00SN0107.pdfOctober 27, 1999 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
00SN0107
W. S. Carnes, Inc.
Dale Magisterial District
East Line of Iron Bridge Road
REQUEST I:
Amend Conditional Use Planned Development (Case 90SN0289) to delete the requirement for
a public road access to Cogbill Road as shown on the approved Master Plan and, in lieu of that
access, permit an emergency access to Route 10 as shown on the plan submitted with the
application.
REQUEST II:
Amend Condkional Use Planned Development (Case 90SN0289) to delete a required buffer.
Specifically, conditions of approval for Case 90SN0289 require a twenty-five (25) foot buffer
between this development and adjoining residentially zoned property. The applicant is requesting
deletion of this buffer because single family resktences are proposed in areas where the buffer is
required.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
Continued development of single family detached, cluster, multi-family and commercial uses is
planned.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE Community Through Excellence in Public Service.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION ON PAGE 2 AND ACCEPTANCE
OF THE PROFFERED CONDITION ON PAGE 3.
AYES: MESSRS. GULLEY, CUNNINGHAM, MARSH AND SHEWMAKE.
ABSENT: MR. MILLER.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of the emergency access to Iron Bridge Road and deletion of the
requirement for access to Cogbill Road. The second access to Route 10 will
accommodate access for emergency vehicles should the primary entrance become
blocked.
II.
The buffer condition was negotiated between the applicant and area property owners.
After consideration of public input, should the Commission and Board wish to approve this
request, deletion of the twenty-five (25) foot buffer adjacent to residentially zoned property
would be appropriate.
(NOTE: The follow'rog condition would apply if both requests are approved. If they are not approved, the
condition would require modification.)
(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)
Except as stated herein, Condition 1 of Case 90SN0289 shall be modified to
include the Textual Statement (dated November 29, 1990, revised December 10,
1990) and the plan prepared by E. D. Lewis & Associates, titled
"Schematic/Tentative Plan, Braxton, a W. S. Carnes Custom Community,
Chesterfield County, Virginia", dated December 18, 1990 and last revised July 2,
1999. (P)
(NOTE: This condition modifies Condkion 1 and deletes Condition 3 of Case
90SN0289 for the subject property only.)
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PROFFERED CONDITION
(STAFF/CPC)
Two (2) accesses shall be permitted to Route 10 as shown on the plan prepared
by E. D. Lewis & Associates, titled "Schematic/Tentative Plan, Braxton, a W. S.
Cames Custom Community, Chesterfield County, Virginia", dated December 18,
1990 and last revised July 2, 1999. The first access shall be to accommodate
access to/from the community. The second access shall be to accommodate
emergency access and shall be constructed in accordance with plans approved by
the Fire and Transportation Deparnnents. The emergency access shall be
provided prior to the recordation of any lots. (P, F & T)
(NOTE: This condition supersedes Condition 3 of Case 90SN0289 for the
subject property only.)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
Fronts the east line of Iron Bridge Road and the north line of Cogbill Road. Tax ID 776-685-
5714, 5951 and Part of 8138 and 777-684-3619 (Sheet 11).
Existing Zoning:
R-TH with Conditional Use Planned Development
Size:
21.5 acres
Existing Land Use:
Multi-family residential, single family resktential or vacant (Proposed expansion of the Braxton
Development)
Adjacent Zoning & Land Use:
North & East - R-TH with Conditional Use Planned Development and R-7;
Single family attached and detached residential or vacant
South - A & R-7; Single family residential, Public/semi-public (fire station)
or vacant
West - R-9 and R-7; Single family residential or vacant
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UTILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL
The proposed amendments will have no impact on these facilities.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
This property is currently served by the Dale Fire/Rescue Station, Company Number 11 and the
Bensley-Bermuda Rescue Squad. The applicant has agreed to provide a second (emergency)
access offofRoute 10 (Proffered Condition). This emergency access to the development is an
acceptable means for emergency vehicles to access the property should the main entrance become
blocked.
Transportation:
In 1990, the Board of Supervisors approved the rezoning (Case 90SN0289) of the property to
permk a mixed-use project with single family detached, cluster, multi-family and commercial uses.
As part of that case, a Master Plan was approved for development of the property. The approved
Master Plan identifies one (1) direct access to Iron Bridge Road (Route 10) and one (1) direct
access to Cogbill Road. Access to Route 10 was constructed with the initial development of
property. This amendment would eliminate the direct access to Cogbill Road and, in order to
address adequate access for emergency services into the residential community, would provide an
emergency access to Route 10 (Proffered Condkion). The Transportation Department supports
this request.
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Cenual Area Plan which suggests the property is appropriate for
mixed use corridor uses which include residential development of various denskies, as well as
professional, business, industrial and administrative offices with integrated supporting uses.
Area Development Trends:
The area immediately north of the subject property was included in the original zoning of the subject
property and has been developed for residential uses or remains vacant. Adjacent property to the
south consists of a mixture ofAgricukural (A) and Residential (R-7) zoning, characterized by
scattered single family residences or acreage parcels. In addition, a County fke station facilky
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(Dale, Company #11) is located immediately adjacent to the ske along the east line of Iron Bridge
Road. Meadow Ridge Subdivision is adjacent to the eastern property boundary. To the west,
along the west line of Iron Bridge Road, are located several acreage parcels and Rock Spr'mg
Farms and Meadowbrook Farms Subdivisions. These trends are expected to continue in the
immediate area based upon the Central Area Plan's recommendation.
