05SN0302-Sept21.pdf
August 16, 2005 CPC
September 21,2005 BS
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STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
05SN0302
Allen M. Twedt
Midlothian Magisterial District
South line of Midlothian Turnpike
REQUEST: Amendment to Conditional Use Planned Development (Case 82SNOOI6) relative to
signage. Specifically, this amendment would allow signage to conform to current
Ordinance requirements.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
Commercial uses are planned.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
AYES: MESSRS. WILSON, BASS GECKER AND GULLEY
ABSENT: MR. LITTON
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reason:
Amendment would allow signs to conform to current Zoning Ordinance standards.
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAYBE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER(S) MAY
PROFFER CONDITIONS. THE CONDITIONS NOTED WITH "STAFFICPC" 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.)
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
South line of Midlothian Turnpike, east of Coalfield Road. Tax ID 729-707-2778 (Sheet 5).
Existing Zoning:
C-2 with Conditional Use Planned Development
Size:
0.8 acre
Existing Land Use:
Commercial
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North, South and West - C-3; Commercial
East - R-7; Public/semi-public (Midlothian Middle School)
Utilities:
While installation of the proposed free standing sign will not impact the required use of
public water and wastewater, the applicant is cautioned that the proposed sign must not
conflict with any existing utility lines or easements.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
The requested amendment will have no impact on these facilities.
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Midlothian Area Community Plan which suggests the
property is appropriate for village shopping district use.
Area Development Trends:
Surrounding properties to the north, south and west are zoned Community Business (C-3)
and are developed for commercial uses to include the Midlothian Station Shopping Center
within which the subject property is an outparcel. Property to the east is occupied by a
middle school.
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Zoning History:
On March 24, 1982, the Board of Supervisors, upon a favorable recommendation by the
Planning Commission, approved an amendment to Conditional Use Planned Development
(Case 79S211) to permit a health club associated with a chiropractic office and a third
freestanding sign on a twelve (12) acre parcel commonly known as Midlothian Station
Shopping Center (Case 82S016). The subject property was identified as the location of this
facility and third freestanding sign. With the approval of this request, a condition was
imposed requiring that the sign be constructed as shown in a rendering submitted with the
application (reference attachment).
Signs:
The freestanding sign for this site is currently regulated by a condition of Case 82SN0016
which requires that the sign be consistent with the attached rendering. The applicant has
requested that this condition be deleted so as to allow signage to comply with current
Zoning Ordinance requirements. The subject property is part of a shopping center or similar
group of buildings. Currently, within the Village Districts, the Ordinance would permit
individual businesses within such a development one (1) freestanding sign not to exceed an
area of twenty (20) square feet and a height of eight (8) feet. The area of the sign could be
increased with the incorporation of changeable copy (reader board) and the advertisement of
fuel prices.
CONCLUSION
Deletion of the Condition would allow for signs to conform to Zoning Ordinance standards.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (8/16/05):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Gecker, seconded by Mr. Gulley, the Commission recommended
approval.
AYES: Messrs. Wilson, Bass, Gecker and Gulley
ABSENT: Mr. Litton
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, September 21,2005, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take
under consideration this request.
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