18SN0723
CASE NUMBER: 18SN0723
APPLICANT: Barney McLaughlin
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
BERMUDA DISTRICT
ADDENDUM II
Board of Supervisors (BOS) Hearing:
JULY 25, 2018
BOS Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
CLAIRE SHIRLEY (804-399-0500)
BARNEY MCLAUGHLIN (804-641-0423)
2.2 Acres 1701 Ware Bottom Spring Road
Planning Department Case Manager:
DAVID DAMERON (804-768-7592)
REQUESTS
REQUEST I - Rezoning from Light Industrial (I-1) to Heavy Industrial (I-3) with conditional use
planned development to permit exceptions to ordinance requirements relative to development
standards. Specifically, exceptions are requested to setbacks, landscaping and screening.
REQUEST II - Exception to Section 18-60 of the utility ordinance relative to connection to the
public wastewater system
Notes:
A.Conditions may be imposed, or the property owner may proffer conditions.
B.Conditions, proffered conditions, textual statement, conceptual site layout and elevation are located in
Attachments 1-5.
C.AMENDMENTS TO THIS CASE WERE RECEIVED AFTER PUBLIC ADVERTISEMENT OF THIS CASE. THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS WOULD NEED TO UNANIMOUSLY AGREE TO SUSPEND THEIR RULES TO CONSIDER THESE
AMENDMENTS.
SUMMARY (Amended)
Development of the site for Light Industrial (I-1) uses, a building
shop, storage yard, and/or stone and cut stone products manufacturing would be permitted. The
property is located within the Route 10 East Design District and subject to the development
standards of this District. The property is narrow with a triangular shape, bounded to the north
by Ware Bottom Springs Road, Ramblewood Drive to the east, and Seaboard Coastline railroad
A conceptual plan submitted by the applicant identifies development of two (2) 3,100 square foot
buildings with outside storage areas associated with the proposed industrial uses. To
accommodate this development, the applicant is requesting exceptions to building and parking
setbacks, landscaping, and screening of outside storage areas.
The applicant proposes to develop the site utilizing public water and an onsite septic system. An
exception to the utility code is requested to the requirement to connect to the public wastewater
system.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
ADDENDUM
The purpose of this addendum is to provide updated Planning Department comments and the
Planning Commission action inadvertently omitted from Addendum I, and to correct
typographical errors in the ummary and ddendum sections.
To address concerns expressed by the Bermuda District Board Member relative to uses,
landscaping, architecture and screening, on July 16, 2018, the applicant submitted revisions to the
proffered conditions, Textual Statement, building elevation and conceptual plan. These
modifications are shown as underlines and strike-throughs in Attachments 2 and 3. Specifically,
the following amendments were made:
Proffered Condition 2 was modified to remove tiny home/manufactured home
manufacturing and trailer manufacturing from permitted uses, add Light Industrial (I-1)
uses to permitted uses, and clarify that use will be only for building
construction contractors office, shop and storage yard.
Textual Statement Item 1 now provides stone or masonry to the south facing façade of the
southernmost building,
Textual Statement Item 3.a was modified to require trees to be preserved within the entire
along Ware Bottom Spring Road as opposed to the setback originally
proposed, except for drainfield location. (See Revised Conceptual Plan, Attachment 4)
Textual Statement items 3.b, 3.d and 4.a were revised to clarify landscaping within the
setbacks, foundation plantings and vegetative screening along Ramblewood Drive and the
railroad right-of-way.
A revised conceptual plan was submitted. The revised layout would require any outside
storage to be located behind the buildings rather than along Ramblewood Drive.
While the newly proposed use limitations, relocation of the outside storage area, and additional
landscaping would improve the visual impact of the development on area properties, staff
continues to recommend denial as outlined on the following page. Should the Board determine
approval of this request is appropriate, the proffered conditions included in Attachment 2 of this
Addendum are acceptable.
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RECOMMENDATION
DENIAL
PLANNING
COMMISSION
AYES: Jackson, Freye and Stariha NAY: Jones ABSENT: Sloan
(REQUEST I -Rezoning with CUPD) DENIAL
While the Plan suggests the property is appropriate for moderate to
heavy industrial use, the proposal fails to offer appropriate land use
transitions and site design to reduce impacts between the heavy
industrial and incompatible land uses
Exceptions requested minimize quality design standards for
architectural and landscaping encouraged by the Plan and Route 10 East
Design District standards
Planned improvements are too intense given the physical constraints of
STAFF
the property
(REQUEST II -Utilities Exception) PLANNING AND UTILITIES DENIAL
No topographic or capacity limitations that would prevent connection
to public wastewater system
Adversely impacts the extension of public wastewater system to area
properties
Adversely affects achieving the highest and best land use suggested by
the Comprehensive Plan
SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ISSUES
Department Issue
Proposal fails to offer appropriate land use transitions and site
design to reduce impacts between incompatible land uses
Not providing quality design standards for architecture and
landscaping encouraged by the Plan and Route 10 East Design
District standards
PLANNING
Planned development too intense given the physical constraints
of the property
Failure to extend public utility systems to the subject property
will adversely affect achieving the highest and best land uses
suggested by the Comprehensive Plan
No topographic or capacity limitations that would prevent
connection to public wastewater system
UTILITIES
Adversely impacts the extension of public wastewater system
to area properties
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: David Dameron (804-768-7592) damerond@chesterfield.gov
Proposal and Exceptions to Design Standards
Heavy Industrial (I-3) zoning is proposed on the subject property, the majority of which is located
within the Route 10 East Design District. Proffered conditions would limit uses to the following:
Light Industrial (I-1) uses
Stone and cut stone products manufacturing; cutting granite or marble counters
Building construction coffice, shop and storage yard
The applicant has provided a modified conceptual site layout for development of two (2) 3,100
square feet buildings with outside storage behind the buildings (Revised Conceptual Site Layout -
Attachment 4). While the property is 2.2 acres, development is constrained due to its narrow,
triangular shape. The property is bounded to the north by Ware Bottom Springs Road,
Battery) to the west.
