99SN0244.pdfMay 25, 1999 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
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Bon Air United Methodist Church
Midlothian Magisterial District
East line of Buford Road
REQUEST: Conditional Use to permk private school and child day care uses in a Residential (R-
15) District.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
A private school and a child day care facility are planned.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE
PROFFERED CONDITION ON PAGES 2 AND 3.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
A. The proposed private school and day care uses would have no greater impact upon
existing and anticipated area residential development than does the permitted church
use or a permitted public school use.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE Community Through Excellence in Public Service.
The recommended conditions ensure land use compatibilky between the proposed
uses and area residential development.
Similar facilities located adjacent to residential areas have been approved throughout
the County. These facilities have not had any apparent adverse impact on area
residential 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.)
CONDITIONS
(STAFF/CPC) 1.
Except where the requirements of the underlying Residential (R-15)
zoning am more restrictive, any new development for school or child
care use shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance
for commercial uses in Emerging Growth Areas. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 2.
The following setback criteria shall apply to any new outdoor play
fields, courts, swimming pools and similar active recreational areas:
Outdoor play fields, courts, SW'Lmming pools and similar active
recreational areas shall be set back a minimum of fifty (50)
feet from any public roads. Within these setbacks, existing
vegetation shall be supplemented, where necessary, wkh
landscaping or other devices designed to achieve the buffer'mg
standards contained in Section 19-522(a)(2) of the Zoning
Ordinance.
If new outdoor play fields, courts, swimming pools and similar
active recreational areas are set back more than fifty (50) feet
from any public roads, the landscaping or other design
features described in Condition 2.a. may be modified by the
Planning Depamnent at the time of ske plan review. Such
modification shall accomplish a mkigation of the visual and
noise impacts that sports or related activkies have on adjacent
properties and public roads equivalent to the fifty (50) foot
setback/landscaping requirements described in Condkion 2.a.
(P)
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(STAFF/CPC) 3. The private school use shall be conducted in association with church
use on the property. (P)
(NOTE: These conditions would not apply to any permitted use, such as a
church, on the property.)
PROFFERED CONDITION
(STAFF/CPC) There shall be no direct access to this property from Buford Road.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
East line of Buford Road, south line of West Bon View Drive, west line of Logan Street and
north line of Vietor Street. Tax ID 756-714-8137 and 8659 and 757-714-0043 (Sheet 3).
Existing Zoning:
R-15
Size:
3.92 acres
Existing Land Use:
Church
Adjacent Zoning & Land Use:
North, South, East and West - R-15; Single family residential or vacant
UTILITIES
Public Water System:
There is an existing eight (8) inch water line extending along Logan Street adjacent to the
request site. The existing Bon Air United Methodist Church facilky is connected to the public
water system. Use of the public water system is intended and required by County Code.
Public Wastewater System:
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There is an existing eight (8) inch wastewater collector extending along Logan Street adjacent
to the request site. The existing Bon Air United Methodist Church facility is connected to
the public wastewater system. Use of the public wastewater system is intended and required
by County Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainage and Erosion:
There are no existing or anticipated on- or off-site drainage or erosion problems associated
with this proposed use.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
This property is currently served by the Buford Road Fire/Rescue Station, Company Number
9 and Forest View Rescue Squad. Considering the nature of this request, it will generate an
unquantifiable increase in the number of emergency calls for fire and rescue services per year.
Transportation:
This request will not establish a maximum enrollment for the requested land uses (private
school and child care). Therefore, it is difficult to anticipate traffic generation. Vehicles
generated by this development will be distributed along Buford Road which had a 1998 traffic
count of 19,698 vehicles per day.
The Thoroughfare Plan identifies Buford Road as a collector. Access to collectors should be
controlled. The applicant has proffered that no direct access will be provided from the
property to Buford Road. (Proffered Condition)
At time of site plan review, specific recommendations will be provided regarding internal
circulation.
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Northern Area Land Use and Transportation Plan which
suggests the property and surrounding area are appropriate for residential use of 1.51 to 4.0
units per acre.
