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City of Manassas, VirginiaPlanning Commission Meeting

AGENDA

Planning Commission Meeting9027 Center Street

Manassas, VA 20110Second Floor Conference Room

Wednesday, June 07, 2017

Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance - 7:30 p.m.

Roll Call and Determination of a Quorum

1. Approval of the Minutes

1.1 May 3, 2017 Planning Commission Meeting MinutesMay 3, 2017 Draft Meeting Minutes

2. Citizens’ Comments – Other Than Agenda Items

The citizens' comments portion of the agenda is set aside for those citizens who wish toaddress the Planning Commission for less than three minutes each on topics that are notscheduled for a public hearing.

3. Other Business

3.1 SD #17-46 Manassas Gateway Commercial/The Landing at Cannon Branch (Staff: Matt Arcieri, AICP, Planning and Zoning Manager)Staff MemorandumAttachment 1. Location MapAttachment 2. Subdivision PlatAttachment 3. Final Subdivision Plat Requirements Checklist

3.2 Monthly Update - Pending Land Use Cases (Staff: Matt Arcieri, AICP, Planning & Zoning Manager)Pending Land Use Cases - June 2017

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3.3 Commendation for Vice Chairman Bruce Wood

Adjournment

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DRAFT

MINUTESCity of Manassas

Planning CommissionPublic Hearing Meeting

May 3, 2017 – 7:30 p.m.

Members Present: Bruce Wood – Vice-ChairmanKen JohnsonRussell HarrisonRobert SchilppElaine TrautweinMartha Wilson

Members Absent: Harry Clark – Chairman

Staff: Matthew Arcieri – Planning & Zoning Services ManagerKelly Davis – Senior PlannerDonna Bellows – Boards and Commissions Clerk

CALL TO ORDERThe Vice Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

DETERMINATION OF A QUORUMClerk took the roll, and a quorum was determined.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 19, 2017Mr. Schilpp motioned to approve the minutes as submitted. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE.

COMMITTEE REPORTSNone

CITIZENS’ COMMENT TIME (other than agenda items)No citizens came forward to speak.

NEW BUSINESS

SUP #2017-029950 Wellington RoadMetz Middle School Communication Tower

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Ms. Davis stated that the applicant is requesting to remove and replace an existing 80-foot metal light pole used for illumination of an existing baseball field with a new 100-foot metal pole that will have telecommunication antennas mounted at the top (total height of 106 feet) and relocated athletic field lights remounted at the 80 feet level.

Staff finds that the applicant’s proposal is consistent with the comprehensive plan and, with the proposed mitigating conditions, is compatible with adjacent land uses. Staff recommendedapproval of SUP #2017-02, Metz Middle School Telecommunication Tower, as conditioned dated April 28, 2017.

Applicant, Tracy Themack with Donohue and Sterns, issued a handout of a proposal descriptionwhich concurred with staff’s recommendation. She added that Milestone performed a community outreach regarding the project and only received two emails in reference to technical questions about the structure.

Planning Commission Discussion Spillover of the lighting in the nearby neighborhood Explanation of “Need for Improved Coverage” document Responsibility for removing the poles once they become obsolete Process of additional provider being added to the pole Public outreach

Citizens’ CommentsFrances Brier, 9609 Garden Street, spoke in opposition of the project.

Mr. Johnson motioned to close the public hearing. Ms. Wilson seconded the motion.

Roll Call by Clerk:

The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

Mr. Johnson motioned to recommend approval of SUP #2017-02 as submitted. Mr. Schilppseconded the motion.

Roll Call by Clerk:

Mr. Johnson YMs. Wilson YVice-Chair Woods YMr. Schilpp YMs. Trautwein Y

Mr. Johnson YMr. Schilpp YVice Chair Wood YMs. Trautwein YMs. Wilson Y 4

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The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

SUP #2017-058750 Weems RoadWeems Elementary Schooland SUP #2017-069075 Park AvenueHaydon Elementary School

Ms. Davis stated that due to the continued growth in student population, the City of Manassas School Board is requesting a special use permit condition amendment to extend the use of up to six modular classrooms at Weems Elementary School and up to four modular classrooms at Haydon Elementary School. These facilities will be used until 2023 to coincide with the completion of the Dean Elementary School replacement facility recommended in the adopted Capital Improvement Plan.

