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February 20, 2007 CPC
l\fay 15,2007 CPC
June 19, 2007 CPC
July 25, 2007 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDA TION
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Enon LLC
Bermuda Magisterial District
Enon Elementary; Chester Middle; and Thomas Dale High Schools Attendance Zones
East line of North Enon Church Road
REQUESTS: I.
Rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Community Business (C-3) with
Conditional Use to permit townhouse uses plus Conditional Use Planned
Development to permit exceptions to Ordinance requirements.
II.
Waiver to street connectivity requirements to Chestnut, Dover and York:
Streets.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
A mixture of residential uses, to include townhomes and cluster homes,
community recreational uses and commercial uses are planned. A maximum of
130 dwelling units is proposed yielding a density of approximately 2.65 dwelling
units per acre. (Proffered Condition 2)
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
I. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REZONING AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE
PROFFERED CONDITIONS ON PAGES 2 THROUGH 6.
II. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE WAIVER TO STREET CONNECTIVITY
REQUIREMENTS.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Request I: Recommend approval for the following reasons:
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
A.
B.
Request II:
A.
B.
The proposed zoning and land uses conform to the Consolidated Eastern Area
Plan which suggests the property is appropriate for community mixed use and
residential use of 4.0 dwellings per acre or less, and the tree preservation areas
within the limits of individual lots will be difficult to enforce.
The proffered conditions adequately address the impacts of this development on
necessary capital facilities, as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance and
Comprehensive Plan. Specifically, the needs for roads, schools, park:s, libraries
and fire stations is identified in the Public Facilities Plan, the Thoroughfare Plan
and the Capital Improvement Program, and the impact of this development is
discussed herein. The proffered conditions mitigate the impact on capital
facilities, thereby insuring adequate service levels are maintained and protecting
the health, safety and welfare of County citizens.
Recommend denial of the waiver to street connectivity requirements to Chestnut,
Dover and York: Streets for the following reasons:
No justification for granting this waiver has been provided with this request. In
addition, the evaluation of the Policy criteria for granting such relief necessitates
design details that can best be provided through the subdivision review process.
Failure to provide a public road connection, does not address health, safety and
welfare concerns of the Environmental Engineering and Fire Departments.
(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.)
PROFFERED CONDITIONS
(STAFF/CPC)
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1.
Master Plan. The Texual Statement dated August 14, 2006 and
revised June 18,2007, shall be considered the Master Plan. (P)
2.
Density. The total number of dwelling units shall not exceed 130
dwelling units. (P)
3.
Connectivity. There shall be no public road access to Chestnut
Street, York: Street and Dover Street. An emergency access road
shall be provided from the property to Dover Street prior to the
occupancy of more than fifty (50) units. This road shall be
constructed to accommodate access in case of emergency and shall
be gated to preclude its use other than during emergency situations.
Furthermore, the Dover Street right of way shall be improved to
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(STAFF/CPC)
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5.
7.
8.
accommodate access in case of emergency. The exact design,
location and maintenance provisions of this access shall be
reviewed and approved by the Fire Department at the time of
tentative subdivision plan review. (P & F)
4.
Open Space. A minimum of fifteen (15) percent of the gross
acreage shall be recorded as open space. (P)
Foundations. All exposed portions of the foundation and exposed
piers supporting front porches of each dwelling unit shall be faced
with brick:, decorative masonry or stone veneer or exterior
insulation and finishing systems (EIFS) materials. (P)
6.
Special Setback:s and Buffers.
A. A twenty (20) foot tree preservation strip shall be provided
along the southern property line of any residential lot
having an area of 12,000 square feet or greater. This strip
shall be shown on the record plat.
B. A twenty (20) foot landscaped setback: shall be maintained
along the southern property line immediately adjacent to
any residential lot having an area of less than 12,000 square
feet. This setback: shall be landscaped in accordance with
Landscape "F" of the Zoning Ordinance except that a six
(6) foot high board on board privacy fence shall be
permitted in lieu of the screening options in Section 19-518
(g)(8)c. The landscaping and fence shall be installed
concurrent with the initial phase of residential
development. This setback: shall be located within recorded
open space and shall be shown on the record plat for each
lot adjacent to the setback:. (P)
Utilities. Public water and wastewater systems shall be used. A
waterline stub and fire hydrant shall be provided at the terminus of
Dover Street. (U)
Impacts on Capital Facilities. The applicant, subdivider, or
assignee(s) shall pay the following to the County of Chesterfield,
for infrastructure improvements within the service district for the
property:
A. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for each dwelling
unit, the applicant, subdivider, or assignee(s) shall pay to
the County of Chesterfield the following amounts for
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(STAFF/CPC)
(STAFF/CPC)
9.
