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June 28, 2006 BS
ADDENDUM
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Ellmer Properties Chesterfield LLC
Bermuda Magisterial District
East line of Interstate 95
REQUEST: Conditional Use Planned Development to permit exceptions to Ordinance
requirements relative to signage.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
A freestanding identification sign for permitted commercial uses is planned. A
Conditional Use Planned Development is requested to allow a larger and taller
freestanding sign than allowed by current Ordinance standards.
On page 3 of the staff report, under Case History section, there is an error in the motion made by the
Planning Commission. It should reflect the motion made by Mr. Wilson was seconded by Mr.
Litton.
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STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDA TION
06SN0276
Ellmer Properties Chesterfield LLC
Bermuda Magisterial District
East line of Interstate 95
REQUEST: Conditional Use Planned Development to permit exceptions to Ordinance
requirements relative to signage.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
A freestanding identification sign for permitted commercial uses is planned. A
Conditional Use Planned Development is requested to allow a larger and taller
freestanding sign than allowed by current Ordinance standards.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION ON PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend denial for the following reasons:
A. The current sign standards of the Ordinance provide adequate identification for uses
on the property.
B. Approval of this request could encourage other businesses to seek similar
exceptions.
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MA Y BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER(S) MAY
PROFFER CONDITIONS. THE CONDITIONS NOTED WITH "STAFF/CPC" WERE
AGREED UPON BY BOTH STAFF AND THE COMMISSION. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY
A "STAFF" ARE RECOMMENDED SOLELY BY STAFF. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
"CPC" ARE ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION.)
However, should the Commission and Board wish to approve this request, imposition of the
following condition would be appropriate:
CONDITION
(CPC)
The sign shall not exceed the limitations outlined in the Textual Statement dated
March 15, 2006, relative to size and height. All other requirements of the
Ordinance relative to signage shall apply. (P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
East line of Interstate 95, south of Ruffin Mill Road. Tax ID 804-637-7907.
Existing Zoning:
C-5
Size:
9.3 acres
Existing Land Use:
Commercial
Adiacent Zoning and Land Use:
North and South - C-5 and C-5 with Conditional Use Planned Development; Commercial
or vacant
East and West - 1-2 with Conditional Use Planned Development; Industrial or vacant
UTILITIES: ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
This request will have no impact on these facilitiesa
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Consolidated Eastern Area Plan which suggests the
property is appropriate for general commercial use.
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Area Development Trends:
Area properties around the Walthall Interchange are zoned predominately General Business
(C-5), Light Industrial (1-1) and General Industrial (1-2) and are developed for commercial
or industrial uses or are currently vacant.
Proiect Identification Sign
Currently, the Ordinance permits one (1) freestanding sign identifying a vehicle sales
business. This sign may be fifty (50) square feet in area and twenty (20) feet in height. The
sign area may be increased up to twenty-five (25) percent provided such increase is for the
purpose of including changeable copy. The applicant is requesting a freestanding sign along
1-95 to identify an automobile dealership. This sign is proposed to be 163 square feet, with
no changeable copy, and forty-eight (48) feet in height. (Textual Statement)
CONCLUSION
The current sign standards of the Ordinance provide adequate identification for uses on the
property. Further, approval of this request could encourage other businesses to seek similar
exceptions thereby resulting in sign proliferation. As an example, a second freestanding
identification sign was recently approved on adjacent property to the north. This approved sign
to identify a motor vehicle sales business is allowed to be up to 100 square feet in area and a
maximum of thirty (30) fee in height.
Given these considerations, denial of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (6/20/06):
The applicant did not accept staff s recommendation, but did accept the Planning
Commission's recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Wilson, the Commission recommended
approval subject to the Condition on page 2.
AYES: Unanimous.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take under
consideration this request.
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TEXTUAL STATEMENT
Ellmer Properties Chesterfield LLC
March 15, 2006
Conditional Use Planned Development ("CUPD") to permit a zoning ordinance exception,
as described herein, for a C-5 General Business District zoned property known as
Chesterfield County Tax Identification Number 804-637-7907.
EXCEPTION:
An exception of 113 square feet to the SO square foot limit for sign
area and an exception of 28 feet to the 20 foot limit for sign height for
a freestanding sign to identify a vehicle sales use ( countywide) as set
forth in Sec. 19-649 of the County Zoning Ordinance.
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