19SN0579
CASE NUMBER: 19SN0579
APPLICANTS: Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
MATOACA DISTRICT
AND RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors (BOS) Hearing:
March 13, 2019
BOSTime Remaining:
365 DAYS
:
ANDREW GILLIES (804-748-1395)
Planning Department Case Manager:
22.8 Acres 20910 Chesterfield Avenue
DREW NOXON (804-796-7122)
ETTRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FIRE STATION
AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
REQUEST
Rezoning from Neighborhood Business (C-2) to Corporate Office (O-2) on 5.6 acres including 1 acre
of public rights-of-way, Community Business (C-3) to Corporate Office (O-2) on 2.2 acres, Residential
(R-7) to Corporate Office (O-2) on 15.0 acres plus Conditional Use Planned Development for
exceptions to Ordinance requirements on the overall 22.8 acres to permit a fire station, an
elementary school, and a neighborhood park.
Notes:
A.Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions.
B.Conditions, Textual Statement and Exhibits are located in Attachments 1 5.
SUMMARY
An elementary school, fire station and neighborhood park are planned. The proposal would provide
for the replacement of Ettrick Elementary School, relocation of Ettrick Fire Station #12, and a new
neighborhood park.
Exceptions to Ordinance requirements (Ettrick Special Design District standards) are requested to
permit adjustments to building setbacks, height, square-footage and design standards; parking
setbacks; and signage to accommodate the collocation of multiple public facilities.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
RECOMMENDATIONS
APPROVAL
PLANNING
COMMISSION
APPROVAL
Provides replacement of existing fire station and school as recommended
by the Public Facilities Plan
STAFF Addresses demand issues and delivery of service for Fire Department
Provides flexibility of development standards to accommodate collocation
of multiple public facilities in accordance with the Plan
As conditioned, minimizes impacts on area development
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SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ISSUES
Department Issue
The Public Facilities Plan identifies the need for a regional park facility of 200
PARKS
acres, nearest this location. Land for this park has not been acquired.
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TABLE A
REQUEST PROPERTIES
Tax Identification Number Address
794-611-4639 21004 RUTLEDGE AVE
794-611-7377 20910 CHESTERFIELD AVE
794-612-2305 20800 CHESTERFIELD AVE
794-612-4716 20808 CHESTERFIELD AVE
794-612-5726 20810 CHESTERFIELD AVE
794-612-6226 20816 CHESTERFIELD AVE
794-612-6824 20818 CHESTERFIELD AVE
794-612-7324 20820 CHESTERFIELD AVE
794-612-7923 20822 CHESTERFIELD AVE
794-612-8422 20824 CHESTERFIELD AVE
794-612-8920 20826 CHESTERFIELD AVE
794-612-9419 20828 CHESTERFIELD AVE
795-612-0314 20910 JAMES ST
795-612-0725 20830 CHESTERFIELD AVE
795-612-1322 20834 CHESTERFIELD AVE
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Comprehensive Plan (Ettrick VSU Special Area Plan)
Classification: RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE AND SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL II
The designation suggests portions of the property are appropriate for an integrated mixture of higher density
residential and concentrated commercial uses and for residential use with a maximum of 2.0 to 4.0 dwelling
units per acre.
Surrounding Land Uses and Development
River Rd.
Granger St.
Virginia State
University (VSU)
River Rd.
Existing Elementary
School Chesterfield Ave.
Existing Fire
Vacant - Zoned
Station #12
Paine St.
industrial
American Legion
Single-family use
-Orange Hill
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Drew Noxon (804-796-7122) noxona@chesterfield.gov
Proposal
Development of the site for a public elementary school, fire and EMS station and a public
neighborhood park is planned as detailed below.
Replacement of Ettrick Elementary School:
The existing Ettrick Elementary School will be replaced with a new facility containing
approximately 100,000 gross square feet. Located to the west of the existing facility, the new
school will provide a necessary replacement of an obsolete building constructed in 1967. The
Public Facilities Plan recommends revitalization/replacement of the school between 2014 and
2020.
