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SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR JANUARY 17, 2017 PREPARED BY THE CITY OF SUFFOLK DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DAVID HAINLEY, DIRECTOR THE REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL BUILDING IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND OR NEED SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CALL THE CITY OF SUFFOLK DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT (757) 514-4060 PRIOR TO 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2017. HOWARD C. BENTON CHAIRMAN  AGENDA SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 17, 2017 2:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order A. Invocation B. Roll Call 2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting 3. Public Hearing: A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, C15-16, Sentara BelleHarbour Expansion Plan, submitted by Richard V. Speckman of Gresham, Smith and Partners, agent(s), on the behalf of Scott Campbell of Sentara Healthcare, applicant(s), on the behalf of Canaan Properties c/o Phillip McNeil of Temple Bethel, property owner(s), in accordance with Section(s) 31-306 and 31-406 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a helipad, for property located at 3920 Bridge Road, Zoning Map 13, Parcel (s) 17. The affected area is further identified as being located in the Nansemond Voting Borough, zoned O-I, Office-Institutional zoning district. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part of the Northern Growth Area, Core Support Use District. 4. Old Business 5. New Business A. Proposed Capital Improvements Plan FY 2018-2027 6. Commissioner’s Comments 7. Adjournment Page 1  MINUTES SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION December 20, 2016 2:00 P.M. The meeting of the Suffolk Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 442 W. Washington Street, Suffolk, Virginia, with the following persons present: MEMBERS: STAFF: Howard Benton, Chairman Helivi Holland, City Attorney Arthur Singleton, Vice-Chairman Bob Goumas, Assistant Director of Planning Johnnie Edwards Kevin Wyne, Principal Planner John Rector Amanda Beck, Planner II Mills Staylor Catina Myrick, Executive Secretary James Rountree Anita Hicks The meeting was called to order by Chairman Benton and Commissioner Staylor opened with a prayer. The roll was called by Mr. Goumas and the Chairman was informed that a quorum was present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written. PUBLIC HEARING: REZONING REQUEST, RZ11-16, (Conditional), Golden Peanut Company, LLC: submitted by Tom Dickey, agent(s), on the behalf of Golden Peanut Company, LLC, property owner(s), to rezone and amend the official zoning map of the City of 1 Suffolk to change the zoning from M-2, Heavy Industrial zoning district, to MUC-40, Mixed Use Core-40 zoning district, for property located at 273 South Saratoga Street, Zoning Map 34G23(A), Parcel(s) 114*115*116. The affected area is further identified as being located in the Whaleyville Voting Borough, zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial zoning district. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part of the Central Growth Area, Core Support Use District. The first item of business was introduced by the Chairman followed by a staff report presented by Kevin Wyne, Principal Planner. Mr. Wyne stated that this application is to request a change in zoning from M-2, Heavy Industrial, to MUC-40, Mixed Use Core 40 in support of a proposed 233 apartment dwellings. The applicant has stated that they intend to only construct 233 units; however, would like the flexibility to construct up to 300 units. The zoning district proposed on the subject parcel appears to be appropriate for a location within the Core Support Use District, which envisions higher density residential, commercial, and mixed use development in the core areas of the City. The current zoning would only permit heavy industrial use. The requested change in zoning is consistent with the policies of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The proposal, which consists of the redevelopment of a former industrial site, will create a housing product of need in the City and specifically in an area that encourages high density development due to the proximity of the City’s downtown area. The redevelopment of the site will utilize the Historic Tax Credit Program. The proposed development conforms to the objectives of the district as it will adaptively re-use a 2 historic property in close proximity to the downtown area to create a mixed use development with a primary multi-family component. The proposed density and location are consistent with the development principles established within the MUC-40 district. The development will feed into Hillpoint Elementary, Forest Glen Middle and Lakeland High Schools. Based on UDO Section 31-601, there is adequate space in all of these schools. The site has access to available water and sewer lines that serve the area. The Department of Public Utilities reviewed the Public Facilities Report and determined the site will have adequate levels of service for water and sanitary sewer, thus they have no objections. The Public Facilities Report provided by the applicant indicated that this project will address applicable stormwater management requirements through a combination of Low Impact Development