HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 86-069 PA 86-112.1 .2 Hobby Horse Learning Center- Childcare RESOLUTION NO. 86 - 069
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING PA 86-112.1 AND .2 HOBBY HORSE LEARNING CENTER - CHILDCARE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
REQUESTS 6901 YORK DRIVE
WHEREAS, Joseph P. Sullivan, on behalf of Hobby Horse Learning
Center-Childcare, filed Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review
requests to allow the establishment of an 80-child childcare facility in one
"pod" of the existing J. R. Cronin School facility with minor modifications to
the exterior of the existing structure; and
WHEREAS, the adopted City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance provides, in
part, for the establishment of childcare facilities of seven or more children
in an R-1, Single Family Residential District as a Conditional Use; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold public hearings on said
applications on November 17, 1986; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearings was given in all
respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, this application has been reviewed in accordance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and a Negative Declara-
tion of Environmental Significance has been adopted (Planning Commission
Resolution No. 86-068) for this project, as it will have no significant effect
on the environment; and
WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the
Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review applications be condi-
tionally 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, if conditionally approved, is
appropriate for the subject property in terms of being compatible to existing
land uses in the area and will not overburden public services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Planning Commission finds:
a) The 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 uses will be properly related to other land uses, and transportation
and service facilities in the vicinity, as the proposed uses will be
compatible to said land uses, and transportation and service facilities
in the immediate vicinity.
c) The uses will not materially adversely affect the health or safety of
persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be materially detri-
mental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in
the neighborhood, as all applicable regulations will be met.
d) The uses will not be contrary to the specific intent clauses or per-
formance standards established for the district in which they are to be
located.
e) All provisions of Section 8-95.0 through 8-95.8 Site Development Review,
of the Zoning Ordinance are complied with.
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f) Consistent with Section 8-95.0, this project will promote orderly,
attractive, and harmonious development, recognize environmental limita-
tions on development; stabilize land values and investments; and promote
the general welfare by preventing establishment of uses or erection of
structures having qualities which would not meet the specific intent
clauses or performance standards set forth in the Zoning Ordinance and
which are not consistent with their environmental setting.
g) The approval of the project as conditioned is in the best interest of the
public health, safety and general welfare.
h) General site considerations, including site layout, orientation, and the
location of buildings, vehicular access, circulation and parking, set-
backs, height, public safety and similar elements have been designed to
provide a desirable environment for the development.
i) General architectural considerations as modified by the Conditions of
Approval, including the character, scale and quality of the design, the
architectural relationship with the site and other buildings, building
materials and colors, screening of exterior appurtenances, exterior
lighting, and similar elements have been incorporated into the project in
order to insure compatibility of this development with its design concept
and the character of adjacent buildings and uses.
j) General project landscaping provisions for irrigation, maintenance and
protection of landscaped areas and similar elements have been considered
to insure visual relief to complement buildings and structures and to
provide an attractive environment to the public.
k) The project is consistent with the policies contained in the City's
General Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby
conditionally approve Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review
applications PA 86-112.1 and .2, as shown by materials labeled Exhibit C and
Background Attachments 2 and 3, on file with the Dublin Planning Department,
subject to the following conditions:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with
prior to issuance of building or the establishment of the proposed land use
activity and shall be subject to Planning Department review and approval.
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
Director, and only if commensurate adjustments to available on-site parking is
provided.
2) All school activities shall be restricted between the hours of
6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with the exception of occasional
evening meetings.
3) No outside activities may take place before 8:00 a.m.
4) Signage for this Childcare facility shall be limited to identifica-
tion placed on the existing, low-profile "J. R. Cronin School" sign (in a
manner matching the "shingle-sign" used for the Montessori School) and wall
signage of a size and design and location matching the wall signage used by the
Montesorri School. Said signage shall be subject to review and approval by the
Dublin Planning Department.
5) Proposed fencing shall conform with Section 8-60.55 of the Dublin
Zoning Ordinance relating to fence heights and location.
6) School noise shall be controlled so as not to create a nuisance to
the adjoining residential neighborhood.
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7) The Applicant shall submit evidence to the Planning Director that
appropriate State licenses and permits to operate a day-care center have been
obtained.
8) The school operator shall, at the minimum of a once-a-year basis,
make arrangements to have the Dublin Police Services Child Abuse Program, or an
equivalent program, presented to the Center's Staff and the children attending
the facility.
9) The Applicant, in conjunction with the Property Owner and other
users of the School facility, shall provide for the establishment of additional
on-site parking to meet the collective numerical parking requirements of the
uses occupying the J. R. Cronin School facility. On-site parking requirements
shall be met by applying a Joint Use Parking Scenario as provided for by
Section 8-63.14 of the Zoning Ordinance (see Condition #10). The additional
on-site parking supplied shall generally reflect the parking layout design
labeled Staff Parking Study - November, 1986, which locates new parking within
the existing parking lot area. The layout of the parking area established, and
commensurate physical improvements necessary to establish the parking, shall be
subject to review and approval by the Planning Director prior to installation.
All required on-site parking shall be in place and operable prior to the
establishment of the requested land use activity.
10) Prior to the establishment of the requested land use activity, an
attested copy of a joint-use parking agreement contract between the parties
concerned shall be recorded. Said contract shall set forth an agreement for
joint use of on-site parking for the life of uses concerned, and shall be
subject to review and approval by the Planning Driector and City Attorney prior
to recordation. The contract shall identify the number of parking spaces
jointly required for the subject land use activities and shall detail the
method applied to reduce the collective parking requirement for the site (as
established by application of Section 8-63.14 of the Zoning Ordinance).
11) The Applicant, in conjunction with the Property Owner, shall work
with the Planning Department and local disposal agency to establish an
acceptable work schedule (establishing scope of work and timeline for
completion of work) for upgrading the current means of on-site garbage
containment and disposal.
12) The Applicant, in conjunction with the Property Owner, shall work
with the City Engineer to establish an acceptable work schedule (establishing
scope of work and time-line for completion of work) for the correction of
deficiencies in the existing frontage improvements along the J. R. Cronin
School facility.
13) The Applicant, in conjunction with the Property Owner, shall work
with the Planning Department and the Building Inspection Department to
establish an acceptable work schedule (establishing scope of work and time-line
for completion of work) for the correction/removal of cracked and/or uplifted
sections of on-site concrete paving considered by the City to constitute a
hazard or nuisance.
14) Existing wooden benches located within the proposed fenced play
area shall be repaired prior to the establishment of the proposed land use
activity.
15) The Applicant shall install and maintain landscaping within the
seven existing raised concrete planter areas that are located around the
perimeter of the subject structure. Planting of said landscaping shall occur
within 60 days of the establishment of the proposed use activity.
16) The antenna support concurrently located on top of the roof at the
north side of the subject structure shall be removed prior to the establishment
of the proposed land use activity.
17) Wall mounted lighting around the perimeter of the building shall be
established and maintained to provide "wash" security lighting.
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18) This approval is valid until November 27, 1988, and shall be
revocable for cause in accordance with Section 8-90.3 of the Dublin Zoning
Ordinance.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of November, 1986.
AYES: Commissioners Barnes, Burnham, Mack, Petty and Raley
NOES: None
ABSENT: NonePlanning Commission airperson
ATTEST:
Planning Director
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