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January 28, 2004 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
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REcoMMENDATION
REQUEST:
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Carla Nelms
Midlothian Magisterial District
South line of Village Mill. Drive
Amendment to Conditional Use Planned Development (Case 83S 141) relative to
uses.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
A photography studio is planned. Current conditions of zoning do not allow.
photography studio as a use.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMr. NDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION ON PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
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While the Midlothian Area' CommuniW Plan suggests the area is appropriate, for
village fringe area. use, to include primarily office, multi-unit housing, commUnity
facilities and personal services, the requested use is similar .in 'intensity to those
suggested by the Plan,
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The proposed land use is representative of and compatible with existing area
development.
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The requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and conditions of Case 83S 141 further
ensure land use compatibility.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE Community Through Excellence in' Public Service.
(NOTE: 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. CONDmONS WITH-ONLY-A-"STAFF"-ARE
RECOMMENDED SOLELY BY STAFF. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY'. A "CPC"-ARE
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:.)
CONDITION
(STAFF/CPC)
Photography studio use shall be permitted. (P)
(Note: ThiSuse is in addition to-uses permitted with Case 83S141.)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:-
SoUth line of Village Mill Drive2 Tax ID 72%707-2672 (Sheet 5).
Existing Zoning:.
0-2 with Conditional Use Planned Development
Size:
0.9 acre
Existing LandUse:
Vacant
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North - C-3 with Conditional Use PlannedDevelopment; Vacant
South' R-15; Single family residential
East - 0-2 with Conditional Use Planned Development; Office
West - C-3 with Conditional Use Planned Development; Vacant
UTILITIES
Public Water' SYstem:
There is an existing eight (8) inch water line extending within an easement across this site,
approximately seventy (70) feet south of Village Mill Drive. Use ofthe public ~water- system
is required by County Code.:
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Public Wastewater System:
There:is an existing eight (8) inch wastewater collector !ine extending within an easement
across this site approximately ninety (90) feet south of Village Mill Drive. Use of the public
wastewater system is required bY COunty Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainage and Erosion:
The proposed amendment will have no impact on these facilities.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
The Midlothian Fire Station, Company Number 5, and Forest View Volunteer Rescue Squad
currently provide fire protection and emergency medical service (EMS) tothe site;'When the
property is developed, the number of hydrants, quantity of water needed for fire protection
and access requirements will be evaluated during the pIans review proceSS. Ms request will
haVe only minimal impact on fire and EMS.
Transportation:
The property (0.9 acre) is currently zoned Corporate Office (O-2) with Conditional Use
Planned Development (Case 838141). The applicant is requesting-to amend the zoning to
allow an additional land use, photography studio. This request.will have a minimal impact on
the anticipated traffic that would be generated by:development Of the property.
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries.of the Midlothian Area communitY Plan, which suggests the
property is appropriate for village fringe area use, to include Primarily office, multiaunit
housing, community facilities and personal services.
Area Development Trends:
Area properties to the north and west have been zoned for commercial uses, but remain
vacant. Adjacent property to the east is zoned for office and limitedcommercial use and is
developed for office use. Adjacent property to the south is zoned fOr residential use and is
occupied by single family residences in Carriage Hill 'Subdivision.. It is anticipated that.
development will continue in the area as recommended bythe Elan.
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Zoning History:
On NOvember 23, 1983, the Board of Supervisors, upon a~favorable recommendation from
the Planning Commission, approved rezoning with Conditional UsePlauned Development
on the request property and adjacent property to the northand east (Case83S 141): With the
approval of Case 83S 14I,.conditions were approved which, among other tlaiugs, limited uses
on the request property. Photography studio was not a permitted USe..
Development Standards: .
. The request property lies within the. Midlothian Village Fringe 'Portion Of the Midlothian
Village District. The purpose'of the Village District Standards: is- to recognize-unique
villages within the County, and -to maintain: and reinforce- :the character, identity and
pedestrian scale of the villages by continuing and: enhancing, eXisting patterns, of
development. Except as modified by this request, redevelopment ':of the site or new
construction mUSt conform to the requirements of the Zoning :O~dinance:and conrh~fions of
zoning for Case 83 S 141, which address external and street light, ;vehicular and.pedestrian
access, parking, landscaping,, architectural treatment, setbaelcTs, :signs~ b~erS, utilities and
screening.of dumpsters and loading areas. ' -
CONCLUSIONS - -
The Midlothian Area Community_ Plan'sUggests the area is appropriate.for village :fringe area:USe, .to
include p~adly office, multi-unit hons~g, community facilities and person~ serVieesi 'The
requested nsc is similar in intensity to ~those suggested bythe.Plan.. Further,~the:proposed USe is no
more intense thanuses already permitted; ' " :"
The proposed land use is representative ..of and compatible with exis~g area.deVelOpment. In
addition; the requirements of the :Zoning'Ordinance,. as well as, cOn~ti0ns of approval of Case
838141 further ensure land me-compatibility:
Given these considerations, approval.of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (12/16/03):
The apPlicant accepted the recommendation. There was.no oppOsition present.
On motiOn of Mr. Gecker, seconded by Mr. Stack, the Commissionrecommended approval
of this request subject, to the Condition on page 2.
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The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, January 28, 2004, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take under
consideration this request.
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