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REQUEST ANALYSIS
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RECOMMENDATION
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Chesterfield Board of Supervisors
Matoaca Magisterial District
10630 River Road
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REQUEST: Amend conditional use (Case 75AN0214) approval to permit a freestanding sign in
an Agricultural (A) District.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
A freestanding sign identifying the existing fire station is planned.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION ON PAGE 1.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
A. The proposed sign is representative of and compatible with the sign regulations
outlined in the Zoning Ordinance.
B. The proposed sign will enable citizens to identify and locate the fire station.
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER MAY PROFFER
CONDITIONS. THE CONDITION NOTED "STAFF/CPC" WAS AGREED UPON BY BOTH
STAFF AND THE COMMISSION.)
CONDITION
(STAFF/CPC) Two (2) signs identifying the fire station shall be permitted. One (1) building
mounted sign shall be permitted, not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in
area. One (1) freestanding sign shall be permitted, regulated by the Zoning
Ordinance. (P)
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
(NOTE: This condition supersedes Condition 3 of Case 75AN0214. All other
previous conditions of zoning approved in Case 75AN0214 shall remain in full force
and effect.)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
The request property fronts the east line of River Road, north of Hickory Road and is better
known as 10630 River Road. Tax ID 754-625-5188.
Existing Zoning:
A with special exception (Case 75AN0214)
Size:
2 acres
Existing Land Use:
Public Facility, Fire Station
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North - A; Single-family residential
South and East - R-88; Vacant
West - A; Single-family residential
UTILITIES
Public Water and Waste Water Svstem:
The site is utilizing private septic system and the public water system. While installation of
the proposed sign will not impact the public utility systems, the applicant is cautioned that
the proposed sign must not be placed so as to conflict with the existing public utility lines or
their easements, on this site.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainage and Erosion:
This request will have no impact on these facilities.
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PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
The Phillips Fire Station, Company Number 13, and Ettrick-Matoaca Volunteer Rescue
Squad currently provide fire protection and emergency medical service (EMS). This request
will have minimal impact on Fire and EMS.
County Department of Transportation:
This request will have no impact on these facilities.
Vir ing is Department of Transportation VDOT~:
Provided that the proposed freestanding sign is installed outside of the VDOT maintained
right-of--way and beyond the "clear zone," VDOT will have no further comment.
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as "Residential Agricultural."
This designation suggests a combination of agricultural and residential land uses. The
proposed sign, related to a public facility, does not conflict with the Plan's land use
designation.
Area Development Trends:
The area is characterized by a mix of Agricultural (A) and Single-family Residential (R-88)
Zoning Districts. The area is primarily developed with single-family residences on larger
acreage parcels. Properties to the south and east remain vacant.
Zoning HistorX:
On October 7, 1975 the Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception to permit
the construction and operation of a volunteer fire station (Case 75AN0214). The Board
approved conditions pertaining to land use, parking areas, setbacks and signage.
Condition 3 of the original special exception permitted only one (1) sign for the property,
a building mounted sign not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area. Phillips
Volunteer Fire Station was subsequently completed in 1975.
Standards for Freestanding Suns:
Currently, the Zoning Ordinance permits one (1) freestanding sign identifying a fire station
that does not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area and fifteen (15) feet in height. The
sign area may be increased up to twenty-five (25) percent provided such increase is for the
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purpose of including changeable copy. In this case, the sign area can be increased to a
maximum of forty (40) square feet. The volunteer fire station is requesting the construction
of a sign that is no greater than forty (40) square feet in area and nine (9) feet in height. The
sign will incorporate changeable copy and therefore, would comply with current code
standards. A concept design of the proposed freestanding sign is shown in Attachment 1.
CONCLUSION
The proposed freestanding identification sign for the fire station would be no larger in area or taller
in height than a freestanding sign currently permitted by the Zoning Ordinance today. In addition,
the proposed zoning and land uses are representative of, and compatible with, existing and
anticipated area development.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (10/16/12):
The applicant's representative accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition
present.
Dr. Wallin noted his support of the request. He described how the previous freestanding
sign had provided a service to the community for programs, classes, meetings and
emergency information. The sign was destroyed by a vehicle accident last year, requiring
zoning approval to reinstall a freestanding sign on the property.
On motion of Dr. Wallin, seconded by Dr. Brown, the Commission recommended
approval subject to the condition on page 1.
AYES: Messrs. Gulley, Waller, Brown, Patton and Wallin.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 beginning at 6:30 p.m., will take
under consideration this request.
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