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August 26, 1998 BS
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
98SN0266
REQUEST:
Super Radiator Coils
Midlothian Magisterial District
401 Branchway Road
Conditional Use to allow access to land located in a Light Industrial (I-1) District.
Specifically, the Zoning Ordinance allows access tl~:ough property zoned
Agricultural (A) to any land located in an office, business or industrial district or
used for an office, business or industrial purpose, provided that the subject
proper¢' is designated for office, business or industrial use on the comprehensive
plan. If the restrictions cannot be met, the use may be allowed by Conditional Use.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
Access to industrially zoned property developed and being expanded to
accommodate the applicant's facilities is planned through property which is
currently zoned Agricultural (A), owned by a church and designated on the Plan
for residential use.
PLANNING COMIVlISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION ON PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
While the Northern Area Land Use and Transportation Plan suggests the property
is appropriate for residential use of 1.51 to 4.0 units per acre, commercial and
industrial uses similar to that which currently exists or is approved in the area
would be appropriate given that the access and orientation of the parcel is to
Branchway Road, rather than Courthouse Road.
The recommended condition will further ensure compliance with the Northern Area
Land Use and Transportation Plan by prohibiting non-residential access to
Courthouse Road. A goal of the Plan is to preclude commercial development along
Courthouse Road. Given the request property's location and the recommended
condition, approval of the access should not establish a precedent for commercial
encroachment along Courthouse Road, south Of Midlothian Turnpike.
(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)
The access shall accommodate vehicular movements solely to Branchway
Road. There shall be no connection from the access that would
accommodate vehicular movements south through the remainder of the
property to Courthouse Road. (P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
Fronts the east line of Branchway Road and is known as 401 Branchway Road.
742-705- Part of 6577 (Sheet 8).
Tax ID
Existing:
A
Size:
0.5 acre
Existing Land Use:
Public/semi-public (church)
3~acent Zoning & Land Use:
North - 0-2: Office
South - A: Vacant
East - 1-1; Industrial (under construction)
West - R-15: Single-family residential
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UTILITIES
The proposed access will not impact the public water and wastewater systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The requested use will have no impact on these facilities.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
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.
Transportation:
This Conditional Use will allow industrial access from the property tlxrough an adjacent
agriculturally zoned parcel to Branchway Road. Staff supports the applicant's request.
At time of site plan review, specific recommendations will be provided regarding access
and internal circulation.
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Northern Area Land Use and Transportation Plan which
suggests the property is appropriate for residential use of 1.51 to 4.0 units per acre.
Area Development Trends:
Adjacent properties to the north and east are zoned and developed, or are being developed,
for office and industrial uses with access to Branchway Road or Southlake Boulevard.
Adjacent property to the south is currently zoned Agricultural (A) and is vacant, while
property to the west, west of Courthouse and Branchway Roads, is occupied by single
family residences in Stonehenge Subdivision. The Plan does not suggest further non-
residential development south of the request site.
CONCLUSIONS
While the Northern Area Land Use and Transportation Plan suggests the property is appropriate
for residential use of 1.51 to 4.0 units per acre, conm~ercial and industrial uses similar to that
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which currently exists or is approved in the area would be appropriate given that the access and
orientation of the parcel is to Branchway Road rather than Courthouse Road. The recommended
condition will further ensure compliance with the Northern Area Land Use and Transportation
Plan by prohibiting non-residential access to Courthouse Road. A goal of the Plan is to preclude
commercial development along Courthouse Road. Given the request property's location and the
recommended condition, approval of the access should not establish a precedent for commercial
encroachment along Courthouse Road, south of Midlothian Turnpike.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (7/21/98):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Shewmake, seconded by Mr. Gulley, the Commission recommended
approval of this request subject to the condition on page 2.
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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98SN0266
In Midlothian Magisterial District, SUPER P~ADIATOR COILS
requested Conditional Use and amendment of zoning district
map to allow access to land located in an industrial
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 1.51 to 4.0 units per acre. This request
lies in an Agricultural (A) District on 0.5 acre known as
401 Branchway Road. Tax ID 742 705 Part of 6577 (Sheet 8).
Mr. Jacobson presented a summary of Case 98SN0266 and stated
that the Planning Commission and staff recommends approval
subject to one condition.
Mr. Andrew Scherzer, representing the applicant, stated that
the recommendation is acceptable.
There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. Warren, the Board
approved Case 98SN0266 subject to the following condition:
The access shall accommodate vehicular movements
solely to Branchway Road. There shall be no
connection from the access that would accommodate
vehicular movements south through the remainder of the
property to Courthouse Road. (P)
Ayes: Humphrey, Warren, Barber, and McHale.
Nays: None.
Absent: Daniel.
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