10.
infrastructure improvement within the service district for
the property:
1. If payment is made prior to July 1, 2007,
$15,600.00 per dwelling unit;
11. If payment is made after June 30, 2007, the amount
approved by the Board of Supervisors not to exceed
$15,600.00 per dwelling unit adjusted upward by
any increase in the Marshall and Swift Building
Cost Index between July 1, 2006, and July 1 of the
fiscal year in which the payment is made.
B. Cash proffer payments shall be spent for the purposes
proffered or as otherwise permitted by law.
C. Should any impact fees be imposed by the County of
Chesterfield at any time during the life of the development
that are applicable to the property, the amount paid in cash
proffers shall be in lieu of or credited toward, but not be in
addition to, any impact fees, in a manner determined by the
County. (B & M)
Timbering. 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)
Drainage. At time of subdivision or site plan review the developer
shall provide to the Environmental Engineering Department proof
of the following calculation and/or provide for improvements as
follows:
A. The developer must analyze the culverts under Burgess
Road that are generally located 300 feet north of Route 10,
for a 10 year and 100 year storm.
B. If the 100 year storm tops Burgess Road, the developer, at
time of the first phase of construction, must provide a
temporary means of ingress and egress until that time
which a permanent access is tied into Burgess to the North
or upgrade the pipes to pass the 100 year if no access is
allowed.
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(STAFF/CPC)
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11.
12.
13.
14.
C. If a permanent access is allowed north of the creek:, the
developer must still upgrade the pipes if the study
determines they cannot pass a 1 0 year storm to meet current
VDOT criteria for secondary roads. (EE)
Road Improvements. The developer shall be responsible for the
following:
A. Construction of additional pavement along Enon Church
Road at the approved access to provide right and left turn
lanes, if warranted, based on Transportation Department
standards;
B. Dedication to Chesterfield County, free and unrestricted,
any additional right-of-way (or easements) required for the
improvements identified above. In the event the developer
is unable to acquire any "off-site" right-of-way that is
necessary for any improvement described in Proffered
Condition II.A., the developer may request, in writing, that
the County acquire such right-of-way as a public road
improvement. All costs associated with the acquisition of
the right-of-way shall be borne by the developer. In the
event the County chooses not to assist the developer in
acquisition of the "off-site" right-of-way, the developer
shall be relieved of the obligation to acquire the "off-site"
right-of-way and shall provide the road improvements
within available right-of-way, as determined by the
Transportation Department. (T)
Phasing Plan. Prior to any construction plan approval or prior to
any site plan approval, whichever occurs first, a phasing plan for
the required road improvements, as identified in Proffered
Condition 11, shall be submitted to and approved by the
Transportation Department. (T)
Public Roads. In residential development, all roads that
accommodate general traffic circulation through the development,
as determined by the Transportation Department, shall be designed
and constructed to VDOT standards and tak:en into the State
System. (T)
Prior to any site plan approval, in conjunction with recordation of
the initial subdivision plat or within ninety (90) days of a written
request by the Transportation Department, whichever occurs first,
forty- five (45) feet of right of way measured from the centerline of
North Enon Church Road adjacent to the property shall be
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dedicated, free and unrestricted, to and for the benefit of
Chesterfield County. (T)
(STAFF/CPC)
15.
Direct vehicular access from the property to North Enon Church
Road shall be limited to one (1) public road located at the southern
property line. (T)
(STAFF/CPC)
16.
Prior to tentative subdivision approval, the developer shall submit
certification to the Planning Department that the adjacent
landowners have been notified in writing of the submission of the
tentative plan to the County for review and approval. The tentative
subdivision application shall not be considered complete until such
certification has been submitted to the Planning Department. The
fifteen (15) day period for appeals to the Planning Commission
shall not commence until such certification has been provided. (P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
East line of North Enon Church Road, north of East Hundred Road. Tax IDs 824-648-
6539 and 826-648-3681.
Existing Zoning:
A
Size:
56.7 acres
Existing Land Use:
Single family residential and vacant
Adiacent Zoning and Land Use:
North - A & I-I; CSX Railroad, single family residential or vacant
South, East & West - A & R-7; Single family residential or vacant
UTILITIES
Public Water System:
There is an existing twenty (20) inch water line extending along North Enon Church Road
that terminates adjacent to this site. The applicant has proffered to use the public water
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system (Proffered Condition 7). Per Utilities Department Design Specifications (DS-21),
wherever possible, two (2) supply points shall be provided for subdivisions containing more
than twenty-five (25) lots.
Public Wastewater System:
The request site is within the Johnson Creek: drainage basin. There is an existing eight (8)
inch wastewater collector line that terminates adjacent to the north side of East Hundred
Road at the existing Breez-In Convenience Store approximately 1,050 feet south of this site.
