Subject: (SEU0706-1) Special Exception Use request to operate a Day Care Center III at
600 2nd Avenue.
Andrew Bussey submitted an application for the Special Exception Use cited
above. The property is located in an HIST (Historic) District. The purpose of
the Special Exception Use is to establish a day care center III as a Special
Exception Use. A day care center III is permitted in an HIST zoning district
only on a site-specific basis upon approval of the Council based upon the
following criteria and conditions:
(1) Access: Is or will the type of street providing access to the use be
adequate to serve the proposed special exception use?
Access to the property is adequate for the proposed use. A commercial driveway
and parking exists on the 6th Street side of the property.
(2) Traffic and Pedestrian Safety: Is or will access into and out of the
property be adequate to provide for traffic and pedestrian safety, the
anticipated volume of the traffic flow, and access by emergency vehicles?
There will be no impact to the transportation system nor will there be any
impact to pedestrian safety.
(3) Adequacy of Public Facilities: Are or will public facilities such as
school, water, or sewer utilities and police and fire protection be adequate to
serve the special exception use?
There will be no impact to public facilities.
(4) Protection from Adverse Affects: Are or will refuse, service, parking and
loading areas on the property be located or screened to protect other
properties in the area from such adverse effects as noise, light, glare or odor?
The proposed use will be in a building / grounds that were designed for this
type of use. It will not adversely affect surrounding properties.
(5) Hours of Operation: Will the hours and manner of operation of the special
exception use have no adverse effects on other properties in the area?
The applicant has stated that patients will arrive at 9:00 AM and will leave by
2:00 PM. Staff will arrive at 8:00 AM and leave at 5:00 PM. The applicant
states that the day care center will be open from Monday to Friday.
(6) Compatibility: Will the height, size, or location of the buildings or other
structures on the property be compatible with the height, size, character, or
location of buildings or other structures on neighboring properties?
The proposed use will be compatible with neighboring properties.
Twenty-six (26) property owners within 300 feet of the parcel were notified by
letter of the proposed Special Exception Use. The Planning Department has
received numerous comments opposing the Special Exception Use request.
The Planning Advisory Commission heard this case on July 18, 2007. The PAC
recommended denial.
The Planning Department recommends approval.
Respectfully,
cc: Andy Bussey