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CASE NUMBER: 15SN0624
APPLICANT: Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
STAFF’SANALYSISMagisterial District: BERMUDA
AND
RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors (BOS)
Public Hearing Date:
APRIL 29, 2015
BOS Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
Applicant’s Agent:
KIRK TURNER
(804-748-1050)
Planning Department Case Manager:
RYAN RAMSEY (804-768-7592)
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Conditional use to permit a private school, in conjunction with a church,in a Residential (R-7)
District.
Continued operation of a private pre-school, in conjunction with Chester Presbyterian Church, is
planned. The private pre-school has operated on the property since 1969.
(NOTES: A. Conditions may be imposed.
B. Conditions are located in Attachment 1.)
RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
PLANNING
COMMISSION
(3/17/15)
No adverse impacts on area residential properties
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Use will be in conjunction with a church use
STAFF
Conditions will address impactsof use on area development
No apparent adverse impacts on area residential properties
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ISSUES
DepartmentIssue
PLANNING-
FIRE-
CDOT-
VDOT-
UTILITIES-
ENVIRONMENTAL
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ENGINEERING
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Map 2: Comprehensive Plan(The Chester Plan)
Classification: OFFICE/RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE AND RESIDENTIAL (2.5 UNITS/ACRE OR LESS)
The designation suggests that the southern portion of theproperty is appropriate for professional and
administrative offices, along with residentialdevelopments of varying densities.The northern portion
of theproperty is appropriate forresidences, and places of worship, schools,parks and other similar
public and semi-public facilities(2.5 units/acre or less).
Map 3: Surrounding Land Uses & Development
Single-Family
Osborne Rd
Residential uses
Residential or Office uses
along Route 10
Route 10
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Ryan Ramsey (804-768-7592) ramseyrp@chesterfield.gov
ZONING HISTORY
Case NumberBOS Action Request
ApprovedConditional UsePlanned Development to permitan eighty
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(02/25/2009) (80) foot tall steeple.
PROPOSAL
A private pre-schoolhas operated on the request property since 1969 without the requisite
conditional use approval. Through a recent banner permit application, it was determined that the
private pre-school was not properly zoned. Chester Presbyterian Church wishes to continue the
private pre-school operation in conjunction withthe existing church complex.
The following provides an overview of staff’s recommended conditions related to the private
school use, in conjunction with the existing church:
GeneralOverview
Requirements Details
Private school use in conjunction with church use
Use
Condition1
New development for the private school use shall conform
Development Standards
to the requirements for Emerging Growth Areas
Condition2
Recreational facilities limited to existing playground
Playground area to maintain screening with a six (6)
Recreational Facilities
foot privacy fence
Condition 3
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PUBLIC FACILITIES
FIRE SERVICE
Staff Contact: Greg Smith (804-706-2012)smithgd@chesterfield.gov
Nearby Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS)Facilities
Fire Station The Dutch Gap Fire Station, Company Number 14
EMS Facility The Dutch Gap Fire Station, Company Number 14
This request will have minimal impact on fire and EMS.
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Jim Banks (804-748-1037)banksj@chesterfield.gov
The Comprehensive Plan, which includes the Thoroughfare Plan, identifies county-wide
transportation needs that are expected to mitigate traffic impacts of future growth. The
anticipated traffic impact of the proposal has been evaluated and it is anticipated to be
minimal.
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Brian Lokker (804-674-2384) brian.lokker@vdot.virginia.gov
VDOT Land Use Regulations
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Traffic Impact Analysis (24VAC30-155)
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Access Management (24VAC30-73)
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Subdivision Street Acceptance (24VAC30-91/92)
-
Land Use Permit (24VAC30-151)
VDOT has no comment on this request.
Summary
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WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
Staff Contact: Jamie Bland (804-751-4439) blandj@chesterfield.gov
The proposal’s impacts on the County’s utility system are detailed in the chart below:
Water and Wastewater Systems
Currently Sizeof Existing LineConnection Required by County Code?
Serviced?
Yes 8” Yes
Water
Yes 8”Yes
Wastewater
Additional Information:
The proposed request will not impact the public water and wastewater systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainage, Erosion and Water Quality
Staff Contact: Doug Pritchard (804-748-1028)pritchardd@chesterfield.gov
Environmental Engineering has no comment on this request.
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittals
1/28/15Application initiated by Board of Supervisors
2/2/15Application filed by the agent for the Board of Supervisors
Planning Commission Meeting
3/17/15 Citizen Comments
No citizens spoke to this case.
Commission Discussion
The Commission noted their support for this case:
Use has existed on property since 1969 with no adverse impacts on
adjoining property owners
Recommendation – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE
CONDITIONS IN ATTACHMENT 1
Motion: Patton; Seconded: Wallin
AYES:Gulley, Waller, Brown, Patton and Wallin
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will consider
this request.
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ATTACHMENT 1
CONDITIONS
Note:
“STAFF/CPC” – Recommended by both staff and Planning Commission
(STAFF/CPC) 1.Use. The private pre-school school shall only be permitted in conjunction
with the church use. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 2.Development Standards. Except where the requirements of the underlying
Residential (R-7) zoning district aremore restrictive, any new development
for the private school use shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance for commercial uses in Emerging Growth Areas. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 3.Recreational Facilities. Recreational facilities associated with the pre-school
shall be limited to the existing playground area identified on Exhibit A,
which could accommodate swings, jungle gyms or similar such facilities. The
playground shall continue to be screened from West Hundred Road (Route
10) with a six (6) foot privacy fence. (P)
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ATTACHMENT 2
EXHIBIT A
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