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86S161February 25, 1987 BS REQUEST ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION 86S161 George P. Emerson Bermuda Magisterial District North line of West Hundred Road REQUEST: Rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Light Industrial (M-i) with a Conditional Use Planned Development to permit use and bulk ex- ceptions. An industrial/commercial complex is planned. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS ON PAGES t THROUGH 10. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Recommend approval for the following reasons: me The proposed zoning and land use conform to the Eastern Area Land Use and Transportation Plan. Through the Conditional Use Planned Development process, the Commis- sion and Board can ensure quality development and proper land use transition between residential development to the north and antic- ipated commercial/industrial development to the south, east, and west. Ce The proposed zoning and land use are representative of development trends along the Route 10 Corridor. (NOTE: THE CONDITIONS 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.) CONDITIONS (STAFF/CPC) 1. (STAFF) 2. The following conditions notwithstanding, the plan pre- pared by Charles C. Townes and Associates, P.C. dated August 6, 1985, and the Textual Statement submitted with the application shall be considered the Master Plan. (P) At such time as development on this site requires that the existing septic tank and drainfield be enlarged and/or a (c~c) (STAFF) (cpc) (STAFF/CPC) Be new system installed, public sewer shall be extended to serve all structures on the site. (U) At such time as development on this site requires that the existing septic tank and drainfield be enlarged and/or a larger system installed, public sewer shall be extended to serve all structures on the site. (CPC) In conjunction with the approval of this request, a fifty (50) foot exception to the 100 foot setback requirement where adjacent to residential zoning shall be granted. Within the fifty (50) foot setback, along the northern boundary of the site, landscaping, having a sufficient initial height and of a species which will provide year-round screening shall be installed. Other than util- ities, which run generally perpendicular through the buffer, and a fence, if desired, there shall be no facil- ities permitted in the buffer. A conceptual landscaping plan depicting this requirement shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval in conjunction with schematic plan review. A detailed landscaping plan de- picting this requirement shall be submitted to the Plan- ning Department for approval in conjunction with final site plan review. (P) In conjunction with the approval of this request, a seven- ty (70) foot exception to the 100 foot setback requirement where adjacent to residential zoning shall be granted. A thirty (30) foot buffer shall be maintained along the eastern boundary. Within the thirty (30) foot setback along the northern boundary of the site and the thirty (30) foot buffer along the eastern boundary of the site, landscaping having a sufficient initial height and of a species which will provide year-round screening shall be installed. Other than utilities, which run generally perpendicular through the buffer, and a fence, if desired, there shall be no facilities permitted in the buffer. A conceptual landscaping plan depicting this requirement shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval in conjunction with schematic plan review. A detailed landscaping plan depicting this requirement shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval in conjunction with final site plan review. (CPC) Signs shall comply with the requirements of the Special Sign District for shopping centers or similar group of buildings in a Convenience Business (B-l) District. Landscaping shall be provided around the bases of the freestanding sign. Sign colors and styles shall be com- patible with the architectural style of the buildings. Prior to erection of any signs, a complete sign package depicting these requirements shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval. (p) 2 ~--'~61/BSJAN7/FEB25M (STAFF/CPC) (STAFF/CPC) e Yards. The following yard requirement shall apply: (a) Setbacks alon~ Route 10. Ail buildings and drives shall have a minimum seventy-five foot setback from the proposed right-of-way of Route 10, as indicated on the Chesterfield General Plan, as amended. Park- ing areas shall have a minimum one hundred foot setback from the proposed right-of-way of Route 10. The parking area setback may be reduced to seventy-five feet when parking areas are located to the side or rear of buildings. Within these set- backs, landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Condition 10 (f). Side