19SN0572
CASE NUMBER: 19SN0572
APPLICANT: Teshauna Moore Tornes
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
BERMUDA DISTRICT
AND RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors (BOS) Hearing:
AUGUST 28, 2019
BOSTime Remaining:
365 DAYS
Applicant Agent:
TESHAUNA TORNES (336-253-5837)
Planning Department Case Manager:
0.3 Acres 6115 Walnut Landing Way
DREW NOXON (804-796-7122)
REQUEST
Conditional use to permit a group care facility in a Residential (R-15) District.
Notes:
A.Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions
B.Conditions are located in Attachment 1.
SUMMARY
A group care facility to permit the full-time care for a maximum of four (4) adolescent/young
women (ages 13 18) is planned.
RECOMMENDATION
DENIAL
PLANNING
Given property location, size constraints and anticipated level of activity,
COMMISSION
unlikely impacts of use on area properties can be mitigated
APPROVAL
As conditioned, the use would be compatible with the surrounding
STAFF
residential development
Residential character of the area will be 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 residential development at a maximum
density of 2.0 to 4.0 dwellings per acre.
Surrounding Land Uses and Development
Arbor Green Dr.
Walnut Landing Wy.
Single-family uses
-Arbor Landing
Ironbridge Pkwy.
Arbor Green Ct.
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Drew Noxon (804-796-7122) noxona@chesterfield.gov
Zoning History
Case Number Request
Rezoning to Residential (R-15) plus conditional use planned
development to permit exceptions to Ordinance requirements
78SN0105
(minimum lot size of 8,000 sq. ft.)
Approved
Various amendments to Case 78SN0105 approved (86SN0097 and
(4/1979)
87SN0035)
Amended Cases 78SN0105, 86SN0097 and 87SN0035
88SN0061
Decreased required side-yard setbacks in the R-15 District (applies to
Approved
subject property)
(7/1988)
Proposal
A group care facility with a maximum of four (4) adolescent to young women who receive full-
time care is proposed within the existing 2,477 square-foot, four-bedroom single-family
dwelling. The applicant has indicated that three (3) full-time employees who provide twenty-
four (24) hour care and supervision, and two (2) part-time employees are needed.
Group Care Facility
Adult or child caring institution or facility, other than a residential care home, halfway
house or hospital, designed to provide resident services to individuals requiring
rehabilitation or personal services because they are physically handicapped, mentally ill,
mentally retarded, developmentally disabled, aged, infirm, chronically ill, incurably
afflicted, children in need of services, or children separated from their parents or
guardian.
Group Care Facilities are first permitted by-right in the Neighborhood Office (O-1) Districts and
require conditional use approval in Residential (R) Districts.
Examination of Use
According to the applicant, the program would accept and care for adolescent females between
the ages of 13-18 years old who have been referred by the Virginia Department of Social
Services due to neglect and/or abuse. The applicant plans to obtain a license from the Virginia
Department of Social Services for the provision of care for a maximum of four (4) adolescent/
young women while preparing the individuals for transition into an appropriate home or
adulthood. Twenty-four (24) hour care will be provided by both part and full-time employees. The
applicant has indicated that the adolescents accepted into this program attend public schools and
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participate in service learning opportunities. As conditioned, the intensity of this use is anticipated
to be in character with the residential neighborhood.
The following provides an overview of the conditions offered by the applicant to mitigate the
impact of the use on area properties:
General Overview
Requirements Details
Use limited to applicant only
Non-Transferable
Condition 1
Maximum of four (4), ages 13 - 18
Number/Age of Residents
Condition 2
No exterior additions or alterations to existing structure
Limitation on Size
Condition 3
None permitted
Signage
Condition 4
One (1) year
Time Limitation
Condition 5
Maximum of three (3) employees on premises at
any one time.
Employees
No on-site employee meetings, except training
required by state VA Dept. of Social Services
Condition 6
FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Staff Contact: Anthony Batten (717-6167) battena@chesterfield.gov
Nearby Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Facilities
Fire Station The Chester Fire Station, Company Number 1
EMS Facility The Chester Fire Station, Company Number 1
SCHOOLS
Staff Contact: Atonja Allen (804-318-8740) atonja_allen@ccpsnet.net
As this proposal is within a 1.5-mile radius from Ecoff Elementary School and Carver College and
Career Academy, CCPS reviewed the application documents and found that this request will have
minimal impact on school facilities.
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COUNTY TRANPORTATION
Staff Contact: Steve Adams (804) 748-1037 adamsSt@chesterfield.gov
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Jonathan Phillippe (804-674-2560) jonathan.phillippe@vdot.virginia.gov
UTILITIES
Staff Contact: Jamie Bland (804-751-4439)
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
11/5/18 Application submitted
12/19/18, Application revised
1/24/19 &
4/9/19
Planning Commission
2/19/19 ACTION -
3/19/19 ACTION -
WI
4/16/19 ACTION -
7/16/19 Citizen Comments:
Multiple citizens spoke in opposition to the request. Concerns were shared
regarding introduction of a business use into the neighborhood, precedent for
location of other businesses, restrictive covenants requiring homes to be
maintained for residential use only and concerns relative to overflow parking on
the street. The Arbor Landing Association (HOA) submitted a
letter opposing the request.
Discussion:
Mr. Stariha inquired about the number of vehicles that could be accommodated
in the existing driveway.
Mr. Sloan noted that he was present at the well-attended March HOA meeting
and heard from residents opposed to the proposal. He indicated that during his
service on the Chesterfield County Community Services Board, much effort was
made to work closely with communities when locating permitted residential
care homes to avoid disruption of neighbors. He concluded he could not
support the proposal as he did not believe the size of this property could amply
accommodate the level of activity and parking associated with this use to
successfully mitigate impacts on the residential community.
Recommendation DENIAL
Motion: Sloan Second: Stariha
AYES: Jackson, Freye, Sloan, and Stariha ABSENT: Jones
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, August 28, 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 Staff.
1.Non-Transferable Ownership: This conditional use approval shall be granted to and for
Teshauna Moore Tornes, exclusively, and shall not be transferable nor run with the land.
(P)
2.Group Care Facility Residents: This conditional use approval shall be limited to providing
group care services to a maximum of four (4) adolescent youth/young women, ages
13 18, who reside on the premises. (P)
3.Expansion of Use: There shall be no exterior additions or alterations to the existing
structure to accommodate this use, except alterations to meet Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), building code requirements, or regulatory requirements pertaining to the
operation of a group care facility and the residents receiving group care in the dwelling. (P)
4.Signage: There shall be no signs permitted to identify this use. (P)
5.Time Limitation: This conditional use approval shall be granted for a period not to exceed
one (1) year from the date of approval. (P)
6.Employees: No more than three (3) employees shall be permitted to work on the premises
at any given time. Except for on-site training required by the Virginia Department of Social
Services, staff meetings shall not take place on the premises. (P)
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