98SN0256.PDFAugust 26, 1998 BS
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
98SN0256
Richmond District United Methodist Church
Matoaca Magisterial District
West line of Old Hundred Road
REOUEST: Conditional Use to permit a child care center in conjunction with a permitted
church use.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
A child care center, to be operated in conjunction with a church use, is planned.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROFFERED CONDITIONS ON
PAGES 2 AND 3.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
A. The proposed child care use would have no greater impact on existing and
anticipated area residential development than does the permitted church or public
school use.
B. The proffered conditions ensure land use compatibility between the day care use
and anticipated area residential development and address concerns relative to
timbering, development standards and transportation issues.
C. Similar facilities located adjacent to residential areas have been approved
throughout the County. These facilities have not had any apparent adverse impact
on area residential uses.
(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.)
PROFFERED CONDITIONS
(STAFF/CPC) 1.
Except for timbering approved by the Virginia State Department of
Forestry for the purpose of removing dead or diseased trees, there
shall be no timbering on the property until a land disturbance permit
has been obtained from the Environmental Engineering Department
and the approved devices have been installed.
(STAFF/CPC) 2.
The child care use shall be conducted only in association with a
church use on this property.
(STAFF/CPC) 3.
Except where the requirements of the underlying Agricultural (A)
zoning are more restrictive, any new development solely for child
care use shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance
and Development Standards Manual for commercial uses in
Emerging Growth Areas.
(STAFF/CPC) 4.
Outdoor playfields, playground or similar active recreational areas
associated with any child care use shall be set back a minimum of
forty (40) feet from all property lines.
(STAFF/CPC) 5.
Prior to any site plan approval, forty-five (45) feet of right of way on
the west side of Otd Hundred Road, measured from the centefline of
that part of Old Hundred Road inunediately adjacent to the property,
shall be dedicated, free and unrestricted, to and for the benefit of
Chesterfield County.
(STAFF/CPC) 6.
Direct access to Old Hundred Road shall be limited to two (2)
entrance/exit. The exact location of these accesses shall be approved
by the Transportation Department.
(STAFF/CPC) 7.
To provide an adequate roadway system the developer shall be
responsible for the following:
a)
Construction of additional pavement along Old Hundred
Road at the approved accesses to provide left and right turn
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(STAFF/CPC) 8.
b)
Location:
lanes, if warranted based on Transportation Department
standards;
Relocation of the ditch to provide an adequate shoulder along
the west side of Old Hundred Road for the entire property
frontage; and
c)
Dedication to Chesterfield County, free and unrestricted, any
additional right of way (or easements) required for the
improvements identified above.
Prior to any site plan approval, a phasing plan for the required road
improvements, as identified in Proffered Condition 8, shall be
submitted to and approved by the Transportation Department.
(STAFF NOTE: These conditions would not apply to any permitted use,
such as a church on the property, but only to the child care use.)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fronts the west line of Old Hundred Road, north of Scottwood Road. Tax ID 712-703-
Parts of 7708 and 8282 (Sheets 5 and 6).
Existing Zoning:
A
Size:
14.7 acres
Existing Land Use:
Vacant
Adjacent Zonin~ & Land Use:
North, South, East and West - A; Single family residential or vacant
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UTILITIES
Public Water System:
There is an existing twenty-four (24) inch water line extending along the north side of
Midlothian Turnpike, approximately 6,350 feet north of the request site. The existing
public water system is not available to serve the request site.
Public Wastewater System:
The public wastewater system is not available to serve the request site. The closest
existing wastewater trunk line is greater than two (2) miles from the request site.
Private Well and Septic Tank and Drainfield System:
The Health Department must approve any new well or septic systems or expanded usage.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainage and Erosion:
The site drains via tributaries to Swift Creek Reservoir. There are no existing or
anticipated on- or off-site drainage or erosion problems. It may be necessary to obtain off-
site easements and make improvements to control runoff from increased development.
The applicant has proffered that, with the exception of timbering to remove dead or
diseased trees which has been approved by the Department of Forestry, there will be no
timbering in conjunction with developing the child care use until a land disturbance permit
has been obtained from the Environmental Engineering Department (Proffered Condition
1). This will ensure that proper erosion control measures are in place prior to such
timbering and related land disturbance.
