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May 12, 2015
Mayor Tammy de Weerd
City Council Members:
Keith Bird Joe Borton
Luke Cavener Genesis Milam
Charlie Rountree David Zaremba
RE: Notice of approval for the operation of a Family Daycare for six or fewer children located
at 2974 W Divide Creek Drive.
The Meridian Planning Division has reviewed an application to operate an in -home family day
care located at 2974 W Divide Creek Drive. Based on the review and inspection conducted May
12, 2015, we find that the application complies with the Unified Development Code (UDC) Title
11, Chapter 4, Section 3-9. UDC 11-4-3-9 is available for review at:
hllp://www.sterlingeodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book id=306.
The applicant, Director, or a party of record may appeal this decision or a condition of approval
by requesting City Council review of this decision within fifteen days after the written decision
is issued. All requests shall be filed in writing with the Planning Department no later than May
27, 2015, within 15 days of the date of this letter, and shall comply with the provisions of UDC
11-5A-6B. The application for City Council Review is available on our website at
www.merdiancity.org, or upon request from this office. For additional information about this
decision or about your right to appeal, please contact this office at 884-5533.
Sincerely,
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Caleb Hood, AICP
Planning Division Manager
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Planning Department . 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642
Phone 208-884-5533. Fax 208-888-6854 . www.meridiancity.org
CaTY OF MERIDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT
DATE: May 12, 2015
TO: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager ERIDIAN--,
FROM: C.Jay Coles, Assistant City Planner
CC: Marcy Marshall
SUBJECT: AUP-15-005
Family Day Care Facility for Six or Fewer Children
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the accessory use permit for a family day care facility for six or fewer
children located at 2974 W Divide Creek Drive for Marcy Marshall, subject to the conditions outlined
below:
APPLICATION SUMMARY
The applicant, Marcy Marshall, has requested approval to operate a family day care facility for six or
fewer children out of her home located at 2974 W Divide Creek Drive, Meridian, Idaho.
LOCATION
The property is located at 2974 W Divide Creek Drive.
APPLICABLE CODE
The property is zoned R-8, which allows for a family day care facility with written approval from the
Community Development Director.
Section 11-4-3-9 of the Unified Development Code (UDC) for the City of Meridian lists specific criteria
for day care facilities that serve children:
1. In determining the type of day care facility, the total number of clients cared for during the day
including the operator's children, and not the number of clients at the facility at one time, is the
determining factor.
2. On -site vehicle pickup, parking and turnaround areas shall be provided to ensure safe discharge
and pickup of clients.
3. The decision -making body shall specify the maximum number of allowable clients and hours of
operation as conditions of approval.
4. In residential districts or uses adjoining an adjacent residence, the hours of operation shall be
between 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. This standard may be modified through approval of a
Conditional Use Permit.
5. All outdoor play areas shall be completely enclosed by minimum six-foot (6') non -scalable
fence to secure against exit/entry by small children and to screen abutting properties. The
fencing material shall meet the swimming pool fence requirements of the Building Code in
accord with Title 10 of the Meridian City Municipal Code.
6. Outdoor play equipment over six feet (6') high shall not be located in a front yard or within any
required yard.
7. Outdoor play areas in residential districts adjacent to an existing residence shall not be used
after dusk.
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8. In no way shall the family day care cause the premises to differ from its residential character in
appearance, lighting, signs, or in the emission of noise, fumes, odor, vibrations, or electrical
interference.
9. Off-street parking shall be provided as set forth in Section 11-3C-6 of this Title, in addition to
the required off-street parking for the dwelling.
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