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15SN0666 CASE NUMBER: 15SN0666 APPLICANT: Jay Hanky CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA STAFF’S ANALYSIS Magisterial District: MIDLOTHIAN 14316 MIDLOTHIAN TURNPIKE AND RECOMMENDATION Board of Supervisors (BOS) Public Hearing Date: AUGUST 26, 2015 BOS Time Remaining: 365 DAYS Applicant’s Contact: JAY HANKY (804-569-7060) Planning Department Case Manager: DARLA ORR (804-717-6533) APPLICANT’S REQUEST Rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Light Industrial (I-1) plus conditional use planned development to permit a height exception. Specifically, the maximum permitted height for buildings is proposed to be increased to four (4) stories or sixty (60) feet. An indoor self-storage warehouse is planned. (NOTES: A. Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions. B. Proffered conditions, a Textual Statement, Conceptual Layout and Building Elevations are located in Attachments1 through 5.) RECOMMENDATION PLANNING RECOMMEND APPROVAL COMMISSION (7/21/2015) RECOMMEND APPROVAL Given the location, use limitations and conditions ensuring compatibility with area development, the proposed zoning and land STAFF useare appropriate. A commitment to provide mitigating road improvements has been offered. Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ISSUES Department Issue PLANNING - FIRE - CDOT - VDOT - UTILITIES - ENVIRONMENTAL - ENGINEERING 215SN0666-2015AUG26-BOS-RPT 315SN0666-2015AUG26-BOS-RPT Map 2: Comprehensive Plan – MIDLOTHIAN AREA COMMUNITY PLAN Classification: SUBURBAN COMMERCIAL This designation suggests the property is appropriate for retail shopping centers, office-service establishments and similar uses. Map 3: Surrounding Land Uses & Development Norfolk Southern Traditional Railroad Self-Storage Facility Light Industrial use -Somerville Commercial uses Midlothian Turnpike 415SN0666-2015AUG26-BOS-RPT PLANNING Staff Contact: Darla Orr (804-717-6533) orrd@chesterfield.gov ZONING HISTORY Case Number BOS Action Request Application “On-hold” Includes approximately 2 acres of request property 10SN0193 Pending Rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Community Commercial (C-3) with Conditional Use Planned Development to permit buffer reduction PROPOSAL The applicant proposes rezoning of the request property to Light Industrial (I-1) to permit an indoor/enclosed self-storage warehouse. Access to individual storage units would be from the building’s interior. A conceptual plan is offered to ensure limited exterior access with loading doors oriented to the rear and east side of the building to minimize visibility. Permitted uses would also be limited to an indoor self-storage facility only with no outside storage permitted. Given the following, staff finds the proposed zoning and land use acceptable over retail commercial use suggested by the Plan: Developable area of request property limited by its triangular shape and is located between Norfolk Southern Railroad and Midlothian Turnpike Property immediately south of light industrial uses within the Sommerville development and east of existing traditional self-storage facility The following provides an overview of the development’s design standards: General Overview Requirements Details Textual Statement and Exhibits Master Plan Proffered Condition 1 and Attachments Indoor self-storage warehouse only Uses No outside storage Proffered Condition 2 Comply with Conceptual Plan Interior access to individual storage units Site Design and Facility Access Limited exterior loading doors Proffered Conditions 3 and 4 and Exhibit A Style and materials consistent with renderings offered Architecture and Materials Proffered Condition 5 and Exhibits B and C Daily 6:00 am to 10:00 pm Hours of Operation Proffered Condition 8 515SN0666-2015AUG26-BOS-RPT PUBLIC FACILITIES FIRE SERVICE Staff Contact: Greg Smith (804-706-2012) smithgd@chesterfield.gov Nearby Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Facilities Fire Station Midlothian Fire Station, Company Number 5 EMS Facility Forest View Volunteer Rescue Squad The request will have a minimal impact on Fire and EMS services. 615SN0666-2015AUG26-BOS-RPT 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 recommendations are detailed in the chart below: RecommendationApplicant’s Proposal Right of Way Dedication Offered as Recommended Variable width along Route 60 for the entire property frontage Proffered Condition 10 Vehicular Access ControlOffered as Recommended One (1) access to Route 60 Proffered Condition 6 Road Improvement Offered as Recommended Extended right turn lane along Route 60 at the site Proffered Condition 7 and Map 4 access Map 1: Extended Right Turn Lane 715SN0666-2015AUG26-BOS-RPT VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Staff Contact: Brian Lokker (804-674-2384) brian.lokker@vdot.virginia.gov As of the date of this report, no comments have been received. 