Zoning History and Current Proposal:
On December 12, 1990, the Board of Supervisors, upon a favorable recommendation from the
Planning Commission, approved rezoning from Agricultural (A) and Residential (R-7) to
Residential Townhouse (R-TH) with Conditional Use Planned Development to permit use and bulk
exceptions on the request property and adjacent property to the north and northeast (Case
90SN0289). With this approval, conditions were imposed to provide only one (1) access each
to Cogbill Road and Route 10 and a buffer around portions of the request property.
The applicant is requesting to amend the approved Master Plan to eliminate the necessity to
provide access to Cogbill Road; to amend conditions of zoning to allow a second access to Route
10 which would accommodate emergency vehicles only; and thirdly to eliminate the necessity to
provide a twenty-five (25) foot natural buffer adjacent to residentially zoned property.
CONCLUSIONS
The approved Master Plan provkled for an access to Cogbill Road pr'Lmar'dy to accommodate the desires
ofthe Fire Deparnnent for a second access to the project. The Subdivision Ordinance requires a second
public road access for developments which exceed fifty-nine (59) lots. This is to ensure access for
emergency vehicles should one entrance become blocked. Should this request be approved, it will be
necessary for the applicant to also obtain relief of this requirement through the subdivision process. The
Fire Department has indicated that if this request is approved, they will support relief of the subdivision
requirement through the administrative process. The Fire Depamnent has indicated that the provision of
an emergency access to Iron Bridge Road will be an acceptable means for emergency vehicles to access
the development should the access to Iron Bridge Road become blocked. The second issue related to the
access to Iron Bridge Road is that condkions of zoning allowed only one (1) access to Iron Bridge Road,
consistent with the Transportation' s policy to limit access to major arterials. Based on the current proposal
to limit the use of the second access for emergency purposes, the Transportation Department supports this
amendment.
The buffer condition approved with Case 90SN0289 was negotiated between the applicant and area
property owners. After consideration of public input, should the Commission and Board wish to approve
this request, deletion of the twenty-five (25) foot buffer around the per'Lmeter of the property would be
appropriate.
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CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (9/21/99):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Gulley, seconded by Mr. Shewmake, the Commission recommended approval
of this request subject to the condition on page 2 and acceptance of the proffered condition on
page 3.
AYES: Messrs. Gulley, Cunningham, Marsh and Shewmake.
ABSENT: Mr. Miller.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, October 27, 1999, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take under
consideration this request.
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Case: 00SNO107
AMEND C.U.P.D.
Sheet#: 11
00SN0107
In Dale Magisterial District, W. S. CAP/qES, INC. requested
amendment to Conditional Use Planned Development (Case
90SN0289) and amendment of zoning district map to amend the
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approved Master Plan, Textual Statement and conditions
relative to access and buffers. The density of such
amendment will be controlled by zoning conditions or
Ordinance standards. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the
property is appropriate for mixed use corridor uses. This
request lies in a Residential Townhouse (R TH) District on
21.5 acres fronting in two (2) places for a total of
approximately 1000 feet on the east line of Iron Bridge Road
and also fronting approximately 470 feet on the north line
of Cogbill Road. Tax ID 776 685 5714, 5951 and Part of 8138
and 777 684 3619 (Sheet 11).
Mr. Jacobson presented a summary of Case 00SN0107 and stated
that the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval
subject to one condition and acceptance of one proffered
condition.
Mr. John Cogbill, representing the applicant, stated that
the recommendation is acceptable.
There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Daniel, seconded by Mr. McHale, the Board
approved Case 00SN0107 subject to the following condition:
Except as stated herein, Condition 1 of Case 90SN0289 shall
be modified to include the Textual Statement (dated November
29, 1990, revised December 10, 1990) and the plan prepared
by A. D. Lewis & Associates, titled '~Schematic/Tentative
Plan, Braxton, a W. S. Carnes Custom Community, Chesterfield
County, Virginia", dated December 18, 1990 and last revised
July 2, 1999. (P)
(NOTE: This condition modifies Condition 1 and deletes
Condition 3 of Case 90SN0289 for the subject property only.)
And, further, the Board accepted the following proffered
condition:
Two (2) accesses shall be permitted to Route 10 as shown on
the plan prepared by A. D. Lewis & Associates, titled
'~Schematic/Tentative Plan, Braxton, a W. S. Carnes Custom
Community, Chesterfield County, Virginia", dated December
18, 1990 and last revised July 2, 1999. The first access
shall be to accommodate access to/from the community. The
second access shall be to accommodate emergency access and
shall be constructed in accordance with plans approved by
the Fire and Transportation Departments. The emergency
access shall be provided prior to the recordation of any
lots. (P, F & T)
(NOTE: This condition supersedes Condition 3 of Case
90SN0289 for the subject property only.)
Ayes: Daniel, Warren, Barber, Humphrey, and McHale
Nays: None.
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