The Development Standards Manual addresses the use of curb and gutter and exceptions
can only be granted through the site plan review process or in some instances through a
Development Standards Waiver. Exceptions to this requirement cannot be granted through
the zoning process. It should be noted that traditionally if a site plan is submitted showing
future improvements, such as expansion of a parking area, staff allows for phasing of
improvements such as curb and gutter if it is determined that a drainage problem will not
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PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
This property is currently served by the Midlothian Fire/Rescue Station, Company Number
5 and Forest View Rescue Squad. When the property is developed, an adequate quantity
of water will be needed for fire protection. This will be evaluated during the plans review
process. Also, the need to designate fire lanes will be determined during the review of the
aforementioned plans.
Transportation:
This Conditional Use request will not limit enrollment at this proposed child care center;
therefore, it is difficult to anticipate traffic generation. Based on an enrollment of fifty
(50) children and day care trip rates, development could generate approximately 240
average daily trips. These vehicles will be distributed along Old Hundred Road which had
a 1997 traffic count of 4,260 vehicles per day.
The Thoroughfare Plan identifies Old Hundred Road as a major arterial with a
recommended right of way width of ninety (90) feet. The applicant has proffered to
dedicate forty-five (45) feet of right of way, measured from the centerline of Old Hundred
Road, in accordance with that Plan. (Proffered Condition 5)
Direct access to major arterials, such as Old Hundred Road, should be controlled. Access
spacing along major arterials should be approximately 500 feet. Based on the amount of
frontage on Old Hundred Road, this development could have two (2) accesses that meet
the spacing guidelines. The applicant has proffered to limit direct access to Old Hundred
Road to two (2) entrance/exits. (Proffered Condition 6)
Mitigating road improvements must be provided to address the traffic impact of this
development. The applicant has proffered to: 1) construct additional pavement along Old
Hundred Road at each approved access to provide left and right turn lanes based on
Transportation Department standards; and 2) relocate the ditch to provide an adequate
shoulder along the west side of Old Hundred Road for the entire property frontage.
(Proffered Condition 7)
At time of site plan review, specific recommendations will be provided regarding access
and internal circulation.
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LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Upper Swift Creek Plan which suggests the request
property and surrounding area are appropriate for residential use of 2.2 units per acre or
less.
Area Development Trends:
Area properties are zoned agriculturally and are occupied by single family residences on
acreage parcels or remain vacant. Residential zoning and land use patterns are anticipated
in this area, in accordance with the suggested land uses of the Plan.
Site Design:
The request site is intended to be developed as a church complex. The applicant intends
to develop additional facilities for the proposed child care use. The remainder of the
property is planned for future church expansion and could, with approval of this request,
be utilized by the child care operation.
The proffered conditions would require any new development for child cam use to conform
to the development standards of the Zoning Ordinance for commercial uses in Emerging
Growth Areas except where the underlying zoning requirements are more restrictive.
Emerging Growth Areas standards address architectural treatment, access, parking,
landscaping, setbacks, signs, utilities and screening. (Proffered Condition 3)
Any proposed or future outdoor recreational facilities associated with the child care use
should be set back from adjacent properties to minimize the impact on existing and
anticipated future area development. (Proffered Condition 4)
.A_rchitectural Treatment:
Proffered Condition 3 would prohibit any new building or addition to any building used
for child care operations which would be visible to any agricultural district or any public
right of way from consisting of architectural materials interior in quality, appearance, or
detail to any other exterior of the same building. There is, however, nothing to preclude
the use of different materials on different building exteriors, but rather, the use of inferior
materials on sides wl-rich face adjoining property. No portion of a building constructed of
unadorned concrete block or corrugated and/or sheet metal could be visible from any
adjoihing agricultural district or any public right of way. No building exterior could be
constructed of unpainted concrete block or corrugated and/or sheet metal. Mechanical
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equipment, whether ground-level or rooftop, would have to be screened from adjacent
property and designed to be perceived as an integral part of the building.
