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PC 06 01 2021 PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, June 1, 2021 – 7:00 PM Board Meeting Room 39 Bank Street, SE, Chatham, Virginia 24531 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. MOMENT OF SILENCE IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE V. HEARING OF CITIZENS Each person addressing the Board under Hearing of the Citizens shall be a resident or land owner of the County, or the registered agent of such resident or land owner. Each person shall step up, give his/her name and district in an audible tone of voice for the record, and unless further time is granted by the Chairman, shall limit his/her address to three (3) minutes. No person shall be permitted to address the Board more than once during Hearing of the Citizens. All remarks shall be addressed to the Board as a body and not to any individual member thereof. Hearing of the Citizens shall last for a maximum of forty-five (45) minutes. Any individual that is signed up to speak during said section who does not get the opportunity to do so because of the aforementioned time limit, shall be given speaking priority at the next Board meeting. Absent Chairman’s approval, no person shall be able to speak who has not signed up. VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Planning Commission Minutes May 4, 2021 VIII. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT IX. PUBLIC HEARING Regular Meeting - June 1, 2021 Pursuant to Article V, Division 7 of the Pittsylvania County Zoning Ordinance, we the Planning Commission have been empowered to hear and decide specific applications in support of said ordinance and to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors or the Board of Zoning Appeals. In accomplishing this important task, we are charged with promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Pittsylvania County. We must insure that all our decisions and recommendations be directed to these goals and that each be consistent with the environment, the comprehensive plan and in the best interest of Pittsylvania County, its citizens and its posterity. Anyone here to speak to the board regarding zoning cases will be limited to (3) three minutes. Case Public Hearing: Case R-21-016 Stella and Joanna Hunt: Public Hearing: Case R-21-016 Stella and Joanna Hunt; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District. (Harker) Case Public Hearing: Case R-21-017 Garland and Kathryn Bennett: Public Hearing: Case R-21-017 Garland and Kathryn Bennett; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District. (Mease) Case Public Hearing: Case S-21-005 Green Genie, LLC: Public Hearing: Case S-21-005 Green Genie, LLC; Special Use Permit for a Campground and a Recreational Use(ATV Trails). (Henderson) Case Public Hearing: Case S-21-006; Kenneth and Ann Pierce: Public Hearing: Case S-21-006 Kenneth and Ann Pierce; Special Use Permit for a Double-Wide Mobile Home. (Harker) Case Public Hearing: Case CA-21-001: Public Hearing: Case CA-21-001 Patrick Sheldon; Revisions to Pittsylvania County Code (“PCC”), Chapter 35, Division 2, Parking Space Requirements for All Districts; PCC Sec. 35-82.4. Businesses, related to parking requirements for warehouse and storage facilities. X. OLD BUSINESS XI. NEW BUSINESS XII. ADJOURNMENT Planning Commission STAFF SUMMARY Case: District: Zoning Request: Agenda Date: June 01, 2021 Meeting History: May 4, 2021 Regular Meeting Pittsylvania County Planning Commission Regular Meeting May 4, 2021 VIRGINIA: The Regular Meeting of the Pittsylvania County Planning Commission was held on May 4, 2021 in the Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, SE, Chatham, Virginia. Chairman - Westover District H.F. Haymore, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The following members were present: Attendee Name Title Status Arrived H.F. Haymore Chairman - Westover District Present 6:34 PM Nathan Harker Vice Chairman - Staunton River District Present 6:34 PM Colette Henderson Member - Banister District Present 6:34 PM Janet Mease Member - Callands-Gretna District Present 6:33 PM Brian K. Horne Member - Dan River District Present 6:34 PM Morris Stowe Member - Tunstall District Present 6:34 PM Richard Waters Member - Chatham-Blairs District Present 6:34 PM Timothy W. Dudley Board of Supervisors Rep Late 7:06 PM HEARING OF CITIZENS No citizens came forward to speak. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Mr. Stowe, seconded by Mr. Harker, and by a seven (7) to zero (0) vote, the agenda was approved as presented, (one (1) member, Mr. Dudley arrived late and did not vote). 