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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ - Staff Report 12-19 Page 1 HEARING DATE: 12/19/2019 TO: Planning & Zoning Commission FROM: Sonya Allen, Associate Planner 208-884-5533 Bruce Freckleton, Development Services Manager 208-887-2211 SUBJECT: H-2019-0119 Magical Minds Daycare LOCATION: 2571 E. Taormina Dr. I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Conditional use permit for an in-home group daycare for 7 to 12 children on 0.28 of an acre of land in the R-8 zoning district. II. SUMMARY OF REPORT A. Project Summary Description Details Page Acreage 0.28 Future Land Use Designation LDR Existing Land Use(s) SFR home Proposed Land Use(s) SFR home with group daycare Neighborhood meeting date; # of attendees: 8/26/2019; 19 attendees History (previous approvals) None B. Community Metrics Description Details Page Ada County Highway District  Staff report (yes/no) No  Requires ACHD Commission Action (yes/no) No Access (Arterial/Collectors/State Hwy/Local)(Existing and Proposed) One access via E. Taormina Dr., local street STAFF REPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Page 2 C. Project Area Maps III. APPLICANT INFORMATION A. Applicant/Owner: Richard & Karena Gardner – 2571 E. Taormina Dr., Meridian, ID 83642 B. Representative: Same as Applicant/Owner Future Land Use Map Aerial Map Zoning Map Planned Development Map Page 3 IV. NOTICING Planning & Zoning Posting Date City Council Posting Date Newspaper notification published 11/29/2019 Radius notification mailed to property owners within 300 feet 11/26/2019 Public hearing notice sign posted on site 12/9/2019 Nextdoor posting 11/26/2019 V. STAFF ANALYSIS A. Future Land Use Map Designation (https://www.meridiancity.org/compplan) LDR (Low Density Residential) – The purpose of the LDR designation is to allow for the development of single-family homes on large lots where urban services are provided. Uses may include single-family homes at gross densities of 3 dwelling units or less per acre. B. Comprehensive Plan Policies (https://www.meridiancity.org/compplan):  “Plan for and encourage services like health care, daycare, grocery stores and recreational areas to be built within walking distance of residential dwellings.” (2.01.01C) The proposed daycare will be within walking distance of adjacent residential homes. C. Existing Structures/Site Improvements: There is an existing home and associated improvements on this property. D. Proposed Use Analysis: A group daycare (for 7-12 children) is listed in UDC Table 11-2A-2 as a conditional use in the R- 8 zoning district. (Note: The Applicant proposes to operate a pre-school, which is classified in the UDC as a daycare.) See narrative included in the application for more specific details on the proposed use. E. Specific Use Standards (UDC 11-4-3): The specific use standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-9, Daycare Facility, applicable to the proposed use are as follows: A. General standards for all child daycare and adult care uses, including the classifications of daycare center; daycare, family; and daycare, group: 1. In determining the type of daycare facility, the total number of children at the facility at one time, including the operator's children, is the determining factor. The Applicant’s narrative states the plan is to hold a morning and afternoon class of 7-12 children each. 2. On site vehicle pick up, parking and turnaround areas shall be provided to ensure safe discharge and pick up of clients. There are 4 off-street parking spaces in the driveway (parking pad) that are not utilized by the Applicant where clients may park and drop off and pick up children; 2 additional spaces are available along the curb in front of the house if needed. Page 4 3. The decision making body shall specify the maximum number of allowable clients and hours of operation as conditions of approval. 4. The applicant or owner shall provide proof of criminal background checks and fire inspection certificates as required by title 39, chapter 11, Idaho Code. Said proof shall be provided prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy. The applicant or owner shall comply with all State of Idaho and Department of Health and Welfare requirements for daycare facilities. 5. In residential districts or uses adjoining an adjacent residence, the hours of operation shall be between six o'clock (6:00) A.M. and eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. This standard may be modified through approval of a conditional use permit. The Applicant proposes to operate the daycare/pre-school during school hours and have a morning and afternoon class; hours of operation won’t exceed those stated. 6. Prior to submittal of an application for an accessory daycare facility in a residential district, the applicant or owner shall hold a neighborhood meeting in accord with subsection 11-5A-4B of this title. Notice of the neighborhood meeting shall be provided to all property owners of record within one hundred feet (100') of the exterior boundary of the subject property. A neighborhood meeting was held for this application. The applicant shall not exceed the maximum number of clients as stated in the approved permit or as stated in this title, whichever is more restrictive. B. Additional standards for daycare facilities that serve children: 1. All outdoor play areas shall be completely enclosed by minimum six foot (6') non- scalable fences to secure against exit/entry by small children and to screen abutting properties. There is a 6’ tall wrought iron fence along the rear yard adjacent to the Ten Mile Creek and 6’ tall vinyl fence along the sides of the rear yard to screen abutting properties in accord with this standard. 2. Outdoor play equipment over six feet (6') high shall not be located in a front yard or within any required yard. There is no play equipment in the front yard; play equipment should not be placed in the rear and side required yards (i.e. building setback areas along property lines). 