of a conditional use planned
development is requested for exceptions to the following:
Setbacks:
Along Ramblewood Drive buildings and parking - 90 and 75 feet reduced to 15
o
feet
Along Ware Bottom Spring Road buildings and parking - 90 and 75 feet reduced
o
to 50 feet
Landscaping:
Site landscaping is not being offered in compliance with ordinance requirements. The
applicant proposes:
Maintenance of vegetation within the ng Ware Bottom Spring
o
Road except for drainfield location (existing vegetation would not be
supplemented to meet minimum standards where necessary)
Foundation plantings along Ramblewood Drive and the building façade of the
o
southernmost building facing the parking lot (2-gallon size at planting, 5 feet on
center)
Perimeter Landscaping C along Ramblewood Drive where no buildings front
o
Screening:
The Ordinance requires outside storage areas to be screened from view of public rights
of way and properties on which outside storage is not permitted by building design,
architectural walls or fences (compatible with the principle building) or berms or other
landforms. The applicant requests an exception to these requirements and proposes
landscaping to serve as screening for outside storage:
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The revised conceptual plan requires outside storage areas to be located behind
o
the buildings
A single row of evergreen trees planted at a minimum height of 8 feet and
o
spaced at 10 feet on center is proposed along the limits of any outdoor storage
area adjacent to the railroad right-of-way and between the buildings along
Ramblewood Drive
Medium shrubs, minimum 5-gallon size at planting and spaced at 5 feet on
o
center are proposed adjacent to the railroad right-of-way adjacent to the parking
area
Architecture
is provided in Attachment 5. Buildings would comply
with the Route 10 East Design District standards except that the applicant is only agreeing to
provide a masonry wall 2.5 feet above the first floor elevation along Ramblewood Drive and the
side façade of southernmost building facing the parking area. The Ordinance requires masonry 4
feet above the first floor elevation on each façade.
Staff cannot support the reduction in design and architectural standards as proposed. With the
proposed exceptions, the proposal fails to provide quality design standards for architecture,
landscaping, and screening encouraged by the Comprehensive Plan and Route 10 East Design
standards.
Comprehensive Plan
The property is located at the northwestern edge of the area designated for moderate to heavy
industrial land use. The Plan suggests consideration should be given to mitigating the impacts of
these more intense/incompatible land uses to provide appropriate transitions.
Physical constraints of the property limit the ability to mitigate the impacts of these uses, as
evidenced by the numerous exceptions requested to reduce setbacks, landscaping, and relief to
screening. The development as proposed could negatively impact the area, especially the
National park west of the subject property.
Given these considerations, the proposal fails to comply with the recommendations of the Plan.
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittals
1/9/18, Application submitted
3/23/18 &
5/14/18
1/4/18, Proffered conditions submitted
3/18/18,
5/7/18,
5/14 and
6/15/18
7/16/18 Revised Proffered Conditions, Textual Statement, Elevation and Conceptual Plan
submitted
Planning Commission
03/20/18 Action DEFERRED TO APRIL 17
04/17/18 Action
05/15/18 Action
WITH TH
6/19/18 Citizen Comments:
No citizens spoke to this request.
Commission Discussion:
Mr. Stariha expressed concern with the amount of proposed development in relation
to the size of the property. He questioned the ability to aggregate parcels to better
accommodate the development.
Mrs. Freye and Mr. Stariha questioned the need for I-3 zoning, noting the applicant
could consider development exceptions to accommodate the less intense I-1 uses as
the property is currently zoned.
Mr. Jones indicated concern that without the requested exceptions, the property may
not be developable.
Recommendation DENIAL
Motion: Stariha Second: Freye
AYES: Jackson, Freye and Stariha NAY: Jones ABSENT: Sloan
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, beginning at 6:00 p.m., will consider
this request.
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ATTACHMENT 1
CONDITIONS
1.Any site plan or building permit for the subject parcel shall provide and dedicate public
wastewater easements in locations acceptable to the Utilities Department to
accommodate the future extension of the public wastewater system. Such easements
shall be dedicated prior to the site plan approval. (U)
2.In the event the public wastewater system is extended to a point within 200 feet of the
property, the public wastewater system shall be extended to a point acceptable to the
Utilities Department and all uses requiring domestic wastewater shall be connected to
the public wastewater system. (U)
3.The exception to the use of public wastewater shall only apply to this original 2.11 acre
parcel/property with a single initial use. Any future lots or additional uses beyond that
will require additional exception(s) if still required by code. (U)
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ATTACHMENT 2
REVISED PROFFERED CONDITIONS
July 16, 2018
The Applicant in this case, pursuant to Section 15.2-2298 of the Code of Virginia (1950 as
amended) and the Zoning Ordinance of Chesterfield County, for itself and its successors or
assigns, proffer that the property known as Chesterfield County Tax Identification Number 804-
652-
if, and only if, the request submitted herewith is granted with only those conditions agreed to
by the Applicant. In the event this request is denied or approved with conditions not agreed to
by the Applicant, the proffers shall immediately be null and void and of no further force or
effect.