practices, which may include underground detention, pervious pavers and bio‐retention in the vicinity of the proposed parking area located in the northeast of site and additional bio‐retention in the southern portion of the site. The applicant also proposed to decrease the overall impervious surface on the site. The applicant submitted a Traffic Impact Assessment in support of their application. The TIA based its modelling on the creation of 300 apartment units served by four (4) full access site entrances. Two (2) entrances will be on South Saratoga Street with the remaining two (2) entrances on Wellons Street. The study states that no improvements are required or recommended 3 at any of the existing study intersections or site driveways to accommodate the traffic generated by the project. This has been verified and approved by Traffic Engineering, as the TIA has been accepted and approved. In support of the request, the developer provided the City with a Fiscal Impact Statement which serves to project potential costs and revenues the City can expect to be generated by the development proposal. The study stated that the development will generate a net of $1.8 million over a 10 year period. In summary, staff found that the proposal is consistent with the provisions of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan and the UDO, and that the existing public facilities are adequate to meet the additional demands generated by the proposed change in zoning. Staff recommended approval of this application. The public hearing was opened and speaking in favor of this application was Tom Dickey, The Monument Companies. There being no speakers in opposition, the public hearing was closed. After discussion by the Commission, Commissioner Singleton made a motion to approve this application, seconded by Commissioner Edwards and passed by a recorded vote of 7 to 0. REZONING REQUEST, RZ14-16, Subdivision of Childress Property, submitted by C. Raeford Eure, L.S., Hoggard-Eure Associates, P.C., agent(s), on the behalf of John Napolitano, Napolitano Homes, applicant(s), on the behalf of WOV Properties, LLC, property owner(s), to rezone and amend the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk to change the zoning from PD, Planned Development zoning district, to RU, 4 Residential Urban zoning district, for property located at 115 Childress Street, Zoning Map 12, Parcel(s) 59. The affected area is further identified as being located in the Sleepy Hole Voting Borough, zoned PD, Planned Development zoning district. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part of the Northern Growth Area, Inner Ring Suburban Use District. The next item of business was introduced by the Chairman followed by a staff report presented by Kevin Wyne, Principal Planner. Mr. Wyne stated that the applicant requested to rezone 4.28 acres from PD, Planned Development Overlay District to RU- Residential Urban Zoning District. The zoning district proposed on the subject parcel appears to be appropriate for a location within the Inner Ring Suburban Use District, which envisions a variety of residential use types, including traditional suburban neighborhoods. While not proffered, the design of the proposed eight (8) lot single family development is consistent with other suburban neighborhoods found in close proximity to site. The primary force behind the redesign of development on the property stemmed from the increased amount of non-tidal wetlands discovered on the property. As such, the developer is proposing a concept that minimizes impacts to these critical environmental features while utilizing upland areas efficiently to create a development that will be consistent with the place types permitted within the Inner Ring Suburban Use District. As redesigned, the proposed change in zoning will reduce the total number of residential units from the previously approved 36 units to 8 units. The development will feed into Creekside Elementary School, John Yeates Middle 5 School and Nansemond River High School. In that the proposal will reduce the total number of units generated from 36 to 8, the impact upon the school system will be significantly reduced and accordingly there is no requirement to advance capacity to these schools to support the development proposal. The site has access to available water and sewer lines that serve the area. The Department of Public Utilities has reviewed the Public Facilities Report and determined the site will have adequate levels of service for water and sanitary sewer. The conceptual plan provided with the request shows the expansion of a best management practices (BMP) stormwater retention pond at the northeast portion of the property, enlarging the existing structure in place serving the Bennett’s Creek Square development to the property’s north. The eight (8) proposed residential dwellings are anticipated to generate 80 vehicular trips per day, a reduction of 280 over the 360 vehicular trips generated daily by the previous approval. As conceptually laid out, the eight (8) lot subdivision will be served by Childress Street, which will be extended to the property from the Bennett’s Creek Square development to its north. Childress Street will dead-in into a cul-de-sac around the middle of the property. The Department of Public Works-Traffic Engineering Division has reviewed the plan and has stated no objections due to the considerable reduction in anticipated traffic generation. In summary, staff found that the proposal is consistent 6 with the provisions of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan and the UDO; therefore, staff recommended approval of this application. The public hearing was opened and speaking in favor of this application was John Napolitano, 1492 S. Independence Parkway, Chesapeake, VA. He asked for the Commission’s approval of this application. There being no speakers in opposition, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Rountree made a motion to approve this application, seconded by Commissioner Edwards and passed by a recorded vote of 6 to 0 to 1. (Commissioner Rector abstained.) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, C13-16, Holland Self-Storage, submitted by Brad Martin, P.E. American Engineering Associates, agent(s), on the behalf of Justin T. Bush, Hoffler Bush Properties, LLC, applicant(s), on the behalf of Hearndon Construction Corporation, property owner(s), in accordance with Section(s) 31-306 and 31-406 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a mini-warehouse, for property located at 1918 Holland Road, Zoning Map 33N, Parcel (s) B. The affected area is further identified as being located in the Holy Neck Voting Borough, zoned B-2, General Commercial zoning district. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part of the Central Growth Area, Suburban Use District. The next item of business was introduced by the Chairman followed by a staff report presented by Amanda Beck, Planner II. Mrs. Beck stated that the applicant requested a conditional use permit to establish a self-storage mini-warehouse. The self-storage facility will be accessed from English Oak Drive. Three, one-story buildings are 7 proposed. The largest building will be 24,000 square feet, the second 9,000 square feet, and the third building will be 9,500 square feet, which will include a 1,600 square feet office portion. The proposed self-storage facility will have a mix of exterior and interior, climate controlled units. Section 31-406 of the UDO requires that a conditional use permit be obtained for a mini-warehouse within B-2 Zoning. Additionally Section 31-709 sets standards for the establishment and maintenance of safe and attractive mini-warehouse developments. These additional use regulations prohibit loading docks, the storage of trucks, trailers, and moving vans; and no sales or repairs of goods, vehicles, or equipment conducted from storage units; but does provide for permissible accessory recreational equipment to be stored outside only if appropriately screened from adjacent streets and residential properties. This application does appropriately address the criteria as outlined in the UDO. It was staff’s opinion that through compliance with the supplemental standards for conditional use permits, and mini-warehouse uses, the proposed mini-warehouse self- storage facility should have minimal impacts on the surrounding area. Therefore, staff recommended approval of this application with the conditions noted in the staff report. The public hearing was opened and speaking in favor of this application was Brad Martin, American Engineering Associates. He asked for the Commission’s approval of this application. 8 There being no speakers in opposition, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve this application with the conditions, seconded by Commissioner Staylor and passed by a recorded vote of 7 to 0. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN: Tealen Hansen, Director of Finance, and City staff gave a presentation on the City’s Capital Improvements Plan for FY 2018-2027. STATUS REPORT: Mr. Goumas reported on the results of the November 16th City Council meeting. COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS: Commissioner Hicks noted that in reference to the residential pipeline information the Commission received in August 2016, if City staff could provide a map showing the location of the projects. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 9  MT: Singleton MT: Rountree MT: Hicks MT: PLANNING COMMISSION 2ND: Edwards 2ND: Edwards 2ND: Staylor 2ND: MEETING TO: Approve TO: Approve TO: Approve TO: December 20, 2016 w/conditions VOTE: 7-0 VOTE: 6-0-1 VOTE: 7-0 VOTE: RZ11-16 RZ14-16 C13-16 PRESENT ABSENT YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO X X X X Benton, Howard C. X X X X Edwards, Johnnie X X X X Hicks, Anita X X Abstained X Rector, John X X X X Rountree, Ronnie X X X X Singleton, Arthur X X X X Staylor, Mills X Vacalis, James  EXHIBIT C 16 16 16 20 20 8 20 20 TRANS GENERATOR 10 20 20 PAD PAD 18 20 9 10 23 3 6 7 6 10 10 10 12 7 PROPOSED MOB 10 NO 2 9 10 20 9 PARKING 5 10 3 3 BULK 12 OXYGEN PAD 19 8 10 TRANS PAD GENERATOR 10 8 PAD 23 10 12 7 BULK OXYGEN PAD 19 8 10 10 10 5 5 14 14 8 9 14 14 6 5 8 18 H 18 16 8 9 16 18 7 18 6 5 10 10 10 8 8 ZONED B-2 6 5 ZONED O-I 68' INSET HELIPAD LOCATION 40' 8 309' HELIPAD 318' 18 H 18 16 250' 18 7 16 128' 18 PROPERTY LINE 6 PROPOSED 5 PARKING AREA 10 156' 10 156' 10 8 8 BRIDGE ROAD R.O.W. APPROACH / DEPARTURE ZONE (8:1 SURFACE FOR A DISTANCE OF NORTH 4,000 FT WITH A WIDTH OF 500 FT LEGEND AIRCRAFT APPROACH & AT END) DEPARTURE PATH 80' 0 80' 160' GRAPHIC SCALE PROJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT HELIPAD GS&P PROJECT #: 42055.00 FOR PERMIT ONLY LOCATION: SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA DATE: NOVEMBER 28, 2016 NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK