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CITIZENS OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, MATOACA DISTRICT
PETITION THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REQUESTING ELECTRONIC MESSAGE SIGN FOR MATOACA HIGH
SCHOOL NOT BE ALLOWED AT WOODPECKER RD & LONGHOUSE LANE
BUT BE REQUIRED TO BE LOCATED NEAR MATOACA HIGH SCHOOL
ALONG ITS FRONTAGE ON JOHN WINSTON JONES PARKWAY.
See enclosure for justification, rationale and ordinance citations.
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CITIZENS OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, MATOACA DISTRICT
PETITION THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REQUESTING ELECTRONIC MESSAGE SIGN FOR MATOACA HIGH
SCHOOL NOT BE ALLOWED AT WOODPECKER RD & LONGHOUSE LANE
BUT BE REQUIRED TO BE LOCATED NEAR MATOACA HIGH SCHOOL
ALONG ITS FRONTAGE ON JOHN WINSTON JONES PARKWAY.
See enclosure for justffication, rationale and ordinance citations.
Please sign individually
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REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
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Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors
Matoaca Magisterial District
Northeast line of Woodpecker Road
RE VEST: Conditional Use topermit acomputer-controlled, variable message, electronic sign.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
A computer-controlled, variable message, electronic sign, incorporated into a
freestanding identification sign for Matoaca High School is planned.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
THE PLANNING COMMISSION IS SCHEDULED TO CONSIDER THIS REQUEST ON JUNE
17, 2008. STAFF WILL ADVISE THE BOARD OF THE COMMISSION' S
RECOMMENDATION.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reason:
While the proposed computer-controlled, variable message, electronic sign does not
conform to the adopted Electronic Message Center Policy relative to its location within an
agricultural district where area properties are designated on the Plan for residential uses, as
conditioned, the proposed, as conditioned, sign would have no greater impact on the
surrounding community than a sign which incorporates permitted changeable copy.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER(S) MAY
PROFFER CONDITIONS.)
In addition to Ordinance requirements, any computer-controlled, variable message,
electronic sign shall conform to the following standards:
a. Copy shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) lines which shall not
move, but may fade;
b. The message or display shall be programmed or sequenced to change
no more than once every twenty-four (24) hours;
c. The copy display color shall either be white or yellow;
d. Flashing and traveling messages shall be prohibited; and
e. Bij ou lighting and animations effects shall be prohibited. (P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Northeast line of Woodpecker Road, southeast of John Winston Jones Parkway. Tax ID
783-626-4767.
Existing Zoning:
A
Size:
137.2 acres
Existing Land Use:
Public/semi-public -school
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North - R-88; Single family residential
South, East and West- A; Single family residential or vacant
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UTILITIES; ENVIRONMENTAL; AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
This request will have no impact on these facilities.
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Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Southern and Western Area Plan which suggests the
property is appropriate for 1-5 acre lots; suited to R-88 zoning.
Area Development Trends:
Properties to the north and east are developed as the Swift Creek Estates and Elko Farms
subdivisions. Properties to the east, west and south are zoned Agricultural (A) and are
developed for single family homes on large parcels or remain vacant. It is anticipated that
future area development will be for residential uses consistent with the densities
recommended by the Plan.
Sins
The proposed sign and computer-controlled, variable message, electronic sign would
comply with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance relative to sign size and height
which currently permit a freestanding sign forty (40) square feet in area (including
changeable copy) at a height of fifteen (15) feet. This proposal would comply with the
adopted electronic message center policy relative to copy display color, lines of copy,
spacing between signs and lack of flashing and traveling messages, bijou lighting and
animation (Condition). The proposal would not comply with the Policy relative to its
location within an agricultural district where area properties are designated on the Plan for
residential uses. A condition is recommended affecting the timing of message changes, as
discussed herein. With this limitation, the sign functions much like a permitted manual
changeable copy sign.
Timin . of Message Changes:
The Policy permits the timing of message changes for electronic message signs at a
minimum often (10) second intervals. The Condition would permit the message to change
no more than once during any twenty-four (24) hour period. This limitation results in the
electronic message sign having no greater impact on area properties than a changeable copy
message board which is permitted under the current zoning.
CONCLUSION
While the proposed computer-controlled, variable message, electronic sign does not conform to the
adopted Electronic Message Center Policy relative to its location within a residential district, as
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conditioned, the proposed sign would have no greater impact on the surrounding community than a
sign which incorporates permitted changeable copy.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Staff (9/25/07):
If the Planning Commission acts on this request on October 16, 2007, the case will be
considered by the Board of Supervisors on October 24, 2007.
Planning Commission Meeting (10/16/07):
The applicant's representative did not accept staff's recommendation and requested that
the sign message be allowed to change more often and that additional lines of copy be
permute .
There was opposition present indicating that the sign would distract motorists creating
safety problems.
Mr. Bass noted that a community meeting has not been held to discuss this proposal.
On their own motion, the Commission deferred this request to December 18, 2007.
Staff (10/17/07):
The applicant was advised in writing that any significant, new or revised information
should be submitted no later than October 22, 2007 for consideration at the
Commission's December 18, 2007 meeting.
Board of Supervisors Meeting (10/24/07):
On their own motion, the Board deferred this case to their December 19, 2007 meeting
pending the Commission's recommendation.
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Staff (11/15/07):
To date, no new or revised information has been submitted.
Planning Commission Meeting (12/18/07):
At the request of the applicant, the Commission deferred this case to their regularly
scheduled February 2008 meeting.
Staff (12/19/07)
The applicant was advised in writing that any significant, new or revised information
should be submitted no later than December 26, 2007, for consideration at the
Commission's regularly scheduled February 2008 meeting.
Board of Supervisors' Meeting (12/19/07):
On their own motion, the Board deferred this case to the February 27, 2008, meeting
pending the Commission's recommendation.
Staff (1 /22/08)
To date, no new or revised information has been submitted.
Planning Commission Meeting (2/19/08):
At the request of the applicant, the Commission deferred this case to their April 15, 2008
meeting.
Staff (2/20/08):
The applicant was advised in writing that any significant, new or revised information
should be submitted no later than February 25, 2008 for consideration at the
Commission's April 15, 2008 meeting.
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Board of Supervisors' Meeting (2/27/08):
On their own motion, the Board deferred this case to their April 23, 2008 meeting
pending the Commission's recommendation.
Staff (3/20/08):
To date, no new information has been submitted.
Planning Commission Meeting (4/15/08):
At the request of the applicant, the Commission deferred this case to their June 17, 2008
meeting.
Staff (4/16/08):
The applicant was advised in writing that any significant, new or revised information
should be submitted no later than April 21, 2008 for consideration at the Commission's
June 17, 2008 meeting.
Board of Supervisor's Meeting (4/23/08):
On their own motion, the Board deferred this case to their June 25, 2008 meeting pending
the Commission's recommendation.
Staff (4/24/08):
The applicant was advised in writing that any significant, new or revised information
should be submitted no later than April 28, 2008 for consideration at the Commission's
June 17, 2008 meeting.
Staff (5/23/08):
To date, no new information has been submitted.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will take under
consideration this request.
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