19SN0603
CASE NUMBER: 19SN0603
APPLICANT: David J. Cook
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
MIDLOTHIAN DISTRICT
AND RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors (BOS) Hearing:
JULY 24, 2019
BOS Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
DAVID J. COOK (804-551-0331)
Planning Department Case Manager:
0.4 Acres 8622 Rockaway Road
DARLA ORR (804-717-6533)
REQUEST
Conditional use to permit a second dwelling unit separated from the principal dwelling, and
conditional use planned development to permit side and rear yard setback exceptions in a R-15
District.
Notes:
A.Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions.
B.Conditions and an exhibit are located in Attachments 1 and 2.
SUMMARY
The applicant plans to convert an existing garage into a dwelling unit to be occupied by a family
member.
Rear and side yard setback exceptions are requested as outlined on page 4. Conversion of the
detached garage (accessory structure) to a dwelling (principal structure) requires greater building
setbacks from side and rear property boundaries. These exceptions accommodate use of the
existing garage structure.
RECOMMENDATION
PLANNING APPROVAL
COMMISSION
APPROVAL
STAFF Similar requests approved with no known adverse impacts
Conditions ensure residential character maintained
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
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Comprehensive Plan
Classification: SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL II
The designation suggests the property is appropriate for single family residential use of 2.0 to 4.0
dwellings per acre.
Surrounding Land Uses and Development
McRae Rd.
Subject
St. Michaels property
Episcopal
Buford Rd.
Church
Quaker Ln.
Single-family
uses
Rockaway Rd
Recreational
use
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Darla Orr (804-717-6533) orrd@chesterfield.gov
Proposal
The applicant is requesting conditional use to permit a second dwelling unit separated from the
principal dwelling. Specifically, the applicant plans to convert an existing garage into a dwelling to
accommodate a family member.
Conditional use planned development approval is requested to permit conversion of the
detached garage (accessory structure) to a dwelling (principal structure). Principal structures
require greater building setbacks from side and rear property boundaries. Approval of these
setback exceptions accommodate use of the existing garage structure as a dwelling. Setback
exceptions are requested as follows:
Rear Setback 10.5 feet (14.5 ft. exception to 25 ft. rear yard setback)
Side Setback 7.9 feet (7.1 ft. exception to the 15 ft. side yard setback)
The following provides an overview of the proposed occupancy limitations for the second
dwelling:
General Overview
Requirements Details
Limited to: occupants of principal dwelling;
individuals related to them by blood, marriage,
adoption or guardianship; foster children; guests; and
Occupancy
any domestic help.
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Deed restriction to be recorded within thirty (30) days.
Record Notice of Occupancy
Limitation
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As conditioned, the use should not adversely affect area residential uses. In addition, second
dwelling units have been approved in other residential areas on similarly situated parcels with no
apparent adverse impact.
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Steve Adams (804-748-1037) adamsst@chesterfield.gov
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transportation needs that are expected to mitigate traffic impacts of future growth. The
anticipated traffic impact of the proposal has been evaluated and it is anticipated to be
minimal.
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FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Staff Contact: Anthony Batten (804-717-6167) battena@chesterfield.gov
This request will have minimal impact on Fire and EMS.
Nearby Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Facilities
Fire Station The Buford Fire Station, Company Number 9
EMS Facility The Forest View Volunteer Rescue Squad
UTILITIES
Staff Contact: Jamie Bland (751-4439) blandj@chesterfield.gov
The subject request to convert an existing garage into a dwelling unit requires a separate
connection to the utility system for the water service as identified in Section 18-58 of the Code
of Ordinances. Condition 4 would require the applicant to provide this separate connection.
(Attachment 1)
service. The applicant would be responsible for all fees associated with establishing this new
service account.
The subject property is located within the mandatory wastewater connection area for new
property. With none of the requirements identified in Sections 18-60(A)(2)(a-d) applying to the
requested use, private septic systems may be utilized. The property is currently served by an
onsite septic system, the applicant would be responsible for coordinating any changes in use
with this system with the Health Department.
The Utilities Department supports this case with the imposition of Condition 4. (Attachment 1)
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Adam Wilkerson (804-674-2384) adam.wilkerson@vdot.virginia.gov
PARKS AND RECREATION
Staff Contact: Stuart Connock (804-751-4484) ConnockS@chesterfield.gov
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Staff Contact: Rebeccah Ward (804-748-1028) WardR@chesterfield.gov
This request will not impact these facilities.
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittals
03/06/19 Application submitted
Community Meeting
04/17/19 No citizens attended
Planning Commission
06/18/19 Citizen Comments:
No citizens spoke to this request.
Action APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS IN ATTACHMENT 1.
Motion: Jones Second: Sloan
AYES: Freye, Jones, Sloan and Stariha
ABSENT: Jackson
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, July 24, 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.
1.With the approval of this request, the following setback exceptions shall be granted:
A.Rear Setback 14.5 ft. exception to 25 ft. rear yard setback
B.Side Setback 7.1 ft. exception to the 15 ft. side yard setback (P)
2.Occupancy of the second dwelling unit shall be limited to: the occupants of the principal
dwelling unit, individuals related to them by blood, marriage, adoption or guardianship,
foster children, guests and any domestic servants. (P)
3.For the purpose of providing record notice, within thirty (30) days of approval of this
request, a deed restriction shall be recorded setting forth the limitation in Condition 2.
The deed book and page number of such restriction and a copy of the restriction as
recorded shall be submitted to the Planning Department. (P)
4.The applicant shall provide a separate connection to the public water system for the
second dwelling on the property. (U)
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ATTACHMENT 2
SITE LAYOUT
Proposed
second
dwelling
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