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CASE NUMBER: 17SN0562 APPLICANT: Matthew S. Sowers

STAFF’S ANALYSIS

AND RECOMMENDATION

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA Magisterial District: CLOVER HILL

9965 Stroud Lane

Planning Commission (CPC) Public Hearing Date:

JANUARY 17, 2017 CPC Time Remaining:

100 DAYS Applicant’s Agent:

VIRIDIS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (804-794-0837)

Applicant’s Contact: MATTHEW S. SOWERS (804-794-0837)

Planning Department Case Manager: RYAN RAMSEY (804-768-7592)

REQUEST

Amendment of zoning (Case 06SN0127) relative to amendment of cash proffers in a Residential (R-12) District. Specifically, the applicant proposes to delete Proffered Condition 2 of Case 06SN0127 relative to a cash proffer payment.

A single-family residential subdivision of 47 lots (Forest Ridge) is currently under construction. In addition, portions of two (2) lots from an adjacent resubdivision (Forest Ridge, Phase II) encroach into the limits of the request property. Notes:

A. The only condition that may be imposed is a buffer condition. The property owner may proffer conditions.

B. Proffered conditions are located in Attachment 1.

RECOMMENDATION

DEFERRAL The Clover Hill District Commissioner has indicated she intends to defer this case to the Commission’s February 21, 2017 public hearing to allow time for the applicant to finalize the proposal. The deadline for the applicants to submit any new or revised information for consideration at the Commission’s February 21, 2017 public hearing is January 11, 2017. If this deadline cannot be met, a longer deferral would be appropriate.

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CASE HISTORY

Applicant Submittals 8/9/16 Application submitted

11/9/16 Proffered conditions were submitted 1/6/17 Revised proffered conditions were submitted

1/12/16 Revised proffered conditions were submitted Community Meetings

11/21/16 Issues Discussed: • Applicant presented concept for development, including a preliminary

discussion on the type, size and design of the homes planned for the development

• Questions relative to planned area sidewalks (outside the request property) and an existing drainage issue within an adjoining neighborhood were discussed

1/9/17 Community meeting was scheduled and cancelled due to inclement weather. Planning Commission Meeting

11/15/16 Action – COMMISSION DEFERRED TO JANUARY 17, 2017 WITH THE APPLICANT’S CONSENT

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ATTACHMENT 1

PROFFERED CONDITIONS

(Staff Note: The applicant’s request would delete Proffered Condition 2 of Case 06SN0127. The following proffered conditions have been offered by the applicant in addition to deleting the previously proffered condition.) The applicant hereby amends Replace Proffered condition #2 of Case 06SN0127 with the following:

1. Cash Proffer: Applicant, subdivider, or assignee(s) shall pay the following to the County of Chesterfield, prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, for infrastructure improvements within the service district for the property:

a.

i. If drainage proffer 9a is to be used, there will be no cash proffer payment.

ii. If drainage proffer 9b is not to be used, $4,375.00 per dwelling unit. At the time of payment, the $4,375.00 will be allocated for roads.

b. Cash proffer payments shall be spent for the purposes proffered or as otherwise permitted by law. (B&M)

2. Architectural/Design Elements: All design elements below are considered minimum standards. Anything above and beyond these minimums will also be deemed acceptable. a. Sidewalks

i. Front Walks: A minimum of a three (3) foot wide concrete front walk shall be provided to each dwelling unit.

b. Landscaping and Yards

i. Front Foundation Planting Beds: Foundation planting is required along the entire front façade of all units. Foundation Planting Beds shall be a minimum of 4’ wide from the unit foundation. Planting beds shall be defined with a trenched edge or suitable landscape edging material. Planting beds shall include medium shrubs spaced a maximum of four (4) feet apart. Unit corners shall be visually softened with vertical accent shrubs (4’-5’) or small evergreen trees (6’-8’) at the time of planting.

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c. Architecture and Materials

i. Exterior Facades: Acceptable siding materials include brick, stone,

masonry, stucco, synthetic stucco (E.I.F.S), horizontal lap siding, board and batten siding, and shake siding. Siding may be permitted to be manufactured from natural wood, cement fiber board, or may be premium quality vinyl siding, or other material such as Fypon and PVC. Plywood and metal siding are not permitted. Additional siding requirements:

1. Premium quality vinyl is defined as vinyl siding with a minimum

wall thickness of .042”.

2. Synthetic Stucco (E.I.F.S.) siding shall be finished in smooth, sand or level texture. Rough textures are not permitted.

ii. Eaves: All eaves on the front elevation of the house will feature 8” minimum flying rafters

iii. Garages: Front load garages shall use upgraded garage doors. Side load garages on corner lots shall use upgraded garage doors.

d. Roof Material: Roofing material shall be dimensional architectural shingles or

better with a minimum 30 year warranty. e. Porches, Stoops and Decks

i. Front Porches: All front entry stoops and front porches shall be constructed with continuous masonry foundation wall or on 12”x12” masonry piers. Extended front porches shall be a minimum of five (5)’ deep. Space between piers under porches shall be enclosed with framed lattice panels. Handrails and railings shall be finished painted wood or metal railing with vertical pickets. Pickets shall be supported on top and bottom rails that span between columns.

ii. Finishes: There will be no unfinished vertical surfaces on front porches.

f. Fencing i. All yard fencing will be wood, vinyl, or aluminum. There shall be no chain

link fence allowed ii. Fences may not extend past the front façade of the house. (P)