00SN0123.pdfNovember 23, 1999 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
00SN0123
Max H. Pearson
Clover Hill Magisterial District
West line of South Providence Road
REQUEST: Rezoning from Residential (R-7) to Light Industrial (I-l).
PROPOSED LAND USE:
Self-storage and office uses am planned. However, with approval of this request, other
Light Industrial uses would be permitted.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROFFERED CONDITIONS ON
PAGES 2 AND 3.
AYES: MESSRS. GULLEY, CUNNINGHAM, MARSH AND SHEWMAKE.
ABSENT: MR. MILLER.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
The proposed zoning and land uses conform to the Eastem Midlothian Plan which suggests
the property is appropriate for light industrial uses.
The proposed zoning and land uses will provide an appropriate transkion between more
intense commercial development along Midlothian Turnpike and residential development
along South Providence Road.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE Community Through Excellence in Public Service.
The development standards of the Zoning Ordinance and proffered conditions further
address concerns relative to site design for a self-storage facility and transportation
impacts.
(NOTE: THE ONLY CONDITION THAT MAY BE IMPOSED IS A BUFFER CONDITION. THE
PROPERTY OWNER MAY PROFFER OTHER 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.)
PROFFERED CONDITIONS
(STAFF/CPC) 1.
Screening of loading areas for any self storage facility from adjacent
properties shall be achieved through the positioning of the self storage
buildings in a compound-like manner such that the walls of the buildings
closest to the northern, western and southern boundary lines shall be
generally parallel to such boundary lines. Further, measures shallbe taken
to screen loading areas from Providence Road, the exact treatment of
which shall be approved by the Planning Department at time ofske plan
review. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 2.
Prior to any ske plan approval, forty-five (45) feet of right-of-way on the
west skte of Providence Road, measured from the centerline of that part
of Providence Road immediately adjacent to the property, shall be
dedicated, free and unrestricted, to and for the benefit of Chesterfield
County. (T)
(STAFF/CPC) 3.
Direct access from the property to Providence Road shall be limited to
one (1) entrance/exit, located approximately midway of the property
frontage. The exact location of this access shall be approved by the
Transportation Department. (T)
(STAFF/CPC) 4.
Prior to issuance of any occupancy permk, an additional lane of pavement
shall be constructed along Providence Road for the entire property
frontage. The developer shall dedicated to Chesterfield County, free and
unrestricted, any additional right-of-way (or easements) required for this
road improvement. (T)
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(STAFF/CPC)
The facades of the buildings visible from Providence Road shall be
constructed predominately of red brick. No building exterior shall be
constructed of unadorned concrete block or corrugated and/or sheet
metal. (BI)
(STAFF/CPC)
Uses will only be open to the public between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and
9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Saturday;
and 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. (P)
(STAFF/CPC)
7. Freestanding signs shall be of a monument style. (P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
Fronts the west line of South Providence Road, south of Midlothian Turnpike. Tax ID 758-705-
Part of 8830 (Sheet 7).
Existing Zoning:
R-7
Size:
3.3 acres
Existing Land Use:
Single family residential
Adjacent Zoning & Land Use:
North - C-5; Commercial
South - R-7 with Special Exception and R-7 with Conditional Use Planned Development; and
Single family residential with a business from the home and office use
East - C-5; Commercial
West - C-5; Commercial
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UTILITIES
Public Water System:
There is an existing twelve (12) inch water line extending along the westem side of Providence
Road, adjacent to the request site. Use of the public water system is required by County Code.
Public Wastewater System:
There is an existing eight (8) inch wastewater collector extending along Providence Road, adjacent
to the request site. Use of the public wastewater system is required by County Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainage and Erosion:
The property drains to the east and then under Providence Road into drainage easements before
reaching tributaries of Pocoshock Creek. There are currently no on-site drainage or erosion
problems; however, filling has occuned over the years to the rear of the site and is causing water
to stand on the adjacent property to the west. If this site is developed, at time of site plan review,
the developer will be required to adequately address handling the off-site drainage to eliminate the
current drainage problems caused by the previous filling.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
This property is currently served by the Buford Fire/Rescue Station, Company Number
9 and Forest View Rescue Squad. When the property is developed, the number of hydrants
and quantity of water needed for fke protection will be evaluated dur'mg the plans review process.
