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Februa~: 23.2005 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
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Jimmie A. Norwood and Charles G. Lewis
Midlothian Magisterial District
130 Buford Road
REQUEST: Rezoning from Neighborhood Business (C-2) to Community Business (C-3).
PROPOSED LAND USE:
A contractor's office and display room is proposed. However, with approval of
this request, other uses in the Community Business (C-3) District would be
permitte&
PLANNING. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROFFERED CONDITIONS ON
PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION'
Recommend approval R)r the i-btI, owing reasons:
A. The proposed zoning and lm~d uses conform with the Eastern Midlothian Plm~
which suggests the property is appropriate for community' mixed uses.
B. The proposed land uses are representative of, and compatible with, existing and
anticipated area commercial developmeni.
(NOTE: TflE ONLY CONDITION THAT MAY BE IMPOSED 1S A BUFFER CONDITION.
THE PROPERTY OWNER(S) MAY PROFFER OTHER CONDITIONS. THE CONDITIONS
NOTED WITtt "STAFF/CPC" WERE AGREED UPON BY BOTH STAFF AND TFIE
Providing a lr~RST CHOICE community through excellence m public serw, ice
COMMISSION. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "STAFF" ARE RECOMMENDED SOLELY
BY STAFF. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "CPC" ARE ADI)ITIONAL CONDITIONS
RECOMMENDED BY 2'HE PLANNINGCOMMISSION~.)
PROFFERED CONDITIONS
(STAFF/CPC) 1.
Direct access from the property to North Providence Road shall be
limited to one (1) entrance/exit. The exact location of this
entrance/exit shall be determined by the Transportation
Department. (T)
(: FAt:F/CPC) 2.
Prior to any site plan approval, thirty*five (35) feet of right of way
on the east side of North Providence Road, measured ii-om the
centerline of that part of North. Providence Road immediatelv
adjacent to the property, shall be dedicated, free and unrestricted,
to and for the benefit of Chesterfield County. (T)
(STAFF/CPC) 3,
Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, an additional
lane of pavement shall be constructed along North Providence
Road lbr the entire property frontage based on Transportation
Department standards. The developer shall dedicate, fi-ee and
unrestricte& to and for the benefit of Chesterfield County, any
additional righ.t of way (or easements) necessary ibr this
improvement. (T)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
Southwest quadrant of North Providence and Buford Roads and kno~vn as 130 Buford
Road. Tax iD 759-706-5587 (Sheet 7).
Existing Zcming:
C.~2
Size:
0.5 acre
Existing Land Use:
Office
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Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North - O-2 with Conditional Use Planned Development; Office or vacant
South - C-2; Commercial
East - C-3; Commercial
West - C-2; Vacant
UTILITIES
Public Water System:
There is a twenty (20) inch water line extending along the north side of North Providence
Road opposite this site. In addition, a ten (10) inch water line extends along the east side
of Buford Road. opposite 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 eig.ht (8) inch wastewater collector extending along the western boundary 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 requested amendment will have minimal impact on these facilities.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
The Bu~brd Fire Station, Company Number 9, and Forest View' Volunteer Rescue Squad
currently provide fire protection and emergency medical service (EMS) to this area, This
request will have minimal impact fire and EMS.
Transportation:
The property (0.5 acre) is located at the intersection of North Providence Road and
Buibrd Road. The applicants are requesting rezoning tkom Neighborhood Business (C-2)
to Community Business (C-3). There is an existing structure on the property that the
applicants intend to redevelop fbr use as a contractor's office.
This request will not limit the property to a specific use; thereIbre, it is difficult to
anticipate traffic generation. Based on trip rates for a gas station, with convenience mart,
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development of the property could generate approximately 650 average daily trips (ADT);
however, the applicants intend to operate a contractor's offi. ce in the existing structure.
Based on trip rates for a single tenant office, development could generate eighty (80)
average daily trips. These vehicles would initially be distributed along North Providence
Road and Buford Road. The 2003 traffic count on North Providence/Bufbrd Road
between Route 60 and Pinetta Drive was 8,085 vehicles per day.
The Thoroughfare Plan identifies North Providence Road as a collector with a
recommended right of way width of seventy (70) feet. The applicants have pro~l'ered to
dedicate thirty-five (35) :~et of right of way along North Providence iRoad in accordance
with that Plan (Proffered Condition 2). Development must adhere to the Development
Standards Manual in the Zoning Ordinance relative to access and internal circulation
(Division 5). Access to collectors such as North Providence Road should be controlled.
The applicants have proffered that direct access to North Providence Road will be limited
to one (1) entrance/exit (Proffered Condition 1). The property also has an existing access
to Buford Road.
The traffic impact of this development must be addressed. North Providence Road.
adjacent to the property has a three lane, tmdivided typical section (two southbom~d lanes
and one northbound lane). South of the property~ North Providence Road has a l%ur lane,
undivided typical section (two southbound lanes and two northbound lanes). In order to
provide a four lane typical section adjacent to the property, the applicants have proft~red
to construct an additional lane of pavement along North Providence Road tior the entire
property frontage, if warranted (Proffered Condition 3). The volume of traffi, c anticipated
to be generated by a contractor's office in the existing structure would not warrant
construction of this additional lane of pavement. Construction of this improvement may
be warranted with future development or redevelopment on the property.
At time of site plan review, specific recommendations will be made regarding access and
internal circulation.
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Eastern Midlothian Plm~ which suggests the property is
appropriate ~br community-scale commercial and office development.
Area Development Trends:
Adjacent properties to the south, east and west arc zoned Neighborhood Business (C-2)
and Community Business (C-3) and are occupied by commercial uses or remain vacant~
Properties to the north are zoned Corporate Office (0-2) with Conditional 'Use PIanned
Development and are occupied by office uses, It is anticipated that commercial
development will conIinue within the North Providence Road, Buford Road and
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Midlothian Turnpike boundaries, transitioning to of'rice uses moving north along Butbrd
Road, consistent with the recommendations of the I~lan.
Zoning History:
On April 12, 1972, the Board of Supervisors~ upon a positive recommendation from the
Planning Commission, approved zoning that would allow commercial uses on the
property. (Case 72-41c)
Development Standards:
The property currently lies within a Post Development Area. The Zoning Ordinance
specifically addresses access, landscaping, setbacks, parking, signs, buflbrs, utilities and
screening of outside storage for properties in this district. The purpose of the Post
Development Area Standm;ds is to provide flexible design criteria in areas that have
already experienced development and ensure continuity' of development. Redevelopment
of the property or new construction must comply with these standards.
CONCLUSIONS
The proposed zoning and land uses conform to the Eastern iMidlothian Plan which suggests the
property is appropriate fbr community mixed uses. The proposed Im~d uses are representative o~:
and compatible with, existing and anticipated area commercial development.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (1/18/05):
On their own motion, the Commission deferred this case to Februa~' 15, 2005.
Staff ( 1/19/05):
The applicant was advised in writing that m~y significant, new or revised information
should be submitted no later than January 24, 2005, for consideration at the
Commission's February 15, 2005, public hearing.
f)lanning Commission. Meeting (2/t5/05):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
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On motion of Mr. Gecker, seconded by Mr. Gutley, the Commission recommer~ded
approval and acceptance of the proffered conditions on page 2~
AYES: Unanimous.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, February 23, 2005, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take
under consideration this request.
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