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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 19, 2009 Page 7 1 Ms. Jama stated the daycare director informed her that there will be fence around the building 2 and parking lot. A blueprint of the parking lot can be provided. 3 4 Chair Stromgren closed the public hearing at 8:17 p.m. 5 6 Commissioner Jenson suggested the applicant complete a survey that shows the interior section, 7 parking section, and playground section to show how they are linked and how it will be laid out 8 in a safe manner. 9 10 Motion by Commissioner Jensen, seconded by Commissioner Crone, to recommend approval of 11 the Conditional Use Permit for Ikram Daycare Centers, 33055 Old US Hwy 8, with the following 12 with conditions: 13 1. Appropriate Licensure Required. City Ordinance defines daycares as facilities regulated 14 by state law where adult supervision and care is provided for three or more children 15 (Section 152.008). Chapter 245A of the Minnesota Statutes requires licensure for such 16 facilities. 17 2. Traffic Control. Off-street loading areas shall be provided on site and designated for the 18 forward travel of vehicles both on entering and leaving the premises. This access should 19 be easily navigated in and out but allow for the safe drop-off or pick-up of children. This 20 pick-up and drop-off area shall be close to the building. Walkways should be available to 21 provide safe movement between the facility and the loading and/or parking areas. 22 3. Parking. Required parking shall include one space for each employee on the largest shift; 23 all spaces must be at least 9 feet by 19 feet and must be clearly marked and outlined; and 24 at minimum, one visitor space for every ten children is suggested by staff. This figure is 25 based on language from similar ordinances from Metro cities. 26 4. Signs. Signs are permitted as allowed in Title XV, Section 155.29 (C) of the City's 27 Code. 28 5. Play Area. The area for a designated play area must be adequate for the number of 29 children at the daycare facility and according to any requirements of state licensure. This 30 area must be fenced and secure. Walkways should be designated to provide safe 31 movement between the facility and the play area. 32 33 Motion carried unanimously. 34 35 Chair Stromgren stated the CUP application will be included on the May 26, 2009 City Council 36 meeting agenda. 37 38 Commissioner Jensen requested verification that condition no. 3 requires one visitor space for 39 every ten children. Assistant City manager Moore-Sykes responded in the affirmative. 40 41 VIII. CONCEPT REVIEWS 42 43 VIII.1 FENCE VARIANCE— 2912 SILVER LAKE COURT 44 45 Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes presented the staff report for the fence height variance 46 concept review for 2912 Silver Lake Court. She stated the owner of 2912 Silver Lake Court, Mr.