Elisabeth's Daycare AUP A-2019-0388January 2, 2020
Elisabeth Songe
5343 N. Maplestone Ave.
Meridian, ID 83646
12E: Elisabeth's Daycare (A-2019-0388)
Dear Ms. Songe:
Mayor Tammy de Weerd
City Council Members:
Joe Borton Genesis Milam
Ty Palmer Luke Cavener
Treg Berm Anne Little Roberts
This letter is to confirm that the Director apptroved the accessory use permit application for a
family daycare for six (6) or fewer children out of your home located at 5343 N. Maplestone
Ave.
Your approval of the subject application is conditioned upon ongoing compliance with the
daycare facility standards listed in Unified Development Code (UDC) 11-4-3-9, including but
not limited to, the following ongoing conditions:
A. General standards for all child daycare and adult care uses, including the classification 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.
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.
Upon tentative approval of the application by the director or commission for a
daycare center facility, 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
zoning compliance. 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 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. This standard may be modified
through approval of a Conditional Use Permit,
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
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meeting shall be provided to all property owners of record within one hundred
feet (100') of the exterior boundary of the subject property.
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 fence to secure against exit/entry by small children and to screen abutting
properties.
2. Outdoor play equipment over six feet (6') high shall not be located in a front yard or
within any required yard.
3. Outdoor play areas in residential districts adjacent to an existing residence shall not
be used after dusk.
C. Additional standards for family daycare facilities conducted as home occupation
accessory uses:
1. In no way shall the family daycare emit lighting, noise, fumes, odor, sinoke, dust,
vibrations, or electrical interference that can be observed outside the dwelling. A sign
may be displayed for advertising the family daycare facility in accord with the
standards set forth in UDC 11-3D-8B.
2. 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.
If you fail to maintain compliance with the above standards or limitations your approval may be
revoked or modified by City Council in accord with UDC 11-1-11D.
The Applicant, Director, or a Party of Record may request City Council review of a decision of
the Director. All requests for review shall be filed in writing with the Planning Division of the
Community Development Department on or before January 17, 2020, within fifteen (15) days
after the written decision is issued, and contain the information listed in UDC 11-5A-6B.
This letter represents a final decision on a land use application. You have the right to request a
regulatory taking analysis under Idaho Code 67-8003.
This letter constitutes approval from the Meridian Planting Division only from a review of
compliance with UDC requirements. Other departments, agencies and entities may have
additional conditions, licensing or permitting requirements. It is incumbent on the applicant to
obtain all necessary approvals.
Thank you for contributing to the success of Meridian. Please help us serve you better in the
fi ture. Visit our web -site at www.meridiancity.org/Plamiiniz to fill out a comment card and give
us feedback on how we are doing.
Sitl�ere y,
`Caleb Hood, AICP
Planning Division Manager
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Phone: 208-864-5533 Fax: 208-888-6654 www.meridiancity.org