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STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION
DATE: November 13, 2018
TO: Planning Commission
SUBJECT:
Happy Little Munchkins Large Family Day Care Home Conditional Use
Permit (PLPA-2018-00024)
Prepared by:Martha Battaglia, Associate Planner
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Applicant Prachi Nadkarni, is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to
operate a Large Family Day Care Home at 4451 Sunset View Drive. The Applicant
proposes to provide day care for up to 14 children within her home. The use, as
proposed, requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the public hearing, deliberate and adopt a Resolution approving a Conditional
Use Permit for the operation of a Large Family Day Care Home at 4451 Sunset View
Drive.
DESCRIPTION:
The project site is located at 4451 Sunset View Drive and is located within the Jordan
Ranch neighborhood, as shown in the vicinity map below. The property has a General
Plan land use designation of Medium -Density Residential and is located within a
Planned Development (PD) Zoning District. The project site is an existing single family
residence and access to the project site is provided by an existing driveway and an
improved sidewalk from Sunset View Drive.
The Applicant is proposing to
operate a Large Family Day
Care Home with the purpose of
providing child care to a
maximum of 14 children. The
Applicant has operated a Small
Family Day Care Home from
this location since 2016. A
Large Family Day Care Home is
permitted in all residential
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districts subject to the Development Standards and Regulations contained in Chapter
8.66 (Large Family Day Care Homes) of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
A Large Family Day Care that conforms to the Development Standards and Regulation s
contained in Section 8.66.030 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance is subject to approval of a
Zoning Clearance by the Community Development Director. Any proposed Large
Family Day Care Home that does not meet all of these Development Standards and
Regulations is subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning
Commission.
The proposed Large Family Day Care Home does not meet the Development Standards
related to parking and separation between day care homes to qualify for a Zoning
Clearance. Therefore, the Applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit
to operate a Large Family Day Care Home at the project site.
ANALYSIS:
A Conditional Use Permit enables the City to place Conditions of Approval on a project
to ensure that the operating characteristics are compatible with surrounding uses. The
proposed project has been reviewed for issues related to operating characteristics and
parking. Conditions of Approval have been placed on the project, where appropriate, to
ensure compatibility with the surrounding residential uses (Attachment 1).
The proposed Large Family Day Care Home will provide care for up to 14 children and
employ one person who does not reside in the home. The proposed day care will
operate Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm. The day care will have staggered
drop off and pick-up times in the mornings from 8:30 am to 9:30 am and in the early
evenings from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm which reduces the concentration of vehicles to and
from the house at any particular time. A Condition of Approval has been placed on the
project that requires the drop-off and pick-up of children be staggered over a minimum
one hour time period (Condition 15 of Attachment 1).
Parking
The City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance contains parking requirements by use type
(Section 8.76.080.B). A Large Family Day Care Home is required to provide 2 parking
spaces in an enclosed garage, plus 1 off-street space for each employee not residing in
the home, plus one space for every 6 children receiving care a t the facility. The code
allows for a loading space to occur on the street if within 150 feet of the dwelling.
Happy Little Munchkins Day Care is required to provide a total of five parking spaces (2
parking spaces for the dwelling, 1 for the non-resident employee, and 2 loading
spaces). The project site has two off -street parking spaces, which includes the two
spaces in the garage. The project site does not have a driveway; therefore, there is a
shortage of three off-street parking spaces.
The Applicant’s husband works outside of the home and uses his car to get to work. He
leaves for work before 8am and returns home after 6pm, leaving one of the garage
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parking spaces available. Thus the Applicant proposes to utilize one of the garage
parking spaces for the employee who does not reside in the home (Condition 18 of
Attachment 1). The Applicant proposes to use two parking spaces on the street in front
of their home to satisfy the requirement for loading spaces (Attachment 3).
Staff visited the site on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 from 7:30 am to 9:30 am in order to
ensure that adequate on-street parking exists for loading purposes. Staff observed that
many of the residents parked on the street in the vicinity of the proposed project site left
for work between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:30 am, freeing up street parking spaces.
There were several available parking spaces located within 150 feet of the proposed
Large Family Day Care Home.
Minimum Separation
The Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum 300 -foot separation between Large Family
Day Care Homes located on the same street (Chapter 8.66). A minimum separation of
less than 300 feet may be granted with approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the
Planning Commission. There is an existing Large Family Day Care located at 4427
Sunset View Drive, approximately 125 feet from the proposed Large Family Day Care.
Staff observed parents dropping off their children at the project site (existing Small
Family Day Care Home) and the existing Large Family Day Care Ho me located at 4427
Sunset View Drive. Staff verified that the drop-off of children at the adjacent existing
Large Family Day Care Home was staggered and that on-street parking spaces were
available for use by both day care homes.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with the State Guidelines
and City Environmental Regulations require that certain projects be reviewed for
environmental impacts and when applicable, environmental documents prepared. Staff
recommends that the project be found Statutorily Exempt from CEQA in accordance
with CEQA Guidelines Section 15274. The project includes only a Conditional Use
Permit for the operation of a Large Family Day Care Home.
CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE:
The project is consistent with the General Plan and Medium Density land use
designation – which permits the operation of Large Family Day Care Home. The project
is consistent with the Plan Development Zoning District in that a Large Family Da y Care
Home is permitted subject to approval of a Zoning Clearance or a Conditional Use
Permit by the Planning Commission.
REVIEW BY APPLICABLE DEPARTMENT AND AGENCIES:
The Building Division, Fire Prevention Bureau, and Public Works Department have
reviewed the project and provided Conditions of Approval where appropriate to ensure
that the project is established in compliance with all local ordinances and regulations.
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NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
In accordance with State law, a Public Notice was mailed to all property owners and
occupants within 300-feet of the proposed project. The Public Notice was also published
in the Valley Times and posted at several locations throughout the City. To date, the
City has received no objections regarding the Project. A copy of this Staff Report was
provided to the Applicant and posted to the City’s website.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a Large Family
Day Care Home at 4451 Sunset View Drive
2. Applicant's Written Statement
3. Site Plan
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RESOLUTION NO. 18-xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF A LARGE FAMILY
DAY CARE HOME AT 4451 SUNSET VIEW DRIVE
(APN 985-0113-071)
PLPA-2018-00024
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Prachi Nadkarni, has requested approval of a Conditional Use
Permit for the operation of a Large Family Day Care Home at 4451 Sunset View Drive (the
“Project”); and
WHEREAS, a Large Family Day Care Home is permitted in all residential districts subject
to the Development Standards and Regulations contained in Chapter 8.66 (Large Family Day
Care Homes) of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, a Large Family Day Care Home that does not meet all of the Development
Standards and Regulations contained in Section 8.66.030 is subject to a Conditional Use Permit
to be reviewed by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Large Family Day Care Home does not meet the Pa rking
Standard or the Minimum Separation Standard as described in Chapter 8.66; therefore, the
Applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Large Family Day
Care Home at the project site.
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State
Guidelines and City Environmental Regulations require that certain projects be reviewed for
environmental impacts; and
WHEREAS, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
in accordance with Section 15274 because it is a Large Family Day Care Home.
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted to the Planning Commission on November 13,
2018 recommending approval of said application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a properly noticed public hearing on said
application on November 13, 2018 at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be
heard; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports,
recommendations and testimony herein above set forth and used its independent judgment to
evaluate the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct
and made a part of this resolution.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the
City of Dublin does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding the
Conditional Use Permit for the establishment and operation of a Large Family Day Care Center:
A. The proposed use and related structures are compatible with other land uses,
transportation and service facilities in the vicinity in that: 1) the proposed Large Family
Day Care Home complies with State laws that require the primary use of the site to be a
single-family residential use with the Day Care as an accessory use; and 2) the noise and
traffic impacts will be minimized by restrictions on the hours of operation an d the low
number of vehicle trips that may be generated by the project.
B. It will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity,
or be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare in that: 1) the proposed Large
Family Day Care Home will comply with all City of Dublin and State regulations; 2) the
Large Family Day Care Home will be located at an existing facility that currently serves as
a Small Family Day Care Home; 3) the project has been conditioned so that all activities
will be controlled so as to not create a nuisance to the surrounding residents ; and 4) the
Day Care Home will be a state licensed facility.
C. It will not be injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood in that : 1) as
conditioned, noise and traffic impacts will be minimized by Conditions of Approval which
establish limits on the number of children enrolled and the hours of operation; 2) two
required parking spaces will be provided on-site; 3) a Condition of Approval has been
placed on the project that requires the employee who does not reside at the residence to
park in the garage; and 4) the parking reduction is warranted based on the availability of
loading spaces on Sunset View Drive.
D. There are adequate provisions for public access, water, sanitation, and public utilities and
services to ensure that the proposed use and related structures would not be detrimental
to the public health, safety, and welfare in that: 1) vehicular and pedestrian access is
provided to the site from existing sidewalks on Sunset View Drive; and 2) the proposed
Large Family Day Care Home is located in an existing residence served by existing
public utilities, services and infrastructure.
E. The subject site is physically suitable for the type, density and intensity of the use and
related structures being proposed in that: 1) the Large Family Day Care Home will be
located on an existing site; 2) two parking spaces will be provided on -site; 3) as
conditioned, the employee who does not reside at the residence will park in the garage;
4) the parking space reduction is appropriate based on the existing street width and
capacity and the availability of parking spaces along Sunset View Drive.
F. It will not be contrary to the specific intent clauses, development regulations, or
performance standards established for the zoning district in which it is located in that: 1) a
Large Family Day Care Home is permitted in all residential districts subject to the
Development Standards and Regulations contained in Chapter 8.66 (Large Family Day
Care Homes) of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance; 2) a proposed Large Family Day Care
Home that does not meet all of the Development Standards and Regulations contained in
Section 8.66.030 is subject to a Conditiona l Use Permit to be reviewed by the Planning
Commission; 3) the proposed Large Family Day Care Home does not meet the parking
standard or the minimum separation standard as described in Chapter 8.66; 4) the
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Applicant is satisfying the parking requirement by utilizing the two parking spaces in the
garage for the employee who resides in the home or who resides outside the home and
by providing two loading spaces in front of the home; 5) the requested parking reduction
has been determined to be warranted based on the capacity and width of Sunset View
Drive and the availability of loading sp aces on Sunset View Drive; and 6) a Condition of
Approval has been placed on the project that requires the employee who does not reside
at the residence to park in the garage.
