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MftY 20, 1997 CPC
Julie 11, 1997 BS
July 23, 1997 BS
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
97SN0221
Jay Tronfield
Midlothian Magisterial District
8500 Midlothian Turnpike
REOUEST: Rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Corporate Office (0-2).
PROPOSED LAND USE:
Office uses are planned.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROFFERED CONDITIONS ON
PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
A. The proposed zoning and land uses conform to the Northern Area Land Use and
Transportation Plan which suggests the property is appropriate for general
commercial use.
B. The proposed zoning and land uses are representative of and compatible with
existing and anticipated office and commercial development along this portion of
the Midlothian Turnpike corridor.
C. The development standards of the Zoning Ordinance and proffered conditions
further ensure land use compatibility with existing and anticipated area
development and address transportation concerns.
(NOTE: THE ONLY CONDITION THAT MAY BE IMPOSED IS A BUFFER CONDmON.
THE PROPERTY OWNER MAY PROFFER OTHER CONDITIONS. THE CONDITIONS
NOTED WITH "STAFF/CPC" WERE AGREED UPON BY BOTH STAFF AND THE
COMMISSION. CONDmONS WITH ONLY A "STAFF" ARE RECOMMENDED SOLELY
BY STAFF. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "CPC" ARE ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.)
PROFFERED CONDITIONS
(STAFF/CPC)
(STAFF/CPC)
1.
No direct access shall be provided to Route 60
2.
Direct access to Gateway Center Parkway shall be limited to one (1)
entrance/exit located towards the northern Property line. The exact
location of this access shall be approved by the Transportation
Department. Prior to any site plan approval, an access easement,
acceptable to the Transportation Department, shall be recorded
across the Property to ensure shared use of this access with the
adjacent parcel to the west.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
Fronts the north line of Midlothian Turnpike, east of Wadsworth Drive and is better
known as 8500 Midlothian Turnpike. GPIN 757-705-3156 (Sheet 8).
Existin~ Zonini:
A
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0.6 acre
Existin~ Land Use:
Unoccupied single family residential
Acijacent Zonin~ & Land Use:
North - 0-2 with Conditional Use Planned Development; Office
South - C-5; Commercial
East - C-3; Commercial
West - C-5; Commercial or vacant
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UTILITIES
Public Water System:
There is an existing sixteen (16) inch water line along Midlothian Turnpike, adjacent to
the request site. In addition, there is an existing twelve (12) inch water line along
Gateway Centre Parkway, adjacent to the request site. Use of the public water system is
required by County Code.
Public Wastewater System:
There is an existing eight (8) inch wastewater collector in Gateway Centre Parkway,
adjacent to the north corner of the request site. Use of the public wastewater system is
required by County Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainaie and Erosion:
Site drains north to Powhite Creek. There are no existing or anticipated on- or off-site
drainage or erosion problems. If site is designed to drain to existing roads, off-site
easements will not be required.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
The Public Facilities Plan indicates that Emergency Services calls are expected to increase
forty-five (45) percent by the year 2015. Eight (8) new fIre/rescue stations are
recommended for construction by the year 2015 in the Public Facilities Plan.
This property is currently served by the Buford Road Fire/Rescue Station, Company
Number 9 and Forest View Rescue Squad. Fire hydrants with adequate water flow must
be provided in compliance with nationally recognized standards (Le., National Fire
Protection Association and Insurance Services Office). The quantity of water for fire
protection and the number of hydrants needed will be evaluated during the site and
construction plans review processes.
Transportation:
This request will not limit development to a specific land use; therefore, it is difficult to
anticipate traffic generation. Based on general office trip rates, development could
generate approximately 150 average daily trips. These vehicles will be distributed along
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Midlothian Turnpike (Route 60) which had a 1995 traffic count of 53,327 vehicles per
day.
Development must adhere to the Zoning Ordinance relative to access and internal
circulation (Article 5). The property is located in the northwest comer of the Gateway
Center ParkwaylRoute 60 intersection. Access to major arterials, such as Route 60,
should be controlled. The applicant has proffered that no direct access will be provided
from the property to Route 60 (proffered Condition 1). Access to Route 60 will be
provided via Gateway Center Parkway. The applicant has proffered that direct access to
Gateway Center Parkway will be limited to one (1) entrance/exit, located towards the
northern property line (Proffered Condition 2). According to the proffer, an access
easement will be provided across the property to ensure shared use of this access with the
adjacent parcel to the west.
At time of site plan review, specific recommendations will be provided regarding access
and internal circulation.
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Northern Area Land Use and Transportation Plan which
suggests the property is appropriate for general commercial use.
Area Development Trends:
This portion of the Midlothian Turnpike corridor is characterized by a mixture of office
and commercial zoning and land uses. It is anticipated that office and commercial
development will continue, along with the possibility of some light industrial uses.
Site Desi~:
The request property lies within a Post Development Area. Redevelopment of the site
must conform to the development standards of the Zoning Ordinance which address
access, parking, landscaping, architectural treatment, setbacks, signs, buffers, utilities, and
screening of dumpsters and loading areas.
Architectural Treatment:
Within Post Development Areas, no building exterior which would be visible to public
rights of way can be constructed of unadorned concrete, block or corrugated and/or sheet
metal. Mechanical equipment, whether ground-level or rooftop, must be shielded and
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screened from public rights of way. Redevelopment of the site must adhere to Post
Development requirements.
Buffers & Screenin2:
The Zoning Ordinance requires that solid waste storage areas (Le., dumpsters, garbage
cans, trash compactors, etc.) be screened from view of adjacent property and public rights
of way by a solid fence, wall, dense evergreen plantings or architectural feature and that
such area within 1,000 feet of any residentially zoned property or property used for
residential purposes not be serviced between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. In
addition, sites must be designed and buildings oriented so that loading areas are screened
from any property where loading areas are prohibited and from public rights of way.
CONCLUSIONS
The proposed zoning and land uses conform to the Northern Area Land Use and
Transportation Plan which suggests the property is appropriate for general commercial
use. In addition, the proposed zoning and land uses are representative of and compatible
with existing and anticipated office and commercial development along this portion of the
Midlothian Turnpike corridor. The development standards of the Zoning Ordinance
further ensure land use compatibility with existing and anticipated area development.
Therefore, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (5/20/97):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Shewmake, seconded by Mr. Cunningham, the Commission
recommended approval of this request and acceptance of the proffered conditions on page
2.
AYES: Unanimous.
Board of Supervisors' Meeting (6/11/97):
The Board deferred this case to July 23, 1997, because the applicant was not present.
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The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, July 23, 1997, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take under
consideration this request.
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