12SN0149CASE MANAGER: Darla Orr
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January 23, 2013 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
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Greater Richmond Sailing Association
Clover Hill Magisterial District
4301 Woolridge Road
REQUEST: Conditional use approval to permit recreational use (non-profit sailing club) in an
Agricultural (A) District.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
A non-profit sailing club and associated recreational facilities and use have operated
on the request property for approximately thirty-seven (37) years, thirty-four (34) of
which without zoning approval. Conditional use approval is now required to permit
the use. Continued operation of the recreational use (sailing club) is planned.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROFFERED CONDITIONS ON
PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
A. The recreational use associated with the non-profit sailing club has operated on the
request property for approximately thirty-seven (37) years without any known
adverse impact on area properties.
B. As conditioned, the land use complies with the recommendations of the
Comprehensive Plan which identifies the request property as a water opportunity
site where it may be appropriate to locate uses, other than those suggested by the
Plan, to capitalize on their proximity to water and associated water amenities.
C. The proffered conditions would address land use compatibility between the
recreational use and anticipated area development.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER(S) MAY
PROFFER CONDITIONS. CONDITIONS NOTED "STAFF/CPC" WERE AGREED UPON
BY BOTH STAFF AND THE COMMISSION.)
PROFFERED CONDITIONS
(STAFF/CPC) 1. The conditional use shall be granted to and for the Greater
Richmond Sailing Association, exclusively, and shall not be
transferable or run with the land. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 2. Existing permitted uses and facilities (docks, bulkheads, floating
docks, boat storage, ramps, sail folding area, picnic area, shelter,
playground, access road and parking area) as shown on "Exhibit
A," prepared by Balzer and Associates, Inc. dated 10-15-2012,
shall be permitted to remain as shown; however, any new
development of the property shall conform to requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance for commercial uses within Emerging Growth
District areas. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 3. In addition to the requirements of Proffered Condition 2, with any
new development of the property, a fifty (50) foot buffer, inclusive
of setbacks, shall be provided adjacent to Tax ID 719-685-1957
and along Genito and Woolridge Roads. Such buffer shall be
provided in accordance with Ordinance requirements for fifty (50)
foot buffers. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 4. Unless use of a powerboat is necessary in an emergency, no
powerboat shall be permitted to be launched from this site. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 5. Hours of operation shall be restricted to between 6:00 a.m. and
10:00 P.M. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 6. Only one (1) sign with a maximum area of twenty (20) square feet
and a maximum height of eight (8) shall be permitted to identify
this use. Such sign shall not be illuminated. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 7. All entrances to the property shall be secured with gates designed
to preclude trespassing.(P)
(STAFF/CPC) 8. Prior to any site plan approval or within sixty (60) days of a
written request by the Transportation Department, whichever
occurs first, forty-five (45) feet of right-of-way on the south side of
Genito Road, measured from the centerline of the part of Genito
Road immediately adjacent to the property, shall be dedicated, free
and unrestricted, to and for the benefit of Chesterfield County. (T)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
The request property is located on the east line of Woolridge Road, south of Genito Road.
Tax ID 719-685-4753.
Existing Zonin
A
Size:
6.6 acres
Existing Land Use:
Outdoor recreation or vacant
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North — A and R-12; Single-family residential or vacant
South and East — R-9; Swift Creek Reservoir
West — A; Vacant
UTILITIES
Public Water System:
The request site is located within the Clover Hill water pressure zone. There is a sixteen (16)
inch water line extending along the eastern side of Woolridge Road. There is an additional
sixteen (16) inch water line extending along the northern side of Genito Road. The site is
currently connected to the public water system. Connection to the public water system is
required for any additional structures built on this site.
Public Wastewater System:
The request site is located within the Upper Swift Creek sewer service area. There is an
eight (8) inch wastewater line serving the site from the north. The site is currently
connected to the public wastewater system. Connection to the public wastewater system
is required for any additional structures built on this site.
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ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainage and Erosion:
This request will have no impact on these facilities.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
The Swift Creek Fire Station, Company Number 16, currently provides fire protection and
emergency medical service (EMS). This request will have a minimal impact on Fire and
EMS.
County Department of Transportation:
Since this request will permit the continued operation of the Greater Richmond Sailing
Association, which was previously approved by special exception (Case OOAN0207), it
will not create a new traffic impact.
The Thoroughfare Plan, a component of the Plan, identifies Genito Road as a major
arterial with a recommended right-of-way width of ninety (90) feet. The applicant has
proffered to dedicate right-of-way in accordance with this Plan. (Proffered Condition 8)
Virginia Department of Transportation VDOT):
VDOT understands that existing commercial entrance, with appropriate sight distances
maintained, will continue to be used unchanged. VDOT has no further comment.
