HomeMy WebLinkAbout015-91RESOLUTION NO. 15-91
APPROVING A CHILI) CARE WORK PROGRAM
INCLUDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR CHILD
CARE FACILITIES LOCATED wnlqlN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Danville has determined that the
provision of quality child care is a high priority issue; and,
WHEREAS, a child care study was completed in June, 1988 to assess existing and
future child care needs; and
WHEREAS, an update to the survey may be warranted to reevaluate the existing
and future needs; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has previously heard opposition to Land Use Permit
applications where the integration of child care facilities in converted residences within
residential neighborhoods was proposed; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville is committed to protect the quality of life in
existing residential neighborhoods by preserving neighborhoods and authorizing the
incorporation of non-residential uses into neighborhoods only where they can be
demonstrated to be effectively integrated into the neighborhood and where the land use
activity can be found to be compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood;
and
WHEREAS, establishment of development standards for child care facilities
proposed in residential neighborhoods may be warranted; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council did consider the Draft Work Plan contained within
the Town Council Report of January 15, 1991, and did hear and consider all
recommendations, and testimony submitted in writing and presented at the meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council did make revisions to the Draft Work Program as
submitted; and
WHEREAS, the revisions have been incorporated in the attached Work Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Council of the Town of
Danville that the Town Council hereby approves the Child Care Work Program (see
Attachment A);
PAGE 1 OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-91
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a Regular Meeting on January 15,
1991, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
GREENBERG,
LANE, RITCHEY, SCHLENDORF, SHIMANSKY
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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PAGE I OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-91
ATTACHMENT A
CHILD CARE ISSUES - DRAFT WORK PLAN
January 15, 1991
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Develop information of established practices at existing facilities:
There are currently 10 large family day care facilities within the Town limits (i.e.,
facilities registered to care for 7-12 children). There are currently 14 commercial
child care facilities operating in Town (generally ranging from 20 to 108 children,
operating out of converted residences, churches and/or build-to-suit facilities) and
three school age child care facilities at local elementary schools. Two additional
sites, Montair and Green Valley School, are slated for January 1991 opening.
Possible tasks in this area are prioritized in a high to low rating system.
a.
Update needs survey for child care. The needs assessment should identify
the number of current day care openings in Danville, the number of
openings in facilities in close proximity to Danville, and the number of
Danville residents vs. residents from other jurisdictions being served by
Danville facilites (high)
Time Commitment: 30 hours/Completion in 1 - 2 months.
b.
Survey neighbors to check impacts of operating facilities. A draft survey has
been prepared. Consider the most appropriate method to obtain the most
accurate response. (i.e. physical contact through door-to-door canvassing,
telephone survey. (high)
Time Commitment: 8 - 12 hours per site depending on method and survey.
C.
Additional follow-up tasks which may be generated by the survey. If
negative responses are received, what will staffs position be?
Time Commitment: Follow up work - I - 2 hrs. per site.
Secure traffic counts of number and spacing of trips for drop-offs / pick-ups
(med)
Time Commitment: 6 hours per site.
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Take proactive/supportive role on the development of new public and semi-public
child care facilities:
Encouragement for the development of new facilities can be provided through
advance identification available facilities that are not utilized, or are under utilized,
and through access to information. Possible tasks in this area are prioritized in a
high to low rating system.
a.
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c.
Identify potential private/public sites (complete):
- Peace Lutheran Church (1027 Diablo Road)
- Rolling Hills Church (1565 Green Valley Road)
- Magee Ranch Park
Develop handouts outlining the review process/regulations for use by
potential operators (high)
Time Commitment: 15 - 20 hours.
Provide on-site inspection services (Building/Fire) to potential operators
(med).
Time Commitment: 15 - 30 hours.
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Take proactive role in finding new sites:
Through the development review process, and through utilization of funding
generated through the Child Care Ordinance, the Town has an opportunity to take
a proactive / supportive role in the development of new facilities.
a. Identify potential sites (high).
Time Commitment: A list is included below. This task is generally
complete.
East Side Locations
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Park View/Shapell (GPA 89-1 / PUD 89-15)
Sycamore Park (Town-owned facility - relocation of Hartz Court
operation)
San Ramon School Age Child Care Alliance - extended care facility at
new elementary school adjoining Sycamore Park
Wood Ranch Headquarters
Signature Properties/Parcel C
Home for Jewish Parents
Elsewhere
Elworthy Ranch/San Ramon Valley Boulevard
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Charlutte Wood School Site
Peace Lutheran Church - 1028 Diablo Road
Utilize the development review process to encourage/require development
of new facilities at identified potential sites. (high)
Time Commitment: Efforts are ongoing for the sites designated in a. above
which have an asterisk.
This work is ongoing and an amount of time cannot be accurately estimated.
Develop a long-term strategy/plan for the utilization of the funding
generated through the Child care Ordinance. (high)
Time Commitment: 15 - 30 hours.
Establish list / make contact with possible commercial operators. This task
shall be pursued only if a definite shortage of the day care spaces has been
identified in the update of the needs assessment. (med)
Time Commitment: 10 - 15 hours.
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Establish policies and development criteria for day care facilities in existing
residential neighborhoods.
In response to the recent vocal opposition to proposed facilities in converted
residential units on the west side of Town, consideration of changes in land use
regulations pertaining to operation of child care facilities within residential areas
may be warranted. The "changes" that could result from this review could range
from a decision to prohibit future facilities, establish more refined/restrictive
regulations or standards for future operations or maintain the zoning ordinance
in it's current format. The steps involved with this analysis would include the
following;
a. Survey what other jurisdictions are doing.
b. Review options through Planning and Transportation Sub-committee.
c. Establish "Development Criteria"/Residential Day Care Policy Statement.
d.
Initiate review and comment through the Planning and Transportation Sub-
committee, followed by Council review. A determination shall be made by
Council if a Zoning Text Amendment is necessary.
e. Implement changes coming out of the process.
Time Commitment: 60 - 80 hours - 3 - 4 months to research and draft
development criteria for review and comment.
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