1.Master Plan: The Textual Statement dated May 14, 2018 July 16, 2018 and the
May 14, 2018 July 16, 2018 shall be
considered the Master Plan. (P)
2.Uses: The uses on the Property shall be limited to the following I-3 uses allowed in the
I-1 zoning district, and the following uses:
a.Tiny homes and manufactured home manufacturing,
b.Trailer manufacturing
c.a. Stone and cut stone products manufacturing; cutting granite or marble
counters.
d.b. Construction (P)
3.Post Development Runoff: For portions of the Property that are designated to drain
to the Johnson Creek watershed, the post development runoff rate for the 2, 10, and
100 year storms shall not exceed the corresponding pre-development runoff rate from
the site. (EE)
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ATTACHMENT 3
REVISED TEXTUAL STATEMENT
July 16, 2018
Chesterfield County Tax
Zoning Application of MacBar Construction to propose rezoning of
Identification Number 804-652--1 to I-3 with a Conditional Use
Planned Development (CUPD) to permit zoning ordinance exceptions, as described below.
Exhibit A A
Gradient, dated May 14, 2018, July 16, 2018.
Exhibit B May 14, 2018, July 16,
2018.
1.Architectural Treatment: The architectural style of the buildings shall be consistent with the
elevation shown on Exhibit A. The architectural style shall be consistent with the Route 10
East Design District except that the brick or stone masonry façade shall only be required on
the Ramblewood Drive elevation
grade to the bottom trim of the first floor faux windows of both buildings as well as the
south facing façade (parking lot side) of the southernmost building and shall extend to an
, as shown on Exhibit A. The remaining façades
shall be finished corrugated metal. The roof shall be pre-finished metal.
2.Setbacks: Setbacks for buildings parking and drives shall be as follows:
a.Front Yard: Fifty (50) feet from the ultimate right-of-way on Ware Bottom Spring
Road.
b.Corner Side Yard: Fifteen (15) feet from the ultimate right-of-way on Ramblewood
Drive.
c.Interior Side Yard: Ten (10) feet from the railroad right-of-way.
d.Rear Yard: Forty (40) feet.
3.Landscaping: Landscaping shall be installed in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance
except:
a.Ware Bottom Spring Road: Existing vegetation within the 25 setback shall be
maintained, except as required for drainfield installation. No trees shall be removed
except for those that are diseased, dead or dying.
b.Ramblewood Drive:
Ramblewood Drive, except adjacent to the proposed buildings as described in 3.d
and 4.a below.
c.Interior Side Yard: Evergreen trees and shrubs will be installed as described in
number 4 4.b below.
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d.Foundation Landscaping: Applicant proffers to install foundation planting consisting of
12 evergreen trees, corners
on the Ramblewood Drive frontage. The applicant proffers to install medium evergreen
shrubs minimum 2 gallon size at planting 5 feet on center along the building façade
facing the parking lot.
e.Final selection of tree species and shrubs shall be approved by the Planning
Department at the time of plans review.
f.All landscaping shall be based on final engineering and shall be designed to prevent
conflict with utilities and to ensure signage visibility.
4.Screening: There shall be no required screening of the Property from properties across
Ramblewood Drive, Ware Bottom Spring Road or along the Railroad Right-of-Way except:
a.Ramblewood Drive:
along the limits between the proposed buildings
to screen the view of any outdoor storage area from adjacent to the right-of-
way.
b.Interior Side Yard:
on center shall be installed along the limits of any outdoor storage area adjacent
to the railroad right-of-way to screen the view from the park property.
c.Parking Lot Screening: Medium shrubs,
center minimum 5 gallon size at planting shall be planted at 5 feet on
center adjacent to the proposed parking spaces facing the railroad right-of-way,
and extending to the northern corner of the Property to screen the view from
the park property
d.Screening shall be installed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
5.Sewer Exception: The use of on-site septic system for the treatment of wastewater meeting
the requirements of the Virginia Department of Health standards shall be allowed in
exception to Section 18-60 B. 2 of the Chesterfield County Code, provided:
a.Any site plan or building permit for the subject parcel shall provide and dedicate
public wastewater easements in locations acceptable to the Utilities Department
to accommodate the future extension of the public wastewater system. Such
easements shall be dedicated prior to the site plan approval.
b.In the event the public wastewater system is extended to a point within 200 feet
of the property, the public wastewater system shall be extended to a point
acceptable to the Utilities Department and all uses requiring domestic
wastewater shall be connected to the public wastewater system.
c.The exception to the use of public wastewater shall only apply to this original
2.11 acre parcel/property with the proffered uses. Any future lots or additional
uses beyond that will require additional exception(s) if still required by code.
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ATTACHMENT 4
REVISED CONCEPTUAL PLAN
July 16, 2018
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ATTACHMENT 5
REVISED ELEVATION
July 16, 2018)
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CASE NUMBER: 18SN0723
APPLICANT: Barney McLaughlin
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
BERMUDA DISTRICT
ADDENDUM
Board of Supervisors (BOS) Hearing:
JULY 25, 2018
BOS Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
CLAIRE SHIRLEY (804-399-0500)
BARNEY MCLAUGHLIN (804-641-0423)
2.2 Acres 1701 Ware Bottom Spring Road
Planning Department Case Manager:
DAVID DAMERON (804-768-7592)
REQUESTS
REQUEST I - Rezoning from Light Industrial (I-1) to Heavy Industrial (I-3) with conditional use
planned development to permit exceptions to ordinance requirements relative to development
standards. Specifically, exceptions are requested to setbacks, landscaping and screening.