The applicant's engineer will need to determine if adequate capacity remains in this line for
the requested level of development. Any wastewater system improvements deemed
necessary will be the responsibility of the developer. Use of the public wastewater system
has been proffered by the applicant. (Proffered Condition 7)
ENVIRONMENT AL
Drainage and Erosion:
The majority of the property drains to the west/southwest along North Enon Church Road
and then to the east under Burgess Road before entering Johnson's Creek:. The property
is currently wooded and, as such, should not be timbered without obtaining a land
disturbance permit from the Department of Environmental Engineering and the
appropriate devices are installed. (Proffered Condition 9)
The culverts under Burgess Road may not be adequate to pass a 10-year storm. In
addition, Burgess Road is an isolated road with one way in and one way out. A single
access for emergency vehicles is a concern. A second public access should be provided
for access during a 100-year storm or the culverts under Burgess Road should be
upgraded to accommodate access during a 100-year storm. The developer has offered to
analyze the culverts under the road and if the 100-year storm tops Burgess Road, to
provide temporary access for emergency purposes until a permanent access is provided to
the north or, if no access to the north is provided, to upgrade the pipes to pass the 100-
year storm (Proffered Condition 10). Even if a permanent access is provided to the north,
the developer agrees to upgrade the pipes to pass a 10-year storm if they are not currently
adequate. (Proffered Condition 10)
PUBLIC FACILITIES
The need for fire, school, library, park: and transportation facilities is identified in the Public
Facilities Plan, the Thoroughfare Plan and the Capital Improvement Program. The residential
portion of this development will have an impact on these facilities.
Fire Service:
The Public Facilities Plan indicates that fire and emergency medical service (EMS) calls
are expected to increase forty-four (44) to seventy-eight (78) percent by 2022. Six (6)
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new fire/rescue stations are recommended for construction by 2022 in the Plan. In
addition to the six (6) new stations, the Plan also recommends the expansion of five (5)
existing stations. Based on 130 dwelling units, this request will generate approximately
thirty-two (32) calls for fire and emergency medical service each year. The applicant has
addressed the impact on fire and EMS. (Proffered Condition 8)
The Fire Department does not support the waiver to connectivity to Chestnut, Dover and
York: Streets. Having interconnectivity should improve public safety response times to
residents by providing multiple means of access. The applicant has proffered the use of
an emergency access to Dover Street (Proffered Condition 3). The Fire Department does
not support the use of an emergency access in lieu of meeting the Connectivity Policy
requirements.
The applicant has indicated an intent to seek: relief during subdivision review to the
Subdivision Ordinance requirement that a second public street access be constructed prior
to or in conjunction with the recordation of the fifty-first (51 8t) lot. The Fire Department
does not support use of an emergency access to meet the requirements for a second public
street, as required by the Subdivision Ordinance.
The Enon Fire Station, Company Number 6, and the Rivers Bend Fire Station currently
provide fire protection and emergency medical service. When the property is developed,
the number of hydrants, quantity of water needed for fire protection, and access
requirements will be evaluated during the plans review process.
Schools:
Approximately sixty-nine (69) (Elementary: 30, Middle: 17, and High: 22) students will
be generated by this development. Currently, this site lies in the Enon Elementary School
attendance zone: capacity - 562, enrollment - 592; Chester Middle School zone: capacity
- 864, enrollment - 1,005; and Thomas Dale High School zone: capacity - 1,851,
enrollment - 2,399. The enrollment is based on September 29, 2006, and the capacity is
as of 2006-2007.
This request will have an impact at the elementary and secondary levels. There are
currently four (4) trailers at Enon Elementary, six (6) at Chester Middle and eight (8) at
Thomas Dale High Schools.
The new Elizabeth N. Scott Elementary School is scheduled to open this fall and the new
Elizabeth B. Davis Middle School is scheduled to open in 2008. The new elementary
school will provide relief for elementary schools in the Chester area and the new middle
school will provide relief for Chester and Carver Middle Schools. This area of the county
continues to experience growth and these schools will provide much needed space. This
case combined with other residential developments and zoning cases in the area will
continue to push these schools over capacity, necessitating some form of relief in the
future.
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The applicant has addressed the impact of the development on schools with Proffered
Condition 8.
Libraries:
Consistent with the Board of Supervisors' policy, the impact of development on library
services is assessed countywide. Based on projected population growth, the Chesterfield
County Public Facilities Plan (2004) identifies a need for additional library space
throughout the County. Development of the property noted in this case would affect the
Enon Library. The Public Facilities Plan identifies a need for additional library space at
this location. The applicant has offered measures to assist in addressing the impact of
this request on library facilities. (Proffered Condition 8)
Park:s and Recreation:
The Public Facilities Plan identifies the need for three (3) new regional park:s, seven (7)
community park:s, twenty-nine (29) neighborhood park:s and five (5) community centers
by 2020. In addition, the Public Facilities Plan identifies the need for ten (10) new or
expanded special purpose park:s to provide water access or preserve and interpret unique
recreational, cultural or environmental resources. The Plan identifies shortfalls in trails
and recreational historic sites. The applicant has offered measures to assist in addressing
the impact of this proposed development on these park:s and recreational facilities.
