10 April 10, 2013 Public Hearing APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER: CHALICE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, INC.

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1 10 April 10, 2013 Public Hearing APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER: CHALICE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, INC. REQUEST: Conditional Use Permit for Religious Use (Church) STAFF PLANNER: Stephen J. White ADDRESS / DESCRIPTION: 5612 Haden Road GPINS: ; ELECTION DISTRICT: BAYSIDE SITE SIZE: R-7.5 parcel: 2.23 acres R-10 parcel: 0.34 acres TOTAL: 2.57 acres AICUZ: Less than 65 db DNL BACKGROUND / DETAILS OF PROPOSAL The applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit for a church. There is an existing church building of approximately 9,000 square feet located on the larger of two parcels owned by the church. The two parcels are separated by a 20-foot wide right-of-way that connects Haden Road to a 14.4-acre parcel owned by the City of Virginia Beach, which consists of open space and a neighborhood park with playground. The 2.23-acre parcel owned by church was platted in 1956 (MB 41, PG 45) and the oldest portion of the church building was constructed in The smaller 0.34-acre parcel is occupied by an asphalt parking lot that, according to the applicant, is also used by neighborhood residents visiting the park and playground. The applicant desires to expand the church building with an addition of 11,797 square feet of floor area that will primarily consist of a multipurpose fellowship hall. The new construction will extend from the rear (north) side of the existing church building for a distance of approximately 180 feet parallel to Haden Road, continuing the 30-foot setback of the exterior wall of the existing church; the setback meets the requirement of the Zoning Ordinance. This part of the addition is two stories in height due to the multiple purpose character of the space, which will include recreational games. The second part of the addition will add approximately 45 feet to the existing portion of the building that is parallel to the eastern property line. The interior layout of the church after the construction of the addition is such that the orientation in Page 1

2 regard to the principal entry to the building will now be the north side of the building, which includes a new entrance with a large Commons and Gallery situated directly on the interior side of that access. This new entrance to and from the building is adjacent to a new parking lot of 21 spaces (includes 5 handicap-access spaces). The vehicular access point to the parking lot is located on Haden Road. The number of parking spaces is sufficient since the church addition does not require additional parking spaces. Since there is no expansion to the church sanctuary, which is the main auditorium for the church, there is no requirement for additional parking. The exterior design of the addition is complementary to the existing building while also providing a contemporary presence to the overall site. Exterior materials include brown exterior of the addition consists of masonry, horizontal metal panels, glass walls, and metal roofing. The existing church building will be renovated by including some of the exterior materials used on the addition, such as the masonry along the lower portion of the façade. A trellis structure will also be added to the front and a portion of the eastern side of the existing building. The applicant s initial application submission proposed use of three Windspire wind turbines, which are shown on the site plan as well as the building rendering. Self-standing wind energy conversion systems (WECS), however, are neither a permitted or conditional use in the R-7.5 Residential District. The applicant is aware of this and understands that approval of the Use Permit for the expansion of the church will not include approval of the three WECS. Staff is considering alternatives for amending the Zoning Ordinance to address these types of situations; the applicant intends to pursue approval of the Windspires if such an amendment is adopted. LAND USE AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXISTING LAND USE: Religious use (church) SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North: Little Creek South: Haden Road Single-family Dwellings / R-7.5 Residential District East: Diamond Springs Park and pump station / P-1 Preservation Single-family Dwellings / R-10 Residential District West: Haden Road Single-family Dwellings / R-7.5 Residential District NATURAL RESOURCE AND CULTURAL FEATURES: Vegetation on the site consists of field grass, shrubs, and trees. The northern portion of the site is adjacent to the Little Creek Reservoir. A wide vegetated buffer, which will remain, is located along that shoreline. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Suburban Area. The policies for the Suburban Area allow for the guidance and protection of the overall character, economic value, and aesthetic quality of the City s stable neighborhoods while reinforcing the suburban characteristics of commercial centers and other non-residential areas that make-up part of the Suburban Area. The submitted plans are generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan s design and land use recommendations. There are, however, recommendations provided in the Evaluation section of this report that, if implemented, will enhance the consistency of the proposal to the Page 2