REQUEST II - Exception to Section 18-60 of the utility ordinance relative to connection to the
public wastewater system
Notes:
A.Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions.
B.Conditions, proffered conditions, textual statement, conceptual site layout and elevation are located in
Attachments 1-7.
C.AMENDMENTS TO THIS CASE WERE RECEIVED AFTER PUBLIC ADVERTISEMENT OF THIS CASE ANDTHE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WOULD NEED TO UNANIMOUSLY AGREE TO SUSPEND THEIR RULES TO
CONSIDER THESE AMENDMENTS.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
SUMMARY (Amended)
Development of the site for Light Industrial (I-1)
storage yard and/or a stone/cut stone products manufacturing would be permitted. The property
is located within the Route 10 Corridor East Area and subject to the development standards of
this District. The property is a narrow with a triangular shape, bounded to the north by Ware
Bottom Springs Road, Ramblewood Drive to the east, and Seaboard Coastline railroad and
A conceptual plan submitted by the applicant identifies development of two (2) 3,100 square foot
buildings with outside storage areas associated with the proposed I-2 and I-3 uses. To
accommodate this development, the applicant is requesting exceptions to building and parking
setbacks, landscaping, and screening of outside storage areas.
The applicant proposes to develop the site utilizing public water and an onsite septic system. An
exception to the utility code is requested to the requirement to connect to the public wastewater
system.
ADDENDUM
The purpose of this Addendum is to provide revised proffered conditions, textual statement,
elevation, conceptual plan and revised comments from Planning Department.
To address concerns expressed by the Bermuda District Board Member relative to uses,
landscaping, architecture and screening, on July 16, 2018, the applicant submitted revisions to the
proffered conditions, Textual Statement, building elevation and conceptual plan. These
modifications are shown as underlines and strike-throughs in Attachments 2 and 3. Specifically,
the following amendments were made:
Proffered Condition 2 was modified to remove tiny home/manufactured home
manufacturing as a permitted use and add Light Industrial (I-1) uses as permitted and
clarify that the cont office will be only for construction contractors office, shop
and storage lot.
Textual Statement Item 1 provides a stone or masonry façade to the south facing façade of
the southernmost building,
Textual Statement Item 3.a provides that trees will be preserved in the entire 50 setback
as opposed to the 25 setback that was originally proposed except for drainfield location.
(See Conceptual Plan, Attachment 4)
Textual Statement items 3.b, 3.d and 4.a were revised to clarify landscaping within the
setbacks, foundation plantings and screening along Ramblewood Drive and the railroad
right-of-way.
Staff continues to recommend denial as outlined below. Should the Board determine approval of
this request is appropriate, the proffered conditions included in Attachment 2 of this Addendum
are acceptable.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
(REQUEST I -Rezoning with CUPD) DENIAL
While the Plan suggests the property is appropriate for moderate to
heavy industrial use, the proposal fails to offer appropriate land use
transitions and site design to reduce impacts between the heavy
industrial and incompatible land uses
Exceptions requested minimize quality design standards for
architectural and landscaping encouraged by the Plan and Route 10
Corridor East Design standards
Planned improvements are too intense given the physical constraints of
STAFF
the property
(REQUEST II -Utilities Exception) PLANNING AND UTILITIES DENIAL
No topographic or capacity limitations that would prevent connection
to public wastewater system
Adversely impacts the extension of public wastewater system to area
properties
Adversely affects achieving the highest and best land use suggested by
the Comprehensive Plan
SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ISSUES
Department Issue
Proposal fails to offer appropriate land use transitions and site
design to reduce impacts between incompatible land uses
Not providing quality design standards for architecture and
landscaping encouraged by the Plan and Route 10 Corridor East
Design standards
PLANNING
Planned development too intense given the physical constraints
of the property
Failure to extend public utility systems to the subject property
will adversely affect achieving the highest and best land uses
suggested by the Comprehensive Plan
No topographic or capacity limitations that would prevent
connection to public wastewater system
UTILITIES
Adversely impacts the extension of public wastewater system
to area properties
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittals
1/9/18, Application submitted
3/23/18 &
5/14/18
1/4/18, Proffered conditions submitted
3/18/18,
5/7/18,
5/14 and
6/15/18
7/16/18 Revised Proffered Conditions, Textual Statement, Elevation and Conceptual Plan
submitted
Planning Commission
03/20/18 Action
04/17/18 Action
05/15/18 Action
6/19/18 Citizen Comments:
No citizens spoke to this request.
Commission Discussion:
Mr. Stariha expressed concern with the amount of proposed development in relation
to the size of the property. He questioned the ability to aggregate parcels to better
accommodate the development.
Mrs. Freye and Mr. Stariha questioned the need for I-3, noting the applicant could
consider development exceptions to accommodate the less intense I-1 uses as the
property is currently zoned.
Mr. Jones indicated concern that without the requested exceptions, the property may
not be developable.
Recommendation DENIAL
Motion: Stariha Second: Freye
AYES: Jackson, Freye and Stariha NAY: Jones ABSENT: Sloan
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, beginning at 6:00 p.m., will consider
this request.
