98SN0202.PDFMay 27, 1998 BS
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
98SN0202
James D. DeLong and Phyllis S. DeLong
Matoaca Magisterial District
18701 Church Road
REQUEST: Conditional Use to permit a two-family dwelling in an Agricultural (A) District.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
The applicants plan to construct an addition to the existing dwelling unit to
accommodate a second dwelling for use by a family member.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS ON PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
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The Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors have typically acted favorably
on similar requests where occupancy of the second dwelling has been limited to
guests or family members of the occupants of the principal dwelling.
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The recommended conditions ensure that the single family residential character of
the request property is maintained.
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The proposal conforms to the Southern and Western Area Plan which suggests the
property is appropriate for residential use of 1.01 to 2.5 units per acre.
(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 SOI,ELY BY STAFF. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "CPC" ARE
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.)
(STAFF/CPC)
(STAFF/CPC) 2.
Occupancy of the second dwelling unit shall be limited to: the
occupants of the principal dwelling unit, individuals related to them
by blood, marriage, adoption or guardianship, foster children,
guests and any domestic servants. (P)
Prior to the release of a building permit, a deed restriction shall be
recorded setting forth the limitation in Condition 1 above. The deed
book and page number of such restriction and a copy of the
restriction as recorded shall be submitted to the Planning
Department. (P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fronts the east line of Church Road, south of Hickory Road and is known as 18701 Church
Road. GPIN 774-620-5691 (Sheet 48).
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1.0 acre
Existing Land Use:
Single-family residential
Adjacent Zoning & Land Use:
North, South, East and West- A; Single family residential or vacant
Public Water System:
There is an existing thirty (30) inch water line along Church Road, adjacent to the request
site. The existing structure on the request site is connected to the public water system. Use
of the public water system is required by County Code.
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Public Wastewater System:
The public wastewater system is not available to serve the request site. Use of the public
wastewater system is not required by County Code since this is a residence located on a
lot exempt from the Subdivision Ordinance.
Private Septic System-
The Health Deparanent must approve the use of any new septic systems or expanded usage
of any existing septic system.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainage and Erosion:
This use will have no impact on these facilities.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
The need for fin'e, school, library, park and transportation facilities is identified in the Public
Facilities Plan, the Thoroughfare Plan and the FY1998-2002 Capital Improvement Program. This
development will have a minimal impact on these facilities.
Fire Service:
This property is currently served by the Matoaca Fire/Rescue Station, Company Number
8 and Ettrick-Matoaca Rescue Squad. Considering the nature of this request, it will
generate a negligible increase in the number of emergency calls for fire and rescue services
per year.
Schools: Libraries: Parks and Recreation; Tr.amportation: and Financial Impact on Capital
Facilities:
Subject to the recommended limitation restricting use of the second dwelling to family,
guests and servants, this request is expected to have minimal additional impact o~t these
facilities.
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LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Southern and Western Area Plan which suggests the
property is appropriate for residential use of 1.01 to 2.5 dwelling units per acre.
Area Development Trends:
This portion of Church Road, in the vicinity of the Hickory Road intersection, is
characterized by single family residential uses and by vacant properties. The Plan
anticipates that this area will continue to develop for single-family residential uses.
As noted herein, the request property is currently occupied by a single-family dwelling.
The applicants plan to construct an addition to the existing dwelling to provide a second
dwelling unit for use by a family member. The recommended conditions would ensure
that the second dwelling unit be occupied by family members, servants or guests in
accordance with previous approvals of similar requests. (Conditions 1 and 2)
CONCLUSIONS
The Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors have typically acted favorably on similar
requests where occupancy of the second dwelling has been limited to guests or family members
of the occupants of the principal dwelling. The recommended conditions ensure that the single
family residential character of the request property is maintained. In addition, the proposal
conforms to the Southern and Western Area Plan which suggests the property is appropriate for
residential use of 1.01 to 2.5 units per acre.
Given these considerations, approval of ~ request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (4/21/98):
The applicants accepted the recommendation.
There was no opposition present.
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On motion of Mr. Marsh, seconded by Mr. Gulley, the Commission recommended
approval of this request subject to the conditions on page 2.
AYES: Unanimous.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, May 27, 1998, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take under
consideration this request.
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98SN0202
In Matoaca Magisterial District, JAMES D. DELONG AND PHYLLIS
S. DELONG requested Conditional Use and amendment of zoning
district map to permit a two-family dwelling in an
Agricultural (A) District. The density of such amendment
will be controlled by zoning conditions or Ordinance
standards. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is
appropriate for residential use of 1.01 to 2.5 units per
acre. This request lies on 1.0 acre known as 18701 Church
Road. GPIN 774-620-5691 (Sheet 48) .
Mr. Jacobson presented a summary of Case 98SN0202 and stated
that the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval,
subject to the conditions.
Ms. Phyllis S. Delong stated that the recommendation is
acceptable.
There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mrs. Humphrey, seconded by Mr. Barber, the Board
approved Case 98SN0202, subject to the following conditions:
Occupancy of the second dwelling unit shall be limited
to: the occupants of the principal dwelling unit,
individuals related to them by blood, marriage,
adoption or guardianship, foster children, guests and
any domestic servants. (P)
Ayes:
Nays:
Prior to the release of a building permit, a deed
restriction shall be recorded setting forth the
limitation in Condition 1 above. The deed book and
page number of such restriction and a copy of the
restriction as recorded shall be submitted to the
Planning Department. (P)
Humphrey, Warren, Barber, Daniel, and McHale.
None.
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