15SN0672
CASE NUMBER: 15SN0672
APPLICANT: Redeemer Lutheran Church
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
STAFF’SANALYSISMagisterial District: CLOVER HILL
AND 9400 Redbridge Road
RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors (BOS)
Public Hearing Date:
OCTOBER 28, 2015
BOS Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
Applicant’s Agent:
ANDREW SCHERZER
(804-794-2635)
Applicant’s Contact:
JOHN BLAIR
(804-272-7973)
Planning Department Case Manager:
RYAN RAMSEY (804-768-7592)
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Amendment of conditional use (Case 85SN0055) to permit expansion of a private school and
increase the number of students plus a conditional use planned development to permit
exceptions to ordinance requirements in a Residential (R-7) District.
Expansion of the church’s existing private school, fellowship hall and parking lot area is planned.
The enrollment for the church’s private school would increase from 80 to 165 students. An
expanded parking area would also encroach into the required setback along North Arch Road.
Notes:
A.Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions.
B.Proffered conditions, Textual Statement, previous zoning conditions and a conceptual landscape plan are
located in Attachments 1 - 4.
RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
PLANNING
COMMISSION
(9/15/2015)
Conditions will minimize impacts on adjacent properties
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Conditions would mitigate impacts on area properties
STAFF
Private school enrollment would continue to be limited
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 for2.0 to 4.0 dwellings per acre.
Map 3: Surrounding Land Uses & Development
Single-family
residential
(Shenandoah)
Office (Arboretum)
Single-family
residential
(Scottingham)
Redbridge Road
North Arch Road
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Ryan Ramsey (804-768-7592) ramseyrp@chesterfield.gov
ZONING HISTORY
Case NumberBOS Action Request
Conditional Use to permit a day-care center
Approved
80SN0009
Limited to Redeemer Lutheran Church for a 5 year
(02/27/1980)
time period
Renewal of Conditional Use to permit a private school
Limited to Redeemer Lutheran Church with a
Approved
maximum enrollment of 80 children
85SN0055
(07/25/2010)
No additions or alterations permitted for theprivate
school use
Attachment 3
PROPOSAL
Expansion of the Redeemer Lutheran Church’s existing private school, fellowship hall and parking
area is planned. The applicant requests deletion of Condition 4 in Case 85SN0055 to allow the
expansion of the private school. To accommodate the buildingexpansiona new parking area is
proposed, which would encroach into the minimum setback fromNorth Arch Road. Within the
reduced setback, Perimeter Landscaping C would be installed as well as a three (3) to four (4)
evergreen foot tall hedgerow to minimize the view of the parking area from North Arch Road.
The following provides an overview of conditions offered by the applicant to minimizethe impact
of expansion on area properties:
GeneralOverview
Requirements Details
Textual Statement
Master Plan
Proffered Condition1
ExistingCondition / Request
Ordinance Requirement
Limited to 80 StudentsLimited to 165 Students
Private School Enrollment
Proffered Condition2
Not PermittedPermitted
Additions or Alterations for Private
Condition 4, Attachment 3 Condition Deleted
School Use
Perimeter Landscaping CPerimeter Landscaping C with
Landscaping for Parking Area on
3-4’ Evergreen Hedgerow
Proffered Condition3
North Arch Road
Attachment 4
50’33’
Parking Setback along North Arch
Textual Statement, Item 1
Road
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PUBLIC FACILITIES
FIRE SERVICE
Staff Contact: Anthony Batten (804-717-6167) BattenA@chesterfield.gov
Nearby Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS)Facilities
Fire Station The Buford Fire Station, Company Number 9
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
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)
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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 Required by County Code?
Serviced?
WaterYes 16”Yes
Wastewater Yes8”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
6/15/15Application submitted
8/11/15Revised proffers and textual statementwere submitted
Community Meeting
8/5/15Issues Discussed
The District Commissioner, applicant and staff attended the meeting. The
following topics were discussed:
Expansion of the private school
Traffic generated from the church and private school uses
Planning Commission Meeting
9/15/15 Citizen Comments
No citizens spoke to this case.
Commission Discussion
The Commission noted their support for this case:
Community meeting was conducted where no opposition was expressed
Conditions will minimize impacts on adjacent properties
Services provided by the church will benefit the surrounding
neighborhoods and community
Recommendation – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE
PROFFERED CONDITIONS IN ATTACHMENT 1
Motion:GulleySecond: Wallin
AYES: Gulley, Waller, Brown, Pattonand Wallin
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, October 28, 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 dated August 11, 2015 shall be considered the
Master Plan. (P)
The Applicant hereby deletes Condition 4 and amends Condition 2 of Case 85SN0055 to read as
follows:
2.Private School Enrollment. Enrollment shall not exceed one hundred and sixty-five (165).
(P)
(Staff Note: Except as amended herein, all previous conditions of zoning approved in
Case 85SN0055 shall remain in full force and effect.)
3.Perimeter Landscaping Along Arch Road. For any area where parking is less than fifty
(50) feet from the ultimate right-of-way of Arch Road, Perimeter Landscaping C shall be
installed in addition to an evergreen shrub hedgerow that is maintained at a height of 3
to 4 feet for the length of parking and drive areas. (P)
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ATTACHMENT 2
TEXTUAL STATEMENT
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Redeemer Lutheran Church
Textual Statement
August 11, 2015
Re: Zoning Application for Redeemer Lutheran Church to request a Conditional Use Planned
Development to request exceptions to ordinance standards relative to parking area setbacks on
Chesterfield County Tax Identification Number 751-704-7512 as set forth herein below.
1.Setback along Arch Road. The setback along Arch Road for parking areas shall be a
minimum of 33 feet from the ultimate right-of-way.
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ATTACHMENT 3
APPROVED PROFFERED CONDITIONS (85SN0055)
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ATTACHMENT 4
CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE PLAN
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