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ATTACHMENT 1
CONDITIONS
1.Any site plan or building permit for the subject parcel shall provide and dedicate public
wastewater easements in locations acceptable to the Utilities Department to
accommodate the future extension of the public wastewater system. Such easements
shall be dedicated prior to the site plan approval. (U)
2.In the event the public wastewater system is extended to a point within 200 feet of the
property, the public wastewater system shall be extended to a point acceptable to the
Utilities Department and all uses requiring domestic wastewater shall be connected to
the public wastewater system. (U)
3.The exception to the use of public wastewater shall only apply to this original 2.11 acre
parcel/property with a single initial use. Any future lots or additional uses beyond that
will require additional exception(s) if still required by code. (U)
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ATTACHMENT 2
REVISED PROFFERED CONDITIONS
July 16, 2018
The Applicant in this case, pursuant to Section 15.2-2298 of the Code of Virginia (1950 as
amended) and the Zoning Ordinance of Chesterfield County, for itself and its successors or
assigns, proffer that the property known as Chesterfield County Tax Identification Number 804-
652-ing to the following proffers
if, and only if, the request submitted herewith is granted with only those conditions agreed to
by the Applicant. In the event this request is denied or approved with conditions not agreed to
by the Applicant, the proffers shall immediately be null and void and of no further force or
effect.
1.Master Plan: The Textural Statement dated May 14, 2018 July 16, 2018 and the
May 14, 2018 July 16, 2018 shall be
considered the Master Plan. (P)
2.Uses: The uses on the Property shall be limited to the following I-3 uses allowed in the
I-1 zoning district, and the following uses:
a.Tiny homes and manufactured home manufacturing,
b.Trailer manufacturing
c.a. Stone and cut stone products manufacturing cutting granite or marble counters.
d.b. Construction (P)
3.Post Development Runoff: For portions of the Property that are designated to drain
to the Johnson Creek watershed, the post development runoff rate for the 2, 10, and
100 year storms shall not exceed the corresponding pre-development runoff rate from
the site. (EE)
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ATTACHMENT 3
REVISED TEXTUAL STATEMENT
July 16, 2018
Chesterfield County Tax
Zoning Application of MacBar Construction to propose rezoning of
Identification Number 804-652--1 to I-3 with a Conditional Use
Planned Development (CUPD) to permit zoning ordinance exceptions, as described below.
Exhibit A by
Gradient, dated May 14, 2018, July 16, 2018.
Exhibit B May 14, 2018, July 16,
2018.
1.Architectural Treatment: The architectural style of the buildings shall be consistent with the
elevation shown on Exhibit A. The architectural style shall be consistent with the Route 10
East Corridor Design District except that the brick or stone masonry façade shall only be
required on the Ramblewood Drive elevation
the finished grade to the bottom trim of the first floor faux windows of both buildings as
well as the south facing façade (parking lot side) of the southernmost building and shall
extend to an elevation of 2.5 above the finished floor, as shown on Exhibit A. The remaining
façades shall be finished corrugated metal. The roof shall be pre-finished metal.
2.Setbacks: Setbacks for buildings parking and drives shall be as follows:
a.Front Yard: Fifty (50) feet from the ultimate right-of-way on Ware Bottom Spring
Road.
b.Corner Side Yard: Fifteen (15) feet from the ultimate right-of-way on Ramblewood
Drive.
c.Interior Side Yard: Ten (10) feet from the railroad right-of-way.
d.Rear Yard: Forty (40) feet.
3.Landscaping: Landscaping shall be installed in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance
except:
a.Ware Bottom Spring Road: Existing vegetation within the 25 50 setback shall be
maintained, except as required for drainfield installation. No trees shall be removed
except for those that are diseased, dead or dying.
b.Ramblewood Drive:
Ramblewood Drive, except adjacent to the proposed buildings as described in 3.d
and 4.a below.
c.Interior Side Yard: Evergreen trees and shrubs will be installed as described in
number 4 4.b below.
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d.Foundation Landscaping: Applicant proffers to install foundation planting consisting of
12 evergreen trees,
on the Ramblewood Drive frontage. The applicant proffers to install medium evergreen
shrubs minimum 2 gallon size at planting 5 on center along the building façade facing
the parking lot.
e.Final selection of tree species and shrubs shall be approved by the Planning
Department at the time of plans review.
f.All landscaping shall be based on final engineering and shall be designed to prevent
conflict with utilities and to ensure signage visibility.
4.Screening: There shall be no required screening of the Property from properties across
Ramblewood Drive, Ware Bottom Spring Road or along the Railroad Right-of-Way except:
a.Ramblewood Drive:
along the limits between the proposed buildings
to screen the view of any outdoor storage area from adjacent to the right-of-
way.
b.Interior Side Yard:
on center shall be installed along the limits of any outdoor storage area adjacent
to the railroad right-of-way to screen the view from the park property.
c.Parking Lot Screening: Medium shrubs,
n center minimum 5 gallon size at planting shall be planted at 5 on center
adjacent to the proposed parking spaces facing the railroad right-of-way, and
extending to the northern corner of the Property to screen the view from the
park property
d.Screening shall be installed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
5.Sewer Exception: The use of on-site septic system for the treatment of wastewater meeting
the requirements of the Virginia Department of Health standards shall be allowed in
exception to Section 18-60 B. 2 of the Chesterfield County Code, provided:
a.Any site plan or building permit for the subject parcel shall provide and dedicate
public wastewater easements in locations acceptable to the Utilities Department
to accommodate the future extension of the public wastewater system. Such
easements shall be dedicated prior to the site plan approval.
b.In the event the public wastewater system is extended to a point within 200 feet
of the property, the public wastewater system shall be extended to a point
acceptable to the Utilities Department and all uses requiring domestic
wastewater shall be connected to the public wastewater system.
c.The exception to the use of public wastewater shall only apply to this original
2.11 acre parcel/property with the proffered uses. Any future lots or additional
uses beyond that will require additional exception(s) if still required by code.
