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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 89-004 PA 88-142 Hobby Horse Learning Center Childcare RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 004 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING PA 88-142 HOBBY HORSE LEARNING CENTER - CHILDCARE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION TO OPERATE A CHILDCARE AT THE CRONIN SCHOOL LOCATED AT 6901 YORK DRIVE WHEREAS, Joseph Sullivan and Melody Ferreira, representing Hobby Horse Learning Center, filed an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the continued operation of a childcare facility at the Cronin School, 6901 York Drive, Pod C; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said application on February 21, 1989; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with th eprovisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has been found to be categorically exempt; and WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the application be conditionally approved; and WHEREAS, the Planning COmmission did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth; and WHEREAS, the proposed land use is conditionally approved, is appropriate for the subject property in terms of being compatible to existing land uses in the area and will not adversely affect public facilities, nor over burden public services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby find: a) The continued operation establishment of an 80-child childcare facility serves the public need by providing in part, for an existing and growing need for childcare facilities. b) The use will be properly related to other land uses, transportation and service facilities in the vicinity as day time activities will be commensurate with present use of properties in the neighborhood and transportation and service facilities are in the immediate vicinity. c) The use, if permitted, under all the circumstances and conditions of this particular case will not materially adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood, as all applicable regulations will be met. d) The use will not be contrary to the specific intent clauses or performance standards established for the District in which it is to be located. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby conditionally approve PA 88-142 Hobby Horse Learning Center - Childcare Facility as shown by Attachments 2 and 3 subject to the following conditions: 1) The maximum number of children present at the school at any one time shall not exceed 80. The maximum number of Staff present at the school at any one time shall not exceed 11 unless otherwise approved by the Planning Direcotr, and only if commensurate adjustments to available on-site parking is provided. 2) All school activities shall be restricted to the following days and hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with the exception of occasional evening meetings. -1- 3) No outside activities may take place before 8:00 a.m. 4) Only one freestanding sign may be constructed on the site. Said sign shall include the name of all uses on the site and all signage shall be subject to review and approved by the Dublin Planning Department. 5) Signage for this childcare facility shall be limited to the existing identification placed on the existing low-profile Cronin School freestanding sign and a 2 square foot wall identification sign in a design and location matching the wall sign used by Montessori School. All signage shall be subject to review and approval by the Dublin Planning Department. 6) No modification to the site or exterior portion of the structure shall be done prior to review and approval by Staff. 7) Should off-site parking be required for short-term temporary school related events (i.e., parents meetings, open house, etc.) shall not block residential driveways nor interfere with the normal flow of traffic. 8) School noise shall be controlled so as to not create a nuisance to the adjoining residential neighborhood. 9) The Applicant shall submit evidence to the Planning Director that appropriate State licenses and permits to operate a daycare center are current and valid. 10) The school operator shall, at the minimum on an annual basis, make arrangements to have the Dublin Police Services Child Abuse Program or an equivalent program presented to the center's staff and children attending the facility. 11) Wall-mounted lighting around the perimater of the building shall be established and maintained to provide "wash" security lighting 12) The Applicant, possibly in conjunction with the property owner, shall submit a maintenance plan, and program to carry out that plan, to ensure that at a minimum the site's landscaping is weeded and healthy (including that in front of playyard fence, and in planters in front of Pod A and B), fencing maintained and on-site litter is picked up and has adequate containers (including containers in front of pod area near parking lot). Details shall be worked out with the City Staff. 13) This permit shall be valid for three (3) years, expiring on October 12, 1991. The approval for the Conditional Use Permit may be extended for up to two (2) additional years by the Planning Directdor upon the Director's determination that the conditions are being complied with and remain adequate to ensure that the stated findings will continue to be met. The Applicant must submit a written request of the extension prior to the expiration date of the permit. 14) This permit shall be revocable for cause in accordance with Section 8-40.3 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of February, 1989. AYES: Commissioners Burnham, Mack and Zika NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Barnes and Okun Ain! Planning Commi ion C.. r.•rson ATT ST: Planning Director -2-