02SN0240-July24.pdfJuly 24, 2002 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
02SN0240
P & F LLC
Midloth/an Magisterial District
9530 Midlothian Turnpike
REQUEST: Conditional Use Planned Development to permit body, major engine and
transmission repair of motor vehicles in a Community Business (C~3) District,
PKOPOSED LAND USE:
A motor vehicle repair facility, to include body, major engine and transmission
repair, as accessory to motor vehicle sales is proposed.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
KECOMMEND APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROFFER.ED CONDITION ON
PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
A. While the property is zoned Community Business (C-3), the Northern Area Plan
suggests it is appropriate for general commercial u~e. The proposed motor vehicle
repair facility is a general commercial use and is consistent with the Plan.
B. The requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and proffered condition address land use
compatibility concerns and the location and orientation of entrances serving the
motor vehicle repair facility.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE Community Through Excellence in Public Service.
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED OR TIIE 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.)
PROFFERED CONDITION
(STAFF/CPC)
Location:
The entrance to any motor vehicle repair facility shall not be located along the
southern wall or thc northern wall of any building on the subject property,
and shall be located a minimum of seventy-five (75) feet from Midlothian
Turnpike. (P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
North line of Midlothian Tumpike, west of Tuxford Road and is known as 9530 Midlothian
Turnpike. Tax ID 752-707-1744 (Sheet 6).
Existin~ Zonine:
Size:
C-3
4.8 acres
Existing Land Use:
Commercial (Vacant building)
Adiacem Zoning and Land Use:
North - C-3; Vacant
South - C-2 and C-3; Commercial or vacant
East - C~3; Vacant
West - C-3 with Conditional Use Planned Development; Commercial
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UTILITIES
Public Water System:
There is an existing sixteen (16) inch water line extending along the north side of Midlothian
Turnpike, adjacent to this site. The existing structure is connected to the public water
system. Use of the public water system is intended and required.
Public Wastewater System:
There is an existing eight (8) inch wastewater collector line extending along the southeastern
boundary of this site. The existing structure is connected to the public wastewater system,
Use of the public wastewater system is intended and required.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The proposed use will have no impact on these facilities.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
· ..Fire Service:
The Buford Fire Station, Company Number 9, and Forest View Volunteer Rescue Squad
currently provide fire protection and emergency medical service. This request will have
minimal impact on fire and emergency medical service.
Transportation:
The property is currently zoned Community Business (C-3). The applicant imends to
redevelop the property as a motor vehicle sales facility having maj or engine and transmission
repair as an accessory use. These requested land Uses v~0uld have a minimal impact on the
anticipated traffic generated by redevelopment of the property. Velfieles generated by this
development will be distributed along Midlothian Turnpike (Route 60), which had a 2001
tratTm count of 74,863 vehicles per day.
.... .The _property is located on the north side of Route 60, just west of the Tuxford Road
intersection. A crossover currently serves the property. This crossover is anticipated to be
closed in conjunction with development cfa large parcel located on the south side of Ronte
60. The developer of the subject property is aware that this Route 60 crossover will be
eliminated.
At time of site plan review, specific recommendations will be provided regarding internal
circulation.
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LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Northern Area Plan wkich suggests the property is
appropriate for general commercial uses.
Area Development Trends:
The properties to the north and east are zoned Community Business (C-3) and are vacant.
Property to the south, along Midlothian Turnpike, is characterized by commercial zonings
and land uses or is vacant. Ihe property to the west is zoned and developed for commemial
uses. These development trends are anticipated to continue in the area.
Zoning History:
On April 13, 1960, the Board of Supervisors rezoned the subject property and adjacent
property to the north and east to a general business classification with a Use Permit for a
trailer park.
· Site Design:
The request property currently lies within a Community Business (C-3) District located in a
Post Development Area. The purpose of the Post Development District Standards is to
provide flexible design criteria in areas that have already experienced deve!opmem and to
ensure continuity of development. With the approval of this request, this use would be
subject to the requiremems of the Zoning Ordinance which address access, parking,
landscaping, architectural treatment, setbacks, signs, buffers, utilities and screening of
dumpsters and loading areas.
Screening:
The Zoning Ordinance will require screening of the overhead doors from Midlothian
Turnpike. Ia addition to these requirements, the applicant has agreed that such entrances
would not be located along the northern or southern wall of any building and would be a
minimum of seventy-five (75) feet from Midlothian Turnpike. (Proffered Condition)
CONCLUSIONS
While the property is zoned Community Business (C-3), the Northern Area Plan suggests it is
appropriate for general commercial use. The proposed motor vehicle repair facility is a general
commercial use and is consistent with the Plan. In addition, the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance and proffered condition address land use compatibility concerns and the location and
orientation of entrances serving the motor vehicle repair facility.
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Given these considetations~ approval of the request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Applicant (6/18/02):
An amendment to the proffered condition was submitted.
Planning Commission Meeting (6/18/02):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Gecker, seconded by Mr. Gulley, the Commission recommended approval
of this request and acceptance of the proffered condition on page 2.
AYES: Unanimous.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, July 24, 2002, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take under
consideration this request.
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