Relocation/Replacement of Ettrick Fire Station #12:
The Ettrick Fire/EMS Station #12 will be relocated from its current site at 21200 Chesterfield
Avenue to a portion of the subject property adjacent to the intersection of Chesterfield Avenue,
Granger Street and River Road. This facility would contain approximately 16,000 gross square feet.
The Fire Department suggests the site is needed to better meet the growing needs in the Ettrick
community and provide a necessary replacement for the existing station built in 1929.
According to the Public Facilities Plan, thecurrent Ettrick Fire Station #12 is not adequate to the
service demands and physical requirements of a professional station. The Plan recommends
construction of a new facility in the same general area.
New Neighborhood/Urban Park:
A neighborhood/urban park containing approximately 0.75 acre is planned at the intersection of
Chesterfield Avenue and Paine Street. The park would include pedestrian amenities and provide
for a public gathering place in front of the school. Additional facilities would include a walking trail
on the school and fire station sites. While the Public Facilities Plan does not specify an immediate
need for a Neighborhood Park in the vicinity, the Plan recommends that Neighborhood Parks
supplement community and regional parks in underserved areas. Urban Parks are recommended
in high-intensity areas where sufficient park acreage is difficult to acquire and can be developed as
hardscaped plazas, open space, spaces between buildings and buffer areas. The proposal would
provide parkland in a residential area of Ettrick where no such facilities exist and encourage shared
use of public facilities as recommended by the Plan.
Rezoning to Corporate Office (O-2) is proposed to permit the collocation of the above-mentioned
public facilities, as recommended by the Plan, on one site under uniform development standards.
The chart on the following page provides an overview of the proposal and conditions
recommended to mitigate the impact of these facilities on surrounding properties (Attachment 1).
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General Overview
Requirements Details
Limited to Fire and EMS station, public elementary school and
neighborhood/urban park to include walking trails throughout entire
Uses
site
Condition 1
Located on site as generally shown on concept plans
Buildings
Condition 3 and Exhibits A, B, C & D
Along Chesterfield Avenue and Paine Street
Sidewalks
Condition 4
Minimum 4-foot tall fence containing brick columns and
ornamental metal fencing
Located between school parking areas and Chesterfield
Fencing
Ave./Paine St., and between school parking areas and Fire
Station
Condition 7
Compatibility between school and fire station
Traditional detailing
Standing seam metal roof
Architectural
Glass garage bay doors (fire station)
Treatment
Generous use of windows (school)
Brick facades
Conditions 8 & 12
Solid waste storage areas, fuel pumps and similar uses screened from
Screening
public rights of way and adjacent properties with solid masonry wall
(Fire Station and
Conditions 9 & 14
School)
Placed along north, east and west elevations
Foundation Plantings
Condition 10
(Fire Station)
Not permitted
External Sirens/Pubic
Conditions 11 & 13
Address
Setback of 100 feet from residential properties
Buffer/setbacks for
Includes 50-foot buffer
athletic fields
Condition 15
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Ordinance Exceptions
Within Corporate Office (O-2) Districts, the Zoning Ordinance requires conformance to
development standards of the Ettrick Special Design District which address setbacks for
buildings and parking/drives, building height and size, street trees, and drive-in or drive-thru
uses to include bays. To accommodate the proposed public facilities and the operation of fire
apparatus, conditional use planned development is requested to permit exceptions to specific
development standards and signage. These exceptions are outlined in the following chart, and
the Textual Statement (Attachment 2).
Standard Required Proposed
Building Fire Station = maximum 15' Fire Station = approx. 19
Setbacks
(Chesterfield School = maximum 15 School
Ave.)
Parking/Drive Behind rear walls of buildings Between rear walls of buildings and
Setbacks Chesterfield Ave. and Paine St. (Fire
Station and School)
Building Minimum of two (2) stories One (1) story (Fire Station and
Height School)
Building Size Maximum of 10,000 sq. ft. Fire Station = 16,000 sq. ft.
School = 100,000 sq. ft.
