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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Project Name: SP2008 -20 Airport Office
Staff: Summer Frederick
Center
Planning Commission Public Hearing:
Board of Supervisors Public Hearing:
August 26, 2008
October 8, 2008
Owners: Airport Office Center, LLC
Applicant: Airport Office Center, LLC
Acreage: 1.655 acres
Special Use Permit for: Stand alone
parking
TMP: Tax Map 32, Parcel 48
Proffers /Conditions: N/A
Location: The southern end of Business
Park Access, approximately 150 feet south of
its intersection with Airport Road [SR 649].
By -right use: Commercial Office
Magisterial District: Rio
Requested # of Dwelling Units: N/A
DA X RA
Proposal: The applicant proposes to
Comprehensive Plan Designation:
subdivide the existing parcel, locating sixteen
Neighborhood Density in the Hollymead
(16) existing parking spaces on a newly
Community
created parcel, immediately adjacent to parcel
on which primary use is located.
Character of Property: A two -story office
Use of Surrounding Properties: Light
building with associated parking exists on
Industrial and Commercial Office.
property.
Factors Favorable:
Factors Unfavorable:
1. The proposed subdivision does not
None
provide for increased activity beyond
that which was approved with
SDP1989 -29.
2. The proposed subdivision furthers
several Neighborhood Model
Principles.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the special use permit for stand alone parking in accord with
Section 18- 4.12.11.
STAFF PERSON: Summer Frederick, Senior Planner
PLANNING COMMISSION: August 26, 2008
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: October 8, 2008
SP2008 -20 Airport Office Center
Applicant's Proposal:
The applicant proposes to subdivide a 1.655 acre parcel, creating two (2) parcels with CO-
Commercial Office zoning (Attachment A).
Petition:
PROJECT: SP2008 -020 Airport Office Center
PROPOSED: Stand alone parking
ZONING CATEGORY: CO- Commercial Office
SECTION: Section 18- 4.12.11 of the Zoning Ordinance which allows for stand alone parking
where authorized by the applicable zoning district regulations.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE: Neighborhood Density in the Hollymead Community.
ENTRANCE CORRIDOR: Yes
LOCATION: The southern end of Business Park Access, approximately 150 feet south of its
intersection with Airport Road [SR 649].
TAX MAP /PARCEL: 36/48
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Rio
Character of the Area: The area surrounding the parcel is Light Industrial, commercial and
residential.
Planning and Zoning History:
ZMA1983 -22 James Hahn, applicant: Request to rezone from RA -Rural Areas to C -1
Commercial. Request denied.
ZMA1984 -10 James Hahn, applicant. Request to rezone from RA -Rural Areas to CO —
Commercial Office. Request approved.
SDP1989 -29 Airport Office Center: Request for approval of a final site plan to construct two (2)
office buildings and associated parking on approximately 1.54 acres. Request approved.
SUB2008 -92 AOC Subdivision — Final: Request for a two (2) lot subdivision on a 1.655 acre
existing parcel, zoned CO- Commercial Office. Request denied.
Comprehensive Plan and The Neiqhborhood Model:
The Comprehensive Plan shows this area as Neighborhood Density in the Hollymead Community.
The purpose /intent of the Neighborhood Density designation is to provide for a gross residential
density of three (3) to six (6) dwelling units per acre, a range of dwelling unit types, and
neighborhood -scale non - residential uses.
The proposed Places 29 Master Plan designates this area as Urban Edge (NTD -3), characterized
by one- or two -story (with occasional three - story) buildings. Residential buildings may be single -
family detached, duplexes, townhouses, garden or courtyard apartments or residences of similar
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character with mostly landscaped front and side yards. Non - residential buildings may be
separated from the street by landscaped front yards.
In relation to the Comprehensive Plan, the proposed division creates a commercial lot that would
accommodate a structure of size in keeping with neighborhood - scale.
The location of the lot and the configuration of existing parking and structures on the lot are in
keeping with the desired character as discussed in the proposed Places 29 plan. The lot is
located along a section of Airport Road where similar uses are found, and is separated from
streets by a wide, landscaped area.
Neighborhood Model principles relevant to this Special Use Permit include:
Relegated Parking — Existing parking on -site was constructed in accordance with an approved site
plan, SDP1989 -29 (Attachment B). The approved site plan included a second building, currently
not constructed. The owner of the existing parcel has established a shared parking agreement,
ensuring the availability of sufficient parking for the existing office building and any subsequent
buildings that may be located on the proposed lot.
Mixture of Uses — Another commercial lot in this area, furthers the existing mixture of uses. There
are several retail, commercial, and light industrial uses located nearby along Airport Road, as well
as the residential neighborhoods of Deerwood and Abington Place on adjacent parcels.
Redevelopment — Utilizing the proposed site provides additional commercial space within the
established Development Area boundaries, maximizing available acreage already designated for
such development.
Staff Comment:
Section 31.2.4.1 of The Zoning Ordinance requires that special use permits be assessed as
follows:
31.2.4.1: Special Use Permits provided for in this ordinance may be issued upon a finding
by the Board of Supervisors that such use will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent
property,
This special use permit will allow the owner of the existing parcel to create a lot that has existing
parking, but no primary use. The approved 1989 site plan allows for the construction of an
additional office building on the area proposed for subdivision. No additional construction or
expansion is currently proposed.
Significant evergreen screening exists between adjacent residential properties and the parcel. It
is staff's opinion that granting the special use permit will not be of substantial detriment to
adjacent property.
that the character of the district will not be changed thereby
The area has a wide mixture of uses, including several similar uses in close proximity to the
parcel.
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and that such use will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of this ordinance,
The property is currently zoned CO- Commercial Office. The primary purpose of this district is to
permit development of administrative, business and professional offices and supporting accessory
uses and facilities.
with uses permitted by -right in the district,
The special use permit application does not proposed activity other than that which is allowed by-
right in the district.
and with the public health, safety and general welfare.
Staff does not believe the public health, safety and general welfare will be compromised by the
proposed special use permit.
Summary:
Staff has identified the following factors, which are favorable to this request:
1. The proposed subdivision does not will not provide for increased activity beyond that which
was approved with SDP1989 -29.
2. The proposed subdivision furthers several Neighborhood Model Principles.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of the special use permit for stand alone parking in accord with
Section 18- 4.12.11.
Attachments:
A — Application plan
B — Approved site plan SDP1989 -29
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