HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP201600007 Staff Report Special Use Permit 2016-08-09 FINAL ACTIONS
Planning Commission Meeting of August 9, 2016
August 10, 2016
AGENDA ITEM/ACTION FOLLOW-UP ACTION
1. Call to Order.
• Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.,
by Chair, Mr. Keller. Absent were
Mr. Dotson and Ms. Riley. Also
present were Bill Fritz, John Blair,
David Benish, Elaine Echols, J.T.
Newberry, Chris Perez and Sharon
Taylor.
2. Committee Reports.
Agreed to skip.
3. Other Matters Not on the Agenda
from the Public.
• Barbara Cruickshank spoke in
opposition to the placement of a cell
tower at Albemarle High School.
4. Review of Board of Supervisors Staff:
Meeting—August 3, 2016. No action required.
Mr. Benish provided an overview of the
actions taken on above date.
Mr. Benish introduced Frank Pohl,
County Engineer.
5. Consent Agenda. Clerk:
Approval of Minutes—March 8, 2016 Finalize minutes for signature—3-8-2016 and
and May 3, 2016. 5-3-2016.
APPROVED, by a vote of 5:0:2 (Riley,
Dotson absent).
6a. Public Hearings Clerk: This matter will be forwarded to the Board
SP-2016-00007 Chapman Grove of Supervisors to be heard on a date to be
Baptist Church determined.
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Rivanna
TAX MAP/PARCEL: 06200000006700, Staff: Action Letter — Recommend Approval of
06200000006800 SP-2016-00007 as noted in the actions.
LOCATION: 2064 Stony Point Road
PROPOSAL: Request to expand
existing church by 1900 sq. ft.; request
is associated with SDP201600021.
PETITION: Amend special use permit
SP200000061 to expand existing
church under Section 10.2.2.35 of
zoning ordinance. No dwelling units
proposed.
ZONING: RA Rural Areas - agricultural,
forestal, and fishery uses; residential
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density (0.5 unit/acre in development
lots)
ENTRANCE CORRIDOR: Yes
SCENIC BYWAYS: Yes
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Rural Area
—preserve and protect agricultural,
forestal, open space, and natural,
historic and scenic resources;
residential (0.5 unit/acre in
development lots in Rural Areas 2 of the
Comprehensive Plan.
(JT Newberry)
• By a vote of 5:0:2 (Riley, Dotson
absent), RECOMMEND APPROVAL
of SP-2016-00007 as recommended
by staff with the conditions outlined
in the presentation and shown in
attachment 1.
6b. SP-2016-00004 Albemarle High Clerk: This matter will be forwarded to the Board
School Communication Facility-Tier of Supervisors to be heard on a date to be
Ill Personal Wireless Service Facility determined.
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Jack Jouett
TAX MAP/PARCEL: 06000-00-00- Staff: Action Letter— Recommended Approval of
078A0 SP-2016-00004 and special exceptions as noted
LOCATION: 2775 Hydraulic Road, in the actions.
Charlottesville, VA 22901
PROPOSED: Installation of a one
hundred and twenty five (125) foot tall
steel monopole tower with 3 antenna
arrays. Two special exceptions are
requested:the 1st to allow the color of
the monopole to remain grey galvanized
steel, and the 2nd to allow mounting
equipment a standoff distance greater
than 18"from the monopole. Associated
with the proposal is ground equipment
which will be located within a 3,610
square feet fenced compound area,
access road and parking area.
