HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-16 BOS Staff ReportCONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #11-16
JESSICA RICHARDSON - IN HOME DAYCARE COTTAGE
OCCUPATION
Staff Report for the Board of Supervisors
Prepared: October 14, 2016
Staff Contact: M. Tyler Klein, AICP, Planner
This report is prepared by the Frederick County Planning Staff to provide information to the
Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors to assist them in making a decision on
this request. It may also be useful to others interested in this zoning matter.
Reviewed Action
Planning Commission: 10/05/16 Public Hearing Held; Recommended Approval
Board of Supervisors: 10/26/16 Pending
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR
THE 10/26/16 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING: This is a request for a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP) for an in-home daycare facility within a single-family detached residence in
the RP (Residential Performance) Zoning District. Should the Board of Supervisors find this
application for an in-home daycare facility to be appropriate, the Planning Commission
recommends that the following conditions be attached to the CUP:
1. All review agency comments and requirements shall be complied with at all times.
2. Hours of operation shall be permitted from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
3. The Applicant shall satisfy the licensing requirements of the Virginia Department of Social
Services and the County of Frederick.
4. One, small, cottage occupation sign is permitted.
5. Other than those children residing on the property, there shall be no more than twelve (12)
children being cared for at any given time.
6. Other than those persons residing on the property, there shall be no more than one (1)
employee working at the daycare at any time.
7. Any expansion or change of use will require a new Conditional Use Permit.
The Planning Commission voted 6-0-3 (Commissioners Manuel, Thomas, Triplett absent) to
recommend approval with conditions of CUP #11-16 for Jessica Richardson for a cottage
occupation for an in-home daycare facility.
Following this public hearing, a decision regarding this Conditional Use Permit application by
the Board of Supervisors would be appropriate. The Applicant should be prepared to
adequately address all concerns raised by the Board of Supervisors.
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LOCATION: This property is located at 102 Barbados Place, Stephens City, Virginia (Albin
Village Subdivision); generally located north of Albin Drive and east of Aylor Road
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Opequon
PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 75F-2-73
PROPERTY ZONING & PRESENT USE:
Zoned: RP (Residential Performance) District Land Use: Single-family detached residence
ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING & PRESENT USE:
North: RP (Residential Performance) Use: Residence
South: RP (Residential Performance) Use: Residence Use: Residential
East: RP (Residential Performance) Use: Residence
West: RP (Residential Performance) Use: Residence
PROPOSED USE: The Applicant proposes a licensed in-home daycare facility, for up to twelve
(12) children.
REVIEW EVALUATIONS:
Virginia Department of Transportation: The application for a Conditional Use Permit for this
property appears to have minimal measurable impact on Route 1153, the VDOT facility which
would provide access to the property. Existing entrance is adequate for proposed use. However,
should use ever expand in the future, the entrance may have to be upgraded to VDOT
commercial standards.
Frederick County Inspections: Existing dwelling shall comply with The Virginia Uniform
Statewide Building Code (USBC). The existing dwelling will be classified (R-5) and shall
comply with The Virginia Maintenance Codes. No change of use permit is required provided the
home is licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services as Family day home with
allowances of up to 12 children. All sleeping rooms shall comply with proper egress and
working smoke detectors shall be installed in accordance with the VMC.
Winchester-Frederick County Health Department: The Frederick County Health Department
has no objection since the property appears to be serviced by public water and sewer. Although,
if over 12 children are to be cared for a food permit will need to be applied for.
Frederick County Fire Marshall: Plans approved. Provided that the following conditions are
met: There shall be at least 1 5 lb. ABC multi-purpose fire extinguisher hung and available
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within 75’ of all areas being used for the daycare. There shall be at least one smoke detector in
all rooms being used for the daycare.
Frederick County Sanitation Authority: No comments.
Winchester Regional Airport: No impact to airport operation.
City of Winchester: No comments.
Planning and Zoning: A licensed in-home daycare facility is a permitted use as a cottage
occupation in the RP (Residential Performance) District through an approved Conditional Use
Permit (CUP). An in-home daycare facility is defined by the Zoning Ordinance as a facility in
which more than five (5) children, not including those children related to the people who
maintain the facility, are received for care, protection, and guidance during only part of the 24-
hour day. The 2030 Comprehensive Policy Plan of Frederick County (Comprehensive Plan)
identifies this area of the County as part of the Southern Frederick Area Plan and is to remain
primarily residential in nature and is not part of any land use study. The subject property is also
located in the County’s Urban Development Area (UDA) and Sewer and Water Service Area
(SWSA); the property is served by public utilities. The subject property is located in the Albin
Village Subdivision, on a cul-du-sac (Barbados Place) and is surrounded by other single-family
detached homes. The property also meets all setback and off-street parking requirements.
