16HP0130
CASE NUMBER: 16HP0130
APPLICANT: Centralia Station, LLC
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
ANALYSIS Magisterial District: BERMUDA
4515 Centralia Road
AND
RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors (BOS)
Public Hearing Date:
APRIL 27, 2016
BOS Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
KERRY HUTCHERSON (AGENT)
(804-748-3600)
Planning Department Case Manager:
HEATHER BARRAR
(804-748-1778)
APPLICANTS REQUEST
Removal of the landmark designation from the parcel, but retain the designation for the
structure known as the Clarke House.
Note:
A condition, photo of the Clarke House, and the previous staff report for the historic landmark
designation are located in Attachments 1, 2 and 3.
RECOMMENDATION
PLANNING RECOMMEND APPROVAL
COMMISSION &
PRESERVATION
Condition added (attachment 1)
COMMITTEE
(3/15/2016)
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Presence of special historical interest related to local, state and
national history
Presence of one or more periods or styles of architecture
STAFF
typical of one or more eras in the history of the County
Designation will not cause significant adverse effect on future
development
In keeping with recent trend to designate structures and not
land when the land does not have direct historic significance
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ISSUES
Department Issue
PLANNING -
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Map 2: Comprehensive Plan (Chester Plan)
Classification: RESIDENTIAL
The designation suggests the property is appropriate for 1.0 dwelling per acre or less.
Map 3: Surrounding Land Uses & Development
Centralia Rd
Single-family residential uses
Commercial Uses
Chester Rd
Centralia Station
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Heather Barrar (804-748-1778) barrarh@chesterfield.gov
CASE HISTORY
Case Number BOS Action Case Detail
Landmark designation approved for Tax Map 97-5
(1) Part of Parcel 24 (Sheet 32) based on the
following findings and condition:
Findings
o
This is a distinguished building of
high architectural quality and
historic interest; and
Approved
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This designation will cause no
(07/27/1988)
significant adverse effect on the
future development of the County
Condition
o
This designation shall not present an
obstacle to the relocation of Hopkins
and Centralia Roads
Attachment 2
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The Clarke House (Attachment 3) was built around 1912 and is a two-story, frame house with
center right front door, asymmetrical dormer; two-story, columned porch and tin roof. This home
th
is an excellent example of a middle class home in the suburbs of the early 20 century.
This home is one of 12 residences in the early suburb known as Centralia, fronting on Centralia
Road, between Hopkins and Chester Roads. Centralia was one of the earliest suburban
developments south of Richmond. It served as a railroad stop and transportation hub to the
Chesterfield County Courthouse.
COMPREHESIVE PLAN
The Comprehensive Plan speaks to the importance of preserving historic and cultural resources.
Specifically, the following guidelines and recommendations support this designation:
Historic Designations: Encourage voluntary local, state and national historic
landmark and district designations through incentive programs. Consider
designation of only that area necessary to accomplish preservation thereby
affording the option for future use of the remaining area. (Chapter 8: Historical and
Cultural Resources)
Encourage the preservation of identified historic structures in the Chester area
(Chester Plan)
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AREA DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
The area along Centralia Road is characterized by residential uses on large, non-subdivided parcels,
many of which contain historic designation. Nearby historically designated properties include the
historic First Baptist Church of Centralia, Chalkley Residence, Circle Oaks, Grymes House, and the
Ragland House. Churches and subdivision residential uses are also found in the area.
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FINDINGS
The proposed change to the historic landmark designation is representative of, and compatible
with, existing and anticipated area development, and is supported by the countywide
Comprehensive Plan, to protect and preserve historic and cultural resources. The Comprehensive
Plan also suggests that only that area necessary to accomplish preservation be designated. The
n December 4, 2015. This action was
approved by the Preservation Committee due to consistent flooding of the basement from
underground water sources. The Clarke House remains in the historic Centralia neighborhood
which is an important example of early suburban development and is adjacent to, or near, six
other designated structures. The proposed designation will not have an adverse effect on the
.Staff recommends that new historic designations be placed on
structures only unless the land itself has specific historic value (such as a battlefield, formally
designed garden or known archaeological artifacts). In conclusion, based on the findings that:
1)the Clarke House has moved from its original site, but remains in Centralia and 2) placing a
designation on a structure only and not the entire parcel is in line with current practices, staff
recommends approval of the change to the designation.
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittal
12/22/15 Application submitted
Preservation Committee Meeting
2/9/16 Issues Discussed
The Preservation Committee, the applicant and staff attended this meeting
at the Community Development Building
No opposition to the change in historic landmark designation was expressed
at the meeting
Joint Preservation Committee & Planning Commission Meeting
3/15/16 Citizen Comments
No citizens spoke to this case
Committee Discussion
The committee noted their support of this case
Recommendation APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITON IN
ATTACHMENT 1
Motion: Daniels Second: Walker
AYES: Howe, Daniels, Dutton and Walker
Commission Discussion
Integrity of home may be better protected with some land designated
in addition to the structure
Recommendation APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION IN
ATTACHMENT 1
Motion: Sloan Second: Jones
AYES: Wallin, Sloan, Freye, Jackson and Jones
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will consider
this request.
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ATTACHMENT 1
CONDITION
Note:
Recommended by both Preservation Committee and Planning Commission
(PC/CPC) With the approval of this case, the following condition shall apply:
The designation shall extend a distance of twenty (20) feet from the
house on each side of the house
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ATTACHMENT 2
88HP0009 Staff Report and Minutes
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ATTACHMENT 3
CLARKE HOUSE
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