(Proffered Condition 8)
Transportation:
The property is located on the east side of North Enon Church Road just south of the
CSX Railroad track:s. The applicant is requesting rezoning that would permit a mixture
of residential and commercial uses. The applicant has proffered a maximum residential
density of 130 units (Proffered Condition 2). The Textual Statement limits retail uses
to a maximum of 40,000 square feet (Textual Statement IV.A.2.a.v). Based on these uses
and densities, the development could generate approximately 5,000 average daily trips
(ADT). These vehicles will initially be distributed along North Enon Church Road,
which had a 2006 traffic count of 4,261 vehicles per day and was functioning at an
acceptable level. (Level of Service C)
The Thoroughfare Plan identifies North Enon Church Road as a major arterial with a
recommended right of way width of ninety (90) feet. The applicant has proffered to
dedicate forty-five (45) feet of right of way measured from the centerline of North Enon
Church Road adjacent to the property in accordance with this Plan. (Proffered Condition
14)
Development must adhere to the Zoning Ordinance relative to access and internal
circulation. Access to major arterials, such as North Enon Church Road, should be
controlled. The applicant has proffered to limit direct access from the property to North
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Enon Church Road to one (1) public road located at the southern property line.
(Proffered Condition 15)
The Zoning Ordinance allows streets within townhouse developments to be privately
maintained. Staff recommends that all of the main streets within this project be accepted
into the State Highway System. Having these streets accepted into the State Highway
System will ensure their long-term maintenance. The applicant has proffered that all
streets which accommodate general traffic circulation will be designed and constructed to
State (i.e., the Virginia Department of Transportation) standards and tak:en into the State
System. (Proffered Condition 13)
The traffic impact of this development must be addressed. The applicant has proffered to
construct turn lanes along North Enon Church Road at the public road intersection and
dedicate any additional right-of-way required for these improvements (Proffered
Condition 11). Construction of the turn lanes may require some off-site right of way.
According to Proffered Condition 11, if the developer needs off-site right-of-way for
construction of the turn lanes and is unable to acquire it, the developer may request the
county to acquire the right-of-way as a public road improvement. If the county chooses
not to assist with the right-of-way acquisition, the developer will not be obligated to
acquire the off-site right-of-way and will only be obligated to construct road
improvements within available right-of-way. Construction of the left turn lane may
require permits from CSX to perform work: within the railroad right of way.
Area roads need to be improved to address safety and accommodate the increase in traffic
generated by this development. The applicant has also proffered to contribute cash, in an
amount consistent with the Board of Supervisors' Policy, towards mitigating the traffic
impact of this development (Proffered Condition 8). Cash proffers alone will not cover
the cost of the improvements needed to accommodate the traffic increases. There are no
public road improvements for this area currently included in the Six-Year Improvement
Program.
During tentative subdivision plan review, specific recommendations will be made
regarding sidewalk:s and the proposed internal street network:.
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Financial Impact on Capital Facilities:
PER UNIT
Potential Number of New Dwelling
Units
I Population Increase
I Number of New Students
130*
1.00
Elementary 30.29 0.23
Middle 16.90 0.13
High 21.97 0.17
TOTAL 69.16 0.53
Net Cost for Schools 695,240 5,348
Net Cost for Park:s 78,520 604
Net Cost for Libraries 45,370 349
Net Cost for Fire Stations 52,650 405
Average Net Cost for Roads 1,162,460 8,942
TOTAL NET COST 2,034,240 15,648
353.60 I
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2.721
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* Based on a proffered maximum yield of 130 dwelling units (Proffered Condition 2). The
actual number of dwelling units and corresponding impact may vary.
As noted, this proposed development will have an impact on capital facilities. Staff has
calculated the fiscal impact of every new dwelling unit on schools, roads, park:s, libraries and fire
stations at $15,648 per unit. The applicant has been advised that a maximum proffer of $15,600
per unit would defray the cost of the capital facilities necessitated by this proposed development.
Consistent with the Board of Supervisors' policy, and proffers accepted from other applicants,
the applicant has offered cash to assist in defraying the cost of this proposed zoning on such
capital facilities. (Proffered Condition 8)
Note that circumstances relevant to this case, as presented by the applicant, have been reviewed
and it has been determined that it is appropriate to accept the maximum cash proffer in this case.
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Consolidated Eastern Area Plan which suggests the
portion of the request property adjacent to Enon Church Road is appropriate for
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community mixed use and the remainder of the request property IS appropriate for
residential use of 4.0 dwellings per acre or less.
Area Development Trends:
Properties to the north are zoned Agricultural (A) and Light Industrial (I-I) and are
occupied by single family residential use on acreage parcels, CSX Railroad or are vacant.
