HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6312 Staff AnalysisAugust 7, 1997
ITEM NO.• D FILE NO.• Z-6312
NAME•
LOCATION-
OWNER/APPLICANT:
PROPOSAL:
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
Brown - Conditional Use Permit
2100 Vancouver Drive
Harold and Brenda Brown
A conditional use permit is
requested to allow for the
continuation of a 16 -child day
care center within the
existing residence at 2100
Vancouver Drive, zoned R-2.
The site is located on the west side of Vancouver
Drive, north of West 28th Street. This residential
area is located west of Boyle Park and east of Barrow
Road within the John Barrow Neighborhood Association.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood:
This residence/day care center is located in an area
exclusively residential in nature. Uses and zoning in
this area range from single-family to multifamily (MF -
6) .
The continuation of the existing day care center (which
has existed at this location for two years) should have
no adverse effects on the surrounding properties.
The John Barrow Neighborhood Association was notified
of the public hearing.
3. On -Site Drives and Parki a:
Access to the site is gained by utilizing an existing
residential driveway.
The City's Zoning ordinance requires three (3) parking
spaces: one (1) for the single-family residence and
two (2) for the day care use. The applicant states
that four (4) vehicles can be parked on the existing
driveway. Although these parking spaces do not meet
the ordinance requirements (minimum size and
maneuvering area), parking has apparently not been a
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ITEM NO.: D Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6312
problem during the past two (2) years of day care
operation.
4. Screening and Buffers:
No Comments.
5. Public works Comments:
Parking is not recommended on the public right-of-way.
6. Utility and Fire Dei3artment Comments:
No Comments.
7. Staff Analysis:
The applicants are requesting a conditional use permit
to allow for the continuing operation of a day care
center for 16 children at 2100 Vancouver Drive, zoned
R-2.
This item is before the Planning Commission as a result
of a recent zoning enforcement action. The City's
Zoning Office conducted a survey of all day care uses
within residences in the City of Little Rock based on
information obtained from the State Department of Human
Services. The City's Zoning Office found that a number
of these day care uses did not have the appropriate
city permits. That is the case with this item.
The Browns have operated the day care center at this
location for the past two (2) years. The Browns are
licensed to care for 16 children at this location and
have cared for 16 children for the past two (2) years.
The operating hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday. One employee (the Brown's daughter)
will come from off site.
There is a playground area located in the rear yard of
the residence. The rear yard is enclosed by a privacy
fence. The applicant is proposing a two (2) square
foot ground sign.
This use requires a total of three (3) parking spaces:
one (1) for the single-family residence and two (2) for
the day care center. The applicant states that four
(4) vehicles can be parked on the existing driveway.
Although the parking spaces do not meet ordinance
requirements (minimum size and maneuvering area),
parking apparently has not been a problem during the
past two (2) years of day care center operation.
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ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6312
Given the fact that the day care center has existed
within the residence for the past two (2) years, the
continuing use as a day care center should have no
adverse effects on the neighborhood. However, staff
does recommend that a staff -level review be conducted
after one (1) year to determine whether or not there
have been any problems with the day care center's
operation (primarily parking and drop-off). If
problems are detected, the issue will come back to the
Planning Commission for further review.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the Public Works Comments
2. There is to be no signage on the site. This will
help maintain the residential character of the
property.
3. Staff recommends a staff -level review after one
(1) year to determine if any problems exist on the
site.
4. There is to be a maximum enrollment of 16
children.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JUNE 5, 1997)
Brenda Brown was present, representing the application.
Staff gave a brief description of the proposal.
Staff noted that the applicant is licensed by the state to
care for 16 children and has been caring for 16 children at
this location for the past two (2) years.
Staff also noted the hours of operation and the parking
situation.
After a brief discussion, the Committee accepted the
presentation and forwarded the conditional use permit to the
full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 26, 1997)
The staff informed the Commission that the applicant failed
to send proper notification to property owners within 200
feet of the site. Staff recommended deferral of the
application to the August 7, 1997 Subdivision Agenda.
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ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6312
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the
August 7, 1997 agenda. A motion to that effect was made.
The motion was passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and
4 absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 7, 1997)
Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval
as noted. The applicant was not present. There was one
person present with concerns.
Betty Synder, president of the John Barrow Neighborhood
Association, addressed the Commission. She stated that the
John Barrow Neighborhood Association had concerns about the
number of day care uses being proposed recently and the
regulation of these uses.
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, suggested that the item be
deferred due to the applicant not being present. The
Commission decided to proceed with the application.
There was a brief discussion between the Commission and
Mrs. Synder concerning day care uses, regulation and other
pending day care applications.
Chairman Lichty pointed out that one of the conditions of
approving this application would be a staff -level review of
the property after one (1) year.
A motion was made to approve the conditional use permit as
recommended by staff. The motion passed by a vote of
8 ayes, 0 nays and 3 absent.