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ATTACHMENT 4
REVISED CONCEPTUAL SITE LAYOUT
July 16, 2018
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CASE NUMBER: 18SN0723
APPLICANTS: Barney McLaughlin
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
BERMUDA DISTRICT
AND RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors (BOS) Hearing:
JULY 25, 2018
BOS Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
CLAIRE SHIRLEY (804-399-0500)
BARNEY MCLAUGHLIN (804-641-0423)
Planning Department Case Manager:
2.2 Acres 1701 Ware Bottom Spring Road
DAVID DAMERON (804-768-7592)
REQUESTS
REQUEST I - Rezoning from Light Industrial (I-1) to Heavy Industrial (I-3) with conditional use planned
development to permit exceptions to ordinance requirements relative to development standards.
Specifically, exceptions are requested to setbacks, landscaping and screening.
REQUEST II - Exception to Section 18-60 of the utility ordinance relative to connection to the public
wastewater system
Notes:
A.Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions.
B.Conditions, proffered conditions, Textual Statement, conceptual site layout and elevation are located in
Attachments 1 - 5.
SUMMARY
Development of the site for limited Heavy Industrial (I-3) uses is planned. The property is located
within the Route 10 Corridor East Area and subject to the development standards of this District. The
property is a narrow with a triangular shape, bounded to the north by Ware Bottom Springs Road,
Ramblewood Drive to the east,
Battery) to the west.
A conceptual plan submitted by the applicant identifies development of two (2) 3,100 square foot
buildings with outside storage areas associated with the proposed I-3 uses. To accommodate this
development, the applicant is requesting exceptions to building and parking setbacks, landscaping, and
screening of outside storage areas.
The applicant proposes to develop the site utilizing public water and an onsite septic system. An
exception to the utility code is requested to the requirement to connect to the public wastewater
system.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
RECOMMENDATION
DENIAL
PLANNING
Motion: Stariha Second: Freye
COMMISSION
AYES: Jackson, Freye and Stariha NAY: Jones ABSENT: Sloan
(REQUEST I -Rezoning with CUPD) DENIAL
While the Plan suggests the property is appropriate for moderate to heavy
industrial use, the proposal fails to offer appropriate land use transitions
and site design to reduce impacts between the heavy industrial and
incompatible land uses
Exceptions requested minimize quality design standards for architectural
and landscaping encouraged by the Plan and Route 10 Corridor East Design
standards
Planned improvements are too intense given the physical constraints of
STAFF
the property
(REQUEST II -Utilities Exception) PLANNING AND UTILITIES DENIAL
No topographic or capacity limitations that would prevent connection to
public wastewater system
Adversely impacts the extension of public wastewater system to area
properties
Adversely affects achieving the highest and best land use suggested by the
Comprehensive Plan
SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ISSUES
Department Issue
Proposal fails to offer appropriate land use transitions and site
design to reduce impacts between incompatible land uses
Not providing quality design standards for architecture and
landscaping encouraged by the Plan and Route 10 Corridor East
Design standards
PLANNING
Planned development too intense given the physical constraints
of the property
Failure to extend public utility systems to the subject property will
adversely affect achieving the highest and best land uses suggested
by the Comprehensive Plan
No topographic or capacity limitations that would prevent
connection to public wastewater system
UTILITIES
Adversely impacts the extension of public wastewater system to
area properties
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Comprehensive Plan
Classification: INDUSTRIAL
The designation suggests the property is appropriate for moderate to intense manufacturing uses
generally dependent upon processing of raw materials and uses normally have outside storage areas.
Surrounding Land Uses and Development
Ware Bottom
Spring Rd
Light to Heavy
Industrial zoning
and land use
Old Stage Rd
National park
Ramblewood Dr
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: David Dameron (804-768-7592) damerond@chesterfield.gov
Proposal and Exceptions to Design Standards
Heavy Industrial (I-3) zoning is proposed on the subject property, the majority of which is located
within the Route 10 Corridor East Design District. Proffered conditions would limit uses to the
following:
Tiny house and manufactured home manufacturing
Trailer manufacturing
Stone and cut stone products manufacturing
office/shop and storage yard various uses
The applicant has provided a conceptual site layout for development of two (2) 3,100 square feet
buildings with outside storage (Conceptual Site Layout - Attachment 4). While the property is 2.2
acres, development is constrained due to its narrow, triangular shape. The property is bounded
to the north by Ware Bottom Springs Road, Ramblewood Drive to the east, and Seaboard
Coastline railroad and National
development is requested for exceptions to the following:
Setbacks:
Along Ramblewood Drive buildings and parking - 90 and 75 feet to 15 feet
o
Along Ware Bottom Spring Road buildings and parking - 90 and 75 feet to 50
o
feet
Along Railroad buildings and parking 30 feet to 10 feet
o
Landscaping:
Maintenance of vegetation within Ware Bottom Spring Road setback (existing
o
vegetation would not be supplemented to meet minimum standards where
necessary)
Perimeter Landscaping C along Ramblewood Drive
o
Along Railroad No landscaping other than as propose for screening (below)
o
Screening:
Ordinance requires screening of outside storage areas be screened from view of
o
pubic rights of way and properties on which outside storage is not permitted by
building design, architectural walls or fences (compatible with the principle
building) or berms or other landforms. Applicant proposes landscaping to serve
as screening for outside storage area:
Along Ramblewood Drive and Railroad - single row of 8-foot evergreen trees,
spaced 10 feet apart
Parking areas adjacent to Railroad single row of 3-foot tall medium shrubs
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Architecture
s proposed building elevations are provided in Attachment 5. These building would
comply with the Route 10 Corridor East Design District standards except that the applicant is only
agreeing to provide a masonry wall 2.5 foot above the first floor elevation along Ramblewood
Drive. The Ordinance requires the masonry 4 feet above the first floor elevation on each façade.
