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REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
June 15, 2011 BS
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Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors
Bermuda Magisterial District
2407 Sherbourne Road
RE VEST: Conditional use planned development approval to permit a metal detector sales and
service use in a Residential (R-7) District.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
A metal detector sales and service business currently operates on the property
without the requisite zoning approval. This proposal, if approved, would bring the
use into compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS ON PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend denial for the following reasons:
A. The proposal does not conform to the Jefferson Davis Corridor Plan, which
suggests the property is appropriate for residential use of 2.51- 4 units/acre.
B. The proposal is not representative of, or compatible with, existing area
development.
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OwNER(S) MAY
PROFFER CONDITIONS. CONDITIONS NOTED WITH ONLY A "CPC" ARE
CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.)
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
CONDITIONS
(CPC) 1. This conditional use planned development approval shall be granted to and
for Wayne Aldridge only and shall not be transferrable or run with the
land. (P)
(CPC) 2. This conditional use planned development approval shall be granted to
allow the sale and servicing of metal detection devices only. (P)
(CPC) 3. This use shall be limited to the existing improvements on the property.
Other than cosmetic improvements there shall be no additions or
modifications to the existing structures to accommodate this use. (P)
(CPC) 4. There shall be no signs permitted to identify this use. (P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
The request property is located on the south line of Sherbourne Road, east of Jefferson
Davis Highway and is better known as 2407 Sherbourne Road. Tax ID 791-683-9614.
Existin.~g:
R-7
Size:
.7 acre
Existin Land Use:
Commercial, without the requisite zoning approval.
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North, South, East and West - R-7; Single-family, two-family and multi-family residential.
The site is not connected to the public water or wastewater systems. This request will not impact
the public water or wastewater systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL
This request will have no impact on these facilities.
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PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
The Bensley Fire Station, Company Number 3, currently provides fire protection and
emergency medical service (EMS). This request will have a minimal impact on Fire and
EMS.
County Department of Transportation:
The proposed use of the property will have a minimal impact on the existing
transportation network.
Vir ing is Department of Transportation (VDOT):
VDOT has no comments on this request.
T .ANTS T 1CF.
Comprehensive Plan:
The subject property is located within the boundaries of the Jefferson Davis Corridor Plan,
which suggests the property is appropriate for residential use of 2.51- 4 units/acre.
Area Development Trends:
The area is characterized by single-family and two-family residential development in the
Olive Hill and Village of Bensley subdivisions to the north, east and west and by the North
Oaks Apartments to the south. These types of residential uses are expected to continue in
this area, as suggested by the Plan.
Use:
The existing metal detector sales and service business is located in a small building of
approximately 450 square feet on the subject property. Mr. Wayne Aldridge has been using
this structure for business purposes for many years without proper zoning.
CONCLUSION
The proposal does not conform to the Jefferson Davis Corridor Plan, which suggests the property
is appropriate for residential use of 2.51- 4 units/acre. In addition, the proposal is not
representative of and compatible with existing area development.
Given these considerations, denial of this request is recommended.
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CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (5/17/1 l):
Mr. Wayne Aldridge, the operator of the business in question, did not accept staff s
recommendation, but did accept the Planning Commission's recommendation. There was
support present noting that the business had been at its present location for more than
thirty (30) years; the business has never been a problem; and there is little traffic from the
business. In addition, a petition with fourteen (14) signatures of support was presented.
Mr. Hassen stated he did not normally support businesses in a residential area. However,
given the infrequent nature this may not be a true business; there have been no
complaints; there is adequate off street parking; the use has been there for many years;
and that a petition of support was submitted, Mr. Hassen supported this particular request.
On motion of Mr. Hassen, seconded by Dr. Brown, the Commission recommended
approval subj ect to the conditions on page 2.
AYES :Messrs. Bass, Brown, Gulley, Hassen and Waller.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 beginning at 6:30 p.m., will take under
consideration this request.
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