Staff recommended approval of SUP #2017-05, Weems Elementary School and SUP #2017-06, Haydon Elementary School, as conditioned dated April 28, 2017.

Planning Commission Discussion School boundary redrawn The trailers will be removed once the new school is built Reason for the increase in student population Security protocol for the trailers Previous security and facility issues Number of students in trailer classrooms Statistical learning data of students taught in trailers vs. students taught in classrooms

Applicant, Russ Helton, had nothing further to add to the staff report, but he addressed the concerns of the Commissioners. He stated that the school system’s long-range goal is to get away from using trailers. He expressed his appreciation to the Planning Commission for supporting the School Board when the trailers are needed.

Citizens’ Comments Frances Brier, 9609 Garden Street, spoke in favor of the project.

Ms. Wilson motioned to close the public hearing for SUP #2017-05 and SUP #2017-06. Ms. Trautwein seconded the motion.

Roll Call by Clerk:Ms. Wilson YMs. Trautwein YVice Chair Wood YMr. Harrison YMr. Johnson YMr. Schilpp Y

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The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

Mr. Schilpp motioned to recommend approval for SUP #2017-05 as submitted. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion.

Roll Call by Clerk:

The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

Mr. Schilpp motioned to recommend approval for SUP #2017-06 as submitted. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion.

Roll Call by Clerk:

The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

OTHER BUSINESS

Monthly Updates – Pending Land Use Cases

Mr. Arcieri informed the Commission of the approved and pending land use cases. He also informed them that the July Planning Commission meeting will be cancelled unless required for a public hearing for the proposed fire station.

Vice Chairman Wood informed the Commission that his term expires in June, and he is moving to Richmond in August.

ADJOURNMENT

Ms. Wilson motioned to adjourn the meeting. The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE and the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

_________________________________________________ ________________Bruce Wood, Vice Chairman Date

_________________________________________________ ________________ Donna Bellows, Planning Commission Clerk Date

Mr. Schilpp YMr. Harrison YVice Chair Wood YMr. Johnson YMs. Trautwein YMs. Wilson Y

Mr. Schilpp YMr. Harrison YVice Chair Wood YMr. Johnson YMs. Trautwein YMs. Wilson Y

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TO: Planning Commission

FROM: Matthew D. Arcieri, AICP, Planning and Zoning Manager

DATE: June 2, 2017

RE: SD #17-46 Manassas Gateway Commercial/ The Landing at Cannon Branch

Attached is a subdivision plat for a portion of the Manassas Gateway commercial property for review and approval. This plat will create a separate parcel (Parcel 1-A on attached subdivision plat) for the proposed brewery building and associated parking. Pursuant to Section 106-5(5) of the City subdivision ordinance, this plat requires Planning Commission and City Council approval.

The attached subdivision plat meets all requirements of the City subdivision ordinance, zoning ordinance, and Design and Construction Standards Manual. Pursuant to the state code, absent specific deficiencies in these requirements, the plat shall be approved.

Attachment:

1. Location Map2. Subdivision Plat3. Final Subdivision Plat Requirements Checklist

MEMORANDUMCITY OF MANASSAS

Department of Community Development

Phone: 703-257-8223 Fax: 703-257-5117

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1. This map is intended for reference purposes only. The

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accuracy or completeness of this map information. Any

determination of topography or contours, or any

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Final Subdivision Plat Requirements: CASE #SD-17-46

Provided (Yes, No, or N/A)

Requirements (City Code Section 106-103, Unless Otherwise Noted Below)

YES Prepared by certified professional engineer or land surveyor (seal on each sheet).YES Source of title of the owner of the land subdivided and the place of record of the last

instrument in the chain of titleYES Owner’s consent and dedication with notary certification block including the following

statement:“The platting or dedication of the following described land (here insert a correct description of the land subdivided) is with the free consent and in accordance with the desire of the undersigned owners, proprietors, and trustees, if any.”