Also, the need for ingress/egress for emergency equipment will be determined dur'mg the review
of the aforementioned plans.
Transportation:
This request will not limit development to a specific land use; therefore, it is dilTtcult to anticipate
traffic generation. Based on light industrial trip rates, development could generate approximately
230 average daily trips. These vehicles will be distributed along Provktence Road which had a
1997 traffic count of 11,779 vehicles per day.
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The Thoroughfare Plan identifies Provktence Road as a major arterial with a recommended right
of way width of ninety (90) feet. The applicant has proffered to dedicate forty-five (45) feet of
right of way, measured from the centerline of Providence Road, in accordance with that Plan.
(Proffered Condition 2)
Development must adhere to the Development Standards Manual in the Zoning Ordinance, relative
to access and internal circulation (Division 5). Access to mai or arterials, such as Providence Road,
should be controlled. The applicant has proffered to limit direct access from the property to
Providence Road to one (1) entrance/exit, located approximately midway of the property frontage.
(Proffered Condition 3)
Mitigating road improvements must be provided to address the traffic impact of this development.
The applicant has proffered to construct an additional lane of pavement along Providence Road
for the entire property frontage. (Proffered Condition 4)
At time of site plan review, specific recommendations will be provided regarding access and
internal circulation.
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Eastern Midlothian Plan which suggests the property is
appropriate for light industrial uses.
Area Development Trends:
The properties to the north, east and west am zoned General Business (C-5) and are occupied by
commercial uses or are vacant. Adjacent properties to the south are zoned Residential (R-7) with
a Special Exception and Residential (R-7) with Conditional Use Planned Development and are
occupied by a single family residential use with a business from the home and office uses.
Residential uses to the south of this ama am expected to continue. Commercial uses to the north,
east and west are expected to continue, in accordance with the recommendations of the Eastern
Midlothian Area Plan.
Site Design:
The request property lies within a Post Development Ama. New construction must conform to the
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance which address access, parking, landscaping, architectural
trea1~nent, setbacks, signs, buffers, utilities, and screening of dumpsters and loading areas.
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Hours:
The applicant has proffered hours restrictions on when uses can be open to the public. (Proffered
Condition 6)
Architectural Treatment:
Architectural trealment of buildings, including materials, color and style, must be compatible with
buildings located within the same project. Compatib'dity may be achieved through the use of similar
building massing, materials, scale, colors and other architectural features.
The applicant has proffered that the building facades visible from Providence Road will be
constructed predominately of red brick and that no building exterior will be constructed of
unadorned concrete block or corrugated and/or sheet metal. (Proffered Condition 5)
All junction and accessory boxes except those that are not visible from beyond the project must
be minimized from view of adjacent property and public rights of way by landscaping or
architectural treaunent integrated with the building served. Mechanical equipment, whether
ground-level or rooftop, must be screened from view of adjacent property and public rights of way
and designed to be perceived as an integral part of the building.
Signs:
The applicant has proffered that freestanding signs will be of a monument design. (Proffered
Condition 7)
Buffers & Screening:
Solid waste storage areas (i.e., dumpsters, garbage cans, trash compactors, etc.) must be
screened from view of adjacent properties and public rights of way by a solkt fence, wall, dense
evergreen plantings or architectural feature, and such areas within 1,000 feet of any residentially
zoned property or property used for residential purposes not be serviced between the hours of
9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. In addition, sites must be designed and buildings oriented so that loading
areas are screened from any property where loading areas are not permitted and from public rights
of way. In addition, a proffered condition has been submitted which requires a unique design of
any self-storage facility such that the exterior walls closest to the property lines will act to screen
loading doors of such facilities. Further, measures must be taken to screen such views from
Providence Road. (Proffered Condition 1)
Adjacent properties to the south are zoned Residential (R-7) with Special Exception and
Residential (R-7) with Conditional Use Planned Development and are occupied by a single family
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residence having abusiness from the home and office uses. The Zoning Ordinance requires a
minimum (50) foot buffer along the southem property boundary adjacent to the property occupied
by a single family residence and identified as Tax ID 759-705-0210. At the time of site plan
review, the Planning Commission may modify this buffer under certain circumstances. At such time
that adjacent residential property is zoned or utilized for a non-resktential use, the buffer can be
further reduced or eliminated.
