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 applicant, also certify that the list of adjacent property owners is complete and correct as of the date of this application submittal. I will update any changes in ownership of the property that is the subject of this application and adjacent property owners upon learning that any such property has been conveyed prior to final action on this application. I understand that if the list of adjacent property owners is determined to be inaccurate, out-of-date or incomplete at a later date, any action taken on this application may be deemed null and void.:
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 re-advertisements for continuances and appeals. :
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:
GALBERRY RD 42.84 AC
Acreage to be Rezoned (used to calculate Filing Fee):
93
Proposed Zoning reclassification(s) and acreage of each proposed zoning reclassification(s)::
REZONING TO M-1
CBPA
If within the CBPA, submit an RPA and RMA delineation meeting the requirements of Section 26, Article X, of the Chesapeake City Code.:
No
NATURE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Describe the nature of the use or uses proposed for the subject property under the proposed zoning classification:
Proposed state of the art 200,000 sq ft cross dock warehouse. The proposal would assist the Port of Virginia by increasing the industrial/warehousing and logistics capacity in the market.
Proposed Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation:
Light industry/logistics
Describe the planned development, including the total number of residential units, total square feet of office, commercial, and industrial uses.:
200,000 sq ft of industrial/warehouse space with associated truck and trailer parking.
Exhibit of the proposed development drawn to scale :
Yes
TRAFFIC IMPACT
Traffic Impact Statement Included (click Help button for requirements):
No
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.:
This project will address the increase in stormwater runoff by including the stormwater detention type ponds to hold back flowrate and volume at or below the existing condition.
What steps will be taken to ensure adequacy of the receiving facility (off-site dynamic drainage analysis of watershed, improvements, etc.)?:
The design of the project will create drainage area maps of the existing and proposed conditions. Stormwater modeling will be performed to prove adequacy of the receiving facility.
Address whether the project will be required to provide water quantity and/or water quality of stormwater runoff.:
The project will meet both water quality and quantity requirements.
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?:
No offsite drainage improvements will be required with this project.
Address the current adequacy of the existing drainage receiving facility.:
Existing drainage receiving facility is adequate.
Is this development subject to tidal impacts? How will the tides associated with a hurricane or northeaster affect the drainage system?:
This development is not subject to tidal impacts.
What steps have been taken to ensure no property damage will result from a 100-year tidal or rainfall event?:
The 100-year storm will be contained within the stormwater detention facilities.
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.:
Domestic water and fire service will be provided by the existing 36’’ watermain directly adjacent to the site. The project will utilize a combination meter for this. Sewer services will be by the 30’’ HRSD force main via private, onsite grinder pump. No septic tanks for private wells are proposed.
Are septic tanks and private wells are proposed?:
No
Water and Sewer Impact Statement Included
(click Help button for requirements):
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.:
N/A
School Impact Statement Included (click Help button for requirements):
No
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.:
Adequate services existing with the new Fire Station 10 in Bowers Hill.
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.:
N/A
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.:
N/A
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONSISTENCY
In what respect is the proposed zoning classification consistent with the Chesapeake Comprehensive Plan?:
Based on the 2035 Land Use Plan, the subject property falls within the Light Industrial/ Logistics Land Use Classification. Therefore, the project is consistent with the 2035 Comprehensive Plan.
CHANGED CONDITIONS AND ERRORS
In what respect are there any changed or changing conditions in the area that make the proposed rezoning necessary?:
Within the Industrial/ Logistics Land Use Classification in the City of Chesapeake there are limited opportunities for additional industrial development. The developer currently has a port related tenant that requires occupancy in March 2024. This project will take mostly vacant land and adding in a vibrant industrial business.
In what respect will the proposed rezoning correct an error in the application of the Chesapeake Zoning Ordinance as applied to the subject property?:
None that are known.
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 subject property has M-1 zoning surrounding both to the north and east. R-10 is the zoning to the west, however there is a railroad right-of-way separating the subject property and the R-10 zoned land. A-1 is the zoning to the south on the opposite side of East Road. The property does fall within the Industrial/ Logistics 2035 Adopted Land Use Plan.
VIABLE ECONOMIC USE
State and explain whether a reasonably viable economic use of the subject property exists under the current zoning classification.:
The property can be subdivided into residential lots as zoned and limited commercial activity could occur. This is not in the City’s long-term vision for the property. The underlying mission of the Port of Virginia is to foster economic development and job creation across the Commonwealth. To that end, the port is strategically investing $1.4 billion over the course of the next 5 years; on land and waterside infrastructure projects to ensure that the Port of Virginia remains a premier deep-water complex for handling international cargo and a strong economic engine for the region. At the same time, we are witnessing billions of dollars being invested in regional highway, bridge and tunnel infrastructure to provide fluid passenger and cargo transit. The piece that is missing is industrial site and building development that is needed to drive economic expansion.
At the end of the 2022 Fiscal Year, Hampton Roads was experiencing a historic low vacancy rate of 1.4% for class A industrial warehouse space. Over the last few years any industrial space to come on the market was quickly absorbed by manufacturers and distributors, many being port users such as Amazon, Tractor Supply, Walmart, Target and Autozone. Today, industrial site searches are moving to other markets because of the lack of industrial space in our market. The 200,000 square foot cross dock project will provide an opportunity for expansion and attraction of manufacturing and distribution investment, tax revenue, and good paying jobs with essential benefits in the City of Chesapeake.
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
Voluntary Proffer Statement Included:
No
Proffer Status:
2019-IN
FENTRESS OVERLAY DISTRICT
Fentress Restrictive Easement:
No