93SN0252REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
August 25, 1993 BS
935N0252
Salisbury Presbyterian Church
Midlothian Magisterial District
South line of Salisbury Road
REQUEST: Conditional Use to permit a child care center in a Residential (R-40) District.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
A child care center, to be operated at an existing church, is planned.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS ON PAGE 2 AND
ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROFFERED CONDITIONS ON PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
Ao
The proposed child care center would have no greater impact upon existing
and anticipated area residential development than does the permitted church
use or a permitted public school use.
Bo
The recommended conditions ensure land use compatibility between any
child care center use and area residential development.
Co
Similar facilities located adjacent to residential areas have been approved.
throughout the County. These facilities have not had any apparent adverse
impact on area residential uses.
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER MAY PROFFER
CONDITIONS. CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER MAY
PROFFER CONDITIONS. THE CONDITIONS NOTED WITH "STAFF/CPC" WERE AGREED
UPON BY BOTH STAFF AND THE COMMISSION. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "STAFF"
ARE RECOMMENDED SOLELY BY STAFF. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "CPC" ARE
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.)
CONDITIONS
(STAFF/CPC) 1.
Outdoor playfields or similar active recreational areas shall be set back
a minimum of forty (40) feet from all property lines. (P)
(CPC) 2.
Any child care use may be conducted only in conjunction with a
church use on the property. (CPC)
PROFFERED CONDITIONS
(STAFF/CPC) 1.
At such time that the enrollment exceeds 125 children in a 24 hour
period or when new building permits are sought for facilities requiring
domestic water and wastewater, beyond those improvements and
additions shown on the Plan of Development prepared by J.K.
Timmons and dated May 25, 1993, public wastewater will be
extended and utilized.
(STAFF/CPC) 2.
Except where Residential (R-40) standards are more restrictive, any
development or improvement associated with any child care center use
shall comply with Zoning Ordinance requirements for office,
commercial and industrial uses in Emerging Growth Areas.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
South line of Salisbury Road, east line of Kingsmill Road and west line of Starcross
Road. Tax Map 7-12 (1) Parcel 2; 7-12 (2) Salisbury, Section A, Block K, Lots 1 and
2; and 7-12 (4) Salisbury, Section D, Block K, Lots 17, 18 and 19 (Sheet 2).
Existing Zoning:
R-40
Size:
8.2 acres
Existing Land Use:
Public/Semi-public (Church)
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Adiacent Zoning & Land Use:
North - R-40; public/semi-public (Salisbury Country Club)
South - R-40; Single family residential
East - R-40; Single family residential
West - R-40; Single family residential
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Utilities:
Public Water System
There is an existing sixteen (16) inch water main located along Salisbury Road. The
existing church and associated buildings are presently connected to public water.
The use of the public water system is required by Ordinance for the proposed
additions. A computer simulated flow test was performed on the existing sixteen
(16) inch water main. The results of the simulation indicates that sufficient flow and
pressure should be available to meet domestic and fire protection demands of the
proposed use. Fire flow requirements are established and coordinated through Fire
Administration.
Public Wastewater System:
There is an existing twelve (12) inch wastewater line located approximately 650
lineal feet southwest of the most southwest property line of the request site. In
addition, an extension of approximately 500 lineal feet across church owned property
would be needed to provide service to the proposed preschool addition as well as
the other existing and proposed building additions. The use of the public wastewater
system would not be required by Ordinance unless the church facilities use more
than 3,000 gallons of water a day.
Staff contacted the applicant's engineer and requested that the church proffer the use
of the public wastewater system. Staff was advised that the church had considered
connecting to the public system, but their building expansion budget could not
accommodate the cost of the necessary extension. The Health Department has
advised that there have been no reported problems with the three (3) septic systems
that serve the existing church facilities. However, the Utilities Department is
concerned as to the continued and potential expanded use of these private systems
as indicated by the proposed building additions.
Based upon these concerns, the church has agreed to limit the enrollment of the
child care center operation (Proffered Condition 1) and has indicated that the
proposed fellowship hall addition will not significantly increase the church's overall
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water usage. Consumption records indicate a "worse case" of 1,700 gallons per day
which is well below the 3,000 gallons per day allowed by Ordinance in conjunction
with septic system use. In addition, and in response to Utilities Department concerns
as to future development of the remainder of the church property, the church has
agreed to extend and connect to the public wastewater system at such time as any
new buildings or additions to existing buildings that will require domestic water and
toilet facilities are proposed. (Proffered Condition 1).
Private Septic System:
The existing church is connected to septic tanks and drainfield systems. Any septic
system utilized by the proposed day care operation must be approved by the Health
Department.
A site plan for a proposed expansion to church facilities depicts additional parking
and driveways. It should be noted that drainfields cannot be located under paved
areas.
Environmental:
Drainage and Erosion
Drains through Salisbury Subdivision to Salisbury Lake and Falling Creek. No
existing or anticipated on- or off-site drainage or erosion problems. Off-site
easements and drainage improvements may be required if improvements to the
church site generate significant additional stormwater runoff.
Fire Service:
Robious Fire Station, Company #4. County water flows and fire hydrants must be
provided for fire protection purposes in compliance with nationally recognized
standards (i.e.., National Fire Protection Association and Insurance Services Office).
Fire lanes must be provided in accordance with the Chesterfield Fire Prevention
Code, Section 313.
The proposed zoning and land uses will not generate additional need for fire
protection services.
The applicant should contact the Building Official to determine building compliance
with the Uniform Statewide Building Code for the proposed day care use within
existing and proposed improvements.
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Transportation:
This request will have a minimal impact upon the existing transportation network.
LAND USE
General Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Northern Area Land Use and Transportation Plan,
which designates the request property for residential use (1.5 units per acre or less).
Area Development Trends:
Area properties to the north, south, east and west are zoned residentially and are
occupied by single family residences and Salisbury Country Club.
Site Design:
The request site has been partially developed as a church complex. The applicant
intends to utilize the existing church building and parking area, plus planned
additions, for the proposed day care use and to install a playground area in
association with this use. The remainder of the property is planned for future church
expansion. The applicant has agreed that any improvements associated with child
care use will conform to Emerging Growth District Standards which address
landscaping, access, architectural treatment, etc. (Proffered Condition 2)
Buffers and Screening:
As noted herein, most of the adjacent properties are occupied by single family
residence. Any proposed or future outdoor recreational facilities associated with day
care use should be set back from adjacent properties used for residential purposes
so as to minimize the impact of the playfields on adjacent residents. (Condition 1)
Conclusions:
The proposed day care use would have no greater impact on area residential
development than the existing permitted church or a public school. Further, facilities
located adjacent to, or near, residential areas have been approved throughout the
County with no apparent adverse impacts on area residential uses. Given these
considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant (8/13/93 and 8/16/93):
Proffered Conditions 1 and 2, as reflected herein were submitted.
Planning Commission Meeting (8/17/93):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. An adjacent property owner was
present and expressed concerns relative to potential drainage problems. The
property owner was advised that drainage issues would be addressed through the site
plan review process and that he should discuss those concerns with the
Environmental Engineering Department in more detail.
It was the consensus of the Commission to recommend imposition of an additional
condition to require that any child care use be conducted only in conjunction with
the church use on the property. (Condition 2)
On motion of Mr. Easter, seconded by Mr. Miller, the Commission recommended
approval of this request subject to the conditions on page 2 and acceptance' of the
proffered conditions on page 2.
AYES: Unanimous
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, August 25, 1993, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take
under consideration this request.
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