HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4797 Staff AnalysisMay 19, 1987
Item No. A - Z-4797
Owner:
Applicant:
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Various Owners
Leah D. Tillman
2316 Chester Street
Special Use Permit
Day -Care, 10 Children or Less
0.16 acres
Existing Use: Residential (Zoned "R-4")
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING:
North - Single Family, Zoned "R-4"
South - Single Family, Zoned "R-4"
East - Single Family, Zoned "R-4"
West - Single Family, Zoned "R-4"
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The issue before the Commission is to grant a special use
permit for a day-care family home. The Zoning Ordinance's
definition of a.day-care family home is:
Any facility which provides family like child
care in the care giver's own family residence
in accordance with provisions of licensing
procedures established by the State of Arkansas
and which serves no more than 10 children
including the care giver's own children. Said
facility must obtain a special use permit in
all zoning districts where day-care centers
are now allowed by right.
Also, the Planning Commission has final authority except
that appeals from the Commission's action may be filed with
the Board of Directors.
The property is a conventional residential lot with a single
structure on it. The house is somewhat in disrepair and
the problems should be corrected prior to the day-care
opening. It appears that there is adequate yard area for
the children which is important for providing a quality care
program. The other lots in the block are occupied by single
family residences, but there should be no problems created
by the proposed use because of the number of children.
May 19, 1957
Item No. A - Continued
An important element of day-care operation is having a safe
drop off point. Chester Street does not provide such a
location and also there is no driveway coming off Chester.
The lot abuts an alley along the rear property line, and the
alley is in good condition, so it can function as the drop
off and pick up area. This should minimize disruption of
traffic in the neighborhood and protect the children.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the special use permit with the
following conditions:
1. That only the alley be used as the drop off and
pick up point.
2. Additional screening be provided along the south
property line.
3. That the structure meet all necessary City codes.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (3-24-87)
Staff informed the Commission that the item needed to be
deferred. A motion was made to defer the request to the
May 19, 1987, meeting. The motion was approved by a vote of
8 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (5-19-87)
Staff recommended to the Commission that the item be
withdrawn without prejudice. A motion was made to withdraw
the request without prejudice. The motion passed by a vote
of 11 ayes, 0 noes, and 0 absent.