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STAFF' S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
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RECOMMENDATION
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(AMENDED)
Faith Memorial Baptist Church
Dale Magisterial District
6801 Iron Bridge Road
February 27, 2013 BS
REQUEST: (Amended) Conditional use planned development approval to permit exceptions to
ordinance requirements relative to setbacks in an Agricultural (A) District.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
Expansion of a church within a converted residence is planned. The proposed
driveway improvements will not meet minimum setback requirements.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
ACKNOWLEDGED WITHDRAWAL OF THE REQUEST FOR RELIEF TO LANDSCAPING
REQUIREMENTS. RECOMMEND APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE
PROFFERED CONDITIONS ON PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
A. The location of site improvements is limited by the location of significant
environmental features on the southern portion of the property.
B. The applicant has proffered enhanced landscaping within the reduced setback to
minimize impacts of the driveway location on adjacent property to the north.
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER MAY PROFFER
CONDITIONS. CONDITIONS NOTED "STAFF/CPC" WERE AGREED UPON BY BOTH
STAFF AND THE COMMISSION.)
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
PROFFERED CONDITIONS
(STAFF/CPC) 1. The Textual Statement dated January 4, 2013, shall be considered
the master plan. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 2. Landscaping shall be installed along the northern side property line
as shown on Exhibit A, dated September 5, 2012, revised January
2, 2013, as follows:
a. At least one small deciduous tree for each 301ineal feet and
at least one evergreen tree for each 301ineal feet;
b. At least one medium shrub for each 201ineal feet; and
c. Low shrubs and ground cover used appropriately in tree
and/or shrub beds;
d. Such landscaping shall be installed in accordance with
Zoning Ordinance requirements.
The exact plant materials and type of plants shall be approved by
the Planning Department with site plan approval (P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
The request property is located along the east line of Iron Bridge Road, north of Tucker
Road and is better known as 6801 Iron Bridge Road. Tax ID 773-678-1024-00001.
Existing Zonin
A
Size:
6.9 acres
Existing Land Use:
Public/semi-public (church)
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Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North and East - A; Single-family residential or vacant
South - C-3 and A; Commercial, public/semi-public (church) or vacant
West - R-7; Vacant
UTILITIES
Public Water Svstem:
The request site is located within the Courthouse water pressure zone. The request site is
not connected to the public water system. There is a sixteen (16) inch water line extending
along the western side of Iron Bridge Road approximately 175 feet from the request site.
Connection to the public water system is required for any new structure built on this site.
Public Wastewater Svstem:
The request site is currently connected to the public wastewater system. This request will
not impact the public wastewater system.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainage and Erosion:
The subject property drains to the south to tributaries that feed into the James River.
There are no drainage or erosion problems and none are anticipated after development.
Water Quality:
A Resource Protection Area Delineation (RPAD) has been completed and approved by
the Environmental Engineering Department and indicates that the drainage channel to the
south is connected and contiguous wetlands and has a RPAD on the property. There are
limited uses within the Resource Protection Areas (RPAs) and, as such, the trees that are
currently located there must remain.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
The Dale Fire Station, Company Number 11, currently provides 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 no impact on these facilities.
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Vir ing is Department of Transportation VDOT~:
This request will have no impact on these facilities.
T ANTI T TCF
Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan designates the request property as Medium-High Density
Residential Area where various residential housing types including, but not limited to,
single-family, two-family, zero lot line, townhouse, condominium and multifamily
dwellings with a minimum density of four (4) to eight (8) dwellings per acre is appropriate.
Area Development Trends:
Surrounding properties are zoned Agricultural (A), Residential (R-7) and Community
Business (C-3) and are occupied by either single-family residential, commercial or church
uses. Properties to the north and west of the request site remain vacant. It is anticipated that
residential development will continue in this area, as suggested by the Plan.
Development Standards:
Faith Memorial Baptist Church resides within a converted residence on the subject property.
A paved driveway exists along the northern boundary of the property, providing access to
the church building. The church is currently planning a phased expansion of the building
and parking areas, which will require improvements to the existing paved driveway.
(Exhibit A)
While the request property is zoned Agricultural (A), the parking areas and associated drives
that serve five (5) or more vehicles used for non-residential purposes are subject to Zoning
Ordinance requirements applied to development in commercial, office and industrial
districts. These Emerging Growth District standards require the proposed driveway
expansion to be a minimum of thirty (30) feet from side property lines with the installation
of Perimeter Landscaping A.
Current Proposal:
The applicant requests relief to the thirty (30) foot side yard setback along the northern
property line to permit an expansion of the existing driveway as shown on Exhibit A
(Textual Statement, Item A). The proposed paved driveway will be setback fifteen (15) feet
from the northern side property line (Exhibit A). Placement of the proposed driveway
expansion is limited by existing environmental features located on the southern portion of
the request property. (Exhibit B)
The Textual Statement would limit the exception to the proposed paved driveway shown on
Exhibit A. In the future, any additional development on the property, including driveways,
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drive aisles and parking areas, will be required to meet Zoning Ordinance requirements for
setbacks. (Textual Statement, Item B)
Landscaping:
The Zoning Ordinance requires the installation of Perimeter Landscaping A within a thirty
(30) foot side yard setback for properties in the Emerging Growth Area. Perimeter
Landscaping A requires a mixture of small deciduous trees, evergreen trees, medium shrubs
and low shrubs and ground cover planted at a specified density. Given that the Plan suggests
the adjacent northern property is appropriate for medium high residential development,
proffered conditions reduce the spacing between the evergreen and deciduous trees, thereby
increasing the planting density to assist in minimizing the views of the proposed driveway
expansion from this adjacent property (Proffered Condition 2). This landscaping would be
installed in accordance with Zoning Ordinance requirements (Proffered Condition 2.d.).
Review and approval of the exact plant materials and plant types will be performed during
site plan review. (Proffered Condition 2)
CONCLUSION
Staff finds that the proposed reduction of the required side yard setback will not adversely impact
adjoining property owners. The applicant has proffered additional landscaping to minimize the
views of the proposed driveway expansion from the adjacent property. As proffered, any additional
future improvements to drives and parking areas would meet ordinance requirements.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (1/15/13):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present. The
Commission acknowledged withdrawal of the request for relief to landscaping
requirements.
On motion of Dr. Brown, seconded by Dr. Wallin, the Commission recommended
approval and acceptance of the proffered conditions on page 2.
AYES: Messrs. Brown, Wallin, Gulley, Patton and Waller.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 beginning at 6:30 p.m., will take
under consideration this request.
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TEXTUAL STATEMENT
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Faith Memorial Baptist Church
January 4, 2012
Conditional Use Planned Development ("CUPD") to permit zoning ordinance
exceptions, as described herein, for an Agricultural District zoned property known as
Chesterfield County Tax Identification Number 773-678-1024.
A. A fifteen (15) foot exception to the thirty (30) foot side yard setback shall
be granted for the driveway along the northern property line adjacent to
Tax Identification Number 773-678-8978 as shown on Exhibit A, dated
September 5, 2012, revised January 2, 2013 and prepared by Hulcher &
Associates, Inc.
B. Any future expansion of driveways, drive aisles or parking areas other
than those shown on Exhibit A, shall comply with the Zoning Ordinance
requirements.
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