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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 11-13 PCP PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER NOVEMBER 13, 1997 REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order - 7:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - October 16, 1997 4. Chairperson's Explanation The Planning Commission is an advisory body. One of the Commission's functions is to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings, the Commission makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final decisions. 5. Jehovah-Jireh Church 97014 Request for Special Use Permit to operate a child care facility at the church located at • 6120 Xerxes Avenue North. 6. Other Business 7. Adjournment • Planning Commission Information Sheet Application filed on 10/30/97 Application No: 97014 City council action should be taken Applicant: Jehovah-Jireh Church of God in Christ by 12/29/97 (60 days) Location: 6120 Xerxes Ave N Request: Special Use Permit The applicant, Jehovah-Jireh Church, is seeking a special use permit to operate a child care facility out of their church building which is located at 6120 Xerxes Ave N. The property in question is zoned R1 (Single Family Residence) and is bounded on the north by Brooklyn Drive with single family homes on the opposite side of the street; on the east by City owned park and open space property; on the south by the Brookdale Christian Center Assembly of God Church; and on the west by Xerxes Avenue with single family homes on the opposite side of the street. Both churches and accompying uses such as child care or day care are considered special uses in the R1 zoning district. The applicant's representative, Danita Alderson, has submitted written information regarding their proposed operation at the church. Their program is required to be licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services and they are seeking such licensing to provide child care for up to 29 children. The applicant is proposing to offer two types of child care: one being preschool to serve up to 20 children (age 3') months thru pre-kindergarten age) and the other after school care to serve up to nine school age children(kindergarten thru 12 years). These programs would be offered Monday thru Friday between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on a year around basis. The information provided indicates that the Jehovah-Jireh Church child care program will exist as a non-profit, tax exempt entity incorporated separately. It is sponsored by the church, governed by a Board of Directors, which include representatives from the congregation. The applicant indicates that the Director of the center and the staff have educational backgrounds and experience that meet or exceed the State of Minnesota, Department of Human Services, licensing regulations. The proposed staff to child ratio will be two staff members to 20 preschool age children and one staff member to nine school age children. The information lists various program activities for daily indoor and outdoor activities. The applicant has provided a site plan showing the location of the facility and where, within the facility, the preschool classrooms will be located as well as the after school care classrooms. The site plan also shows a child pick-up and drop off area located in the parking lot south of the building and the location of the child care entrance which would be at the southwesterly corner of the building. A large fenced in area for play and outdoor activities is located on the east side of the building as well. As previously indicated the program is required to be licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Also required are inspections by the city's building official and the fire chief. 11/13/97 Page 1 The building official has been at the site and is evaluating it for compliance with various building code requirements. It should be noted that this area had been used as a school in the past by the • Brookdale Christian Center. Compliance with recommendations of the building official and fire chief should be a condition of any approval for this application. The applicant has also provided written comments with respect to the standards for special use permits contained in Section 35-220 of the city's zoning ordinance(copy attached). Special use permits may be granted only after a finding that all standards for special use permits have been met. The applicant indicates their commitment to the welfare of the community by providing a pro- active role in facing the concerns of our society. They believe that they can assist parents by providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children that addresses the whole child; physically, spiritually and intellectually. They indicate that the use and maintenance of the property in which the child care facility will be housed must adhere to the strictest of safety standards. They will seek to meet and exceed local building codes and licensing regulations to assure the well being of the children for which their services are provided. The commissions attention is directed to the applicant's comments for further information. We see no conflict with the standards for special use permit and the proposed child care operation that will be conducted by the Jehovah-Jireh Church. A public hearing has been scheduled for this application and notices have been sent. RECOMMENDATION In general, the application appears to be in order and approval is recommended subject to at least the following conditions: 1. The special use permit is issued for a child care/day care facility serving up to 29 children in a preschool and after school program. Any expansion or alteration of these operations will require an amendment to this special use permit. 2. The child care/day care operation shall receive the proper licensing from the Minnesota Department of Human Services and copy of the license shall be kept on file wth the City. 3. The premises will be brought into compliance with applicable state and local regulations relating to fire safety, health and building code standards for this operation as determined by the building official and fire chief. 11/1')/97 Page 2 4. The special use permit is subject to all other applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. 