00SN0271-AUG23.PDFAugust 23, 2000 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
00SN0271
Jane S. Harris
Midlothian Magisterial District
Off west line of Salisbury Drive
REOUEST: Conditional Use to permit a public utility use (telephone switching station) in a
Residential (R-7) District.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
A telephone switching station is planned as part of an expansion of the existing
facility on adjacent property to the east.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS ON PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
A. The proposed use conforms to the Midlothian Area Community Plan which
suggests the property is appropriate for Village Shopping District uses, to include
public facilities needs.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE Community Through Excellence in Public Service.
The proposed use will have a mininlal impact on the surrounding area since a
facility already exists on adjacent property. This request represents an expansion
of the adjacent facility.
(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.)
CONDITIONS
(STAFF/CPC)
(STAFF/CPC)
1. The uses permitted shall be limited to a public utility office use. (P)
2. Development shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance for Office Business (O-2) Districts in Midtothian Village
Core areas except that setbacks shall be governed by the
requirements of the Residential (R-7) District. (P)
GENERAL INFORMATIO~N
L_o_calgon:
Off the west line of Salisbury Drive, across from Mulligan Court. Tax ID 729-708-Part
of 6535 (Sheet 5).
Existing Zoning:
R-7
Size:
.6 acre
ExistinLag. L..all_0_U~:
Vacant
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Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North - C-2; Commercial and office
South - R-7 and C-3; Commercial and office
East - R-7 with Conditional Use; Commercial (telephone switching station)
West - R-7 with Conditional Use Planned Development; Commercial and office
UTILITIES
Public Water System:
There is an existing sixteen (16) inch water line extending along the west line of Salisbury
Drive, 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 Salisbury Drive,
adjacent to the request site. Use of the public wastewater system is required by County
Code.
Drainage and Erosion:
The site drains to Salisbury Drive, then via storm sewer systems through the Village at
Midlothian Subdivision, and then via tributaries to Falling Creek. There are no existing
or anticipated on- or off-site drainage or erosion problems.
P BLIC F ITIES
Fire Service:
This property is currently served by the Midlothian Fire/Rescue Station, Company Number
5 and Forest View Rescue Squad. When the property is developed, the number of
hydrants and quantity of water needed for £rre protection will be evaluated during the plans
review process.
Transportation:
This proposed use will have a minimal impact on the existing transportation network.
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Comprehensive Plan:
The site lies within the boundaries of the Midlothian Area Community Plan which suggests
the property is appropriate for Village Shopping District uses. The Plan suggests that this
area is appropriate for retail/service activities including neighborhood shopping centers,
office/service establishments and public facilities.
Area Development Trends:
The area surrounding the intersection of Salisbury Drive and Mulligan Court is
characterized by commercial, office and residential uses. Properties to the rear on
Crowder Drive have been converted from residential dwellings to commercial and office
uses. A portion of the parent parcel (east) is occupied by a telephone switching station
facility.
Zoning History:
On October 7, 1964, the Board of Zoning Appeals, approved a use permit to construct and
operate a telephone exchange and a Variance from the required side yard setback along the
southern property line on adjacent property to the east. On September 3, 1969, the Board
of Zoning Appeals, approved a use permit to construct an addition to the building and
operate a telephone exchange, plus a Variance to the required front yard setback on the
adjacent property to the east. On December 6, 1972, the Board of Zoning Appeals,
approved a use permit to construct a new telephone exchange facility on the adjacent
property to the east.
Site Design:
The request property lies within the Midlothian Village Core Area. Because the property
is currently zoned Residential (R-7), development must conform to the setback
requirements of the R-7 District. With the exception of those setback requirements, the
proposed expansion should conform to Midlothian Village standards (Condition 2). The
Midlothian Village standards address access, parking, landscaping, architectural treatment,
setbacks, signs, buffers, utilities, and screening of dumpsters and loading areas.
