15SN0629
CASE NUMBER: 15SN0629
APPLICANT: St. Edwards Catholic Church
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
STAFF’S ANALYSIS Magisterial District: MIDLOTHIAN
AND
RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors (BOS)
Public Hearing Date:
May 27, 2015
BOS Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
Applicant’s Agent:
BRENNEN KEENE
(804-775-1005)
Applicant’s Contact:
FATHER DON LEMAY
(804-864-4702)
Planning Department Case Manager:
ROBERT CLAY (804-796-7122)
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Conditional use to permit a graveyard in a Residential (R-15) District
A graveyard in conjunction with a church use is planned. The graveyard is to be incorporated into
a memory garden which currently contains a columbarium.
(NOTES: A. Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions.
B. A condition and proffered conditions are located in Attachment 1.
C. Additional plans and photos are located in Attachment 2.)
RECOMMENDATION
PLANNING RECOMMEND APPROVAL
COMMISSION
(4/21/15)
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
STAFF
Incidental to permitted church and columbarium uses
As conditioned, minimal impact on area development
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ISSUES
Department Issue
PLANNING -
FIRE -
CDOT -
VDOT -
UTILITIES -
ENVIRONMENTAL
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ENGINEERING
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Map 2: Comprehensive Plan
Classification: SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL II
The designation suggests the property is appropriate for residential development of 2.0 to 4.0 dwellings per
acre.
Map 3: Surrounding Land Uses & Development
Huguenot Road
St. Edwards
Catholic Church
Woodmont Subdivision
Memory garden with
Columbarium
Location of graveyard
Dolfield Road
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Robert Clay(804-796-7122) clayr@chesterfield.gov
PROPOSAL
The Zoning Ordinance defines graveyard as:
A place of burial of human dead where burial plots or mausoleum space has been set aside
and maintained by a church or family.
Graveyards are allowed as a conditional use in residential districts. The applicant proposes a
graveyard (crypt burials) in association with a church use on the request property.
The church constructed a columbarium (to contain cremated remains) in 2012. A columbarium is
allowed as a restricted use in districts where churches are permitted. The columbarium is located
in a “Memorial Garden” on the property and the proposed graveyard is to be co-located with the
columbarium. The graveyard could only be visited from inside the memorial garden. As proposed,
graveyard use would have no greater land use impact than the existing columbarium use located
on the property.
General Overview
Requirements Details
Limited as shown on the plans.
Location
Proffered Condition 1
Only from inside the memorial garden
Entry
Proffered Condition 2
Any modifications to install crypts must be compatible
Exterior Wall Modifications
with Memorial Garden and Church
Replacement of any disturbed landscaping
Condition
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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 Bon Air Fire Station, Company Number 4
EMS Facility The Bon Air Fire Station, Company Number 4
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)
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Land Use Permit (24VAC30-151)
VDOT has no concern about adding a small
graveyard within the existing church
Summary
property.
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WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
Staff Contact: Jamie Bland (804-751-4439) blandj@chesterfield.gov
Theproposal’s impacts on the County’s utility system are detailed in the chart below:
Water and Wastewater Systems
Currently Size of Existing LineConnection Required by County Code?
Serviced?
Water Yes 6”Yes
Wastewater Yes 8”Yes
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 not comment on this request.
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittals
2/13/15 Application submitted
Planning Commission Meeting
4/21/15
Citizen Comments
Two citizens spoke in opposition to this case:
Changes in designof Memorial Gardenwall to accommodate crypts
Expansion of use beyond limits of existing wall
Compatibility of graveyard use in populated area
Applicant’s Response
Graveyard to accommodate members of church
Exterior wall modifications would maintain similar appearance
Modifications adjacent to mechanical yard screened by exterior wall
Commission Discussion
In response to questions of Mr. Waller, staff clarified:
Request extends beyond wall to accommodate crypt installation, but
not outside boundaries identified in report
Gravesites not limited by number, but by location within request
geography
Mr. Waller requested a condition relative to maintaining wall appearance
consistent existing Memorial Garden and Church. The applicant indicated
acceptance of the condition.
Recommendation – APPROVAL AND IMPOSITION OF THE
CONDITION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROFFERED CONDITIONS IN
ATTACHMENT 1
Motion: Waller; Seconded: Brown
AYES: Gulley, Waller, Brown, Patton and Wallin
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will consider
this request.
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ATTACHMENT 1
CONDITION
Note:
“STAFF/CPC” – Recommended by both staff and Planning Commission
(STAFF/CPC)Any modification to the exterior walls necessary to install the crypts as part of
the Memorial Garden Renovation shall be architecturally harmonious with the
existing Memorial Garden and the Church. If any landscaping is removed as part
of any modification, such landscaping shall be replaced with plantings that are
compatible with the existing landscaping. (P)
PROFFERED CONDITIONS
Note:
“STAFF/CPC” – Recommended by both staff and Planning Commission
The Owners (the “Owners”) in this zoning case, pursuant to §15.2-2298 of the Code of Virginia
(1950 as amended) and the Zoning Ordinance of Chesterfield County, for themselves and their
successors or assigns, proffer that the development of the Property known as Chesterfield
County Tax Identification Number 745-718-7019 (the “Property”) under consideration will be
developed according to the following conditions if, and only if, the application request for a
Conditional Use (“CUP”) is granted. In the event the request is denied or approved with
conditions not agreed to by the Owners, the proffers shall immediately be null and void and of
no further force or effect.
(STAFF/CPC)1. The Property may be used for a graveyard in the areas noted as
“conditional use permit line” shown on the site plan titled “Memorial
Garden Renovation” prepared by Fultz Architects. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 2. Graves provided within crypts or in the ground may be visited only from
inside the memorial garden. (P)
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ATTACHMENT 2
PLANS AND PHOTOGRAPHS
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