7.1 Packet Pg. 3 RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Morris Stowe, Member - Tunstall District SECONDER: Nathan Harker, Vice Chairman - Staunton River District AYES: Haymore, Harker, Henderson, Mease, Horne, Stowe, Waters AWAY: Dudley APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes from April 6, 2021 A motion was made by Mr. Horne, seconded by Mr. Stowe, and by an eight (8) to zero (0) vote, the minutes was approved as presented. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brian K. Horne, Member - Dan River District SECONDER: Morris Stowe, Member - Tunstall District AYES: Haymore, Harker, Henderson, Mease, Horne, Stowe, Waters, Dudley CHAIRMAN'S REPORT There was no Chairman's report. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Public Hearing: Case R-21-013 George & Kathy Jones; Rezoning from B-1, Business District, Limited, to R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District. (Mease) Mr. Haymore opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, reported that George and Kathy Jones petitioned to rezone 0.083 acres located on State Road 649/Anderson Mill Road, in the Callands-Gretna District from B-1, Business District, limited to R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, so that property lines may be adjusted. George and Kathy Jones were present to represent the petition. There was no opposition to the petition. Mr. Haymore closed the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. A motion was made by Mrs. Mease, seconded by Mr. Harker, to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request. Motion passed by an eight (8) to zero (0) vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Janet Mease, Member - Callands-Gretna District SECONDER: Nathan Harker, Vice Chairman - Staunton River District AYES: Haymore, Harker, Henderson, Mease, Horne, Stowe, Waters, Dudley 2. Public Hearing: Case R-21-014 Robert Vaughan; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (Harker) Mr. Haymore opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, reported that Robert Vaughan petitioned to rezone 34.40 acres located on State Road 631/Dews Road, in the Staunton River District from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District to allow for Agricultural uses (Livestock). Robert Vaughan was present to represent the petition. There was no opposition to the petition. Mr. Haymore closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Harker, 7.1 Packet Pg. 4 seconded by Mr. Dudley, to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request. Motion passed by an eight (8) to zero (0) vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nathan Harker, Vice Chairman - Staunton River District SECONDER: Timothy W. Dudley, Board of Supervisors Rep AYES: Haymore, Harker, Henderson, Mease, Horne, Stowe, Waters, Dudley 3. Public Hearing: Case R-21-015 Ronnie Warren; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District. (Haymore) Mr. Haymore opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, reported that Ronnie Warren petitioned to rezone 6.45 acres located on State Road 622/Cascade Road, in the Tunstall District from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District to allow for a second dwelling on the property. Ronnie Warren was present to represent the petition. There was no opposition to the petition. Mr. Haymore closed the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Stowe, seconded by Mrs. Mease, to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request. Motion passed by an eight (8) to zero (0) vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Morris Stowe, Member - Tunstall District SECONDER: Janet Mease, Member - Callands-Gretna District AYES: Haymore, Harker, Henderson, Mease, Horne, Stowe, Waters, Dudley 4. Case S-21-003 The Dock at SML, LLC; Special Use Permit for a Marina (Mease) Mr. Haymore opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, reported that The Dock at SML, LLC has requested that their application be withdrawn without penalty. Mr. Haymore closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. A motion was made by Mrs. Mease, seconded by Mrs. Henderson, to allow the application to be withdrawn without penalty. Motion passed by an eight (8) to zero (0) vote. RESULT: WITHDRAWN [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Janet Mease, Member - Callands-Gretna District SECONDER: Colette Henderson, Member - Banister District AYES: Haymore, Harker, Henderson, Mease, Horne, Stowe, Waters, Dudley 5. Case S-21-004 The Mill House at Motleys Mill, LLC; Special Use Permit for a Recreational Use, Event Venue (Waters) Mr. Haymore opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, reported that The Mill House at Motleys Mill, LLC petitioned for