yards. The side yard setbacks for buildings, drives, and parking areas shall be a minimum of thirty feet. The minimum corner side yard shall be forty feet. One foot shall be added to each side yard for each three feet that the building height adjacent thereto exceeds forty-five feet or three stories, whichever is less, subject, however, to the provisions of Section 21-27 of the Zoning Ordinance. (c) Rear yard. The minimum rear yard setback for build- ings, drives, and parking areas shall be fifty feet. One foot shall be added to each rear yard for each three feet that the building height adjacent thereto exceeds forty-five feet or three stories, whichever is less, subject, however, to the provisions of Section 21-27 of the Zoning Ordinance. (P) Permitted Variations in Yard Requirements. The required minimum front and side yards may be reduced with the provision of additional landscaping: (a) Setbacks alon$ Route 10. The required setback for buildings and drives along Route 10 may be reduced to fifty (50) feet with the provision of landscaping in accordance with Condition 10 (g) (3), "Perimeter Landscaping C." The required setback for parking areas may be reduced to fifty (50) feet with the provision of landscaping in accordance with Condition 10 (g) (3), "Perimeter Landscaping C," and when such parking areas are located to the side and rear of buildings. (b) Side yard. The required side yard may be reduced to ten (10) feet with the provision of landscaping in accordance with Condition 10, (g) (2), "Perimeter Landscaping B." (P) 3 86S161/BSJAN7/FEB25M (STAFF/CPC) (STAFF/CPC) (STAFF/CPC) (STAFF/CPC) e 10. Utility lines under~round. Ail utility lines such as electric, telephone, CATV, or other similar lines shall be installed underground. This requirement shall apply to lines serving individual sites as well as to utility lines necessary within the project. Ail junction and access boxes shall be screened with appropriate landscaping. Ail utility pad fixtures and meters shall be shown on the site plan. The necessity for utility connections, meter boxes, etc., shall be recognized and integrated with the archi- tectural elements of the site plan. (P) Loadin~ areas. Sites shall be designed and buildings shall be oriented so that loading areas are not visible from the adjacent residential property to the north or from Route 10. (P) Driveways and parking areas. Driveways and parking areas shall be paved with concrete, bituminous concrete, or other similar material. Surface treated parking areas and drives shall be prohibited. Concrete curb and gutter shall be installed around the perimeter of all driveways and parking areas. Drainage shall be designed so as not to interfere with pedestrian traffic. (P) Landscapin~ Requirements. (a) ~urpose and Intent. A comprehensive landscaping program for the site is essential for the visual enhancement of the Corridor; and to protect and promote the appearance, character, and economic values of land along the Corridor and surrounding neighborhoods. The purpose and intent of such landscaping requirements is also to reduce the visibility of paved areas from adjacent properties and streets, moderate climatic effects, minimize noise and glare, and enhance public safety by defin- ing spaces to influence traffic movement. Landscap- ing will reduce the amount of storm water runoff and provide transition between neighboring properties. (b) Landscaping Plan and Planting Requirements. (1) A landscaping plan shall be submitted in con- junction with site plan approval. (2) Such landscaping plan shall be drawn to scale, including dimensions and distances, and clearly delineate all existing and proposed parking spaces or other vehicle areas, access aisles, driveways, and the location, size and descrip- tion of all landscaping materials. 4 $'-'~61/BSJAN7/FEB25M (c) Plant Materials Specifications. (1) Quality. Ail plant materials shall be living and in a healthy condition. Plant materials used in conformance with the provision of these speci- fications shall conform to the standards of the most recent edition of the "American Standard for Nursery Stock," published by the American Association of Nurserymen. (2) Size and Type. (a) Small Deciduous Trees. Small deciduous trees shall be of a species having an average minimum mature crown spread of greater than twelve (12) feet. A minimum caliper of at least two and one-half (2 1/2) inches at the time of planting shall be required. (b) Large Deciduous Trees. Large deciduous trees shall be of a species having an average minimum mature crown spread of greater than thirty (30) feet. A minimum caliper of at least three and one-half (3 1/2) inches at the time of planting shall be required. (c) Evergreen trees. Evergreen trees shall have a minimum height of five (5) feet at the time of planting. (d) Medium shrubs. Shrubs