02SN0311-Sept18.pdfSeptember 18, 2002 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
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Jason HawkinsFRocquel Hawkins
Bermuda Magisterial District
2617 Amherst Ridge Loop
REQUEST: Conditional Use to permit a family day care home in a Residential (R-9) District.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
A family day care home within an existing single family residence is planned.
PLANN1NG COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS ON PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval tbr the following reasons:
A. 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.
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 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
Providing a FIRST CHOICE Community Through Excellence in Public Service.
RECOMMENDED SOLELY BY STAFF, CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "CPC" ARE
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY TI-I~ PLANNING COMMISSION.)
CONDITIONS
(STAFF/CPC) 1. This Conditional Use shall be granted to and for Jason or Rocquel
Hawkins, exclusively, and shall not be transferable nor run with the
land. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 2. There shall be no exterior additions or alterations to the existing
structure to accommodate this use. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 3. There shall be no signs permitted to identify this use. (P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
Southwest line of Amherst Ridge Loop, east of Amherst Ridge Way and better known as
2617 Amherst Ridge Loop. Tax ID 799-631-1048 (Sheet 41).
Existing Zoning:
R'-9
Size:
0.2 acre
Existing Land Use:
Single family residential
Adiacent Zoning and Land Use:
North, East and West - R-9; Single family residential or vacant
South - A; Vacant
UTILITIES
Public Water System:
There is an existing six (6) inch water line extending along the southwestern side of Amherst
Ridge Loop, adjacent to this 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 Amherst Ridge
Loop, adjacent to this site. Use of the public wastewater system is required by County Code.
The existing home is co~mected 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 Southern Jefferson Davis Corridor Plan
which designates the property as a community commercial/mixed use area where
community-scale commercial uses and residential uses of varying densities are appropriate.
Area Development Trends:
The request property is located within the Amherst Subdivision. Adjacent properties are
zoned agricultural and residential and are occupied by single family residences or are vacant.
Site DesiCn:
The applicant proposes to utilize the dwelling and backyard area for the day care. To insure
that the residential character of the area is maintained, conditions preclude any additions to
the existing dwelling to accormnodate the use and m~y sign to identify the use. (Conditions 2
and 3)
CONCLUSIONS
As noted herein, the applicant is 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 the applicant's children and any children who reside in the home.
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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 (8/20/02):
The applicants accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Curmingham, seconded by Mr. Stack, the Commission recommended
approval of this request subject to the conditions on page 2.
AYES: Unanimous.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, September 18, 2002, begi~ming at 7:00 p.m., will take
under consideration this request.
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