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17SN0768 CASE NUMBER: 17SN0768 APPLICANT: Main Street Homes CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA CLOVER HILL DISTRICT STAFF’S ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION Board of Supervisors Hearing: APRIL 26, 2017 Board of SupervisorsTime Remaining:365 DAYS Applicant’s Contact: ANDREW SCHERZER (804-794-0571) Planning Department Case Manager: RYAN RAMSEY (804-768-7592) 5.8 Acres – 6624 Temie Lee Parkway REQUEST Amendment of zoning approval (Case 15SN0626) to amend cash proffers in a Residential (R-12) District. Specifically, the amendment is proposed to modify the Proffered Condition relative to a cash proffer payment. Notes: A. The only condition that may be imposed is a buffer condition. The property owner may proffer conditions. B. Proffered conditions and approved conditions are located in Attachments 1 -3. SUMMARY A single-family residential subdivision (Lees Forest) is under development. There are 12 units included with this request, on which a cash proffer could be collected, in the amount of $18,966 per dwelling unit. Currently, the total potential value of the approved cash proffer equates to $227,592. With this request, the applicant is proposing to reduce the cash proffer payment to $9,400 per dwelling unit; equating to a total potential value of $112,800. Existing zoning conditions, and those proffered with this request, provide design and architectural standards (summarized on pages5and 6)that are compatible with the surrounding community. RECOMMENDATION APPROVAL COMMISSION AYES: Sloan, Freye, Jones and Wallin ABSTENTION: Jackson PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION - APPROVAL The quality, design and architecture required by existing zoning conditions and offered by the applicant in this case provide for a convenient, attractive, and STAFF harmonious community. The development’s traffic impact will be addressed by providing cash payments. Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ISSUES Department Issue The Public Facilities Plan suggests: new elementary school in the vicinity of Hull Street and Otterdale Roads; SCHOOLS new middle school in the vicinity of Hull Street and Otterdale Roads; new high school in the vicinity of Genito and Otterdale Roads. At this time a budget has not been developed for the acquisition of land or construction of these school facilities as recommended in the Plan. The Public Facilities Plan suggests the Clover Hill Library should be LIBRARIES expanded, replaced or a new facility shall be constructed in the general vicinity at or near current site. Land for expansion or replacement of this facility has not been acquired. 217SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT 317SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT Comprehensive Plan Classification: SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL I The designation suggests the property is appropriate for residential use with a maximum of 2 dwelling units per acre. Surrounding Land Uses and Development Lands End Subdivision Southshore Subdivision Chesterfield Career & Technical Center @ Hull St Clair Subdivision Temie Lee Parkway St. Elizabeth Drive Commercial Use 417SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT PLANNING Staff Contact: Ryan Ramsey (804-768-7592) ramseyrp@chesterfield.gov Zoning History Case Number Request Rezoning to Residential (R-12)to permit a single-family development containing a maximum of twenty-five (25) dwelling units. Conditions included a cash proffer 06SN0174 of $15,600 per unit to be allocated to roads, parks, libraries, fire stations and Approved schools. (Condition 2) (5/2006) The staff report for Case 06SN0174 analyzed the impact of the proposed development on public facilities and the applicant’s offer to mitigate that impact. Amendment of 06SN0174to reduce cash proffers (escalated at time of amendment to $22,245). Conditions included an amended cash proffer of 15SN0626 $18,966 per unit allocated to roads, parks, libraries, fire stations and schools Approved (currently escalated to $18,966). (Condition) (7/2015) The staff report for Case 15SN0626 analyzed the impact of the proposed development on public facilities and the applicant’s offer to mitigate that impact. Proposal Single family residential uses are proposed. An overall maximum of 25 dwelling units are permitted with the approved zoning. Twenty-two (22) lots are recorded within the original zoning boundaries. Twelve (12) of these recorded lots would be impacted by this request. Design Requirements of Case 06SN0174 The following provides an overview of the approved design requirements referenced in attached case information (Attachment 2): Minimum house sizes Sidewalks Brick or stone veneer foundations Landscaping adjacent to Lands End Subdivision Design High quality residential development addresses the Comprehensive Plan goals for strong and sustainable neighborhoods that are visually attractive, well-planned and well-maintained. Further, the purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance to promote the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the public includes the creation of convenient, attractive and harmonious communities, protection against overcrowding of land, and protection of the natural environment. As such, developments that promote unique, viable and long lasting places and enhance the community are encouraged. 517SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT The following provides an overview of additional design requirements offered as part of this request (Attachment 1 - Proffered Condition 2): Architectural styles compatible to homes constructed in the Lees Forest subdivision Varied architectural style for dwellings located side-by-side, directly across a street, or diagonally across a street 30-year architectural/dimensional roof shingles Maximum projection for front-loaded garages from front facade; upgraded garage door treatments for front and corner-side loaded garages Step-down siding permitted under unique topographical situations with restrictions on the minimum exposed foundation, location, and size of the step-downs specified Variety of siding materials to include vinyl with minimum thickness of 0.042 inches Front porch or stoop treatments, if provided Front foundation planting beds and installation or retention of a front yard tree Concrete, asphalt or decorative paver driveways and concrete front walks As suggested by the Comprehensive Plan goals and zoning ordinance, the proffered conditions of this current request along with those approved with Case 06SN0174 include design and architectural elements that will be compatible with the surrounding community. 617SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT COUNTY TRANSPORTATION Staff Contact: Jim Banks (804-748-1037) banksj@chesterfield.gov The property consists of 12 recorded lots. Based on those numbers of lots and applying trip generation rates for a single-family dwelling, development could generate approximately 149 average daily trips. Traffic generated by development of the property will initially be distributed to Hull Street Road (Route 360). Hull Street Road is identified on the County’s Thoroughfare Plan as a major arterial with a recommended right of way width of 120 to 200 feet. This section of Hull Street Road is an eight lane divided road. In 2015, the traffic count on Hull Street Road 49,000 vehicles per day (Level of Service “D”). Section 19.1-231 of the County Code outlines the general requirements to meet the needsof the traffic generated by a proposed development, including acceptable levels of service. This proposed residential development would contribute to an identifiable need for transportation improvements. The applicant has not offered to provide any mitigating road improvements. The property is within Traffic Shed 6, which encompasses a large area in the western part of the County. Many of the roads in this part of the county have little or no shoulders, fixed objects (trees) adjacent to the edge of the pavement and poor vertical and horizontal alignments. The traffic volume generated from this proposed residential development will contribute to an identifiable need for transportation facility improvements to these roads in excess of existing transportation facility capacity. Roads in this shed or which serve this shed need to be improved or widened to address safety and accommodate increased traffic, including the increased traffic from the proposed development. An applicant may choose to address the development’s impact on the county’s road transportation network through dedication of property, construction of road improvements, or a cash proffer. If an applicant elects to offer cash to address the impact on the county’s road transportation network, Transportation staff has calculated the average impact of a single- family dwelling unit on the transportation network to be $12,652; however, the Board of Supervisors has adopted a policy establishing that it would accept a maximum cash proffer of $9,400 per dwelling unit as addressing the traffic impacts of residential development, with all of the funds to be dedicated towards improvements to the road network. As such, if the applicant chooses to address the development’s impacts on the county’s road network through payment of a cash proffer, $9,400 per dwelling unit for improvements to the road network would be appropriate. The applicant has proffered to pay $9,400 per dwelling unit (Proffered Condition 1). Staff supports the request. 717SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT BUDGET & MANAGEMENT Staff Contact: Allen Carmody (804-748-1600) carmodya@chesterfield.gov County finance staff is responsible for managing the finances of the County and making recommendations to the County Administrator regarding the allocation of available resources for the provision of services and capital facilities to serve the citizens of the County. Finance staff will advise the County Administrator if changed economic circumstances require adjustments to the County’s budget or capital improvement program. FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Staff Contact: Anthony Batten (804-717-6167) battena@chesterfield.gov Mission The mission of Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is to protect life, property and the environment through a comprehensive fire and life safety program that ensures an adequate and timely response to emergencies. Response Times The proposed development is located in the urban response zone for which Fire & EMS has a goal of responding to at least 90% of the calls for service in under seven (7) minutes. Fire and EMS is currently unable to meet that goal. Nearby Fire/EMS Facilities The Clover Hill Fire Station, Company Number 7 Anticipated Fire & EMS Impacts/Needs Based on an average of0.2 calls per dwelling, it is estimated that this development will generatefive (5) annual calls for Fire/EMS services. Additional Fire and EMS Comments 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. 817SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT SCHOOLS Staff Contact: Atonja Allen (804-318-8740) atonja_allen@ccpsnet.net Mission High performing, high quality public schools contribute to the quality of life and economic vitality of the County. The comprehensive plansuggests a greater focus should be placed on linking schools with communities by providing greater access, flexible designs and locations that better meet the needs of the communities in which they are located. Capital Improvements The School Board FY2017 adopted Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) continues to support the 2013 voter approved school revitalization program that will replace or renovate ten schools and construct one new elementary school to add capacity in the Midlothian area of the county. The ten existing facilities that are part of the revitalization program are Providence Middle School, Monacan High School, Manchester Middle School, Beulah Elementary School, Enon Elementary School, Matoaca Elementary School, Harrowgate Elementary School, Reams Elementary School, Crestwood Elementary School, and Ettrick Elementary School. The project at Providence Middle School is currently in construction, a new Manchester Middle School is planned for construction on the existing school site,and the project at Monacan High School is complete. Additional information on the CIP can be found in the financial section of the CCPS Adopted Budget for FY2017. Anticipated School Impacts Enrollment Anticipated Schools Percent of Functional Number of Current Student Yield by Currently Serving Total Capacity Trailers Enrollment School Type Area Functional Capacity Elementary 3 Clover Hill 759 8 784 103 Middle 1 Swift Creek 10303 1035 101 High2 Clover Hill 1598- 1868 117 Total\[1\] 6 Note: Based upon average number of students per single family dwelling unit countywide at 0.48 students per unit. \[1\] Public Facilities Plan Post 2020, the Plan recommends a new elementary school in the vicinity of Hull Street and Otterdale Roads, east of Skinquarter Road and south of Duval Road, a new middle school in the vicinity of Hull Street and Otterdale Roads, and a new high school in the vicinity of Genito and Otterdale Roads northwest of Swift Creek Reservoir, however at this time a budget has not been developed for the acquisition of land or construction of these school facilities as recommended in the Plan. 917SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT LIBRARIES Staff Contact: Jennifer Stevens (804-751-4998) stevensj@chesterfield.gov Mission The public library system’s role in the county has expanded beyond its traditional function as a resource for information and materials, and now serves as a community gathering place for educational, cultural and informational services; community support during emergencies; economic development; and revitalization activities. Nearby Libraries Clover Hill Library Public Facilities Plan The Public Facilities Plan suggests the Clover Hill library should be expanded/replaced or a new facility shall be constructed in the general vicinity at or near current site. Land for expansion or replacement of this facility has not been acquired. PARKS AND RECREATION Staff Contact: Stuart Connock (804-751-4484) ConnockS@chesterfield.gov To date, no comments have been received. 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 The proposed request will not impact these facilities. 1017SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT CASE HISTORY Applicant Submittals 1/9/17 Application submitted 3/3 & Revised proffered conditions were submitted 3/13/17 3/15, 3/16, Revised proffered conditions were submitted 3/20/17 Community Meeting 3/14/17Issues Discussed: Concern about proffer reduction not being equitable for those property owners that have paid a full cash proffer for their home within the development Developer’s ability to notify current property owners in Lees Forest Subdivision of restrictive covenant requirements, relative to architecture and new development Style and types of homes to be built Planning Commission 3/21/17Citizens Comments: No citizens spoke to this request. Commission Discussion: Mr. Jackson advised the Commission that he would abstain from voting on this case, noting that the Board continued their discussion of the Road Cash Proffer policy until April. Recommendation - APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROFFERED CONDITIONS IN ATTACHMENT 1 Motion: Wallin Second: Freye AYES: Sloan, Freye, Jones and Wallin ABSTENTION: Jackson The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, beginning at 6:30p.m., will consider this request. 1117SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT ATTACHMENT 1 PROFFERED CONDITIONS Note: Both the Planning Commission and staff recommend acceptance of the following proffered conditions, as offered by the applicant. With the approval of this request, Proffered Condition 1 of Case 15SN0626 shall be amended as outlined below. Cash Proffers. For each dwelling unit, the applicant, sub-divider, or assignee(s) shall pay 1. $9,400 to the County of Chesterfield for road improvements within the service district for the property. Each payment shall be made prior to the issuance of a building permit for a dwelling unit unless state law modifies the timing of the payment. Should Chesterfield County impose impact fees at any time during the life of the development that are applicable to the property, the amount paid in cash proffers shall be in lieu of or credited toward, but not be in addition to, any impact fees, in a manner determined by the County.