09SN0160
STAFF' S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
09SN0160
VA State University Booster Club
Matoaca Magisterial District
20911 Third Avenue
May 27, 2009 B S
REQUEST: Conditional Use to permit non-profit civic, social and fraternal clubs and lodges.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
The applicant has previously received approval through a Special Exception to hold
meetings and conduct other functions on the property for the Virginia State
University Booster Club. The use was approved for a limited period of time. That
time period has expired and the applicant wishes to continue the use.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS ON PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
A. Although the Ettrick Village Plan suggests the property is appropriate for
residential use of 4.0 or less units per acre, the proposed uses are compatible with
existing and anticipated area development.
B. The proposed uses are no more intense than the existing church use on adjacent
property to the north.
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER(S) 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
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
"CPC" ARE ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION.)
CONDITIONS
(STAFF/CPC) 1. This Conditional Use shall be granted to and for the VA State
University Booster Club only and shall not be transferable or run
with the land. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 2. This Conditional Use is to permit non-profit civic, social and
fraternal clubs and lodges only. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 3. Any development for non-profit civic, social and fraternal clubs and
lodges shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance
for office uses in the Ettrick Village Core. (P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
East line of Third Avenue, north of Boisseau Street and better known as 20911 Third
Avenue. Tax ID 796-612-8206.
Existing Zonin
R-7
Size:
0.9 acre
Existing Land Use:
Non-profit civic or social club (VSU Booster Club)
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North - O-1; Public/semi-public (church)
South, East and West - R-7; Single-family residential, public/semi-public (university) or
vacant
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UTILITIES
Public Water System:
The request site is within the Matoaca Water Pressure Zone. There is a six (6) inch water
line extending along the north side of Third Avenue adjacent to this site. The existing
structure is connected to the public water system. The proposed Conditional Use will not
impact the public water system.
Public Wastewater S.. sue:
The request site is within the Appomattox River Sewer Service Area. There is an eight
(8) inch wastewater collector line extending along Third Avenue adjacent to this site. The
existing structure is connected to the public wastewater system. The proposed
Conditional Use will not impact the public wastewater system.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainage and Erosion:
The subject property drains in several directions through storm sewers to the Appomattox
River. There are no existing or anticipated on- or off-site drainage problems.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
The Ettrick Fire Station, Company Number 12, and the Ettrick-Matoaca Volunteer Rescue
Squad currently provide fire protection and emergency medical service (EMS). This request
will have a minimal impact on Fire and EMS.
Transportation:
The proposed development will have a minimal impact on the transportation network.
T ANTI T TCF
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Ettrick Village Plan which suggests the property is
appropriate for residential use of 4.0 or less units per acre.
Area Development Trends:
The area is characterized by a church use on office zoned property to the north and by
single-family residential uses in Boisseau subdivision and by Virginia State University to
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the south, east and west. It is anticipated residential uses will continue in this area, as is
suggested by the Plan. In addition, there is the possibility that the campus of Virginia State
University will expand to include this property.
Zoning HistorX:
On October 6, 1999, the Board of Zoning Appeals approved a Special Exception to
permit anon-profit social club (VSU Booster Club) incidental to a dwelling unit on the
property (Case OOANOll7) for three (3) years. The property is no longer being used for
residential purposes, however, the applicant wishes to continue with the non-profit social
club. The Zoning Ordinance requires a Conditional Use for such use in a residential
district.
Development Standards:
The property is currently located within the Ettrick Village Core. However, because the
property is zoned Residential (R-7) the requirements of the Ettrick Village Core do not
apply to this request unless they are imposed through conditions of zoning. The purpose of
the Ettrick Village Core District Standards is to promote high quality, well-designed projects
within the Village that maintain and reinforce the village's character, identity, and
pedestrian scale by continuing and enhancing existing patterns of development. Within the
Ettrick Village Core District, the Zoning Ordinance specifically addresses access,
landscaping, setbacks, parking signs, buffers, lighting and screening of outside storage
areas. Condition 3 would require that development be subj ect to these Ordinance standards.
CONCLUSION
Although the Ettrick Villa eg Plan suggests the property is appropriate for residential use of 4.0 or
less units per acre, the proposed uses are compatible with existing and anticipated area
development. In addition, the proposed uses are no more intense than the existing church use on
adj acent property to the north.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (4/21/09):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Bass, seconded by Mr. Waller, the Commission recommended
approval subj ect to the conditions on page 2.
AYES: Messrs. Gulley, Brown, Bass, Hassen and Waller.
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The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will take under
consideration this request.
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