To supplement the view, the applicant has offered landscaping along the façade facing
Ramblewood Drive.
Staff cannot support the reduction in design and architectural standards as proposed. With the
proposed exceptions, the proposal fails to provide quality design standards for architecture,
landscaping, and screening encouraged by the Plan and Route 10 Corridor East Design
standards
Comprehensive Plan
The property is located at the northwestern edge of the area designated for moderate to heavy
industrial land use. The Plan suggests consideration should be given to mitigating the impacts of
these more intense/incompatible land uses to provide appropriate transitions.
Physical constraints of the property limit the ability to mitigate the impacts of these uses, as
evidenced by the numerous exceptions requested to reduce setbacks, landscaping, and relief to
screening. The development as proposed could negatively impact the area, especially the
National park west of the subject property.
Given these considerations, the proposal fails to comply with the recommendations of the Plan.
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Exception to Mandatory Water and Wastewater Connections
Section 18-60 of the County Code requires the use of public systems for properties located within
the Mandatory Wastewater Connection Area. An exception to the use of public systems must be
evaluated by the Directors of Utilities and Planning, the Planning Commission, and subsequently
by the Board of Supervisors. The decision of such exceptions must be based upon the following
criteria:
Would the use of private systems encourage future area development inconsistent with
the Comprehensive Plan; and
Would the ability to extend the public system to other property be adversely affected.
The Comprehensive Plan suggests area properties are appropriate for moderate to intense
manufacturing uses. The Plan encourages development with the use of public utility systems.
Given the impact of public wastewater use in achieving development potential consistent with the
recommendations of the Plan, the Planning Department does not support the requested exception
to the use of public sewer.
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 Dutch Gap Fire Station, Company Number 14
EMS Facility The Dutch Gap Fire Station, Company Number 14
Additional Fire and EMS Comments
When the property is developed, the number of hydrants, quantity of water needed for fire
protection, and access requirements will be evaluated during the plans review process.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Staff Contact: Stuart Connock (804-751-4484) ConnockS@chesterfield.gov
Mission
The County supports a high-quality park system to provide residents and visitors with equitable
access to active and passive recreation opportunities. The 2018 level of service is 7.5 acres of
regional, community and neighborhood parkland per 1,000 persons whereas the target level of
service is 9 acres per 1,000 persons.
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Nearby Parks Facilities
Dutch Gap Conservation Area
Henricus Historical Park
Battery Danzler
Howlett Line
Ware Bottom Church
Fort Wead
Dodd Park
2 Elementary Schools
Public Facilities Plan
The tǒĬƌźĭ CğĭźƌźƷźĻƭ tƌğƓ identifies the need for one Community Park. Land for this park has not
been acquired.
The Bikeways and Trails Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan recommends provision of
pedestrian/bicycle facilities along all routes shown on the tƌğƓ and connections from these routes
and existing pedestrian/bicycle facilities to adjacent developments. The tƌğƓ recommends a
route along Old Bermuda Hundred Road, south of this case.
Additional Parks Comments
The applicant is encouraged to consider a pedestrian/bicycle system within the development, to
connect to the surrounding parks.
UTILITIES
Staff Contact: Jamie Bland (804-751-4439) blandj@chesterfield.gov
Water and Wastewater Systems
Currently Size of Existing Line Connection Required by County Code?
Serviced?
Water No Yes
Wastewater No Yes
Additional Utility Comments:
The property is located in the mandatory water and wastewater connection area for non-
residential development per Sections 18-60. B.1.a and 18-60.B.2 of the County Code. This
property is currently zoned I-2.
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Public water is available through a 12-inch waterline along Ware Bottom Spring Road. Any new
structure(s) proposed for the site would be required to use the public water system.
Public wastewater is not immediately available and would require the construction of an off-site
gravity wastewater line of approximately 350 linear feet from an existing private 8-inch gravity
wastewater line south east of the subject property which would require crossing of Ramblewood
Dr by jack and bore. A conceptual cost estimate to construct an 8-inch gravity wastewater line to
the site would be $110,000.00. Any new structure(s) proposed for the site would be required to
connect to the public wastewater system.
In order to connect to the private gravity sewer, the Utilities Department would need to inspect
the line and the applicant would be responsible to correct any deficiencies. The applicant would
need to obtain off site easement for dedication of the existing sanitary sewer as public as well as
for construction of the new sewer.
The applicant has requested an exception to the use of public wastewater. The Utilities
Department does not support this request because there is a viable way to serve this site with
public wastewater without topographical, capacity, or other underground utility conflict issues.
Should an exception be granted, the following conditions should be applied:
1.Any site plan or building permit for the subject parcel shall provide and dedicate public
wastewater easements in locations acceptable to the Utilities Department to
accommodate the future extension of the public wastewater system. Such easements
shall be dedicated prior to the site plan approval.
2.In the event the public wastewater system is extended to a point within 200 feet of the
property, the public wastewater system shall be extended to a point acceptable to the
Utilities Department and all uses requiring domestic wastewater shall be connected to
the public wastewater system.
