98SN0268.PDFSeptember 23, 1998 BS
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
98SN0268
(Amended)
The Chesterfield County Planning Commission
Bermuda Magisterial District
South line of Happy Hill Road
REOUEST: (Amended) Delete Proffered Conditions 6 and 7 of Case 88SN0165 relative to a
buffer and a security fence.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
A single family residential subdivision is planned on the adjacent Residential (R-12)
property. Deletion of a required buffer and security fencing is proposed by the
developer.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reason:
The proffered conditions were negotiated with the adjacent property owner who now
agrees with their deletion.
(NOTE: THE ONLY CONDITION THAT MAY BE IMPOSED IS A BUFFER CONDITION.
THE PROPERTY OWNER MAY PROFFER OTHER CONDITIONS.)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
Fronts the south line of Happy Hill Road, east of Branders Bridge Road. Tax ID 786-645-
Part of 2464 (Sheet 41).
Existing Zoning:
R-12
Size~
1.4 acres
Existing Land Use:
Vacant
Adjacent Zoning & Land Use:
North - R-15 and A; Single family residential
South - R-12; Vacant
East - R-12: Vacant
West - A; Single family residential or vacant
UTILITIES
Use of the public water and wastewater systems is required as a condition of zoning (Proffered
Condition 5, Case 88SN0165). The deletion of Proffered Conditions 6 and 7 will not adversely
impact the public water and wastewater systems.
Drainage and Erosion:
ENVIRONMENTAL
The requested amendment will have no impact on these facilities.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service and Transportation:
The requested amendment will have no impact on these facilities.
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LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Southern and Western Area Plan which suggests the
property is appropriate for residential use of 2.51 to 4.0 units per acre. The Plan
anticipates residential use to continue in this area for the foreseeable future.
Area Development Trends:
Area properties to the north and west are zoned Residential (R-15) and Agricultural (A)
and are developed for single family residential uses on acreage parcels or remain vacant.
Properties to the south and east are zoned Residential (R-12) and are currently vacant.
Nairn Subdivision is developing on the vacant property to the south and east.
Zoning History:
On December 14, 1988, the Board of Supervisors approved rezoning to Residential (R-12)
of the subject property and adjacent property tothe south and east (Case 88SN0165). With
the approval of Case 88SN0165 the Board of Supervisors accepted proffered conditions
which included a thirty (30) foot landscaped buffer and a security fence adjacent to
property currently identified as Tax ID 786-646-8544 and 787-646-0243 and 0262
(Proffered Conditions 6 and 7 of Case 88SN0165). Specifically, those proffers are as
follows:
A thirty (30) foot buffer shall be maintained adjacent to the property
presently owned by Vernon Cousins, Sr. This property is presently
described as Tax Map 132-6 (1) Parcels 3, 4 and 31. In addition, evergreen
trees shall be planted within the limits of the buffer to adequately visually
screen the Cousins property. Initial trees shall he a minimum of five (5)
feet in height and planted in a staggered formation of two (2) rows with the
trees eight (8) toot on centers in each row.
In addition to the buffer and plantings outlined in proffer #6, the applicant
shall install a wire security fence 30 feet off the property line of tax map
132-6-(1) parcels 3, 4 and 31 being the property of Vernon Cousins, Sr. at
the time of developing and recording lots adjacent to this property.
Deletion of these proffered conditions is proposed.
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The adjacent property owner to the west (Vernon Cousins, Sr.) and the owner of the subject
property are in agreement with the deletion of Proffered Conditions 6 and 7 previously agreed to.
The agreement is referenced in a letter dated March 30, 1998 (see attached). Since the proffered
conditions were negotiated with this adjacent property owner, who now agrees with their deletion,
approval of this portion of the request may be appropriate.
CASE HISTORY
Applicant and Adjacent Property Owner (7/27/98):
The owner of the adjacent property to the west, Mr. Vernon Cousins, Sr., submitted a
letter indicating he is no longer interested in operating a stock farm on a portion of the
request property. As the application was initiated by the Planning Commission, the
Commission must withdraw this portion of the request. Since the adjoining property
owner no longer wants the stock farm use on the property, staff feels it would be
appropriate to withdraw this portion of the request.
Planning Commission Meeting (8/18/98):
The Commission withdrew the request for a stock farm.
The property owner accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Cunningham, seconded by Mr. Marsh, the Commission reconm~ended
approval of this request.
AYES: Unanimous.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, September 23, 1998, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take
under consideration this request.
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THE
S LANDING CORtORATION
PLANNERS. DEVELOPERS
3260 GREYWALLS COURT · POWHATAN, VIRGINIA 23139 · TEL (804)598-5959 ', FAX (804)598-4900
March 30, 1998
Mr. David A. Hainley
Chesterfield County
Planning Department
P.O. Box 40
Chesterfield, Virginia 23832-00¢0
Dear Mr. Hainley:
Re: Cousins Property
This letter is to confirm our agreement to gift a parcel of land to Mr. Vernon Cousins in
exchange for the release of the originial zoning proffers requiring a 30-foot buffer, security fence,
and evergreen plantings across the back and east side of Mr. Cousins' property. The property to be
transferred to Mr. Cousins is outlined in red on the attached drawing. An exact plot showing this
property will be prepared and recorded at the actual time of transfer.
It is our understanding that the only expense in this agreement, born by the Reed's Landing
Corporation, shall be the deed and plot preparation to enable the transfer. And furthermore, all
necessary effort to revoke the proffers mentioned earlier shall be handled'through you and that no
other effort or fees will be expected on the part of the Reed's Landing Corporation.
Sin,~flrety,
Executive Vice President
ECA:ack
Attachment
Concurred in by
Mr. Vernbn Cousins
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98SN0268 (Amended)
In Bermuda Magisterial District, THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
PLAiglgING COMMISSION requests amendment to a rezoning (Case
88SN0165) and amendment of zoning district map to delete
conditions relative to a buffer and security fence. The
density of such amendment will be controlled by zoning
conditions or Ordinance standards. The Comprehensive Plan
suggests the property is appropriate for residential use of
2.51 to 4.0 units per acre. This request lies in a
Residential (R 12) District on 1.4 acres fronting
approximately 100 feet on the south line of Happy Hill Road,
approximately 1,800 feet east of Branders Bridge Road. Tax
ID 786 645 Part of 2464 (Sheet 41).
Mr. Jacobson presented a summary of Case 98SN0268 and stated
that Planning Commission and staff recommend approval.
There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. McHale, seconded by Mrs. Humphrey, the
Board approved Case 98SN0268.
Ayes: Humphrey, Warren, Barber, McHale, and Daniel.
Nays: None.
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