04SN0282-Aug25.pdfAugust 25, 2004 BS
STAFF' S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
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Ronald J. Rost
Bermuda Magisterial District
4625 West Hundred Road
REQUEST: Rezoning from Residential (R-7) to Neighborhood Office (O-1).
PROPOSED LAND USE:
Conversion of an existing dwelling for use as a real estate office is proposed. With
approval of this request, other uses permitted by right or with restrictions in a
Neighborhood Office (O-1) District would also be permitted.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROFFERED CONDITIONS ON
PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
The proposed zoning and land use conform with the Chester Village Plan which
suggests the property is appropriate for a mix of professional and administrative
offices and neighborhood-oriented retail use.
Existing development standards further ensure land use compatibility with
existing and anticipated area residential, office and commercial development.
(NOTE: THE ONLY CONDITION THAT MAY BE IMPOSED IS A BUFFER CONDITION.
THE PROPERTY OWNER(S) MAY PROFFER OTHER CONDITIONS. THE CONDITIONS
Providing a FIRST CHOICE Community Through Excellence in Public Service.
NOTED 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
RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.)
PROFFERED CONDITIONS
(STAFF/CPC) 1.
Prior to any site plan approval, forty-five (45) feet of right-of-way
on Route 10, measured from the centerline of that part of Route 10
immediately adjacent to the property shall be dedicated, free and
unrestricted to, and for the benefit of Chesterfield County. (T)
(STAFF/CPC) 2.
There shall be no direct access from the property to Route 10.
Direct access from the property to Buckingham Street shall be
limited to one (1) entrance/exit located towards the southern
property line. The exact location of this entrance/exit shall be
determined by the Transportation Department. (T)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
Southeast quadrant of West Hundred Road and Buckingham Street, and known as 4625
West Hundred Road. Tax ID 787-653-6655 (Sheet 26).
Existing Zoning:
R-7
Size:
0.3 acre
Existing Land Use:
Single family residential
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North and West - C-2; Commercial, office or vacant
South and East - R-7; Office, single family residential or vacant
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UTILITIES
Public Water System:
There is an existing sixteen (16) inch water line extending along the north side of West
Hundred Road, opposite this site. In addition, a twelve (12) inch water line extends along
the east side of Buckingham Street adjacent to this site. Use of the public water system is
required by County Code. The existing structure is connected to the public water system.
Public Wastewater System:
There is an existing eight (8) inch wastewater collector extending from Buckingham
Street and across the southern portion of this site. Use of the public wastewater system is
required by County Code. The existing structure is connected to the public wastewater
system.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainage and Erosion:
The property drains in several directions with the majority draining toward Route 10.
There are currently no on- or off-site drainage or erosion problems with none anticipated
after development.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
The Chester Fire Station, Company Number 1, and Bensley-Bermuda Volunteer Rescue
Squad currently provide fire protection and emergency medical service. This request will
have only minimal impact on fire and emergency medical services.
Transportation:
The property (0.3 acre), located in the northeast comer of the West Hundred Road (Route
10)/Buckingham Street intersection, is currently zoned Residential (R-7) and a single
family house has been constructed. The applicant is requesting rezoning from R-7 to
Neighborhood Office (O-1), and intends to operate a real estate business in the existing
structure.
This request will not limit development on the property to a specific land use; therefore, it
is difficult to anticipate traffic generation. Based on general office trip rates,
development could generate approximately 110 average daily trips. These vehicles would
be initially distributed via Buckingham Street to Route 10, which had a 2003 traffic count
of 21,629 vehicles per day.
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The Thoroughfare Plan identifies Route 10 as a major arterial with a recommended right
of way width of ninety (90) feet. The applicant has proffered to dedicate forty-five (45)
feet of right of way along Route 10, measured from the centerline, in accordance with that
Plan. (Proffered Condition 1)
Development must adhere to the Development Standards Manual in the Zoning
Ordinance relative to access and internal circulation (Division 5). Access to major
arterials, such as Route 10, should be controlled. The applicant has proffered that no
direct access will be provided from the property to Route 10. Access to the property from
Buckingham Street will be limited to one (1) entrance/exit located towards the southern
property line. (Proffered Condition 2)
At time of site plan review, specific recommendations will be provided regarding access
and internal site circulation.
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Chester Village Plan which suggests the property is
appropriate for a mix of professional and administrative offices and neighborhood-
oriented retail uses. The Chester Village Plan is under review. There is no draft Plan
recommendations to consider at this time.
Area Development Trends:
Adjacent properties to the north and west are zoned Neighborhood Commercial (C-2) and
are occupied by commercial and office uses or are vacant. Properties to the south and
east are zoned Residential (R-7) and are occupied by office and single family residential
uses or are vacant. It is anticipated that generally north, east and west of the request site
will be developed or redeveloped for a mix of office and neighborhood commercial uses,
while properties to the south will be appropriate for single family residential uses, as
suggested by the Plan.
Site Design:
The request property lies within the Chester Village Core District. Redevelopment of the
site must conform to the Chester Village Core District requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance which address access, parking, landscaping, architectural treatment, setbacks,
lighting, pedestrian access, signs, buffers, utilities and screening of dumpsters and loading
areas.
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CONCLUSIONS
The proposed zoning and land use conform with the Chester Village Plan which suggests the
property is appropriate for a mix of professional and administrative offices and neighborhood
oriented retail uses. Further, existing development standards further ensure land use
compatibility with existing and anticipated area residential, commercial and office development.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (7/20/04):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Gulley, the Commission recommended
approval and acceptance of the proffered conditions on page 2.
AYES: Unanimous.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, August 25, 2004, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take
under consideration this request.
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