HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 Attmt 3 Written Statement dated 01-21-2009Bright Horizons
Child Care & Early Education
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
PROPOSED BRIGHT HORIZONS CHILDREN'S CENTER
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
7035 Dublin Boulevard
Dublin, California
January 21, 2009
The proposed Bright Horizons Children's Center, LLC, is a tenant improvement project
that will be an amenity and provide easily accessible child care services for the
community.
The tenant space is a stand-alone existing building with exits directly to grade. The
project will include a remodel of approximately 8,500 square feet of interior space and
will accommodate separate areas for Toddlers, Two-year-olds, and Preschool aged
children. Approximately 8,300 square feet of the existing exterior paving will be
renovated to accommodate play areas for each age group.
DECEIVED
JAN 2 1 2009
DUBLIN PLANNING
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WRITTEN STATEMENT
PROPOSED BRIGHT HORIZONS CHILDREN'S CENTER
7035 Dublin Boulevard
Dublin, CA
A. TYPE OF BUSINESS
The proposed business is a child care center and will accommodate up to 126
children. The breakdown of the children is as follows:
Toddlers: 24 RECEIVED
Two's: 30
Pre-School: 72 MAY 19 2009
B. EMPLOYEES DUBLIN PLANNING
The center will have up to 18 staff on site at any one time.
C. PROPOSED HOURS AND DAYS OF OPERATION
The Children's Center will operate from 6 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday.
Drop off and pick up is anticipated throughout the hours of operation. Play times
vary throughout the hours of operation on a rotational basis by classrooms.
The playground could have a maximum of 114 children at one time with approx.
12 teachers.
D. TARGET COMMUNITY
The proposed center will serve as an amenity for the community. Historically,
approximately 15% of families served at Bright Horizons Children's Centers have
multiple children enrolled.
E. BENEFIT
The proposed Children's Center serves the surrounding community in providing
quality child care to families where parents work.
F. DISRUPTIONS FOR SURROUNDING RESIDENTS OR BUSINESSES
The Children's Center will have secured outdoor play areas on the west side of
the site. Although children will be playing outside, the noise level is not
anticipated to be disruptive or negative.
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G. NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF BUSINESS
The Children's Center will not have a negative effect on the health or safety of
persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be detrimental to the public health,
safety or general welfare.
H. NEGATIVE IMPACTS ON PROPERTY, SYSTEMS OR IMPROVEMENTS
IN NEIGHBORHOOD
The Children's Center will not create any negative imparts on property,
transportation systems, or existing improvements in the neighborhood. The
existing parking lot will be modified to allow construction of the outdoor play
areas, but existing driveways will remain, and entering/leaving the lot will still be
from Clark Avenue.
No security or public safety issues are anticipated as a result of this project. Staff
will continuously supervise the children and all access pints to the center, and
the playground will be controlled. There will be an intrusion detection alarm for
after-hours security.
1. SITE LAYOUT
The existing parking lot will be modified to provide new children's outdoor play
environments, enclosed by new aluminum picket fencing and gates. The
perimeter of the playground will have a 6' high fence and the fences between
playgrounds will be 4' high. Vehicles will enter and leave the center via existing
driveways off of Clark Avenue. Parking for staff and visitors will be
accommodated completely within the parking lot. Vehicular access to the
adjacent DSRSD gate on the north side of the property will be maintained in its
current condition can location.
J. SUITABILITY OF SITE
The site is physically well-suited for the site because of fhe open areas available
for the outdoor playgrounds while maintaining areas for parking and landscaping.
K. IMPACT OF VIEWS BY PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
The proposed development will likely enhance the existing views, with the
addition of landscaping and play environments. The trash dumpster will be
located in an enclosure within the parking lot.
L. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SITE
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The existing site is relatively flat, with well-landscaped areas surrounding the
building. The proposed addition of the play areas will provide additional
landscaping.
M. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN / THEME
The existing building is a one story low scaled structure with mansard roofs and
wood trellises/canopies. The proposed Children's Center is planned as a tenant
improvement. Exterior modifications to the building will be limited to the addition
of some windows and doors required for natural light and egress from the new
classrooms. New windows and doors will be consistent in style and finish with
the existing.
N. LANDSCAPING
In addition to the existing landscaping throughout the parking lot and surrounding
the building, the proposed exterior play areas will have new trees and shrubs as
well as a raised garden for the children to plant.
0. HAZARDOUS WASTE CONCERNS
The proposed project is not located on a hazardous waste and substances site.
Additionally, no storage of hazardous materials is anticipated within the
Children's Center.
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