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STAFF REPORT
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Richard L. Jordan
Matoaca Magisterial District
Northeast line of Woodpecker Road
REQUEST: A Conditional Use to permit a veterinary hospital in an Agricultural
(A) District.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend denial for the following reasons:
There is no precedent in the immediate vicinity for commercial use,
such as that proposed.
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The area encompassing the request parcel is characterized by either
single family residential development or large parcels which are va-
cant or farmed.
C. The proposed land use does not conform to the General Plan 2000.
However, should the Commission and Board see fit to approve this request, it is
recommended that the following conditions be imposed:
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The following conditions notwithstanding, the site plan prepared by
Charles C. Townes and Associates, dated August 19, 1983, shall be
considered the plan of development.
Prior to obtaining a building permit, forty-five (45) feet of right
of way, measured from the centerline of the existing right of way of
Woodpecker Road, shall be dedicated to and for the County of Chester-
field, free and unrestricted.
The proposed structure shall have a residential appearance. Prior to
release of a building permit, colored renderings or elevations shall
be submitted to the Planning Department for approval.
Other than animals requiring medical treatment, there shall be no
overnight boarding.
5. There shall be no outside runs or kennels.
A thirty (30) foot buffer shall be maintained along the north, east
and southern property line. This buffer shall be landscaped and/or
fenced so as to screen parking areas from the adjacent property to
the north, east and south. In conjunction with site plan submission,
a landscaping plan depicting this requirement, shall be submitted to
the Planning Department for approval.
Hours of operation shall be limited to between 8:00 a.m. and
6:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Sunday operation shall be
prohibited.
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One (1) sign, not to exceed eight (8) square feet in area, shall be
permitted. The sign shall neither be luminous nor illuminated. The
sign shall employ subdued colors and shall not exceed a height of
five (5) feet. Prior to erection of the sign, a colored rendering
shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval.
The above stated conditions notwithstanding, all Office Business (O)
bulk requirements shall be adhered to.
(Note:
Conditions 6 and 9 will require revision of the plan to accommo-
date buffers and a minimum of twelve (12) parking spaces.)
10.
This Conditional Use shall be granted to and for Richard L. Jordan,
exclusively, and not be transferable nor run with the land.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
Northeast line of Woodpecker Road, approxi-
mately 300 feet southeast of intersection
with Bixby Lane. Tax Map 161-11 (1) Part of
Parcel 1 (Sheet 48).
Existing Zoning:
A
Adjacent Zonin~ & Land Use: A, Vacant
Utilities:
Public water and sewer not available. In-
tend to install individual well and septic
tank/drainfield system. Approval must be
obtained from Health Department.
Environmental Engineering:
Drainage and/or erosion problems not antic-
ipated. Prior to obtaining building permit,
erosion control and drainage plans must be
submitted to Environmental Engineering for
approval.
Fire Service:
Phillips Volunteer Fire Station, Company #3.
Fire service capability marginal, depending
upon time of day.
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Transportation & Traffic:
Vehicular movementS will be distributed
along Woodpecker Road, which had a 1982
traffic tabulation of 2,331 vehicles per
day. Right of way must be dedicated along
Woodpecker Road in accordance with General
Plan 2000. Due to vertical alignment of
Woodpecker Road to northwest of request
site, adequate sight distance may not be
available to insure safe ingress and egress
turning movements. Prior to obtaining a
building permit, entrance permits must be
obtained from VDH&T. At that time, it will
be necessary to verify that adequate sight
distance is available.
General Plan:
Single family residential use
DISCUSSION
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use for a veterinary clinic on
part of a larger parcel. The applicant is presently operating from a mo-
bile unit located in the vicinity of the request site.
Since submission of this application, the site plan has been revised re-
locating the proposed structure fifty (50) feet further to the rear of the
property. The relocation places the parking within an existing wooded
area; however, construction of the parking area will require removal of
the existing vegetation. Although adjacent property to the east, west and
north is wooded and will initially screen the parking area, there is no
guarantee that the vegetation will remain in the future.
The area encompassing the request parcel is characterized by either single
family residential use or large acreage tracts, which are either vacant or
farmed. It is anticipated that these large tracts of .land will undergo
single family residential subdivision in the future. The .8 acre parcel
is part of a 146 acre tract which has the potential for future single fam-
ily residential subdivision.
Given the potential for single family residential subdivision of the area
surrounding the request parcel, and the fact that there is no precedent
for commercial use in the immediate vicinity, the use is incompatible with
existing and anticipated future development. Approval of this request
could hinder future subdivision of the remaining portion of the property.
.However, should the Commission and Board see fit to approve the request,
particular consideration should be given to buffering the site so as to
insure land use compatibility with anticipated future single family res-
idential development surrounding the request parcel. Further, the struc-
ture to be erected should reflect a residential appearance, and the opera-
tion should be controlled to minimize nuisances, such as noise and
traffic.
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CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (6/28/83):
At the request of the applicant, the Commission deferred this case for
thirty (30) days.
Mr. Belcher indicated that although he would support the deferral request,
he did not feel that this location was appropriate for the proposed use.
Planning Commission Meeting (7/26/83):
At the request of the applicant, the Commission deferred this request for
thirty (30) days.
Applicant (7/27/83):
An amendment relocating the parcel 450 feet southeast of Bixby Lane, as
opposed to 300 feet, was received. The applicant was advised that it
would be necessary to file site plans for the new location.
Applicant (8/8/83):
An additional thirty (30) day deferral was requested to allow submission
and review of site plans for the new location.
Planning Commission Meeting (8/23/83):
At the request of the applicant, the Commission deferred this case for
thirty (30) days to submit revised plans. The Commission indicated that
the applicant should be prepared for a September public hearing.
Staff (8/31/83):
The revised plans were reviewed and Staff's comments are stated herein.
It should be noted that the current plan has the building on the original
site, not the site suggested in the July 27, 1983, Amendment.
Planning Commission Meeting (9/27/83):
Mr. Belcher stated that he could not support this request unless the
building was located behind the tree line so it would be better buffered.
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On motion of Mr. Belcher, seconded by Dr. Moszer, the Commission resolved
to recommend denial of this request.
AYES: Unanimous.
Board of Supervisors Meeting (10/26/83):
Mr. Robertson stated that he did not want to deny this request as he felt
it would be compatible with the area.
On motion of Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board deferred
this case for thirty (30) days to allow the Matoaca District Supervisor,
the applicant and area property owners to meet.
AYES: Unanimous.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, November 23, 1983, beginning at 2:00
p.m., will take under consideration this request.
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