(T) The Applicant hereby offers the following proffers: Architectural/Design Elements: 2. a.Driveways/Front Walks i.Driveways: All portions of driveways and parking areas shall be brushed concrete, stamped concrete, exposed aggregate concrete, asphalt or decorative pavers. ii.Front Walks: A minimum of a 42-inch-wide concrete front walk shall be provided to the front entrance of each dwelling unit, to connect to drives, sidewalks or street. b.Landscaping i.Front Yard Tree: One (1) tree per lot shall be planted or retained. A tree shall be planted or retained on both street frontages on corner lots. The front yard tree shall be a large deciduous tree and have a minimum caliper of 2.5 inches. Native trees shall be permitted to have a minimum caliper of 2 inches. ii.Front Foundation Planting Beds: Foundation planting is required along the entire front façade of all units, and shall extend along all sides facing a street. Foundation Planting Beds shall be a minimum of four (4) feet wide from the unit foundation. Planting beds shall be defined with a trenched edge or suitable landscape edging material. Planting beds shall include medium shrubs and may include spreading groundcovers. Unit 1217SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT corners shall be visually softened with vertical accent shrubs (4’-5’) or small evergreen trees (6’-8’) at the time of planting. c.Architecture and Materials i.Style and Form:The architectural styles shall be interpretations of traditional Richmond architecture, using forms and elements compatible with those in the Lees Forest subdivision such as Georgian, Adam, Classical Revival Colonial, Greek Revival, Queen Anne, and Craftsman Styles. ii.Repetition:Dwellings with the same elevations may not be located adjacent to, directly across from, or diagonally across from each other on the same street. This requirement does not apply to units on different streets backing up to each other. iii.Step-down Siding:Stepping the siding down below the first floor shall only be permitted in circumstances of unique topographical conditions. Step downs shall be permitted on the side and rear elevations only, with a maximum of two (2) steps permitted on any elevation, and with a minimum separation of eight (8) feet between steps. A minimum of 24 inches of exposed brick or stone shall be required, unless a lesser amount is approved by the Planning Department at time of plans review due to unique design circumstances. iv.Exterior Facades: Acceptable siding materials include brick, stone, masonry, vinyl siding, and approved horizontal lap siding. Horizontal lap siding may be manufactured from natural wood or cement fiber board or may be premium quality vinyl siding with a minimum wall thickness of 0.042 inches. Plywood and metal siding are not permitted. d.Roof Materials: Roofing material shall be dimensional architectural shingles or better with a minimum 30-year warranty. e.Porches and Stoops i.Front Porches: All front entry stoops and front porches shall be constructed with continuous masonry foundation wall or on 12” x 12” masonry piers. Extended front porches shall be a minimum of five (5) feet deep. Space between piers under porches shall be enclosed with framed lattice panels. Handrails and railings shall be finished painted wood, vinyl rails or metal rail systems with vertical pickets or swan balusters. Pickets shall be supported on top and bottom rails that span between columns. f.Garages. i.All units shall have an attached garage. Front loaded attached garages shall be permitted to extend as far forward from the front line of the 1317SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT main dwelling as the front line of the front porch provided that the rooflines of the porch and garage are contiguous. Where the rooflines are not contiguous, garages shall be permitted to project a maximum of four (4) feet forward of the front line of the main dwelling. ii.Front loaded and corner side loaded garages shall use an upgraded garage door. An upgraded garage door is any door with a minimum of two (2) enhanced features. Enhanced features shall include windows, raised panels, decorative panels, arches, hinge straps or other architectural features on the exterior that enhance the entry (i.e. decorative lintels, shed roof overhangs, arches, columns, keystones, eyebrows, etc.) Flat panel garage doors are prohibited. g.Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Units and Whole House Generators.Units shall initially be screened from view of public roads by landscaping or low maintenance material, as approved by the Planning Department. (P) 1417SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT ATTACHMENT 2 APPROVED CONDITIONS (06SN0174) 1517SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT 1617SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT 1717SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT 1817SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT 1917SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT 2017SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT 2117SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT ATTACHMENT 3 APPROVED CONDITIONS (15SN0626) 2217SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT 2317SN0768-2017APR26-BOS-RPT