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NAME:
LOCATION•
OWNER/APPLICANT•
PROPOSAL:
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
FILE NO.: Z-6312
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Conditional Use Permit
2100 Vancouver Drive
Harold and Brenda Brown
A conditional use permit is
requested to allow for the
continuation of a 16 -child day
care center within the
existing residence at 2100
Vancouver Drive, zoned R-2.
The site is located on the west side of Vancouver
Drive, north of West 28th Street. This residential
area is located west of Boyle Park and east of Barrow
Road within the John Barrow Neighborhood Association.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood:
This residence/day care center is located in an area
exclusively residential in nature. Uses and zoning in
this area range from single-family to multifamily (MF -
6) .
The continuation of the existing day care center (which
has existed at this location for two years) should have
no adverse effects on the surrounding properties.
The John Barrow Neighborhood Association was notified
of the public hearing.
3. On -Site Drives and Parkin:
Access to the site is gained by utilizing an existing
residential driveway.
The City's Zoning Ordinance requires three (3) parking
spaces: one (1) for the single-family residence and
two (2) for the day care use. The applicant states
that four (4) vehicles can be parked on the existing
driveway. Although these parking spaces do not meet
the ordinance requirements (minimum size and
maneuvering area), parking has apparently not been a
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ITEM NO.: D Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6312
problem during the past two (2) years of day care
operation.
4. Screening and Buffers:
No Comments.
5. Public Works Comments:
Parking is not recommended on the public right-of-way.
6. utility and Fire Department Comments:
No Comments.
7. Staff Analysis:
The applicants are requesting a conditional use permit
to allow for the continuing operation of a day care
center for 16 children at 2100 Vancouver Drive, zoned
R-2.
This item is before the Planning Commission as a result
of a recent zoning enforcement action. The City's
Zoning Office conducted a survey of all day care uses
within residences in the City of Little Rock based on
information obtained from the State Department of Human
Services. The City's Zoning Office found that a number
of these day care uses did not have the appropriate
city permits. That is the case with this item.
The Browns have operated the day care center at this
location for the past two (2) years. The Browns are
licensed to care for 16 children at this location and
have cared for 16 children for the past two (2) years.
The operating hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday. One employee (the Brown's daughter)
will come from off site.
There is a playground area located in the rear yard of
the residence. The rear yard is enclosed by a privacy
fence. The applicant is proposing a two (2) square
foot ground sign.
This use requires a total of three (3) parking spaces:
one (1) for the single-family residence and two (2) for
the day care center. The applicant states that four
(4) vehicles can be parked on the existing driveway.
Although the parking spaces do not meet ordinance
requirements (minimum size and maneuvering area),
parking apparently has not been a problem during the
past two (2) years of day care center operation.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: D Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6312
Given the fact that the day care center has existed
within the residence for the past two (2) years, the
continuing use as a day care center should have no
adverse effects on the neighborhood. However, staff
does recommend that a staff -level review be conducted
after one (1) year to determine whether or not there
have been any problems with the day care center's
operation (primarily parking and drop-off). If
problems are detected, the issue will come back to the
Planning Commission for further review.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to the following conditions: -
1. Compliance with the Public Works Comments
2. There is to be no signage on the site. This will
help maintain the residential character of the
property.
3. Staff recommends a staff -level review after one
(1) year to determine if any problems exist on the
site.
4. There is to be a maximum enrollment of 16
children.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JUNE 5, 1997)
Brenda Brown was present, representing the application.
Staff gave a brief description of the proposal.
Staff noted that the applicant is licensed by the state to
care for 16 children and has been caring for 16 children at
this location for the past two (2) years.
Staff also noted the hours of operation and the parking
situation.
After a brief discussion, the Committee accepted the
presentation and forwarded the conditional use permit to the
full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 26, 1997)
The staff informed the Commission that the applicant failed
to send proper notification to property owners within 200
feet of the site. Staff recommended deferral of the
application to the August 7, 1997 Subdivision Agenda.
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August 7, 1997
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6312
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the
August 7, 1997 agenda. A motion to that effect was made.
The motion was passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and
4 absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 7, 1997)
Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval
as noted. The applicant was not present. There was one
person present with concerns.
Betty Synder, president of the John Barrow Neighborhood
Association, addressed the Commission. She stated that the
John Barrow Neighborhood Association had concerns about the
number of day care uses being proposed recently and the
regulation of these uses.
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, suggested that the item be
deferred due to the applicant not being present. The
Commission decided to proceed with the application.
There,was a brief discussion between the Commission and
Mrs. Synder concerning day care uses, regulation and other
pending day care applications.
Chairman Lichty pointed out that one of the conditions of
approving this application would be a staff -level review of
the property after one (1) year.
A motion was made to approve the conditional use permit as
recommended by staff. The motion passed by a vote of
8 ayes, 0 nays and 3 absent.
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