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 Size of Existing Line Connection Required by County Serviced? Code? Water No 24”Yes 8” Wastewater easement exists on Wastewater NoYes Tax ID 724-709-0346 for connection to existing manhole Map 5: Existing Water & Wastewater Systems 815SN0666-2015AUG26-BOS-RPT ENVIRONMENTAL Drainage, Erosion and Water Quality Staff Contact: Doug Pritchard (804-748-1028) pritchardd@chesterfield.gov Stormwater Issue Discussion/Conditions Drains in an easterly direction towards a storm sewer constructed with development of an adjacent property (existing self-storage facility) This storm sewer is within a private drainage easement Geography which begins on the upper end of the adjacent property, extends downstream eastwardly roughly paralleling the railroad, and turns into the culvert under the railroad In order to utilize storm sewer on the adjacent property as a storm drainage outfall for proposed development, the existing private drainage easement must be converted to a public drainage easement dedicated to Chesterfield County Stormwater Management The feasibility of having this happen should be one of the first steps taken before making any significant step forward towards development of the property Land disturbance will not include burning to clear or timber property Land Disturbance Proffered Condition 9 915SN0666-2015AUG26-BOS-RPT CASE HISTORY Applicant Submittals 5/13/2015 Initial application submitted 7/2, 7/6 & Revised proffered conditions and exhibits submitted 7/9/2015 Community Meeting 6/22/2015 Issues Discussed Safety of movements at existing crossover Number of anticipated storage units Traffic generation Quality architectural design and materials Planning Commission Meeting 6/22/2015 Citizen Discussion Support was expressed by the Village of Midlothian Volunteer Coalition Special attention was given by applicant to quality architecture for the project Commission Discussion Applicant has offered quality architecture and satisfied transportation concerns 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. 1015SN0666-2015AUG26-BOS-RPT ATTACHMENT 1 PROFFERED CONDITIONS 1.Master Plan: The Textual Statement last revised June 24, 2015; Exhibit A entitled Concept Plan, prepared by The Bay Companies, Inc. and dated May 4, 2015; and, Exhibit B entitled Midlothian Storage Center, prepared by GMF + Associates and dated June 26, 2015; and, Exhibit C entitled Midlothian Storage Center, prepared by GMF + Associates and dated July 2, 2015 shall be considered the master plan. (P) 2.Uses: A.An indoor self-storage warehouse shall be permitted. B.Outside storage shall not be permitted. (P) 3.Site Plan: The site shall be developed as generally depicted on Exhibit A, unless modifications are approved by the Planning Director at the time of site plan approval. (P) 4.Internal Access: Access to individual self-storage units shall only be permitted using interior doors. This does not preclude exterior loading areas on the north and eastern elevations consistent with Exhibit A. (P) 5.Architecture and Materials: Any building shall be constructed in compliance with the following: A. Exterior Elevations: Buildings shall have an architectural style and use design elements substantially consistent with the architectural renderings labeled Exhibit B and Exhibit C. B. Building Materials: The exposed portions of the front and side elevations, as depicted on Exhibit B and C, shall be constructed of brick, masonry split-faced block, E.F.I.S. and metal wall panels or equivalent permanent architecturally finished materials, substantially consistent with those shown on the exhibits. (P) 6.Access: Direct vehicular access from the property to Midlothian Turnpike (Route 60) shall be limited to one (1) entrance/exit, generally located towards the eastern property line, and shall be limited to right-turns-in and right-turns-out only. The exact location of this access shall be approved by the Transportation Department. (T) 7.Road Improvements:Prior to issuance of any occupancy permit, the following road improvements shall be completed, as determined by the Transportation of Department A.Construction of additional pavement along the westbound lane of Route 60 at the approved access to provide a right turn lane and a pavement taper on the west side of the approved access. The full width of the right turn lane shall extend to the access that serves the adjacent property to the east (GPIN 723-709-6425). The exact length of these improvements shall be approved by the Transportation Department. 1115SN0666-2015AUG26-BOS-RPT B.Dedication to and for the benefit of Chesterfield County, free and unrestricted of any additional right of way or easements required for the improvements identified above. In the event the developer is unable to acquire the “off-site” right-of-way that is necessary for the road improvements described above, the developer may request, in writing, that the county acquire such right-of-way as a public road improvement. All costs associated with the acquisition of the right-of-way shall be borne by the developer. In the event the county chooses not to assist the developer in acquisition of the “off-site” right-of-way, the developer shall be relieved of the obligation to acquire the “off-site” right-of-way and shall provide the road improvements within available right-of-way, as determined by the Transportation Department. (T) 8.Hours of Operation: Hours of operation shall be limited to between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily. (P) 9.Burning Ban: The developer shall not use burning to clear or timber the subject property. (EE) 10.Dedication: Prior to any site plan approval or within ninety (90) days of a written request by the Transportation Department, whichever occurs first, right-of-way to accommodate an additional lane of pavement along the westbound lanes of Route 60 for the entire property frontage shall be dedicated, free and unrestricted, to and for the benefit of Chesterfield County. The exact dimensions of the right-of-way shall be approved by the Transportation Department. (T) 1215SN0666-2015AUG26-BOS-RPT ATTACHMENT 2 TEXTUAL STATEMENT Last Revised June 24, 2015 The maximum permitted height for any building shall be four (4) stories or sixty (60) feet.(P) 1315SN0666-2015AUG26-BOS-RPT ATTACHMENT 3 EXHIBIT A 1415SN0666-2015AUG26-BOS-RPT ATTACHMENT 4 EXHIBIT B 1515SN0666-2015AUG26-BOS-RPT ATTACHMENT 5 EXHIBIT C 1615SN0666-2015AUG26-BOS-RPT