Parking Spaces 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of area = No on-site parking spaces
(Neighborhood approx. 15 spaces
Park only)
Street Trees 1 tree per 40 linear feet Alternate design including four (4)
(Park Only) large deciduous specimen trees (2
existing to be retained)
Free-standing Nonresidential Community = One Three (3) free-standing monument-
Signs (1) sign with 32 sq. ft. of area and style signs containing 32 sq. ft. of
in height each
Note: Site will also include relocation
of existing Ettrick Village Sign
Drive-in or Bays located behind buildings to Fire apparatus bays directly facing
Drive-thru minimize views from Chesterfield Chesterfield Ave./Granger St./River
facilities to Ave./Granger St./River Rd. Rd.
Include Bays
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COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Steve Adams (804) 748-1037 adamsSt@chesterfield.gov
The Comprehensive Plan, which includes the Thoroughfare Plan, identifies county-wide
transportation needs that are expected to mitigate traffic impacts of future growth. The
anticipated traffic impact of the proposal has been evaluated and recommendations are
detailed in the chart below:
Potential Site Plan Recommendations
Right of Way Recordation
35 feet from centerline along Chesterfield Avenue, a collector
on the Thoroughfare Plan.
Road Improvements
Traffic signal modification at the Chesterfield Avenue/Granger
Street intersection to accommodate the fire station access.
Bikeway/Trail accommodation that corresponds with the
Bikeways and Trails Plan along Chesterfield Avenue, if
applicable.
Sidewalk along the entire property frontage to Chesterfield
Avenue and Paine Street (coordinate with Ettrick Special Area
Plan).
Dedication of right-of-way (or easements) to accommodate
the road improvements referenced above.
School area traffic control signs along Chesterfield Avenue.
School layout to provide adequate vehicle storage for student
drop-off area and on-site parking to minimize impacts to
Chesterfield Avenue.
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VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Adam Wilkerson (804-674-2384) adam.wilkerson@vdot.virginia.gov
The new Ettrick Elementary School is to be constructed on the site of the existing school,
located at the intersection of Chesterfield Avenue (Route 36) and Paine Street (Route 1104).
The proposed schematic layout of the new school site includes one access on Chesterfield
Avenue near the James Street intersection.
A review of the rezoning application and Overall Conceptual Plan (Attachment 3) identified the
following comments:
VDOT Access Management regulation will apply along Chesterfield Avenue, a
25 MPH Urban Minor Arterial. Please note the following minimum spacing
requirements:
o Unsignalized intersection spacing is 660 feet
o Full access entrance spacing is 355 feet
o Partial access entrance spacing is 200 feet
Clarify if the proposed school access off of Chesterfield Avenue is to be a state
maintained or private road. It appears that this access road could create a four-
way intersection on Chesterfield Avenue with James Street. A VDOT access
management exception would be required for this unsignalized intersection
spacing from the signalized intersection of River Road and Chesterfield Avenue.
In addition, turn lane warrants will be necessary for the new access road, and
may require a right and/or left turn lane on Chesterfield Avenue.
The proposed park along the school frontage on Chesterfield Avenue appears to
maintain sidewalk directly behind the road curb. Since on-street parking is
permitted on the road, VDOT standards will require a minimum 8-foot wide
sidewalk in this area.
The location of the bus loop at the intersection of Paine Street and Rutledge
Avenue will need to be analyzed to verify bus traffic can be accommodated at
this location. The site plan will need to address how access to American Legion
Post #136 at 21008 Rutledge Avenue will be maintained. Typically, public school
bus loops are restricted to prohibit private access.
Please note that VDOT did not review or provide comments for the future fire station site
included on the Conceptual Model (Attachment 4). Formal comments will be provided during
the site plan process once detailed engineering plans are submitted for review. Coordination
with VDOT Traffic Engineering section will be required prior to any modifications of the existing
traffic signal.
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SCHOOLS
Staff Contact: Atonja Allen (804-318-8740) atonja_allen@ccpsnet.net
Mission
High performing, high quality public schools contribute to the quality of life and economic
vitality of the County. The comprehensive plan suggests a greater focus should be placed on
linking schools with communities by providing greater access, flexible designs and locations that
better meet the needs of the communities in which they are located.
