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SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR JUNE 16, 2020 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, JUNE 12, 2020. HOWARD C. BENTON CHAIRMAN  AGENDA SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION June 16, 2020 2:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order A. Invocation B. Roll Call 2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting 3. Public Hearings: A. REZONING REQUEST, RZN2019-010, (Conditional), Harbour View Parcel 11: submitted by Melissa Venable, Land Planning Solutions, agent, on behalf of Scott Overton, Suffolk Towers LLC, applicant and property owner, in accordance with Sections 31-304 and 31-305 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to rezone and amend the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk to change the zoning from O-I, Office-Institutional zoning district, to RU- 12, Residential Urban-12 zoning district, for property located at 6808 Harbour View Boulevard, Zoning Map 6, Parcel 2J*C. 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, Mixed Use Core Use District. B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2019-016, Commercial Stable, 4200 Lake Point Road: submitted by Pamela W. and Scott Troutman, Sr., applicants and property owners, in accordance with Sections 31-306 and 31-406 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Stable, commercial, on property located at 4200 Lake Point Road, Zoning Map 16, Parcel 24. The affected area is further identified as being located in the Holy Neck Voting Borough, zoned RE, Rural Estate zoning district. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part of the Rural Agricultural Use District. C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2020-001, 126 W. Washington Street Indoor Amusement Center: submitted by Christopher Mayes, Party Time Entertainment LLC, applicant, on behalf of Cynthia Ives, SVN Lead Commercial, agent, on behalf of Washington Lofts, LLC, property owner, in accordance with Sections 31-306 and 31-406 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish an Page 1  Amusement/entertainment/recreation center, indoor, on property located at 126 W. Washington Street, Zoning Map 34G18(A), Parcel 303. The affected area is further identified as being located in the Suffolk Voting Borough, zoned CBD, Central Business District. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part of the Central Growth Area, Mixed Use Core Use District. D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2020-002, 153 W. Washington Street Indoor Amusement Center: submitted by Brian S. Stewart, 153 West Washington LLC, applicant and property owner, in accordance with Sections 31-306 and 31-406 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish an Amusement/entertainment/ recreation center, indoor, on property located at 153 W. Washington Street, Zoning Map 34G18(2), Parcel 9*9A. The affected area is further identified as being located in the Suffolk Voting Borough, zoned CBD, Central Business District. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part of the Central Growth Area, Mixed Use Core Use District. E. EXCEPTION REQUEST, CEX2020-001, 2882 Cross Landing Drive: submitted by Bobby Reed, Parker Crossing, Inc., applicant, on behalf of Robert A. and Donna Park, property owners, in accordance with Section 31-415 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to grant an Exception to the development criteria and buffer area requirements of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area to permit a black aluminum fence to encroach into the 100-foot Resource Protection Area buffer, on property located at 2882 Cross Landing Drive, Zoning Map 26F, Parcel RB*88. The affected area is further identified as being located in the Chuckatuck Voting Borough, zoned PD, Planned Development Overlay District. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part of the Central Growth Area, Suburban Use District. 4. Old Business 5. New Business A. Status Report – City Council Meeting, February 5, 2020 and February 19, 2020 B. Status Report - Preliminary Plats Approved C. Discuss Possible Steps to Address the Backlog of Cases D. Motion – A motion to schedule a special Planning Commission meeting for July 7, 2020 6. Commissioner’s Comments 7. Adjournment Page 2  MINUTES SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION January 21, 2020 2:00 P.M. The meeting of the Suffolk Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 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 David Hainley, Dir. of Planning & Com. Dev. Oliver Creekmore Robert P. Goumas, Assistant Dir. of Planning John Rector Kevin Wyne, Current Planning Manager Anita Hicks Grace Braziel, Planner I Johnnie Edwards Holly Steele, Planner I Kittrell Eberwine Amy Bocchicchio, Principal Planner