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
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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
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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
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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 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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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)
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ATTACHMENT 3
EXHIBIT A
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ATTACHMENT 4
EXHIBIT B
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ATTACHMENT 5
EXHIBIT C
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