PC 06/14/1995 - Laserfiche WebLink

Resolution No. PC-95-34 was entered approving Case PUD-81-30-58D, as motioned. lL. UP-9S-3/Z-95-13/V-95-7. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vranek Application for a conditional use permit and design review approval to constmct an approximately 3,477 square foot building to be utilized for additional classroom area, and a variance for a fence in the front yard setback, at the Early Years Children's Center located at 1251 Hopyard Road. Zoning for the property is R-1-6,500 District. The Planning Commission will also consider the Negative Declaration prepared for the project. Mr. Swift presented the staff report for a use permit and design review approval to construct an approximately 3,477 sq. ft. building to be utilized as additional classroom area for the Early Years Children's Center at 1251 Hopyard Rd. The additional space will allow for an increased enrollment from 48 to 100 children. Additional space is also required for outdoor open space/play area. The front yard will be turned into the outdoor play area. A variance on the fencing is required because daycare facilities must have at least 48 inch fences where only 30 inch fences are allowed in R-l- 6500 wning. This facility has been operating quite successfully for a number of years. Parking is located to the rear of the site through an easement granted by the neighboring church. The new building will be located to the rear of the property and is designed to match the architecture of the existing building. Staff noted the strong support in the General Plan for daycare facilities. Regarding the front yard fence variance, staff feels this particular location is an atypical residential setting. Therefore, staff believes the state-required four foot minimum fence height is not so high as to unduly block the view of the front of the building. The front fence will be black vinyl clad chain link fencing, and a five foot planter area is located between the sidewalk and the fence, which will also help screen the fencing. Mr. Swift advised that staff is recommending approval of the use permit, the design review and the variance. A Negative Declaration also needs to be approved. Further, staff feels there is a de minimus impact on the site because of its urbanization. Commissioner McGuirk inquired why this lot was zone R-1-6500. Mr. Swift advised the entire area was so zoned except for a few high density lots. He also advised that if this business function ceased, someone could subdivide the lot into 6500 sq. ft. lots. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Planning Commission Minutes Page 8 June 14, 1995 .