and hedge forms shall have a minimum height of two (2) feet at the time of planting. (3) Landscaping Design. (a) Generally, planting required by this sec- tion should be in an irregular line and spaced at random. (b) Clustering of plant and tree species shall be required to provide a pleasing composi- tion and mix of vegetation. (c) Decorative walls and fences may be inte- grated into any landscaping program. The use of such walls or fences, when having a minimum height of three (3) feet, may reduce the amount of required plant 5 86S161/BSJAN7/FEB25M materials at the discretion of the Director of Planning. (4) Tree Preservation. (a) Preservation of existing trees is en- couraged to provide continuity, improved buffering ability, pleasing scale and image along the Corridor. (b) Any healthy existing tree may be included for credit towards the requirements of this Condition. (d) Maintenance. (1) The owner, or his agent, shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of all landscaping materials as may be required. (2) Ail plant material shall be tended and main- tained in a healthy growing condition and free from refuse and debris at all times. All un- healthy, dying or dead plant materials shall be replaced during the next planting season. (3) Ail landscaped areas shall be provided with a readily available water supply. The utilization of underground storage chambers to collect runoff to be later used to irrigate plant mate- rials is encouraged. (e) Installation and Bonding Requirements. (1) Ail landscaping shall be installed in a sound, workmanship-like manner and according to accept- ed, good planting practices and procedures. Landscaped areas shall require protection from vehicular encroachment by such means as, but not limited to, wheel stops or concrete or bituminous curbs. (2) Where landscaping is required, no certificate of occupancy shall be issued until the required landscaping is completed in accordance with the approved landscape plan. When the occupancy of a structure is desired prior to the completion of the required landscaping, a certificate of occupancy may be issued only if the owner or developer provides to the County a form of surety satisfactory to the Planning Department in an amount equal to the costs of the remaining 6 f~-'161/BSJAN7/FEB25M plant materials, related materials and installa- tion costs. (3) All required landscaping shall be installed and approved by the first planting season following issuance of a certificate of occupancy or the bond shall be forfeited to the County. (f) Arterial Frontage Landscaping. Landscaping shall be required along Route 10 within the required setback and shall be provided except where driveways or other openings may be necessary. The minimum required landscaping for this setback shall be provided as per "Perimeter Landscaping B" below. (g) Perimeter Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided at the outer boundaries or in the required yards, except where driveways or other openings, may be required. The minimum required landscaping for all outer boundaries shall be provided as per "Perimeter Landscaping A" below. There shall be different landscaping requirements as identified herein, which shall be provided as follows: (1) Perimeter Landscaping A. (a) At least one small deciduous tree for each fifty lineal feet and at least one evergreen for each fifty lineal feet shall be planted within the setback area. (b) At least one medium shrub for each twenty lineal feet shall be planted within the setback area. (2) (c) Low shrubs and ground cover shall be rea- sonably dispersed throughout. Perimeter Landscaping B. (a) At least one large deciduous tree for each fifty lineal feet and at least one evergreen for each thirty lineal feet shall be planted within the setback area. (b) At least one small deciduous tree for each fifty lineal feet shall be planted within the setback area. 7 86S161/BSJANT/FEB25M At least one medium shrub for each fifteen lineal feet shall be planted within the setback area. (d) Low shrubs and ground cover shall be rea- sonably dispersed throughout. OR: (a) A minimum three (3) foot high undulating berm, and (b) Perimeter Landscaping A. (3) Perimeter Landscaping C. (a) At least one large deciduous tree for each fifty lineal feet and at least one evergreen tree for each thirty lineal feet shall be planted within the setback area. (b) At least one small deciduous tree for each thirty lineal feet shall be planted within the setback area. (c) At least one medium shrub for each ten lineal feet shall be planted within the setback area. (d) Low shrubs and ground cover shall be rea- sonably dispersed throughout. OR: (a) A minimum four (4) foot high undulating berm, and (b) Perimeter Landscaping B. (h) Landscaping Standards for Parking Areas. (1) Interior parking area landscapins. (a) The