a Special Use Permit on 14.70 acres located on State Road 649/Motleys Mill Road, in the Chatham-Blairs District to operate an Event Venue on the subject property. Chuck Eskey was present to represent the petition. There was no opposition to the petition. Mr. Haymore closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Waters, seconded by Mr. Harker, to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant the Special Use Permit request. Motion passed by an eight (8) to zero (0) vote. 7.1 Packet Pg. 5 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Richard Waters, Member - Chatham-Blairs District SECONDER: Nathan Harker, Vice Chairman - Staunton River District AYES: Haymore, Harker, Henderson, Mease, Horne, Stowe, Waters, Dudley OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. NEW BUSINESS There will be two special use permits and three rezoning cases for June. ADJOURNMENT 7.1 Packet Pg. 6 Planning Commission STAFF SUMMARY Case: Public Hearing: Case R- 21-016 Stella and Joanna Hunt District: Staunton River Election District Zoning Request: R-1 to A-1 Agenda Date: June 01, 2021 Meeting History: SUBJECT Requested by Stella and Joanna Hunt, to rezone property located on State Road 668/Level Run Road, in the Staunton River Election District and shown on the Tax Maps as GPIN # 2564-66- 6876. The applicant is requesting to rezone 1.92 acres, from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to A-1, Agricultural District, to allow the property to be subdivided. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Stella Hunt and Joanna Hunt are requesting to rezone 1.92 acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District, to allow the property to be subdivided in preparation for the construction of a single-family dwelling. R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District requires 75 feet of road frontage for new lots, extending from the road to the body of the new lot. Due to the placement of the existing house on the property, this requirement cannot be met and side setbacks for the existing dwelling maintained. While A-1, Agricultural District, requires 50 feet of road frontage for new lots, Virginia State Code § 15.2-2244.1 allows for a family exemption from local subdivision ordinances as long as the property is occupied by an immediate family member for at least 15 years. If this property is rezoned to A-1, Agricultural District, the applicant could use this exemption to be allowed to subdivide the current property. Once the property is rezoned to A-1, all uses listed under Section 35-178 are a permitted use. FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION The Comprehensive Plan designates the future land use as Agricultural and Rural Residential. ZONING AND CURRENT USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTIES Adjacent to A-1, Agricultural District, R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, zoned properties. 9.1 Packet Pg. 7 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN N/A RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends APPROVAL of Case R-21-016, submitted by Stella and Joanna Hunt, to rezone property located State Road 668/Level Run Road, in the Staunton River Election District and shown on the Tax Maps as GPIN # 2564-66-6876, to allow for sub-division. The subject property is adjacent to properties currently zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and the rezoning would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. PLANNING COMMISSION OPTIONS: 1. Recommend approval of Case R-21-016 as submitted. 2. Recommend denial of Case R-21-016 as submitted. 9.1 Packet Pg. 8 9.1.a Packet Pg. 9 Attachment: Case R-21-016 Hunt Application (2545 : Public Hearing: Case R-21-016 Stella and Joanna Hunt) 9.1.a Packet Pg. 10 Attachment: Case R-21-016 Hunt Application (2545 : Public Hearing: Case R-21-016 Stella and Joanna Hunt) 9.1.a Packet Pg. 11 Attachment: Case R-21-016 Hunt Application (2545 : Public Hearing: Case R-21-016 Stella and Joanna Hunt) 9.1.a Packet Pg. 12 Attachment: Case R-21-016 Hunt Application (2545 : Public Hearing: Case R-21-016 Stella and Joanna Hunt) 9.1.a Packet Pg. 13 Attachment: Case R-21-016 Hunt Application (2545 : Public Hearing: Case R-21-016 Stella and Joanna Hunt) 9.1.a Packet Pg. 14 Attachment: Case R-21-016 Hunt Application (2545 : Public Hearing: Case R-21-016 Stella and Joanna Hunt) 9.1.a Packet Pg. 15 Attachment: Case R-21-016 Hunt Application (2545 : Public Hearing: Case R-21-016 Stella and Joanna Hunt) 9.1.a Packet Pg. 16 Attachment: Case R-21-016 Hunt Application (2545 : Public Hearing: Case R-21-016 Stella and Joanna Hunt) 9.1.b Packet Pg. 17 Attachment: Case R-21-016 Hunt Map (2545 : Public Hearing: Case R-21-016 Stella and Joanna Hunt) Planning Commission STAFF SUMMARY Case: Public Hearing: Case R- 21-017 Garland and Kathryn Bennett District: Callands-Gretna Election District Zoning Request: R-1 to A-1 Agenda Date: June 01, 2021 Meeting History: SUBJECT Requested by Garland and Kathryn Bennett, to rezone property located on State Road 935/Farmers Mountain Road, in the Callands-Gretna Election District and shown on the Tax Maps as GPIN # 2521-20-2578. The applicant is requesting to rezone 28.01 acres, from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District to allow for Agricultural Uses. