08SN0113
October 16, 2007 CPC
October 24, 2007 BS
STAFF’S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
08SN0113
Jemi S. Hodge
Clover Hill Magisterial District
10910 Southlake Court
REQUEST:Rezoning from Light Industrial (I-1) to General Business (C-5).
PROPOSED LAND USE:
A dog training school with boarding, grooming and related retail sales is planned.
However, with approval of this request, the property could be developed for any
permitted or restricted C-5 use.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval forthe following reason:
Although the Northern Area Plan suggests the property is appropriate for light industrial
use, the current zoning permits a number of commercial uses. Further, commercial uses are
permitted on surrounding property. Given the fact that the proposed uses are compatible
with current and permitted area uses, commercial zoning, as requested, should not
detrimentally or adversely affect area development.
(NOTE: THE ONLY CONDITION THAT MAY BE IMPOSED IS A BUFFER CONDITION.
THE PROPERTY OWNER(S) MAY PROFFER OTHER CONDITIONS.)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
Western terminus of Southlake Court and better known as 10910 Southlake Court. Tax ID
744-708-0657.
Existing Zoning:
I-1
Size:
1.4 acres
Existing Land Use:
Industrial
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North – C-5; Commercial
South – I-1; Office and commercial
East - C-5; Commercial
West - C-5; Commercial
UTILITIES
Public Water System:
There is an eight (8) inch water line extending along Southlake Court, adjacent to this site.
The existing building is connected to the public water system. Use of the public water
system is required by Code for any new building constructed on-site.
Public Wastewater System:
There is an eight (8) inch wastewater collector line extending along Southlake Court,
adjacent to this site. The existing building is connected to the public wastewater system.
Use of the public wastewatersystem is required by Code for any new building constructed
on-site.
ENVIRONMENTAL
This request will have no impact on these facilities.
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PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
The Courthouse Road Fire Station, CompanyNumber 20, and Forest View Volunteer
Rescue Squad currently provide fire protectionand emergency medical service (EMS). This
request will have a minimal impact fire and EMS.
Transportation:
The site is 1.4 acres at the terminus of Southlake Court located along the west side of
Southlake Boulevard just south of MidlothianTurnpike. The property is currently zoned
Light Industrial (I-1) and theapplicant is requesting rezoning to General Business (C-5).
This request will not limit development to a specific land use; therefore, it is difficult to
anticipate traffic generation. Based on light industrial trip rates and the existing building
square footage, development could generate approximately 200 averagedaily trips (ADT).
Based on shopping center trip rates and the existing building square footage, development
could generate approximately2,800 ADT. Traffic generated by this development will be
distributed along Midlothian Turnpike via Southlake Boulevard (4-lane). Midlothian
Turnpike had a 2006 traffic volume of 56,718 ADT between Courthouse Road and Robious
Road. Based on the current volumes of traffic it carries during peak hours, Midlothian
Turnpike is functioning at an acceptable level (Level of Service D). Southlake Boulevard
.
had a 2006 traffic volume of 5,700 between Research Road and Midlothian Turnpike
VDOT’s “Chapter 527” regulations, dealingwith development Traffic Impact Study
requirements, have recently been enacted. Staff has been meeting with VDOT to attempt to
understand the process and the impact of the regulations. At this time, it is uncertain what
impact VDOT’s regulations will have on the development process or upon zonings
approved by the county.
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of theNorthern Area Plan which suggests the property is
appropriate for light industrial use.
Area Development Trends:
The area is characterized by a mix of commercial and industrial zonings and development.
While Southport Industrial Park is zoned I-1, a number of intense commercial uses are
permitted through Conditional Use Planned Development.
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Zoning History:
On March 14, 1973, the subject property was zoned by the Board of Supervisors, as a part
of Southport Industrial Park.
Development Standards:
Currently, the request property lies within the Midlothian Turnpike Post Development
Area. The purpose of Post Development Area standards is to provide flexible design
criteria in areas that have already experienced development and to ensure continuity of
development. Redevelopment of the property or any new construction must conform to the
development standards of the Zoning Ordinance, which address concerns relative to access,
parking, landscaping, architectural treatment, setbacks, signs, buffers, utilities, and
screening of dumpsters and loading areas.
CONCLUSION
Although theNorthern Area Plan suggests the property is appropriate for light industrial use, the
current zoning permits a number of intensecommercial uses on the subject property and
surrounding area. The requestedzoning would be compatible with existing and anticipated area
development.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
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CASEHISTORY
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Planning Commission Meeting (10/16/07):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Gulley, seconded by Mr. Bass, the Commission recommended approval.
AYES: Messrs. Gecker, Gulley, Bass, Litton and Wilson.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, October 24, 2007, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will take
under consideration this request.
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