Area Development Trends:
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Area properties are zoned residentially and are occupied by single family residences or remain
vacant. Residential land use patterns are expected to continue in this area, in accordance with
the suggested land uses of the Plan.
Site Design, Architectural Treatment and Buffers and Screening:
The request site has been developed as a church complex. The applicant intends to allow the
existing facilities to be used for the private school and day care uses.
The conditions would require any new development for school or child day care use to
conform to the development standards of the Zoning Ordinance for commercial uses in
Emerging Growth Areas except where the underlying zoning requirements are more
restrictive (Condition 1). Emerging Growth Areas standards address architectural treaunent,
access, parking, landscaping, setbacks, signs, utilities and screening.
As noted herein, area properties are occupied by single family residences or remain vacant.
The request site abuts four (4) public rights-of-way. Any proposed or future outdoor
recreational facilities associated with the private school or day care use should be set back
from public rights-of-way. (Condition 2)
CONCLUSIONS
The proposed private school and day care uses would have no greater impact upon existing and
anticipated area residential development than does the permitted church use or a permitted public
school use. In addition, the recommended conditions ensure land use compatibility between the
proposed uses and area residential development. Similar facilities located within residential areas
have been approved throughout the County, with no apparent adverse impact on area residential uses.
The condkions recommended herein are similar to those imposed on similarly skuated facilkies.
(Condkions 1 through 3)
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (4/20/99):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Shewmake, seconded by Mr. Gulley, the Commission recommended
approval of this request subject to the conditions and acceptance of the proffered condition
on pages 2 and 3.
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AYES: Unanimous.
The Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday, May 25, 1999, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take under
consideration this request.
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99SN0244
In Midlothian Magisterial District, BON AIR UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH requested Conditional Use and amendment of zoning
district map to permit private school and child day care
uses in a Residential (R 15) District. 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 1.5 to 4.0
units per acre. This request lies on 3.92 acres fronting
approximately 400 feet on the east line of Buford Road,
approximately 400 feet on the south line of West Bon View
Drive, approximately 400 feet on the west line of Logan
Street and approximately 400 feet on the north line of
Vietor Street and located at the intersections of these
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roads. Tax ID 756 714 8137 and 8659 and 757 714 0043 (Sheet
3).
Mr. Jacobson presented a summary of Case 99SN0244 and stated
that Planning Commission and staff recommend approval
subject to conditions and acceptance of one proffered
condition.
Mr. Keith Hurley, representing the applicant, stated that
the recommendation is acceptable.
There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. Warren, the Board
approved Case 99SN0244 subject to the following conditions:
1 Except where the requirements of the underlying
Residential (R 15) zoning are more restrictive, any new
development for school or child care use shall conform
to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for
commercial uses in Emerging Growth Areas. (P)
2 The following setback criteria shall apply to any new
outdoor play fields, courts, swimming pools and similar
active recreational areas:
a. Outdoor play fields, courts, swimming pools and
similar active recreational areas shall be set
back a minimum of fifty (50) feet from any public
roads, within these setbacks, existing vegetation
shall be supplemented, where necessary, with
landscaping or other devices designed to achieve
the buffering standards contained in Section 19
522(a) (2) of the Zoning Ordinance.
b. If new outdoor play fields, courts, swimming pools
and similar active recreational areas are set back
more than fifty (50) feet from any public roads,
the landscaping or other design features described
in Condition 2.a. may be modified by the Planning
Department at the time of site plan review. Such
modification shall accomplish a mitigation of the
visual and noise impacts that sports or related
activities have on adjacent properties and public
roads equivalent to the fifty (50) foot
setback/landscaping requirements described in
Condition 2.a. (P)
3 The private school use shall be conducted in
association with church use on the property. (P)
(NOTE: These conditions would not apply to any
permitted use, such as a church, on the property.)
further, the Board accepted the following proffered
And,
condition:
There shall be no direct access to
Road.
this property fromBuford
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Ayes: Daniel, Warren, Barber, Humphrey, and McHale.
Nays: None.
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