This in-home daycare facility, The Learning Tree, has been in operation for more than two (2)
months within the principal residence, and currently cares for nine (9) children. The Applicant
has designated drop-off and pick-up spaces in the driveway and a fenced outdoor play area in the
rear of the property (see attached sketch plan provided by the Applicant). The drop-off and pick-
up of children is staggered throughout the morning and evening, which should prevent any traffic
or queueing along the street. The Applicant also has one (1) employee.
Staff received one (1) neighbor objection (received October 7, 2016) to the proposed use
following the Planning Commission meeting noting concerns regarding traffic in and out of the
cul-du-sac in the mornings and evenings as a result of the use, parking of vehicles on the street,
and kids screaming throughout the day from the outdoor play area.
STAFF CONCLUSIONS FOR THE 10/05/16 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING:
Should the Planning Commission find this use (an in-home daycare facility) appropriate, Staff
would recommend the following conditions:
1. All review agency comments and requirements shall be complied with at all times.
2. Hours of operation shall be permitted from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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3. The Applicant shall satisfy the licensing requirements of the Virginia Department of Social
Services and the County of Frederick.
4. One, small, cottage occupation sign is permitted.
5. Other than those children residing on the property, there shall be no more than twelve (12)
children being cared for at any given time.
6. Other than those persons residing on the property, there shall be no more than one (1)
employee working at the daycare at any time.
7. Any expansion or change of use will require a new Conditional Use Permit.
PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY AND ACTION OF THE 08/05/16 MEETING:
Staff presented CUP #11-16 at the October 5, 2016 Planning Commission public hearing, noting
the site is a suburban single-family detached residence, presently zoned RP (Residential
Performance) and the Applicant is seeking a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a cottage
occupation for an in-home daycare facility to care for up to 12 children (excluding those
residing on the premises). Staff presented maps identifying the location and an outline of the
property and the proposed illustrative sketch provided by the Applicant for the cottage
occupation, noting the drop-off/pick-up location for the children and the fenced outdoor play
area. Staff continued that the property is surrounded by like RP properties on all sides which are
also single-family detached residences. Staff concluded with a summary of the proposed
conditions, noting the Applicant had agreed to the conditions as presented.
The Planning Commission requested that Staff clarify Condition #4, the size of the cottage
occupation sign permitted, and if it was allowed within the subdivision by the Homeowners
Association (HOA). Staff stated that the Zoning Ordinance allows for a four (4) square foot sign
for cottage occupations, and that similar signs had been granted to other cottage occupation
CUPs. Further, Staff noted that HOA restrictions on signage are a matter to-be-resolved between
the homeowner and the HOA. The Applicant further clarified that she had contacted her HOA
and had been provided a letter stating a business sign was permitted.
The Planning Commission also requested clarification if the use had been established in violation
of the Zoning Ordinance. Staff noted that the Applicant had established the use prior to receiving
a business license, which required a CUP for the in-home daycare use. Staff further clarified that
the Applicant needed a business license to become a licensed child care provider through the
Virginia Department of Social Service (VADSS) and the County. Staff stated that the Applicant
was taking all of the necessary actions to come into compliance with the County and State
requirements as quickly as possible and to date had not received any complaints from neighbors
or anyone else.
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The Applicant gave a brief overview of her daycare operation, The Learning Tree, noting she
currently cares for nine (9) children, she intends to care for up to 12 children, and has one (1)
employee that lives outside of the residence.
No members of the public spoke during the public hearing.
The Planning Commission voted 6-0-3 (Commissioners Manuel, Thomas, Triplett absent) to
recommend approval with conditions of CUP #11-16 for Jessica Richardson for a cottage
occupation for an in-home daycare facility.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR
THE 10/26/16 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
Should the Board of Supervisors find this application for a cottage occupation to be appropriate,
the Planning Commission recommends that the following conditions be attached to the CUP:
1. All review agency comments and requirements shall be complied with at all times.
2. Hours of operation shall be permitted from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
3. The Applicant shall satisfy the licensing requirements of the Virginia Department of Social
Services and the County of Frederick.
4. One, small, cottage occupation sign is permitted.
5. Other than those children residing on the property, there shall be no more than twelve (12)
children being cared for at any given time.
6. Other than those persons residing on the property, there shall be no more than one (1)
employee working at the daycare at any time.
7. Any expansion or change of use will require a new Conditional Use Permit.
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval with conditions of CUP #11-16
for Jessica Richardson for a cottage occupation for an in-home day care facility.
Following this public hearing, a decision regarding this Conditional Use Permit application by
the Board of Supervisors would be appropriate. The Applicant should be prepared to
adequately address all concerns raised by the Board of Supervisors.