01SN0101-OCT25.pdfOctober 25, 2000 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
01SN0101
Donna S. Snyder/Gerald B. Snyder
Matoaca Magisterial District
15206 Fern Hollow Court
REOUEST: Conditional Use to permit a family day care home in a Residential Townhouse (R-
TH) District.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
A family day care home within an existing single family residence is planned.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS ON PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Reconm~end approval for the following reasons:
The family day care home, if properly conditioned, should be compatible with
surrounding residential development. Family day care homes have been approved
in other similar neighborhoods throughout the County and have operated without
any apparent adverse impact on area residences.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE Community Through Excellence in Public Service.
Through the Conditional Use process and the imposition of the recommended
conditions, land use compatibility with area residential development can be further
ensured.
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER MAY PROFFER
CONDITIONS. THE CONDITIONS NOTED WITH "STAFF/CPC" WERE AGREED UPON
BY BOTH STAFF AND THE COMMISSION. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "STAFF" ARE
RECOMMENDED SOLELY BY STAFF. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "CPC" ARE
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.)
CONDITIONS
(STAFF/CPC
(STAFF/CPC
1. This Conditional Use shall be granted to and for Donna S. Snyder
and Gerald B. Snyder, exclusively, and shall not be transferable nor
mn with the land. (P)
2. The number of children permitted at any one time shall not exceed
twelve (12) excluding children who are related by adoption, blood
or marriage to the applicants. (P)
(STAFF/CPC 3. There shall be no additions or alterations to the existing structure to
accommodate this use. (P)
(STAFF/CPC 4. There shall be no signs permitted to identify this use. (P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
North terminus of Fern Hollow Court and better known as 15206 Fern Hollow Court. Tax
ID 718-668-4264 (Sheet 15).
Existing:
R-TH with Conditional Use Planned Development
Size:
.4 acre
Single family residential
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Ad)acent Zoning and Land Use:
North, South, East and West - R-TH with Conditional Use Planned Development; Single
family residential.
UTILITIES
Public Water System:
There is an existing six (6) inch water line extending along the southeastern side of Fern
Hollow Court, adjacent to the request site. Use of the public water system is required by
County Code. The existing dwelling is connected to the public water system.
Public Wastewater System:
There is an existing eight (8) inch wastewater collector extending along Fern Hollow Court
and continuing along the western boundary of the request site. Use of the public
wastewater system is required by County Code. The existing dwelling is connected to the
public wastewater system.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The proposed use will have no additional impact on these facilities.
~IES
Fire Service and Transportation:
The proposed use will have a minimal impact on the existing transportation network and
fire/rescue services.
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
The request site lies within the boundaries of the Upper Swift Creek Plan which suggests
the property is appropriate for residential use of 2.0 units per acre or less.
Area Development Trends:
The request property is located within Ashbrook Subdivision. Adjacent properties are
zoned residentially and are occupied by single family residences or are vacant.
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Zoning History:
On December 14, 1983, the Board of Supervisors, upon a favorable recommendation from
the Planning Commission, approved a rezoning to allow a mixed use development
consisting of residential, commercial, office and recreational uses for the Ashbrook
Development (83S190). The subject site was included in that request.
Site Design:
A plat submitted with the application depicts an existing single family residence located on
the request site with access to Fern Hollow Court via a driveway. The backyard and
planned play area are shown enclosed by a four (4) foot high fence. Condition 3 would
preclude any additions to the existing dwelling to accommodate the use. Condition 4
would preclude a sign to identify the use.
While a family day care home, as described in the Zoning Ordinance does not limit the
number of children permitted to be cared for, there have been concerns recently about what
impact an unlimited number of children may have on a neighborhood. Condition 2,
limiting the number of children, is recommended to address those concerns.
CONCLUSIONS
As noted herein, the applicants are requesting a family day care home. The Zoning Ordinance
permits the keeping of a maximum of five (5) children by right in a residential district. Approval
of this request would increase the number of children permitted to a maximum of twelve (12) at
any one time, excluding children related to the applicants. (Condition 2)
The proposed family day care home, if properly conditioned, should have no adverse impact on
the surrounding neighborhood. Similar family day care homes have been approved in other
neighborhoods and have operated without any apparent adverse impact on area residences. The
conditions are similar to conditions imposed upon other family day care homes, and are designed
to ensure land use compatibility with existing area residential development (Conditions I through
4). Therefore approval of this request, subject to the conditions, is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (9/19/00):
The applicants accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
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On motion of Mr. Marsh, seconded by Mr. Cunningham, the Commission recommended
approval of this request subject to the conditions on page 2.
AYES: Unanimous
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, October 25, 2000, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take
under consideration this request.
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