Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2009 05 14

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2008 Page 7 of 13 • The Fairview Montessori School is currently located at 733 Jefferson Ave and was approved as an SRU in 1994 and amended in 2003. • The school provides child care and pre-school education with hours of operation from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. • The applicant's letter states the property at 1501 Jefferson will be purchased and used for the sole purpose of operating the Montessori school. • The site plan illustrates a playground area to the west of the existing garage, which they plan to enclose with 4' chain link fence. Section 17.16.200(B) of the LMC states "outdoor play areas serving child care centers shall be enclosed by a solid fence six feet in height". Staff recommends a 6 foot solid fence be placed along the northern property line to prohibit children from accessing the ditch. The remainder of the play area could be constructed as a 4' chain link fence. ▪ A new driveway on the south side of the property with a turning bulb will be used by parents to access the property for drop-off and pick-up. An additional area is available on the west side of Jefferson that can be used as drop-off and pick-up. Staff recommends the area be signed for "pick-up and drop-off only". • The Fire Marshall and Chief Building Official have reviewed the site for code compliance and have approved the site. • The applicant must also comply with the rules and regulations set forth by the Division of Child Care in regards to class size and occupancy. Wood continued with a discussion of the Special Review Use Criteria. He stated the application meets the five (5) criteria. Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 1) Staff requires a trash/recycling area be constructed on the site that will adequately serve this use. 2) Staff recommends there be additional staff parking placed on the existing concrete drive thmis located near the existing detached garage. 3) Staff recommends 'he applicant should place the 6 foot sold fence along the northern prope ine to prohibit children from accessing the ditch. The remainder of the :_ area could be constructed as a 4' chain link fence, as being requested. 4) Staff recommends this area should be signed for "pick-up and drop-off only" to allow for the western side of Jefferson Avenue to remain free and clear for queuing. 5) The Special Review Use is granted to the applicant only and is for a maximum of 60 students. Commission Questions: Russell discussed with staff LMC 17.16.200 regarding the fencing requirement as a matter of clarification. Loo asked if there had been any other special code requirements (fire, building safety) that require modification to the property. Wood stated he was not aware of any but the question should be asked of the applicant.