04SN0181-Feb25.pdfFebruary 25, 2004 BS
STAFF'S
'REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
04SN0181
Robert C. Maddux
Matoaca Magisterial District
South line of Hull Street Road
REQUEST:
Amendmem to a previOusly granted zoning (Case 89SN0179) relatiVe to permitted
uses and density. Specifically, an amendmem to Proffered Condition 1 is proposed to
permit furniture sales and Proffered Condition 3 which limits individual tenant space
size is proposed to be deleted.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
A mattress sales store is proposed; however, other uses permitted by Proffered
Condition 1 of Case 898N0179 would also be permitted.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROFFERED CONDITIONS ON
PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
Ao
While the Upper Swift CreekPlan suggests the request property and surroUnding area
is appropriate for mixed use corridor use which includes corporate office,
multifamily residential and neighborhood commercial and'convenience uses, the
majority of the property has already been developed with commercial uses similar in
intensity to the .proposed use.
.Providing a FIRST CHOICE COmmunity Through Excellence in Public Service.
B. Improvements to the property will be realized through this amendment and
acceptance of the proffered conditions.
(NOTE: THE ONLY CONDITION THAT MAY BE IMPOSED IS A BUFFER CONDITION,
HOWEVER, THE APPLICANT MAY PROFFER OTHER 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.)
PROFFERED CONDITIONS
(STAFF/CPC)
1. Furniture sales shall be permitted. (P)
(Note: This. condition is in addition to Proffered Condition 1 of Case
89SN0179. With the approval of this request, Proffered'Condition 3
of Case 89SN0179 shall be deleted:)
(STAFF/CPC)
.-
Architectural appearance ofthe proposed building addition, including
modifications to the existing building, shall accomplish a consistent
overall design using similar colors, materials and applieation that '
address the. rooftop equipment screening and:upgrade the eXisting
building to be compatible with the architecture of Harbour Pointe
Shopping Center and/or the Japanese restaUrant within the project,
(P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
LoCation:
South line of Hull Street Road, east of Deer Run Drive. Tax IDs 728-673,8137. and 8740
(Sheet 15).'
Existing Zoning:
Neighborhood Business (C-2)
Size:
1.0 acre
Existing Land Use:
Commercial (Virginia Paint Company)
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Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North
South
East
West
- C-3; Commercial
- R-12; Single family residential or vacant
- C-2; Commercial
- 0-2; Office
UTILITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
This request will have no impact on' these facilities.
LAND USE
Comprehensive'Plan:
The Upper Swift Creek Plan suggests the request property and surrounding area is
-appropriate for mixed use corridor use which includes corporate office, multifamily
residential and neighborhood commercial and convenience uses.
Area Development Trends:
Adjacent properties to the north and' east are zoned Community Business (C-3) and
NeighbOrhood Business (C-2) and are occupied by commercial-uses or are vacant. Properties
to the south are zoned Residential (R- 12) and are occupied by single family residential use
within the Deer Run Subdivision or are vacant. Adjacent property to the west is zoned
Corporate Office (0-2) and is ocCUpied by office use or is vacant: It is anticipated that a mix
of office, multifamily residential and neighborhood commercial uses will continue in the area
in accordance with the Plan.
Zoning History:
On September 27, 1989, the Board of Supervisors, upon a favorable recommendation from
the Planning Commission, approved rezoning of the request property frOm Agricultural (A)
to Convenience Business (B-l) (CaSe 89SN0179). This approval was subject.to a buffer
condition and acceptance of proffered conditions relative to hours of operation, a buffer
along the southern boundary, uses and a limit on tenant space size and number permitted.
· On August 28, 1991, theBoard of Supervisors, upon a favorable'recommendatiOn from the
Planning Commission, approved an amendment to the previous zoning (Case 89SN0179) to
Permit radio, television and other home entertainmem sales and service in addition to those
uses permitted by the previous case. (Case 91 SN0224)
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Current Proposal:
With this request the applicant proposes to add furniture sales as a permitted use and to
delete Proffered Condition 3 of Case 89SN0179 which limits individual tenant space size.
Uses;
With the approval of this request, fiamiture sales would be permitted in addition to thOseuses
permitted by the previous cases. (Proffered Condition 1)
Site Design:
The request property lies within an Emerging Growth District Area. The Zoning Ordinance
specifically addresses 'access, _parking, landscaping,' setbacks, signs, bUffers,' utilities,
architectural treatment and screening. The purpose of the Emerging Growth District
Standards is to promote high quality, well,designed projects.. Development of the request
property will be subject tothe requirements of the Emerging GrowthDistriet Area,:exeept as
otherwise established for'architecture as diseussedherein.
Architecture".
Proffered Condition 2 requires, the architectural appearance of the proposed building
addition, including modifications to the existing building, to accomplish aeonsistent overall,-
design Using similar, colors, materials and application that address the rooftop equipment
screening and upgrade the existing building to be COmpatible .with the architecture :of
HarbourPointe ShoppingCenter and/or the Japanese restaurant within theprojeet. ThiS will
result in visual improvements to the property which would not be realizedif this request is
not approved.
CONCLUSIONS
While the Upper Swift Creek Plan suggests the request property and surrounding area is approPriate
for mixed use corridor use, which includes corporate office, multifamily residential, and
neighborhood commercial and convenience uses, the majority'ofthe property has already been
developed with commercial uses similar in intensity to the proposed use.
Improvemems to the property will be realized through this amendment:and acceptance of Proffered
Condition 2 which provides that,-with the proposed buildin, g addition, modificatiOns to the existing
building will be incorporated :to achieve overall compatibility with-specific surrounding
developments.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
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CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (1/20/04):
The applicant accepted, the recommendation. One (1) person spoke in support of the request.
On motion of Mr. Bass, seconded by Mr. Litton, the Commission recommended approval of
this request and acceptance of the proffered conditions on page 2.
AYES: Unanimous.
The Boardof Supervisors, on WedneSday, February 25, 2004, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take under
consideration this request.
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