17SN0540
CASE NUMBER: 17SN0540
APPLICANT: Thacker-Genito LLC
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
ANALYSIS Magisterial District: MATOACA
15700 Genito Rd
AND
RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors (BOS)
Public Hearing Date:
JANUARY 25, 2017
BOS Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
ANDREW M. SCHERZER
(804-794-0571)
THACKER-GENITO LLC
(804-739-0176)
Planning Department Case Manager:
DARLA ORR (804-717-6533)
APPLICANTS REQUEST
Conditional use to permit neighborhood recreational facilities in a Residential (R-9) District.
Recreational facilities to serve the Cambria Cove subdivision are planned.
Notes:
A. Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions.
B. Proffered conditions and exhibits are located in Attachments 1 thru 3.
RECOMMENDATIONS
PLANNING RECOMMEND APPROVAL
COMMISSION
(12/20/2016)
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Additional neighborhood recreational facilities offer amenities to
STAFF
enhance usable open space for the community.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
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Map 2: Comprehensive Plan
Classification: SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL I
This designation suggests the property is appropriate for residential use of a maximum of 2 dwelling
units per acre.
Map 3: Surrounding Land Uses & Development
Existing and planned single
Otterdale Rd
family residential use
within Cambria Cove
Swift Creek Reservoir
Single family residential use on
acreage parcels and within
Cambria Cove Blvd
Genito Rd
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Darla Orr (804-717-6533) orrd@chesterfield.gov
Zoning History
Case Number BOS Action Request
Rezoning of 228 acres (of which the subject is a part) from
Agricultural (A) to Residential (R-9). Approved conditions
89SN0339 4/24/1991 limit density to a maximum of 250 lots, require buffers
along Genito and Otterdale Roads, and address road
improvements
Conditional Use to permit neighborhood recreational
facilities on 2.9 acres in the form of pedestrian trails, a
gazebo and an observation area along Swift Creek
08SN0142 1/9/2008 Reservoir. Approved conditions prohibit outside public
address systems or speakers, establish setbacks and
buffers, and require identification of recreational facilities
on record plats
Proposal
The applicant proposes to construct active recreational facilities to serve the Cambria Cove
neighborhood. The applicant has indicated these facilities would include trails, a playground, a
playfield, a splash pad, and an open air pavilion with enclosed restrooms (Exhibit A, Attachment
2). The Zoning Ordinance permits recreational facilities primarily serving the surrounding
residential community with the approval of a conditional use. The applicant is seeking approval
of a conditional use to permit these facilities on the 4.9 acres as identified on Exhibit B,
Attachment 3.
General Overview
Requirements Details
Conceptual plan for amenities
Master Plan
Proffered Condition 1 and Exhibits A and B
Trails, playground, playfield, splash pad, pavilion with
restrooms and other active recreational facilities as
Recreational Uses
approved during plans review
Proffered Condition 2 and Exhibit A
Landscaped setbacks established from public road and
Setbacks and Landscaping
adjacent residential lots
Proffered Condition 3 and Exhibit A
Active recreational area(s) to be shown on record plat
Notice to Adjacent Property Owners
Proffered Condition 4
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UTILITIES
Staff Contact: Jamie Bland (804-751-4439) blandj@chesterfield.gov
Existing Water and Wastewater Systems
Currently Size of Closest Connection Required by County Code
Serviced Existing Line
Water No Yes
Wastewater No Yes
Map 4: Existing Water & Wastewater Systems
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Utilities Issues
wastewater line located along Cambria Cove Blvd. There is adequate capacity for this
development.