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The nature of use has been detailed and accompanies this application for the Planning Commission's consideration. Please find the following enclosures: Application Description of Service Standard of Use Site Design A representative of the Jehovah Jireh Church of God in Christ will be present at the November 13, 1997 public hearing. If questions regarding this application should arise prior to this date, please contact me at (612)529-1612. Thank you. Sincerely, . ,\1 Danita Alderson Description of Service i This is a summarization of the basic parameters of the proposed program for the Jehovah Jireh Child Development Center. Governance of Child Care Program The center will exist as a non profit, tax-exempt entity incorporated separately. Its sponsor will be the church, governed by a board of directors to include representatives form the congregation. Staff Qualifications The Director of the Center and the staff have educational backgrounds and experience that meet or exceed the State of Minnesota Department of Human Service licensing regulations. Total Ages and Numbers of Children to be Served 20 Preschool (33 months thru pre-kindergarten) 9 School Age (kindergarten thru 12 years) Number of Groups for each Age 2 Preschool 1 School Age Proposed Staff-to-Child Ration • 2 Staff to 20 Preschool 1 Staff to 9 School Age Program Options Full Day After School Care for School Age Center Operation Open 6:30am to 6:OOpm Monday thru Friday Year Round Program Activity Schedule The following interest areas will be utilized daily for indoor and outdoor activities, quiet and active activities, teacher-directed and child-initiated play: Large motor activities Fine motor activities Dramatic or practical life activities Creative arts and crafts Religion Science Math Sensory stimulation activities Music Center Operation Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on Saturday, it will be observed on Friday. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it will be observed on Monday. The center also closes for one Professional Day each year for staff inservice training. The center is closed on the days between Christmas and New Year's Day. Special Services Offered Food service: Snacks and catered lunch Parent Information: community resource phone numbers and brochures Enhanced educational opportunities Offsite field trips Onsite field trips lessons, etc. Standards for Use Our commitment to the welfare of the community existed prior to establishing a child care facility. We, as a church realize we must take a proactive role in facing the ills and concerns of our society. One such concern, is the ever increasing need for quality child care. We believe we can assist parents by providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children that addresses the whole child; physically, spiritually and intellectually. Our program can only enhance the state of community with the instillation of Christian values that are life-oriented. Use and maintenance of the property in which the child care facility will be housed must adhere to the strictest of safety standards. We seek to meet and exceed the local building codes and licensing regulations that influence the quality and safety of the facility so as to assure the well being of the children who are directly affected by a safe environment. In assessing the current and future needs of the community we feel the need for a quality child care is in keeping with the communities natural progression and growth. The property layout and hours of operation are constructed so as to not infringe upon the traffic flow of the public streets. Please see the enclosed site design. ...whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. I Corinthians 10:31 Section 35-220. SPECIAL USE PERMITS 2. Standards for Special use Permits A special use permit may be granted by the City Council after demonstration by evidence that all of the following are met: (a) The establishment, maintenance or operation of the special use will promote and enhance the general welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, or comfort. (b) The special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood. (c) The establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. (d) Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress, egress and parking so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. (e) The special use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located. 3. Conditions and Restrictions The Planning Commission may recommend and the City Council may impose such conditions and restrictions upon the establishment, location, construction, maintenance and operation of the special use as deemed necessary for the protection of the public interest and to secure compliance with requirements specified in this ord- inance. In all cases in which special use permits are granted, • the City Council may require such evidence and guarantees as:it may deem necessary as part of the conditions stipulated in connec- tion therewith. 4. Resubmission No application for a special use permit which has been denied by the City Council shall be resubmitted for a period of twelve (12) months *from the date of the final determination by the City Council; except that the applicant may set forth in writing newly discovered evidence of change of condition upon which he relies to gain the consent of the City Council for resubmission at an earlier time. S. Revocation and Extension of Special Use Permits When a special use permit has been issued pursuant to the pro- visions of this ordinance, such permit shall expire without further action by the Planning Commission or the City Council unless the applicant or his assignee or successor commences work upon the sub- ject property within one year of the date the special use permit is granted, or unless before the expiration of the one year period the applicant shall apply for an extension thereof by filling out and submitting to the Secretary of the Planning Commission a "Special Use Permit" application requesting such extension and paying an additional fee of $15.00. Special use permits granted pursuant to the provisions of a prior ordinance of Brooklyn. Center shall expire within one year of the effective date of this ordinance if construction upon the sub- ject property pursuant to such special use permit has not commenced within that time. In any instance where an existing and established special use is abandoned for a period of one year, the special use permit re- lated thereto shall expire one year following the date of abandon- ment.