03SN0190-FEB26.pdfFebruary 26, 2003 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
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Bonnie E. Pridgen
Dale Magisterial District
9709 Bearbox Court
REQUEST: Conditional Use to permit a family day care home in a Residential (R-7) District.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
The applicant is currently operat'mg a family day care home within an existing single
family residence without the requisite Conditional Use. A Conditional Use is
requested-to bring the use into compliance with .the Ordinance.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS ON PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
A. The family day care home, if properly conditioned, should be compatible with
surrounding residential development. Family day care homeshave been approved in
other similar neighborhoods throughout the County and have operated without any
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.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE Community Through Excellence in Public Service.
(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) 1. This Conditional Use shall be granted to and for Bonnie E. Pridgen
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:
East line of Bearbox Court, south o£ Verlinda Drive and better known as 9709 Bearbox
Court. Tax ID 783-667-0335 [Shee~ 18).
Existing Zoning:
R-7
Size:
0.5 acre
Existing Land Use:
Single family residential
Adiacent Zoning and Land Use:
North, South, East and West- R-7; Single family residential
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Public Water System:
UTILITIES
There is an existing six (6) inch water line extending along the northwestern side of Bearbox
Court, adjacent to this site. Use of the public water system is required by County Code. The
existing home site is connected to the public water system.
Public Wastewater System:
There is an existing eight (8) inch wastewater collector extending along Bearbox Court
adjacent to this 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.
Fire Service and Transportation:
PUBLIC FACILITIES
The proposed use will have a rainimal impact onthe existing transportation network and
fire/rescue services.
Comprehensive Plan:
LAND USE
The request site lies within the boundaries of the Central Area Plan which suggests the
property is appropriate for residential use of 1.00 to 2.50 units per acre.
Area Development Trends:
The property is located within Kendale Acres Subdivision. Adjacent properties are zoned
residential and are occupied by single family residences in the Kendale Acres'Subdivision.
Site Design:
The applicant proposes to utilize the dwelling in which she resides and the backyard area for
the family day care home. To insure that the residential'character of the area is maintained,
conditions preclude any additions or alterations to the existing stmctore to accommodate the
use and any sign to identify the use. (Conditions 2 and 3)
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Use.'
A familyday care home is currently being operated within a single family dwelling on the
subject property. The applicant has operated a family day care home on the premises for
twelve (12) years without any complaints registered with the County. The Zoning Ordinance
permits the keeping of a maximum of five (5) children, excluding the provider' s children and
any children who reside in the home, as a restricted use in a residential district. The
Ordinance would allow the keeping of up to twelve (12) children with a Conditional Use.
CONCLUSIONS
The proposed family day care home, as conditioned, should have no adverse impact on. the
surrounding neighborhood. Similar family day care homes have been aPlXoved 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 dasigned to maintain the
residential character of the area (Conditions I through 3). Therefore, approval of this request,
subject to the conditions, is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (1/21/03):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Litton, seconded by Mr. Gulley, the Commission recommended approval
of this request subject to the conditions on page 2.
AYES: Unanimous.
The Board of Superdsors, on Wednesday, February 26, 2003, beginning at 7:00 p.m., willtake under
consideration this request.
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