17SN0604
CASE NUMBER: 17SN0604
APPLICANT: Faye B. Whitlock
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
BERMUDA DISTRICT
AND RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors (BOS) Hearing:
MARCH 14, 2018
BOS Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
FAYE B. WHITLOCK (804-243-2555)
Planning Department Case Manager:
DREW NOXON (804-796-7122)
0.3 Acres 3907 Ivyridge Drive
REQUEST
Conditional use to permit recreational equipment parking and storage in a Residential (R-7) District.
Notes: A. Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions.
B. Conditions and an exhibit are located in Attachments 1 & 2.
SUMMARY
Continued parking of a recreational vehicle (a tow-behind camper) within the side yard of a
residential lot is planned. The applicant does not plan to meet the Ordinance restriction that the
recreational vehicle be parked in the rear yard.
RECOMMENDATIONS
PLANNING APPROVAL
COMMISSION
DENIAL
Parking location has substantial visual impact on adjoining neighbors and
the streetscape
STAFF
No screening measures can be installed on the property to mitigate visual
impact
Alternative parking location is available
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ISSUES
Department Issue
Recreational vehicle is located within a side yard and in clear view
of the adjoining street (Ivyridge Drive) and adjoining property
owners
Screening measures (6-foot tall fence) will not effectively screen
PLANNING
the RV
Inadequate space for plantings along left-side property line
Alternative location behind the dwelling would more effectively
minimize views of recreational vehicle from street
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Comprehensive Plan (The Chester Plan)
Classification: RESIDENTIAL
The designation suggests the property is appropriate for 2.5 dwellings per acre or less.
Surrounding Land Uses & Development
Ivyridge Drive
Single-family residential
uses
-Ivyridge Subdivision
Ivyridge Court
Petersburg Street
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Drew Noxon (804-796-7122) noxona@chesterfield.gov
Proposal
The applicant has been parking a recreational vehicle on the property since late 2013. In August
2016, the Planning Department received a complaint relative to the parking of a 33-foot long tow-
behind camper within the side yard. In November of 2017, the applicant sold the camper and
purchased a larger tow-behind camper measuring approximately 40 feet long, 8.6 feet wide and
13 feet tall. The vehicle is currently stored in the driveway within the left side yard as shown in the
figure below.
Ivyridge Drive
Recreational Vehicle
Parking Area
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The Zoning Ordinance permits the parking and storage of recreational equipment within a
residential district with certain restrictions:
No more than two (2) items of equipment permitted to be stored outside of an
enclosed building
Equipment is located in the rear yard with minimum setbacks from the rear and
side property lines
Except for repair, wheels on the equipment are not removed
Equipment is not used for living or commercial purposes; and,
Equipment is not connected to utility services.
These ordinance restrictions are designed to minimize impacts of larger vehicles and equipment
on area residential development and the streetscape. If any of these restrictions cannot be met,
the use may be allowed by conditional use.
The applicants recreational vehicle complies with the ordinance restrictions except that the
vehicle is parked within the side yard of and does not meet the minimum
side yard setback of five (5) feet. Therefore, the applicant is seeking conditional use approval to
permit parking of the recreational equipment at their residence.
Alternative Parking & Storage Location
An alternative location for the recreational vehicle was recommended by staff to the applicant.
This alternate location is highlighted on the map on the following page. By locating the
recreational vehicle to the rear of the dwelling, the use restrictions for parking and storage of the
vehicle would be achieved. By being further removed from the street and having an existing
privacy fence along the side and rear property lines, visibility of the recreational vehicle to
adjoining property owners and the street would be significantly reduced. The property slopes
downward towards the left side property line and an existing pool and patio are located as close as
14.7 feet from the left side boundary. Staff recognizes that parking the vehicle in this location
would possibly require grading of the rear yard, a retaining wall, and removal of a portion of the
existing pool patio.
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Alternative Recreational Vehicle Parking Area
Ivyridge Drive
Current &
Proposed RV
Location
Pool
Alternative RV Location
(Within Rear Yard)
While staff is not supportive of permitting the vehicle in its current location, the following provides
an overview of conditions that may reduce the impact of this use on area properties should the
Commission wish to recommend approval of this request. The applicant has suggested that the RV
can be moved further back behind the front of the home, which would bring the vehicle to a
location that is in line with the rear yard of the neighboring property located at 12402 Ivyridge
Court. In addition, the applicant is agreeable to constructing a 6-foot tall fence to minimize the
views from the street and neighboring properties.
General Overview
Requirements Details
Limited to the applicant, only
Ownership
Condition 1
Limited to 1 recreational vehicle, not to exceed 2 axles
Use
and 40 feet in length
Condition 2
Driveway within side yard
Location & Setback of Vehicle
17 feet behind the front wall of the home
Exhibit A, Condition 3
6-foot tall fence with gate across driveway, and
Screening of vehicle
extending along left side property line for length of RV
Exhibit A, Condition 4
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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 Chester Fire Station, Company Number 1
EMS Facility The Chester Fire Station, Company Number 1
This request will have minimal impact on Fire and EMS.
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF 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
UTILITIES
Staff Contact: Jamie Bland (804-751-4439) blandj@chesterfield.gov
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Staff Contact: Rebeccah Ward (804-748-1028) wardr@chesterfield.gov
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittals
10/10/16 Application submitted
Community Meeting
12/7/16 Issues Discussed:
Concerns expressed relative to precedence and proliferation of permitting
recreational vehicles outside of a rear yard
Visibility of recreational vehicle from the street
Planning Commission
12/20/16 Action DEFERRED TO MARCH 21, 2017 OWN
3/21/17 Action DEFERRED TO JULY 18, 2017 OWN MOTION
7/18/17 Action DEFERRED TO OCTOBER 17, 2017 OWN
MOT
10/17/17 Action DEFERRED TO FEBRUARY 20, 2018 OWN
2/20/18 Citizen Comments:
Several citizens spoke in support of the application.
Commission Comments:
Mr. Sloan made a statement commending the applicant on working with staff
to include conditions that mitigate the visibility of the recreational vehicle.
Recommendation APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS IN
ATTACHMENT 1
Motion: Sloan Second: Jones
AYES: Sloan, Jackson, Jones and Stariha
ABSENT: Freye
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 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 staff and the Planning Commission.
1. Non-Transferable Ownership. This Conditional Use approval shall be granted exclusively to
Faye B. Whitlock, and shall not be transferable nor run with the land. (P)
2. Use. This Conditional Use approval shall be for the parking of one (1) recreational vehicle
having no more than two (2) axels and no greater than forty (40) feet in length. (P)
3. Location of Recreational Vehicle. The recreational vehicle shall be parked within the side yard,
as shown on Exhibit A. The parked recreational vehicle shall be setback a minimum of one-half
(0.5) foot from the side property line and 17 feet behind the front wall of the garage on the
existing dwelling. (P)
4. Screening. A six (6)-foot tall fence and gate shall be constructed across the driveway and along
the left side property line for the entire length of the vehicle in accordance with Exhibit A. (P)
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ATTACHMENT 2
EXHIBIT, Alternative RV Location and Screening Proposed by Applicant
Ivyridge Drive
12402 Ivyridge Court
6-foot tall fence
Recreational Vehicle
Parking Area
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