parking area(s) shall have at least twenty (20) square feet of interior land- scaping for each space. Each required landscaped area shall contain a minimum of 100 square feet and have a minimum dimen- sion of at least ten feet. With the pro- vision of this landscaping, parking space size may be reduced to 9.5 x 18 feet or 185.5 square feet. 8 8--N61/BSJAgq7/FEB25M (STAFF/CPC) 11. (b) The primary landscaping material used in parking areas shall be trees which provide shade or are capable of providing shade at maturity. Each required landscaped area shall include at least one small tree, as outlined in this Condition. The total number of trees shall not be less than one for each 200 square feet, or fraction thereof, of required interior landscaped area. The remaining area shall be land- scaped with shrubs and other vegetative material to compliment the tree landscaping. (c) Landscaping areas shall be reasonably dispersed throughout, located so as to divide and break up the expanse of paving. The area designated as required setbacks shall not be calculated as required land- scaped area. (2) Peripheral parkin~ area landscaping. (a) Peripheral landscaping shall be required along any side of a parking area that abuts land not in the right of way of a street such that: A landscaped strip at least ten feet in width shall be located between the parking area and the abutting property lines, except where driveways or other openings may be required. Continuous hedge forms or at least one small tree, as outlined in this Condition, shall be planted in the landscaped strip for each fifty lineal feet. (P) The architectural treatment of all buildings shall be such that no building facade (whether front, side, or rear) shall consist of architectural materials inferior in quality, appearance, or detail to any other facade of the same building. No portion of a building constructed of unadorned cinder block or corrugated and/or sheet metal shall be visible from any adjoining property or Route 10. Mechanical equipment, whether ground-level or rooftop, shall be shielded and screened from public view and de- signed to be perceived as an integral part of the build- ing. Elevations and/or renderings depicting this require- ment shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval in conjunction with schematic plan review. (P) 9 86S161/BSJAN7/FEB25M (STAFF/CPC) 12. (STAFF/CPC) 13. Ail exterior lights shall be arranged and installed so that the direct or reflected illumination does not exceed 0.5 foot candles above background measured at the lot line of any adjoining residential district or Route 10. Light- ing standards shall be of a directional type capable of shielding the light source from direct view. A lighting plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval in conjunction with final site plan review. (P) In conjunction with schematic plan review, an overall access plan shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Transportation Department for the area north of Route 10 from Harbour East to the proposed access into River Bend Subdivision. (T) (STAFF/CPC) 14. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, one hundred feet of right of way, measured from the centerline of Route 10, shall be dedicated to and for Chesterfield County, free and unrestricted. (T) (STAFF/CPC) 15. (STAFF/CPC) 16. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, additional pavement, curb and gutter shall be constructed along Route 10 for its entire property frontage. (T) Prior to, or in conjunction with, final site plan ap- proval, a utility easement shall be dedicated along Route 10 to accommodate a parallel force main. The width of the easement shall be determined at the time of site plan review. (U) GENERAL INFORMATION (Note: At the time of schematic plan review, additional conditions may be imposed to further insure land use compatibility and quality development.) Location: North line of West Hundred Road, approxi- mately 2,250 feet west of Meadow-ville Road. Tax Map 117-11 (2) Riverbend, Section A, Lots 4A and 5 (Sheet 33). Existing Zoning: A Size: 1.5 acres Existin~ Land Use: Adjacent Zoning & Land Use: Single family residential North - R-15 with proffered conditions; Under development for single family residential use South - A; Vacant East - A; Single family residential West - A; Single family residential 10 f'"l, 61/BSJAN7/FEB25M Utilities: Environmental Engineering: Fire Service: General Plan (Eastern Area Land Use and Transportation Plan): Transportation: 12 inch water line located along Route 10. Use of public water required. Lies in Johnson Creek sewage drainage area. Existing 18 inch sewer line located approx- imately 500 feet south of site. If exist- ing structure is expanded or any new struc- ture erected, public sewer should be ex- tended (Condition 2). Must