3. Outdoor play areas in residential districts adjacent to an existing residence shall not be used after dusk. F. Dimensional Standards (UDC 11-2): Not Applicable G. Access (UDC 11-3A-3, 11-3H-4): Access is provided via E. Taormina Drive, a local street. H. Parking (UDC 11-3C): Parking exists on the site in accord with the standards listed in UDC Table 11-3C-6 for a 5- bedroom single-family dwelling. A total of 3 garage spaces and a parking pad outside the garage that can accommodate 4 spaces exists on the site. The Applicant/Owner states they only use the garage spaces for their personal vehicles; therefore, 4 off-street parking spaces will be available for client parking. On-street parking is also available (see exhibit in Section VII.A). Page 5 I. Waterways (UDC 11-3A-6): The Ten Mile Creek and a multi-use pathway exists off-site along the rear yard of the subject property. J. Building Elevations (UDC 11-3A-19 | Architectural Standards Manual): A photo of the existing home on this property is included in Section VIII.C; no additions are proposed with this application. VI. DECISION A. Staff: Staff recommends approval of the proposed conditional use permit with the conditions in Section VIII per the Findings in Section IX. Page 6 VII. EXHIBITS A. Site Plan (dated: 8/9/2019), Floor Plan & Parking Exhibit Page 7 Page 8 B. Landscape Plan (date: 8/9/2019) C. Building Elevations Page 9 VIII. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS A. Planning 1. The Applicant shall comply with the specific use standards listed in UDC 11-4-3-9 Daycare Facilities, including but not limited to the following: a. All outdoor play areas shall be completely enclosed by minimum six foot (6') non- scalable fences to secure against exit/entry by small children and to screen abutting properties. b. Outdoor play equipment over six feet (6') high shall not be located in a front yard or within any required yard. c. Outdoor play areas in residential districts adjacent to an existing residence shall not be used after dusk. e. On-site vehicle pick up, parking and turnaround areas shall be provided to ensure safe discharge and pick-up of clients. 2. The maximum number of allowable clients at the facility at one time shall be limited to twelve (12). 3. The daycare/pre-school shall not operate beyond the hours of 6:00 am to 11:00 pm as set forth in UDC 11-4-3-9A.5, unless otherwise modified through approval of a conditional use permit. 4. The applicant or owner shall provide proof of criminal background checks and fire inspection certificates as required by title 39, chapter 11, Idaho Code prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. The applicant or owner shall comply with all State of Idaho and Department of Health and Welfare requirements for daycare facilities. B. Central District Health Department (CDHD) http://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink8/DocView.aspx?id=179734 C. Ada County Highway District (ACHD) http://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink8/DocView.aspx?id=179950 D. Department of Environmental Quality http://weblink.meridiancity.org/weblink8/0/doc/180072/Page1.aspx E. Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District (NMID) http://weblink.meridiancity.org/weblink8/0/doc/180058/Page1.aspx IX. FINDINGS A. Conditional Use Permit The Commission shall base its determination on the conditional use permit request upon the following: 1. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and meet all the dimensional and development regulations in the district in which the use is located. Page 10 Staff finds the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and meet all the dimensional and development regulations in the R-8 zoning district. 2. That the proposed use will be harmonious with the Meridian comprehensive plan and in accord with the requirements of this title. Staff finds the proposed group daycare will be harmonious with the Comprehensive Plan in that it will provide a much needed service for area residents within walking distance of homes within the neighborhood. 3. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance will be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood and with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will not adversely change the essential character of the same area. Staff finds the operation of the proposed daycare/pre-school should be compatible with the residential uses in the neighborhood and the existing and intended character of the neighborhood and not adversely affect such. 4. That the proposed use, if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed, will not adversely affect other property in the vicinity. If the proposed daycare/pre-school complies with the condition of approval in Section VII as required, Staff finds the proposed use should not adversely affect other properties in the vicinity. 5. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer. Because the site is within the City’s Area of City Impact boundary and has been annexed into the City and these services are already being provided to the existing home, Staff finds the public facilities mentioned will be provided to the proposed use as well. 6. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional costs for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. Staff finds the proposed use should not create any additional costs for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. 7. That the proposed use will not involve activities or processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors. Although traffic may increase slightly in this area due to the proposed use and clients dropping off and picking up children, Staff finds it should not be detrimental to the general welfare. 8. That the proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature considered to be of major importance. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005) Staff is unaware of any natural, scenic or historic features in this area; however, finds the proposed use should not result in damage of any such features.