2 December 14, 2011 Public Hearing APPLICANT / PROPERTY OWNER:

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1 2 December 14, 2011 Public Hearing APPLICANT / PROPERTY OWNER: BUDDHIST EDUCATIONAL CENTER OF AMERICA DONG HUNG TEMPLE, INC. STAFF PLANNER: Karen Prochilo REQUEST: Modification of a Conditional Use Permit for a religious use approved by the City Council on April 12, ADDRESS / DESCRIPTION: 423 Davis Street GPIN: ELECTION DISTRICT: KEMPSVILLE SITE SIZE: 112,294 square feet AICUZ: Less than 65 db DNL SUMMARY OF REQUEST The applicant is requesting to modify a Conditional Use Permit approved by City Council on April 12, 2011 to allow changes to the site plan layout and building elevations. The applicant initially proposed a plan to be completed in two phases. The first phase included the existing one-story structure with a proposed addition as the residence for the monks and an existing two-story structure with a proposed addition as the initial temple for worship. The proposed addition to the existing one-story structures is no longer part of Phase I. The proposed addition to the two-story will be increased in size. Furthermore a one-story 36 x 80 Buddha Hall will be added between these two existing buildings. The parking will now accommodate 40 spaces. The parking is depicted as gravel for Phase I and paved during Phase II. A 22 x 26 metal storage building will be added to the rear of the site during the first phase. Under Phase II, a two-story addition to the Buddha Hall is proposed which will eliminate the one-story structure used for the monks residence. The enlarged Buddha Hall will become the Great Compassion Hall. Prior to the construction of the Great Compassion Hall, another addition to the two-story temple will Page 1

2 be built in order for this space to become the residence for the monks. Structures for the use of visiting monks and storage are also proposed in Phase II. The Conditional Use Permit allowing a religious use was approved by the City Council on April 12, The Conditional Use Permit has five conditions. The applicant is adding conditions for the revised site layout and building elevations as well as landscaping buffer. LAND USE AND PLAN INFORMATION EXISTING LAND USE: A single family dwelling and an additional structure occupies the site SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North: Multi-family dwellings / A-12 Apartment District South: Single family dwelling/ B-2 Community Business District East: Davis Street Single family dwellings / B-2 Community Business District West: Multi-family dwellings / A-18 Apartment District NATURAL RESOURCE AND CULTURAL FEATURES: The site is within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Stormwater quality and quantity will be addressed in accordance with the CBPA Ordinance and Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook. There are no cultural features or natural resources associated with this site. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan identifies this site as being in the Suburban Area. The general planning principles for the Suburban Area focus on preserving and protecting the overall character, economic value, and aesthetic quality of stable neighborhoods. Furthermore, the Comprehensive Plan reinforces the suburban characteristics of non-residential areas within the Suburban Area. This is accomplished by providing a high quality and attractiveness of site and buildings and compatibility with residential uses with respect to the type, size, and intensity of the proposed use and effective buffering. (pp. 3-1, 3-2) CITY SERVICES MASTER TRANSPORTATION PLAN (MTP) / CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP): Davis Street in the vicinity of this application is considered a two-lane undivided collector/local street. No roadway Capital Improvement Program projects are slated for this segment of roadway. Currently, this segment of roadway is functioning at a LOS C or better. TRAFFIC: Street Name Present Volume Present Capacity Davis Street 4,927 ADT 1 6,200 ADT 1 (Level of Service C ) 9,900 ADT 1 (Level of Service D ) / Capacity 11,100 ADT 1 (Level of Service E ) Generated Traffic Existing Land Use 2 82 ADT Proposed Land Use ADT 1 Average Daily Trips 2 as defined by 6,900 SF temple (Phase II )& 1 house 3 as defined by 8,444 SF temple (Phase II )& 2 house type structures Page 2

