18SN0519
CASE NUMBER:18SN0519
APPLICANTS: Teri C. Pruitt and W. S. Carnes, Inc.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
DALE DISTRICT
ANALYSIS
AND RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors Hearing:
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Board of Supervisors Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
Agent:
ADENA PATTERSON (804-775-7764)
Planning Department Case Manager:
DARLA ORR (804-717-6533)
7.8 Acres 9761 Iron Bridge Road
REQUEST
Conditional use planned development to permit exceptions to ordinance requirements relative to
architectural treatment in the Courthouse Design District. Specifically, exceptions are requested
to allow an alternative to the Federalist and Colonial architectural style and to eliminate the
requirement that buildings be compatible with buildings in close proximity to the proposed
development and within the same project.
Notes:
A.Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions.
B.Proffered condition, Textual Statement, and exhibit are located in Attachments 1 - 3.
SUMMARY
Commercial development is planned on the property which is located in the Courthouse Design
District. The Zoning Ordinance includes specific requirements for architectural treatment of
buildings within this design district to encourage compatibility with historic structures within, and
in proximity to, the Government Center Complex. The applicants are seeking exceptions to these
requirements and have proffered alternative architectural designs, as outlined on page 4 and
Attachments 2 and 3.
RECOMMENDATIONS
APPROVAL
PLANNING
As conditioned, a quality development is planned that should enhance the area
COMMISSION
AYES: Sloan, Jackson, Freye and Wallin NAYES: Jones
PLANNING APPROVAL
Approval offers flexibility in building design
STAFF
As proffered, architectural plans will result in a well-designed quality
development which should enhance the area.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
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Comprehensive Plan
Classification: CORPORATE OFFICE
The designation suggests the property is appropriate for professional or administrative offices or
similar uses.
Surrounding Land Uses and Development
Government Center Complex
Iron Bridge Road
Residential structures
along Iron Bridge Road
Lori Road
Shopping Center
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Darla Orr (804-717-6533) orrd@chesterfield.gov
Zoning History
Case Number Request
73SN0038 Rezone to General Business (C-5); portion of request property
Approved
(5/1973)
14SN0542 Rezone to Community Business (C-3); portion of request property
Approved
Conditions limited to uses so as to exclude automobile oriented uses such as
(2/2014)
gasoline sales, automobile repair, sales, service, rental and washes
Courthouse Design District Standards
The request property is located within the Courthouse Area Design District which recognizes the
area around the historic County Courthouse and Government Complex as being unique. The
purpose of the Courthouse Area Design District is to provide standards to encourage and enhance
Colonial and Federalist architectural features that are compatible with the historic structures
within, and in proximity to, the Chesterfield County Government Complex. These standards
requirebuildings to be compatible with Federalist and Colonial architecture as exemplified by the
historic Chesterfield Courthouse and other buildings, with architectural features including
articulation of doors and windows, ornamentation, and use of certain materials and varied façade
and roof designs. Architectural compatibility with buildings located within the same project or
within the same block or directly across any road is required.
Proposal
Conditional use planned development is requested to permit exceptions to the architectural
requirements in the Zoning Ordinance for the Courthouse Design District. The applicants seek the
ability to provide a commercial project where the buildings are not required to be compatible,
within the project, within the same block or directly across any road. An exception to permit
buildings which are not architecturally compatible with Federalist and Colonial styles is also
requested.
The applicants have offered the following in lieu of the architectural standards of the Courthouse
Design District (Textual Statement and Exhibit A Attachments 2 and 3):
Modern/contemporary architectural detailing would be permitted
Architectural compatibility of buildings not required on-site, within same block or
directly across roads
Building materials may include brick, stone, cast stone, EIFS, glass, aluminum, and other
composite or similar materials
Building form should be one or more stories; variation across the structure as
architecturally appropriate.
Design, materials, and architectural styles provided they are consistent with the quality
depicted in Exhibit A, unless the Director approves alternatives
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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.