Capital Improvements
The School Board FY2019 adopted Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) continues to support the
2013 voter approved school revitalization program that will replace or renovate ten schools and
construct one new elementary school to add capacity in the Midlothian area of the county. The
ten existing facilities that are part of the revitalization program are Beulah Elementary School,
Crestwood Elementary School, Enon Elementary School, Ettrick Elementary School, Harrowgate
Elementary School, Matoaca Elementary School, Reams Elementary School, Manchester Middle
School, Providence Middle School, and Monacan High School. A replacement Enon Elementary
School is currently in construction on the existing school site, a replacement Manchester
Middle School is planned for construction on the existing school site, and the Beulah
Elementary School, Providence Middle School, and Monacan High School projects are
complete. Additional school construction projects include a Matoaca Middle School addition
on the east campus site, and the new Matoaca Elementary School will be constructed on the
existing west campus site. Upon completion of the east campus addition, the current west
campus building will be demolished and Matoaca Middle School will operate as a single, unified
campus. Information on the CIP and School Board approved construction projects can be found
in the financial section of the CCPS Adopted Budget for FY2019.
Public Facilities Plan
Ettrick Elementary School is listed in the Public Facilities Plan as a facility recommended for
revitalization or replacement within the 2014-2020 cycle. The replacement Ettrick Elementary
School will be built at the current location using the 750 design capacity prototype.
Per School Board Policy 7240 (Long-Range Educational Facilities Planning), the School Board,
where feasible, will plan for new schools and renovations based on community-oriented
principles, which include planning school additions or renovations with the neighboring
community in mind and sharing facilities through joint-use or co-location with other public
facilities.
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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 Ettrick Fire Station, Company Number 12
EMS Facility The Ettrick-Matoaca Volunteer Rescue Squad
Public Facilities Plan
The Ettrick Fire Station #12 was constructed in 1929 and provides less than adequate facility
support for the delivery of fire and emergency medical services. The department is replacing
the station with a facility that is better capable to house modern fire apparatus, accommodate
a diversified workforce, and provide better access to public visitors. The Public Facilities Plan
recommends that this facility be revitalized or replaced within the 2018 2022 cycle and be
located in the same general area as the existing station. The replacement station will provide
ues and delivery of
service.
Additional Fire 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.
UTILITIES
Staff Contact: Jamie Bland (804-751-4439) blandj@chesterfield.gov
The subject property is located within the mandatory water and wastewater connection
areas for non-residential development; therefore, connection to the public water and wastewater
systems is required by County Code.
property line of the school site (GPIN 794-611-7377) at the intersection of Rutledge Avenue and
Avenue.
parcels ide
-611-7377) and an existing
on of Rutledge Avenue
and Paine Street.
The developer has stated the intention to connect to the public water and wastewater system
(Condition 5).
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Specifications and Procedures, including the abandonment or relocation of facilities impacted by
the development.
The Utilities Department supports this case.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Staff Contact: Rebeccah Ward (804-748-1028) wardr@chesterfield.gov
Geography
The majority of the subject properties drain from north to south directly into a tributary of the
Appomattox River. All of the subject properties are located within the Appomattox River
Watershed.
Environmental Features
A Resource Protection Area (RPA) Designation was completed by the applicant and reviewed and
confirmed by the Department of Environmental Engineering Water Quality Section. RPA exists
along the tributary on the western portion of the properties located at 20800 and 20910
Chesterfield Avenue, as well as along the western edge of 21004 Rutledge Avenue. A Water
Quality Impact Assessment must be submitted to and approved by the Department of
Environmental Engineering and/or the Board of Supervisors for any improvements which encroach
into the RPA.
Additionally, there may be areas of wetlands within the drainage ways located on the property.