Mills Staylor Catina Myrick, Administrative Analyst The meeting was called to order by Chairman Benton and Commissioner Creekmore opened with a prayer. The roll was called by Mr. Hainley and the Chairman was informed that a quorum was present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written. PUBLIC HEARINGS: REZONING REQUEST, RZN2019-012, (Conditional), Factory Street: submitted by Whitney G. Saunders, Saunders & Ojeda P.C., agent, on behalf Goodman Square, 1 LLC, and Goodman Developers, Inc., property owners, in accordance with Sections 31-304 and 31-305 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to rezone and amend the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk to change the zoning from M-2, Heavy Industrial zoning district, to RU, Residential Urban zoning district, and B-2, General Commercial zoning district, for property located at 611 and 711 Factory Street, Zoning Map 35H(3), Parcels X14, X*14A, and X17. 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 by Amy Bocchicchio, Principal Planner. Mrs. Bocchicchio stated that this conditional rezoning request proposed to rezone three (3) parcels of land that are currently zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial zoning district, to a combination of RU, Residential Urban zoning district, and B-2, General Commercial zoning district. Under the proposed RU zoning district for the rear parcels, a maximum of 10.9 units per acre would be permitted, thus the site could potentially be developed with up to fifty (50) dwelling units; however, the applicant proffered a maximum of twenty-three (23) single-family detached dwellings. The applicant also voluntarily proffered various design elements for the proposed single-family dwellings. The applicant did not proffer specific uses for the proposed B-2 zoned parcel; however, they did proffer a maximum square footage for the commercial space of 17,000 square feet. The subject property is located within the Core Support Use District, which is intended to provide residential and retail and business activity to support the Mixed Use Core. The applicant 2 proffered twenty-three (23) dwelling units on 4.66 acres, which equates to a density of 4.9 units to the acre which falls well below the minimum recommended density and the project would be comprised of single-family detached dwellings only, which are in abundance in the Orlando neighborhood. A rezoning to a denser residential zoning district and a plan of development containing a mix of housing types other than single- family detached would be more consistent with the 2035 Comprehensive Plan and it would offer more diverse housing options for this community. If the front parcel, 35H(3)X17, is rezoned to the B-2 district, a variety of potentially high impact land uses would be permitted by-right; such as: major automobile repair, restaurants with drive- through, convenience stores with gasoline sales, vehicle sales, contractor shops, etc. These uses have the potential to generate significant traffic and noise that may be incompatible to the homes fronting along Factory Street. Since the subject properties have sat idle for many years, a rezoning application which would promote redevelopment in this area would be beneficial for the City; however, the rezoning should consist of the appropriate density and form of development that is both compatible to the adjacent land uses and is consistent with the principles and objectives outlined within the Comprehensive Plan. With regards to adequate public facilities, there is adequate water and sewer available to serve the site. The Public Works Engineering and Traffic Engineering Department have no major concerns regarding 3 stormwater or ingress/egress. Based on the Student Generation Rates of the UDO, twenty-three (23) single-family detached dwellings would generate five (5) elementary school students, two (2) middle school students, and three (3) high school students. The parcels included in this request are currently located in the Booker T. Washington Elementary School, Kings Fork Middle School, and Lakeland High School attendance zones. Based on current school enrollment figures and the anticipated students to be generated by committed development, there are surpluses in capacity at all school levels to accommodate the additional students that would be generated as a result of this rezoning. Therefore, no advancement in school capacity is needed. In summary, the proposed rezoning and associated proffers do not comply with the recommended densities and uses in the Core Support Use District as designated by the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed residential density of 4.9 units per acre is well below the recommended 13-24 units per acre in the Core Support Use District. Further, this Use District calls for a mix of housing types and the Orlando Neighborhood is mostly comprised of single-family dwellings. In addition, the locational criteria for the B-2 zoning district is not met and there is concern regarding the compatibility of B-2 zoning at this location. For these reasons, staff recommended denial of this application. The public hearing was opened and speaking in favor of this application was Whitney Saunders, 705 W. Washington Street, Suffolk, VA. They asked for the Commission’s 4 approval of this application. This project would have some positive effect on a community that has been left without any positive activity occurring within it for decades. Also, speaking in favor of this application was Deacon Pitts, Greater First Baptist Church Orlando, 600 Factory Street, Suffolk, VA – he advised that the neighborhood needs affordable housing, it would be an asset to the community. Also, speaking in favor of this application was Clayton Smith, Resident of the Orlando Community – he stated that this project would be an advantage to the area. Also, speaking in favor of this application was Betty Montgomery, Assistant Pastor Greater First Baptist Church Orlando, 600 Factory Street, Suffolk, VA – she asked for the Commission’s approval of this application. Also, speaking in favor of this application was Samuel Body, Jr. – he advised that this project would help the community. Also, speaking in favor of this application was Mr. Ephraim Goodman, applicant. He advised that he once lived in this community and he wants to help revitalize it. He asked for the Commission’s approval of this project. There being no speakers in opposition, the public hearing was closed. 5 After discussion by the Commission, Commissioner Rector made a motion to approve this application with the proffers, seconded by Commissioner Singleton and passed by a recorded vote of 8 to 0. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2019-018, Celebration Christian Church: submitted by William B. Gross, Celebration Christian Church, applicant, on behalf of Jack Russell Management, LLC, property owner, in accordance with Sections 31-306 and 31-406 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Place of Worship, small, under 6,000 square feet in main sanctuary, on property located at 2484 Pruden Boulevard, Zoning Map 25A(7), Parcels B*1 and B*2. The affected area is further identified as being located in the Suffolk Voting Borough, zoned B-2, General Commercial zoning district. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part of the Central Growth Area, Inner Ring Suburban Use District. The next item of business was introduced by the Chairman followed by a staff report by Holly Steele, Planner I. Ms. Steele stated that this is a request for a conditional use permit in order to establish a place of worship. The applicant proposed to improve the parking lot on this parcel and locate 9 more parking spaces in order to meet the 25 minimum parking spaces required by the UDO for religious assemblies, as a minimum of one space per 4 seats in the sanctuary is required and the proposal includes a sanctuary with 100 seats. The existing building is currently vacant, but was previously used as two separate office suites. The applicant proposed to convert the western half of the 4,200sf building into a sanctuary with seating for 100 people. The eastern portion of the building will remain largely unchanged and will contain bathrooms, a 6 kitchen, and other miscellaneous rooms. Parking for this use will be met by using the 16 existing spaces on Parcel B*2, along with the gravel lot on Parcel B*1 that will be improved into 9 spaces. If approved, this Conditional Use Permit would allow Parcel B*1 to provide 9 additional parking spaces for the proposed use on Parcel B*2. Both parcels have been included on the application for the Conditional Use Permit. The proposed use will complement the existing character and surrounding land uses located in the Central Growth Area. The Inner Ring Suburban use district is characterized by civic buildings and community facilities such as a place of worship. The proposed use is expected to have similar traffic and parking impacts as other uses located in the vicinity. The Department of Public Works, Traffic Engineering reviewed this proposal and application and had no concerns regarding the proposed use. In summary, the proposed use of a place of worship is similar to and compatible with existing uses in the surrounding area. In addition, this use is supported by the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. Accordingly, 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 David Taylor, Timmons Group. They asked for the Commission’s approval of this application. There being no speakers in opposition, the public hearing was closed. 