Properties to the south, east and west are zoned Residential (R-7) and Agricultural (A)
and are occupied by single family residential use on acreage parcels and within
Homeacres Subdivision, or are vacant. It is anticipated that a mixture of community
scale commercial uses and residential uses will develop in the area as recommended by
the Plan.
Site Design:
The 56.7 acre tract proposed for C-3 zoning may be developed for townhouses, cluster
homes, single family residential uses and/or commercial uses. The development will
have design features which include sidewalk:s, street trees, open spaces and a focal point.
In addition, development will be generally as depicted on Exhibit A, as described in the
Textual Statement and as provided in the proffered conditions.
The request property lies within an Emerging Growth District Area. Any commercial
development of the request property would be subject to the Zoning Ordinance
requirements for development within an Emerging Growth District area, except as
provided for in the Textual Statement (Textual Statement IV.A.2.). The purpose of the
Emerging Growth District standards is to promote high quality, well-designed projects.
Development of the site must conform to the development standards of the Zoning
Ordinance, which address access, park:ing, landscaping, architectural treatment, setback:s,
signs, buffers utilities and screening of dumpsters and loading areas.
Cluster Standards:
The requirements offered for the project to provide sidewalk:s, handscaped driveways,
street trees, open space, setback:s for front loaded garages and a focal point are consistent
with those typically required by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors on
similar projects recently approved where exceptions to Ordinance development standards
are requested. (Proffered Condition 4 and Textual Statement III.B. - F.)
Density:
Proffered Condition 2 limits residential development to a maximum of 130 dwelling units
yielding a density of approximately 2.65 dwelling units per acre.
Commercial development is limited to a maximum of 40,000 square feet with each tenant
space limited to a maximum of 12,000 square feet. (Textual Statement IV.A.2.a.v.)
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Dwelling Types:
As previously noted, single family dwellings, townhouses and cluster homes are
proposed. These uses will be developed as follows:
Townhouses:
Townhouses are proposed on individual lots having a minimum area of not less
than 1,520 square feet. Other standards include lot width, lot coverage, setback:s,
and group or row design. (Textual Statement IV.B.)
Cluster Homes:
Cluster homes are proposed on individual lots having a minimum area of not less
than 2,700 square feet. Other standards include setback:s, lot width, lot coverage
and minimum dwelling size. (Textual Statement IV.C.)
Commercial Use Limitations and Architectural Standards:
The Textual Statement limits commercial uses that would be permitted (Textual
Statement IV.A.l.). In addition, to address concerns of area residents and the Bermuda
District Commissioner, the architectural treatment of the commercial buildings will be
required to be compatible with the Rivers Bend II development. (Textual Statement
III.H. )
Recreational Areas:
Active and passive recreational uses to serve the proposed residential development would
be permitted throughout the development. The Textual Statement provides limitations on
the use of outside public address systems or speak:ers and establishes setback:s and buffers
for these uses. (Textual Statement III.A.)
Street Connectivity:
An exception to the "Residential Subdivision Connectivity Policy" is requested so as to
preclude any road connections to Chestnut, Dover and York: Streets (Proffered Condition
3). In addition to promoting fire and emergency services safety, subdivision road
connections provide interconnectivity between residential developments, thereby
reducing congestion along collector and arterial roads and providing a convenient and
safe access to neighboring properties.
An emergency access is proposed at Dover Street (Proffered Condition 3). An
emergency access does not promote interconnectivity between residential developments
as the Policy suggests nor does it address health, safety and welfare concerns of the
Environmental Engineering and Fire Departments.
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The "Policy" allows the Board, through the Commission's recommendation, to waive the
requirement for streets in new subdivisions to connect to adjacent public streets that are
designed as local streets, residential collectors and thoroughfare streets. Staff must
evaluate this waiver based upon three (3) criteria: (1) there must be a sufficient number
of other stub streets to adequately disperse traffic and not cause a concentrated use of any
one (1) stub street; or (2) the connection to a particular stub will cause concentrated
traffic at that location; (3) the projected traffic volume on anyone (1) local street within
an existing subdivision exceeds 1,500 vehicle trips per day.
Without additional design information relative to road layout, staff cannot determine if
the criteria for granting such a waiver can be met. Therefore, it is recommended that this
waiver not be granted at this time and that consideration of this waiver be evaluated
during the plans review process when more detail is available.
Alleys:
Alleys may be provided throughout the development. The Textual Statement contains
language establishing minimum standards for alleys (Textual Statement III.F.). The
location and design of alleys is best addressed during plan review when more details are
lrnown; therefore, this language should be omitted from the Textual Statement.
House Sizes and Foundation Treatments:
Proffered Condition 5 and Textual Statement IV.C.7. require minimum house sizes for
single family residential use and establish minimum foundation treatments for dwellings.
