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07SN0284 L^1priI17, 2007 CPC May 23,2007 BS STAFF'S REQUEST ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDA TION 07SN0284 Page Development Company Midlothian Magisterial District Southwest line of Old Buckingham Road REQUEST: Rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Community Business (C-3). PROPOSED LAND USE: Commercial 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 Alverser/Old Buckingham Plan Amendment which suggests the property is appropriate for general business use. B. The proposed zoning and land uses are representative of, and compatible with, existing and anticipated area development. (NOTE: THE ONLY CONDITION THAT MAY BE IMPOSED IS A BUFFER CONDITION. THE PROPERTY OWNER(S) MAY PROFFER OTHER CONDITIONS. THE CONDITIONS NOTED WITH "STAFF/CPC" WERE AGREED UPON BY BOTH STAFF AND THE COMMISSION. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "STAFF" ARE RECOMMENDED SOLELY Providing a FIRST CHOICE commnnity through excellence in public service BY STAFF. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "CPC" ARE ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.) PROFFERED CONDITIONS (STAFF/CPC) 1. Except for timbering approved by the Virginia State Department of Forestry for the purpose of removing dead or diseased trees, there shall be no timbering on the Property until a land disturbance permit has been obtained from the Environmental Engineering Department and the approved devices installed. (EE) (STAFF/CPC) 2. Direct vehicular access from the property to Old Buckingham Road shall be limited to one (1) entrance/exit. The exact location of this access shall be approved by the Transportation Department. There shall be no vehicular access from the property to the driveway to the south that aligns with the Grove Road intersection at Route 60. (T) GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Southwest line of Old Buckingham Road, northwest of Huguenot Road. Tax ill 739-709- 6117. Existing Zoning: A Size: 6.3 acres Existing Land Use: Vacant Adiacent Zoning and Land Use: North - 0-2 and C-2; Office and commercial South and East - C-3 and C-5 with Conditional Use Planned Development; Commercial West - 0-2 and C-3 with Conditional Use Planned Development; Office and commercial 2 07SN 0284-1v1A Y23- BOS UTILITIES Public Water System: An eight (8) inch water line extends from the north side of Mid lot hi an Turnpike north across the southeastern portion of this site. In addition, an eight (8) inch water line extends along a portion of Huguenot Road and terminates approximately 300 feet east of this site. Use of public water is required by County Code. Public Wastewater System: There is a ten (10) inch wastewater sub-trunk line extending along the southern and southeastern boundary of this site. Use of the public wastewater system is required by County Code. ENVIRONMENT AL Drainage and Erosion: The property drains to the west into an existing seventy-two (72) inch storm sewer system and then via the storm sewer system under Route 60 and through Stonehenge Golf Course to Falling Creek. There are no existing or anticipated on- or off-site drainage or erosion problems. The property is located in the Routes 60/147 drainage district, therefore a pro rata fee to cover the cost of drainage improvements in the district will be required. The property is wooded and should not be timbered without obtaining a land disturbance permit from the Department of Environmental Engineering (Proffered Condition 1). This will insure proper erosion control measures are in place prior to any land disturbance. PUBLIC FACILITIES Fire Service: The Midlothian Fire Station, Company 5, and Forest View Volunteer Rescue Squad currently provide fire protection and emergency medical service. This request will have a minimal impact fire and EMS. Transportation: The property is approximately six (6) acres located on the south side of Old Buckingham Road and is currently zoned Agricultural (A). The applicant is requesting rezoning from A to Community Business (C-3). The applicant has not specified a use or density; therefore, it is difficult to anticipate traffic generation. Based on trip generation rates for a shopping center and an assumed density of 10,000 square feet per acre, development of the property could generate approximately 5,000 average daily trips. These trips would 3 07SN 0284-1v1A Y23- BOS initially be distributed along Old Buckingham Road, which had a 2005 traffic count of 2,729 vehicles per day between Alverser Drive and Huguenot Road. Based on the volume of traffic it carried during peak hours, Old Buckingham Road in this area was functioning at an acceptable level. (Level of Service C) The Thoroughfare Plan identifies Old Buckingham Road as a collector. Access to collectors should be controlled. The applicant has proffered to limit direct access from the property to Old Buckingham Road to one (1) entrance/exit. (Proffered condition 2) Immediately to the south of the property is a commercial driveway that aligns with a crossover on Route 60 (Midlothian Turnpike) at Grove Road. This crossover is approximately 700 feet east of the signalized crossover at Alverser Drive. This limited distance is not desirable for signalization. The applicant has proffered to preclude vehicular access from the site to this driveway (Proffered Condition 2) which will reduce the likelihood that this intersection meets the required volume of traffic to warrant signalization. LAND USE Comprehensive Plan: Lies within the boundaries of the Alverser/Old Buckingham Plan Amendment which suggests the property is appropriate for general business use. Area Development Trends: The area is characterized by office and commercially zoned and developed properties within an area bounded by the Midlothian Turnpike/Huguenot Road/ Alverser Drive corridors. Commercial development is expected to continue in this area, as is suggested by the Plan. Development Standards: Currently, the property lies within the Midlothian Turnpike Post Development Area. The purpose of the Post Development Area Standards is to provide flexible design criteria in areas that have already experienced development and ensure continuity of development. The Zoning Ordinance specifically addresses access, landscaping, setbacks, parking, signs, buffers, utilities and screening for developments within these areas. Any development on the property must comply with these requirements. CONCLUSION The proposed zoning and land uses conform to the Alverser/Old Buckingham Plan which suggests the property is appropriate for general business use. In addition, the proposed zoning and land uses are representative of, and compatible with, existing and anticipated area development. Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended. 4 07SN 0284-1v1A Y23- BOS CASE HISTORY Planning Commi ssi on Meeting (4/1 7 /07): The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present. On motion of Mr. Gecker, seconded by Mr. Wilson, the Commission recommended approval and acceptance of the proffered conditions on page 2. AYES: Messrs. Gecker, Gulley, Bass, Litton and Wilson. The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, May 23,2007, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will take under consideration this request. 5 07SN 0284-1v1A Y23- BOS This page is blank.