85S072July 24, 1985 BS
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
85S072
Ellie S. Foster
Matoaca Magisterial District
East line of Harrowgate Road and west line of Happy Hill road
REQUEST: Rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Residential (R-15). A detached,
single family residential subdivision is planned.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
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The proposed zoning and land use are compatible with development in
adjacent subdivisions.
The recommended zoning and land use conform to the General Plan
2000.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
East line of Harrowgate Road, approximately
780 feet north of Angarde Drive and west
line of Happy Hill Road, approximately 920
feet south of Sunset Avenue. Tax Map
132-12 (4) Garden City Heights, Lot 16
(Sheet 41).
Existing Zoning:
A
Size:
1.83 acres
Existing Land Use:
Single family residential
Adjacent Zoning & Land Use:
North - A; Vacant, single family
residential, or agricultural
South - A; Vacant or single family
residential
East - A; Vacant or single family
residential
West - A; Vacant or single family
residential
Utilities:
Environmental Engineering:
Schools:
Fire Service:
General Plan:
Transportation:
16 inch water line located along Happy Hill
road. Use of public water intended. No
off-site easements necessary.
Lies in Ashton Creek sewage drainage area.
Trunk sewer line located along tributary of
Ashton Creek, approximately 5,100 feet east
in Mistwood Forest Subdivision. Public
sewer is suggested, however, it may not be
economically feasible due to distance from
property to trunk line. Use of individual
septic tank and drainfields proposed.
Terrain level and well-drained with clayey
subsoils. Soil is conditional for septic
tank and drainfield systems. Above average
sized drainfields may be required. May not
be possible to develop all four (4) lots,
shown on the tentative plat, without assis-
tance of soil consultant or use of County
sewer and water. A private soil consultant
will be required to determine the exact lot
layout. The septic system for the existing
house may eliminate an adjoining lot.~ The
Health Department has indicated that soils
on Lots 2 and 3 are suitable for septic
systems. No drainage problems anticipated.
Estimate 3 students will be generated.
Lies in Wells Elementary School attendance
zone: capacity - 390, enrollment - 468;
Carver Middle School zone: capacity - 500,
enrollment - 540; and Thomas Dale High
School zone: capacity - 1,500, enrollment
- 1,257. Request, in and of itself, should
have little impact on the school situation.
Chester Fire Station, Company #1. At
present, fire service capability good. May
be necessary to provide a fire hydrant in
compliance with nationally recognized
standards.
Single family residential
This development, including the existing
single family residence, will generate
approximately 40 average daily trips, the
development should have minimal effect on
existing traffic patterns in the area.
Right of way should be dedicated according
to the. General Plan 2000.
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DISCUSSION
The applicant has requested rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Residential
(R-15) to develop a four-lot, single family residential subdivision.
The area south of Garden City Heights Subdivision, along Angarde Road, is
zoned R-7. However, it is developed with lots averaging one-half acre in
area and frontages of 100 feet or more. Other lots/parcels in the area
are generally zoned Agricultural (A) and Residential (R-7) with lot sizes
between 5.5 acres to 13,000 square feet.
Soil conditions may require lots to be larger than 15,000 square feet.
Further analysis of soils will be required at subdivision approval.
The Utilities Department may recommend that public sewer be used. How-
ever, the nearest trunk line is located in Mistwood Forest, approximately
5,100 feet to the east. Staff has concerns about the ability of the
soils to support four (4) individual septic systems.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (6/18/85):
On motion of Mr. Belcher, seconded by Mr. O'Connor, the Commission recom-
mended approval of this request.
AYES: Messrs. Miller, Cowan, O'Connor, and Belcher.
ABSENT: Mr. Thomas.
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, July 24, 1985, beginning at 2:00 p.m.,
will take under consideration this request.
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