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75S209Dece~er 10, 1975 (B.S.) CASE NUMBER: 75S209 APPLICANT: Inez T. Tate and William M. Walker REQUEST AND PROPOSED USE: Rezoning from Residential (R-15) to Office Business (0). It is proposed that an.office park be developed. GENERAL'LOCATION AND TAX MAP IDENTIFICATION: The parcel in question is located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection formed by Hugue- not Road (Route 147) and Forest Hill Avenue. Tax Map Sec. 10-2 (2) Parcels 17 and 18. ACREAGE~ EXISTING ZONING~ EXISTING LAND USE (SUBJECT PARCEL): The parcel contains 2.37 acres, is presently zoned Residential (R-15) and is oc- cupied by two single family dwellings. ~ ADJACENT AND AREA ZONING AND LAND USE: The majority of adjacent property is zoned Residential (R-15) with the exception of property to the extreme southeast which is zoned Convenience Business (B-I). However, it should be noted that commercially developed property to the east across Forest Hill Avenue exists by right of Special Use. Property adjacent to the west is occupied by the Bon Air Presbyterian Church and property to the south, southeast and southwest is occupied by family dwelling. UTILITIES: SOIL PROFILE~ DRAINAGE AND EROSION~ REQUIRED OFF-SITE EASEMENTS: Public water and sewer is available to the site and would be required in development of the parcel. It is noted that soils are well suited for the proposed use and the parcel drains toward Jimmy Winter's ~Creek. No par- ticular drainage or erosion control measures are anticipated; however, measures such as the utilization of straw bails to contain silt on the site will be required. No off-site easements are anticipated. 'TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC: Development of the parcel for the proposed use ~ill necessitate considerable dedication along Forest Hill Avenue. Access to Forest Hill will require the obtaining of a commercial entrance permit from the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation. Traffic gen- erated by the proposed use should not in itself significantly effect'the overall traffic pattern in this area. However, it should be noted that in- creased volumes of traffic affected by commercial use on Forest Hill Ave., Huguenot Road and Buford Road does present problems for peak hour move- ments. ''GENERAL',PLAN: Single family residential development for the area encom- passing the parcel in question. STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION: The request parcel is adjacent to, pro- perty which has experienced commercial development through various con- ditional rezonings and special use permits granted in this general area. Both the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors have given care- ful consideration to each request for expanded commercial development and it has been the intention of the County to limit and restrict commercial activity so that such activity does not exert a detrimental impact on the well established and stable adjacent and area residential use. Specifi~ Cover) cally it has been recognized that the adjacent neighborhood is not in transition and properties and residential improvement are maintained in a good fashion promoting a desirous lifestyle for the community. Commercial encroachment in this area has created some problems relative to land use compatibility and the free flow of traffic; however, these problems have been by the restrictions placed on such deve- lopment. In studying the zoning map of this area it is apparent that the zoning requested would further expand commercial use in this area. The proper- ties to the northeast, east (commercial) and west (church) have been de- veloped for uses that would be compatible with the type of development which would occur under the requested (0) zone; however, properties to the south (those lots fronting along Western Road) are strictly single family in nature and should be protected from any potential detriment caused by adjacent commercial use. Staff in its analysis of the request has noted that the subject parcel fronts Forest Hill Avenue and directly across Forest Hill commercial uses have been allowed. The orientation of the Tate and Walker residences to this commercial use is not the most desirable situation for continued single family use on the request parcel. From a Planning standpoint the division between residential and commercial uses should not occur along street frontages but rather along the rear of parcels where direct orien- tation and interaction is minimal. In addition, buffering of commercial development from residential use can better be accomplished along side rear property lines. STAFF IS OF THE OPINION THAT IN KEEPING WITH PAST CONCERNS, SUCH USE SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED UNLESS PROPER RESTRICTIONS ARE APPLIED WHICH RESTRICT THE POTENTIAL FOR DETRIMENTAL IMPACT. THEREFORE, APPROVAL CANNOT BE RECOMMENDED UNLESS THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE IMPOSED: Bulk and sign requirements as applicable under the (0) zoning shall apply; however, regardless of these requirements the following con- ditions shall also be imposed. A buffer area having a width not less than 35 feet shall be pro- vided &long the south property line. Within this buffer area all existing trees and vegetation shall be maintained and in addition any area having a clear radius greater than 50 feet shall be planted with evergreen trees and shrubs having an initial planting height of not less than 4 feet. No driveways, parking