HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7516 Staff AnalysisOctober 30, 2003
ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: Z-7510
Name: Palmer Day Care Family Home — Special Use Permit
Location: 1812 Rice Street
Applicant: Sharon Palmer
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-3 zoned property at 1812 Rice Street.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site, all residents located
within 300 feet who could be identified, and the Central High and Wright Avenue
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
1812 Rice Street is located on the west side of Rice Street, one-half block north
of Wright Avenue. The properties to the north, south, west and east (across
Rice Street) are zoned R-3 and R-4 and occupied by single family residences.
There is a church located two lots to the south, with a mixture of uses further
south along Wright Avenue.
The applicant's home is a one-story frame structure and is typical of those in the
general area. There is a one -car driveway from Rice Street, with parking for two
vehicles. The applicant has noted that parents also use the church parking lot to
the south for drop-off and pick-up. The rear yard is fenced and provides a safe
play area. There is also a small play area on the front porch. The applicant
proposes to operate the day care from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday — Friday.
The applicant has also noted that she has one employee as required by the
State Department of Human Services.
The applicant has operated a day care family home at this address for two years.
The applicant has noted that she averages seven to eight children per day. The
applicant has also noted that three of the children live in the neighborhood, with
others living in nearby neighborhoods or having parents that work in the
downtown area.
The principal use of the property will remain single family residential. No signage
beyond that allowed in single family zones will be permitted. The applicant has
noted that she is licensed by the State Department of Human Services. The
applicant submitted a copy of the Bill of Assurance for this neighborhood. The
Bill of Assurance was recorded in 1873 and addresses no use issues.
October 30, 2003
ITEM NO.: 8 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7516
Section 36-54(e)(3) of the City of Little Rock Zoning Ordinance establishes
the site and location criteria for day care family homes as follows:
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. State regulations shall control the number of employees
residing off premises.
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.
To staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this
application. Staff feels that the proposed day care family home at this location
will have no adverse impact on the general area. To staffs knowledge, no
complaints from neighbors have been received as long as the day care use has
been located on the property.
Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit to allow a day care family
home at 1812 Rice Street, subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the site and location criteria established in Section
36-54(e)(3).
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: (OCTOBER 30, 2003)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item with a recommendation of approval.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent
Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. A motion to that effect was made. The
motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. The application was approved.
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