04SN0258-July28.pdfJuly 28, 2004 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
REQUEST:
PROPOSED LAND USE:
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RObert Reid and Melody Reid
Bermuda Magisterial District
West line of Happy Hill Road
Rezoning from Agricultural (A) to' General Industrial (1-2)..
Industrial uses are planned.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMRNDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
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The proposed zoning and uses complY with the SoUthem JefferSon Davis CorridOr,
Plan which suggests the property is. appropria(te fo~ light industrial uses to include 14
and I-2 uses. - · ' .
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The proposed land use is compatible with existing and anticipated deVelOpmentalong
this portion of the Jefferson Davis Highway Corridor and Happy Hill Road
The requirements ofthe Zoning Ordinance fUrtherensUre land me-comPatibility with
area development.
Providing a FIRST CHOiCE.Community Through Excellence in Public Service.
(NOTE: THE ONLY CONDITION THAT MAY BE IMPOSED IS A BUFFER CONDITION.
THE PROPERTY OWNER(S) MAY PROFFER OTHER CONDITIONS.)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
Fronts the west line of Happy Hill Road, north of Jefferson Davis HighwaY. Tax ID 800-
632-3880 (Sheet 41).
Existing Zoning:
A
Size:
1.4 acres
Existing Land Use:
Vacant
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North - I-2; Industrial
South - I-2; Vacant
East - I- 1; Vacant
West - A and C-5; 'Commercial
UTILITIES
Public Water System:
The public water system is not readily available to serve-this site. The closest extendable
water line is an eight (8) inch tine that eXtends along the western side of Jefferson Davis
Highway..An off-site eXtension of approximately 1,400hundred feet willbe reqUired:to
provide public water service to this site. While this site. is not bOund to the .conditions of
SectiOn 18-60 of the CoUnty Code, requiring the useofpublie water, the Utilities Department
has recommended that public water be used. The-apPlicant intends to serve this site with-a
private well.
Private Water System:
The Health Department must approve any.new well, or the expanded usage of an existing
well.
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Public Wastewater System:
The public wastewater system is not readily available to serve the request site. The closest
extendable wastewater line is the thirty (30) inch TimSbury Creek Wastewater Trunk Line,
approximately 1,900 feet northeast of this site.-While this site is'not bound to the conditions
of Section 18-60 of the County Code, requiring the use of public wastewater, the Utilities
Department has recommended that the public wastewater system be used. The applicant
intends to serve this site'with a private septic 'system.
Private Septic System:
The Health Department must approve any new'septic system, or the expanded usage of an
existing, septic system.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The property drains east and then via small channels and tributaries to TimSbury Creek. There are
no existing or anticipated on- or off-site drainage or erosion problems.
PUBLIC .FACILITIES
Fire Service:
The DutCh Gap Fire Station, Company Number' 14, and Bensley Bermuda Volunteer Rescue
Squad currently provide fire protection and emergency medical service (EMS). This request
will have only minimal impact on fire and EMS. When the prOperty is developed, the
number of hydrants, quantity ofwater needed for fire protection and access requirements will
be evaluated during the plans review process.
Transportation:
The development of the property (1.4 acres) is anticipated to have a minimal impact on the
existing transportation network.
In 1986, the Virginia Department of. Transportation placed a 'No Through Truck Traffic"
Restriction on Happy Hill Road from Woods Edge Road, south for a distance of
approximately 0.6 mile. Any.track, tmck and trailer, or semi-trailer combination, except
pickup or panel tracks must access the property by using the southern part of Happy Hill
Road and Route 1/301.
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LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Southern JeffersOn Davis Corridor Plan~'which suggests the
property is appropriate for light industrial uses which inclUdes moderate industrial uses such
as the 1-2 uses.
Area Development Trends:
A mix of agricultural,-commercial and industrial zoning and land uses or vacant, land
characterizes properties along this portion ofthe Jefferson. Davis Highway Corridor and Happy
Hill Road.
Development Standards:
The property currently lies within a Post Development Area. The Zoning .Ordinance
specifically addresses access, 'landscaping, setbacks, parking, signs, buffers, utilities and
screening of outside storage for properties, in this District. The purpose of the POst
Development Area'Standards is to provide flexible design Criteria in areas that have already
experienced development and'ensure continuity of'develOpment. Redevelopment of the.
property or new construction must comply with these standards.
CONCLUSIONS
The proposed zoning and uses comply with the Southern Jefferson Davis Corridor' Plan which
suggests the property is appropriate for light industrial uses which includes those usespermitted-in I-
1 and 1-2 Districts. The proposed zoning is compatible with existing and anticipated development
along this portion of the Jefferson Davis Highway Corridor and Happy Hill Road. In addition, the
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance further ensure land use compatibility with area development.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (6/15/04):
The applicants accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Gulley, the Commission recommended approval
of this request.
AYES: Unanimous.
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The Board of Supervisors, on 'Wednesday, July 28, 2004, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take under
consideration this request.
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