To: Mark Hafner, City Manager
From: Julie Smith, Community Development Department
Subject:
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider an ordinance approving a Specific Use Permits (SUP) to allow White Bridle Learning and Therapy, a proposed (home-based) child-care facility, situated in a home on a .2632-acre tract of land, located on the west side of Pryor Court, approximately 100 feet northwest from the intersection of Pryor Court and Bear Creek Parkway, legally described as Lot 19, Block 14 High Chaparral Addition, zoned Single Family - 8,400 square-foot lot (SF-8.4), located at 696 Pryor Court. Susan Bullen, Owner/Applicant. (SUP-21-0018)
Background:
White Bridle Learning and Therapy began operation in 2015 at the Rocky Top Ranch. In 2018, The Birch Tennis and Racquet Club purchased and developed the property. Due to the change of use at this property, Susan Bullen (Owner/Applicant) had to find another location. She felt a residential home would be more beneficial for the children she provides for than a commercial site.
Currently, the Owner has been operating within her 2,730 square-foot residential home as a home occupation believing she was within the code. However, the classification is a home-based child-care facility and not home occupation. Subsequently, this use requires an SUP in the SF-8.4 zoning district.
Hours of Operation:
Open Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm.
Employees:
Maximum number of employees will be five.
Children:
Maximum number of children will be five.
Parking:
The Owner/Applicant proposes facility employees park their vehicles within right-of-way (ROW) on Bear Creek Parkway. (See Staff Attachment A - Application and Information.) This part of Bear Creek Parkway is not considered a thoroughfare street as it is located on the most western side of Keller and dead-ends within the subdivision. The Owner obtained her neighbors’ support for her employees to park in front of their homes even though it is a public ROW.
Citizen Input:
On May 13, 2021, the City mailed out 39 Letters of Notification for this Public Hearing to all property owners within three-hundred feet (300’) of the subject site. A public hearing notice sign was posted on the site.
The Owner/Applicant provided a support petition with 38 signatures from her neighbors. Please see Staff Attachment B - Support petition.
As of June 7, 2021, Staff has received one additional letter in support and one opposition letter that is within the 200-foot buffer. (See Staff Attachment C - Letters.)
Summary:
Section 8.02 (F)(2) of the UDC states that when considering a SUP request, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council shall consider the following factors:
1) The use is harmonious and compatible with surrounding existing uses or proposed uses;
2) The activities requested by the applicant are normally associated with the permitted uses in the base district;
3) The nature of the use is reasonable and appropriate in the immediate area;
4) Any negative impact on the surrounding area has been mitigated; and
5) That any additional conditions specified ensure that the intent of the district purposes are being upheld.
Planning and Zoning Recommendation:
On May 25, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended unanimously to approve the item as presented. The Commission expressed their gratitude to the Owner for the work she does for these children and their appreciation and respect for gaining so much support from her neighbors for the SUP request.
Alternatives:
The City Council has the following options when considering a Specific Use Permit:
§ Approve as submitted.
§ Approve with modified or additional condition(s).
§ Table the agenda item to a specific date with clarification of intent and purpose.
§ Deny.