PETITION: 10.2.2.48 Special Use
Permit, which allows for Tier III personal
wireless facilities in the RA Zoning
District (reference Section 5.1.40)
ZONING CATEGORY/GENERAL
USAGE: RA, Rural Areas- agricultural,
forestal, and fishery uses; residential
density (0.5 unit/acre in development
lots);
Entrance Corridor: Yes. Airport Impact
Area Overlay District—overlay to
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minimize adverse impacts to both the
airport and the surrounding land.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND
USE/DENSITY: Rural Area 1 - preserve
and protect agricultural, forestal, open
space, and natural, historic and scenic
resources/density (0.5 unit/acre in
development lots)
(Chris Perez)
• By a vote of 3:2:2 (More, Keller nay)
(Dotson, Riley absent),
RECOMMEND GRANTING the
Special Exceptions to section
5.1.40(b) (11) & section 5.1.40(b)
(2) (c).
• By a vote of 3:2:2 (More, Keller nay)
(Dotson, Riley absent),
RECOMMEND APPROVAL of SP-
2016-00004 with the modified
condition as outlined in the
presentation and shown in
attachment 2.
7. Other Public Comments.
Sue Stoke suggested another site be
considered for the proposed cell tower
at Albemarle High School.
Charles Stoke noted the width of the
tower was not discussed that could be
another 20'.
8. Committee Reports.
Jennie More:
Reported the Crozet CAC met with the
main topic of beginning the process for
revision of the Crozet Master Plan
community outreach.
Mac Lafferty:
Reported PACTECH met and discussed
several issues.
9. Old Business.
• There was none.
10. New Business. Staff: Schedule
Tim Keller:
• Reported meeting with School
Board administration. He suggested
setting up a meeting of both bodies
to provide better advice collectively
to the Supervisors in the future.
The Commission agreed with Mr.
Keller's suggestion to set up the first
meeting.
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• Updated Meeting Schedule
11. Adjourn to Tuesday, August 16, 2016,
6:00 p.m., Lane Auditorium.
• The meeting was adjourned at 7:44
p.m.
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Attachment 1 - SP-2016-00007 Chestnut Grove Baptist Church
Attachment 2 - SP-2016-00004 Albemarle High School Communication Facility - Tier Ill
Personal Wireless Service Facility
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ATTACHMENT 1
SP-2016-00007 Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Recommended Conditions of Approval
1. Use of site shall be in general accord with the concept plan "Church Addition in Two Phases
Amending SDP2000-129" last revised on 6/20/2016, as determined by the Director of Planning
and the Zoning Administrator. To be in general accord with this plan, development and use of
the site shall reflect the general size, arrangement and location of the existing church facility
and proposed additions. Minor modifications to the plan which do not conflict with the elements
above may be made to ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance;
2. Day care and private school uses shall be prohibited unless approved through an amendment
to this permit; and
3. The area of assembly shall be limited to a maximum 127-seat sanctuary; and
4. No building permit shall be approved without approval from the Virginia Department of Health.
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ATTACHMENT 2
SP-2016-00004 Albemarle High School Communication Facility- Tier Ill Personal Wireless
Service Facility
1. The development of the site, and any modifications to the arrays, shall be in general accord
with the plan titled `Milestone Communications Site Name:Albemarle High School, New 3,610
SF fenced compound and new 125'- 0"monopole."prepared by Andrew M. Miller, and dated
7/25/16 (hereafter"Conceptual Plan"), as determined by the Director of Planning and the Zoning
Administrator. To be in general accord with the Conceptual Plan, development and use shall
reflect the following major elements within the development essential to the design of the
development, including but not limited to all concealment elements, concealment technique, and
concealment elements of the eligible support structure,as shown and described on the
Conceptual Plan and mentioned below:
a. Color (monopole -matt galvanized steel) (antennas non-reflective gray)
(remote radio heads—white) (ground equipment—dark brown).
