dc(m)-12-01 dominion meadows

Docket Item "C" DC(M)-12-01

Dominion Meadows

CITY COUNCIL PACKAGE FOR

AUGUST 21, 2012

Heard by Planning Commission on August 8, 2012

– 2 Application Summary 3 – 5 Planning Commission Minutes 6 – 18 Development Criteria

19 – 36 Staff Report: August 1, 2012 37 Fiscal Impact Analysis 38 – 39 Environmental Site Assessment, Phase I 40 – 48 Architectural Elevations 49 – 50 Master Land Use Plans 51 Aerial with inset of Site Plan 52 Aerial 53 GIS Parcel Exhibit

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APPLICATION SUMMARY

DC(M)-12-01 Dominion Meadows

LOCATION: Intersection of Scenic Parkway and Drumcastle Lane

PROPOSAL: A modification to the development criteria of Dominion Commerce Park to reclassify approximately 119.3 acres from PUD-IP, Planned Unit Development Industrial Park to PUD-R, Planned Unit Development Residential and to modify the allowed uses of approximately 8.6 acres of existing PUD-IP, Planned Unit Development Industrial Park.

SUBMITTED: 2-14-12, 4-27-12, 6-15-12, 7-3-12 ACKNOWLEDGED BY COUNCIL:6-26-12

CITY COUNCIL

HEARING DATES: 6-26-12, 7-24-12

ACTION: APPROVED FOR CONCURRENT ADVERTISING

VOTE: 6 - 1 (West/Craig; Council Member Ritter voted no, Council Members Kelly and Matheson excused)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Denial

PLANNING COMMISSION

HEARING DATES: 7-11-12, 8-8-12

RECOMMENDATION: DENIAL

VOTE: 4 - 2

ATTACHMENTS

Minutes, Development Criteria, Staff Report, Fiscal Impact Analysis, Environmental Site Assessment, Phase I, Architectural Elevations, Master Land Use Plans, Aerials, GIS Parcel Exhibit

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APPLICATION SUMMARY

DC(M)-12-01 Dominion Meadows

APPLICANT/OWNER: Dominion Boulevard, LLC Attn: Attn: William G. Darden 1001 Scenic Pkwy, Suite 104 Chesapeake, VA 23323 523-2569 (No email address) Members: Roland Carroll Smith, Trustee William G. Darden, Managing Member Emil A. Viola The R. Curtis Saunders, Jr. Revocable Trust Whitney G. Saunders GBMC II, LLC - George B. Hill Sheryl H. Reynolds Douglas C. Smith Hearndon Construction Corp. Galberry Corporation

AGENCY: Hassell & Folkes, PC Attn: Mr. James R. Bradford 325 Volvo Parkway Chesapeake, VA 23320 547-9531 [email protected]

3 Chesapeake Planning Commission

DRAFT August 8, 2012 Public Hearing Minutes

DC(M)-12-01 PROJECT: Dominion Meadows APPLICANT: Dominion Boulevard, LLC AGENCY: Hassell & Folkes, PC PROPOSAL: A modification to the development criteria of Dominion Commerce Park to reclassify approximately 119.3 acres from PUD-IP, Planned Unit Development Industrial Park to PUD-R, Planned Unit Development Residential and to modify the allowed uses of approximately 8.6 acres of existing PUD-IP, Planned Unit Development Industrial Park. PROPOSED COMP LAND USE / DENSITY: Suburban/Low Density Residential something less than 4 units per acre EXISTING COMP LAND USE / DENSITY: Suburban/Low Density Residential with something less than 4 units per acre LOCATION: Intersection of Scenic Parkway and Drumcastle Lane TAX MAP SECTION/PARCEL: 0580000000560 BOROUGH: Deep Creek (Continued from the July 11, 2012 Public Hearing) (This item was approved for concurrent advertising and will be heard by City Council on August 21, 2012)

Planning Commission recommends that DC(M)-12-01 be DENIED. (4-2; Hutchinson/Perry, Kish and Johnson opposed, Whitted, Small, and Papasodora-Cochrane excused)

Mrs. Hanson read DC(M)-12-01 into the record for Commission review and action.

Staff Presentation:

Mr. Hobbs stated that based on sound planning practices, Planning staff recommended DC(M)-12-01 be DENIED as listed in the official agenda.

