HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6996 Staff AnalysisJune 14, 2001
ITEM NO.: B FILE NO.: Z-6996
NAME: Webb Day Care Family Home
LOCATION: 28 Valley Drive
OWNER/APPLICANT: Rosie and Clarissa Webb/Tina Webb
PROPOSAL: A Special Use Permit is requested to allow a
day care family home to be operated in the
single-family residence located on the R-2
zoned property at 28 Valley Drive.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
Neighbors located within 200 feet of the site and the SWLRUP,
Chicot, Allendale and Santa Monica Neighborhood Associations
were notified of the request.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
On April 16, 2001, the applicant requested that this item be
deferred to the June 14, 2000 commission meeting. She is
deciding whether to pursue the request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(MAY 3, 2001)
The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present.
Staff informed the Commission of the applicant's request to
defer the item.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to
the June 141 2001 meeting. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes and
1 absent.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Tina Webb is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit to
allow her to operate a day care family home in the single family
home located on the R-2 zoned property at 28 Valley Drive.
The property is located on the west side of the north -south
portion of Valley Drive; between Mabelvale Cut -Off and Watson
June 14, 2001
ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6996
School. All surrounding properties are zoned R-2. The
properties adjacent to the north, south, east and west are
occupied by site -built single family homes. A small, mobile
home park is located adjacent to the northwest. The applicant's
home is typical of those in the neighborhood; one-story brick
and frame on a large lot. The home sits approximately 150 feet
from the street. The property has a long, single -wide driveway
that flares out to a double -wide carport. Additional
driveway/parking area is located at the end of the drive, near
the carport. The rear yard is enclosed by a fence. The
applicant proposes to operate the day care from 6:00 a.m. until
6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The principal use of the property will remain single family
residential. No signage beyond that allowed in single family
zones will be permitted. In her cover letter, the applicant
states she currently cares for 5 children.
Section 36-54(e)(3) of the Code establishes the site and
location criteria for day-care family homes as follow:
a. This use may be located only in a single-family home,
occupied by the care giver.
b. Must be operated within licensing procedures established by
the State of Arkansas.
C. The use is limited to ten (10) children including the care
givers.
d. The minimum to qualify for special use permit is six (6)
children from households other than the care givers.
e. This use must obtain a special use permit in all districts
where day care centers are not allowed by right.
Special Use Permits are not transferable in any manner. Permits
cannot be transferred from owner to owner, location to location
or use to use.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested Special Use Permit
subject to compliance with the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the site and location criteria established in
Section 36-54 (e) (3) .
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June 14, 2001
ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6996
2. There is to be no signage beyond that permitted in single
family zones.
3. Outdoor activities, including playground use, are to be
limited to day -light hours.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 14, 2001)
The applicant was not present. There was one objector present.
Several letters of opposition had been received. Staff informed
the Commission that the applicant had decided not to pursue the
issue and, as such, the item should be withdrawn. There was no
further discussion.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved for
withdrawal. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent and 1 open
position.
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