02SN0210-June26.pdfMay 2!, 2002 CPC
June 26, 2002 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
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Joann Belinda Spears
Dale Magisterial District
5601 Dalebrook Drive
REQUEST: Conditional Use to permit a family day care home in a Residential (R-15) 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
Recomn~end approval tbr the tbtlowing reasons:
A. The family day care home, if properly conditioned, should be compatible with
sun'ounding 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.
B. Through the Conditional Use process and the imposition of the recommended
conditions, the residential character of the area will be maintained.
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY O~qNER MAY PROFFER
CONDITIONS. TIlE CONDITIONS NOTED WITH "STAFF/CPC" WERE AGREED UPON BY
BOTH STAFF AND THE COMMISSION. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "STAFF" ARE
Providing a FIRST CHOICE Community Through Excellence in Public Service.
RECOMMENDED SOLELY BY STAFF. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "CPC" ARE
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNiNG COMMISSION.)
CONDITIONS
(STAFF/CPC) 1.
(STAFF/CPC) 2.
(STAFF/CPC) 3.
Location:
This Conditional Use shall be granted to and for Joarm Belinda
Spears, exclusively, and shall not be transferable nor run with the
land. (P)
There shall be no exterior additions or alterations to the existing
structure to accommodate this use. (P)
There shall be no signs permitted to identiIy this use. (P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
East line of Dalebrook Drive, south of Cogbill Road and better known as 5601 Dalebrook
Drive. Tax ID 784-687-4527 (Sheet 12).
Existing Zoning:
Size:
R-15
0.5 acre
Existing Land Use:
Single family residential
Adiacent Zonin~ and Land Use:
North - A; Public/semi-public (church)
South and West - R-15; Single thmily residential
East - R- 15; Vacant (open space)
UTILITIES
Public Water System:
There is an existing eight (8) inch water line extending along the southwestern side of
Dalebrook Drive, adjacent to the site. Use of the public water system is required by County
Code. The existing home is connected to the public water system.
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Public Wastewater System:
There is an existing eight (8) inch wastewater collector extending along the northeast
boundary of the request site. Use of the public wastewater system is required by County
Code. The existing home is connected to the public wastewater system.
Drainage and Erosion:
ENVIRONMENTAL
The proposed use will have no impact on these facilities.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
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 Central Area Plan which suggests the
property is appropriate for residential use of 2.51 to 4 dwelling units per acre.
Area Development Trends:
The request property is located within the ~vleadow Oaks Subdivision. Adjacent properties
are zoned agricultural and residential and are occupied by a church, single family residences,
or are vacant.
Site Design:
The applicant proposes to utilize the dwelling and backyard area tbr the day care. To insure
that the residential character of the area is maintained, conditions preclude any additions to
the existing dwelling to accommodate the use and any sign to identify the use. (Conditions 2
and 3)
CONCLUSIONS
As noted herein, the applicant is requesting a family da)' care home. The Zoning Ordinance pem~its
the keeping of a maximmn of five (5) children by right in a residential district. The applicant has
indicated that she is currently caring for five (5) children. Approval of this request would increase
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the number of children permitted to a maximum of twelve (12) at m~y one time, excluding the
applicant's children and any children who reside in the home.
The proposed family day care home, as 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 impact on area residences. The conditions
are similar to conditions imposed upon other family day care homes and are designed to maintain the
residential character of the area (Conditions 1 through 3). Therefore, approval of this request,
subject to the conditions, is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (5/21/02):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Litton, seconded by Mr_ Stack, the Cornmission recommended approval of
this request subject to the conditions on page 2.
AYES: Unanimous.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wech~esday, June 26, 2002, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take under
consideration this request.
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