00SN0150-FEB9.PDFFebruary 9, 2000 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
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Chesterfield County Planning Commission
Clover Hill Magisterial District
13900 Hull Street Road
Conditional Use Planned Development to permit govermental offices related to
school use.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
The Chesterfield County School Board has located a structure for a regional school
bus office at Clover Hill High School. However, with approval of this request,
other office uses associated with the Chesterfield County public school system
would be permitted.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBIECT TO THE CONDITIONS ON PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reason:
The proposed office uses will be associated with public school use and should have no
greater impact than the existing public school use.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE Community Through Excellence in Public Service.
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER MAY PROFFER
CONDITIONS.)
(STAFF/CPC) 1.
Any mobile units housing office use shall be located so as to
minimize their view from Route 360 and adjacent residentially
zoned parcels. Such structures shall be painted or be constructed of
material compatible with the principal school structure. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 2.
Landscaping shall be installed around the perimeter of any mobile
units housing the office use to enhance the visual appearance of the
mobile units. The exact species, spacing and design shall be
approved by the Planning Department. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 3.
Any permanent structures constructed to accommodate office use
shall comply with the requirements of the Corporate Office (0-2)
District in Emerging Growth Areas. (P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
Fronts the north line of Hull Street Road, across from Chital Drive. Tax ID 726-673-1225
(Sheet 15).
R-7
49.0 acres
Public/semi-public (Clover Hill High School)
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Adjacent Zonine & Land Use:
North - R-7; Single family residential or vacant
South - C-2 and A; Commercial or vacant
East - R-7; Public/semi-public (fire station)
West - A; vacant
Public
There is an existing twenty-four (24) inch water line extending along the north side of Hull
Street Road, adjacent to the request site. The existing school facilities are connected to the
public water system. Use of the public water system is intended and required by County
Code.
Wastewater System:
There is an existing eight (8) inch wastewater collector extending from Watch Hill
Subdivision and along portions of the northeast property line. The existing school is
connected to the public wastewater system. Use of the public wastewater system is
intended and required by County Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The property drains primarily to the southeast and then via a stream to Swift Creek
Reservoir. There are no existing on or off-site drainage or erosion problem.
The proposed use will have a minimal impact on fire/rescue services.
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This proposed development will have a minimal impact on the existing transportation
network.
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The request property lies within the boundaries of the Upper Swift Creek Plan which
suggests the property is appropriate for residential use of 2.2 units per acre or less.
Area Development Trends:
The request property lies along a portion of Hull Street Road characterized by commercial
zoning and land uses. Property to the east is occupied by a public/semi-public use (fire
station); to the north and west is single family residential or vacant; and to the south is
commercial or vacant. Further, commercial development is anticipated surrounding the
Spring Run Road/Route 360 intersection and transitional uses are anticipated to the east.
Initially, the Chesterfield County School Board is proposing an area transportation office
for school bus employees to meet with their supervisor for regular meetings and annual
evaluations. There will be two (2) buses, assigned to bus route coordinators parked on
premises to be used as emergency backup vehicles. The office would be staffed by a
supervisor, two (2) route coordinators and a secretary. On a typical day approximately
four (4) drivers would visit the office. With approval of this request, other off.lee uses
associated with the public school system would be permitted.
The transportation office has been located in a mobile unit to the east of the principal
school use so as to be minimally visible from Route 360 or area residences. Any future
mobile units housing office use should be similarly located and compatible with the
principal structure (Condition 1). Any permanent additions to the principal structure
should comply with Emerging Growth District Standards, as required for other non-
residential development along this section of Route 360. (Condition 3)
To enhance the visual appearance of mobile units, landscaping should be installed around
the units (Condition 2). Any permanent improvements should comply with Emerging
Growth District requirements for landscaping. (Condition 3)
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CONCLUSIONS
The office use will have no greater impact than the existing school use. The recommended
conditions should address concerns relative to site design for mobile office units and any future
permanent improvements.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (12/13/99):
There was no opposition present. The applicant accepted the recommendation.
On motion of Mr. Gulley, seconded by Mr. Marsh, the Commission recommended
approval of this request subject to the conditions on page 2.
AYES: Unanimous.
Board of Supervisors' Meeting (1/26/00):
Due to inclement weather, the Board deferred this case to February 9, 2000.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, February 9, 2000, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take
under consideration this request.
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