3 policies of the Comprehensive Plan. IMPACT ON CITY SERVICES TRAFFIC: The proposed entrance on Haden Road will need to be designed in accordance with the City of Virginia Beach Public Works Specifications and Standards. WATER AND SEWER: This site must connect to the City water and sewer systems. A sewer and pump station analysis for pump station 314 will be required during development site plan review to determine if there is adequate capacity. EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION The applicant proposes to construct an addition to an existing church building, renovate the exterior of the existing building, and develop the site with associated parking and landscaping. The existing church was constructed in 1957, and no record of the church being granted a Use Permit has been found; therefore, to construct the building addition and to develop the site as proposed, a Conditional Use Permit is necessary. The applicant s request for a Use Permit, if granted, will allow the addition of 11,797 square feet of floor area to an existing church with a floor area of approximately 9,000 square feet. The addition will be used as a multipurpose fellowship hall. The proposed construction work includes renovation of the exterior of the existing building using the exterior materials and color palette of the exterior of the building addition. The resulting building will retain its existing neighborhood church character, ensuring continued compatibility with the surrounding single-family residential community, while also introducing contemporary design elements. The building construction, landscaping, and associated site improvements will enhance this entrance to the Diamond Springs neighborhood. The proposed use, site plan, and building plans, are consistent with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan for the Suburban Area. There are, however, improvements that should be made to the site plan and building elevations to achieve greater consistency with the Suburban Area Design Guidelines. The design for the building façade parallel to Haden Road lacks sufficient detail and visual relief for a two-story wall within 30 feet of Haden Road. This can be readily addressed by the architect through a variety of methods, including, for example, slight projections of the façade at balanced intervals, that continue the material and color of the first floor level to the level of the roof eaves. Landscape can also be instrumental in breaking up the mass of the building along Haden Road. Thus, a condition of this Use Permit is recommended below that will require enhanced landscaping between the Haden Road right-of-way and the western façade of the building. In sum, staff recommends approval of the requested Use Permit with the conditions below. Page 3

4 CONDITIONS 1. Except as modified by any other condition of this Use Permit, the site shall be developed substantially in accordance with the submitted Preliminary Site Plan of Chalice Christian Church at 5612 Haden Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia, prepared by Site Improvements Associates, dated February 1, Said plans have been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and are on file on the Planning Department. 2. Except as modified by any other condition of this Use Permit, the addition and modifications to the existing building shall be constructed substantially in accordance with the submitted building elevations for the north, south, east, and west facades, entitled Chalice Christian Church at Diamond Springs Center, 5612 Haden Road, Virginia Beach, VA, prepared by Dills Architects, as well as the perspective rendering of the north and east facades, entitled the same. Building materials, architectural elements, and colors shall be substantially as depicted on the elevations and rendering. Said elevations and rendering have been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and are on file on the Planning Department. 3. The three Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) identified on the site plan referenced by Condition 1 as Proposed Windspire Turbines (3) and as shown on the rendering referenced by Condition 2 are not permitted and shall not be installed. 4. At or prior to the time of development site plan submission, the applicant shall meet with staff of the Current Planning Division to discuss revisions to the west façade of the building and enhancements to the landscape plantings between the Haden Road right-of-way and the west building façade. The revisions decided upon at said meeting, shall be included on the plans submitted during development site plan review. NOTE: 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. Page 4

5 AERIAL OF SITE LOCATION Page 5

6 PROPOSED SITE PLAN Page 6

7 RENDERING OF NORTH AND WEST SIDES OF BUILDING Page 7

8 ELEVATION DRAWING OF WEST SIDE OF PROPOSED BUILDING Page 8

9 ELEVATION DRAWING OF EAST SIDE OF PROPOSED BUILDING Page 9

10 ELEVATION DRAWINGS OF NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF PROPOSED BUILDING Page 10

11 2 3 1 ZONING HISTORY # DATE REQUEST ACTION 1 01/08/2002 Use Permit (Fuel Sales) Approved 2 03/14/2006 Use Permit (Self-Storage) Approved 3 01/27/2009 Use Permit (Residential Kennel) Approved Page 11

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