17SN0502
CASE NUMBER: 17SN0502
APPLICANT: Christian C. Briggs
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
STAFF’S ANALYSIS Magisterial District: CLOVER HILL
2320 Dorking Road
AND
RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors (BOS)
Public Hearing Date:
DECEMBER 14, 2016
BOS Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
Applicant’s Agent:
RICHARD E. COLLIER
(804-276-4134)
Applicant’s Contact:
CHRISTIAN C. BRIGGS
(804-338-8332)
Planning Department Case Manager:
RYAN RAMSEY
(804-768-7592)
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Conditional use to permit a two family dwelling in a Residential (R-15) District.
A two-family dwelling (apartment located within a basement) is currently located on the property
without the requisite conditional use. A conditional use is requested to allow the continued
occupancy of the basement apartment by family members.
Notes:
A.Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions.
B.Conditions are located in Attachment 1.
RECOMMENDATIONS
PLANNING RECOMMEND APPROVAL
COMMISSION
(11/15/2016)
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Similar requests approved with no known adverse impacts
STAFF
Conditions ensure residential character maintained
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
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Map 2: Comprehensive Plan
Classification: Suburban Residential II
The designation suggests the property is appropriate for 2.0 to 4.0 dwellings per acre.
Map 3: Surrounding Land Uses & Development
Dorking Road
Single- family Residential
(Bexley Subdivision)
Cardiff Loop Road
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Ryan Ramsey(804-768-7592) ramseyrp@chesterfield.gov
PROPOSAL
The applicant isrequesting a conditional use to permit a two-family dwelling. Specifically, living
space located in the basement of the principal dwelling was renovated this year and will be
occupied as a mother-in-law suite. Since its construction, no known complaints have been
received relative to this use.
The following provides an overview of these proposed limitations:
General Overview
Requirements Details
Limited to: occupants of principal dwelling; individuals
related to them by blood, marriage, adoption or
Occupancy
guardianship; foster children; guests; and any
domestic help.
Condition 1
Record Notice of Occupancy Deed restriction to be recorded within thirty (30) days.
Limitation Condition 2
As conditioned, the use should not adversely affect area residential uses. In addition, second
dwellings have been approved in other residential areas on similar parcels with no apparent
adverse impact.
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FIRE SERVICE;
Staff Contact: Anthony Batten (804-717-6167) attena@chesterfield.gov
PARKS AND RECREATION
Staff Contact: Brian Geouge (804-318-8720)
geougeb@chesterfield.gov;
LIBRARIES;
Staff Contact: Jennifer Stevens (804-751-4998) stevensj@chesterfield.gov
SCHOOLS
Staff Contact: Atonja Allen (804-318-8740) atonja_allen@ccpsnet.net;
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Staff Contact: Rebeccah Ward (804-748-1028)
wardr@chesterfield.gov
This request will have minimal impact on Fire and EMS, parks, libraries, school and
environmental facilities.
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
To date, no comments have been received.
WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
Staff Contact: Jamie Bland (804-751-4439) blandj@chesterfield.gov
Theexisting dwelling is connected to the public water system and uses a private wastewater
system.
HEALTH
Staff Contact: Jack Watts(804-748-1697) Jack.Watts@vdh.virginia.gov
The Health Department must approve expanded use of the private wastewater system.
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REVITALIZATION
Staff Contact: Carl Schlaudt(804-318-8674) schlaudtc@chesterfield.gov
The subject site is located in Eastern Route 360 Corridor revitalization area (per Chapter 7 of the
Comprehensive Plan). The proposal represents a minor change of use, without apparent site or
exterior building improvements.
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittals
7/6/16 Application submitted
Community Meeting
11/14/16 Issues Discussed
Clarification of request and definition of a two-family dwelling
Limiting use to applicants
Restricting occupancy to a family only
Concern that future property owners are made aware of zoning condition
and deed restriction
Planning Commission Meeting
11/15/16
Citizen Comments
Citizens spoke in support of request noting intent is for use by one family.
Concern was expressed relative to use of the term “two-family dwelling”
implying two separate families, and posted county notification signs
referencing a zoning amendment.
Commission Discussion
Mrs. Freye and Dr. Wallin noted the term “two-family dwelling” has led to
community confusion relative to this type of request for family use.
Mrs. Freye noted the use as limited to family was very appropriate and
would not change the character of the area.
Recommendation – APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS IN
ATTACHMENT 1
Motion: Freye Second: Sloan
AYES: Wallin, Sloan, Frye, Jackson and Jones
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will
consider this request.
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ATTACHMENT 1
CONDITIONS
Note:
The following conditions were recommended by both the Planning Commission and staff
1.Occupancy of the second dwelling unit shall be limited to: the occupants of the principal
dwelling unit, individuals related to them by blood, marriage, adoption or guardianship,
foster children, guests and any domestic servants. (P)
2.For the purpose of providing record notice, within thirty (30) days of approval of this
request, a deed restriction shall be recorded setting forth the limitation in Condition 1.
The deed book and page number of such restriction and a copy of the restriction as
recorded shall be submitted to the Planning Department. (P)
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