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May 21, 2018 Page 3 mean that the city is generally comfortable with the use, as long as reasonable conditions were applied in the independent review of an application. City Code does not specifically establish guidance for the City in the review of code text amendments. However, staff would recommend using the following considerations: 1) Is the request in keeping with the intent of the R‐1 Zoning Ordinance “to create and maintain areas which due to the natural amenities of the land, low traffic volumes, and historical development patterns are best suited for single‐family detached residences.” The intent of the Statute protection for childcare centers in the R‐1 district is to allow for such uses on a limited basis (specifically up to 14 children). 2) Is the proposed use of a commercial childcare center serving up to 17 children a generally acceptable use, as along as reasonable conditions are applied? The proposed use is not acceptable, given the desire to increase the number of children beyond what is normally allowed in the R‐1 district (17 children). 3) Is the use consistent with the other uses in the adjacent neighborhood? This area consists of mostly single‐family homes, however there are religious institutions and schools in the surrounding neighborhood. 4) Is there any reason to believe that the proposed use will diminish adjacent property values or disrupt the neighborhood? Staff does not believe property values will be affected. 5) Is there a compelling public interest to change the zoning code in this manner? While the existing use is functioning well within a single‐family context, staff believes there is no compelling public interest to deviate from the 14 children maximum protected by statute. ANALYSIS OF REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Consideration of the conditional use permit to allow a childcare facility of 17 children at 3029 Wilson is only in order IF the city has taken action to approve the zoning code text amendment to allow a commercial childcare facility serving up to 17 children as a conditional use. Should that action fail to be approved, the city must deny the request as inconsistent with city code. When reviewing the appropriateness of a request for conditional use permit, the following factors must be considered, in accordance with City Code: 1) The use is one of the conditional uses specifically listed for the district in which the property is located; Not as currently listed in the zoning code. The use would have to be added as conditional in the R‐ 1 zoning district via a zoning text amendment. 2) The City Council has specified all conditions which the City Council deems necessary to make the use compatible with other uses in the area; If approved, staff recommends a series of conditions be applied to this permit, including hours of operation, pick up and drop off times, and compliance with all nuisance and other applicable zoning codes. The applicant has stated in their application letter: “Our hours are 8am‐5pm,