Wetlands and/or streams shall not be impacted without approval from the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers and/or the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
Drainage
The subject properties primarily drain into a tributary which drains from north to south directly
to the Appomattox River. Approximately 280 feet downstream of the subject properties, the
tributary comes within 10-15 feet of an existing residential dwelling. This property was
recorded prior to the adoption of the Floodplain Ordinance in 1983; therefore, any increase in
the 100-year discharge rate from the development of the subject properties may result in
increased flooding. In addition, the existing tributary is showing signs of erosion, thus, any
increased runoff from the proposed development and/or redevelopment of the existing school
property may result in increased erosion, which will impact private properties. As a result, on-site
retention/detention of the 2-year, 10-year, and 100-year storm post-development peak
discharge rates from the site to below the 2-year, 10-year, and 100-year storm peak discharge
rates, respectively, from the site in a forested condition, shall be provided, unless otherwise
approved by the Department of Environmental Engineering at the time of plans review
(Condition 6).
Stormwater Management
The overall development is subject to the Part IIB technical criteria of the Virginia Stormwater
Management Program Regulations for water quality and water quantity.
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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.
Nearby Parks and Recreational Facilities
Matoaca Park
Ettrick Park
VSU Trail Park
Matoaca High School
Matoaca Middle School East
Matoaca Middle School West
Matoaca Elementary School Ettrick Elementary School
Ettrick Elementary School Annex
Public Facilities Plan
The Public Facilities Plan identifies the need for a regional park facility of 200 acres, nearest this
location. Land for this park has not been acquired. The Public Facilities Plan suggests neighborhood
parks to supplement community and regional parks in underserved areas. Currently, there is no
parkland within the residential area of Ettrick Village. A neighborhood park in this area would
supplement park needs. Special purpose parks are also identified in this plan due to proximity of
the Appomattox River and extensive cultural history of the Ettrick Village. The Public Facilities Plan
recommends routes identified on the Bikeways and Trail Plan connecting to public parks and other
destinations. The Public Facilities Plan and Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan
shows a Bikeways and Trails route along Chesterfield Avenue.
Recommendation
The school plan preserves greenspace along the southern side of Chesterfield Avenue. This area
meets the criteria for a neighborhood/urban park. The proposed park will assist in meeting the
underserved part of the county. The proposed Ettrick Urban Park and recreational space as part of
the new Ettrick Elementary School will increase neighborhood park acreage and continue shared
use of recreational facilities with the school. Parks and Recreation supports the park use and
proposed development plan for all three facilities, school, fire station and park.
The Bikeways and Trails chapter of the Comprehensive Plan shows a route along Chesterfield
Avenue, best located on the north side of Chesterfield Avenue with connections to the adjacent
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facilities. Crosswalks should be planned along Chesterfield at Payne Street and Granger Street to
provide an opportunity to connect the proposed Fire Station, Ettrick Elementary School and Ettrick
Neighborhood/Urban Park with the planned trail along Chesterfield Avenue.
Summary of Identified Issues
The shortage of parkland in the area is addressed by the proposed Neighborhood/Urban Park.
Additional Parks Comments
The forested area located west of the proposed Ettrick Elementary School property includes a trail
with interpretive signage.
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittals
1/2/19 Application submitted
2/12/19 Textual Statement submitted
Community Meeting
1/29/19 Issues discussed:
Impacts on neighboring businesses
Timeline for development of facilities
Community Meeting
2/5/19 Issues discussed:
Demolition of existing buildings on site
Reassignment of Ettrick Elementary School students to Mataoca
Elementary School during demolition and construction of new school
Planning Commission
2/19/19 Citizen Comments:
No citizens spoke to this request.
Commission Discussion:
Mr. Stariha recognized staff from Planning, Schools, Fire and Parks for their
collaborative effort on the case and that the proposal demonstrates good fiscal
stewardship and is supported by leaders of Virginia State University.
Recommendation APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS IN
ATTACHMENT 1
Motion: Sloan Second: Stariha
AYES: Jackson, Freye, Sloan, Jones and Stariha
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, beginning at 6:00 p.m., will consider
this request.