YES Surveyor’s certification block (see DCSM 2-509)YES Planning Commission review and recommended approval block (if not eligible for

administrative approval)YES Council Approval block (if not eligible for administrative approval)N/A Zoning Administrator approval block (if eligible for administrative approval)YES Recordation blockYES Annotated north arrowYES Vicinity mapYES Meridian which the bearings are referenced to and method of establishmentYES Statement that iron pipes will be setYES All resultant areas of recorded parcels shall be platted and shownYES Area tabulationYES Individual lots identified by separate and sequential numbers (no addresses)YES Existing and proposed tax map numbers and all adjoining parcelsYES Subdivision, parcel, and lot boundaries with bearings and distances and/or complete

curve dataYES Area of each lot and /or parcel shown within its boundaries YES 100 year flood boundary (where applicable)YES Proposed and existing easements with proper annotationYES Proposed and existing streets (with centerlines, bearings, distances and curve data for

the rights-of way, and right-of-way dedication annotated with the phrase “Hereby dedicated for public street purposes.”)

N/A Vacated streets and parcelsN/A Location of geodetic control monuments within boundaries (if applicable) and

accompanying note (see DCSM 2-509 & 2-1004)

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Planning Commission Monthly Update – Pending Land Use Cases June 7, 2017 CC= City Council; PC= Planning Commission

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Case Name Date Submitted

Staff Assigned

Address/ Description Status

REZ #16-04; Tillett Square 6/20/16 Davis 9522 Fairview Ave. and 8812 Wesley Ave.; Rezone ±5.8 acres from R-1 and R-5, with proffers and HOD to B-3.5, with proffers and HOD. The project would allow 70 townhouses and six single-family detached homes, including the adaptive reuse of two historic buildings as single-family detached homes.

Application accepted: 6/24/16 ARB Worksession: 12/13/16 PC hearing: TBD

SUP #16-05; Mathis Trucks Unlimited

3/2/16 Davis 9107 Mathis Ave.; SUP to allow motor vehicle repair. The repair use will be limited to the installation of motor vehicle parts sold at the “Trucks Unlimited” retail store located onsite.

Application accepted: 3/2/16 PC recommended denial: 7/6/16 CC hearing: 6/19/17

SUP #17-02; Metz Middle School Telecommunication Tower

1/13/16 Davis 9950 Wellington Road; SUP for placement of a 106-ft tall wireless communication tower located on replacement athletic field light.

Application accepted: 1/18/16 PC recommended approval: 5/3/17 CC hearing: 6/19/17

SUP #17-03; Fire & Rescue Station #21

3/8/17 Arcieri 9650 Shannon Lane; SUP for a public facility (fire and rescue station).

Application accepted: 3/8/17 PC hearing: TDB

SUP #17-04 & REZ #17-02; Pierce Funeral Home

3/6/17 Davis 9609 Center Street & 9406 Stonewall Road; SUP amendment and concurrent rezoning from R-5 to I-1 to permit a columbarium in conjunction with the existing funeral home.

Application accepted: 3/10/17 PC hearing: 8/2/17

SUP #17-05 & SUP #17-06; Weems and Haydon Elementary Schools

3/30/17 Davis SUP to extend the use of modular classrooms at Weems and Haydon Elementary Schools to coincide with the replacement of Dean Elementary School.

Application accepted: 3/30/17 PC recommended approval: 5/3/17 CC hearing: 6/19/17

SUP #17-07; American Disposal Services

5/17/17 Davis 10360-10370 Central Park Drive; SUP amendment to expand compressed natural gas truck fueling operations from 30 to 114 bays.

Application accepted: 5/19/17 PC hearing: TBD

SUP #17-08; Wireless Telecommunication Tower

5/18/17 Davis 9640 Liberia Avenue; SUP to replace an existing light pole with a 30-ft replacement pole with 1 Verizon Wireless small cell antenna.

Application accepted: 5/19/17 PC hearing: TBD

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