REZONING
Rezoning Type:
Conditional
DECLARATION
Does any member of the Planning Commission or City Council own or have any personal or financial interest in the land which is subject to this application, or has any personal or financial interest in the outcome of the decisions, as defined by the Virginia Conflict of Interest Act?:
No
I, the owner (or agent), certify that this application is complete, accurate and contains all required and requested information, documents and other submittals, and that all statements made herein are, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct. I further certify that I have exercised due diligence to obtain the most recent, complete, and correct information available. I understand that wrongful certification or failure to provide required or requested documents that become available after the initial submittal of this application may result in a delay in, or invalidation of, any official governmental action taken. Fraudulent representations may lead to additional penalties under law.:
Yes
I, the applicant, understand that the cost of newspaper advertising for public hearing notification purposes is my responsibility and agree to pay all notices of payment due and bills associated with advertising costs for this application, including all readvertisements for continuances and appeals. Advertising cost will be billed separately.:
Yes
Party Responsible for Advertising:
Agent
I, the applicant, consent to entry upon the subject property by public officers, employees, and agents of the City of Chesapeake wishing to view the site for purposes of processing, evaluating or deciding this application.:
Yes
I, the applicant, agree that the exhibit attached as part of this application is submitted for illustrative purposes only and to provide support for this rezoning action. No rights shall vest nor any cause of action shall arise from the submission, review or acceptance of this conceptual exhibit. In order to obtain preliminary or final site or subdivision approval, changes in the conceptual exhibit may be required to meet development conditions and the requirements of applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. All preliminary and final site and subdivision plans are subject to the approval of the Director of Planning, or designee and/or the Director of Development and Permits or designee. A copy of the final approved site plan/plat shall be filed with the Planning Department and Department of Development and Permits and shall supersede any previously filed conceptual exhibit.:
Yes
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Legal Description of the Property:
PT HEAD WESTERN BRANCH 4.24 AC
Acreage to be Rezoned (used to calculate Filing Fee):
8.3
Physical location of the property including boundaries to the north, south, east, and west. State the street frontage, depth, and overall size in square feet/acreage::
Generally located at the west corner of the intersection of Barn Swallow Drive and Charlton Drive
Proposed Zoning reclassification(s) and acreage of each proposed zoning reclassification(s)::
R-15s
Existing Proffers:
No
NATURE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Describe the nature of the use or uses proposed for the subject property under the proposed zoning classification:
To construct 11 single family residential units.
Proposed Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation:
Low Density Residential
Describe the planned development, including the total number of residential units, total square feet of office, commercial, and industrial uses.:
Eleven (11) single-family residential units.
Exhibit of the proposed development drawn to scale :
Yes
PLANNER LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Planner Legal Description:
PLN-REZ-2020-015
PROJECT: Watson Woods
APPLICANT: Jolliff Road Properties LLC
OWNERS: Jolliff Road Properties LLC, Frank C. Mettille, Tonya L. Robertson
AGENCY: Parrish-Layne Design Group
PROPOSAL: A conditional zoning reclassification of approximately 5.6 acres from A-1, Agricultural District to R-15s, Residential District.
PROPOSED COMP LAND USE / DENSITY: Low Density Residential / 2 dwelling units per acre
EXISTING COMP LAND USE / DENSITY: Low Density Residential / 4 dwelling units per acre
LOCATION: Western portions of 4812, 4820 and 4824 Charlton Drive, and southeastern portion of 1502 Harlequin Court
TAX MAP SECTION/PARCELS: Portions of 0150000000110, 0150000000120, 0150000000130 and 0153002000890
PLANNING AREA: Western Branch
TRAFFIC IMPACT
Identify the roads or streets abutting the subject property:
Charlton Drive
Traffic Impact Statement Included (click Help button for requirements):
Yes
DRAINAGE IMPACT ANALYSIS (DIA)
How will this project address increase in stormwater runoff as a result of development? Please note although the post-development peak flow is less than pre-developed, the increase of volume must be addressed in areas with existing deficiencies.:
Stormwater Management facilities will be provided on-site to maintain run-off at pre-developed rates.
What steps will be taken to ensure adequacy of the receiving facility (off-site dynamic drainage analysis of watershed, improvements, etc.)?:
Stormwater discharge will be maintained at pre-developed discharge rates.
Address whether the project will be required to provide water quantity and/or water quality of stormwater runoff.:
On-site stormwater management will address both water quality and quantity.
What off-site easements and/or improvements are required? What steps have been taken to ensure that these easements can be obtained and that improvements can be constructed?:
Off-site drainage easements will not be necessary pursuant to this development.
Address the current adequacy of the existing drainage receiving facility.:
There are no known shortfalls with regard to downstream facilities which this development would interfere with.
Is this development subject to tidal impacts? How will the tides associated with a hurricane or northeaster affect the drainage system?:
No, the subject property is located above the 100 year floodplain.
What steps have been taken to ensure no property damage will result from a 100-year tidal or rainfall event?:
Historically, the Jolliff Woods community, in which this property is located, has enjoyed no significant damage in major storm events.
WATER AND SEWER IMPACT
State whether, and in what respect, adequate water and sewer services exist or can be provided to serve the uses that would be permitted if the property were rezoned.:
There currently exists an 8" waterline and an 8" gravity sewer line within the Barn Swallow Drive right-of-way along the property's frontage.
Are septic tanks and private wells are proposed?:
No
SCHOOL IMPACT
State whether and explain in what respect adequate school facilities exist or can be provided to serve the uses that would permitted if the property were rezoned.:
The new E. W. Chittum Elementary School is scheduled to open in 2021. The proposed development is scheduled to begin construction in 2022.
POLICE, FIRE, EMERGENCY SVCS
State whether and explain in what respect adequate police, fire protection and emergency services exist or can be provided to serve the uses that would be permitted if the property were rezoned.:
Emergency vehicle services would be provided via Station #11 located at 2040 Dock Land Road approximately 3.8 miles from the subject property. A new fire station is in the pipeline that will be located at the corner of Jolliff Rd Old Jolliff Rd. Property purchased from Jolliff Rd Properties, LLC approx 3 years ago.
REFUSE DISPOSAL SERVICES
State whether and explain in what respect adequate refuse disposal services exist or can be provided to serve the uses that would permitted if the property were rezoned.:
No significant impact. City Services are available in this area.
LIBRARY FACILITIES
State whether and explain in what respect adequate library facilities exist or can be provided to serve the uses that would permitted if the property were rezoned.:
Russell Memorial Library at 2808 Taylor Road serves as this community's library. It is located approximately 4 miles from the subject property. No significant impact.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONSISTENCY
In what respect is the proposed zoning classification consistent with the Chesapeake Comprehensive Plan?:
The range of uses permitted within the proposed R-15s Residential District will be entirely compatible with their surroundings.
CHANGED CONDITIONS AND ERRORS
In what respect are there any changed or changing conditions in the area that make the proposed rezoning necessary?:
There are no changes or changing conditions which make this application necessary, however this relatively small agricultural district is surrounded by R-15s residential development rendering it a potential liability to the community.
In what respect will the proposed rezoning correct an error in the application of the Chesapeake Zoning Ordinance as applied to the subject property?:
There are no known errors with respect to the Chesapeake Zoning Ordinance as it applies to this property.
COMPATIBILITY OF USES
In what respect is the range of uses in the proposed zoning district classification compatible with the uses permitted on other property in the immediate vicinity?:
The range of uses permitted within the proposed R-15s Residential District will be entirely compatible with their surroundings.
VIABLE ECONOMIC USE
State and explain whether a reasonably viable economic use of the subject property exists under the current zoning classification.:
There is no viable use of the existing A-1 Agricultural District acreage other than for one residential dwelling per parcel.
ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT
Will the application involve land disturbance for residential, assembly, day care, group home, recreation, school, library, or similar land use?:
No
VOLUNTARY PROFFERS
Proffer Status:
2019-IN
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION
Statement of Ownership:
Yes
FENTRESS OVERLAY DISTRICT
Fentress Restrictive Easement:
No