15SN0654
CASE NUMBER: 15SN0654
APPLICANT: Rouse Properties, Inc.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
STAFF’SANALYSISMagisterial District: MIDLOTHIAN
AND 11500 Midlothian Turnpike
RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors (BOS)
Public Hearing Date:
AUGUST 26, 2015
BOS Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
Applicant’s Agent:
BRYON D. WALL
(804-794-4662 EXT. 331003)
Applicant’s Contact:
ROUSE PROPERTIES, INC.
(212-608-5108)
Planning Department Case Manager:
RYAN RAMSEY (804-768-7592)
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Amendment of conditional use (Case 12SN0236) tomodify the location of outdoor uses plus a
conditional use to permit motor vehicle sales on 6.7 acres in Neighborhood Business (C-2),
Community Business (C-3) and Regional Business (C-4) Districts developed as Chesterfield Towne
Center.
Relocation of an area that permits outdoor uses (Site F)is proposed. Site F would move from a
parking area adjacent to the Garden Ridge store to parking area adjacent to the Sears store. In
addition, the applicant requests the ability to permita temporary motor vehicle sale event on the
property, with restrictions.
Notes:
A.Conditions may be imposed or the propertyowner may proffer conditions.
B.Proffered conditions are located in Attachment 1.
RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
PLANNING
COMMISSION Conditions will continue to minimize impacts on adjacent
(7/21/2015)
properties
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
RECOMMENDATION (CONTINUED)
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Proffered conditions will minimize impacts
STAFF
Uses continue to be temporary and compatible with existing
uses within the mall development
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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: REGIONAL MIXED USE
The designation suggests the property is appropriate for an integrated mixture of highly concentrated
corporate office, commercial, light industrial/research and development, and higher density
residential uses with public spaces, located on large tracts of land generally at the interchange of
arterials and limited access roads.
Map 3: Surrounding Land Uses & Development
Commercial/Office
Uses
Commercial/Office
Uses
Huguenot Road
Chesterfield Towne Center
Midlothian Turnpike
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Ryan Ramsey (804-768-7592) ramseyrp@chesterfield.gov
ZONING HISTORY
Case NumberBOS Action Request
65-87C; Zoning approvals that permitted certain uses as well as
73SN0098; the development of Chesterfield Towne Center.
79SN0088; Approved
86SN0072; (Multiple Dates)
94SN0110;
11SN0241
ApprovedVariance of 619 parking spaces to the required number of
99AN0251
(05/1999) parking spaces.
Conditional Use topermit outdoor uses (continuous
Approved
outside display and sale of merchandise, outdoor
12SN0236
(11/28/2012)
recreation, carnival, concert, festival and movie events).
Attachment 3
PROPOSAL
Several outdoor uses, includingcontinuous outside display and sale of merchandise, outdoor
recreation, carnival, concert, festival and movie events arepermitted by conditional use on various
sites on the request property.The applicant proposes to modify the location of Site Fwhile
maintaining the same size ofthe event space. Site F would be relocated to provide additional
parking spaces in front of the Garden Ridge tenant space, which would remain unencumbered by
temporary outdoor uses.
The restrictions for the modified location of Site F are outlined in the following chart:
Relocation of Site F & Restrictions
Site FApprovedProposed
Parking area adjacent to Parking area adjacent to Sears
Location Garden RidgeAttachment 3, Exhibit A
Attachment 2, Exhibit A
230 Spaces230 Spaces
Size
Attachment 2, Exhibit AAttachment 3, Exhibit A
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TEMPORARY MOTOR VEHICLE SALES EVENTS
The applicant requests the ability to hold up to two (2) temporary motor vehicle sales events
annually on a portion (6.7 acres, Sites E or F) of the request property. Motor vehicle car sales are a
restricted use inthe Community Business (C-3) and Regional Business (C-4) zoning districts. More
specifically, car sales are not permitted in shopping centers if the use commenced after May 26,
2004.Therefore, a conditional use is required to permit motor vehicle sales on the shopping
center (mall) property.
The following provides an overview of the proffered conditionsoffered by the applicant to
minimize the impact of the temporary motor vehicle sale eventson area properties:
General Overview of Motor Vehicle Sales Events
Requirements Details
Site E or F
Location
Proffered Condition1
Twice (2) a year
Frequency of Events
Proffered Condition2.a.
5 Days
Duration & Spacing of Event
Minimum of 30 days between events
Proffered Condition 2 .b and 2.c.
Coincide with shopping center (mall) hours of
operation
th
Days and Hours of Operation
Not permitted between November 15 and
st
December 31
Proffered Condition 2.d. and 2.f.
Not permitted
Permanent Improvements
Proffered Condition 2.e
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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 Courthouse Fire Station, Company Number 20
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, identifiescounty-wide
transportationneeds 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)
As of the printing of this report, VDOT has
Summary
not comment on this request.
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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?
WaterYes 12” & 16” Yes
WastewaterYes 8” & 12” 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
5/7/15Application submitted
7/6/15Proffers were submitted
Planning Commission Meeting
7/21/15 Citizen Comments
No citizens spoke to this case.
Commission Discussion
The Commission noted their support for this case:
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:WallerSecond: Brown
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
Note:
“STAFF/CPC” –Recommended by both staff and Planning Commission
The Applicant hereby amends Proffered Condition 1 of Case 12SN0236 to
read as follows:
(STAFF/CPC) 1.The areas designated for continuous outside display of merchandise for
sale, commercial outdoor recreational establishments, carnival, motor
vehicle sales, concert, festival and movie events shall be limited to the areas
shown on Exhibit A, dated June 9, 2015. (P)
(Staff Note: Except as amended with this case, all other conditions of Case
12SN0236 shall remain in force and effect.)
(STAFF/CPC) 2.Motor vehicle sales shall be limited to an outdoor, temporary sales event.
Motor vehicle sales shall be limited with the following restrictions:
a.These events shall be permitted no more than two (2) times a year.
b.Each event shall last a period of no longer than five (5) days.
c.The events shall be spaced at a minimum interval of thirty (30) days
from the last day of the previously permitted motor vehicle sales
event.
d.Motor vehicle sales shall coincide with the general business hours of
the shopping center.
e.No permanent improvements shall be permitted.
f.Motor vehicle sales shall not be permitted from November 15th to
th
December 30. (P)
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ATTACHMENT 2
APPROVED EXHIBIT AFOR CASE12SN0236
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ATTACHMENT 3
PROPOSED EXHIBIT AFOR CASE 15SN0654
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ATTACHMENT 4
APPROVED CONDITIONS FOR CASE12SN0236
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