b. Location of ground equipment
c. 200 foot tree preservation area
d. Height (105 foot tall)
Minor modifications to the plan which do not conflict with the elements above may be made to
ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
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STAFF REPORT SUMMARY
Project Name: SP201600007 Chapman Grove Staff:
Baptist Church—Special Use Permit Amendment J.T. Newberry, Senior Planner
Planning Commission Public Hearing: August 9, Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: TBA
2016
Owner: Chapman Grove Baptist Church Applicant: Chapman Grove Baptist Church c/o
Gale Brown
Acreage: 1.12 acres Special Use Permit: 10.2.2.35, Church building
and adjunct cemetery
TMP: 06200-00-00-06700, 06200-00-00-06800 Existing Zoning and By-right use: (RA) Rural
Location: 2064 Stony Point Road Areas - agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses;
residential density(0.5 unit/acre in development
lots)
Magisterial District: Rivanna Conditions: Yes
School District: Monticello HS, Burley MS, Stony Requested #of Dwelling Units: N/A
Point ES
Proposal: Amend special use permit to expand Comprehensive Plan Designation: Rural Area —
existing church and associated parking area. preserve and protect agricultural, forestal, open
space, and natural, historic and scenic resources;
residential(0.5 unit/acre in development lots)within
Rural Area 2.
Character of Property: The subject property Use of Surrounding Properties: Single-family
contains an existing church and cemetery with residential uses
associated parking areas.
Factors Favorable Factors Unfavorable
1. No significant impacts would be created by the 1. None.
proposed expansion.
2. The request is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this special use permit with conditions.
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STAFF PERSON: J.T. Newberry
PLANNING COMMISSION: August 9, 2016
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: TBA
PETITION:
PROJECT: SP201600007 Chapman Grove Baptist Church—Special Use Permit Amendment
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Rivanna
TAX MAP/PARCEL: 06200000006700, 06200000006800
LOCATION: 2064 Stony Point Road
PROPOSAL: Request to expand existing church by 1900 sq. ft.; request is associated with
SDP201600021.
PETITION: Amend special use permit SP200000061 to expand existing church under Section
10.2.2.35 of zoning ordinance.No dwelling units proposed.
ZONING: RA Rural Areas -agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses; residential density(0.5
unit/acre in development lots)
ENTRANCE CORRIDOR: Yes
SCENIC BYWAYS: Yes
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Rural Area—preserve and protect agricultural, forestal, open
space, and natural,historic and scenic resources; residential(0.5 unit/acre in development lots in
Rural Areas 2 of the Comprehensive Plan.
CHARACTER OF THE AREA:
The subject area is located along Stony Point Road(State Route 20—North) approximately 0.1
mile north of its intersection with Vicennes Road (State Route 769). According to the applicant,
a church has operated on the site since 1900. The current 2,800 square foot church building
contains a 95 seat sanctuary and parish hall,which were originally constructed in 1955 following
a fire (see Attachment A). A large vacant parcel lies across Route 20 to the east of the site.
Single-family residences, including the Key West Subdivision, are located to the west and
southwest of the area(see Attachment B).
PLANNING AND ZONING HISTORY:
• VA199200030—Approved with conditions—Relief from rear setback for a 16' x 25'
expansion.
• VA200000031 —Approved with conditions—Relief from front setback for construction
of a vestibule entry,porch, stairs and ramp for handicap access.
• SP200000061 —Approved with conditions—Special use permit to bring a nonconforming
church use into conformity with the Zoning Ordinance.
• SDP200000129—Approved with conditions—Site plan waiver associated with special
use permit request.
DETAILS OF THE APPLICANTS' PROPOSAL:
The applicants are requesting to expand the existing church by approximately 1,600 square feet.
The expansion would increase sanctuary and office space, as well as expand the existing parish
hall. The additional sanctuary space would allow up to 32 additional seats (yielding 127 seats in
total). The expanded parish hall would reconfigure the existing kitchen and bathrooms and
provide a gathering area after services. The existing parking area on the south side of the church
would be expanded by nine spaces (yielding 42 parking spaces in total). A narrative of the
proposal provided by the applicant is found in Attachment C.
