16SN0708
CASE NUMBER: 16SN0708
APPLICANT: George Street Corp.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
STAFF’S ANALYSIS Magisterial District: MIDLOTHIAN
10920 Midlothian Turnpike
AND
RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors (BOS)
Public Hearing Date:
JULY 27, 2016
BOS Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
Applicant’s Agent:
JIM W. THEOBALD
(804-771-9513)
Applicant’s Contact:
MICHAEL D. SIFEN
(757-486-3000)
Planning Department Case Manager:
RYAN RAMSEY (804-768-7592)
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Amendment of zoning (Case 91SN0291) to permit a warehouse (indoor self-storage) use and a
conditional use planned development to permit setback and height exceptions in a General
Business (C-5) District. Proffered Condition 1 limits uses to Community Business (C-3) uses, an
indoor self-storage facility, and an automotive repair facility.
Redevelopment of the site for an indoor self-storage warehouse is planned.
Notes:
A.Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions.
B.Proffered conditions, Textual Statement, Schematic Layout, conceptual elevations and the previously
approved zoning conditions (Case 91SN0291) are located in Attachments 1 -5.
RECOMMENDATION
PLANNINGRECOMMEND APPROVAL
COMMISSION
(6/21/2016)
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
STAFF Given the use limitations and conditions ensuring quality architectural
design, materials and compatibility with area development, the
proposed zoning and land use are appropriate.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ISSUES
Department Issue
PLANNING -
FIRE -
CDOT -
VDOT -
UTILITIES -
ENVIRONMENTAL
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ENGINEERING
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Map 2: Comprehensive Plan
Classification: REGIONAL MIXED USE
The designation suggests the property is appropriate for integrated mixture of highly concentrated
corporate office, commercial, light industrial/research and development, and higher density
residential uses with public spaces, located on large tracts of land generally at the interchange of
arterials and limited access roads.
Map 3: Surrounding Land Uses & Development
Koger Center
Office Use
Boulevard
(Koger Center)
Commercial
Uses
Automobile Sales & Repair
Shop
Midlothian Turnpike
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Ryan Ramsey (804-768-7592) ramseyrp@chesterfield.gov
ZONING HISTORY
Case Number BOS Action Request
Rezoning from O and B-2 to C-5 of 5.7 acres (including
the request property) to permit an automobile
Approved
dealership
91SN0291
(11/27/1991)
Condition of zoning limited permitted C-5 uses and
excluded I-1 uses (including warehouse uses)
Attachment 5
Approved Conditional Use Planned Development to permit a second
01SN0164
(02/28/2001) freestanding sign for an automobile dealership.
PROPOSAL & USES
Development of an indoor/enclosed self-storage warehouse is planned. Access to individual
storage units would be from the building’s interior. The existing automobile repair shop would be
demolished to permit the site’s redevelopment. A conceptual site plan and elevations for the
facility are located in Attachments 3 and 4.
A self-storage facility is a use first permitted in General Business (C-5) and Light Industrial (I-1)
Districts, under the designation of a “warehouse” use. Conditions of zoning (Case 91SN0291)
prohibited certain C-5 uses as well as all I-1 uses. Therefore, an amendment of this condition is
required to permit a warehouse (indoor/enclosed self-storage warehouse), which is classified as
an I-1 use.
The applicant has proffered to eliminate all C-5 uses, except warehouses and automobile repair,
to come closer into compliance with the Regional Business (C-4) uses suggested as appropriate
by the Plan. Uses would be limited to Community Business (C-3) uses, an indoor self-storage
warehouse, and automobile repair (including body, major engine or transmission) uses.
Automobile repair would no longer be permitted with any redevelopment of the subject
property. Lastly, no outside storage would be permitted.
The following provides an overview of the development’sdesign standardsand permitted uses:
General Overview
Requirements Details
Limited to uses permitted by right or with restrictions in
the C-3 District, indoor/enclosed self-storage warehouse
uses, and automobile repair.
