11SN0184
CASE MANAGER: Darla Orr
February 15, 2011 CPC
March 9, 2011 BS
STAFF’S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
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Clodfelter Properties LLC
Clover Hill Magisterial District
12621 Genito Road
REQUEST: Conditional use approval to permit a business (motor vehicle accessory store) in an
Agricultural (A) District.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
Operation of a motor vehicle accessory store (auto parts sales) is planned.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROFFERED CONDITIONS ON
PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
A. As conditioned, the proposed land use conforms to the Powhite/Route 288
Development Area Plan, which suggests the property is appropriate for light
industrial use.
B. The proposed land use is representative of, and compatible with, existing and
anticipated area development.
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER MAY PROFFER
CONDITIONS. CONDITIONS NOTED “STAFF/CPC” WERE AGREED UPON BY BOTH
STAFF AND THE COMMISSION.)
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PROFFERED CONDITIONS
The Owner-Applicant in this zoning case, pursuant to Section 15.2-2298 of the Code of Virginia
(1950 as amended) and the Zoning Ordinance of Chesterfield County, for itself and its
successors or assigns, proffers that the property known as Chesterfield County Tax ID 736-688-
5801 will be used for business purposes as set forth below and as set forth in Zoning Case
84S113; however, in the event the request is denied or approved with conditions not agreed to
by the Applicant, these proffers shall be immediately null and void and of no further force or
effect.
(STAFF/CPC) 1. The retail area (including the sales counter) shall be permitted to
occupy an area up to twenty (20) percent of the gross floor area of
either the existing building, as shown on Exhibit A dated February
3, 2011, or any new or expanded building, provided that this retail
area shall not exceed 1000 gross square feet. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 2. Any new development shall meet Emerging Growth District
Standards for light industrial uses. (P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
The request property is located along the south line of Genito Road, east of Warbro Road
and better known as 12621 Genito Road. Tax ID 736-688-5801.
Existing Zoning:
A
Size:
0.6 acre
Existing Land Use:
Light industrial
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North - C-5 and I-1; Commercial and industrial
South - A; Commercial
East - I-1; Vacant
West - I-1; Industrial
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UTILITIES
Public Water System:
The site is located within the Robious water pressure zone. There is a sixteen (16) inch
water line that extends along the northern side of Genito Road. The existing structure is not
connected to the public water system. Any new structure will be required to connect to the
public water system.
Public Wastewater System:
The site is located within the Upper Swift Creek sewer service area. The public
wastewater system is not available to this site.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainage and Erosion:
This request will have no impact on these facilities.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
The Swift Creek Fire Station, Company Number 16, currently provides fire protection and
emergency medical service (EMS). This request will have a minimal impact on Fire and
EMS. Fire protection issues will be addressed at site plan/building permit review.
County Department of Transportation:
This request will have a minimal impact on the existing transportation network.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT):
VDOT notes the presence of an existing commercial entrance which is to be used. VDOT
has no further comment on this request.
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
The subject property is located within the boundaries of the Powhite/Route 288
Development Area Plan, which suggests the property is appropriate for light industrial
use.
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Area Development Trends:
The area is characterized by commercial and light industrial uses on properties zoned
General Business (C-5), Agricultural (A) and Light Industrial (I-1). Light industrial uses are
expected to continue in the area, as suggested by the Plan.
Zoning History:
On August 22, 1984 the Board of Supervisors, upon a favorable recommendation from
the Planning Commission, approved conditional use (Case 84S113) to permit a machine
shop on the request property subject to conditions which addressed development
standards, buffering, outside storage, architectural treatment, signage, and access
improvements.
Use:
A motor vehicle accessory store (auto parts sales) is planned. According to the applicant’s
representative, the majority of the business serves a wholesale market. A wholesaling
distributor is permitted by right in the Light Industrial (I-1) District. To address staff’s
concern that this wholesale auto parts business (a light industrial use), not a retail auto parts
store, continues to be the primary use, Proffered Condition 1 limits the permitted floor area
for retail sales, including the sales counter.
The machine shop use could continue to be operated on the property in accordance with the
1984 conditional use approval.
Development Standards:
The existing building and parking was constructed based on a site plan approved in
August 1987 (Case 87PR1039). The motor vehicle accessory business plans to occupy
this existing structure (Exhibit A). For commercial, office and industrial properties, the
Zoning Ordinance addresses access, landscaping, setbacks, parking, signs, buffers,
utilities and screening. The property is located within an Emerging Growth District. The
purpose of Ordinance standards for the Emerging Growth District areas is to promote
high quality, well-designed projects. The property is zoned Agricultural (A) and therefore
any new development would not be subject to these requirements. To ensure a quality
well-designed development, the applicant has proffered that any new development will
comply with Emerging Growth District Standards. (Proffered Condition 2)
CONCLUSION
As conditioned, the proposed land use complies with the recommendations of the Powhite/Route
288 Development Area Plan, which suggests the property is appropriate for light industrial use.
In addition, the proposed land use, as conditioned, is representative of, and compatible with,
existing and anticipated area development.
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Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
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CASE HISTORY
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Planning Commission Meeting (2/15/11):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Gulley, seconded by Mr. Waller, the Commission recommended
approval and acceptance of the proffered conditions on page 2.
AYES: Messrs. Bass, Brown, Gulley, Hassen and Waller.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will take
under consideration this request.
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