17SN0763
CASE NUMBER: 17SN0763 (Amended)
APPLICANT: Ruffin Mill Farm, LLC
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Magisterial District: BERMUDA
2120 Ruffin Mill Road
ADDENDUM
Board of Supervisors (BOS)
Public Hearing Date:
February 22, 2017
BOS Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
Applicant Agent:
DEAN E. HAWKINS, ASLA
(804-748-6519) or
(804-769-3089)
RUFFIN MILL FARM, LLC
(804-526-4000) or
(804-536-3010)
Planning Department Case Manager:
DREW NOXON (804-796-7122)
APPLICANT REQUEST
Conditional use to permit a commercial retail greenhouse in a General Industrial (I-2) District.
Notes:
A.Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions.
ADDENDUM
The purpose of this Addendum is to advise the Board of the action.
The recommendations are provided on the following page.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
PLANNING
COMMISSION
(02/21/2017)
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
While the Plan suggests industrial use, the proposed use would
be compatible with the adjacent existing and anticipated
commercial uses along Ruffin Mill Road.
STAFF
The property has been used for special events, and in
conjunction with the existing retail greenhouse located on the
adjacent property (2100 Ruffin Mill Road), for over 10 years
with no known adverse impacts
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittals
11/20/16 Application submitted
Planning Commission Meeting
02/21/2017
Citizen Comments
No citizens spoke to this request.
Recommendation APPROVAL
Motion: Sloan Second: Jackson
AYES: Sloan, Jackson, Freye, Jones and Wallin
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m., will
consider this request.
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CASE NUMBER: 17SN0763
APPLICANT: Ruffin Mill Farm, LLC
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
ANALYSIS Magisterial District: BERMUDA
2120 Ruffin Mill Road
AND
RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors (BOS)
Public Hearing Date:
February 22, 2017
BOS Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
Applicant Agent:
DEAN E. HAWKINS, ASLA
(804-748-6519) or
(804-769-3089)
RUFFIN MILL FARM, LLC
(804-526-4000) or
(804-536-3010)
Planning Department Case Manager:
DREW NOXON (804-796-7122)
APPLICANT REQUEST
Conditional use to permit a commercial retail greenhouse in a General Industrial (I-2) District.
Notes:
A.Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions.
B.Conditions of cases 87SN0174 and 13SN0541 are located in Attachments 1 & 2.
C.IF THIS CASE IS ACTED UPON BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON FEBRUARY 21, 2017, IT WILL BE
CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON FEBRUARY 22, 2017.
RECOMMENDATION
PLANNING
COMMISSION THEIR FEBRUARY 21 PUBLIC HEARING
(02/21/2017)
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
While the Plan suggests industrial use, the proposed use would
be compatible with the adjacent existing and anticipated
commercial uses along Ruffin Mill Road.
STAFF
The property has been used for special events, and in
conjunction with the existing retail greenhouse located on the
adjacent property (2100 Ruffin Mill Road), for over 10 years
with no known adverse impacts
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ISSUES
Department Issue
The tǒĬƌźĭ CğĭźƌźƷźĻƭ tƌğƓ identifies the need for one community park, in
PARKS AND
the Enon area of 35 acres. Land for this community park has not been
RECREATION
acquired.
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Comprehensive Plan
Classification: INDUSTRIAL
The designation suggests the property is appropriate for moderate to intense manufacturing uses
generally dependent upon processing of raw materials and uses normally have outside storage areas.
Surrounding Land Uses & Development
Single-family
Ruffin
residential uses
Mill Rd
Travel
Center
I-95
Woods
Edge Rd
Industrial/warehousing uses
Motor Vehicle
Dealerships
Existing
Commercial
Greenhouse
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Drew Noxon (804-796-7122) noxona@chesterfield.gov
Zoning History
Case Number BOS Action Request
Rezoning to General Industrial (I-2) with conditional use
Approved
87SN0174 planned development to permit use (above-ground
(11/25/1987)
utilities) and bulk (setback) exceptions.
Conditional use to permit a communications tower in
Approved
07SN0346 General Business (C-5) and General Industrial (I-2)
(8/22/2007)
Districts.
Conditional use to permit a special events business and
Approved
13SN0541 outside public address systems in General Business (C-5)
(7/16/2013)
and General Industrial (I-2) Districts.