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Garland and Kathryn Bennett are requesting to rezone 28.01 acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District. The applicant is requesting to use the property for agricultural purposes. Under the current zoning classification, this type of use would only be allowed as an incidental use. Section 35-51 of the Pittsylvania County Zoning Ordinance states that “incidental agricultural is permitted in any district that allows residential uses provided that such agricultural use shall not occupy over five (5) acres.” In order for the property to be used for agricultural uses under the current R-1 zoning classification, the agriculture use would have to remain under five (5) acres. The subject property is currently occupied by an accessory building and is adjacent to properties zoned A-1, Agricultural District, to the west. Once the property is rezoned to A-1, all uses listed under Section 35-178 are a permitted use. FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION The Comprehensive Plan designates the future land use as Medium to High Density Residential. ZONING AND CURRENT USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTIES 9.2 Packet Pg. 18 Adjacent to A-1, Agricultural District, and R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District zoned properties. SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN N/A RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends APPROVAL of Case R-21-017, submitted by Garland Bennett, to rezone property located on Farmers Mt Road, in the Callands-Gretna Election District and shown on the Tax Maps as GPIN # 2521-20-2578, to allow for agricultural uses. The subject property is adjacent to properties currently zoned A-1, Agricultural District and the rezoning would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. PLANNING COMMISSION OPTIONS: 1. Recommend approval of Case R-21-017 as submitted. 2. Recommend denial of Case R-21-017 as submitted. 9.2 Packet Pg. 19 9.2.a Packet Pg. 20 Attachment: Case R-21-017 Bennett Application (2546 : Public Hearing: Case R-21-017 Garland and Kathryn Bennett) 9.2.a Packet Pg. 21 Attachment: Case R-21-017 Bennett Application (2546 : Public Hearing: Case R-21-017 Garland and Kathryn Bennett) 9.2.a Packet Pg. 22 Attachment: Case R-21-017 Bennett Application (2546 : Public Hearing: Case R-21-017 Garland and Kathryn Bennett) 9.2.a Packet Pg. 23 Attachment: Case R-21-017 Bennett Application (2546 : Public Hearing: Case R-21-017 Garland and Kathryn Bennett) 9.2.a Packet Pg. 24 Attachment: Case R-21-017 Bennett Application (2546 : Public Hearing: Case R-21-017 Garland and Kathryn Bennett) 9.2.a Packet Pg. 25 Attachment: Case R-21-017 Bennett Application (2546 : Public Hearing: Case R-21-017 Garland and Kathryn Bennett) 9.2.a Packet Pg. 26 Attachment: Case R-21-017 Bennett Application (2546 : Public Hearing: Case R-21-017 Garland and Kathryn Bennett) 9.2.b Packet Pg. 27 Attachment: Case R-21-017 Bennett Map (2546 : Public Hearing: Case R-21-017 Garland and Kathryn Bennett) Planning Commission STAFF SUMMARY Case: Public Hearing: Case S- 21-005 Green Genie, LLC District: Banister Election District Zoning Request: SUP Agenda Date: June 01, 2021 Meeting History: SUBJECT Requested by Green Genie, Inc., for a Special Use Permit for a Campground and Recreational Use (ATV Trails). The property 334.87 acres, located on State Road 686/Elkhorn Road, in the Banister Election District and shown on the Tap Map as GPIN # 2486-34-5505. