Board of Supervisors (BOS) Public Hearing Date: APRIL 27, 2016 BOS Time Remaining: 365 DAYS CASE NUMBER: 16SN0676 APPLICANT: Christopher Neil Carty STAFF S ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION Applicant s Contact: CHRISTOPHER NEIL CARTY (804-586-5787) Planning Department Case Manager: RYAN RAMSEY (804-768-7592) CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA Magisterial District: MATOACA 9926 River Road APPLICANT S REQUEST Conditional use planned development to permit exceptions to ordinance requirements relative to road frontage requirements in an Agricultural (A) District. A single-family dwelling is proposed on the request property, which does not front on a statemaintained road. An exception to the minimum road frontage (250 feet) required in an Agricultural (A) District is requested to permit the proposed dwelling. The applicant proposes to use an existing access easement and driveway that serves adjoining properties (Attachment 2, Exhibit A). Notes: A. Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions. B. Conditions and an exhibit are located in Attachments 1 and 2. RECOMMENDATIONS PLANNING COMMISSION (3/15/2016) STAFF RECOMMEND APPROVAL RECOMMEND APPROVAL Conditioned to accommodate adequate access No adverse impacts on area properties Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
Department SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ISSUES Issue PLANNING - FIRE - CDOT - VDOT - UTILITIES - ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING - REVITALIZATION - 2 16SN0676-2016APR27-BOS-RPT
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Map 2: Comprehensive Plan Classification: RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL The designation suggests the property is appropriate for up to a maximum of 0.5 dwellings per acre. Map 3: Surrounding Land Uses & Development Grayson Estates Graves Road Single-family Residential Vacant River Road 4 16SN0676-2016APR27-BOS-RPT
PLANNING Staff Contact: Ryan Ramsey (804-768-7592) ramseyrp@chesterfield.gov PROPOSAL A single-family residential dwelling is proposed on the request property. The parcel was created in August 2006 as the result of a court ordered partition agreement. As such, the property was not evaluated by the County through a plat approval process and does not contain the required 250 feet of public road frontage to be used for dwelling purposes. A conditional use planned development is requested to provide an exception to required road frontage. The applicant plans to use an existing fifty (50) foot access easement and driveway that begins at River Road and terminates on the request property. (Attachment 2, Exhibit A) The following provides an overview of staff s recommended conditions related to the road frontage for the proposed single-family dwelling: Requirements Road Frontage & Access Easement Driveway Standards & Inspection Subdivision General Overview Details No road frontage required for the parcel, provided access is constructed in accordance with Conditions 2, 3 and 4 Condition 1 30 minimum private access easement from River Road to parcel Access for parcel to be from Point A to Point B Condition 2 and Attachment 2 15 wide driveway, either gravel or asphalt, built to the standards outlined in Condition 5: Minimum clear area and vertical clearance Maximum grade Minimum inside turning radius Cross drain to accommodate 10-year storm Planning to inspect driveway prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy Conditions 3 & 4 No further subdivision of the property permitted without adequate road frontage provided Condition 5 5 16SN0676-2016APR27-BOS-RPT
PUBLIC FACILITIES FIRE SERVICE Staff Contact: Anthony Batten (804-717-6167) BattenA@chesterfield.gov The Phillips Fire Station, Company Number 13, and Ettrick/Matoaca Volunteer Rescue Squad currently provide fire protection and emergency medical service. This request will have a minimal impact on Fire and EMS. The Fire Department recommends the owner provide a fifteen (15) foot all-weather road capable of supporting 75,000 pounds in order to provide access for fire apparatus and ambulances. This road should extend from the improved public road to the proposed dwelling. COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Staff Contact: Jim Banks (804) 748-1037 banksj@chesterfield.gov The Comprehensive Plan, which includes the Thoroughfare Plan, identifies county-wide transportation needs that are expected to mitigate traffic impacts of future growth. The anticipated traffic impact of the proposal has been evaluated and it is anticipated to be minimal. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Staff Contact: Brian Lokker (804-674-2384) brian.lokker@vdot.virginia.gov VDOT Land Use Regulations Traffic Impact Analysis (24VAC30-155) - Access Management (24VAC30-73) - Subdivision Street Acceptance (24VAC30-91/92) - Land Use Permit (24VAC30-151) - Summary VDOT has no comment on this request. 6 16SN0676-2016APR27-BOS-RPT
WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS Staff Contact: Jamie Bland (804-751-4439) blandj@chesterfield.gov The proposal s impacts on the County s utility system are detailed in the chart below: Water and Wastewater Systems Currently Size of Existing Line Connection Required by County Code? Serviced? Water No 16 No Wastewater No NA No Property line is located greater than 400 from existing 16 water line along River Road. The proposed request will not impact the public water and wastewater systems. ENVIRONMENTAL Drainage, Erosion and Water Quality Staff Contact: Rebeccah Ward (804-748-1028) WardR@chesterfield.gov Issue Geography Environmental Features Stormwater Discussion/Conditions Property is located within the Lower Swift Creek Watershed. Drains to a natural channel to Franks Branch, a tributary to Swift Creek. Prior to issuance of any building permit, a Resource Protection Area Designation (RPAD) must be approved by the Department of Environmental Engineering. REVITALIZATION Staff Contact: Carl Schlaudt (804-318-8674) schlaudtc@chesterfield.gov The subject site is not located in a revitalization area. The Revitalization Office has no comment on this proposal. 7 16SN0676-2016APR27-BOS-RPT
CASE HISTORY Applicant Submittals 12/29/15 Application submitted Community Meeting 2/17/16 Issues Discussed: Access to property from River Road Design and maintenance of driveway Location of a cemeteries on adjoining properties Planning Commission Meeting 3/15/16 Citizen Comments No citizens spoke to this case. Commission Discussion Community meeting held with citizens in support of case Limitations with property development; appropriate land use with access easement Recommendation APPROVAL SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS IN ATTACHMENT 1 Motion: Wallin Second: Jackson AYES: Wallin, Sloan, Freye, Jackson and Jones The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, April, 27, 2016, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will consider this request. 8 16SN0676-2016APR27-BOS-RPT
CONDITIONS Note: STAFF/CPC Recommended by both staff and Planning Commission ATTACHMENT 1 (STAFF/CPC) 1. Road Frontage & Access. No public road frontage shall be required for a dwelling. Access to the parcel shall be provided in accordance with Proffered Conditions 2, 3 and 4. (P) (STAFF/CPC) 2. Easement. Prior to approval of a building permit, the property owner shall provide a copy of a recorded instrument which will include the following: a. A condition that shall require that no structure or fence shall be constructed to block the access. b. A condition that shall require the land owner of the subject property to be responsible for maintenance of the access. c. A thirty (30) foot private access easement from Point A to Point B, as generally shown on Exhibit A. (P) (STAFF/CPC) 3. Driveway Standards. A fifteen (15) foot wide driveway shall be constructed and maintained to all weather standards from Point A to Point B in accordance with the following standards: a. This driveway shall consist of not less than the following: compacted soil sub-base with six (6) inches of compacted 21-B crushed stone, if an asphalt based surface is to be applied, it shall be designed and constructed to Chesterfield County subdivision street requirements or an equivalent design approved by the Subdivision Team, capable of supporting the projected 75,000 pound vehicle weight and shall be maintained to this standard. The driveway shall not be approved if it is rutted or potholed. b. There shall be an additional three (3) foot clear area beyond the edge of the driveway. c. There shall be a minimum vertical clearance of fourteen (14) feet of area above the driveway. d. The driveway shall have a maximum grade of ten (10) percent with an appropriate transition at the street connection. e. The minimum inside turning radius for any curve shall be twentyseven (27) feet. f. Any cross drains shall be designed to accommodate a minimum ten (10) year storm. (P) (STAFF/CPC) 4. Driveway Inspection. Prior to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy, the Planning Department shall inspect this driveway to determine compliance as set forth above. (P) 9 16SN0676-2016APR27-BOS-RPT
(STAFF/CPC) 5. Future Divisions of Property. No further divisions of the property, including family subdivisions, shall be permitted unless adequate public road frontage is provided. (P) 10 16SN0676-2016APR27-BOS-RPT
EXHIBIT A ATTACHMENT 2 11 16SN0676-2016APR27-BOS-RPT