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79S121 - - STAFF REPORT -JOXy-tT;-t~T~-tepeT- - ~-2l-,-..J,...9-7-9- -(~~ September 26, 1979 (BS) CASE NUMBER: 79S121 APPLICANT: SALISBURY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH REQUEST (Amended): Rezoning from Residential (R-7) to Agricultural (A) with a Conditional Use to permit offices. GENERAL LOCATION: Midlothian Magisterial District, the property fronts the west line of Huguenot Road and is located opposite its intersection with Green Spring Road. Tax Map 16-4 (1) Parcel 2 (Sheet 7). SUBJECT PARCEL: 1.45 acres, zoned Residential (R-7); vacant. ADJACENT PROPERTY: Zoned Residential (R-7) and Agricultural (A). Single family and multi-family residential use or vacant. UTILITIES, SOILS, DRAINAGE AMD EROSION, EASEMENTS: The closest water line is located 150 feet north of the property along Huguenot Road. Off-site easements may be necessary. Property lies in the Falling Creek sewage drainage area. Public sewer is on site. Soils are nearly level to gently sloping and under present conditions, have only a slight chance for erosion. Ninety percent (90%) of the parcel is subject to wetness. Soils are fairly suited for the proposed use, Due to wetness, construction costs may be increased. A drainage plan should be developed to provide for adequate drainage around the outside of footings for each structure with a positive surface outlet to ground surface or drainage ditch. Property lies in the Falling Creek drainage area. Property also lies in the Route 60/147 drainage district. A pro rata share must be paid for drainage improvements in the area. Plans have been approved for construction of a 35 foot wide drainage ditch along the western property line. PUBLIC FACILITIES: Property is served by Midlothian Fire Station Company Number 5. Fire service capability is adequate. TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC: Area roads are in good condition, but heavily traveled. Huguenot Road is planned for four-laning in the future, -, - LAND ASSESSMENT: 1979 Appraised value - $14,480. GENERAL PLAN: Single family residential use. DISCUSSION: The applicants are requesting rezoning to the Office Business (0) classification with the intent of de- veloping the property for office use. Property to the north and west has been developed or is being developed for single family residential use while property to the south remains vacant. Of particular importance is the protection of the adjacent residential properties through buffering require- ments. Furthermore, consideration should be given to limiting access to Huguenot Road which is a heavily traveled arterial. Staff is of the opinion that with property buffering and access ap- proval of this request will not adversely affect the area in general. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval subject to the imposition of the following conditions: 1. A ten (10) foot buffer shall be imposed along the north, west, and south property lines. This buffer shall be land- scaped in accordance with the minimum "Guidelines for Land- scaped Buffers" (office against residential). A landscaping plan depicting this requirement shall'be submitted to the Di- vision of Development Review and in conjuction with final site plan review. The depths of these buffers shall be measured from the inside boundaries of the drainage easements on the north and west property lines. 2. A thirty (30) foot buffer shall be imposed along the eastern property line. (Note: This is the minimum building setback from Huguenot Road). This buffer shall be appropriately landscaped with ornamental trees, shrubs, and ground cover. Only one access, not to exceed a width of thirty (30) feet shall be permitted thorugh this buffer to Huguenot Road. CASE HISTORY 7 17 79 CPC: The Commission deferred this request for thirty (30) days in order to allow the applicant to amend the application to seek rezoning to Agricultural (A) with a conditional Use. -2- - ....... The applicants have accomplished the amendment and have s~bmitted a site plan depicting the proposed layout (see attached slte plan). The plan reflects construction of a two story l?,OOO square foo~ office building. The structure to be erected wlll have a Colon~al Williamsburg design, employing brick and wooden facades with cedar shake roofs. The parking and driveway areas will be screened from view of properties" located to the north and south by a six (6) foot high solid board fence (see attached plan). Staff is of the opinion that the proposed layout and architectural style is appropriate and will blend with adjacent residential uses. Furthermore, the development will enhance the area and provide an acceptable basis for any future commercialization which might occur in the area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE IMPOSITION OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The uses permitted shall be limited to professional offices. No retail activity shall be permitted. 2. The below stated conditions notwithstanding the site plan prepared by J. K. Timmons and Associates, Inc. shall be considered the plan of development. 3. In conjunction with final site plan review, a landscaping plan depicting the kinds and types of trees, shrubs, etc. to be planted shall be submitted to the Division of' Development Review for approval. 4. The structure to be erected on the parcel shall have a Colonial Williamsburg design and be similar to the pictures submitted with the application. Prior to the release of a building permit, renderings shall be submitted to the Division of Development Review for approval. 5. All exterior lighting shall be low level, not to exceed a height of fifteen (15) feet and positioned so as not to project light into adjacent residential properties. 6. Curb and gutter shall be utilized along all parking and driveway areas and where ever else is necessary to provide for proper drainage. 7. One sign, not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area and a height of eight (8) feet shall be permitted. The facades of the sign shall employ subdued earth tone colors and blend with the architectural style of the building. This sign may be indirectly illuminated, but shall not be luminous. 8. The above noted conditions notwithstanding all bulk requirements of the Office Business (0) District shall be applicable. 9. The rear portion of the property behind the proposed structure shall be maintained as a buffer area with no clearing or cutting of any vegetation three (3) inches or greater in caliper. In cleared areas of 500 square feet or greater, there shall be planted ornamental trees and having an initial height of five (5) feet. These plantings shall be installed prior to occupancy. A landscaping plan -3- - -. depicting this requirement shall be submitted to the Division of Development Review for approval and in conjunction with final site plan review. CPC 8 21 79: The Commission recommended approval of this request subject to the imposition of the above stated conditions. The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, September 26, 1979 beginning at 2:00 p.m. will take under consideration your request for zoning. ....4.... A ~ R-7J6 ,'- I -- --, -.. --- .~ l.,,,. <;,~ t' {....4 l'.ti ri~ ", ,.il - -'1\:'" " :- .. .'~':;'5 1'1 1'\,' \ -'-- IvjA-'V5?k:. 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