17HP0124
CASE NUMBER: 17HP0124
APPLICANT: NEW DAWN PROPERTIES, INC
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY,
VIRGINIA
MATAOCA DISTRICT
AND RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors Hearing: APRIL 26, 2017
BOS Time Remaining:365 DAYS
MATTHEW HAMILTON (804-739-1991)
Planning Department Case Manager:
HEATHER BARRAR (804-748-1778)
3.0 Acres 11801 Winterpock Dr
REQUEST
Removal of landmark designation for the parcel, but retain the designation for the house structure
known as Adventure Hill and adjoining 3 acres (not inclusive of outbuildings)
Note: A condition, the previous staff report for the historic landmark designation and a photo of Adventure Hill are
located in Attachments 1 3.
SUMMARY
Reduce the existing designation of 68.3 acre parcel and all structures on parcel to 3 acres and house
structure known as Adventure Hill. The outbuildings would not be included in the designation.
Condition: This designation shall not apply to any of the property needed for any improvements to
Winterpock Rd per the Thoroughfare Plan.
RECOMMENDATIONS
PRESERVATION APPROVAL
COMMITTEE
COMMISSION APPROVAL
PLANNING APPROVAL
Distinguished building of high architectural quality and historic interest
Designation will not cause significant adverse impact on future
STAFF
development
In keeping with recent case trend to designate the least amount of land to
reduce future adverse impacts
Complies with the Comprehensive Plan
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ISSUES
Department Issue
PLANNING -
Proposal may have an impact on the ultimate design and right of
way Winterpock Rd per the Thoroughfare Plan
CDOT
Recommend condition to exclude ultimate right of way from
designation
Attachment 1
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Comprehensive Plan
Classification: RURAL RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL
The designation suggests the property is appropriate for single family dwellings on a minimum
of 5 acres fronting 250 to 300 feet along existing public roads or for farming.
Surrounding Land Uses and Development
Single Family Uses
Winterpock Rd
Adventure Hill
Lane
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Heather Barrar (804-748-1778) barrarh@chesterfield.gov
Historic Preservation Case History
Case Number Request
Designate property known as Adventure Hill located at 11801 Winterpock Rd.
Designation based on the following findings:
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This is a distinguished building of high architectural quality and historic
Approved
interest
(6/1988)
This designation will cause no significant adverse effect on the future
development of the County
Attachment 2
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The exact date of construction for Adventure Hill (Attachment 1) is not known, but it is possible
the house was built as early at 1830 (it first appears in the land tax books in 1847). The name
Adventure Hill first appeared in 1887. The earliest owner of the property was William Pinchbeck
the property. The home remained in the Norvell family until 1951 when the Hankins family
purchased the home. Upon the death of Dorothy Hankins in 1997, the property was transferred to
the Howell family. It remained in the Howell family until purchased by the current owner in
January 2017.
Adventure Hill is one of two early dwellings in Chesterfield County built on an original T plan. The
house features a two-room-plan front block with twin front doors. It has original shed-roofed
verandas at either face of the rear T, creating a building rectangular in total plan. Most of the
original exterior a
renovation. A western shed-roofed porch was enclosed and mule team used a scraper to excavate
the basement.
COMPREHESIVE PLAN
The Comprehensive Plan speaks to the importance of preserving historic and cultural resources.
Specifically, the following guidelines and recommendations support this designation:
Historic Designations: Encourage voluntary local, state and national historic
landmark and district designations through incentive programs. Consider
designation of only that area necessary to accomplish preservation thereby
affording the option for future use of the remaining area. (Chapter 8: Historical and
Cultural Resources)
AREA DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
The area along Winterpock Road is characterized by residential uses on large, non-subdivided
parcels. Nearby historically designated properties include Clover Hill, Physic Hill and Fuqua Farm.
Small subdivisions, churches and agricultural uses are also found in the area.
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HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FINDINGS
The proposed change to the historic landmark designation is representative of, and compatible
with, existing and anticipated area development, and is supported by the countywide
Comprehensive Plan, to protect and preserve historic and cultural resources. The Comprehensive
Plan also suggests that only that area necessary to accomplish preservation be designated. The
three (3) acres identified as a portion of the proposed designation will not have an adverse effect
on the Coun.taff recommends that new historic designations be placed
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on structures only unless the land itself has specific historic value (such as a battlefield, formally
designed garden or known archaeological artifacts). The Preservation Committee considers the
rural nature of the immediate surrounding of Adventure Hill to be integral to the context of the
structure and therefore should be included in the designation to prevent degradation of this
view shed.
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COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Jim Banks (804-748-1037) banksj@chesterfield.gov
The Adventure Hill structure and proposed 3-acre property historic designation front
Winterpock Rd, identified as a major arterial on the Thoroughfare Plan with a recommended
right of way width of ninety (90) feet. A condition should be added to reflect that this
designation shall not apply to any of the property needed for any improvements to Winterpock
Rd per the Thoroughfare Plan.
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittals
1/7/17 Application submitted
2/13/17 Application revised
Preservation Committee Meeting
1/24/17 Issues Discussed:
The Preservation Committee, the applicant and staff attended this meeting
at the Community Development Building
Preservation Committee recommended that some land be included in the
reduced designation for the house to remain in a rural and historic setting,
but the outbuildings did not need to be included
No opposition to change the historic landmark designation was expressed at
the meeting
Joint Public Hearing
Planning Commission & Preservation Committee
3/21/17 Citizen Comments:
One (1) citizen spoke against the change in designation
Committee Discussion:
The committee noted their support of the case
Committee Recommendation - APPROVALSUBJECT TO CONDITIONS IN
ATTACHMENT 1
Motion: Daniel Second: Morris
AYES: Howe, Daniels, Cogbill, Crowe, Dutton, Morris and Scherzer
Commission Discussion:
The commission noted that while there was some opposition among
neighbors, the Preservation Committee and staff worked with the applicant
to increase the area protected and is supportive
Commission Recommendation - APPROVALSUBJECT TO CONDITIONS IN
ATTACHMENT 1
Motion: Wallin Second: Freye
AYES: Sloan, Jackson, Freye, Jones and Wallin
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m., will consider
this request.
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ATTACHMENT 1
CONDITIONS
This designation shall not apply to any property needed for any improvements to Winterpock
Rd per the Thoroughfare Plan.
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ATTACHMENT 2
88HP0007 Staff Report and Minutes
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ATTACHMENT 3
ADVENTURE HILL
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REVITALIZATION
Staff Contact: Carl Schlaudt (804-318-8674) schlaudtc@chesterfield.gov
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Brian Lokker (804-674-2384) brian.lokker@vdot.virginia.gov
UTILITIES
Staff Contact: Jamie Bland (804-751-4439) blandj@chesterfield.gov
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Staff Contact: Rebeccah Ward (804-748-1028) WardR@chesterfield.gov
FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Staff Contact: Anthony Batten (717-6167) battena@chesterfield.gov
SCHOOLS
Staff Contact: Atonja Allen (804-318-8740) atonja_allen@ccpsnet.net
LIBRARIES
Staff Contact: Jennifer Stevens (804-751-4998) stevensj@chesterfield.gov
PARKS AND RECREATION
Staff Contact: Stuart Connock (804-751-4484) ConnockS@chesterfield.gov
The proposed request will not impact these facilities.
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