18SN0733
CASE NUMBER: 18SN0733
APPLICANTS: Chesterfield County Planning Commission
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
MIDLOTHIAN DISTRICT
AND RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors (BOS) Hearing:
JUNE 27, 2018
BOS Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
ANDREW GILLIES (804-748-1395)
Planning Department Case Manager:
DARLA ORR (804-717-6533)
9.8 Acres 1611 County Line Road
REQUEST
Conditional use to permit a private museum in an Agricultural (A) District. Specifically, a private
museum for a non-profit civic club which stores and maintains historical railroad cars onsite is
proposed.
Notes:
A.Conditions may be imposed, or the property owner may proffer conditions.
B.Conditions and existing zoning conditions are located in Attachments 1-3.
SUMMARY
The Old Dominion Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society has kept
historical railroad cars and engines on the property since 1975 (Case 75AN0003).
In 2012, Conditional Use approval was granted to permit the operation of a private museum by the
Chapter which would periodically include special fundraising events. The 2012 approval was granted
for 5 years which expired in March 2017. Approval is requested to permit continued operation of
the private museum by the Chapter.
RECOMMENDATION
PLANNING APPROVAL
COMMISSION
APPROVAL
As conditioned, impacts on neighboring properties are minimized.
STAFF
Use is compatible with existing and anticipated area development.
There are no known adverse impacts on area properties.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
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Comprehensive Plan
Classification: PHASED SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL
The designation suggests the property is limited generally to 5-acre lots until public utilities and facilities
are available. At such time, appropriate for residential use maximum of 2.0 dwellings per acre.
Surrounding Land Uses and Development
Single-family dwellings on
County Line Rd
large acreage parcels;
agricultural or vacant
Norfolk Southern
Railroad
Vacant/Agricultural
Mt Hermon Rd
Zoned I-1; single
family residential
or vacant
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Darla Orr (804-717-6533) orrd@chesterfield.gov
Zoning History
Case Number Request
Special exception to permit the grounds and facilities for a non-profit civic club
(Old Dominion Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society)
75A003
Approved
Maintenance and storage of historical railroad cars and engines permitted
(2/1975)
Conditions included a site layout plan; permitted a maximum of 30 cars and
engines; and tree preservation
Conditional use to permit a private museum for the Chapter including periodic
12SN0169 special events
Approved
Conditions limited approval for 5 years to the Chapter only and established
(3/2012)
development standards for any buildings and hours and frequency of any
special events
Proposal
The Chapter plans to continue maintenance and storage of historical railroad cars and engines.
As a private museum, the Chapter is responsible for the procurement, preservation, and display
of the artifacts.
While no events have been held to date, the Chapter does propose to hold periodic special
events to help raise funds for the maintenance and preservation of the railroad cars and
engines stored on the property.
These events would typically be held on Saturdays and begin in the morning (e.g. 9:00 a.m.) and
end in the early evening (7:00 p.m.). Attendance to these events will be by invitation only.
During these special events, The Chapter will utilize its historic passenger coaches and engines
for excursion train rides.
Development Standards:
Existing zoning Case 75A003 Conditions of this case would still be applicable. These conditions
require tree preservation and specific road and parking treatments, and limit signage and the
number of railroad cars/engines permitted. (Attachment 3)
Case 12SN0169 and Current Proposal - Staff recommends the same conditions of Case 12SN0169
(Attachment 2) be imposed with this request, except that staff finds the 5-year time limit is
unnecessary. There have been no known adverse impacts from the 2012 approval. The conditions
would limit approval to the Chapter only, address site development standards, and establish
frequency and hours of operation of special events. (Conditions 1-5 Attachment 1)
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COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Steve Adams (804-751-4461) adamsst@chesterfield.gov
The Comprehensive Plan, which includes the ŷƚƩƚǒŭŷŅğƩĻ tƌğƓ, identifies county-wide
transportation needs that are expected to mitigate traffic impacts of future growth. This
request will permit the continued operation of a private museum with limited number and type
of special events. The additional traffic impact of the continued operation of the museum is
anticipated to be minimal.
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Jonathan Phillippe (804-674-2560) jonathan.phillippe@vdot.virginia.gov
To date, no comments have been received.
FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Staff Contact: Anthony Batten (804-717-6167) battena@chesterfield.gov
This request will have minimal impact on Fire and EMS.
Nearby Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Facilities
Fire Station The Midlothian Fire Station, Company Number 5
EMS Facility The Forest View Volunteer Rescue Squad
UTILITIES
Staff Contact: Terry Maples (751-4435) maplest@chesterfield.gov
Connection to the public water and wastewater systems is not required for this case. The existing
structure is currently utilizing a well and septic system.
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
2/21/2018 Application submitted
Planning Commission
5/15/2018 Citizen Comments:
No citizens spoke to this request.
Recommendation APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS IN
ATTACHMENT 1
Motion: Jackson Second: Freye
AYES: Sloan, Jackson, Freye, Jones and Stariha
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will consider
this request.
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ATTACHMENT 1
CONDITIONS
Note: Both the Planning Commission and staff recommend acceptance of the following proffered
conditions, as offered by the applicant.
1. This conditional use approval shall be granted to and for the Old Dominion Chapter of the
National Railway Historical Society only and shall not be transferable or run with the land.
(P)
2. This conditional use approval is to permit a private museum only. (P)
3. Unless the underlying zoning district (Agricultural) requirements are more restrictive, any
development for a private museum shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance for office uses in the Emerging Growth Areas. (P)
4. Any special event held in conjunction with the private museum use shall not operate after
7:00 p.m. Only one (1) special event may be held in a one (1) month period. Special events
shall be limited to fundraising and educational programs for the private museum use only.
(P)
5. Within ninety (90) days of a written request by the Transportation Department, forty-five
(45) feet of right-of-way, measured from the centerline of County Line Road immediately
adjacent to the property, shall be dedicated, free and unrestricted, to and for the benefit
of Chesterfield County. (T)
(NOTE: All other conditions of Case 75A003 shall remain in effect.)
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ATTACHMENT 2
Approved Conditions Case 12SN0169
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ATTACHMENT 3
Approved Conditions - Case 75A003
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