Proponent:

R.J. Nutter, 222 Central Park Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia, appeared before the Commission on behalf of DC(M)-12-01 representing Dominion Meadows.

James R. Bradford, Agent, Hassell & Folkes, PC, 325 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, Virginia, appeared before the Commission on behalf of DC(M)-12-01 representing Dominion Meadows.

Pastor Jeff Wuertz, 2629 Cecilia Terrace, Chesapeake, Virginia, appeared before the Commission on behalf of DC(M)-12-01 representing Chesapeake Community of Hope Lutheran Church.



Opponent:

Gerald Teeuwen, 946 Shillelagh Road, Chesapeake, Virginia, appeared before the Commission in opposition to DC(M)-12-01 representing himself.

Christina Teeuwen, 946 Shillelagh Road, Chesapeake, Virginia, appeared before the Commission in opposition to DC(M)-12-01 representing herself.

Stuart D. Glasser, 316 Scone Castle Loop, Chesapeake, Virginia, appeared before the Commission in opposition to DC(M)-12-01 representing himself and the Glasser family.

Michael V. Collins, 1457 Shillelagh Road, Chesapeake, Virginia, appeared before the Commission in opposition to DC(M)-12-01 representing himself.

Paul Pearce, 1044 Shillelagh Road, Chesapeake, Virginia, appeared before the Commission in opposition to DC(M)-12-01 representing himself.

The citizens who spoke in opposition were concerned with drainage and flooding issues, narrow roads and traffic issues, and stated a high density project like this was not suitable for this location.

COMMISSION DISCUSSION:

Commissioner Van Laethem stated that this was in fact a residential rezoning not a PUD change, in his opinion. He said Grassfield High School, and others, would be impacted and that no proffers were offered for schools or anything else. He said he would be voting to support staff’s recommendation of denial.

Commissioner Kish stated that some developers take land and do two things with it to get a total package which would be revenue positive for the city. If approved this project would do just this. The front section of this development would be for business and industry while the back parcels would be for residence. He stated this would be a less intense use than what it was already by right. Building residential homes up against farm land would be a problem. Residents would comment that dust croppers could not fly over their homes. Ultimately the farmer was the one who loses. Commissioner Kish stated that he would like to see development better separated between residential and agricultural land. Also another concern would be that the condos could turn into apartments.

Chairman Johnson stated that there were no Level of Service issues for this property and if approved, having less of a traffic issue would be a plus. He said no proffers were offered on this project but that we should not ignore the delayed gratification of tens of millions of dollars that the city would benefit from moving forward with this project. He explained the term “bail-out” was an inappropriate comment made by a citizen and this applicant had not asked for anything, in fact, he had asked for an opportunity to put tradesman back to work in the worse recession this nation has had since the Great Depression. This was a cash strapped city right now, and we needed to get relief where and when we could. If approved, we would gain 1,042 jobs from this application. Homes were being lost and people were out of work.



That had to count for something. The builder had given us the opportunity to expand the city’s tax base. The wear and tear on city roads could not be ignored. Having sand availability so close to the Dominion Boulevard road project would be a benefit. This was an opportunity to put people back to work and sustain jobs. The current use was no longer a viable economic use. He said we should grasp this opportunity to get back on track and stated he would vote to support the application.

COMMISSION VOTE:

Commissioner Hutchinson moved that DC(M)-12-01 be DENIED as listed in the official agenda and as recommended by staff. Commissioner Perry seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a vote of 4 - 2. Commissioners Johnson and Kish, voted against the motion. Commissioners Small, Papasodora-Cochrane, and Whitted were excused.

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Environmental Site Assessment, Phase I

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Environmental Site Assessment, Phase I

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Dominion Meadows DC(M)-12-01

APPLICANT: Dominion Boulevard, LLC AGENCY: Hassell & Folkes, PC PROPOSAL: A modification to the development criteria of Dominion Commerce Park to reclassify approximately 119.3 acres from PUD-IP, Planned Unit Development Industrial Park to PUD-R, Planned Unit Development Residential and to modify the allowed uses of approximately 8.6 acres of existing PUD-IP, Planned Unit Development Industrial Park. PROPOSED COMP LAND USE / DENSITY: Suburban/Low Density Residential something less than 4 units per acre EXISTING COMP LAND USE / DENSITY: Suburban/Low Density Residential with something less than 4 units per acre

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