acquire off-site easements to extend public sewer. Property drains south to roadside ditch along Route 10, then under Route 10 south eventually into Johnson Creek. Existing culvert under Route 10 is in need of clean- ing out. The existing culvert under Route 10 may not be adequate to handle runoff from this development. Existing culverts and downstream channels should be analyzed for adequacy. May be necessary to perform off-site drainage improvements. Concrete curb and gutter should be in- stalled around the perimeter of all drive- ways and parking areas to facilitate proper drainage (Condition 9). The request parcel lies within Johnson Creek Drainage Dis- trict. The developer must contribute a pro-rata share for drainage improvements in the district. Dutch Gap Fire Station, Company #14. At present, fire service capability is ade- quate. Location of existing fire hydrants will determine if additional hydrant will be required. Light industrial The requested rezoning does not identify specific square footage or uses for this parcel, therefore, it is difficult to calculate the anticipated traffic gen- eration. Based on allowable uses and square footage, this site could generate approximately 3,870 average daily trips. These vehicles will be distributed along Route 10 which had a 1985 traffic count of 20,870 vehicles per day. 11 86S161/BSJAN7/FEB25M In the vicinity of this request (north of Route 10, between Harbour East and the Meadowville Road/Route 10 intersection), there are numerous small parcels with frontage along Route 10. A Master Access Plan for this area should be developed incorporating all of these parcels and identifying specific access locations to Route 10. By developing a Master Plan, access to Route 10 could be better con- trolled, thereby protecting the integrity of the arterial. If individual access is approved for each small parcel, access problems, similar to those along Midlothian Turnpike, will occur. Unless Route 288 is extended from 1-95 to 1-295, Route 10 will be the only major arterials to serve east/west traffic flow in the eastern section of the County. Even if Route 288 is extended, Route 10 will still carry significant volumes of traffic. The County should, therefore, protect the traffic carrying capacity of Route 10 by allowing adequate access to properties but, at the same time, controlling access points to Route 10 and requiring access between parcels. Should the zoning be approved, an east/west "service road" should be developed across this parcel to provide traffic circulation to adjacent properties once they are devel- oped for similar use. The Master Plan proposes abandonment of an existing 50 foot wide dedicated but unimproved County right of way (River Bend Road) which parallels the eastern property line of the subject parcel. This right of way could accommo- date a portion of the east/west "service road" and should not be abandoned until an access plan for the area has been approved. (Condition 13) Additional pavement, curb and gutter should be constructed along the entire property frontage which abuts Route 10 (Condition 15). The Eastern Area Land Use and Trans- portation Plan identifies West Hundred Road as a major arterials with an ultimate right of way width of 120 to 200 feet. Right of way dedication should be in accordance with this Plan. (Condition 14) 12 f~'161/BSJAN7/FEB25M DISCUSSION A Rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Light Industrial (M-i) with a Condi- tional Use Planned Development is requested. In addition to Light Indus- trial (M-l) uses, the applicant is requesting an exception to permit all Convenience Business (B-i) uses. In conjunction with the requested use exceptions, the applicant has agreed to delete the following M-1 uses: B. C. D. E. Fo G. H. I. Bakery products - manufacturing Confectionery and related products - manufacturing Cosmetics and Toiletries (compounding only) - manufacturing Fabricating sheet metal products Freight forwarding, packaging, and crating services, not in- cluding truck terminals One mobile home Rectifying and blending liquors Roasting coffee and coffee products and tea manufacturing Spices, flavor extracts, and flavor syrups - manufacturing. (Condition 1) The applicant is also requesting a 75 foot exception to the 100 foot setback requirement in a Light Industrial (M-l) District for uses located adjacent to residential districts. Property to the north of the request parcel is currently zoned Residen- tial (R-15) and is being developed for a 258 lot residential subdivision. Property to the east and west are zoned Agricultural (A) and occupied by single family residences. Property to the south is zoned Agricultural (A) and is undeveloped. The proposed zoning and land use conform to the Eastern Area Land Use and Transportation Plan which designates the property for light