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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4493 Staff AnalysisAugust 13, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 15 NAME: Cantrell Road Day -Care Conditional Use Permit (Z-4493) LOCATION: The Southeast Corner of Cantrell Road and Taylor St. (5521 Cantrell Road) OWNER/APPLICANT: Warren and Polly W. Baldwin/ J. Patrick Baldwin PROPOSAL: To convert an existing 1450 square foot single family structure to a preschool facility (20, capacity) on a lot that is zoned "R-2." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location The intersection of an arterial (Cantrell Road) and a residential street (Taylor). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood This property is surrounded by single family on three sides and commercial on the north side of Cantrell. The use is compatible but the site is not. Taylor Street is a one-way street south and room for maneuvering to drop off children is not adequate. This, in addition to heavy traffic flow on Cantrell, could possibly pose serious safety problems. 3. On -Site Drives and Parki The applicant is proposing four parking spaces with one access drive on Taylor Street. 4. Screeninq and Buffers The applicant is proposing a privacy fence on the south and east property lines. Landscaping'is also proposed. August 13, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 15 - Continued 5. Analysis The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area. Heavy commercial development lies to the. north across Cantrell Road. Staff has concerns about the site itself. Taylor Street is one-way south off Cantrell Road and provides access to this site. The site configuration along with the close proximity to Cantrell Road and the lack of an appropriate drop off area for children are causes for concern. Staff does not feel that the proposed site is suitable for a day-care center. 6. City Engineering Comments (1) Improve North Taylor Street to residential street standards for the length of the property; and (2) traffic comments to be forthcoming. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Denial. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present and stated that the proposal was a preschool and not a day-care center. The City Engineer stated that the design was unacceptable because it would encourage backing into the street and did not include an area for a drop-off. The applicant stated that this was a good site for a preschool. The staff suggested that the applicant redesign its parking and possibly procure an agreement with Krogers for off -site parking. The applicant stated that they would make an effort. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was not present. The staff stated that the applicant had submitted a letter requesting withdrawal. The Planning Commission then voted 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent to accept withdrawal of this item. August 13, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 15 NAME: Cantrell Road Day -Care Conditional Use Permit (Z-4493) LOCATION: The Southeast Corner of Cantrell Road and Taylor St. (5521 Cantrell Road) OWNER/APPLICANT: Warren and Polly W. Baldwin/ J. Patrick Baldwin To convert an existing 1450 square foot single family structure to a preschool facility (20, capacity) on a lot that is zoned "R-2." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location The intersection of an arterial (Cantrell Road) and a residential street (Taylor). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood This property is surrounded by single family on three sides and commercial on the north side of Cantrell. The use is compatible but the site is not. Taylor Street is a one-way street south and room for maneuvering to drop off children is not adequate. This, in addition to heavy traffic flow on Cantrell, could possibly pose serious safety problems. 3. On-Site.,Drives and Parki The applicant is proposing four parking spaces with one access drive on Taylor Street. 4. Screening and Buffers The applicant is proposing a privacy fence on the south and east property lines. Landscaping is also proposed. August 13, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 15 - Continued 5. Analvsis The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area. Heavy commercial development lies to the north across Cantrell Road. Staff has concerns about the site itself. Taylor Street is one-way south off Cantrell Road and provides access to this site. The site configuration along with the close proximity to Cantrell Road and the lack of an appropriate drop off area for children are causes for concern. Staff does not feel that the proposed site is suitable for a day-care center. 6. City Engineering Comments (1) Improve North Taylor Street to residential street standards for the length of the property; and (2) traffic comments to be forthcoming. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Denial. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present and stated that the proposal was a preschool and not a day-care center. The City Engineer stated that the design was unacceptable because it would encourage backing into the street and did not include an area for a drop-off. The applicant stated that this was a good site for a preschool. The staff suggested that the applicant redesign its parking and possibly procure an agreement with Krogers for off -site parking. The applicant stated that they would make an effort. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was not present. The staff stated that the applicant had submitted a letter requesting withdrawal. The Planning Commission then voted 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent to accept withdrawal of this item. August 13, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 15 NAME: Cantrell Road Day -Care Conditional Use Permit (Z-4493) LOCATION: The Southeast Corner of Cantrell Road and Taylor St. (5521 Cantrell Road) OWNER/APPLICANT: Warren and Polly W. Baldwin/ J. Patrick Baldwin PRnPOSAL: To convert an existing 1450 square foot single family structure to a preschool facility (20, capacity) on a lot that is zoned "R-2." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location The intersection of an arterial (Cantrell Road) and a residential street (Taylor). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood This property is surrounded by single family on three sides and commercial on the north side of Cantrell. The use is compatible but the site is not. Taylor Street is a one-way street south and room for maneuvering'to drop off children is not adequate. This, in addition to heavy traffic flow on Cantrell, could possibly pose serious safety problems. 3. On -Site Drives and Parki The applicant is proposing four parking spaces with one access drive on Taylor Street. 4. Screening and Buffers The applicant is proposing a privacy fence on the south and east property lines. Landscaping is also proposed. August 13, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 15 - Continued 5. Analysis The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area. Heavy commercial development lies to the north across Cantrell Road. Staff has concerns about the site itself. Taylor Street is one-way south off Cantrell Road and provides access to this site. The site configuration along with the close proximity to Cantrell Road and the lack of an appropriate drop off area for children are causes for concern. Staff does not feel that the proposed site is suitable for a day-care center. 6. City Engineering Comments (1) Improve North Taylor Street to residential street standards for the length of the property; and (2) traffic comments to be forthcoming. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Denial. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present and stated that the proposal was a preschool and not a day-care center. The City Engineer stated that the design was unacceptable because it would encourage backing into the street and did not include an area for a drop-off. ;The applicant stated that this was a good site for a preschool. The staff suggested that the applicant redesign its parking and possibly procure an agreement with Krogers for off -site parking. The applicant stated that they would make an effort. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was not present. The staff stated that the applicant had submitted a letter requesting withdrawal. The Planning Commission then voted 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent to accept withdrawal of this item.