areas or structures shall be permitted in the buffer area. -2- B. A solid board fence having a design and style to be approved by the Planning Department and a height not less than 8 feet shall be provided along the south property line. Such a fence is to be erected prior to beginning any construction on the parcel. C. The architectural style of any new buildings to be erected or any remodeling to existing structures shall be similar to and compatible with existing residential development in the area. Exterior materials used~ in construction shall be of brick and wood. Exterior finish shall utilize natural earth tone colors. D. Ail signs shall be indirectly illuminated. Ail lighting shall be of a low profile and shall be so designed as not to project into adjacent properties. Design for this lighting and the fix- tures to be utilized shall be approved by the Planning Depart- ~ment in conjunction with final site plan approval. E. A single access to Forest Hill Avenue shall be provided. ~. Ail exterior trash containers shall be entirely enclosed within solid board fencing of the same type and design used in the buf- fer area. C.P.c. 11 18 75: COMMISSION AND BOARD' AC ioN FOR THIS REQUEST Recommended that the request be denied. -3- '-'?I-->. ! ! 75S209 R-15 to 0 ........... _Sh_e.e t. 3_ Conditional Use Sheet 3 J. K. TIMMONS & ASSOCIATES, INC. ENGINEERS · SURVEYORS · PLANNERS 1314 WEBT MAIN ~TREET · RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23220 · (804) 353-6~87 December 8, 1975 W. R. KLUGE, Vice-President Mr. A. E. Tare A. E. Tare Lumber Company, Inc. 301 Belt Boulevard Richmond, Virginia 23224 Re: Forest Hill Avenue and Route 147 Property Dear Mr. Tare: Enclosed are prints of the above mentioned property showing drainage necessary to carry surface runoff to the existing 30" storm sewer along the front of the property. The surface runoff could be collected at the rear of the property and carried to the existing storm sewer in a 24" pipe. This would require a maximum of four feet of fill at the rear of the property and extend northwardly approximately 130' to tie into natural ground. This sketch may not ~/t any tentative site plan you may have and, based on a final site plan, additional curb inlets will probably be required. The on-site drainage for this property can, however, be carried to the existing storm sewer system without any increased runoff going to ~djacent properties. Very truly yours, I. K. TIMMONS & ASSOCIATES, INC. William R. Kluge WRK;mhf P. O. Box 2224 BON AIR, VIRGINIA, 23235 Chesterfield County Planning Commission Novemb'er 17, 1975 The Board of Directors of the Bon Air C~mmunity Association representing 550 families in the Bon Air area unanimously adopted the following resolution at its regularly scheduled meeting on November 17, 1975' This Board has consistently opposed for many years, the extension of re-zoning for business property usage, areas which have an existing zoning for single family dwellings. This Board is, therefore, unalterably opposed to the re-zoning of the William Walker - Inez Tate property from R-15 to O0 This property has been zoned for single family dwellings for many years. This Board believes that to grant such spot re-zoning will begin an unstoppable erosion of valuable residential nreas along Huguenot Road as well as to the south of tb~ W~'[ker-Tate property. Very sincerely, l'unt J. ~.,,.~B - Vice President R. L. Blanton - President AIR December 10, 1975 TO: The Board of Supervisors Chesterfield County Gent leme n: I am Frank Louthan~ Chairman of the Board of Deacons of Bon Air Presbyterian Church. 0u~ church is located at 9201 Huguenot Road and adjoins the Walker property. The Session and Board of Deacons~ representing the approximately 1~000 members of Bon Air Presbyterian Church~ have instructed me to come before you today to speak in opposition to the proposed rezoning of the Tare-Walker properties. We have church members living on Huguenot Road and in the Bon Air community who have expressed grave concern about the proposal for further commercial development in our neighborhood. It is our belief that if these properties were rezoned~ it would be but a first step toward the eventual commercialization of the entire Huguenot Road area and surrounding community. The Bon Air Presbyterian Church considers itself community-oriented and is deeply concerned for the proper planning of the Bon Air community. We believe that further commercialization of this area is not in our best interest. My name is Myrtle Martin, and I live at 2706 McRae Road, with my sister, Frances. Our property fronts on McRae Road and is bounded on one side by Mr. Mendelson, and on the other side by Western Road, and the back yard is adjacent to Bolling &Mildred Goodwyn's property. I would like to state that I think it would a mistake for our neighborhood to be considered for business. The majority of us have lived in this "triangle" for twenty years, more or less. Our homes are either almost paid for or have been paid for, and as for myself, I am 58 years of age, and in 7 years I will be ready for retirement. I am in no position at this point in time to be thinking of relocating my home. I would like for you to see these photos taken of the front, side, and back of our home. We have worked hard to keep our property attractive and we certainly hope we will be allowed to continue to live in and enjoy our home in the future. December 10, 1975 Myrtle M. Martin Frances I. Martin Fir,s. Do~i.~ Fi. Tamer 2629 Jimmy Winters Ro~d Bon Air, Virginia 23235