Proposal
Operation of a commercial retail greenhouse is planned on the 24.9-acre property. Commercial
retail greenhouses are permitted by-right in C-3, C-4 and C-5 districts and by conditional use in I-1,
I-2 and I-3 districts. Boulevard Flower Gardens has maintained greenhouse buildings on the
subject property in conjunction with the commercial greenhouse, nursery and agricultural fields on
the adjacent properties located at 2022, 2032 and 2100 Ruffin Mill Road since 1986. The existing
retail building located at 2100 Ruffin Mill Road was constructed in 2007. All four noted properties
obtained conditional use in 2013 for events associated with seasonal pick-your-own crops and
outside public address systems. Relocation of the retail greenhouse store and crop fields from
2022, 2032 and 2100 Ruffin Mill Road to the subject property is proposed. Improvements on the
property must meet the Emerging Growth Design District development standards of the Zoning
Ordinance which address setbacks, parking, buffers and landscaping. Access to Ruffin Mill Road
would be provided by an easement along the eastern portions of the properties known as 2022
and 2032 Ruffin Mill Road.
Subject Property
2120 Ruffin Mill Rd.
Existing greenhouse
buildings
2032 Ruffin Mill Rd.
Existing crop fields
2100 Ruffin Mill Rd.
Existing retail store
2022 Ruffin Mill Rd.
Existing crop fields
and seasonal farm
stand
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FIRE SERVICE
Staff Contact: Anthony Batten (804-717-6167) battena@chesterfield.gov
Nearby Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Facilities
Fire Station The Harrowgate Fire Station, Company Number 21
EMS Facility The Bensley-Bermuda 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.
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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.
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UTILITIES
Staff Contact: Jamie Bland (804-751-4439) blandj@chesterfield.gov
The are detailed in the chart below:
Water and Wastewater Systems
Currently Size of Existing Line Connection Required by County Code?
Serviced?
Water No Yes
Wastewater No Yes
Additional Utility Comments:
Located in the mandatory water and sewer connection a
Connection to public water and sewer will be required for any new building per the county code.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Staff Contact: Rebeccah Ward (804-748-1028) wardr@chesterfield.gov
Geography
The property drains to the north, directly to Ashton Creek and its associated floodplains and
wetlands. The northern portion of the property steepens to slopes greater than 20 percent down
to Ashton Creek.
Erosion and Sediment Control
Steep slopes greater than 20 percent are difficult to stabilize when disturbed. The steep slopes
on the subject property borders Ashton Creek; therefore, disturbance of these slopes will result
in the increased potential for sediment to impact the creek if erosion occurs. These steep
slopes should remain in their natural, undisturbed state to the maximum extent practicable.
Stormwater Management
The development is subject to the Part IIB technical criteria of the Virginia Stormwater
Management Program Regulations for water quality and water quantity.
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PARKS AND RECREATION
Staff Contact: Stuart Connock (804-751-4484) ConnockS@chesterfield.gov
Mission
The County supports a high-quality park system to provide residents and visitors with equitable
access to active and passive recreation opportunities. The 2012 level of service is 5.9 acres of
regional, community and neighborhood parkland per 1,000 persons whereas the target level of
service is 9 acres per 1,000 persons.
Nearby Parks Facilities \[within 3 mile radius\]
\[2\] Elementary School Athletic Areas
\[1\] Middle School Athletic Areas
Howlett Line Park
Dodd Park
Historic Point of Rocks Park
Fort Wead Park
Lowes Sports Complex
Harrowgate Park
Ware Bottom Park
Sargent Engle Park
Public Facilities Plan
The tǒĬƌźĭ CğĭźƌźƷźĻƭ tƌğƓ identifies the need for one Community Park, in Enon area of 35 acres
nearest this location. Land for this community park has not been acquired.
The .źƉĻǞğǤƭ ğƓķ Ʃğźƌƭ /ŷğƦƷĻƩ ƚŅ ƷŷĻ /ƚƒƦƩĻŷĻƓƭźǝĻ tƌğƓ recommends provision of
pedestrian/bicycle facilities along all routes shown on the tƌğƓ and connections from these routes
and existing pedestrian/bicycle facilities to adjacent developments. This case is not immediately
adjacent to recommended routes of the Plan or existing facilities.
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittals
11/20/16 Application submitted
Planning Commission Meeting
02/21/2017 THIS CASE IS DOUBLE ADVERTISED. STAFF WILL ADVISE THE BOARD OF THE
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m., will
consider this request.
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ATTACHMENT 1
Approved Conditions (87SN0174)
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ATTACHMENT 2
Approved Conditions (13SN0541)
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