If a splash park is constructed and public water and public wastewater is intended, all storm
water (unmetered water) should be kept from entering wastewater system. Note that the
discharge of unmetered wastewater to collection system, such as storm water runoff, is
prohibited. All encroachments into the reservoir such as docks, etc. must be licensed by the
Utility Department.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Staff Contact: Rebeccah Ward (748-1028) wardr@chesterfield.gov
Issue Discussion/Conditions
Located within the Upper Swift Creek Watershed
Geography
Property drains directly into the Swift Creek Reservoir
Resource Protection Area (RPA), wetlands, and FEMA floodplain
exist along the Swift Creek Reservoir
Environmental
Encroachment into the RPA will require approval from the
Issues
Department of Environmental Engineering and/or the Board of
Supervisors
Enhanced perimeter protection measures are required (i.e. super
Erosion and
silt fence, sediment basins and traps sized 25 percent larger than
Sediment Control
minimum standards, etc.)
All impervious areas must be treated by a stormwater BMP prior to
discharging to the reservoir
Drainage
The splash pad shall not be directly discharged to a County
maintained BMP
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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 has no comment on this case.
FIRE SERVICE
Staff Contact: Anthony Batten (717-6167) battena@chesterfield.gov
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.
Nearby Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Facilities
Fire Station The Swift Creek Fire Station, Company Number 16
EMS Facility The Swift Creek Fire Station, Company Number 16
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittals
08/08/2016 Application submitted
Community Meeting
09/08/2016 Issues Discussed:
Limit hours of operation for nighttime events and potential for noise
Ensure facility would not be used for weddings and other outdoor
venues
Provide neighborhood swimming pool and reservoir access for canoe
launch/storage racks (applicants to analyze reservoir depth)
Identify specific uses permitted as part of recreational center
General discussion about traffic safety on Genito and Otterdale Roads
12/6/2016 Meeting scheduled
Planning Commission Meeting
10/18/2016 Action COMMISSION DEFERRED TO DECEMBER 20, 2016 WITH THE
12/20/2016 Citizen Comments
No citizens spoke to this request.
Commission Discussion
Dr. Wallin noted that these facilities would enhance the neighborhood, and
that with the second of two community meetings, all outstanding issues had
been addressed.
Recommendation: APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE
PROFFERED CONDITIONS IN ATTACHMENT 1
Motion: Wallin Second: Freye
AYES: Wallin, Sloan, Freye, Jackson and Jones
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will
consider this request.
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ATTACHMENT 1
PROFFERED CONDITIONS
Note:
Both the Planning Commission and staff recommend acceptance of the following proffered
conditions, as offered by the applicant.
1.Master Plan.
by Balzer and Associates, Inc. and last revised November 16, 2016, and the survey plat
prepared
by Balzer and Associates, Inc. and dated July 28, 2016, shall be considered the Master
Plan. The locations of uses shown on the conceptual plan are only representations and
may be modified during the site plan review process. (P)
2.Active Recreational Facilities. The developer shall be permitted to construct active
recreational facilities, as generally shown on Exhibit A prepared by Balzer and
Associates, Inc. and last revised November 16, 2016, to include, trails, a playground,
playfield, splash pad, and an open air pavilion with enclosed restrooms. This does not
prohibit construction of other active recreational facilities in future phases of the
development upon approval during the site plan review process. (P)
3.Setbacks. In addition to the building and parking setbacks for O and C Districts
established in Emerging Growth District Design Area, the following minimum standards
shall also be met:
a.A minimum twenty five (25) foot setback shall be provided along the public road,
as shown on Exhibit A. Such setback shall be landscaped with Perimeter
Landscaping C.
b.A minimum 100 foot setback shall be provided along adjacent residential lots, as
shown on
with existing and/or proposed landscaping.
c.A minimum fifty (50) foot setback shall be provided along residential lots in
existing section three (3) starting approximately 240 feet from the public road, as
with existing and/or proposed landscaping.
d.A minimum fifty (50) foot setback shall be provided along residential lots in
future section five (5) b approximately 150 feet from the public road, as shown
existing and/or proposed landscaping. (P)
4. Identification on Record Plat. In conjunction with the recordation of any lot adjacent to
active recreational area(s), such area(s) shall be identified on the record plat along with
the proposed recreational uses and required conditions. (P)
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ATTACHMENT 2
EXHIBIT A
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ATTACHMENT 3
EXHIBIT B
Middle Entrance
Closure & Landscaping
Outside
Storage
Area
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