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SUMMARY OF THE COMMUNITY MEETING:
The community meeting was held in conjunction with the Pantops Community Advisory
Committee meeting on the evening of May 23rd, 2016 and was attended by approximately 30
people. The architect provided an overview of the proposal using the conceptual plan/proposed
major site plan amendment found in Attachment D. Several church members provided additional
historical background on the site.
One concern raised at the meeting was whether or not there were any existing traffic issues along
Route 20. Several church members reported that no traffic issues exist and the church
successfully manages events on the site.
ANALYSIS OF THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST:
Section 33.8 of the Zoning Ordinance states that the Planning Commission and Board of
Supervisors shall reasonably consider the following factors when reviewing and acting upon an
application for a special use permit:
No substantial detriment. The proposed special use will not be a substantial detriment to
adjacent lots.
The proposed addition totals approximately 1,600 square feet and is not expected to be a
substantial detriment to adjacent lots. The applicant has provided additional details about
lighting and landscaping, as well as elevations of the proposed additions to ensure that any
new impacts will be appropriately mitigated. Staff believes the scale of the proposed
expansion will not create a discernible difference?w thevimpact to adjacent lots.
Character of district unchanged. The character of the district will not be changed by the
proposed special use.
As the character and scale of use on the site will not significantly change,the character of the
zoning district is not expected to change.
Harmony. The proposed special use will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of this
chapter, with the uses permitted by right in the district,
Religious land uses are not specifically addressed in the purpose or intent of the zoning
ordinance. However, they have generally been considered as compatible land uses in rural and
residential areas. Churches are common in the RA and VR zoning districts, and have
generally been considered in harmony with residential uses.
...with the regulations provided in section 5 as applicable,
Section 5 contains no regulations applicable to this request.
...and with the public health, safety and general welfare.
VDOT has indicated to the applicant that minor grading near the entrance may be needed to
improve sight distance. VDOT will make this evaluation during site plan review. Sufficient
area exists on the site to make any required improvements. No impacts to public health,
safety, or the general welfare of the community are anticipated.
Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. The use will be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
The site lies within the Rural Areas designation of the Comprehensive Plan. Churches in the
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Rural Areas have historically played an important role in supporting their members, as well as
their larger communities. Places of worship are considered to contribute to the moral fabric of
the community. Staff believes this proposal to amend an existing special use permit is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
SUMMARY AND ACTION:
Staff has identified factors which are favorable. Factors favorable to this request include:
1. No significant impacts would be created by the proposed expansion.
2. The request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
No unfavorable factors have been identified.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of SP201600007 Chapman Grove Baptist Church—Special Use
Permit Amendment based upon the analysis provided herein, with the following amended
conditions from SP200000061 (amendments are shown in bold and underlined below):
1. Use of site shall be in general accord with the concept plan "Church Addition in
Two Phases Amending SDP2000-129"last revised on 6/20/2016,as determined by
the Director of Planning and the Zoning Administrator. To be in general accord
with this plan, development and use of the site shall reflect the general size,
arrangement and location of the existing church facility and proposed additions.
Minor modifications to the plan which do not conflict with the elements above
may be made to ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance;
2. Day care and private school uses shall be prohibited unless approved through an
amendment to this permit; and
3. The area of assembly shall be limited to a maximum 127-seat sanctuary; and
4. No building permit shall be approved without approval from the Virginia
Department of Health.
PLANNING COMMISSION MOTION:
A. Should a Planning Commissioner choose to recommend approval of this special use permit:
Move to recommend approval of SP201600007 Chapman Grove Baptist Church — Special
Use Permit Amendment with conditions outlined in this staff report.
B. Should a Planning Commissioner choose to recommend denial of this special use permit:
Move to recommend denial of SP201600007 Chapman Grove Baptist Church—Special Use
Permit Amendment Should a commissioner motion to recommend denial, he or she should state
the reason(s)for recommending denial.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A—Aerial Map
Attachment B—Area Map
Attachment C—Application Narrative
Attachment D—Proposed Concept Plan/Major Site Plan Amendment
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