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STAFF' S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
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RECOMMENDATION
14SN0584
Richmond Animal League, Inc.
Clover Hill Magisterial District
11401 International Drive
September 17, 2014 BS
REQUEST: Conditional use planned development to pernut a temporary modular office unit in a
Light Industrial (I-1) District.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
Continued use of a temporary modular office unit adjacent to the primary building
is proposed. A development standards modification was approved in 2009 to pernut
the modular office unit for five (5) years. The Zoning Ordinance has been modified
such that this exception to architectural standards must now be requested through the
conditional use planned development process.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS ON PAGE 2.
AYES: MESSRS. WALLIN, BROWN, GULLEY AND WALLER.
ABSENT: MR. PATTON.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
A. The modular unit has nunimal visibility from International Drive, Branchway Road
and adjacent properties given its location between the primary building and a large
stand of trees.
B. The modular unit has been located on the property since 2009 with no apparent
adverse impact on area properties.
Pro~Tiding a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public ser~Tice
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER(S) MAY
PROFFER CONDITIONS. CONDITION(S) NOTED "STAFF/CPC" WERE AGREED UPON
BY BOTH STAFF AND THE COMMISSION.)
CONDITIONS
(STAFF/CPC) 1. This Conditional Use Planned Development shall be granted to and
for the Richmond Animal League, Inc. only, and shall not be
transferable nor nln with the land. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 2. The painted exterior of the temporary modular unit shall be
maintained so as to be free of deterioration such as peeling,
graffiti, or a faded appearance. Any repainting of the exterior shall
be done in a neutral color as approved by the Planning Department.
(P)
(STAFF/CPC) 3. No exterior signage may be placed on the temporary modular unit.
(P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
The request property is located on the south line of International Drive, east of Branchway
Road and is better known as 11401 International Drive. Tax ID 742-707-0663.
Existing Zoning:
I-1 with Conditional Use Planned Development
Size:
1.5 acres
Existing Land Use:
Commercial (commerciallcennel)
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North - C-3; Commercial
South, East and West - I-1 with Conditional Use Planned Development; Commercial and
industrial
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UTILITIES
Public Water and Wastewater Systems:
The existing building is connected to the public water and wastewater systems. This use will
not impact these systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL; COUNTY TRANSPORTATION; AND VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
This proposal will have nunimal impact on these facilities.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
The Courthouse Fire Station, Company Number 20, and Forest-View Volunteer Rescue
Squad currently provide fire protection and emergency medical service (EMS). This
request will have a nunimal impact on Fire and EMS.
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan which suggests the property is appropriate for light industrial
use.
Area Development Trends:
The area is characterized by a nuxture of commercial and industrial uses. Industrial uses are
expected to continue in this area, as suggested by the Plan.
Zonin H~ istor~:
On September 15, 2009, the Planning Commission approved a development standards
modification to architectural treatment, pernutting the placement of a temporary modular
office unit adjacent to the existing facility on the request property for a period of five (5)
years (Case lOPWOll l).
Architectural Compatibility:
The property lies within a Post Development area. The purpose of Post Development area
standards is to provide flexible design criteria in areas that have already experienced
development and ensure continuity of development. The Zoning Ordinance regulates the
architectural treatment of buildings in Post Development areas. Specifically, the
architectural treatment of buildings, including materials, color and style, is to be compatible
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with buildings located within the same project. Compatibility may be achieved through the
use of sinular building massing, materials, scale, colors and other architectural features.
The applicant is requesting continued use of a temporary modular office unit, requiring
relief to the architectural standards of the Ordinance relative to compatibility. The unit,
which offers clinic space for the existing operation, is located adjacent tq and west of the
primary building, and is buffered from International Drive and adjacent properties to the
west and south by a large stand of evergreen trees (Exhibit). As such, visibility from rights-
of-way and area properties is effectively nuninuzed. Recommended conditions would linut
use of the unit to the applicant, and would require maintenance of the unit's painted exterior,
linuted to a neutral palette to blend with other area building exteriors. No signage would be
pernutted on the unit's exterior. (Conditions 1 through 3)
CONCLUSION
The temporary modular unit has limited visibility from adjacent properties and roadways due to
existing vegetation and because of where the unit is located. In addition, the modular unit has
proven to have a nunimal impact on existing and anticipated area development. The
recommended conditions fiirther ensure compatibility with area development.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (8/19/14):
The applicant's representative accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition
present.
On motion of Mr. Gulley, seconded by Dr. Brown, the Commssion recommended
approval subject to the conditions on page 2.
AYES: Messrs. Wallin, Brown, Gulley and Waller.
ABSENT: Mr. Patton.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 beginning at 6:30 p.m., will take
under consideration this request.
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