industrial use. The conditions recommended herein address concerns related to the quality of development, access and land use. In addition, recommended conditions are designed to ensure appropriate transition between the residential development to the north, existing residences to the east and west and future commercial development along West Hundred Road. While an exception to the required 100 foot setback adjacent to residential devel- opment has been requested, Staff is of the opinion that the site should be appropriately buffered from the adjacent residential development to the north. The recommended fifty (50) foot buffer and setback require- ments will afford protection to residences to the north (Condition 3). Staff is of the opinion that granting of a fifty (50) foot exception would be consistent with recent actions by the Commission and Board. The recommended landscaping condition will enhance the site and ensure com- patibility with existing and proposed area development (Condition 10). The landscaping requirements as well as the development standards recom- mended in Conditions 4 through 12 are consistent with those proposed for the Route 10 and Route 360 Overlay Districts. CASE HISTORY 13 86S161/BSJAN7/FEB25M Planning Commission Meeting (12/16/86): The Commission deferred this case for thirty (30) days to allow the applicant, Staff, and the Bermuda District Supervisor to meet and discuss the recommended conditions. Applicant's Representative, Staff, and the Bermuda District Commissioner (12/22/86): A meeting was held to discuss the recommended conditions. The applicant requested relief from the recommended buffer width in Condition 3, modi- fication to Condition 14 relative to the width of the Route 10 right of way, and changes to Condition 2 relative to extension of public sewer. Also discussed was the concept of an overall access plan for the area as recommended in Condition 13. Staff indicated that the recommended buffer width adjacent to residential zoning was consistent with past actions on similarly situated commercial developments. It was also indicated that the 200 feet of right of way along Route 10 will be necessary to accommodate future traffic volumes. Staff (1/8/87): The Utilities Department agreed to modify Condition 2 as reflected herein. The Utilities Department also indicated that after further review of the "Wastewater System Master Plan," the Johnson Creek sewage pumping station will have to be expanded and the existing force main along Route 10 paralleled to accommodate future area development. The parallel line will require that easements be obtained along the north side of Route 10. Therefore, the Utilities Department recommended that an additional condi- tion be added requiring that the easements be dedicated. (Condition 16) Planning Commission Meeting (1/20/87): On motion of Mr. Rowe, seconded by Mr. O'Connor, the Commission recom- mended approval of this request, subject to the conditions on pages 1 through 10. AYES: Messrs. O'Connor, Cowan, and Rowe. NAYS: Mr. Miller. ABSENT: Mr. Belcher. The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, February 25, 1987, beginning at 2:00 p.m., will take under consideration this request. 14 f'-'!61/BSJAN7/FEB25M N II lllllllUlllllllglll ~k~ ! ? R~'. ~0 . I~O]~]~l_Ll.tm) mm~ m m m m m m.m~ m mm~ mm. om~TIl~ WEST HUNDRED RD.- ....... 0000000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BLOCK A 1.495 ACRES 14/ 4 WEST HUND~TD 86,516 February 25, 1987 BS ADDENDUM 86S161 George P. Emerson Bermuda Magisterial District North line of West Hundred Road Condition 3, as recommended by the Planning Commission, requires a thirty (30) foot buffer along the northern (i.e. rear) boundary and the eastern boundary of the site. The Planning Commission's actions failed, however, to allow reduction of the rear yard setback for buildings, drives, and parking areas consistent with the recommended thirty (30) foot buffer. Further, the Commission's action failed to address amendment to Condition 6.(b) to clarify that the side yard setback along the eastern property line cannot be reduced because of the required-thirty (30) foot buffer along the eastern boundary. Should the Board wish to approve the buffer as recommended by the Planning Commission in Condition 3, Condition 6 should be expanded to allow reduction of the rear yard setback and to prohibit reduction of the side yard setback along the eastern boundary. The conditions should be as follows: 6. (b) Side yard. The required side yard, except along the eastern boundary, may be reduced to ten (10) feet with the provision of landscaping in accordance with Condition 10 (g) (2), "Perimeter Landscaping B." 6. (c) Rear yard. The required rear yard may be reduced to thirty (30) feet with the provision of the buffer described in Condition 2. 86S161/BSJAN7/FEB25MM