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REQUEST ANALYSIS
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RECOMMENDATION
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Tyler Fausz
Bermuda Magisterial District
16411 Jefferson Davis Highway
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REQUEST: Conditional use approval to permit automobile repair and vehicle storage yard in a
General Industrial (I-2) District.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
In addition to uses currently permitted, an automobile repair facility and a vehicle
storage yard is planned. Conditional use approval is required for the repair facility
and because the vehicle storage yard cannot meet the restrictions for such use in an
I-2 District, conditional use approval is required for this use as well.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
THE PLANNING COMMISSION IS SCHEDULED TO HEAR THIS CASE AT THEIR
MEETING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2012. STAFF WILL ADVISE THE BOARD OF THE
COMMISSION' S ACTION AFTER THEIR MEETING.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
A. The proposed land uses would be no more intense than uses currently allowed on
the property.
B. The proposed land uses are representative of and compatible with existing and
anticipated area development.
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER(S) MAY
PROFFER CONDITIONS.)
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
CONDITION
In addition to uses currently permitted on the property, the following uses shall be permitted:
a. Automobile repair; and
b. Vehicle storage yard (P)
PROFFERED CONDITIONS
1. At such time as the existing building is expanded and/or a new building is
constructed on the property, a public wastewater line shall be extended to the
property, and all structures shall be connected to the public wastewater system. (U)
2. Dedication. Prior to any site plan approval, or within sixty (60) days of a written
request by the Transportation Department, whichever occurs first, sixty (60) feet
of right-of--way measured from the centerline of Route 1 immediately adjacent to
the property shall be dedicated, free and unrestricted, to and for the benefit of
Chesterfield County. (T)
3. Access. Direct vehicular access from the property to Route 1 shall be limited to
one (1) entrance/exit. The exact location of this access shall be approved by the
Transportation Department. Prior to final site plan approval, an access easement,
acceptable to the Transportation Department, shall be recorded from the Route 1
access to serve the adjacent property to the north. (T)
4. Road Improvements. In conjunction with any development or redevelopment on
the property, as determined by the Transportation Department, the developer shall
construct additional pavement along Route 1 at the approved access to provide a
right turn lane, and dedicate any additional right of way (or easements) required
for this improvement. (T)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
The request property fronts the east line of Jefferson Davis Highway, north of Happy Hill
Road and better known as 16411 Jefferson Davis Highway. Tax ID 800-633-Part of 3153.
Existing Zoriin~:
I-2
Size:
2.5 acres
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Existing Land Use:
Commercial
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North - A and I-2; Commercial or vacant
South - C-5 and A; Commercial
East - I-2; Industrial
West - C-5; Commercial
UTILITIES
The request site is currently connected to the public water system and is utilizing a private septic
system. This request will not impact the public utility systems. If the existing structure is expanded
or a new building is constructed, all structures on the property must connect to the public
wastewater system. (Proffered Condition 1)
Health Department:
Continued or expanded use of a private septic system must be approved by the Health
Department.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainage and Erosion:
This request will have no impact on these facilities.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire ~ervice~
The Dale Fire Station, Company Number 14, and Bensley-Bermuda Volunteer Rescue
Squad currently provide fire protection and emergency medical service (EMS). This
request will have a minimal impact on Fire and EMS.
County Department of Transportation:
This request will have a similar traffic impact as the current zoning. The Thoroughfare
Plan identifies Route 1 as a major arterial with a recommended right-of--way width of 120
to 200 feet. The applicant has proffered to dedicate sixty (60) feet of right-of--way
measured from the centerline of Route 1, in accordance with that Plan. (Proffered
Condition 2)
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Access to major arterials, such as Route 1 should be controlled. The applicant has
proffered that direct access from the property to Route 1 will be limited to one (1)
entrance/exit and that an access easement will be recorded from the access to the adjacent
property to the north. (Proffered Condition 3)
The traffic impact of this development must be addressed. In conjunction with any
development or redevelopment, the applicant has proffered to construct additional
pavement along Route 1/301 at the approved access to provide a right turn lane.
(Proffered Condition 4)
Vir ing is Department of Transportation VDOT~:
VDOT notes that the existing gravel entrance is to be upgraded to a standard VDOT
commercial entrance.
T ANTI T TCF
Comprehensive Plan:
Current Plan -The subject property is located within the boundaries of the Southern
Jefferson Davis Corridor Plan, which suggests the property is appropriate for light
industrial use.
Proposed Plan -The pending comprehensive plan, entitled Moving Forward...The 2035
Comprehensive Plan for Chesterfield County, designates the request property as
Corporate Office/Research and Development/Light Industrial. It should be noted that the
proposed comprehensive plan is pending review by the Board of Supervisors, has not
been approved, and does not provide final land use guidance for the subject property at
this time. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed Plan at
their September 18, 2012 public hearing. The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to
consider this proposed Plan in October 2012. The recommendations of the proposed Plan
are provided for reference purposes only.
Area Development Trends:
The area is characterized by a mixture of commercial, industrial and agricultural zonings.
Properties have been developed for commercial and industrial uses or remain vacant. It is
anticipated industrial uses will continue in this area as is suggested by the Plan.
Zoning History:
In 1972, the Board of Supervisors, upon a favorable recommendation from the Planning
Commission approved industrial zoning on the subject property and adjacent property to
the east. (Case 72-62C)
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Development Standards:
Currently, the request property lies within a Post Development Area. The purpose of Post
Development Area standards is to promote flexible design criteria in areas that have already
experienced development and ensure continuity of development. Development or
redevelopment of the site must conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, which
address access, pedestrian access, parking landscaping, architectural treatment, signs,
buffers, utilities, screening of dumpsters, loading areas and setbacks.
CONCLUSION
The proposed land uses would be no more intense than uses currently permitted. In addition, the
proposed uses are representative of and compatible with, existing and anticipated area
development.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Staff (10/4/12):
If the Planning Commission acts on this request on October 16, 2012, the case will be considered
by the Board of Supervisors on October 24, 2012.
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will take
under consideration this request.
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