01SN0114-OCT25.pdfREOUEST:
October 25, 2000 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
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Dr. Douglas E. Beckwith, M.D.
Bermuda Magisterial District
East line of Briggs Road
Rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Community Business (C-3).
PROPOSED LAND USE:
Commercial and office uses are planned.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROFFERED CONDITION ON
PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
A. The proposed zoning and land uses conform to the en~ IC~~pJ~ which
suggests the property is appropriate for general commercial uses.
B. The proposed zoning and land uses are representative of, and compatible with,
existing and anticipated office and commercial developmem along this portion of
the Jefferson Davis Highway Corridor.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE Community Through Excellence in Public Service.
(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 CONDITION
(STAFF/CPC)
The public water system shall be used. (U)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
East line of Briggs Road, north of Weir Road. Tax ID 800-653-0431 (Sheet 26).
Existing Zoning:
A
Size:
4.0 acres
Existing Land Use:
Vacant
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North - C-5; Commercial
South ~ C-3 and A with Conditional Use; Commercial or vacant
East - A; Vacant
West - C-3 and A; Commercial and vacant
UTILITIES
Public Water System:
There is an existing ten (10) inch water line extending along Weir Road and terminating
approximately 220 feet south of the request site. Use of the public water system has been
proffered. (Proffered Condition)
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Public Wastewater System:
There is an existing eight (8) inch wastewater collector extending along Briggs Road
adjacent to the request site. Use of the public wastewater system is required by County
Code.
ENVIR~ENTAL
Draina~:
The property drains to the northeast via storm sewer systems, then through the shopping
centers to the west and northwest, and via tributaries to Ashton Creek. There are no
existing or anticipated on- or off-site drainage or erosion problems. Off-site easements
may be necessary to accommodate increased runoff from development on the request
property.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
This property is currently served by the Dutch Gap Fire/Rescue Station, Company Number
14 and Bensley-Bermuda Rescue Squad. When the property is developed, the number of
hydrants and quantity of water needed for £zre protection will be evaluated during the plans
review process.
Transportation:
This request will not limit development to a specific land use; therefore, it is difficult to
anticipate traffic generation. Based on shopping center trip rates, development could
generate approximately 3,780 average daily trips. The applicant intends to develop a
medical office on the property. Based on medical office trip rates, development could
generate approximately 1,100 average daily trips. These vehicles will be distributed via
Weir Road to Jefferson Davis Highway (Route 1/301) which had a 1997 traffic count of
21,889 vehicles per day.
Development must adhere to the Development Standards Manual in the Zoning Ordinance,
relative to access and internal cimulation (Division 5). At time of site plan review, specific
recommendations will be provided regarding access and internal circulation.
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junction and accessory boxes must be minimized from view of adjacent property and public
rights of way by landscaping or amhitectural treatment integrated with the building served.
Mechanical equipment, whether ground-level or rooftop, must be screened from view of
adjacent property and designed to be perceived as an integral part of the building.
With approval of this request, outside storage would be permitted as a restricted use.
Outside storage areas must be screened from view of adjacent properties which have no
such areas and from public rights of way.
Sites must be designed and buildings must be oriented so that loading areas are screened
from any public right of way, except for limited access roads. The view of loading areas
must be minimized from limited access roads through site and architectural design,
topography, landscaping, setbacks or other features.
CONCLUSIONS
The proposed zoning and land uses conform to the Central Area Plan which suggests the property
is appropriate for general commercial uses. In addition, the proposed zoning and land uses are
representative of, and compatible with, existing and anticipated commercial development along
this portion of the Jefferson Davis Highway Corridor.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (10/17/00):
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 and acceptance of the proffered condition on page 2.
AYES: Unanimous.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, October 25, 2000, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take
under consideration this request.
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