Tree Preservation and Landscaping Areas:
To address concerns of adjacent property owners relative to a vegetated separation
between their properties and the dwellings within the proposed development, Proffered
Condition 6.A. requires a tree preservation strip along the southern property line of any
lots having an area of 12,000 square feet or more. This tree preservation strip will be
included within the limits of the proposed lots. It has been staffs experience that
individual homeowners clear these areas resulting in a zoning violation on that individual
lot. The retention of trees within this strip will be difficult, if not impossible, for the
County to enforce.
Also to address these same concerns of adjacent property owners, Proffered Condition
6.B. requires a landscaped setback: be maintained along the southern property line
immediately adjacent to any residential lot having an area of less than 12,000 square feet.
This setback: will be located within recorded open space and will be landscaped in
accordance with the requirements of Landscape F of the Zoning Ordinance except that a
solid board on board fence will be installed. (Proffered Condition 6.B.)
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Adiacent Property Owner Notification:
Proffered Condition 16 requires the developer to notify adjacent property owners of
submission of any tentative subdivision plans to the County.
CONCLUSIONS
The proposed zoning and land uses conform to the Consolidated Eastern Area Plan which
suggests the property is appropriate for community mixed use and residential use of 4.0
dwellings per acre or less. As stated herein, it is suggested that concerns relative to alleys and
tree preservation areas be addressed.
The proffered conditions adequately address the impacts of this development on necessary
capital facilities, as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. Specifically, the
needs for roads, schools, park:s, libraries and fire stations is identified in the Public Facilities
Plan, the Thoroughfare Plan and the Capital Improvement Program, and the impact of this
development is discussed herein. The proffered conditions mitigate the impact on capital
facilities, thereby insuring adequate service levels are maintained and protecting the health,
safety and welfare of County citizens. Therefore, Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
Staff recommends denial of the waiver to street connectivity requirements. The application fails
to address connectivity per the Board's adopted "Residential Subdivision Connectivity Policy",
as discussed herein. Evaluation of the Policy criteria for granting such relief necessitates design
detail that can best be evaluated through the subdivision review process.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (2/20/07):
At the request of the applicant, the Commission deferred this case to May 15,2007.
Applicant (2/20/07):
Revised and additional proffered conditions and revisions to the textual statement were
submitted.
Staff (2/21/07):
The applicant was advised in writing that any significant, new or revised information
should be submitted no later than March 12, 2007, for consideration at the Commission's
May 15,2007, public hearing.
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Also, the applicant was advised that a $250.00 deferral fee must be paid prior to the
Commission's public hearing.
Applicant, Staff, Area Property Owners and Bermuda District Commissioner (3/1/07):
A meeting was held to discuss the request. Area citizens expressed concerns relative to
additional traffic on Burgess Road, over crowded schools and drainage.
Applicant (3/16/07):
A revised exhibit was submitted.
Applicant (4/4/07):
The deferral fee was paid.
Applicant (4/10/07):
Revised and additional proffered conditions and revisions to the textual statement were
submitted.
Applicant, Staff, Area Property Owners and the Bermuda District Commissioner (4/19/07):
A meeting was held to discuss the proposal. Area citizens expressed concerns relative to
additional traffic on Burgess Road and the availability of public water for emergency
purposes.
Applicant (4/27/07):
Revised and additional proffered conditions and revisions to the textual statement were
submitted.
Applicant (4/30/07):
A deferral was requested.
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Planning Commission Meeting (5/15/07):
On their own motion, the Commission deferred this case to their June 19, 2007, public
hearing.
Staff (5/16/07):
The applicant was advised in writing that any new or revised information should be
submitted no later than May 21, 2007, for consideration at the Commission's June 19,
2007, meeting.
Applicant (5/29/07 and 5/31/07):
Revisions to proffered conditions, the Textual Statement and Exhibit A were submitted.
Applicant (6/5/07 and 6/19/07):
Revisions to proffered conditions and Textual Statement were submitted.
Planning Commission Meeting (6/19/07):
The applicant accepted the Planning Commission's recommendation. There was support
present indicating that the waiver to street connectivity requirements would alleviate any
traffic burden from the development on Burgess Road residents.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Litton, the Commission recommended
approval of the rezoning and acceptance of the proffered conditions on pages 2 through 6.
AYES: Messrs. Geck:er, Gulley, Bass, Litton and Wilson.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Gulley, the Commission recommended
approval of the waiver to street connectivity requirements.
AYES: Messrs. Geck:er, Gulley, Bass, Litton and Wilson.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, July 25, 2007, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will tak:e under
consideration this request.
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TEXTUAL STATEMENT
ENON LLC
CASE 07SN0141
August 14, 2006
Revised October 10, 2006
Revised October 24, 2006
Revised February 20, 2007
Revised AprilS, 2007
Revised April 25, 2007
Revised May 15,2007
Revised May 29, 2007
Revised May 31, 2007
I. Rezone from A to C-3 with a Conditional Use to permit residential and townhouse uses and
Conditional Use Planned Development ("CUPD") to permit exceptions to Ordinance requirements
as set forth below.