Automobile repair not permitted with
Uses & Facility Access
redevelopment of property
Access to self-storage warehouse through internal
doors only
Proffered Conditions 1& 4
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General Overview(Continued)
Requirements Details
The Textual Statement serves as the Master Plan and
outlines exceptions to permit modified setback and
height standards.
Master Plan Exhibit A –Schematic Layout: Layout of
development to generally conform to Concept Plan
Exhibit B – Conceptual Architectural Elevations
Proffered Conditions 2 and 3
Buildings shall have an architectural style and design
Architecture elements to generally conform to Renderings in Exhibit B
Proffered Condition 5
Limited to brick, masonry split-faced block, E.I.F.S., metal
wall panels and equivalent permanent architecturally
Building Materials
finished materials.
Proffered Condition 5
Limited to 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, daily.
Hours of Operation
Proffered Condition 6
E.I.F.S used on the exterior of the building mustbe
Exterior Maintenance cleaned within 30 days of notice, by Director of Planning.
Proffered Condition 7
ARCHITECTURE & BUILDING MATERIALS
The applicant has proffered a building design that incorporates characteristics of an office building.
Proffered elevations would require the self-storage facility to use materials that are found in the
adjoining office development, including brick, masonry and glazed windows (Attachment 4). The
window and door fenestration on each elevation would reflect a three (3) story building, which is
inscale withnearby office buildings in the Koger Center Office Park. As conditioned, the building
design would be compatible with area office and commercial development.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Building and parking area improvements on the request property would be regulated by Post
Development Design District standards for the Corporate Office (C-5) District. The applicant has
requested exceptions to the rear yard setback and building height requirement. The following
table highlights the exceptions to Post Development standards needed to accommodate the
planned site improvements:
Development Standards
Exception Post DevelopmentDistrict Requirement Proposed
Building Setback
20’,with an increase in 1’ for 7’
From Rear Yard each foot above 45’ in height Textual Statement, Item 1
Lesser of 3 stories or 45’ Not to exceed 4
Building Height
stories or 48’
Textual Statement, Item 2
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Along the rear property line, adjacent properties to the west and northwest are developed for
commercial uses. Parking and building areas on these adjacent properties are located between
fifteen (15) to sixty-five (65) feet from the subject’s rear property line. These existing conditions
would still provide and maintain adequate separation between the planned building and existing
improvements. Impacts from the increase in building height on adjoining properties would be also
be mitigated by the four (4) story structure being reflected as a three (3) story building through the
window and door fenestration. This treatment would reduce the perceived building height
increase on adjoining properties.
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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 Courthouse Fire Station, Company Number 20
EMS Facility The Forest View Volunteer Rescue Squad
When the property is developed, the number of hydrants, quantity of water needed for fire
protection, and access requirements will be evaluated during the plans review process.
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
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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)
VDOT has no comment on this request.
Summary
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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 Required by County Code?
Serviced?
Water No 12”Yes
Wastewater Yes 33”Yes
Map 5: Existing Water & WastewaterSystems
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Additional Information:
An eight (8) inch water and eight (8) inch sewer line are available on site for connection. All
proposed buildings should be placed outside of all public water and sewer easements. Any
proposed relocation of existing utilities shall be per the Utility Department standards.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainage, Erosion and Water Quality
Staff Contact: Rebeccah Ward (804-748-1028) wardr@chesterfield.gov
Stormwater
Issue Discussion/Conditions
Located within the Falling CreekWatershed
Geography
Located within the 60/147 (East) Drainage District
The northern third of the property is located within the 60/147 Drainage
DrainageDistrict; therefore, the development must honor the approved drainage
divides from the original plan
The property is covered under an active Construction General Permit;
Storm Water
therefore, it is subject to the Part IIC technical criteria of the Virginia
Management
Stormwater Management Program Regulations
Any existing drainage and stormwater easements which no longer will be
Easements
used must be vacated prior to issuance of a building permit
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittals
4/7/16 Application submitted
6/2/16 Revised proffers and elevations were submitted
6/9/16 Revised proffers and elevations were submitted
6/13/16 Revised proffers were submitted
Planning Commission Meeting
6/21/16
Citizen Comments
No citizens spoke to this case.
