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Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, consider a third-party appeal (APL18-002) from James Richardson; accept Categorical Exemption (CE18-079); and, uphold the Planning Commission’s decision to approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP18-006) for childcare services, health and wellness programming, and a 1,760 square-foot outdoor play area at an existing church at 2325 East 3rd Street, in the Single-Family Residential District (R-1-N) Zone. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
On June 21, 2018, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow childcare services, health and wellness programming, and a 1,760-square-foot outdoor play area at an existing church (Attachment A - Planning Commission Staff Report). The proposed childcare services consist primarily of before and after school care. Additionally, childcare services in the form of day camp would be offered during extended school breaks. To support the childcare services, an outdoor play area of 1,760 square-feet is proposed in conjunction with the indoor recreation space.
The applicant also proposes health and wellness programming, which would consist of sports practices and clinics for children, group exercise classes, and basic cardio and strength fitness equipment for use by adults. The church use is supported by 58 parking spaces; 21 spaces located onsite and 37 spaces located in an offsite parking lot 85-feet away. The church currently makes its parking available on a permit basis to nearby residents for overnight parking.
The Planning Commission received a staff report, took public testimony, and conducted a public hearing on the proposed daycare operation. Both written and oral comments in support and opposition to the project were received (Attachment B - Public Communication Received). The Planning Commission approved (4-0) the CUP subject to conditions of approval. (Attachment C - Conditional Use Permit Findings; Att...
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