II. General Conditions
A. The development shall have a cluster design which includes reduced size lots, sidewalk:s, street
trees, and open space.
B. To accommodate the orderly development of the Property, the uses shall be located as generally
depicted on Exhibit A, but their location and size may be modified so long as the uses generally
maintain their relationship with each other and any adjacent properties. Any substantial
adjustment to Exhibit A shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for review and approval.
Such plan shall be subject to appeal in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
for Site Plan appeals.
III. Requirements and Exceptions for All uses
1. Except for driveways and street trees, if any of the following facilities are to be provided they
shall be identified on the record plat for any lot adjacent to such facilities.
A. Recreational Facilities.
1. Recreational facilities shall be permitted. These uses shall be limited to facilities and uses
that primarily serve the surrounding residential community including but not limited to
passive recreation (i.e. picnic areas, trails, paths, sidewalk:s, ponds, and open space) and
active facilities (i.e. swimming pools, tennis courts, bask:etball courts, volleyball courts,
playgrounds, and clubhouses).
2. Outside public address systems or speak:ers shall not be used between the hours of 11 :00 p.m.
and 8:00 a.m. and shall only be used in conjunction with a pool.
3. With the exception of playground areas which accommodate swings, jungle gyms or similar
such facilities, outdoor play fields, courts, swimming pools and similar active recreational
facilities shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any proposed single family or 200 feet
from any existing single family residential lot line and a minimum of fifty (50) feet from any
existing or proposed public road. Nothing herein shall prevent development of indoor
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facilities and/or park:ing within the 100 foot setback:. Within the 100 foot and fifty (50) foot
setback:s, a fifty (50) foot buffer shall be provided along the perimeter of all active
recreational facilities except where adjacent to any existing or proposed public roads. These
buffers shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for fifty (50) foot buffers.
These buffers and setback:s may be modified by the Planning Commission at the time of plan
reVIew.
4. Any playground area (i.e., areas accommodating swings, jungle gyms or similar such
facilities) shall be located a minimum of forty (40) feet from all property lines. A forty (40)
foot buffer shall be provided along the perimeter of these recreational facilities except where
adjacent to any existing or proposed public roads. These buffers shall conform to the
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for fifty (50) foot buffers. These setback:s and buffers
may be modified by the Planning Commission at the time of plan review.
B. Street Trees. Street trees shall be provided along both sides of all public roads within the
development.
C. Sidewalk:s. Sidewalk:s and trails shall be provided that facilitate pedestrian access within the
development. Generally, sidewalk:s shall be located on both sides of public roads.
D. Focal Point. A minimum of 0.75 acres of open space shall be provided to establish a "focal
point". Part of the area shall be "hardscaped" and have benches and other amenities including,
but not limited to, pavilions, gazebos, neighborhood park:s, and trails that accommodate and
facilitate gatherings and other community use. The focal point shall be developed concurrent
with the first phase of residential development. The exact design and location shall be approved
by the Planning Department at the time of site plan and/or tentative subdivision review.
E. Garages. Front loaded garages shall be located no closer to the street than the front fayade of the
dwelling unit.
F. Driveways and Alleys. All private driveways and alleys serving residential uses shall be
hardscaped. The exact treatment shall be approved at the time of plan review.
1. Alleys, where provided, will generally serve the rear or side portion of a lot.
2. When provided, alleys will be located within a minimum eighteen (18) foot wide private
easement.
3. Alley pavement shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet in width.
4. Allor part of the alley easement may be provided on a lot.
5. Utility easements may be permitted in the alleys as allowed by Chesterfield County and
private utility companies.
6. Alleys will be privately maintained by a property owners association.
G. Park:ing.
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1. If on-street park:ing is provided, those spaces shall be counted towards the required number
of park:ing spaces for all uses.
2. Commercial or office uses shall provide park:ing based on 3.4 spaces per 1,000 square feet of
gross floor area.
3. Park:ing may be further reduced based on Zoning Ordinance Section 19-512.
4. Park:ing shall not be required on each parcel or site where the use is located, but rather may
be provided off-site, including on-street park:ing, subject to approval at the time of plans
review, which may include requirements for easements.
H. Architectural Standards. Architectural treatment of the commercial buildings shall be
compatible to that of River's Bend II located on Tax ID 815-652-7510. Compatibility may be
achieved through use of similar building massing, materials, scale, colors and other architectural
features, subject to review and approval by the Planning Department at time of Site Plan review.