Recommendation – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE
PROFFERED CONDITIONS IN ATTACHMENT 1
Motion: Jones Second: Freye
AYES: Wallin, Sloan, Frye, Jackson and Jones
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will consider
this request.
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ATTACHMENT 1
PROFFERED CONDITIONS
Note:
The following conditions were recommended by both staff and the Planning Commission
The property owner and applicant in this rezoning case, pursuant to Section 15.2-2298 of the
Code of Virginia (1950 as amended) and the Zoning Ordinance of Chesterfield County, for
themselves and their successors or assigns, proffer that the property under consideration (the
“Property”) will be developed according to the following proffers if, and only if, the rezoning
request submitted herewith is granted with only those conditions agreed to by the owner and
applicant. In the event this request is denied or approved with conditions not agreed to by the
owner and applicant, the proffers shall immediately be null and void and of no further force or
effect.
The Applicant hereby amends Proffered Condition 1 of Case 91SN0291 to read as follows:
1.Uses. The following uses shall be permitted:
a. Uses permitted by right or uses permitted with restrictions in the Community
Business (C-3) District;
b. Warehouse (limited to an indoor self-storage facility);
c. Automobile repair, including body, major engine or transmission, provided that,
should the property be redeveloped for an alternative use, such uses(s) shall be
limited to those permitted in Proffered Condition 1.a and 1.b. (P)
(Note: Except as amended herein, all previous conditions of zoning approved in Case
91SN0291 shall remain in full force and effect.)
The Applicant hereby provides for additional Proffered Conditions as follows:
2.Master Plan. The Textual Statement dated April 4, 2016; Exhibit A entitled “Koger
Center Mini-Price Schematic Layout”, prepared by Silvercore and dated March 31, 2016;
and Exhibit B entitled “Midlothian Miniprice Storage Richmond, VA”, prepared by Finely
Design and dated June 8, 2016 shall be considered the master plan.(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. (P)
5.Architectural and Materials. Any building shall be constructed in compliance with the
following:
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a. Exterior Elevations: Buildings shall have an architectural style and use design
elements substantially consistent with the architectural renderings labeled
Exhibit B.
b. Building Materials. The exposed portions of the front and side elevations, as
depicted on Exhibit B, shall be constructed of brick, masonry split-faced block,
E.I.F.S. and metal wall panels or equivalentpermanent architecturally finished
materials, substantially consistent with those shown on the exhibits. (P)
6.Hours of Operation. Hours of operation shall be limited to between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00
p.m. daily. (P)
7.Exterior Maintenance. Within thirty (30) days of written notice from the Director of
Planning to the property owner, the owner shall clean any E.I.F.S. building material
installed on the building’s exterior elevation. (P)
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ATTACHMENT 2
TEXTUAL STATEMENT
APRIL 4, 2016
This is a request to amend conditions on two acres of property with a Conditional Use Planned
Development (CUPD) to permit ordinance requirement exceptions as described in this Textural
Statement.
Indoor self-storage warehouses shall be subject to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance
except as follows:
1.Rear Setback: The minimum rear setback for buildings shall be seven (7) feet.
2.Building Height: The maximum permitted height for any building shall be four stories,
but in no event greater than forty-eight (48) feet.
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ATTACHMENT 3
EXHIBIT A – SCHEMATIC LAYOUT
Reduced Rear
Yard Setback of
7’ Proposed
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ATTACHMENT 4
EXHIBIT B - CONCEPTUAL ELEVATIONS
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ATTACHMENT 5
APPROVED CONDITIONS (91SN0291)
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