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REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
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GRTC Transit System, John Lewis
Midlothian Magisterial District
West line of Forest Hill Avenue
September 24, 2008 BS
RE VEST: Conditional Use to permit a park and ride lot in a Residential (R-15) District.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
Continued use of the church parking lot as a park and ride lot for the Greater
Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) is planned.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROFFERED CONDITIONS ON
PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
A. A park and ride lot on the request property would support shared-ride commuting
thereby reducing a number of vehicle trips within the community, as suggested by
the Plan.
B. The park and ride lot is consistent with the spirit and intent of Zoning Ordinance
provisions which allow off site parking on property not zoned for the use for
which the parking serves.
C. The use complies with the Plan which suggests the property is appropriate for
public/semi-public use.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNERS 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.)
PROFFERED CONDITIONS
(STAFF/CPC) 1. Park and ride lot users shall board and exit the buses from the
Choctaw Road frontage. There shall be no boarding or exiting
buses from the Forest Hill Avenue or Buford Road frontages. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 2. No parking by park and ride lot users shall be permitted within any
parking isle directly adjacent to any lot zoned for residential use.
(P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
West line of Forest Hill Avenue, east of Buford Road and south line of Choctaw Road. Tax
ID 755-718-6295.
Existing Zoning:
R-15
Size:
12 acres
Existing Land Use:
Public/semi-public (church)
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North - C-3; Commercial or vacant
South, East and West - R-15; Residential
UTILITIES; ENVIRONMENTAL; AND FIRE DEPARTMENT
The proposed use will have a minimal impact on these facilities
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Transportation:
The applicants are requesting a Conditional Use on the property twelve (12) acres for a
park and ride lot. This park and ride lot is intended to serve the Greater Richmond Transit
Company (GRTC). The applicants have indicated that the park and ride lot has been in
operation for approximately three and one-half (3.5) years, and has forty (40) to sixty
(60) vehicles per day that are parked in the lot.
In April 2008, the Board of Supervisors adopted a "Priority List of Highway Projects".
Included in that list is an item (Priority 15) identified as "parklride facilities -commuter
parking lots -countywide". Staff supports a park and ride lot on the property.
The Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) "Chapter 527" regulations, dealing
with development Traffic Impact Study requirements, have been enacted. At this time, it
is uncertain what impact VDOT's regulations will have on the development process or
upon zonings approved by the county. The applicant has indicated that a Chapter 527
Traffic Study is not required for this zoning request.
T,ANT~ TIFF.
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Bon Air Community which suggests the property is
appropriate for public/semi-public use.
This Plan, adopted in 1986, recognizes fixed and non-fixed route public transit and other
shared-ride commuting as part of the Bon Air Community. The Plan identifies the
importance of a safe and adequate transportation system within the community.
Area Development Trends:
Other than commercial zoning and use on properties to the north, the area immediately
surrounding the request property is zoned for, and occupied by, residential use. The Plan
suggests that these uses are appropriate and should be maintained.
Development Standards:
To address concerns of area residents, the applicants agreed to restrict the location where
users may board and exit buses as well as where users may park. (Proffered Conditions 1
and 2)
CONCLUSION
The Bon Air Community, adopted in 1986, suggests the property is appropriate for
public/semi-public uses and recognizes public transit and other shared-ride commuting as part of
the Bon Air Community. The Plan identifies the importance of a safe and adequate
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transportation system within the community. Strategies suggested to meet this objective include
making area road improvements, improving traffic flow, and reducing the number of through
vehicle trips generated by residential development. Supporting shared-ride commuting with the
approval of a park and ride lot on the request property would assist in reducing a number of
vehicle trips within the community, as suggested by the Plan.
Further, as suggested by the Zoning Ordinances, shared parking within the Village of Bon Air
should be encouraged.
Given the foregoing, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (8/19/08):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was support present. Those in support
indicated that this use provides a valuable service to the Community.
On motion of Mr. Waller, seconded by Dr. Brown, the Commission recommended
approval and acceptance of the proffered conditions on page 2.
AYES: Messrs. Gulley, Bass, Brown, Hassen and Waller.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will take
under consideration this request.
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