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Green Genie, LLC is requesting a Special Use Permit to expand the current campground and operate ATV Trails on the subject property. The subject property is zoned A-1, Agricultural District. According to Pittsylvania County Code § 35-179, Recreational Uses and Campgrounds require a Special Use Permit. The existing campground was in operation when the Zoning Ordinance was adopted in 1991, making the use legal non-conforming. According to Pittsylvania County Code § 35-164, non- conforming uses cannot be expanded or enlarged unless they can be brought into compliance. A request to add eighteen (18) additional campsites was submitted to Community Development Staff and is shown on a site plan titled Elkhorn Campground. Additionally, the owners are requesting to operate ATV trails on the property in addition to the campground. The proposed trails are also shown on the site plan titled Elkhorn Campground. If a Special Use Permit is granted, all additional campsites will be required to be approved by the Virginia Department of Health to ensure compliance with the State of Virginia Campground Regulations and any required construction activity will comply with the Building Code. FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION The Comprehensive Plan designates the future land use as Agricultural and Rural Residential. ZONING OF SURROUNDING PROPERTIES Mostly surrounded by A-1, Agricultural District, R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, and B-2, Business District, General zoned properties. SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 9.3 Packet Pg. 28 A site plan is enclosed in the board packet. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends APPROVAL of the SUP request for a Campground with the following conditions: 1. Any future construction activities must comply with flood plain regulations. 2. Must remain in compliance with all applicable Virginia Department of Health regulations. Staff recommends APPROVAL of the SUP request for ATV Trails with the following conditions: 1. Days of operation shall be limited to Thursday-Sunday. 2. Hours of operation shall be limited to 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. 3. No alcohol permitted on premises. 4. Must maintain a 100-foot vegetative buffer along all exterior property lines. This does not apply to interior property lines within the total project area. 5. Must maintain a natural buffer along all waterways. 6. Must remain in compliance with all applicable Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater regulations 7. Must remain in compliance with all applicable Health Department regulations 8. Night rides are permitted once per calendar year until 2:00 a.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MOTIONS: 1. Recommend approval of Case S-21-005 as submitted. 2. Recommend approval of Case S-21-005 subject to conditions by staff. 3. Recommend approval of Case S-21-005 subject to conditions by the Planning Commission. 4. Recommend denial of Case S-21-005 as submitted. 9.3 Packet Pg. 29 9.3.a Packet Pg. 30 Attachment: Case S-21-005 Green Genie Application (2547 : Public Hearing: Case S-21-005 Green Genie, LLC) 9.3.a Packet Pg. 31 Attachment: Case S-21-005 Green Genie Application (2547 : Public Hearing: Case S-21-005 Green Genie, LLC) 9.3.a Packet Pg. 32 Attachment: Case S-21-005 Green Genie Application (2547 : Public Hearing: Case S-21-005 Green Genie, LLC) 9.3.a Packet Pg. 33 Attachment: Case S-21-005 Green Genie Application (2547 : Public Hearing: Case S-21-005 Green Genie, LLC) 9.3.a Packet Pg. 34 Attachment: Case S-21-005 Green Genie Application (2547 : Public Hearing: Case S-21-005 Green Genie, LLC) 9.3.a Packet Pg. 35 Attachment: Case S-21-005 Green Genie Application (2547 : Public Hearing: Case S-21-005 Green Genie, LLC) 9.3.a Packet Pg. 36 Attachment: Case S-21-005 Green Genie Application (2547 : Public Hearing: Case S-21-005 Green Genie, LLC) 9.3.a Packet Pg. 37 Attachment: Case S-21-005 Green Genie Application (2547 : Public Hearing: Case S-21-005 Green Genie, LLC) 9.3.a Packet Pg. 38 Attachment: Case S-21-005 Green Genie Application (2547 : Public Hearing: Case S-21-005 Green Genie, LLC) 9.3.b Packet Pg. 39 Attachment: Case S-21-005 Green Genie Map (2547 : Public Hearing: Case S-21-005 Green Genie, LLC) Planning Commission STAFF SUMMARY Case: Public Hearing: Case S- 21-006; Kenneth and Ann Pierce District: Staunton River Election District Zoning Request: SUP Agenda Date: June 01, 2021 Meeting History: SUBJECT Requested by Kenneth and Ann Pierce, for a Special Use Permit for a Double-Wide Mobile Home. The property is 1.29 acres, located on State Road 633/Easome Road in the Staunton River Election District and shown on the Tap Map as GPIN # 2565-68-3036. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Kenneth and Ann Pierce are requesting a Special Use Permit to allow for the placement of a double-wide mobile home on their property to be used as their personal residence. PCC § 35- 223 requires a Special Use Permit for mobile homes under the R-1 zoning classification. The property is currently vacant. There are other single-wide mobile homes and double-wide mobile homes in the general area. If a Special Use Permit is granted, all applicable setback requirements and Building Code regulations would have to be met before the mobile home could be placed on the property. FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION The Comprehensive Plan designates the future land use as Agricultural and Rural Residential. ZONING OF SURROUNDING PROPERTIES Mostly surrounded by A-1, Agricultural District, and R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN N/A RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends APPROVAL of Case S-21-006 as submitted. PLANNING COMMISSION MOTIONS: 1. Recommend approval of Case S-21-006 as submitted. 2. Recommend approval of Case S-21-006 subject to conditions by the Planning Commission. 9.4 Packet Pg. 40 3. Recommend denial of Case S-21-006 as submitted. 9.4 Packet Pg. 41 9.4.a Packet Pg. 42 Attachment: Case S-21-006 Pierce Application (2548 : Public Hearing: Case S-21-006 Kenneth and Ann Pierce) 9.4.a Packet Pg. 43 Attachment: Case S-21-006 Pierce Application (2548 : Public Hearing: Case S-21-006 Kenneth and Ann Pierce) 9.4.a Packet Pg. 44 Attachment: Case S-21-006 Pierce Application (2548 : Public Hearing: Case S-21-006 Kenneth and Ann Pierce) 9.4.a Packet Pg. 45 Attachment: Case S-21-006 Pierce Application (2548 : Public Hearing: Case S-21-006 Kenneth and Ann Pierce) 9.4.a Packet Pg. 46 Attachment: Case S-21-006 Pierce Application (2548 : Public Hearing: Case S-21-006 Kenneth and Ann Pierce) 9.4.a Packet Pg. 47 Attachment: Case S-21-006 Pierce Application (2548 : Public Hearing: Case S-21-006 Kenneth and Ann Pierce) 9.4.b Packet Pg. 48 Attachment: Case S-21-006 Pierce Map (2548 : Public Hearing: Case S-21-006 Kenneth and Ann Pierce) Planning Commission STAFF SUMMARY Case: Public Hearing: Case CA-21-001 District: Zoning Request: Agenda Date: June 01, 2021 Meeting History: SUBJECT Requested by Patrick Sheldon, proposed revisions to Pittsylvania County Code (“PCC”), Chapter 35, Division 2, Parking Space Requirements for All Districts; PCC Sec. 35-82.4. Businesses, related to parking requirements for warehouse and storage facilities. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Patrick Sheldon is requesting to amend Pittsylvania County Code (“PCC”), Chapter 35, Division 2, Parking Space Requirements for All Districts; PCC Sec. 35-82.4. Businesses. This amendment would specify parking requirements for warehouse and storage facilities. The proposed revisions are included. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends APPROVAL of Case CA-21-001, submitted by Patrick Sheldon, to amend Pittsylvania County Code (“PCC”), Chapter 35, Division 2, Parking Space Requirements for All Districts; PCC Sec. 35-82.4. Businesses, related to parking requirements for warehouse and storage facilities, as presented. PLANNING COMMISSION OPTIONS: 1. Recommend approval of Case CA-21-001 as submitted. 2. Recommend denial of Case CA-21-001 as submitted. ATTACHMENTS: A. Application B. Letter of Intent C. Executive Summary D. Petition E. Proposed Amendment 9.5 Packet Pg. 49 9.5.a Packet Pg. 50 Attachment: Case CA-21-001 Sheldon Application (2549 : Public Hearing: Case CA-21-001 Patrick Sheldon) SEC. 35-80. OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS Off-street automobile storage or parking space shall be provided on every lot on which any permitted use or special use permit is established in accordance with this Ordinance. 1. The term "off-street parking space" shall mean a space at least ten (10) feet wide and twenty (20) feet in length with a minimum net area of two hundred (200) square feet, excluding area for egress and ingress and maneuvering vehicles. 2. Parking spaces for all dwellings shall be located on the same lot with main buildings to be served. 3. If an off-street parking space cannot be reasonably provided on the same lot on which the main use is conducted, such space may be provided on other off-street property, provided such space lies within six hundred (600) feet of the property line of such main use and is so designated on the zoning permit. 4. The required number of parking spaces for any number of separate uses may be combined in one lot, but the required space assigned to one (1) use may not be assigned to another use at the same time. 5. Area reserved for off-street parking in accordance with the requirements of this Ordinance shall not be reduced in the area, encroached upon, or changed to any other use unless the use which it serves is discontinued or modified. 