Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2008 07 10

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of Human Services in regards to class size and occupancy. The applicant has stated that they are in compliance with the Colorado Department of Human Services (please refer to the letter from the applicant dated June 12, 2008). SPECIAL REVIEW USE CRITERIA: Louisville Municipal Code § 17.40.100.A lists five criteria to be considered by the Planning Commission in reviewing a Special Review Use application, which follow. The Planning Commission is authorized to place conditions on their recommendation of approval, if they believe those are necessary to comply with all of the criteria. 1. That the proposed use/development is consistent in all respects with the spirit and intent of the comprehensive plan and of this chapter, and that it would not be contrary to the general welfare and economic prosperity of the city or the immediate neighborhood; Staff would concur with the applicant that this sort of daycare/school use is an enhancement to the community and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's stated desire to encourage an appropriate range of uses to support the residents of the City. The facility is a benefit to the immediate neighborhood in that it provides a location that is convenient to many of the residents it is designed to benefit. That is, provided that any potential negative impacts associated with having the facility in a residential area can be appropriately mitigated. Staff believes this criterion has been met. 2. That such use/development will lend economic stability, compatible with the character of any surrounding established areas; As with the above response, Staff acknowledges that this type of service use, integrated into a neighborhood, can be a convenience and asset for the adjacent residents and thereby lends economic stability to the area, provided that any potential negative impacts (parking, drop-off) are adequately mitigated. Staff believes this criterion has been met. 3. That the use/development is adequate for the internal efficiency of the proposal, considering the functions of residents, recreation, public access, safety and such factors including storm drainage facilities, sewage and water facilities, grades, dust control and such other factors directly related to public health and convenience; The applicant is making necessary site improvements to increase the efficiency of the proposal for the existing neighborhood. With the addition of a student drop off area on Main Street, there is adequate area to queue for drop off and pick up that should not interfere with existing traffic flow on Main Street. Staff believes this criterion has been met. 3