2013-48 GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 2243 NORTH MAIN STREET

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Excerpts from Plan Commission Minutes of May 2,2013: Cal. No. 13-12 Petition of CARLA TURNER WELLS, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow f r a Large Home Day Care located at 2243 NORTH MAIN STREET in the R-3 Single Family Residence istrict. Mrs. Joselyn Stewart was sworn in by Mrs. Janet Poland. Mrs. Stewart presented the recommendation of staff: The subject site is developed as a single family residence and located at 2243 Nprth Main Street. The subject petition requests a conditional use permit to allow the operation of a licensed large home daycare facility. The daycare would accommodate a maximum of eight 8) children. A large home daycare facility located in the R-3 District requires a Conditional Use Pe it. The petitioner's drop off and pick up area will be in the drive-way of her house which fronts North Main Street. There is adequate room for the children to play in the rear yard which is fenced. Section XXII.A.3. lists three standards which must be met in order to grant a conditional use permit. The first standard requires the applicant to show that the use is "necessary for the public convenience at the location." The proposed use is generally compatible with t e neighborhood and provides a service which can be utilized by area residents. The proposed use also meets the second standard. The facility is located and designed to be operated in a manner that the public health, safety and welfare will be protected. This use also meets the third standard. The facility will not cause substantial injury to the value of other properties in the neighborhood. The daycare use will be required to met all applicable City building and fire codes, as well as all requirements imposed by the State in the issuance of a home day care license. Based on the analysis, staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit as submitted with the following conditions: a. That the proposed operation be limited to a maximum of eight (8) children, b. 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, c. That the proposed daycare be at all times appropriately licensed by the tate of Illinois. Section XXII.A.2. requires the Plan Commission to hold a public hearing n a conditional use permit request, and then forward its report and recommendation to the Ci y Council for final approval. A motion to forward Calendar Number 13-12 to the City Council wi h a recommendation for approval is suggested. Ms. Carla Turner-Wells was sworn in by Mrs. Poland. Ms. Turner-Wells said she is a child care provider and is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to run a daycare facility. There were no questions and no objectors present. It was moved and seconded (John/Newton) to forward Calendar No. 13-12 to tle City Council with recommendation for approval as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. II