6. Off-street parking existing at the effective date of the Ordinance in connection with the operation of an existing building or use shall not be reduced to an amount less than hereinafter required for a similar new building or use. Existing off-street parking which is provided in amount less than the requirement stated hereinafter shall not be further reduced. SEC. 35-81. SITE REQUIREMENTS FOR OFF-STREET PARKING All off-street parking shall be laid out, constructed, and maintained in accordance with the following requirements: 1. All such parking areas, except those serving one (1) and two (2) family dwellings, shall be surface treated or paved to eliminate dust. 2. Lighting facilities shall be so arranged that light is reflected away from adjacent properties and streets. 3. The parking lot shall be adequately drained. 4. Access to off-street parking facilities from public streets shall meet requirements of Section 33.1- 198 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and the Minimum Standards of Entrances to State Highways and be approved by the Resident Engineer of the Virginia Department of Transportation. SEC. 35-82. PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DISTRICTS 9.5.b Packet Pg. 51 Attachment: Case CA-21-001 Proposed Amendment (2549 : Public Hearing: Case CA-21-001 Patrick Sheldon) Use Classification Parking Requirements 1. Dwellings: a. One (1) and two (2) families See district regulations b. Multi-family Two spaces per dwelling unit except for efficiency apartments for which one (1) space per unit should be provided c. Hotels, motels One (1) space for each bedroom plus one (1) space additional for each two (2) employees. d. Mobile/manufactured home parks Two (2) spaces per mobile home unit. e. Travel trailer parks One (1) space for each travel trailer to motor home or camper. f. Boarding, rooming houses, dormitories One (1) space for each bedroom. 2. Public Assembly: a. Churches One (1) space for each four (4) seats in the main auditorium or sanctuary. b. Clubs, lodges, like uses One (1) space for each five (5) members. c. Theatres, auditoriums, stadiums, One (1) space for each four (4) seats in the like places of assembly main assembly area. d. Libraries, museums One (1) space for each two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area. e. Schools, kindergartens, playschools, One (1) space for each four (4) seats in Day Care Center assembly hall, or one (1) space for each employee, including administration, plus five (5) spaces per classroom for high schools and college. f. Skating rinks, dance halls, pool rooms, One (1) space for each two hundred (200) feet And other places of amusements or of floor area. Assembly without fixed seating Arrangement g. Bowling alleys, golf course Four (4) spaces for each alley, golf hole. 3. Health Facilities 9.5.b Packet Pg. 52 Attachment: Case CA-21-001 Proposed Amendment (2549 : Public Hearing: Case CA-21-001 Patrick Sheldon) a. Hospitals, homes for adults, and like One (1) space for each four (4) beds, plus uses one (1) space for each four (4) staff persons during maximum shift. b. Kennels, animal hospitals A net parking area equal to thirty (30) percent of the total enclosed or covered area. c. Medical, dental, health offices, clinics One (1) space for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area used. d. Mortuaries, funeral homes Five (5) spaces per parlor or chapel unit, or one (1) space per four (4) seats, whichever is greater. 4. Businesses: a. Auto repair business One (1) space for each regular employee plus One (1) space for each two hundred fifty (250) square feet of floor area. b. Food Stores One (1) space for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area designated for retail sales only. c. Restaurants, cafes, similar dining One (1) space for each four (4) seats provided facilities for patron use plus one (1) space for each seventy-five (75) square feet for patron use but not containing seats. d. Office buildings, banks, businesses, One (1) space for three hundred (300) square commercial and professional offices feet of ground floor area, plus one (1) space and buildings, other similar uses for each five hundred (500) square feet of upper floor space. e. General business, commercial or One (1) space for each two hundred (200) personal service establishments square feet of floor area designated only for catering to the retail trade, except retail sales. food stores f. Governmental offices One (1) space for each three hundred (300) Square feet of ground floor area plus one space for each five hundred (500) square feet of upper floor area and one (1) space for each government vehicle. g. Shopping centers One (1) space for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area designed only for retail sales. Revision approved 11/20/07 9.5.b Packet Pg. 53 Attachment: Case CA-21-001 Proposed Amendment (2549 : Public Hearing: Case CA-21-001 Patrick Sheldon) h. Public Utilities A parking area equal to twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor area. i. Warehouse and storage facilities Three (3) spaces per 1,000 square feet of floor area of office space plus one (1) space per employee. 