15SN0630
CASE NUMBER: 15SN0630
APPLICANT: Alena Stewart
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
STAFF’SANALYSISMagisterial District: DALE
AND
RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors (BOS)
Public Hearing Date:
JUNE 24, 2015
BOS Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
Applicant’s Contact:
ALENA STEWART
(804-715-4525)
Planning Department Case Manager:
RYAN RAMSEY (804-768-7592)
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Conditional use to permit a family day-care home in a Residential (R-9) District.
A family day-care home to allow the keeping of up to 12 children, incidental to a dwelling, is
planned (Proffered Condition 4). The applicant has operated a licensed family day-care home on
the property since 2011 without the requisite conditional use approval.
(NOTES: A. Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions.
B. Proffered conditions are located in Attachment 1)
RECOMMENDATION
PLANNING RECOMMEND APPROVAL
COMMISSION
(5/19/15)
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
As conditioned, the use should be compatible with surrounding
STAFF
residential development
The residential character of the area will be maintained
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
Classification: SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL II
The designation suggests the property is appropriate for 2.0 to 4.0 dwellings per acre.
Map 3: Surrounding Land Uses & Development
Single-family residential uses
Holly Trace Drive
Holly Trace Subdivision
Holly Trace Court
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Ryan Ramsey (804-768-7592) ramseyrp@chesterfield.gov
PROPOSAL
The Zoning Ordinance permits the keeping of a maximum of five (5) children at any one (1) time,
exclusive of the occupants’ children and any children who reside in the home, by right in a
residential district. The applicant currently operates a State licensed family day care home for up
to twelve (12) children. Approval of this request would permit the keeping of a maximum of
twelve (12) children at any one (1) time, excluding the applicant’s children and any children who
reside in the home.
The following provides an overview of the conditions offered by the applicant to mitigate the
impact of the use on area properties:
General Overview
Requirements Details
Use limited to applicant only
Non-Transferable
Proffered Condition 1
No exterior additions or alterations to existing structure
Limitation on Size
Proffered Condition 2
None permitted
Signage
Proffered Condition 3
Maximum of twelve (12)
Number of Children
Proffered Condition 4
Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Hours of Operation
Proffered Condition 5
Five (5) years
Time Limitation
Proffered Condition 6
Provided
Fence and Outdoor Play Areas
Proffered Condition 7
No employees, other than family member employees
Employeeswho reside on the premises
Proffered Condition 8
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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 Airport Fire Station, Company Number 15
EMS Facility The Airport Fire Station, Company Number 15
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, identifiescounty-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 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 Requiredby County Code?
Serviced?
WaterYes 6”Yes
WastewaterYes 8”Yes
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
2/18/15Application and proffers submitted
Community Meeting
4/8/15Issues Discussed
The applicant and staff attended this meeting at the Chester Library
No citizens or neighbors attended this meeting
Planning Commission Meeting
5/19/15 Citizen Comments
No citizens spoke to this case.
Commission Discussion
The Commission noted their support for this case:
Community meeting was conducted
No opposition to request
Conditions will continue to minimize impacts on adjacent properties
Recommendation – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE
PROFFERED CONDITIONS IN ATTACHMENT 1
Motion:BrownSecond: Waller
AYES: Gulley, Waller, Brown, Patton and Wallin
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will consider
this request.
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ATTACHMENT 1
PROFFERED CONDITIONS
Note:
“STAFF/CPC” –Recommended by both staff and Planning Commission
(STAFF/CPC)1. Non-Transferable Ownership: This conditional use approval shall be
granted to and for Alena Stewart, exclusively, and shall not be
transferable nor run with the land. (P)
(STAFF/CPC)2. Expansion of Use: There shall be no exterior additions or alterations to
the existing structure to accommodate this use. (P)
(STAFF/CPC)3. Signage: There shall be no signs permitted to identify this use. (P)
(STAFF/CPC)4. Number of Children: This conditional use approval shall be limited to
providing care, protection and guidance to a maximum of twelve (12)
children, other than the applicant’s own children, at any one time. (P)
(STAFF/CPC)5. Hours of Operation: Hours and days of operation shall be limited to
Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There shall be no Saturday
or Sunday operation of this use. (P)
(STAFF/CPC)6. Time Limitation: This conditional use approval shall be granted for a
period not to exceed five (5)years from the date of approval. (P)
(STAFF/CPC)7. Fenced Outdoor Play Areas: Any outdoor play area and/or recreational
equipment utilized by the family day-care home shall be located in the
side or rear yard of the property. Outdoor play and/or recreational
equipment areas shall have perimeter fencing of at least four feet in
height, installed around the equipment or play area. Equipment for
outdoor play areas shall be located no closer than fifteen (15) feet to the
side or rear property lines. (P)
(STAFF/CPC)8. Employees: No employees shall be permitted to work on the premises
other than family member employees that live on the premises. (P)
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