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ATTACHMENT 1
CONDITIONS
Note: The following conditions are recommended by both the Planning Commission and
Staff.
The following provisions shall be required for the development of all uses proposed on the
subject property (Fire Station, Public Elementary School and Neighborhood Park).
1.Use Limitations. Uses on the property shall be limited to a Fire and EMS Station, a public
Elementary School to include accessory uses such as outdoor recreational playfields and
courts, and a public Neighborhood/Urban Park. Walking/fitness trails shall be permitted
throughout the entire public property. (P)
2.Master Plan. The Textual Statement last revised 2/12/2019 shall be considered the
Master Plan. (P)
3.Conceptual Plans. The property shall be developed generally as shown on the
Conceptual Plans as referenced below, with respect to the general location and
orientation of buildings, the general layout of parking and drives, and the general
location of sidewalks and trails, and other recreational and pedestrian amenities.
Adjustments to the Conceptual Plans may be approved at the time of plans review,
provided such adjustments substantially retain the relationship between different uses
to each other and to rights-of-way, and recreational facilities. If adjustments are
deemed to be significant as determined by the Planning Department, the Conceptual
Plans shall be presented to the Planning Commission for final approval.
a.Overall Conceptual Plan prepared by Chesterfield County Department of Parks
and Recreation and dated January 25, 2019 (Exhibit A).
b.Fire Station Conceptual Model prepared by GuernseyTingle and dated
January 25, 2019 (Exhibit B).
c.Conceptual Development Plan prepared by Chesterfield County Department of
Parks and Recreation and dated January 25, 2019 (Exhibit C). (P)
4.Sidewalks. A sidewalk with a minimum width of 5 feet shall be provided along the entire
property frontage adjacent to Chesterfield Avenue and along the entire property
frontage adjacent to Paine Street, unless otherwise required by VDOT. (P)
5.Utilities. Public water and wastewater systems shall be used. (U)
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6.Stormwater Requirements. On-site retention/detention of the 2-year, 10-year, and
100-year storm post-development peak discharge rates from the site to below the 2-
year, 10-year, and 100-year storm peak discharge rates, respectively, from the site in a
forested condition shall be provided, unless otherwise approved by the Department of
Environmental Engineering at time of plans review. (EE)
7.Fencing. Fencing, a minimum of four (4) feet in height, shall be located generally
between the school parking areas and Paine Street, between the school parking areas
and the Neighborhood Park, and between the school parking areas and the Fire Station
site as approved by the Planning Department at time of plans review. The fence shall
consist of brick columns with ornamental metal fencing in between columns. (P)
The following provisions shall apply to individual uses on the subject property.
Fire Station:
8.Architectural Treatment. Architectural treatment shall be compatible with the proposed
Ettrick Elementary School building. Building exteriors shall be masonry and fenestration
shall be harmonious with neo-traditional architectural character. Building massing shall
be designed to avoid large, unbroken facades. Additional architectural detailing shall
include:
a.Traditional cornice detailing to include fascia, soffit and frieze trim.
b.Traditional window and door surrounds of masonry or cast stone.
c.Standing seam metal roof.
