11 November 12, 2014 Public Hearing

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1 11 November 12, 2014 Public Hearing APPLICANT: BEACH MOTOR SPORTS T/A/ HONDA OF VIRGINIA BEACH PROPERTY OWNER: THOMAS G SHARPE JR FAMILY TRUST & JATO, INC. STAFF PLANNER: Stephen J. White REQUEST: Conditional Use Permit (Small Engine Repair & Service) ADDRESS / DESCRIPTION: Virginia Beach Blvd GPIN: ELECTION DISTRICT: LYNNHAVEN SITE SIZE: 0.80 acre AICUZ: 70 to 75 db DNL BACKGROUND / DETAILS OF PROPOSAL Background The applicant s business, Honda of Virginia Beach, is currently located at 2970 Virginia Beach Boulevard, which is directly to the east of the parcel that is the subject of this application. The applicant s business consists of the sale and service of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and motorized scooters. The applicant s lease for use of the current location is expiring, and the applicant s search for a new location resulted in the applicant finding that the adjacent property to the west was available. The applicant, therefore, is requesting a Use Permit for that property ( Virginia Beach Boulevard), which will allow the relocation to proceed. Details Page 1

2 The property is currently used for a retail business, Polynesian Pools, which utilizes two buildings separated by a 15.5-foot wide driveway. The building on the eastern side of the parcel consists of a 4,472 square foot (SF) retail store section at the front of the lot and a two-story 8,354 SF storage section at the rear of the lot. The building on the western side of the parcel consists of a one-story 6,710 SF building that has been used until recently for a mix of retail and storage. There are 22 parking spaces between the building fronts and the Virginia Beach Boulevard right-of-way. An area of ten unmarked parking spaces is located between the retail and storage section of the building on the eastern side of the parcel. The applicant will operate the motorcycle sales from the front portion of the building on the eastern side of the parcel. The rear portion of that building will be occupied by the service and repair facility. The area is not visible from Virginia Beach Boulevard, and the repairs will occur inside the structure. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are four employees. The applicant is not proposing any alterations to the exterior of the building. EXISTING LAND USE: Retail sales LAND USE AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North: Single-family dwellings / R-7.5 Residential District Multifamily dwellings / A-18 Apartment District South: Virginia Beach Boulevard Motor vehicle sales and service; retail / B-2 Community Business District East: Retail / B-2 Community Business District West: Office-Retail / B-2 Community Business District NATURAL RESOURCE AND CULTURAL FEATURES: The site is completely impervious. There is a grassed area adjacent to Virginia Beach Boulevard; however, when Virginia Beach Boulevard was widened in the past, the grassed area became part of the public right-of-way. The applicant is making no physical changes to the site. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The subject parcel is located within the Lynnhaven Strategic Growth Area (SGA). The vision for this SGA is to transform aging or under-utilized commercial properties into a higher intensity, pedestrian-friendly employment, and lifestyle center in a transit-ready setting. The SGA Master Plan notes that this area is a prime location for a range of non-residential uses. This includes existing uses, which over time can be better organized to support the urban character goals of the City s SGAs and be transit-supportive since they are within easy walking distance of a future planned transit station on the south side of Southern Boulevard. Page 2

3 IMPACT ON CITY SERVICES There will be no impact on City services as a result of this conditional use permit request, as the requests consists of an existing business relocating from one parcel to an adjacent parcel. EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION The applicant has conducted business, including service and repair, at the existing location without any complaints being filed with the Zoning Inspections Office. The move to the new location will occur without any modifications to the current procedures and operations associated with the business. The repairs will occur inside the building, which will eliminate or significantly reduce noise impact on the adjacent residential area. The applicant is not proposing any changes to the exterior of the building; however, Staff is recommending conditions below that will ensure any future changes are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan s design guidelines. The parking on the site is sufficient, but the stripes designating the spaces need to be painted, as they have faded. The planting of shrubs within the grassed area at the front of the site would be an aesthetic improvement to the site. As noted earlier in this report, however, that area is within the Virginia Beach Boulevard right-of-way. Thus, Staff is recommending the planting of shrubs within the grassed area, but the applicant will need to contact the City s Landscape Management Office to discuss the specific guidelines for such landscaping. Staff recommends approval of this request with the conditions below. CONDITIONS 1. The operation of the business shall occur between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 2. The repair of engines, parts, and body frames of the motorcycles (and any other small-engine vehicle) shall occur within the building with the doors closed. 3. There shall be no storage of equipment, engines, tools, fuel, motorcycles/small engine vehicles outside the building. 4. Any new lighting installed on the site shall be directed downward and shielded to prevent light overspill on to adjacent residential property. 5. No motorcycle or any other small-engine vehicle shall be displayed outside within the parking lot area or within the public right-of-way (the grassed area adjacent to Virginia Beach Boulevard). Page 3

4 6. Any existing electronic display (LED) signs located on the building or site shall be removed. 7. All signs on the site shall be brought into conformance with the requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance. 8. The applicant shall contact the City Landscape Management Administrator to discuss the planting of street-frontage shrubs within the grassed area along the Virginia Beach Boulevard right-of-way, adjacent to the parking lot. As deemed appropriate and as approved, the applicant shall plant shrubs of the type, size, and spacing designated by the Landscape Management Administrator. NOTE: Further conditions may be required during the administration of applicable City Ordinances and Standards. Any site plan submitted with this application may require revision during detailed site plan review to meet all applicable City Codes and Standards. All applicable permits required by the City Code, including those administered by the Department of Planning / Development Services Center and Department of Planning / Permits and Inspections Division, and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, are required before any uses allowed by this Use Permit are valid. The applicant is encouraged to contact and work with the Crime Prevention Office within the Police Department for crime prevention techniques and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts and strategies as they pertain to this site. Page 4

5 AERIAL OF SITE LOCATION Page 5

6 SITE SURVEY Page 6

7 2 3 1 ZONING HISTORY # DATE REQUEST ACTION 1 02/22/2000 Conditional Use Permit (Motor Vehicle Sales) Approved 2 11/26/2002 Conditional Use Permit (Convenience Store with Fuel Pumps) Approved 12/11/2007 Modification of Conditions Approved 3 05/26/2009 Conditional Use Permit (Religious Use church) Approved Page 7

8 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Page 8

9 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Page 9