15SN0653
CASE NUMBER: 15SN0653
APPLICANT: Yvette Williams-Patterson
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
STAFF’S ANALYSIS Magisterial District: MIDLOTHIAN
2109 Ives Lane
AND
RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors (BOS)
Public Hearing Date:
August 26, 2015
BOS Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
Applicant’s Contact:
YVETTE WILLIAMS-PATTERSON
(804-615-9204)
Planning Department Case Manager:
ROBERT CLAY (804-796-7122)
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Conditional use to permit a family day-care home in a Residential (R-7) 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 intends to start a licensed family day-care home
on the property.
(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
(7/21/15)
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
STAFF As conditioned, the use should be compatible with surrounding
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
Department Issue
PLANNING -
FIRE -
CDOT -
VDOT -
UTILITIES -
ENVIRONMENTAL
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ENGINEERING
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Map 2: Comprehensive Plan (Eastern Midlothian Area Plan)
Classification: RESIDENTIAL (2.51 – 4.0 d.u.a.)
The designation suggests the property is appropriate for residential development at a density of 2.51 to 4.0
units per acre.
Map 3: Surrounding Land Uses & Development
Forestdale
Subdivision
Forestdale
Subdivision
Ives Lane
McKesson Place
Dell Drive
Subdivision
Pocoshock Hills
Subdivision
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Robert Clay(804-796-7122) clayr@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 would like to start the operation of a State licensed family day
care home for up to twelve (12) children. Staff notes that the applicant is pursuing the conditional
use approval first, prior to obtaining a license by the State Department of Social Services.
Approval of this conditional use 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 Ownership
Proffered Condition 1
No exterior additions or alterations to existing structure
Expansion of Use
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 6p.m.
Hours of Operation
Proffered Condition 5
Five (5) years
Time Limitation
Proffered Condition 6
Provided
Fenced Outdoor Play Areas
Proffered Condition 7
No more than one (1) employee, other than family
member employees who reside on the premises
Employees
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 Manchester Fire Station, Company Number 2
EMS Facility The Forest View Volunteer Rescue Squad
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)
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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
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 no comment on this request.
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittals
5/5/15 Application submitted
7/6/15 Proffers submitted
Community Meetings
6/10/15 Community meeting held.
Issues Discussed
New fence installed in rear yard
One employee is a family-member who does not reside on premises
Planning Commission Meeting
7/21/15
Citizen Comments
No one spoke to this request.
Recommendation – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE
PROFFERED CONDITIONS IN ATTACHMENT 1
Motion: Waller Second: Wallin
AYES: Gulley, Waller, Brown and Wallin
ABSENT: Patton
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will
consider this request.
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ATTACHMENT 1
PROFFERED CONDITIONS
1.Non-Transferable Ownership: This conditional use approval shall be granted to and for
Yvette Williams-Patterson, exclusively, andshall not be transferable nor run with the
land. (P)
2.Expansion of Use: There shall be no exterior additions or alterations to the existing
structure to accommodate this use. (P)
3.Signage: There shall be no signs permitted to identify this use. (P)
4.Number of Children: This conditional use approval shall be limited to providing care,
protection and guidance to a maximum of 12children, other than the applicant’s own
children, at any one time. (P)
5.Hours of Operation: Hours and days of operation shall be limited to Monday through
Friday from 7a.m. to 6p.m. There shall be no Saturday or Sunday operation of this use.
(P)
6.Time Limitation: This conditional use approval shall be granted for a period not to
exceed 5years from the date of approval. (P)
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. Within 90 days of approval, 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)
8.
Employees: No more than one (1) employee shall be permitted to work on the premises,
other than family member employees that live on the premises. (P)
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