IV. Requirements for Specific Uses.
A. Development of the "Office / Neighborhood Retail" shall conform to the following:
1. Uses shall be limited to the following:
a. Access to any land located in an agricultural, office, business or industrial district or
access to any land used for agricultural, office or industrial purposes.
b. Bak:ery goods store.
c. Barber or beauty shop.
d. Brok:erage.
e. Candy store.
f. Convenience store.
g. Nursery schools and child or adult care centers and k:indergartens.
h. Offices.
1. Shopping centers
J. Tailoring and dressmak:ing shops.
k:. Massage clinics.
I. Antique shops, not to include pawnbrok:ers, indoor and outdoor flea mark:ets and
secondhand and consignment stores.
m. Art schools, galleries or museums.
n. Catering establishments.
o. Churches and/or Sunday schools.
p. Furniture stores.
q. Hobby stores.
r. Libraries.
s. Medical facilities or clinics.
t. Medical and dental laboratories.
u. Messenger or telegraph services.
v. Rest, convalescent or nursing homes and other group care facilities.
w. Restaurants, to include carry-out restaurants, but not fast food.
x. Schools - music, dance and business.
y. Veterinary clinics, hospitals and/or commercial k:ennels.
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z. Carpenter and cabinetmak:ers' offices and display rooms.
aa. Greenhouses or nurseries.
bb. Hotels.
cc. Recreational establishments, commercial-indoor.
dd. Schools - commercial, trade, vocational and training.-
2. Requirements.
a. Development of commercial and office uses, shall conform to the requirements of the
Emerging Growth Standards as defined in the Zoning Ordinance except as follows:
1. Front yard. Minimum often (10) feet.
11. Side yard. Minimum of zero (0) feet.
iii. Corner side yard. Minimum often (10) feet.
IV. Rear yard. Minimum of twenty (20) feet.
v. Uses shall be limited to a maximum of 40,000 gross square feet. Each tenant space
shall be limited to a maximum of 12,000 square feet.
B. Development of Residential Townhouse uses shall conform to the following:
1. Lot area and width. Each lot shall have an area not less than 1,520 square feet and a lot
width of not less than nineteen (19) feet; except end lots in townhouse groups or rows having
less than five (5) lots shall have a lot area of not less than 2,320 square feet and a lot width
not less than twenty-nine (29) feet and end lots in townhouse groups or rows having five (5)
or more lots shall have a lot area of not less than 2,400 square feet and a lot width of not less
than thirty (30) feet.
2. Percentage of lot coverage. All buildings, including accessory buildings, on any lot shall not
cover more than seventy (70) percent of the lot's area. No accessory building on any lot
except for a private garage shall cover more than 225 square feet.
3. Front yard. Minimum of twenty (20) feet in depth. Minimum setback:s shall be increased
where necessary to obtain the required lot width at the front building line. Provided,
however, where sidewalk:s and street trees are provided between the unit and right of way,
setback:s may be reduced to zero (0) feet.
4. Side yard. A side yard of not less than ten (10) feet in width shall be provided for each end
residence in townhouse groups or rows.
5. Corner side yard. Minimum often (10) feet.
6. Rear yard. Minimum of fifteen (15) feet in depth.
7. Driveways and park:ing areas. All roads, driveways and park:ing areas serving the general
public shall have concrete curbs and gutters.
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8. Group or row design. The total number of lots within each attached group or row of
townhouses shall be varied, but in no case exceed twelve (12).
9. Accessory Structures. Setback:s for accessory structures shall be as follows:
a. Front yard. Accessory structures shall be no closer than the front fayade of the dwelling
uni t.
b. Side yard. Minimum of five (5) feet.
c. Corner side yard. Minimum often (10) feet.
d. Rear yard. Minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet.
C. Development of Single Family Residential shall conform to the following:
1. Lot area and width. Each lot shall have an area of not less than 2,700 square feet and a lot
width of not less than thirty (30) feet.
2. Percentage of lot coverage. All buildings, including accessory buildings, on any lot shall not
cover more than seventy (70) percent of the lot's area.
3. Front yard. Minimum of five (5) feet in depth. Minimum setback:s shall be increased where
necessary to obtain the required lot width at the front building line.
4. Side yard. Two (2) side yards, each a minimum of three (3) feet in width.
5. Corner side yard. Minimum of fifteen (15) feet.
6. Rear yard. Minimum of twenty (20) feet in depth.
7. Dwelling Size. The minimum gross floor area for each dwelling unit shall be 1,400 square
feet.
8. Accessory Structures. Setback:s for accessory structures shall conform to the setback:
requirements for such structures in the R-12 District except as follows:
a. One (1) story accessory structures: The rear and side yard setback:s shall be as follows:
1. Side yard. Minimum of one and one half (1 1/2) feet.
11. Rear yard. Minimum often (10) feet.
b. More than one (1) story accessory structures: The rear and side yard setback:s shall be as
follows:
1. Side yard. Minimum of three (3) feet.
11. Rear yard. Minimum of twenty (20) feet.
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