7 Commissioner Singleton made a motion to approve this application with the conditions, seconded by Commissioner Hicks and passed by a recorded vote of 8 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 2021-2030. Commissioner Singleton made a motion to approve the proposed CIP and forward it to City Council, seconded by Commissioner Creekmore and passed by a voice vote of 8 to 0. STATUS REPORT: Mr. Hainley reported on the results of the December 18th City Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 8  MT: Rector MT: Singleton MT: Singleton MT: PLANNING COMMISSION 2ND: Singleton 2ND: Hicks 2ND: Creekmore 2ND: MEETING TO: Approve TO: Approve TO: Approve TO: January 21, 2020 w/proffers w/conditions VOTE: 8-0 VOTE: 8-0 VOTE: 8-0 VOTE: RZN2019-012 CUP2019-018 CIP FY 2021-2030 PRESENT ABSENT YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO X X X X Benton, Howard C. X X X X Creekmore, Oliver X X X X Eberwine, Kittrell X X X X Edwards, Johnnie X X X X Hicks, Anita X X X X Rector, John X X X X Singleton, Arthur X X X X Staylor, Mills THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK  RESULTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF February 5, 2020 A. REZONING REQUEST, RZN2019-007, (Conditional), Foxfield Meadows: to amend the Approved previously approved proffered conditions, for property located at 1241 Pitchkettle Road, w/conditions Zoning Map 34, Parcels 24A. B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2019-007, 361 E. Washington Street, Approved Day Care Center: to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Day Care, Child Day w/conditions Center, on property located at 361 E. Washington Street, Zoning Map 34G25(A), Parcel B. C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2019-017, Banquet Facility: to grant a Approved Conditional Use Permit to establish a Public Assembly not Otherwise Enumerated (Banquet w/conditions Facility), on property located at 127 E. Washington Street, Zoning Map 34G18(A), Parcel 284.  RESULTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF February 19, 2020 A. REZONING REQUEST, RZN2019-012, (Conditional), Factory Street: to change the Approved zoning from M-2, Heavy Industrial zoning district, to RU, Residential Urban zoning district, w/amended and B-2, General Commercial zoning district, for property located at 611 and 711 Factory proffers Street, Zoning Map 35H(3), Parcels X14, X*14A, and X17. B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2019-018, Celebration Christian Church: to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Place of Worship, small, under Approved 6,000 square feet in main sanctuary, on property located at 2484 Pruden Boulevard, Zoning w/conditions Map 25A(7), Parcels B*1 and B*2. THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK  Preliminary Subdivision Plat Approval Summary PSB2019-00002 Brewers Meadow South: The proposed subdivision is located within the RLM, Residential Low Medium Density zoning district (Conditional RZN2018-013) and will contain 68 single family residential lots. The parent parcel, Tax Map 33, Parcel 71A contains 28.74 acres, of which 5.3 acres is located within critical areas, leaving 23.44 acres developable. On December 18, 2018, approval of Rezoning Request RZN2018-013 was granted by City Council, rezoning the property from RL, Residential Low Density zoning district to RLM, Residential Low Medium Density zoning district, authorizing the development of a residential single family detached cluster subdivision of no more than 68 lots. The subdivision is anticipated to be constructed in one (1) phase total. An engineering plan has yet to be submitted for this project. No action is required on this item as it is presented for your information only. Attached, please the approved Preliminary Subdivision Plat, PSB2019-00002, approved May 19, 2020. PSB2020-00002 Port Logistics Center: This proposed subdivision is located within the M-1, Light Industrial, and M-2, Heavy Industrial zoning districts and will create 21 new lots for industrial/commercial use. Of these 21 lots, 14 are planned for future development consistent with existing uses at the Port Logistics site. The balance will serve as BMP (stormwater) parcels. A final subdivision has been submitted for this site and is ready to be approved. Several other development applications, including an engineering plan for the extension of Enterprise Drive and related right-of-way improvements, a site plan for a 348,000 square foot warehouse/distribution building on lot 10, and a 350,000 square foot warehouse/distribution center on lot 11 have been approved. No action is required on this item as it is presented for your information only. Attached, please the approved Preliminary Subdivision Plat, PSB2020-00002, approved April 30, 2020. Attachments  Approved Preliminary Subdivision Plat PSB2019-00002  Approved Preliminary Subdivision Plat PSB2020-00002 THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK