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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-19 PC Staff Report REZONING APPLICATION #01-19 OFF ROAD INNOVATIONS Staff Report for the Planning Commission Prepared: July 25, 2019 Staff Contact: Candice E. Perkins, AICP, CZA, Assistant Director Reviewed Action Planning Commission: 08/07/19 Pending Board of Supervisors: 09/11/19 Pending PROPOSAL: To rezone 1.56+/- acres from the B2 (General Business) District with proffers to the B3 (Light Industrial) District with proffers. LOCATION: The subject property is located at the southeastern corner of Martinsburg Pike (Route 11) and Park Center Drive. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & STAFF CONCLUSION FOR THE 08/07/19 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: This is an application to rezone 1.56+/- acres from the B2 (General Business) District with proffers to the B3 (Light Industrial) District with proffers. The subject property was rezoned from the B3 (Industrial Transition) District to the B2 (General Business) District with proffers in 2003. The site is located within the limits of the Northeast Land Use Plan of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The Plan depicts the subject property with a commercial and industrial land use designations. The requested B3 Zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The proffers associated with this rezoning request are as follows: Proffer Statement – Dated June 24, 2019: • Monument Style Sign: 1. The Owner shall comply with the rezoning application #04-03 proffer of one monument style sign along Martinsburg Pike, located on Parcel 54A-1-A. • Street Connections: 1. Ingress and egress to this portion of the property shall only be accessed through the existing entrances off of Martinsburg Pike and Park Center Drive. • Parking: 1. Parking for this property will be available onsite and with a shared parking agreement with the adjacent parcels. • Maximum Building Size: 1. The owner shall comply with the rezoning application #04-03 proffer that the owner’s building shall be included in the development’s combined square footage of buildings to not exceed 100,000 square feet. A recommendation regarding this rezoning application to the Board of Supervisors would be Rezoning #01-19 Off Road Innovations July 25, 2019 Page 2 appropriate. The Applicant should be prepared to adequately address all concerns raised by the Planning Commission. Rezoning #01-19 Off Road Innovations July 25, 2019 Page 3 This report is prepared by the Frederick County Planning Staff to provide information to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors to assist them in making a decision on this application. It may also be useful to others interested in this zoning matter. Unresolved issues concerning this application are noted by Staff where relevant throughout this staff report. Reviewed Action Planning Commission: 08/07/19 Pending Board of Supervisors: 09/11/19 Pending PROPOSAL: To rezone 1.56+/- acres from the B2 (General Business) District to the B3 (Industrial Transition) District with proffers. LOCATION: The subject property is located at the southeastern corner of Martinsburg Pike (Route 11) and Park Center Drive. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Stonewall PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 54A-1-A PROPERTY ZONING: B2 (General Business) District PRESENT USE: Vacant/Parking ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING & PRESENT USE: North: M2 (Industrial General) District Use: Industrial South: B2 (General Business) District Use: Commercial East: M2 (Industrial General) District Use: Industrial B3 (Industrial Transition) District Industrial West: B2 (General Business) District Use: Commercial/Vacant Rezoning #01-19 Off Road Innovations July 25, 2019 Page 4 REVIEW EVALUATIONS: Virginia Dept. of Transportation: The documentation within the application to rezone this property appears to have little measurable impact on Route 1323 (Park Center Drive). This route is the VDOT roadway, which has been considered as the access to the property referenced. The existing entrance is adequate for the proposed use. Frederick Water: Please see letter from Eric R. Lawrence, AICP, Executive Director dated May 28, 2019. Frederick County Department of Public Works: We offer no comments at this time. Frederick County Fire Marshall: Plan approved. County of Frederick Attorney: Please see letter from Roderick B. Williams, County Attorney, dated May 31, 2019. Winchester City: Please see letter from Kelly B. Henshaw, PE, CFM , City Engineer dated February 15, 2019. Planning & Zoning: 1) Site History The Board of Supervisors approved Rezoning #04-03 on April 9, 2003. This rezoning approved a change in zoning from the B3 (Industrial Transition) District the B2 (General Business) District with proffers. 2) Comprehensive Plan The 2035 Comprehensive Plan is the guide for the future growth of Frederick County. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan is an official public document that serves as the Community's guide for making decisions regarding development, preservation, public facilities and other key components of Community life. The primary goal of this plan is to protect and improve the living environment within Frederick County. It is in essence a composition of policies used to plan for the future physical development of Frederick County. The Area Plans, Appendix I of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan, are the primary implementation tool and will be instrumental to the future planning efforts of the County. Land Use The site is located within the limits of the Northeast Land Use Plan of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The Plan depicts the subject properties with commercial and industrial land use designations. The requested B3 Zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Rezoning #01-19 Off Road Innovations July 25, 2019 Page 5 3) Proffer Statement – Dated June 24, 2019: • Monument Style Sign: 1. The Owner shall comply with the rezoning application #04-03 proffer of one monument style sign along Martinsburg Pike, located on Parcel 54A-1-A. • Street Connections: 1. Ingress and egress to this portion of the property shall only be accessed through the existing entrances off of Martinsburg Pike and Park Center Drive. • Parking: 1. Parking for this property will be available onsite and with a shared parking agreement with the adjacent parcels. • Maximum Building Size: 1. The owner shall comply with the rezoning application #04-03 proffer that the owner’s building shall be included in the development’s combined square footage of buildings to not exceed 100,000 square feet. A recommendation regarding this rezoning application to the Board of Supervisors would be appropriate. The Applicant should be prepared to adequately address all concerns raised by the Planning Commission.