Applicant Property Owner Catholic Diocese of Richmond Public Hearing June 13, 2018 (Deferred by Planning Commission, May 9, 2018) City Council Election District Princess Anne Agenda Item D3 Request Modification of Conditions (Conditional Use Permit for a Church approved by City Council in 1989 & modified in 1990, 2010, and 2014) Staff Recommendation Approval Staff Planner Jonathan Sanders Location 2304 Salem Road GPIN 1484153136 Site Size 8.62 acres AICUZ Less than 65 db DNL Watershed Southern Rivers Existing Land Use and Zoning District Church, single-family dwelling / R-15 Residential Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning Districts North Cultivated field, single-family dwelling / R-15 Residential South Salem Road Single-family dwelling, cultivated field / R-15 Residential East Cultivated field / R-15 Residential West Cultivated field, single-family dwelling / R-15 Residential Page 1
Background and Summary of Proposal This request was deferred at the May 9, 2018 Planning Commission public hearing to provide more time for the applicant to complete preliminary stormwater management strategy revisions. Since the deferral, the Development Service Center has indicated that the preliminary stormwater management strategy has the potential to successfully comply with stormwater regulations for the site. The subject 8.62 acre site is currently zoned R-15 Residential District and consists of a church, two mobile units, and a single-family dwelling. The original Conditional Use Permit for was approved by City Council in 1989 and modified in 1990. In 2010, the church was granted an approval by City Council to locate temporary mobile units behind the sanctuary for a period of five years. In 2014, City Council approved a modification that permitted the mobile units to remain on the site for an additional five years. The church is now requesting to expand the existing church building from approximately 11,250 to 18,500 square feet. The expansion requires a modification to the Conditional Use Permit and includes a tower and entrance nave on the west side of the building and a 6,812 square-foot addition on the north side of the building. The northern addition includes space for administrative offices, restrooms, a kitchen, classrooms and a gathering space. These proposed expansions eliminate the need for the mobile units; therefore, the structures will be removed from the property. The plan also depicts an extension of the parking lot by 35 additional spaces. The number of parking spaces proposed meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The exterior façade of the proposed building additions will mimic the architectural style and materials of the existing church building. Smooth and split-face concrete masonry units are proposed, as well as a stucco finish in a neutral tone above the masonry. A gray-colored standing seam metal roof is proposed on the entrance addition and administrative building. The proposed planting plan includes nine new trees in the parking lot and north of the sanctuary, and plants along the foundation of the building. Page 2
2 3 4 CUP Conditional Use Permit REZ Rezoning CRZ Conditional Rezoning 1 5 6 7 Zoning History # Request 1 MOD (Religious Use) Approved 11/25/2014 MOD (Religious Use) Approved 01/26/2010 CUP (Church and Education/Social Center) Approved 11/27/1990 CUP (Church) Approved 01/09/1989 2 SVR Approved 05/09/2000 3 SVR Approved 09/06/2016 4 CUP (Open Space Promotion) Approved 09/10/2002 5 MOD Approved 01/24/2012 CUP (Religious Facility) Approved 11/25/2008 6 CUP (Outdoor Recreation Facility) Approved 09/27/2011 CUP (Indoor and Outdoor Recreation Facility) Approved 02/03/2009 CUP (Outdoor Recreation Facility) Approved 03/26/2002 CRZ (O-2, B-2, R-10 and H-1 to Conditional AG-1) Approved 05/27/1997 7 CUP (Religious Facility) Approved 10/25/1994 Application Types MOD Modification of Conditions or Proffers NON Nonconforming Use STC Street Closure FVR Floodplain Variance ALT Alternative Compliance SVR Subdivision Variance Evaluation and Recommendation It is Staff s opinion that the proposed building expansions of the will complement the architectural design and character of the existing building and will have sufficient parking to meet the needs of the church. The proposal will not affect the compatibility of the church use with the surrounding area, and will improve the aesthetics of the site as the mobile units will be removed. As noted above, the DSC is confident that the submitted preliminary stormwater management strategy has the potential to successfully comply with stormwater regulations for the site. For the reasons stated above, Staff recommends approval of this application, subject to the conditions below. Page 3
Recommended Conditions 1. All conditions of the Conditional Use Permit granted by City Council on November 27, 1990 shall remain in effect. 2. The mobile units shall be removed from the site within 6 months of City Council approval. 3. When the site is developed, it shall be in substantial conformance with the submitted site layout exhibit entitled, ST. LUKE S CATHOLIC CHURCH ADDITION & RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT & LAYOUT PLAN, dated 10/20/2017, and prepared by Waller Todd & Sadler Architects, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file in the Department of Planning and Community Development. 4. The exterior of the proposed buildings shall substantially adhere in appearance, size and materials to the elevations entitled, ST. LUKE S CATHOLIC CHURCH ADDITION & RENOVATION, EXTERIOR MATERIAL FINISH COLOR ELEVATIONS, dated 11/21/2017, and prepared by Waller Todd & Sadler Architects, which have been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and are on file in the Department of Planning and Community Development. 5. The installation of plant material shall be, at a minimum, as depicted on the Landscape Plan entitled, ST. LUKE S CATHOLIC CHURCH ADDITION & RENOVATION, PLANTING PLAN, dated 10/20/2017, and prepared by Waller Todd & Sadler Architects, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file in the Department of Planning and Community Development. Further conditions may be required during the administration of applicable City Ordinances and Standards. Any site plan submitted with this application may require revision during detailed site plan review to meet all applicable City Codes and Standards. All applicable permits required by the City Code, including those administered by the Department of Planning / Development Services Center and Department of Planning / Permits and Inspections Division, and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, are required before any uses allowed by this Use Permit are valid. The applicant is encouraged to contact and work with the Crime Prevention Office within the Police Department for crime prevention techniques and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts and strategies as they pertain to this site. Comprehensive Plan Recommendations The Comprehensive Plan identifies this site as being located within the Suburban Area. The general planning principles for the Suburban Area focus on creating and maintaining great neighborhoods through stability and sustainability; protecting and enhancing open spaces and places of cultural and historical significance; and creating and maintaining a transportation system that provides connectivity and mobility. Achieving these goals requires that all land use activities either maintain or enhance the existing neighborhood through compatibility with surroundings, quality and attractiveness of site and buildings, improved mobility, environmental responsibility, livability, and effective buffering with respect to type, size, intensity and relationship to the surrounding uses. Natural and Cultural Resources Impacts There are no known significant cultural resources associated with the site. Page 4
The site is located in the Southern Rivers Watershed. Drainage in the Southern Rivers watershed is highly impacted by the presence of high ground water, poorly draining soils, and high water surface elevations in downstream receiving waters. Traffic Impacts Street Name Present Volume Present Capacity Generated Traffic Salem Road 3,535 ADT 1 13,600ADT 1 (LOS 4 C ) Existing Land Use 2-740 ADT 16,200 ADT 1 (LOS 4 E ) Proposed Land Use 3-740 ADT 1 Average Daily Trips 2 as defined by a church with 400 seats in the main gathering space Public Utility Impacts 3 as defined by a church with 400 seats in the main gathering space 4 LOS = Level of Service Water & Sewer The site is currently connected to City water and sanitary sewer. Page 5
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