Buffers & Screening:
Proffered Condition 3 would require that solid waste storage areas (i.e., dumpsters,
garbage cans, trash compactors, etc.) associated with any child care operations be screened
from view of adjacent property and public rights of way by a solid fence, wall, dense
evergreen plantings or architectural feature and that such area within 1,000 feet of any A,
R, R-TH or R-MF District not be serviced between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
In addition, sites must be designed and buildings oriented so that loading areas are
screened from any property where loading areas are prohibited and from public rights of
way.
CONCLUSIONS
The proposed child care use would have no greater impact on area residential development than
a permitted church or a public school and the proffered conditions ensure land use compatibility
between the child care use and area residential development. These conditions address concerns
relative to timbering, development standards and transportation issues for the child care use. In
addition, similar facilities located adjacent to, or near, residential areas have been approved
throughout the County. These facilities have operated with no apparent adverse impacts on area
residential uses.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Applicant (7/20/98):
The applicant withdrew a proffered condition regarding the use of curb and gutter.
Planning Commission Meeting (7/21/98):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Marsh, seconded by Mr. Cunningham, the Commission recommended
approval of this request and acceptance of the proffered conditions on pages 2 and 3.
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AYES: Messrs. Shewmake, Marsh, Cunningham and Gulley.
ABSENT: Mr. Miller.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, August 26, 1998, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take
under consideration this request.
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98SN0256
In Matoaca Magisterial District, RICH~{OND DISTRICT UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH requested Conditional Use and amendment of
zoning district map to permit child care center in
conjunction with a permitted church use. 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 2.2 units per
acre or less. This request lles in an Agricultural (A)
District on 14.7 acres fronting approximately 1,270 feet on
the west line of Old Hundred Road, approximately 410 feet
north of Scottwood Road. Tax ID 712 703 Parts of 7708 and
8282 (Sheets 5 and 6).
Mr. Jacobson presented a summary of Case 98SN0256 and stated
that the Planning Commission and staff recommends approval
and acceptance of the proffered conditions.
Reverend David Bonney, Pastor at New Life United Methodist
Church and representing the applicant, stated that the
recommendation is acceptable.
There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mrs. Humphrey, seconded by Mr. McHale, the
Board approved Case 98SN0256 and accepted the following
proffered conditions:
1 Except for timbering approved by the Virginia State
Department of Forestry for the purpose of removing
dead or diseased trees, there shall be no timbering on
the property until a land disturbance permit has been
obtained from the Environmental Engineering Department
and the approved devices have been installed.
2 The child care use shall be conducted only in
association with a church use on this property.
3 Except where the requirements of the underlying
Agricultural (A) zoning are more restrictive, any new
development solely for child care use shall conform to
the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and
Development Standards Manual for commercial uses in
Emerging Growth Areas.
4 Outdoor playfields, playground or similar active
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recreational areas associated with any child care use
shall be set back a minimum of forty (40) feet from
all property lines.
Prior to any site plan approval, forty five (45) feet
of right of way on the west side of Old Hundred Road,
measured from the centerline of that part of Old
Hundred Road immediately adjacent to the property,
shall be dedicated, free and unrestricted, to and for
the benefit of Chesterfield County.
Direct access to Old Hundred Road shall be limited to
two (2) entrance/exit. The exact location of these
accesses shall be approved by the Transportation
Department.
To provide an adequate roadway system,
shall be responsible for the following:
the developer
a) Construction of additional pavement along Old
Hundred Road at the approved accesses to
provide left and right turn lanes, if
warranted based on Transportation Department
standards;
b) Relocation of the ditch to provide an
adequate shoulder along the west side of Old
Hundred Road for the entire property
frontage; and
c) Dedication to Chesterfield County, free and
unrestricted, any additional right of way (or
easements) required for the improvements
identified above.
8 Prior to any site plan approval, a phasing plan for
the required road improvements, as identified in
Proffered Condition 8, shall be submitted to and
approved by the Transportation Department.
(STAFF NOTE: These conditions would not apply to any
permitted use, such as a church on the
property, but only to the child care use.)
Ayes: Humphrey, Warren, Barber, and McHale.
Nays: None.
Absent: Daniel.
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