While it is the intent to expand the existing building, the approval of this request would
allow construction of a new building. Any expansion or new building should comply with
Midlothian Village Core standards (Condition 2). In addition, because the property is
located within an area designated for low intensity conm~ercial and office uses, the
required conditions of Corporate Office (0-2) standards should be imposed. These
standards would preclude outside storage. Outside storage includes parking of all
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company-owned and operated vehicles, with the exception of passenger vehicles and tracks
designed such that the cargo area may be accessed from the driver's seat without exiting
the vehicle.
Architectural Treatment:
As previously noted, since the request property is located within the Midlothian Village
Core area, architectural requirements should conform to those standards (Condition 2).
Within village districts, no building exterior (whether front, side or rear) may consist of
architectural materials inferior in quality, appearance, or detail to any other exterior of the
same building. There is, however, nothing to preclude the use of different materials on
different building exteriors (which would be acceptable if representative of good
architectural design) but rather, the use of inferior materials on sides which face adjoining
property. No portion of a building constructed of unadorned cinder block or corrugated
and/or sheet metal may be visible from any adjoining R district or any public right of way.
Building must be designed to impart harmonious proportions and to avoid monotonous
facades or large bulky masses. Buildings must possess architectural variety but should be
compatible with existing structures. New or remodeled buildings should enhance an
overall cohesive village character as reflected in existing structures. This character should
he achieved through the use of design elements - including, but not limited to, materials,
balconies, and/or terraces, articulation of doors and windows, sculptural or textural relief
of facades, architectural ornamentation, varied roof lines or other appurtenances snch as
lighting fixtures and/or planting.
In addition, the architectural treatment of buildings, including materials, color and style,
must be compatible with buildings located within the same project. Therefore, since the
adjacent building to the east is within the same project, the addition or any new structure
must be compatible with the existing structure.
All junction and accessory boxes must be minimized from view of adjacent property and
public ri~ts of way by landscaping or architectural treatment 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.
Screening:
The Zoning Ordinance requires that solid waste storage areas (i.e., dumpsters, garbage
cans, trash compactors, etc.) on property which is adjacent to an R District be screened
from view of such district by a masonry or concrete wall which is constructed of
comparable materials to and designed to be compatible with the principal building that such
area serves. Solid waste storage areas must be screened from view of public rights of way
by a solid wall, fence, dense evergreen plantings or architectural feature, and such areas
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within 1,000 feet of any R Districts should 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 prohibited and from public rights of
way.
CONCLUSIONS
The proposed use conforms to the Midlothian Area Community Plan which suggests the property
is appropriate for Village Shopping District uses, to include public facilities needs. The proposed
use will have a minimal impact on the surrounding area since a telephone switching facility already
exists on adjacent property to the east. This request represents an expansion of the adjacent
facility.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is reconunended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Conm~ission Meeting (8/15/00):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Gecker, seconded by Mr. Marsh, the Commission recommended
approval of this request subject to the conditions on page 2.
AYES: Unanimous.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, August 23, 2000, beginning at 7:00 p.m., wilt take
under consideration this request.
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00SN0271
In Midlothian Magisterial District, JAi~E S. ~ARRIS requested
a Conditional Use and amendment of zoning district map to
permit a public utility use (telephone switching station) in
a Residential (R 7) District. The density of such amendment
will be controlled by zoning conditions or Ordinance
standards. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is
appropriate for village shopping district use. This request
lies on 0.6 acre lying approximately 155 feet off the west
line of Salisbury Drive across from Mulligan Court. Tax ID
729 708 Part of 6535 (Sheet 5).
Mr. Jacobson presented a summary of Case 00SN0271 and stated
that the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval
subject to conditions. He further stated that the request
conforms to the Midlothian Area Community Plan.
Mr. Dudley Parrish, representing the applicant, stated that
the recommendation is acceptable.
There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. McHale, the Board
approved Case 00SN0271 subject to the following conditions:
1. The uses permitted shall be limited to a public utility
office use. (P)
2. Development shall conform to the requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance for Office Business (0 2) Districts in
Midlothian Village Core areas except that setbacks
shall be governed by the requirements of the
Residential (R 7) District. (P)
Ayes: Warren, Humphrey, Barber, McHale and Miller.
Nays: None.
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