17SN0801
CASE NUMBER: 17SN0801
APPLICANT: Gary Sutton
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY,
VIRGINIA
MIDLOTHIAN DISTRICT
STAFF’S ANALYSIS
AND RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors Hearing:
JULY 26, 2017
Board of Supervisors Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
Applicant’s Contact:
GARY SUTTON (804-347-6439)
Planning Department Case Manager:
RYAN RAMSEY (804-768-7592)
0.7 Acre – 6539 Walmsley Boulevard
REQUEST
Conditional use to permit a business (small engine repair) incidental to a dwelling unit in a
Residential (R-7) District.
Notes:
A.Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions.
B.Conditions, an Exhibit, and previously approved zoning conditions are located in Attachments 1 -3.
SUMMARY
A small engine repair shop incidental to a dwelling has operated on the property since 2007.
Conditional use approval for this use was initially granted in December 2013. The applicant seeks
renewal of the conditional use to permit the small engine repair shopfrom his home.
RECOMMENDATION
APPROVAL
PLANNING
COMMISSION
APPROVAL
STAFF As conditioned, impacts on adjacent residential development will
continue to be minimized.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
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Comprehensive Plan
Classification: MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
The designation suggests the property is appropriate for various residential types including, but not
limited to, single family, two-family, zero lot line, townhouse, condominium and multifamily dwellings
with a density of 4.0 to 8.0 dwelling per acre.
Surrounding Land Uses and Development
Walmsley Boulevard
Single-family
Residential
Church
Multi-family Residential
(Danzler Place Townhomes)
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Ryan Ramsey (804-768-7592) ramseyrp@chesterfield.gov
Zoning History
Case Number Request
14SN0514 Conditional use to permit a business from the home for small engine repair.
ApprovedConditions limited use to the “work shop” and a fenced outside storage area for
(12/2013) three (3) years, expiring in December 2016.
Proposal
The applicant is seeking to renew a conditional use for an existing business from the home to
permit small engine repair for lawnmower equipment. The applicant’s operation consists of a
detached workshop and an outside work area as depicted on the Exhibit (Attachment 2). This
business has operated on the request property since 2007.A small engine repair shop is first
permitted by-right in the Community Business (C-3) District. Small engine repair is not permitted as
a business from the home. Consequently, a conditional use is required.
The applicant has operated this business from the home without any complaints since approval of
a conditional use was granted in December 2013.
The following provides an overview of conditions recommended by staff to minimize the impact of
the use on area properties:
General Overview
Requirements Details
Limited to the applicant only
Ownership
Condition 1
Limited to small engine repair, incidental to a dwelling
Use
Condition 2
Limit location of use to the “work shop” and fenced
outside work area, shown on Exhibit. No new buildings
Location of Repair
permitted to accommodate this use.
Condition 3
Client drop-off and pick-up: Monday – Friday, 6
p.m. to 8 p.m.
Hours of Operation
Repair activity and client drop-off and pick-up:
Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Condition 4
No employees and no more than 2 clients on the
Employees & Clientsproperty at a time.
Condition 5
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General Overview(Continued)
Requirements Details
1 freestanding sign, no to exceed 5 square feet in area and
Signage 4 feet in height.
Condition 6
Maintain a 6’ tall privacy fence around outside storage
Screening area adjacent to work shop, shown on the Exhibit.
Condition 7
As conditioned, the use would be limited in scale, scope, and duration, which would limit its
impact on adjacent property owners.
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COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Jim Banks (804-748-1037)banksj@chesterfield.gov
The Comprehensive Plan, which includes the Thoroughfare Plan, identifies county-wide
transportation needs that are expected to mitigate traffic impacts of future growth. The
anticipated traffic impact of the proposal has been evaluated and it is anticipated to be
minimal.
FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Staff Contact: Anthony Batten (804-717-6167) battena@chesterfield.gov
Nearby Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Facilities
Fire Station The Manchester Fire Station, Company Number 2
EMS Facility The Manchester Fire Station, Company Number 2
This request will have minimal impact on Fire and EMS.
UTILITIES
Staff Contact: Jamie Bland (804-751-4439) blandj@chesterfield.gov
The proposed request will not impact the public water and wastewater systems.
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Brian Lokker (804-674-2384)
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Staff Contact: Rebeccah Ward (804-748-1028) wardr@chesterfield.gov
PARKS AND RECREATION
Staff Contact: Stuart Connock (804-751-4484) ConnockS@chesterfield.gov
We haveno comment on this request.
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittals
4/5/17 Application submitted
Planning Commission
6/20/17Citizen Comments:
No citizens spoke to this request.
Recommendation –APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS IN
ATTACHMENT 1
Motion: Jones Second: Jackson
AYES: Sloan, Jackson, Freye, Jonesand Wallin
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m., will consider
this request.
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ATTACHMENT 1
CONDITIONS
Note: The following conditions are recommended by both the Planning Commission and staff.
1. Non-Transferable Ownership: This Conditional Use approval shall be granted exclusively
to Gary Sutton, and shall not be transferable nor run with the land. (P)
2.Use Permitted: This Conditional Use approval shall be for the operation of a business
(small engine repair), incidental to a dwelling. (P)
2.Location of Repair Activity: All repair activity associated with this use, shall be
accomplished within the “Work Shop” or the fenced area adjoining the “Work Shop”, as
designated on the Exhibit, dated May 22, 2017. Outside storage of materials or
equipment associated with this use shall be prohibited. No new building construction shall
be permitted to accommodate this use. (P)
3.Hours of Operation:
a.Client pick-up and drop-off of equipment shall be limited to Monday through
Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6
p.m.
b. Repair activity of equipment shall be limited to Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.
to 6 p.m. (P)
4.Employees and Clients: No employees, other than the applicant, shall be permitted to
work on the premises for the small engine repair shop. No more than two clients shall
be permitted on the property at any one time. (P)
5.Signage: One freestanding sign, not exceeding five (5) square feet in area and four (4)
feet in height, shall be permitted to identify the small engine repair shop. (P)
6.Screening: A six (6) foot tall privacy fence shall be maintained adjacent to the “Work
Shop”, as designated on the Exhibit, so as to screen the outside work area from adjacent
properties and Danzler Road. (P)
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ATTACHMENT 2
EXHIBIT
May 22, 2017
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ATTACHMENT 3
APPROVED CONDITIONS (14SN0514)
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