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STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
RECOMMENDATION
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Kent Weston
Bermuda Magisterial District
8805 Metro Court
REQUEST: Rezoning from Light Industrial (I-1) to General Business (C-5).
PROPOSED LAND USE:
Commercial and industrial uses, except as restricted by Proffered Condition 2, are
planned.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROFFERED CONDITIONS ON
PAGE 2.
AYES: MESSRS. LITTON, GECKER, CUNNINGHAM AND GULLEY
ABSENT: MR. MARSH
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
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The proposed'zoning and land uses conform to the JeffersOn Davis Corridor Plan
which suggests the property is appropriate for general'Commercial use.
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The proposed zoning and land uses are representative-of, and compatible with,
existing and anticipated non-residential development along this portion of the
Jefferson Davis Highway Corridor.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE Community Through ExCellence in Public Service.
(NOTE:
THE ONLY CONDITION THAT MAY BE IMPOSED IS A BUFFER
CONDITION. THE PROPERTY OWNER MAY PROFFER OTHER
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 1. No direct access shall be provided from the property to Route 1/301. (T)
STAFF/CPC 2. The following C-5 uses shall not be permitted:
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Cocktail lounges and night clubs.
Fraternal uses
Liquor stores
Material reclamation, receiving centers - - aluminum, glass, plastic,
and paper products only
Tire recapping and vulcanizing establishments
Fur dressing and dyeing
Linoleum, asphalt-felt base and other hard surface floor cover
manufacturing
Mortician's good manufacturing
Paper recycling by the compaction method
Rectifying and blending of liquors
Wholesaling houses and distributors of alcoholic beverages
Wine; brandy and brandy spirits manufacturing. (P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
East line of Metro Court and west line of Jefferson Davis Highway and known as 8805
Metro Court. Tax ID 792-672-6385 (Sheet 18).
Existing Zoning:
I-1
Size:
1.2 acres
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Existing Land Use:
Industrial
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North
South
East
West
- C-5; Commercial
- C-5; Commercial
- C-3 and C-5; Commercial or vacant
- C-3 and I-1; Commercial and industrial
UTILITIES
Public Water System:
There is an existing six (6) inch water line extending along the western side of Metro Court,
adjacent to the site. Use of the public water system is required by County Code. The
existing structure is connected to the public water system.
Public Wastewater System:
There is an existing eight (8) inch wastewater collector extending along Metro Court,
adjacent to the request site. Use of the public wastewater system is required by County
Code. The existing structure is connected to the public wastewater system.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainage and Erosion:
The property drains to the northwest and then north via a roadside ditch along JeffersOn
Davis Highway to Kingsland Creek. There are no existing or anticipated on- or off-site
drainage or erosion problems.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
The Centralia Fire/Rescue Station, comPany Number 17 currently provides fire protection
and emergency medical service to this area. This request will have minimal impact on.fire
and emergency medical services. When the property is developed, the number of hydrants
and quantity of water needed for fire protection will be evalUated. during the plans review
process.
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Transportation:
This request will not limit development to a specific land. use; therefore, it is difficult to
anticipate traffic generation. Based on retail trip rates, development could generate
approximately 1,750 average daily trips. These vehicles will be distributed via Metro Court
and Norcliff Road to Jefferson Davis Highway (Route 1/301), which had a 2001 traffic count
of 27,388 vehicles per day.
Development must adhere to the. Development Standards Manual in the Zoning Ordinance,
relative to access and internal circulation (Division 5). 'Access to :major arterials, such as
Route 1/301, should be controlled. The applicant has proffered that no direct access will be
provided from the property to Route 1/301. (Proffered Condition 1)
The property is located within the Jefferson Davis Enterprise Zone. Based on the Board of
Supervisors' Policy regarding development within the Enterprise Zone, no road
improvements will be required by the County. At time of site plan review, specific
recommendations will be provided regarding internal circulation.
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Jefferson Davis Corridor Plan which suggests the property
is appropriate for general commercial uses.
Area Development Trends:
Properties surrounding the request site are zoned and developed for commercial and
industrial uses or remain vacant. It is anticipated that these types of uses Will continue along
this portion of the .corridor.
Zoning History:
On November 23, 1977, the Board of Supervisors, upon a favorable recommendation from
the Planning Commission, approved the rezoning of the subject property and adjacent
property to the south and west to a light industrial classification. (Case 77S208)
Development Standards:
The request property lies within the Jefferson Davis Highway Corridor District and a Post
Development Area. The JeffersOn Davis Highway Corridor District development standards
are intended to encourage economic development and revitalization of already developed
areas in the Jefferson Davis Highway Corridor. The Zoning Ordinance specifically addresses
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Uses:
access, landscaping, architectural treatment, setbacks, parking, signs, buffers, utilities and
screening of outside storage areas. The request property was developed prior to adoption of
these standards and may not conform to some of these standards.
Redevelopment of the site or any new expansion of existing buildings must conform to the
requirements of the Jefferson Davis Highway Corridor District.
In response to concerns of the Bermuda District Commissioner, the apPlicant has restricted
the uses that would be permitted on the property. (Proffered Condition 2)
CONCLUSIONS
The proposed zoning and land uses conform to the Jefferson Davis Corridor Plan which suggests the
property is appropriate for general commercial use.' In addition, the proposed zoning and land uses
are representative of, and compatible with, existing and anticipated non-residential development
along this portion of the Jefferson Davis Highway Corridor.
Given these considerations, approval of this reqUest is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (3/19/02):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Cunningham, seconded by Mr. Gulley, the Commission recommended
approval of this request and acceptance of the proffered conditions on page 2.
AYES: Messrs. Litton, Gecker, Cunningham and Gecker
ABSENT: Mr. Marsh.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, April24, 2002, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take under
consideration this request.
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