In addkion, the Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum 100 foot setback from property zoned
residentially (not including residentially zoned property with a Conditional Use for non-residential
proposes). The applicant has indicated an intent to seek relief of this setback requirement through
a Variance request to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
CONCLUSIONS
The proposed zoning and land uses conform to the Eastern Midlothian Plan which suggests the property
is appropriate for light industrial uses. In addition, the proposed zoning and land uses will provide an
appropriate transition between more intense commercial development along Midlothian Turnpike and
residential development along South Providence Road. The development standards of the Zoning
Ordinance and proffered conditions further address concems relative to ske design for a self-storage facility
and transportation impacts.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Applicant (10/13/99):
Proffered Conditions 5 through 7 were submitted.
Planning Commission Meeting (10/19/99):
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 and acceptance of the proffered conditions on pages 2 and 3.
AYES: Messrs. Gulley, Cunningham, Marsh and Shewmake.
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ABSENT: Mr. Miller.
The Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday, November 23, 1999, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take under
consideration this request.
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Case: 00SNO123
Rezon,ng: R. 7 to I-
Sheet#' 7
00SN0123
In Clover Hill Magisterial District, MAX H. PEARSON
requested rezoning and amendment of zoning district map from
Residential (R 7) to Light Industrial (I 1). The density of
such amendment will be controlled by zoning conditions or
Ordinance standards. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the
property is appropriate for light industrial use. This
request lies on 3.3 acres fronting approximately 210 feet on
the west line of South Providence Road, approximately 315
feet south of Midlothian Turnpike. Tax ID 758 705 Part of
8830 (Sheet 7).
Mr. Jacobson presented a summary of Case 00SN0123 and stated
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that the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval
and acceptance of the proffered conditions. He noted that
the request conforms to the Eastern Midlothian Plan.
Mr. Max Pearson stated that the recommendation is
acceptable.
There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Warren, seconded by Mr. McHale, the Board
approved Case 00SN0123 and accepted the following proffered
conditions:
1 Screening of loading areas for any self storage
facility from adjacent properties shall be achieved
through the positioning of the self storage buildings
in a compound like manner such that the walls of the
buildings closest to the northern, western and southern
boundary lines shall be generally parallel to such
boundary lines. Further, measures shall be taken to
screen loading areas from Providence Road, the exact
treatment of which shall be approved by the Planning
Department at time of site plan review. (P)
2 Prior to any site plan approval, forty five (45) feet
of right of way on the west side of Providence Road,
measured from the centerline of that part of Providence
Road immediately adjacent to the property, shall be
dedicated, free and unrestricted, to and for the
benefit of Chesterfield County. (T)
3 Direct access from the property to Providence Road
shall be limited to one (1) entrance/exit, located
approximately midway of the property frontage. The
exact location of this access shall be approved by the
Transportation Department. (T)
4 Prior to issuance of any occupancy permit, an
additional lane of pavement shall be constructed along
Providence Road for the entire property frontage. The
developer shall dedicate to Chesterfield County, free
and unrestricted, any additional right of way (or
easements) required for this road improvement. (T)
5 The facades of the buildings visible from Providence
Road shall be constructed predominately of red brick.
No building exterior shall be constructed of unadorned
concrete block or corrugated and/or sheet metal. (BI)
Uses will only be open to the public between the hours
of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8:00
a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Saturday; and 9:00 a.m. and 6:00
p.m. on Sunday. (P)
7 Freestanding signs shall be of a monument style. (P)
Ayes: Daniel, Warren, Barber, Humphrey, and McHale.
Nays: None.
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