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REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
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James W. Blackburn
Midlothian Magisterial District
East line of Research Road
REQ)UEST: Rezoning from Community Business (C-3) to General Business (C-5).
PROPOSED LAND USE:
General commercial uses are planned.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
Recommend
A.
3,
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
approval for the following reasons:
The proposed zoning and land uses conform with the Northern Area Land Use
and Transportation Plan, which designates the property for general commercial
use.
The proposed General Business (C-5) zoning is compatible with, and
representative of, commercial development trends along Midlothian Turnpike
and Research Road.
C. The development standards of the Zoning Ordinance ensure quality
development.
(NOTE: THE ONLY CONDITION THAT MAY BE IMPOSED IS A BUFFER CONDITION.
THE PROPERTY OWNER MAY PROFFER OTHER CONDITIONS.)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Locati o n:
Fronts the east line of Research Road, south of Midlothian Turnpike. Tax Map 17-9
(1) Parcel 61 (Sheet 8).
Existing Zoning:
C-3
Size:
6.9 acres
Existing Land Use:
Commercial
Adjacent Zoning & Land Use:
North - C-5; Commercial
South - C-5; Commercial
East I-1 with Conditional Use Planned Development; Industrial
West - C-5; Commercial
Utilities:
Public Water System
PUBLIC FACILITIES
There is an existing eight (8) inch private water line located on-site. The existing
structure is currently connected to the public water system. The use of the public
water system is required by Ordinance. The results of a computer simulated flow test
indicates that sufficient flow and pressure should be available to meet the domestic
and fire protection demands of the proposed use. Fire flow requirements are
established and coordinated through Fire Administration.
Public Wastewater System
There is an existing eight (8) inch wastewater line located on-site. The existing
structure is currently connected to the public wastewater system. The use of the
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public wastewater system is required by Ordinance. The results of a computer
simulated hydraulic analysis indicate that sufficient capacity should be available to
accommodate the domestic waste flows generated by the proposed use.
Environmental:
DrainaRe and Erosion:
Property drains north, and ultimately to Pocoshock Creek, via paved ditches, creeks
and ponds. No existing or anticipated on- or off-site drainage or erosion problems.
Fire Service:
Midlothian Fire Station, Company #5. Provide County water and fire hydrant
placement for fire protection purposes in compliance with nationally recognized
standards (i.e., National Fire Protection Association and Insurance Services Office).
The proposed zoning and land uses will not generate additional need for fire
protection services.
Transportation:
This request will have a minimal impact on the existing transportation network. The
traffic generated by the requested commercial zoning (C-5) will be comparable to that
which could be generated by those land uses permitted by the existing zoning (C-3).
LAND USE
General Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Northern Area Land Use and Transportation Plan,
which designates the property for general commercial use.
Area Development Trends:
Properties to the north, south, and west are zoned and developed for commercial
uses. Properties to the east are zoned industrially as part of Southport Industrial Park
and are occupied by industrial uses.
Zon n.R History:
On January 7, 1981, the Board of Zoning Appeals approved a Special Exception on
the request property to permit outdoor storage of building materials. (Case 81A006)
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Site Design:
The request property is occupied by improvements developed when the site was
operated as a building supply retail center ("old" Lowe's facilities), to include retail
sales, warehousing and outside storage of building materials.
The request property lies within the Midlothian Turnpike Post Development Area.
New construction must conform to the development standards of the Zoning
Ordinance which address access, parking, landscaping, architectural treatment,
setbacks, signs, buffers, utilities, and screening of dumpsters and loading areas.
Architectural Treatment:
Within Post Development Areas, no building exterior which would be visible to
public rights of way can be constructed of unadorned concrete, block or corrugated
and/or sheet metal. Mechanical equipment, whether ground-level or rooftop, must
be shielded and screened from public rights of way. New construction must adhere
to Post Development requirements.
Buffers and Screening:
The Zoning Ordinance requires that solid waste storage areas (i.e., dumpsters,
garbage cans, trash compactors, etc.) be screened from view of adjacent property and
public rights of way by a solid fence, wall, dense evergreen plantings or architectural
feature. In addition, sites must be designed and buildings oriented so that loading
areas are screened from any property where loading areas are prohibited and from
public rights of way.
With the approval of this request, outside storage would be permitted. Outside
storage areas must be screened from view of adjacent properties which have no such
areas and from public rights of way.
Conclusions:
The proposed zoning and land uses conform with the Northern Area Land Use and
Transportation Plan, which designates the property for general commercial use, and
are representative of area commercial development trends. Further, the development
standards of the Zoning Ordinance ensure quality development and compatibility
with area development. Therefore, approval of this request is recommended.
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CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (4/26/94):
The applicant accepted the recommendation.
On motion of Mr. Easter, seconded by
recommended approval of this request.
AYES: Unanimous.
There was no opposition present.
Mr. Cunningham, the Commission
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, May 25, 1994, beginning at 7:00 p. m., will take
under consideration this request.
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