Nearby Fire/EMS Facilities
The Airport Fire Station, Company Number 15
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.
UTILITIES
Staff Contact: Jamie Bland (804-751-4439) blandj@chesterfield.gov
The use of public water and wastewater was proffered under Case 14SN0542. (Condition 1)
The proposed request to change the architecture will not impact public water and wastewater
systems.
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Jim Banks (804-748-1037) banksj@chesterfield.gov
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Jonathan Phillippe (804-674-2560) jonathan.phillippe@vdot.virginia.gov
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Staff Contact: Rebeccah Ward (804-748-1028) WardR@chesterfield.gov
This request will not impact these facilities.
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittals
7/7/17 Application submitted
9/13/17 Application amended
8/18 & Revised proffered conditions and exhibit submitted
9/10/17
Community Meeting
9/8/17 Issues Discussed
Purpose of Courthouse Area Overlay District standards; history of their
application in area
Standards have resulted in attractive buildings
Additional construction and maintenance costs to developers
Planning Commission
9/19/17 Citizen Comments:
One citizen spoke in opposition to this request. Concern was expressed that
neighboring and area developments have complied with Ordinance design
standards for the Courthouse Design District.
Commission Discussion:
Mr. Jackson stated that the design and architecture of the proposed
development was presented to neighbors at the community meeting. As a
result of proffered conditionquality
development that should enhance the area.
Recommendation APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE PROFFERED CONDITION IN
ATTACHMENT 1
Motion: Jackson Second: Freye
AYES: Sloan, Jackson, Freye and Wallin
NAYES: Jones
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m., will
consider this request.
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ATTACHMENT 1
PROFFERED CONDITION
(September 8, 2017)
Note: The following proffered conditions are recommended by both the Planning Commission
and Staff.
-2298 of
the Code of Virginia (1950 as amended) and the Zoning Ordinance of Chesterfield County, for
themselves and their successors or assigns, proffer that the development of the Property
known as Chesterfield County Tax Identification Number 769-662-7458, 770-662-1443, 770-
662-1615, 770-662-3320, 770-662-
according to the following conditions if, and only if, the Conditional Use Planned Development
to by the Owners, the proffers shall immediately be null and void and of no further force or
effect.
1.Master Plan. The Textual Statement dated June 29, 2017, last revised September 8,
2017, shall be considered the Master Plan. (P)
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ATTACHMENT 2
TEXTUAL STATEMENT
(September 8, 2017)
Conditional Use Planned Development ("CUPD") to permit a zoning ordinance exception, as
described below, for property known as Chesterfield County Tax Identification Number 769-662-
7458, 770-662-1443, 770-662-1615, 770-662-3320, 770-662-
Exhibit A Architectural Examples prepared by W. S. Carnes, dated 9/8/2017.
Exceptions
1.Exception to the Courthouse Design District to allow the architectural design of buildings
that is different from the Federalist and Colonial architecture exemplified by the existing
historic structures in the District. The architecture on the Property might not be
reflective of the architecture of those identified historic structures, but it may be based
on an aesthetic that includes modern/contemporary detailing.
2.Exception to the Courthouse Design District that requires the architectural treatment of
buildings to be compatible with buildings located on-site, those located within the same
block, or those directly across any road.
3.Exception to Sec. 19.1-317 A and B of the Zoning Ordinance so that the architectural
treatment of buildings, materials, massing, scale, colors, features, and style of buildings
within the project do not need to be consistent or compatible.
Conditions
1.Architectural materials may include but not limited to brick, stone, cast stone, EIFS,
glass, aluminum, and other composite materials, or similar materials. The building form
should be one or more stories with variation across the structure as architecturally
appropriate.
2.The Director of Planning shall have the authority to approve alternatives to the design,
materials, and architectural styles provided they are consistent with the general quality
depicted in Exhibit A.
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ATTACHMENT 3
EXHIBIT A
(September 8, 2017)
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