16SN0676
CASE NUMBER: 16SN0676
APPLICANT: Christopher Neil Carty
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
STAFF’S ANALYSIS Magisterial District: MATOACA
9926 River Road
AND
RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors (BOS)
Public Hearing Date:
APRIL 27, 2016
BOS Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
Applicant’s Contact:
CHRISTOPHER NEIL CARTY
(804-586-5787)
Planning Department Case Manager:
RYAN RAMSEY (804-768-7592)
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Conditional use planned development to permit exceptions to ordinance requirements relative to
road frontage requirements in an Agricultural (A) District.
A single-family dwelling is proposed on the request property, which does not front on a state-
maintained road. An exception to the minimum road frontage (250 feet) required in an
Agricultural (A) District is requested to permit the proposed dwelling. The applicant proposes to
use an existing access easement and driveway that serves adjoining properties (Attachment 2,
Exhibit A).
Notes:
A.Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions.
B.Conditions and an exhibit are located in Attachments 1 and 2.
RECOMMENDATIONS
PLANNING RECOMMEND APPROVAL
COMMISSION
(3/15/2016)
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
STAFF
Conditioned to accommodate adequate access
No adverse impacts on area properties
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ISSUES
Department Issue
PLANNING -
FIRE -
CDOT -
VDOT -
UTILITIES -
ENVIRONMENTAL
-
ENGINEERING
REVITALIZATION -
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Map 2: Comprehensive Plan
Classification: RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL
The designation suggests the property is appropriate for up to a maximum of 0.5 dwellings per acre.
Map 3: Surrounding Land Uses & Development
Grayson Estates
Graves Road
Vacant
Single-family
Residential
River Road
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Ryan Ramsey (804-768-7592) ramseyrp@chesterfield.gov
PROPOSAL
A single-family residential dwelling is proposed on the request property. The parcel was created in
August 2006 as the result of a court ordered partition agreement.As such, the property was not
evaluated by the County through a plat approval process and does not contain the required 250
feet of public road frontage to be used for dwelling purposes. Aconditional use planned
development is requested to provide an exception to required road frontage. The applicant plans
to use an existing fifty (50) foot access easement and driveway that begins at River Road and
terminates on the request property. (Attachment 2, Exhibit A)
The following provides an overview of staff’s recommended conditions related to the road
frontage for the proposed single-family dwelling:
General Overview
Requirements Details
No road frontage required for the parcel, provided
access is constructed in accordance with Conditions 2, 3
Road Frontage & Access
and 4
Condition 1
30’ minimum private access easement from River
Road to parcel
Easement
Access for parcel to be from Point A to Point B
Condition 2 and Attachment 2
15’ wide driveway, either gravel or asphalt, built to
the standards outlined in Condition 5:
Minimum clear area and vertical clearance
Maximum grade
Driveway Standards & Inspection
Minimum inside turning radius
Cross drain to accommodate 10-year storm
Planning to inspect driveway prior to issuance of
Certificate of Occupancy
Conditions 3 & 4
No further subdivision of the property permitted without
Subdivision
adequate road frontage provided
Condition 5
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PUBLIC FACILITIES
FIRE SERVICE
Staff Contact: Anthony Batten (804-717-6167) BattenA@chesterfield.gov
The Phillips Fire Station, Company Number 13, and Ettrick/Matoaca Volunteer Rescue Squad
currently provide fire protection and emergency medical service. This request will have a
minimal impact on Fire and EMS.
The Fire Department recommends the owner provide a fifteen (15) foot all-weather road
capable of supporting 75,000 pounds in order to provide access for fire apparatus and
ambulances. This road should extend from the improved public road to the proposed dwelling.
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 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
Traffic Impact Analysis (24VAC30-155) -
Access Management (24VAC30-73) -
Subdivision Street Acceptance (24VAC30-91/92) -
Land Use Permit (24VAC30-151) -
Summary VDOT has no comment on this request.
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WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
Staff Contact: Jamie Bland (804-751-4439) blandj@chesterfield.gov
Theproposal’s impacts on the County’s utility system are detailed in the chart below:
Water and Wastewater Systems
Currently Size of Existing LineConnection Requiredby County Code?
Serviced?
Water No 16”No
Wastewater No NA No
Property line is located greater than 400’ from existing 16” water line along River Road. The
proposed request will not impact the public water and wastewater systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainage, Erosion and Water Quality
Staff Contact: Rebeccah Ward (804-748-1028) WardR@chesterfield.gov
Stormwater
Issue Discussion/Conditions
Property is located within the Lower Swift Creek Watershed.
Geography
Drains to a natural channel to Franks Branch, a tributary to Swift
Creek.
Prior to issuance of any building permit, a Resource Protection Area
Environmental
Designation (RPAD) must be approved by the Department of
Features
Environmental Engineering.
REVITALIZATION
Staff Contact: Carl Schlaudt(804-318-8674) schlaudtc@chesterfield.gov
The subject site is not located in a revitalization area. The Revitalization Office has no comment on
this proposal.
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittals
12/29/15 Application submitted
Community Meeting
2/17/16Issues Discussed:
Access to property from River Road
Design and maintenance of driveway
Location of a cemeteries on adjoining properties
Planning Commission Meeting
3/15/16Citizen Comments
No citizens spoke to this case.
Commission Discussion
Community meeting held with citizens in support of case
Limitations with property development; appropriate land use with
access easement
Recommendation – APPROVAL SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS IN
ATTACHMENT 1
Motion: Wallin Second: Jackson
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
CONDITIONS
Note:
“STAFF/CPC” – Recommended by both staff and Planning Commission
(STAFF/CPC)1.Road Frontage & AccessNo public road frontage shall be required for a
.
dwelling. Access to the parcel shall be provided in accordance with
Proffered Conditions 2, 3 and 4. (P)
(STAFF/CPC)2. Easement. Prior to approval of a building permit, the property owner
shall provide a copy of a recorded instrument which will include the
following:
a.A condition that shall require that no structure or fence shall be
constructed to block the access.
b.A condition that shall require the land owner of the subject
property to be responsible for maintenance of the access.
c.A thirty (30) foot private access easement from Point A to Point B,
as generally shown on Exhibit A. (P)
(STAFF/CPC)3. Driveway Standards. A fifteen (15) foot wide driveway shall be
constructed and maintained to all weather standards from Point A to
Point B in accordance with the following standards:
a.This drivewayshall consist of not less than the following:
compacted soil sub-base with six (6) inches of compacted 21-B
crushed stone, if an asphalt based surface is to be applied, it shall
be designed and constructed to Chesterfield County subdivision
street requirements or an equivalent design approved by the
Subdivision Team, capable of supporting the projected 75,000
pound vehicle weight and shall be maintained to this standard.
The driveway shall not be approved if it is rutted or potholed.
b.There shall be an additional three (3) foot clear area beyond the
edge of the driveway.
c.There shall be a minimum vertical clearance of fourteen (14) feet
of area above the driveway.
d.The driveway shall have a maximum grade of ten (10) percent
with an appropriate transition at the street connection.
e.The minimum inside turning radius for any curve shall be twenty-
seven (27) feet.
f.Any cross drains shall be designed to accommodate a minimum
ten (10) year storm. (P)
(STAFF/CPC)4. Driveway Inspection. Prior to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy, the
Planning Department shall inspect this drivewayto determine
compliance as set forth above. (P)
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(STAFF/CPC)5. Future Divisions of Property. No further divisions of the property,
including family subdivisions, shall be permitted unless adequate public
road frontage is provided. (P)
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ATTACHMENT 2
EXHIBIT A
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