00SN0259-JULY26.pdfJuly 26, 2000 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
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Guju Associates, LLC
and
Parivar Gujurat Samanvay
Bermuda Magisterial District
South line of Ironbridge Parkway
REOUEST: Amendment to Conditional Use Planned Development (Case 86S097) to permit an
indoor recreational facility in a Neighborhood Business (C-2) District.
pROPOSED LAND USE:
Expansion of a cultural center for the Gujurati Indian community is planned.
Specifically, zoning a cultural center in which to host meetings, as well as cultural
and social events to include, but not limited to language classes, cultural
presentations, lectures and traditional social activities such as folk dances has been
approved on adjacem property to the southwest. Subsequently, shifts in the project
layout on that site have resulted in the need to incorporate additional property into
the project to accommodate this use.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval subject to the condition and acceptance of the proffered condition on page
2.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE Community Through Excellence in Public Service.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
The proposed indoor recreational facility conforms to the ~ which
suggests the request property is appropriate for community mixed use, to include
Community Business (C-3) uses.
If properly conditioned, the proposed indoor recreational facility would conform
to anticipated area development. Specifically, the request property is zoned
commercially and could be developed for a number of uses that would have similar
impacts, to include: fraternal, philanthropic or other charitable uses; health clubs;
commercial, trade, music, dance, business, vocational and training schools; indoor
and outdoor recreational facilities primarily for employees of the office/commercial
area; and convention centers and exposition halls.
The recommended condition would ensure that indoor recreational facilities are
restricted to non-commercial type indoor recreational 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 "STAFF" ARE
RECOMMENDED SOLELY BY STAFF. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "CPC" ARE
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.)
CONDITION
(STAFF/CPC)
In addition to the uses permitted by Case 86S097, non-profit indoor
recreational facilities shall be permitted in association with religious, ethnic
or cultural organizations. (P)
(NOTE: This condition modifies Condition 1 of Case 86S097 relative to
permitted uses.)
PROFFERED CONDITION
(STAFF/CPC)
The Architectural style and materials of any indoor recreational building
shall be as depicted on the elevation prepared by Dewberry & Davis,
Architects - Engineers - Planners - Surveyors, dated November 16, 1998.
(P)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
South line of Ironbridge Parkway, west of Ironbridge Boulevard. Tax ID 775-655-Part of
3944 and Part of 8171 (Sheet 25).
Existing Zoning:
C-2 with Conditional Use Planned Development
Size:
2.2 acres
Existi~:
Vacant
Adjacent Zoninn and Land Use:
North, South, East and West - C-2 with Conditional Use Planned Development; Vacant
UTILITIES
There is an existing twelve (12) inch water line extending along the west side of Ironbridge
Boulevard, adjacent to the request site. Use of the public water system is required by
County Code.
Public Wastewater System:
There is an existing twelve (12) inch wastewater trunk line extending across that portion
of the request site adjacent to Ironbridge Boulevard. Use of the public wastewater system
is required by County Code.
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Property drains under Ironbridge Boulevard to Ironbridge Lake. There are no existing or
anticipated on- or off-site drainage or erosion problems.
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PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
This property is currently served by the Chester Fire/Rescue Station, Company Number
1, and by Bensley-Bermuda Rescue Squad. The granting of this request will have a
minimal impact on fire/rescue services.
When the property is developed, the number of hydrants and quantity of water needed for
fire protection will be evaluated during the plans review process. Also, the need to
designate fire lanes will be determined during the review of the aforementioned plans.
Transportation:
It is anticipated that traffic generated by the proposed indoor recreational use will be
similar to traffic generated by uses currently permitted on the property by Case 86S097.
Conditions of zoning approval for Case 86S097 adequately address traffic impacts for
development on the request property.
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Central Area Plan which suggests the request property
is appropriate for community mixed use.
Area Development Trends:
The request property is part of the Ironbridge mixed use project which is being developed
for a mix of residential, office and commercial uses. It is anticipated that these
development patterns will continue.
Zoning History:
On April 11, 1979, the Board of Supervisors, upon a favorable recommendation by the
Planning Commission, approved rezoning and Conditional Use Planned Development on
the request property and surrounding area to permit a mixed use project. (Case 78S105,
Ironbridge)
On September 10, 1986, the Board of Supervisors approved additional rezoning plus
amendment to Case 78S105, to include additional property in the Ironbridge project and
to modify the approved master plan and bulk requirements applicable to Ironbridge. (Case
86S097)
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On May 27, 1987, the Board approved additional rezoning plus amendment to Case
86S097, to include additional property in the Ironbridge project and to modify tract
acreages and uses in Ironbridge. (Case 87S035)
On July 27, 1988, the Board approved amendments to Cases 78S105, 86S097 and 87S035
to modify uses and setbacks in Ironbridge. (Case 88SN0061)
On December 16, 1998, the Board approved an amendment to Case 86S097 to permit an
indoor recreational facility (cultural center). (Case 99SN0137).
Architectural Treatment:
The proffered condition addresses architectural treatment and would be in addition to
Ordinance requirements.
CONCLUSIONS
The proposed indoor recreational facility confom~s to the Central Area Plan which suggests the
request property is appropriate for conununity mixed use, to include Community Business (C-3)
uses. As previously noted, this request is for the purpose of incorporating additional property into
the development of a cultural center, originally approved by the Board of Supervisors in 1998.
The recommended condition, which is consistent with that of the 1998 case, would ensure that
indoor recreational facilities are restricted to non-commercial type indoor recreational uses.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (7/18/00):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Cunningham, seconded by Mr. Marsh, the Commission recommended
approval of this request subject to the condition and acceptance of the proffered Condition
on page 2.
AYES: Unanimous.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, July 26, 2000, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take under
consideration this request.
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