CASE NUMBER: 15SN0659 APPLICANT: Walthall Self Storage Inc.

CASE NUMBER: 15SN0659 APPLICANT: Walthall Self Storage Inc.

STAFF’S ANALYSIS

AND RECOMMENDATION

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA Magisterial District: BERMUDA

14324 Jefferson Davis Highway

Board of Supervisors (BOS) Public Hearing Date:

August 26, 2015 BOS Time Remaining:

365 DAYS Applicant’s Agent:

CARRIE COYNER (804-748-3600)

Applicant’s Contact: F. PATTERSON (804-748-0461)

Planning Department Case Manager: ROBERT CLAY (804-796-7122)

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

Conditional use to permit an electronic message center (EMC) sign in General Business (C-5) and General Industrial (I-2) Districts A computer-controlled, variable message, electronic sign incorporated into a freestanding sign for an existing self-storage facility is planned. (NOTES: A. Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions.

B. Proffered Condition Is located in Attachment 1.)

RECOMMENDATION

PLANNING COMMISSION

(7/23/15)

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

STAFF

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

• As proffered, the sign conforms to the adopted Electronic Message Center (EMC) Policy

Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service

SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ISSUES

Department Issue

PLANNING -

FIRE -

CDOT -

VDOT -

UTILITIES -

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING -

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Map 2: Comprehensive Plan Classification: NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL The designation suggests the majority of the property fronting Jefferson Davis Highway is appropriate for commercial uses that serve neighborhood-wide trade areas and the remainder of the property is appropriate for moderate to intense manufacturing uses.

Map 3: Surrounding Land Uses & Development

Jefferson Davis Highway

Greenleigh Manufactured Home park

Seaboard Coastline Railroad

Subject

Mistwood Forest Subdivision

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PLANNING Staff Contact: Robert Clay (804-796-7122) [email protected]

ZONING HISTORY Case Number BOS Action Request

91SN0254 Approved (12/1991)

Rezoning to Community Business (C-3) and General Industrial (I-2)

98SN0279 Approved (10/1998)

Rezoning from Community Business (C-3) to General Business (C-5)

PROPOSAL The applicant plans to modify an existing freestanding sign with an electronic message center (EMC) sign. The proposed sign would continue to comply with the size and height requirements of the Ordinance which currently permits a sign 62.25 square feet in area (with changeable copy) and 15 feet in height. The following provides an overview of the proffered conditions offered to mitigate the impact of the sign on area properties, as well as the location of the nearest EMC signs:

General Overview Requirements Details

Copy Lines Maximum of three (3) lines Proffered Condition

Frequency of Message Change 30 Second Minimum Proffered Condition

Sequential Messaging Prohibited Proffered Condition

Flashing or Travelling Messages Prohibited Proffered Condition

Bijou Lighting or Animation Prohibited Proffered Condition

Sign Design Architecturally designed sign that is compatible and complimentary to the building it serves

Proffered Condition

Brightness

• Not exceed 0.3 foot candles above ambient light as measured at a distance of 81 feet

• Require a photocell to adjust sign brightness, based on ambient light conditions

Proffered Condition

Nearest Existing EMC Signs • Mt. Gilead Full Gospel International Ministries (8,500 feet to west, Mt. Gilead Boulevard)

As proposed and conditioned, the applicant’s request does not comply with the Electronic Message Center (EMC) Policy.

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PUBLIC FACILITIES

FIRE SERVICE Staff Contact: Greg Smith (804-706-2012) [email protected]

Nearby Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Facilities

Fire Station The Dutch Gap Fire Station, Company Number 14 EMS Facility The Dutch Gap Fire Station, Company Number 14

This request will have minimal impact on fire and EMS. COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Staff Contact: Jim Banks (804-748-1037) [email protected]

No comment.

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Staff Contact: Brian Lokker (804-674-2384) [email protected]

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 No comments

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WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS Staff Contact: Jamie Bland (804-751-4439) [email protected]

The proposal’s impacts on the County’s utility system are detailed in the chart below:

Water and Wastewater Systems Currently

Serviced? Size of Existing Line Connection Required by County Code?

Water Yes 12” Yes Wastewater Yes 30” Yes

Additional Information:

• Freestanding signs shall be located outside of recorded utility easements. • The proposed request will not impact the public water and wastewater systems.

ENVIRONMENTAL Drainage, Erosion and Water Quality

Staff Contact: Doug Pritchard (804-748-1028) [email protected] Environmental Engineering has not comment on this request.

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CASE HISTORY

Applicant Submittals 5/11/15 Application submitted

Planning Commission Meeting 7/23/15 Citizen Comments

No citizens spoke to this case. Commission Discussion

The Commission noted their support for this case: • Complies with EMC Policy • No opposition to request

Recommendation – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROFFERED CONDITION IN ATTACHMENT 1 Motion: Patton Second: Wallin AYES: Gulley, Waller, Brown, Patton and Wallin

The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will consider this request.

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ATTACHMENT 1

PROFFERED CONDITION

The Applicant in this case, pursuant to Section 15.2-2298 of the Code of Virginia (1950 as amended) and the Zoning Ordinance of Chesterfield County, for themselves and their successors or assigns, proffer that the property known as Chesterfield County Tax Identification Number 800-644-3883(“the Property”) under consideration will be developed according to the following amended proffers if, and only if, the request submitted herewith is granted with only those conditions agreed to by the Applicant. In the event this request is denied or approved with conditions not agreed to by the owner and Applicant, the proffer shall immediately be null and void and of no further force or effect. We hereby offer the following proffered conditions:

1. In addition to Ordinance requirements any computer-controlled, variable

message, electronic sign shall conform to the following standards:

a. Copy shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) lines and shall not move but may fade;

b. The message or display shall be programmed to change no more than once every thirty (30) seconds;

c. Sequential messaging shall be prohibited;

d. Flashing and traveling messages shall be prohibited;

e. Bijou lighting and animation effects shall be prohibited;

f. The electronic message center shall be incorporated into the existing freestanding sign; and

g. Brightness shall be limited so as not to exceed 0.3 foot candles above ambient light as measured using a foot candle meter at a distance of 50 feet. The sign shall have a photocell that automatically adjusts the brightness according to the ambient light conditions. (P)

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