HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 Attch 4 Written Statement
Kidango Conditional Use Permit Application
7500 Amarillo Rd. Dublin CA 94568
Written Statement (revised 10/13/10):
a. Kidango proposes to occupy 4 existing classrooms at Nielson Elementary School.
Rooms 9, 11 and portable classroom 32 will provide classroom based childcare and
developmental services to the local community. California State licensing requirements
limit the maximum number of students in these classrooms to a total population of 72
specifying 24 children per room. Room 8 will be used for an office area and staff break
room. For purposes of optimal supervision, the maximum number of children playing at
any given time within the outdoor enclosed play structure area will be 24. This
population occurs only if the children's attendance level is at 100%. The outside play
schedule times fall between 9:00am - 12:00pm, 2:45pm - 3:15pm and 5:00pm -
5:45pm.
Before the State could issue our license for operation, Kidango was required to pass a
fire inspection through the City of Dublin. In order to come into compliance with current
city fire code, Kidango installed a complete stand alone fire system in the rooms we
occupy that includes a new fire panel, fire pulls, smoke and heat detectors, all new
wiring, exit lighting and fire extinguishers. The new system is monitored by Sonitrol's
fire division. The system was approved and signed off by the Alameda County Fire
Department on 5/26/09 and we have included a copy of these approved plans for your
reference.
b. At peak enrollment, Kidango anticipates having 12 employees.
c. Proposed operation will be from 7am-6pm Monday through Friday, and closed for
holidays.
d. Kidango's services cater to families with children in need of outside care between the
ages of 2.9 years up to first grade.
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e. Kidango's service is beneficial as it inspires children, empowers families and builds
stronger communities. Kidango has been a Bay Area leader in child development since
1979. Kidango currently provides quality education and child development services for
children ages 0-12 in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties. Kidango serves 2,500
children daily in our quality preschool, school age, infant care, Head Start, early
intervention, mental health and family child care home education programs.
f. Kidango does not anticipate activities that would differ in any way from the previous
use from the Dublin Unified School District.
g. Kidango does not anticipate its operation to create any negative effects to the health
or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity or to be detrimental to the public
health, safety or general welfare.
h. Kidango proposes a new play area as described on the revised site plan dated
10/13/10, This location is recessed south of the existing play structures previously
installed by Dublin Unified School District. Kidango intends to move two shade
structures, the play structure and a perimeter fence to this area. Outside of the play
area, Kidango is not making any adjustments or alterations to the site as it was leased
from the Dublin Unified School District and does not for see any negative impacts to the
property, transportation systems or existing improvements to the neighborhood.
i. Kidango is occupying the property and facility as it was previously utilized by the
elementary school. There will be no changes to structures, vehicular access, or ability
for future development.
J. The site is more than physically suitable for Kidango's operation. Specifically at peak
enrollment Kidango will occupy 14% of the available classrooms and 23% of the
previous population (see attachment).
k. The proposed development will not affect current views.
I. Nielson Elementary school consists of an old school campus containing 21
classrooms, a large athletic grass field, two designated play structure areas, a large
paved play yard with a parking lot and driveway on the north side of the property. The
entire campus' elevation is flat and is encircled by residential homes and a church.
m. Nielson Elementary school was designed and constructed in the 1960's, featuring a
stucco exterior. Kidango's operation will not modify the location or its use and purpose
in any way.
n. Kidango is not altering the current landscape features in any way.
o. The proposed project is not located on a hazardous waste and substances site.