5. Industries: a. Commercial, manufacturing, and One (1) space for each three (3) employees Industrial establishments not catering on the maximum working shift, plus one (1) to retail trade operating from the premise space for each company vehicle. b. Wholesale establishments One (1) space for every fifty (50) square feet of customer service area, plus two (2) spaces for each three (3) employees on the maximum working shift, plus one (1) space for each company vehicle operating from the premises. 6. Other uses: For uses which are not covered above or elsewhere in this Ordinance, minimum parking requirements shall be determined by the Planning Commission. SECS. 35-83---35-84. RESERVED SEC. 35-85. OFF-STREET LOADING AND UNLOADING SPACE Off-street loading and unloading spaces shall be provided as hereinafter required by this Ordinance. 1. Size of Off-street Loading Spaces. Each off-street loading space shall have minimum dimensions of fourteen (14) feet in clearance, twelve (12) feet in width, and fifty (50) feet in length. However, upon sufficient demonstration that a particular loading space will be used exclusively by shorter tracks, the Zoning Administrator may reduce the minimum length accordingly as little as twenty- five (25) feet. 2. Connection to Street or Alley. Each required off-street loading space shall have access to a street or alley or have a driveway which offers satisfactory ingress and egress for tracks and which shall meet the requirements of Section 33.1-198 of the Code of Virginia, and the Minimum Standards of Entrances to State Highways and be approved by the Resident Engineer of the Virginia Department of Transportation. 3. Floor Area Over Ten Thousand (10,000) Square Feet. There shall be provided for each hospital, hotel, commercial, or industrial building, or similar use requiring the receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise and having a floor area of more than ten thousand (10,000) square feet, at least one (1) off-street loading space for each ten thousand (10,000) square feet of floor space or action thereof. Such space shall be so located as to not hinder the free movement of pedestrians and vehicles over a sidewalk, street, or alley. 9.5.b Packet Pg. 54 Attachment: Case CA-21-001 Proposed Amendment (2549 : Public Hearing: Case CA-21-001 Patrick Sheldon) 4. Floor Area Less Than Ten Thousand (10,000) Square Feet. There shall be provided for each hospital, hotel, commercial, or industrial building requiring receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise and having a floor area of less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet sufficient off- street loading space (not necessarily a full space if shared by an adjacent establishment so located as not to hinder the free movement of pedestrians and vehicles over a sidewalk, street, or alley. 5. Bus and Truck Terminals. There shall be provided sufficient space to accommodate the maximum number of buses and trucks to be stored or to be loaded at the terminal at any one time. 6. Location of Off-Street Loading Spaces. All required off-street loading spaces shall be located on the same lot as the building which they are intended to serve, or on an adjacent lot when shared with the use occupying an adjacent lot. 7. Permanent Reservation. Area reserved for off-street loading in accordance with the requirements of this Ordinance shall not be reduced in area or changed to any other use unless the use which is served is discontinued or modified, except where equivalent loading space is provided and is approved by the Zoning Administrator. SEC. 35-86. PARKING AND STORAGE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES Major recreational equipment as defined for purposes of these regulations includes travel trailers, pickup campers, motorized dwellings, tent trailers, beats and boat trailers, house boats and the like, and cases or boxes used for transposing such recreational equipment, whether occupied by such equipment or not. No major recreational equipment shall be used for living, sleeping or other occupancy when parked or stored on a residential lot or in any other location not approved for such use. No buses or renovated buses shall be used for living, sleeping or other occupancy when parked or stored on a residential lot or in any other location not approved for such use. SEC. 35-87--35-88. RESERVED 9.5.b Packet Pg. 55 Attachment: Case CA-21-001 Proposed Amendment (2549 : Public Hearing: Case CA-21-001 Patrick Sheldon)