04SN0221-May26.pdfMay 26, 2004 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
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Mary Key
Matoaca Magisterial District
Grange Hall Elementary, Bailey Bridge Middle
and Manchester High School Attendance Zones
Northeast Quadrant of Physic Hill-and Celtic Roads
REQUEST: Rezoning from Residential (R-!5) to. Agricultural (A).
PROPOSED LAND USE:
Agricultural uses are planned. SPecifically, the applicant proposes to 'keep a
maximum of four (4) horses on siteand have a private kennel for a maximum of four
(4) dogs. (Proffered.Conditions 1 and 3)
PLANNING COMMISSION .RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROFFERED CONDITIONS oN
PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reason:.
The proposed Zoning and land me:conform with the Southern and Western Area Plan which
designates the request property, as part' of the Rural Conservation Area where activities
should be limited primarily to agricultural and forestal'USes with isolated single family
residences permitted on lots larger ,than five (5) acres.
(NOTE: THE ONLY CONDITION THAT MAY BE IMPOSED IS A BUFFER CONDITION. THE
PROPERTY OWNER(S) MAY PROFFER. OTHER CONDITIONSi THE CONDITIONS NOTED
Providing a FIRST CHOICE Community Through-Excellence in Public Service
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 RECOMMENDEDBY
THE PLANNING COMMISSION.)
PROFFERED CONDITIONS
(STAFF/CPC) 1.
Any stock, farm use. shall be limited to the keeping of four (4) horses.
(STAFF/CPC) 2.
All facilities and areas associated with the keeping of stock animals
(stables, pastures, etc.) shall be cleaned and made free of waste on a
regular basis.. In addition, the property owner shall employ a means
of eliminating any odor problems and propagation .of insects.
(STAFF/CPC)
3. Any private kennel use shall:be limited tothe keeping of four (4) dogs.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
Northeast quadrant of Physic Hill and Celtic Roads. Tax IDs 721-654-1741, 2751
5431, 7411 and 9017 (Sheet23).
Existing Zoning:
R-15
3958,
Size:
9:8 acres
Existing Land Use:
Single family residential;Site known as Physic Hill (circa' 1815) designated a County
Historic Landmark by-the Board of Supervisors on January 10, 1990
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North, South and West - R-15; Single .family residemial or.vacant
East - A; Single family residential or vacant
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UTILITIES
Public Water System:
A six (6) inch water line extends along the eastern side of Celtic Road. In addition, an eight
(8) inch water line extends along the south side of Physic Hill Road. Both of these water
lines are adjacent to the lots within this request. The existing home located on a portion of
the request property (Tax ID 721-654-5431) is connected to the public water system. Use of
the public water system is required by County Code.
Public Wastewater System:
The public wastewater system is not available2 The existing home is served by a privately
maintained septic system.
Private Septic System
Any expanded usage of the existing septic system will require Health Department approval.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainage and Erosion:
The majority of the.property drains into an existinglake lOcated partially on this and adjacent
properties and then through tributaries to the Appomattox River. There are currently no
existing or anticipated drainage or erosion pmblerns.
PUBLIC .FACILITIES
The need for fire, school, library, park and transportation facilities is identified in the Public
Facilities Plan, the Thoroughfare Plan and the Capital ImproVement Program. This request will not
result in-an increase in the number of permitted dwelling units. Accordingly, there is no net increase
in the impact on capital facilities.
LAND USE
Comprehensive-Plan:
Lies within the boundaries' of the SoUthern and Westem Area-Plan which designates the
property as part of the Rural Conservation Area where activities should be limited primarily
to agricultural and foreStal uses with isolated single family residences permitted on lots larger
than five (5) acres.
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Area Development Trends:
Surrounding properties to the north, south and east are zOned Residential (R-15)and. are
occupied by single family residential uses within PhySic HilI Subdivision or are vacant.
Properties to the west are zoned Agricultural (A) and. are occupied, by single family
residential uses or are vacant. It is anticipated that the area Will remain agricultural .and
forested and that planned develoPment wilt be deferred for twenty (20) years unless adequate
provision is made earlier for public infrastructure improvements.
Zoning HistOry:
On January 10, 1990,'the Board of Supervisors, upon a favorable recommendation by the
Planning Commission, approvedHistoric Landmark DeSignation (Case 89HP0427)on a
portion of the request property, known as Physic Hill, circa 18t 5.' '
On March 9,-2004, the Historic Preservation Committee approved a Certi'fieate' -of
Appropriateness for a wood board fence at Physic. Hill.
Use Limitations:
Should this request be approved, uses permitted in the Zoning Ordinance in an Agricultural
(A) DiStn'ct such as typicalagricultural activities m include, farming, keeping of livestock,
etc. would' be allowed.on the request Property, except thatproffered conditiOns limit any
stock farm use to the keeping of a maximum °f four (4) horses:and any private kennel shall
be limited to the keeping of a maximum of four (4).dogs (Proffered ConditiOns. I and 3).
Residential uses would continUe tobe permitted as are permitted.under the current zoning.
In this particular instance, the subject property is comprised iof six (6~) Parcels, zoned
Residential (R-15), which were recorded as part of Physic Hill Subdivision, Section C, in
1968._ As previously stated; -one. (1). oftheparcels (Tax ID 721,654,5431) and its structures
are recognized as a County historic landmark. Any exterior mOdifications'on this.parCel will
require a Certificate of APpropriateness. Single _family. dWellings could cUrrently:be
constructed on the remaining, parcels in accOrdanCe with the-requkements of the Zoning.
Ordinance. Should this request be approved, single familYdwellings would still be permitted
on the remaining parcels subject to Ordinance standards'which would be based on their.
original recordation'date of 1968~ '
CONCLUSIONS -
The proposed zoning and land. use conform'with the Southern and Western Area Plan which
designates 'the request property as part.of the Rural Conservation-Area where activities should be
limited primarily to agricultural and forestal uses with isolated single, family residences permittedon
lots larger than five (5) acres.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recOmmended.
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CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting' (4/20/04):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. Following discussions, there was no opposition
present.
On motion of Mr. Bass, seconded.by Mr. Litton, the Commission .recommended approval
and acceptance of the proffered condition on page 2.
AYES:'. Unanimous.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, May 26, 2004, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take under
consideration this request.
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