01sn0261-aug22r.pdfJ my 17, 2001
August 22, 2001 BS
REQUEST:
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
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Brandywine Operating Partnership, LP
Midlothian Magisterial District
East line of Powhite Parkway
Amendment to Conditional Use Planned Development (Cases 86S 107 and 86S164)
relative to parking space size and Master Plan. Specifically, the applicant is
requesting deletion of the parking space size restrictions for surface parking and
deletion of the approved Master Plans.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
AYES:
ABSENT:
Continued development of an office complex is planned. The applicant is seeking
these amendments to allow more flexibility in developing the property.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION ON PAGE 2.
Messrs. Marsh, Litton, Cunningham and Gecker.
Mr. Gulley.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
Providing a FIRST CHOICE Community Through Excellence in Public Service.
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Deletion of the parking space size restriction will allow compliance with current
Ordinance standards. Deletion of the approved Master Plans will allow flexibility
in the development of the property and will not adversely impact the ability to
ensure a coordinated development and protection of adjacent residential
development.
Development requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and previous conditions of
zoning approval further ensure compatibility with area development and minimize
any adverse impact on area residential development.
(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.)
CONDITION
(STAFF/CPC)
With approval of these requests, deletion of Condition 1 of Cases 86S107
and 86S164 and Conditions 20 and 18 of Cases 86S107 and 86S164,
respectively, shall be granted. (P)
(Note: Condition 1 of Cases 86S107 and 86S164 and Conditions 20 and 18
of Cases 86S107 and 86S164 shall remain in effect for that part of the
property not included in this request. All other conditions of zoning
approval of Cases 86S107 and 86S164 shall remain in effect.)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
East line of Powhite Parkway, south line of Gateway Centre Parkway, north of Midlothian
Turnpike and off the north line of Gateway Centre Parkway. Tax IDs 756-706-2613, 3877
and 8160; 756-707-9978; 757-705-0688; and 757-706-2173 and 6118 (Sheet 7).
Existing Zoning:
0-2 with Conditional Use Planned Development
Size:
50.8 acres total
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Existing Land Use:
Office or vacant
Adjacent Zoning and I,and Use:
North
South
East
West
- 0-2 with Conditional Use Planned Development and R-15; Vacant
- 0-2 and C-3 with Conditional Use Planned Development, C-5 and I-l;
Commercial, office or vacant
- 0-2 with Conditional Use Planned Development and R-15; Single family
residential or vacant
- R-7, R-12 and R-15 and 0-2 with Conditional Use Planned Development; Single
family residential, commercial or vacant
UTILITIES
Public Water and Wastewater System:
Use of the public water and wastewater systems is required by previous conditions of
zoning. The proposed amendment will not impact the required use of public water and
wastewater.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainage and Erosion:
This request will have no impact upon drainage and erosion.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
This request will have a minimal impact on fire and emergency medical services.
Transportation:
In 1986, the Board of Supervisors approved the rezoning of 35 acres for development of
an office project (Gateway Centre), located in the northeast quadrant of the then proposed
Midlothian Turnpike (Route 60)/Powhite Parkway interchange (Case 86S107). In 1987,
the Board also approved the rezoning of approximately 44 acres for expansion of the
Gateway Centre project (Case 86S164). The subject properties were included in both of
those zoning cases.
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In conjunction with those zoning approvals, the Board imposed several transportation
related conditions, including a condition that established a maximum density of
development on the 44 acre parcel. The applicant's requested deletion of the Master Plans
and parking conditions will not affect any of the existing transportation conditions. At
time of site plan review, staff will evaluate the specific land use and densities, and make
the necessary adjustments to the approved maximum density for the Gateway Centre
project.
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Eastern Midlothian Plan which suggests the properties
are appropriate for light industrial uses.
Area Development Trends'
Properties to the north and east are zoned for office and residential uses and are part of
Gateway Centre office park and Bon Air Hills and Bon Air Vista Subdivisions. Properties
to the west are zoned for residential and office uses and are occupied by single family
residences and by commercial uses in the Arboretum. Properties to the south are zoned
for office, commercial and industrial use and are occupied by commercial and office uses.
It is anticipated that office and commercial development will continue to occur along this
portion of the Midlothian Turnpike Corridor.
Zoning History:
On December 15, 1986, the Board of Supervisors, upon a favorable recommendation from
the Planning Commission, approved the rezoning with Conditional Use Planned
Development on a portion of the request property. (Case 86S107)
On April 22, 1987, the Board of Supervisors, upon a favorable recommendation from the
Planning Commission, approved the rezoning with Conditional Use Planned Development
on a portion of the request property. (Case 86S164)
With the approval of Cases 86S107 and 86S164, conditions were imposed to minimize the
impact of the proposed development on adjacent properties. In addition, subsequent to the
approval of Cases 86S107 and 86S164, Gateway Office Park has begun developing on the
property.
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Site Design:
The request property lies within an Emerging Growth Area. Redevelopment of the site or
new construction must conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, and
conditions of zoning approval for Cases 86S107 and 86S164, which address access,
landscaping, architectural treatment, building height, density, setbacks, signs, buffers,
utilities and transportation. With deletion of the Master Plan conditions, the development
must conform to the other conditions of zoning.
Parking Space Size:
Conditions of zoning allow ninety (90) percent of the surface parking spaces to be 9.5 feet
wide. Current Ordinance standards allow 9:0 foot Wide parking spaces.
CONCLUSION
Deletion of the parking space size restrictions will allow compliance with current Ordinance
standards. Deletion of the requirement to develop in accordance with the approved Master Plans
will allow flexibility in the continued development of the prOperty. In addition, deletion of these
conditions will not adversely impact the ability to ensure a coordinated development and protection
of adjacent residential development. Development requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and
previous conditions of zoning approval further ensure compatibility with area development and
minimize any adverse impact on area development.
Given these considerations, approval of these requests is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (7/17/01):
The applicant accePted the recommendation.
There was one (1) person who expressed concern that this request may affect buffers and
permitted uses.
It was noted that this request only affects parking space size and would not modify the
buffer requirements.
On motion of Mr. Gecker, seconded by Mr. Marsh, the Commission recommended
approval of this request subject to the Condition on page 2.
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AYES:
ABSENT:
Messrs. Marsh, Litton, Cunningham and Gecker.
Mr. Gulley.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, August 22, 2001, beginning at 7:00 p. m., will take
under consideration this request.
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APPROVED MASTER PLAN
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