2021-02 Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to Allow for a Day Care Home, Large in an Existing Residence Zoned R-3 Single-Family Residence District 2220 North Longwood Drive

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Excerpts from Plan Commission Meeting of December 3, 2020: Case No. 20-43 Petition of CARISA LAMB for a Conditional Use Permit in the R-3 Single-Family Residence District to allow for a Day Care Home, Large in an existing residence located at 2220 NORTH LONGWOOD DRIVE.The property is zoned R-3 Single- Family Residence District. It was moved and seconded (Peoples/Frantz)to forward Case No. 20-43 to the City Council with a recommendation of approval as set forth in the staff report. Mr. Greg Crowe was sworn in by Mrs. Janet Poland. Mr. Crowe discussed and presented slides of the site and surrounding properties(available for viewing upon request) along with staff's recommendation for approval of the petition based on the staff report distributed to the Plan Commission prior to the meeting (staff report is on file and is available for reviewing by request)with the following conditions: a. That the proposed operation will not be allowed to exceed the maximum number of children allowed by the State of Illinois. b. The hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. c. That the proposed operation be in compliance with applicable provisions of the City's adopted Building Codes, including obtaining a building permit to perform any proposed or required improvements to the existing dwelling. d. That the proposed daycare be appropriately licensed by the State of Illinois at all times. The petitioner shall supply the City with a copy of the daycare license. Ms. Carisa Lamb, petitioner, was sworn in by Mrs. Poland. Ms. Lamb stated she has three (3) children of her own and would like to have a home day care which requires a Conditional Use Permit. Discussion amongst the Plan Commission members,the petitioner and City Staff followed Mr. Crowe's presentation including the certifications Ms. Lamb presently has and will have to obtain. There were no objectors present. Upon call of the roll, Commission members Kent Newton, Mike Peoples, Bill Clevenger, Bruce Frantz,Rick Johnson, Steve Kline and Susie Peck voted aye. Motion carried.