d.Glass garage bay doors. (P)
9.Screening of Solid Waste Storage Areas, Fuel Pumps and other similar uses. Solid
waste storage areas, fuel pumps and other similar uses, regardless of their location on
the site, shall be screened from view of adjacent property and public rights-of-way
with a masonry wall which is constructed of comparable materials to, and designed
to be compatible with the fire station. (P)
10.Foundation Plantings. Building elevations facing north, east and west shall be enhanced
with foundation planting beds. Exact treatment and plantings shall be determined by
the Planning Department at the time of plans review. (P)
11.External Sirens and Public-Address Systems. There shall be no external building
mounted sirens or public-address systems. (P)
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Elementary School:
12.Architectural Treatment. The school building shall include the following materials and
architectural features or better:
a.Generous use of windows at ground floor, along street-facing facades
b.Traditional cornice detailing to include fascia, soffit and frieze trim
c.Traditional window and door elements of masonry or cast stone
d.Brick, cast stone or other comparable masonry materials on all sides of building
e.Standing seam metal roof (P)
13.Public-Address Systems. There shall be no external public-address systems. (P)
14.Screening of Solid Waste Storage Areas. Solid waste storage areas and other similar
uses, regardless of their location on the site, shall be screened from view of
adjacent property and public rights-of-way with a masonry wall which is constructed
of comparable materials to, and designed to be compatible with the school. (P)
15.Athletic Fields and Playfields. Except for playground areas which accommodate swings,
jungle gyms, or similar such facilities, all active playfields, courts or similar active
recreational facilities which would accommodate organized sports such as football,
soccer, basketball, etc., shall be setback a minimum of 100 feet from any adjacent
properties zoned for residential purposes. Within this setback, a fifty (50) foot buffer
shall be provided in accordance with zoning ordinance requirements. Trails shall
be permitted to be located within setbacks and buffers. (P)
16.Certificate of Occupancy. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the
elementary school, road improvements as required by the Virginia Department of
Transportation, on-street parking spaces, street lighting and sidewalks along
Chesterfield Avenue, and sidewalks along Paine Street shall be completed. (P)
17.Maintenance of Future Neighborhood/Urban Park Area. The neighborhood/urban park
area shall be maintained as an open green space until such time as the park facilities
are developed. (P)
Neighborhood Park:
18.Park Uses. The neighborhood park located in the southwestern quadrant of Chesterfield
Avenue and Paine Street shall be limited to passive recreational uses such as hardscaped
areas with benches and tables, open green spaces, landscape beds and public
art/sculptures. (P)
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ATTACHMENT 2
TEXTUAL STATEMENT
(February 12, 2019)
Development of the subject property for a fire station, public elementary school and park shall
meet the standards of the Ettrick Special Design District, except as provided below.
Fire Station Standards:
Setbacks:
A.Buildings: There shall be no maximum setback from Chesterfield Avenue.
B.Parking: Parking areas shall be permitted to be located between the rear wall of the
building and Chesterfield Avenue, however no parking area shall be located between
the front façade of the building and Chesterfield Avenue.
Minimum Building Height:
Building height of one (1) story shall be permitted.
Building Size:
No building shall exceed 16,000 gross square feet.
Uses to Include Bays:
Vehicle bays shall be permitted along the front façade oriented towards Chesterfield
Avenue.
Elementary School Standards:
Setbacks:
A.Buildings: There shall be no maximum setback from Chesterfield Avenue.
B.Parking and Drives: Parking and drives shall be permitted to be in front of the rear
wall of the building, and between the building and Chesterfield Avenue and Paine
Street.
Minimum Building Height:
Building height of one (1) story shall be permitted.
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Building Size:
No building shall exceed 100,000 gross square feet.
Neighborhood/Urban Park Standards:
Parking:
A.There shall be no requirement for on-site parking spaces.
B.In lieu of the street tree requirement, four (4) large specimen Oak trees shall be
provided and/or maintained in accordance with the Conceptual Development Plan
prepared by Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation and dated
January 25, 2019. Should specimen Oak trees be removed, street trees shall be
provided along Chesterfield Avenue in accordance with Ordinance requirements.
Other Development Standards:
The following standards shall apply to all uses on the property.
Free-Standing Signs:
A.A maximum of three (3) free-standing signs shall be permitted along Chesterfield
Avenue. These signs shall be allocated to each of the three uses on the property
(Elementary School, Fire Station and Park).
B.A comprehensive sign package shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning
Department.
C.All free-standing signs shall meet the following standards:
a.Height: Signs, including any architectural features comprising the sign
structure, shall not exceed 8 feet from grade.
b.Area: Signs shall contain a maximum of 32 feet in area.
c.Signs shall be of a monument style.
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EXHIBIT A, OVERALL CONCEPTUAL PLAN
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EXHIBIT B, CONCEPTUAL MODEL (FIRE STATION)
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ATTACHMENT 5
EXHIBIT C, CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (NEIGHBORHOOD/URBAN PARK)
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