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REQUEST ANALYSIS
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RECOMMENDA TION
96SN0131
Rita M ~ Jenkins
Midlothian Magisterial District
West line of Mt. Pisgah Drive
REQUEST: Conditional Use to permit a child day care center in a Residential (R-7) District~
PROPOSED LAND USE:
The request property is occupied by a church with associated parking facilities
(Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church)~ The applicant seeks a Conditional Use
to permit the operation of a child day care center in the church facilities ~
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS ON PAGE 2~
AYES: Messrs~ Cunningham and Easter~
ABSTAIN: Mr. Miller
ABSENT: Messrs~ Marsh and Gulley~ '
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
A~ A church has operated on the request property for a number of years~ The
requested amendment to permit a child day care center will generate no greater
impact on area residential development than does the existing church~
B~ Through the Conditional Use process, the Commission and Board can insure that
the child day care use is compatible with existing and future area residential
development.
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(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER 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 "CPC" ARE
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION~)
CONDITIONS
(ST AFF ICPC)
Outdoor playfields or similar active recreational areas for child day
care use shall be set back a minimum of forty (40) feet from the
northern and western property boundaries. (P)
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(ST AFF/CPC)
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Except where the requirements of the underlying Residential (R-7)
zoning are more restrictiv~, any new development for child day care
use shall conform to ~e requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for
commercial uses in the Midlothian Village Core District~ . (P)
(STAFF ICPC)
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Any child day care use may be conducted only in conjunction with
a church use on the property. (P)
(NOTE: These conditions would not apply to any permitted use, such as
a church, on the property~)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
Fronts the west line of Mt. Pisgah Drive, north of Midlothian Turnpike, and is better
known as 1100 Mt. Pisgab Drive. Tax Map 15-12 (1) Part of Parcel 95 and Tax Map 16-
9 (1) Parcels 4 and 62 (Sheet 7).
Existing Zoning:
R-7
Size:
4~O acres
Existing Land Use:
PublicI semi-public (church)
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Adjacent-'Zoning & Land Use:
North - R-7; Single family residential or vacant
South - 0-2 and C-3; Commercial
East - R-7; Public/semi-public (church parking lot) and multi-family residential
West - R-7; Vacant
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Utilities:
Public Water System
An eight (8) inch waterline is located along Mt~ Pisgah Drive.. The existing buildings are
connected to the public water system.. This system will also serve a planned addition.. The
use of the public water system is required by Ordinance ~
Public Wastewater System
An eight (8) inch wastewater line is located along Mt~ Pisgah Drive. The existing
buildings are connected to the public wastewater system~ - This system will also serve a
planned addition. The use of the public wastewater system is requir~d by Ordinance.
Environmental:
Drainage and Erosion
Site drains to the north and eventually to Falling Creek via tributaries~ No existing or
anticipated 00- or off-site drainage or erosion control problems ~
Fire Service:
Midlothian Fire Station, Company #5 ~ Provide County water flows and fITe hydrants for
fife protection purposes in compliance with nationally recognized standards (Le., National
Fire Protection Association and Insurance Services Office) ~
Fire lanes must be provided in accordance with the Chesterfield Fire Prevention Code,
Section 313..
Transportation:
This proposed use will have a minimal impact on the existing transportation network.
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LAND USE
General Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Midlothian Area Community Plan which designates the
request property for residential area and proposed historic district.
Area Development Trends:
Development in the vicinity of the request property is characterized by a single family
residence on a large acreage parcel to the north, multi-family residences to the northeast,
and commercial uses to the south and east. Vacant property to the northwest and west and
the large acreage parcel to the north are zoned residentially and could be developed for
additional single family residential uses.
Site Desiin:
The request site is occupied by buildings housing an existing church plus associated
parking areas~ Access is provided to Mt. Pisgah Drive and Midlothian Tumpike~
The request property lies within the Midlothian Village Core District. The recommended
conditions would require any new development for child day care use to conform to the
development standards of the Zoning Ordinance for conunercial uses in the Midlothian
Village Core District which address architectural treatment, access, parking, landscaping,
lighting, setbacks, signs, utilities and screening (Condition 2)~ In addition, Condition 3
would require child day care operations to be conducted only in conjunction with church
use~ Outside activities associated with any child day care operation at the request property
should be located at least forty (40) feet from adjacent residentially zoned property.
(Condition 1)
Architectural Treatment:
Condition 2 would prohibit any new building or addition to any building design~d to
accommodate child day care use from consisting of architectural materials inferior in
quality, appearance, or detail to any other exterior of the same building~ There is,
however, nothing to preclude the use of different materials on different building exteriors,
but rather, the use of inferior materials on sides which face adjoining property. No
portion of a building constructed of unadorned concrete block or corrugated and/or sheet
metal could be visible from any adjoining residential or office district or any public right
of way~ Mechanical equipment, whether ground-level or rooftop, would have to be
shielded and screened from public view and designed to be perceived as an integral part
of the building~
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Further, buildings must be designed to impart harmonious proportions and to avoid
monotonous facades.. or large bulky masses ~ Buildings must possess architectural variety,
but must also be compatible with existing structures, especially nearby structures of high
historic interest. New or remodeled buildings must enhance an overall cohesive village
character as reflected in existing structures~ This character must be achieved through the
use of design elements - including, but not limited to, materials, balconies and/or terraces,
articulation of doors and windows, sculptural or textural relief of facades, architectural
ornamentation, varied roof lines, or other appurtenances such as lighting flXtures and/or
planting - as are described in the applicable adopted Village of Midlothian Technical
Manual ~ .
Buffers & Screening:
Condition 2 would require that any new 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, be
separated from any residentially zoned property or any property being used for
residential purposes by the principal building, 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..
Conclusions:
A church has operated on the request property for a number of years. The requested
amendment to permit a child day care center will generate no greater impact on area
residential development than does the existing church~ Through the Conditional Use
process, the Commission and Board can insure that the child care use is compatible with
existing and future area residential development. The recommended conditions are similar
to those imposed on child day care operations conducted in church facilit.ies ~
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended~
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (11/20/95):
The applicant accepted the recommendation~ There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr ~ Easter, seconded by Mr.. Cunningham, the Commission recommended
approval of this request, subject to the conditions on page 2.
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AYES: Messrs. Cunningham and Easter~
ABSTAIN: Mr. Miller.
ABSENT: Messrs~ Marsh and Gulley.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, December 13, 1995, beginning at 7: 00 p .m.., will take
under consideration this request.
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