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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/28/2024 - ABoone Real Estate - Special Use Permit for mini-warehouse and Rezone - Edgebrook Road-CatawbaABoone Real Estate, Inc. •Rezone approximately 16.27 acres of land from R-3C, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential District with conditions, to C-2C, High Intensity Commercial with conditions; •Obtain a special use permit for mini-warehouse on approximately 19.73 acres zoned C-2C, High Intensity Commercial District with conditions; and •Amend the proffered conditions on 32.323 acres of land zoned C-2C, High Intensity Commercial District with conditions, and R-3C, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential District with conditions. Board of Supervisors Public Hearing May 28, 2024 Location Map2 Project Site •1300 & 1400 blocks of Edgebrook Road •32.32 acres •Currently Vacant •Proposed Uses: Mini- Warehouse, Townhouses, and other commercial/office uses •Previously rezoned in 2022 from R-1 to C-2 and R-3 3 Photographs4 Photographs5 Photographs6 Photographs7 Original concept for R-1 zoned property was a continuation of the Fairways at Hanging Rock subdivision. There were approximately 93 single family residences shown on this concept plan. Property was then rezoned in 2022 (September). 2022 Rezoning Timeline: •February 2022 – Original Petition •Rezone 7.3 acres to C-2 to construct a hotel and professional / medical offices •Rezone 25.01 acres to R-3 to construct townhomes•March 2022- Community Meeting •Approximately 420 Notices Sent Out •Approximately 120 Citizens in Attendance •July 2022 – Revised Petition •Rezone 3.46 acres to C-2 to construct a four-story hotel •Rezone 28.86 acres to R-3 to construct 80 townhomes Site plan for “Edgebrook Park” was approved by Roanoke County in January 2024 for a public road and 50 townhouses. 8 Property Background 9 Property Background Existing Proffered Development Plans 10 Zoning Background The Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance defines a mini-warehouse as “a building designed to provide rental storage space in cubicles where each cubicle has a maximum floor area of four hundred (400) square feet. Each cubicle shall be enclosed by walls and ceiling and have a separate entrance for the loading and unloading of stored goods.” The mini-warehouse use type requires a special use permit in the C-2, High Intensity Commercial, district and is subject to use and design standards listed in Section 30-85-19 of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance. 11 Zoning Background The County Zoning Ordinance defines townhouses as “a grouping of three (3) or more attached single family dwellings in a row in which each unit has its own front and rear access to the outside, no unit is located over another unit, and each unit is separated from any other unit by one (1) or more common walls.” Townhouses are permitted in the R-3, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential District subject to use and design standards listed in Section 30- 82-14 of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance. Community Outreach •Community meeting hosted by the applicant on Monday April 29th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. •American Legion Facility located at 710 Apperson Drive •Approximately 14 citizens in attendance 12 13 Concept Plan 14 Concept Plan Commercial Area A (16.27 acres): Mini-warehouse (Self-Storage) Only Commercial Area B (3.37 acres): Office Uses General Office Medical Office Laboratory Commercial Uses Personal Services Restaurant, General (No Drive Through) Retail Sales Veterinary Hospital/Clinic Mini-warehouse (Self-Storage). Zoning Existing Zoning •C-2C and R-3C 15 Surrounding Zoning •R-1 Future Land Use16 Development •Development is a future land use area where most new neighborhood development will occur, including large-scale planned developments which mix residential with retail and office uses. •The proposed rezoning to amend proffered conditions on property zoned R-3C is consistent with the Development future land use designation •The proposed rezoning to C-2C and special use permit for a mini-warehouse use type are not consistent with the Development future land use designation Future Land Use17 Core •Core is a future land use area where high intensity urban development is encouraged. • Core areas may also be appropriate for larger-scale highway-oriented retail uses and regionally based shopping facilities. •The proposed rezoning to C-2C and special use permit for a mini- warehouse use type are consistent with the Core future land use designation •The existing and proposed zoning of R-3C is not consistent with the Core future land use designation. Future Land Use18 Neighborhood Conservation •Neighborhood Conservation is a future land use area where established single-family neighborhoods are delineated and the conservation of the existing development pattern is encouraged. •The proposed rezoning to C-2C and special use permit for a mini-warehouse use type are not consistent with the Neighborhood Conservation future land use designation Planning Commission Public Hearing – May 7, 2024 •Two (2) citizens spoke at the public hearing. One citizen had concerns about buffers and the noise generated by Interstate 81. The other citizen spoke in opposition to the project. •Prior to the public hearing, two (2) citizens emailed comments to staff. The first mentioned the green space located on the subject parcel which is indicated not to be disturbed, and the second questioned if the proffered conditions would remain on the property if the property was sold. •The Planning Commission discussed the project history, mini-warehouse use, buffers, noise, community outreach, proffered conditions, surrounding zoning and land uses, and the future land use. 19 Planning Commission The Planning Commission recommends approval of the application with the three (3) proffered conditions: 1.The townhomes and 2-story storage building shall be developed in substantial conformance with the Edgebrook Park Overall Development Plan (Exhibit B) dated March 22, 2024, prepared by Balzer and Associates, Inc. No grading or development shall take place in the areas designated as existing vegetation to remain as buffer, stream buffer or area to remain undisturbed as shown on the Edgebrook Park Overall Development Plan dated March 22, 2024, prepared by Balzer and Associates, Inc. Development of the remaining vacant areas of Commercial Area A and Commercial B shall be done in accordance with the applicable Roanoke County development regulations at the time of development and restricted to the uses stated in Proffer #3. 20 Planning Commission 2. The maximum building height for any structure shall be 45 feet. 3. The Property shall be limited to the following uses: Commercial Area A - Mini-warehouse (Self-Storage) Only Commercial Area B - Office Uses - General Office; Medical Office; Laboratory; Commercial Uses - Personal Services; Restaurant, General (No Drive Through); Retail Sales; Veterinary Hospital/Clinic; and Mini-warehouse (Self-Storage). 21 Questions? 22