3.The exception to the use of public wastewater shall only apply to this original 2.11 acre
parcel/property with a single initial use. Any future lots or additional uses beyond that
will require additional exception(s) if still required by code.
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ENVIRONMENTALENGINEERING
Staff Contact: Rebeccah Ward (804-748-1028) wardr@chesterfield.gov
Geography
The subject property is very flat and generally drains north to the railroad crossing under Ware
Bottom Spring Road and along the railroad to Redwater Creek, which drains to the James River via
Proctors Creek. The crossing under Ware Bottom Spring Road is inadequate and regularly floods
during heavy rain events; therefore, drainage from the site should be diverted away from the
crossing to an adequate stormwater conveyance system. The entire property is located within the
James River Watershed.
Drainage
The crossing under Ware Bottom Spring Road is inadequate and regularly floods during heavy rain
events; therefore, no runoff from the development of the subject parcel should drain in this
direction and should be diverted to an adequate stormwater conveyance system. As a result, the
applicant has proposed to divert all drainage to the existing culvert under Ramblewood Drive at
the southern corner of the property. This culvert discharges to a manmade stormwater system on
the Lehigh Cement property and into an existing stormwater basin on the Rampart Station
property. The basin discharges to an unnamed tributary to Johnson Creek.
In the lower portion of the Johnson Creek Watershed, there are existing culverts under Enon
Church Road which are inadequate and currently cause upstream flooding. Any increased runoff
in this watershed upstream of the existing culverts will result in increased flooding along Johnson
Creek and its tributaries.
Due to existing inadequate culverts under Enon Church Road, any increased runoff from
development in this watershed upstream of the existing culverts will result in increased flooding,
which will impact private properties and public safety. As a result, the post-development 2, 10 and
100-year stormwater discharge rates shall not exceed the pre-development 2, 10 and 100 year-
stormwater discharge rates, respectively. On-site detention/retention to maintain pre-
development rates will protect downstream properties and roadways from increased flooding.
The applicant has offered Proffered Condition 3 to address this impact.
Stormwater Management
The development is subject to the Part IIB technical criteria of the Virginia Stormwater
Management Program Regulations for water quality and water quantity.
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Jonathan Phillippe (804-674-2560) jonathan.phillippe@vdot.virginia.gov
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Steven Adams (804-751-4461) adamst@chesterfield.gov
This request will have limited impact on these facilities.
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittals
01/09/18, Application submitted
03/23/18 &
5/14/18
01/04/18, Proffered conditions submitted
03/18/18,
05/07/18,
5/14 and
6/15/18
Planning Commission
03/20/18 Action
04/17/18 Action
05/15/18 Action DEFERRED TO JUNE
6/19/18 Citizen Comments:
No citizens spoke to this request.
Commission Discussion:
Mr. Stariha expressed concern with the amount of proposed development in relation
to the size of the property. He questioned the ability to aggregate parcels to better
accommodate the development.
Mrs. Freye and Mr. Stariha questioned the need for I-3, noting the applicant could
consider development exceptions to accommodate the less intense I-1 uses as the
property is currently zoned.
Mr. Jones indicated concern that without the requested exceptions, the property may
not be developable.
Recommendation DENIAL
Motion: Stariha Second: Freye
AYES: Jackson, Freye and Stariha NAY: Jones ABSENT: Sloan
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, beginning at 6:00 p.m., will consider
this request.
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ATTACHMENT 1
CONDITIONS
1.Any site plan or building permit for the subject parcel shall provide and dedicate public
wastewater easements in locations acceptable to the Utilities Department to
accommodate the future extension of the public wastewater system. Such easements
shall be dedicated prior to the site plan approval. (U)
2.In the event the public wastewater system is extended to a point within 200 feet of the
property, the public wastewater system shall be extended to a point acceptable to the
Utilities Department and all uses requiring domestic wastewater shall be connected to
the public wastewater system. (U)
3.The exception to the use of public wastewater shall only apply to this original 2.11 acre
parcel/property with a single initial use. Any future lots or additional uses beyond that
will require additional exception(s) if still required by code. (U)
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ATTACHMENT 2
PROFFERED CONDITIONS
(May 14, 2018)
The Applicant in this case, pursuant to Section 15.2-2298 of the Code of Virginia (1950 as
amended) and the Zoning Ordinance of Chesterfield County, for itself and its successors or
assigns, proffer that the property known as Chesterfield County Tax Identification Number 804-
652-
if, and only if, the request submitted herewith is granted with only those conditions agreed to
by the Applicant. In the event this request is denied or approved with conditions not agreed to
by the Applicant, the proffers shall immediately be null and void and of no further force or
effect.
1.Master Plan:
prepared by Gradient, dated May 14, 2018 shall be considered the Master Plan. (P)
2.Uses: The uses on the Property shall be limited to the following I-3 uses:
a.Tiny homes and manufactured home manufacturing,
b.Trailer manufacturing
c.Stone and cut stone products manufacturing
d.e, shop and storage yard. (P)
3.Post Development Runoff: For portions of the Property that are designated to drain
to the Johnson Creek watershed, the post development runoff rate for the 2, 10, and
100 year storms shall not exceed the corresponding pre-development runoff rate from
the site. (EE)
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ATTACHMENT 3
TEXTUAL STATEMENT
(May 14, 2018)
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ATTACHMENT 4
EXHIBIT A, CONCEPTUAL SITE LAYOUT
May 14, 2018)
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ATTACHMENT 5
EXHIBIT B, ELEVATION
May 14, 2018)
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