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan designates the request property as a Suburban Residential I area
where residential use with a maximum density of a maximum of 2.0 dwelling units per acre
is appropriate. In addition, the request property and properties to the west are identified as
waterfront opportunity sites where alternative land uses to those recommended by the Plan
may be appropriate to capitalize upon their proximity to water and associated water
amenities. The Plan encourages integrated mixed use developments to include various types
of residential and commercial use. The Plan suggests these sites should be designed to
encourage year-round use; to capitalize on views and other opportunities offered by their
proximity to the water; and incorporate guidelines suggested for Community Mixed Use
areas.
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Area Development Trends:
Swift Creek Reservoir borders the subject property to the south and east. Genito Road
borders the property to the north. Woolridge Road and a vacant acreage property zoned
agriculturally borders the subject property to the west. Properties north of Genito Road are
zoned Residential (R-12) and Agricultural (A) and are occupied by single-family residential
use on larger acreage parcels or are vacant. It is anticipated that residential use will continue
in the area with opportunities to capitalize on area properties' proximity to Swift Creek
Reservoir, as suggested by the Plan.
Zoning High:
Use:
On April 5, 2000 the Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception (Case
00AN0207) to permit a non-profit sailing club and associated recreational use on the
request property subject to conditions which limited the use to the Greater Richmond
Sailing Association for three (3) years; prohibited power boats (other than emergency
vehicles) to be launched from the site; restricted improvements to existing structures plus
a proposed meeting and restroom building; and addressed signage, hours of operation,
maintenance, lighting, security and setbacks from residences.
Recreational use associated with a non-profit sailing club has been operated on the request
property for approximately thirty-seven (37) years. Continued operation of this use is
planned. Proffered conditions would limit approval to the Greater Richmond Sailing
Association only; prohibit launching of powerboats from the site (other than for emergency
purposes); limit hours of operation; and would not permit the approval to be transferred to
another owner and/or operator. (Proffered Conditions 1, 4 and 5)
Site Development:
The existing uses and improvements are shown on Exhibit A, prepared by Balzer and
Associates and dated October 15, 2012. These improvements are permitted to remain as
shown. (Proffered Condition 2)
The request property lies within an Emerging Growth District Area. The purpose of
Emerging Growth District standards is to promote high quality, well-designed projects.
However, because the request property is zoned Agricultural (A), development is not
required to meet development standards of Emerging Growth Areas. Proffered Condition 2
would require any new development of the property to conform to the Zoning Ordinance
requirements for commercial uses within an Emerging Growth District area.
Proffered Condition 7 would require all entrances to be secured with a gate designed to
preclude trespassing.
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Buffers:
Since the request property is zoned Agricultural (A) there are no development standards that
would require the provision of a buffer. With the existing development, natural areas are
maintained along Genito and Woolridge Roads and adjacent to Tax ID 719-685-1957 as
shown on Exhibit A. It would be appropriate, as the General Land Use Guidelines of the
Comprehensive Plan suggest, to include land use transitions, such as buffers, in
development proposals outside of mixed use areas to reduce the impacts between
incompatible land uses. Therefore, with any new development of the property, Proffered
Condition 3 would require a fifty (50) foot buffer to be provided adjacent to Tax ID 719-
685-1957 and along Genito and Woolridge Roads.
Ling:
The Zoning Ordinance requires all exterior lights to be arranged and installed so that the
direct or reflected illumination does not exceed 0.5 foot candle measured at the lot line of
any adjoining agricultural or residential district. In addition, lights shall be of a directional
type capable of shielding the light source from direct view from those adjoining properties.
Signage:
The Zoning Ordinance would permit the development to have one (1) freestanding sign with
a maximum area of fifty (50) square feet and fifteen (15) feet tall. Given the proximity of the
use to area residential development, Proffered Condition 6 would limit the freestanding sign
to an area of a maximum of twenty (20) square feet and a maximum height of eight (8) feet.
CONCLUSION
The recreational use associated with the non-profit sailing club has operated on the request
property for approximately thirty-seven (37) years without any known adverse impact on area
properties.
As conditioned, the existing land use (Exhibit A) and any new development to accommodate the
use complies with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan which identifies the request
property as a water opportunity site where it may be appropriate to locate uses, other than those
suggested by the Plan, to capitalize on their proximity to water and associated water amenities.
The proffered conditions would address land use compatibility between the recreational use and
anticipated area development.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
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CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (12/10/12):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Gulley, seconded by Dr. Wallin, the Commission recommended
approval and acceptance of the proffered conditions on page 2.
AYES: Messrs. Gulley, Waller, Brown, Patton and Wallin.
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 beginning at 6:30 p.m., will take
under consideration this request.
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