buffers, utilities, and screening of dumpsters and loading areas.
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Architectural Treatment:
The proffered condition addresses architectural treamaent and would be in addition to
Ordinance requirements.
CONCLUSIONS
The proposed indoor recreational facility conforms to the Central Area Plan which suggests the
request property is appropriate for community mixed use, to include Community Business (C-3)
uses. In addition, if properly conditioned the proposed indoor recreational facility would conform
to anticipated area development. Specifically, the request property is zoned commercially and
could be developed for a number of uses that would have similar impacts, to include: fraternal,
philanthropic or other charitable uses; health clubs; commercial, trade, music, dance, business,
vocational and training schools; indoor and outdoor recreational facilities primarily for employees
of the commercial/office ama; and convention cente?s and exposition halls. The recommended
condition would ensure that indoor recreational facilities are restricted to non-commercial type
indoor recreational uses.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (10/20/98):
At the request of the applicant, the Commission deferred this case to their November 17,
1998 meeting.
Staff (10/22/98):
The applicant was advised in writing that any [ignificant new or revised information should
be submitted no later than October 26, 1998. The applicant was also advised that a
$250.00 deferral fee was due.
Staff (11/3/98):
To date, no new information has been submitted. The applicant paid the $250.00 deferral
fee.
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Applicant (11/17/98):
The proffered condition was submitted.
Planning Conmaission Meeting (11/17/98):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Cunningham, seconded by Mr. Marsh, the Conm~ission recommended
approval of this request subject to the condition and acceptance of the proffered condition
on page 2.
AYES: Unanimous.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, December 16, 1998, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take
under consideration this request.
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In Bermuda Magisterial District, GUJU ASSOCIATES, L. L. C.
requested amendment to Conditional Use Planned Development
(Case 86S097} and amendment of zoning district map to permit
an indoor recreation facility in a Neighborhood Business (C
2} District. The density of such amendment will be
controlled by zoning conditions or Ordinance standards. The
Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is appropriate for
community mixed use. This request lies on 3.0 acres lying
approximately 160 feet off the west line of Ironbridge
Boulevard, approximately 900 feet south of Iron Bridge
Parkway. Tax ID 775 655 Part of 6064 (Sheet
Mr. Jacobson presented a summary of Case 99SN0137 and stated
that the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval
subject to one condition and acceptance of one proffered
condition. He further stated that the proposed request
conforms to the Central Area Plan.
Oliver Rudy, Esquire, representing the applicant, stated
that the recommendation is acceptable.
There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. McHale, seconded by Mrs. Humphrey, the
Board approved Case 99SN0137 subject to the following
condition:
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In addition to the uses permitted by Case 86S097, non profit
indoor recreational facilities shall be permitted in
association with religious, ethnic or cultural
organizations. (P)
(NOTE: This condition modifies Condition 1 of Case 86S097
relative to permitted uses.)
And, further, the Board accepted the following proffered
condition:
The Architectural style and materials of any indoor
recreational building shall be as depicted to the
elevation prepared by Dewberry & Davis, Architects
Engineers Planners Surveyors, dated November 16,
1998.
Ayes: Humphrey, Warren, Barber, Daniel, and McHale.
Nays: None.
Mr. Rudy commended Mrs. Humphrey for her efforts and
leadership as 1998 Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.
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