3 The land use for a Buddhist temple does not exist in the ITE Trip Generation manual, trip generation rates for a church on a Saturday were used instead. The proposed site plan shows one unsignalized entrance on Davis Street. The proposed site plan shows a 24 wide entrance; Public Works Standards require a minimum 30 entrance for non-residential uses. To comply with the Public Works Standards, 5 of the Subdivision Ordinance, and to match the adjacent property to the north, right-of-way improvements including sidewalk and curb and gutter will be required. Future comments will be forthcoming upon a site plan submission. WATER: This site currently connects to City water. There is a 6 inch City water main along Davis Street. The existing 5/8 water meter (City ID# ) can be used or upgraded to accommodate the proposed development. SEWER: This site is connected to City sanitary sewer. There is a 10 inch City gravity sanitary sewer main along Davis Street. The sanitary sewer and pump station analysis for HRSD Pump Station #007 is required to determine if future flows can be accommodated. STORMWATER: This proposal does not address the issue of site storm water drainage. Any storm water that falls on this site cannot be allowed to flow onto surrounding properties. This site must be designed so all storm water that falls onto the site in question is captured and channeled into the City s storm water drainage system or contained on site. A stormwater plan should be submitted for review to Development Services Center prior to review or issuance of any building permits. FIRE: A complete review will be done during the Development Services Center review process. EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION The proposed site plan modifications are generally consistent with the land use principles of the Comprehensive Plan and reflect appropriate height, scale, and mass between the proposed building environment and the adjacent residential area and uses. Building materials should be of high quality and applied consistently to all structures on the site. Signage should be consistent in color and theme with the primary building. The modified plan should incorporate design guidelines presented in the Special Area Development Guidelines outlined in the Comprehensive Plan Reference Handbook for site design, screening, landscaping, and lighting guidance of non-residential uses that adjoin residential areas. Native evergreen trees should be included in this redesign to provide screening during the loss of leaves by the deciduous trees. Outdoor lighting should provide sufficient illumination for the use without projecting light and glare onto adjacent properties. Lighting for this proposal should be designed as an integral part of the architecture to be as unobtrusive as possible. Staff recommends approval of this requested modification, as conditioned below. CONDITIONS 1. Obtain all necessary alteration permits and a Certificate of Occupancy for the change of use from the Page 3

4 Department of Planning Permits and Inspections Division and the Fire Department before occupancy and the use of the existing building for a religious facility. 2. With Phase II, curb and gutter may be required. 3. Submit a site plan to the Department of Planning Development Services Center for the development of the required parking, stormwater management and landscaping improvements to this site. 4. All statues shall meet the required front yard, rear yard and side yard setbacks. 5. Prior to installation of paved parking lot lighting, submit a photometric plan for review and approval. 6. When the property is developed, it shall be developed substantially as shown on the exhibits entitled Buddhist Education Center of America (Center) Sheets 1-7 of 7 undated, a copy of which is on file with the Virginia Beach Department of Planning. 7. Existing landscape buffer around perimeter of property to remain and should be enhanced with native evergreen trees against any residential. 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 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY Page 6

7 EXISTING SITE PLAN Page 7

8 DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE I Page 8

9 PROPOSED SITE PLAN PHASE I Page 9

10 DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE II Page 10

11 PROPOSED SITE PLAN PHASE II Page 11

12 BUILDING RENDERING & SIGN Page 12

13 ZONING HISTORY # DATE REQUEST ACTION 1 04/12/2011 Conditional Use Permit (Religious Use) Granted 12/03/2003 Non-conforming Granted 2 03/27/2001 Conditional Use Permit (Church) Granted 3 05/09/2000 Conditional Use Permit (Bulk Storage) Granted 4 08/27/1996 Conditional Use Permit (Bulk Storage) Withdrawn before CC 03/09/1994 Conditional Use Permit (Auto Sales) Granted 5 02/11/1992 Variance Granted 12/12/1983 Conditional Rezoning (B-2 to A-1) Granted 6 09/17/1991 Conditional Use Permit (Rehab Center) Granted 7 08/24/1987 Conditional Use Permit (Storage Yard) Granted 8 02/04/1985 Conditional Rezoning (B-2 to A-2) Granted 9 03/16/1981 Conditional Rezoning (B-2 to A-1) Granted Page 13

14 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Page 14

15 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Page 15