G. It is consistent with the Dublin General Plan and with any applicable Specific Plans in
that: 1) the proposed use is permitted with a Conditional Use Permit and meets the
intensions of the Zoning District; and 2) as conditioned, the Large Family Day Care Home
will operate in such a manner as to limit impacts on the surrounding properties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby approve a
Conditional Use Permit for the establishment and operation of a Large Family Day Care Home
at 4451 Sunset View Drive subject to the following conditions:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to the issuance
of building permits, and shall be subject to Planning Division review and approval. The following
codes represent those departments/agencies responsible for monitoring compliance of the
conditions of approval: [PL] Planning; [B] Building; [PO] Police; [PW] Public Works; [ADM]
Administration/City Attorney; [FIN] Finance; [PCS] Parks and Community Services; [F] Dublin
Fire Prevention; [DSR] Dublin San Ramon Services District; [LDD] Livermore Dublin Disposal;
[CO] Alameda County Department of Environmental Health; [Zone 7] Alameda County Flood
Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7; [LAVTA] Livermore Amador Valley Transit
Authority; and [CHS] California Department of Health Services.
NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Agency
When
Required,
Prior to:
GENERAL
1. Approval. This Conditional Use Permit approval for
Happy Little Munchkins (PLPA-2018-00024) is for a
Large Family Day Care Home located at 4451 Sunset
View Drive. This approval shall generally conform to
the Written Statement and Facility Sketch dated
September 12, 2018.
PL On-going
2. Effective Date. This Conditional Use Permit approval
becomes effective 10 days following action by the
Planning Commission unless appealed before that time
in accordance with the Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
PL On-going
3. Permit Expiration. Construction or use shall
commence within one (1) year of Permit approval or
the Permit shall lapse and become null and void.
PL 1 year from
approval
4. Time Extension. The original approving decision-
maker may, upon the Applicant’s written request for an
extension of approval prior to expiration, and upon the
PL 1 year from
approval
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determination that any Conditions of Approval remain
adequate to assure that applicable findings of approval
will continue to be met, grant a time extension of
approval for a period not to exceed six (6) months. All
time extension requests shall be noticed and a public
hearing or public meeting shall be held as required by
the particular Permit.
5. Modifications. The Community Development Director
may consider modifications or changes to this Permit
approval if the modifications or changes proposed
comply with applicable sections of the Zoning
Ordinance.
PL On-going
6. Revocation of Permit. The Permit approval shall be
revocable for cause in accordance with Section
8.96.020.I of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Any
violation of the terms or conditions of this permit shall
be subject to citation.
PL On-going
7. Requirements and Standard Conditions. The
Applicant/Developer shall comply with applicable City
of Dublin Fire Prevention Bureau, Dublin Public Works
Department, Dublin Building Department, Dublin Police
Services, Alameda County Flood Control District Zone
7, Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority, Alameda
County Public and Environmental Health, Dublin San
Ramon Services District and the California Department
of Health Services requirements and standard
conditions. Prior to issuance of building permits o r the
installation of any improvements related to this project,
the Applicant/Developer shall supply written statements
from each such agency or department to the Planning
Department, indicating that all applicable conditions
required have been or will be met.
Various Issuance of
building permits
8. Fees. The Applicant/Developer shall pay all applicable
fees in effect, including, but not limited to, Planning
fees, Building fees, Traffic Impact Fees, TVTC fees,
Dublin San Ramon Services District fees, Public
Facilities fees, Dublin Unified School District School
Impact fees (per agreement between Developer and
School District), Fire Facilities Impact fees, Noise
Mitigation fees, Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu fees,
Alameda County Flood and Water Conservation
District (Zone 7) Drainage and Water Connection fee s;
or any other fee that may be adopted and applicable.
Various Issuance of
building permits
9. Indemnification. The Applicant/Developer shall
defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Dublin
and its agents, officers, and employees from any claim,
action, or proceeding against the City of Dublin or its
agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside,
void, or annul an approval of the City of Dublin or its
ADM On-going
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advisory agency, appeal board, Planning Commission,
City Council, Community Development Director, Zoning
Administrator, or any other department, committee, or
agency of the City to the extent such actions are
brought within the time period required by Government
Code Section 66499.37 or other applicable law;
provided, however, that the Applicant/Developer's duty
to so defend, indemnify, and hold harmless shall be
subject to the City's promptly notifying th e
Applicant/Developer of any said claim, action, or
proceeding and the City's full cooperation in the
defense of such actions or proceedings.
10. Clarifications to the Conditions of Approval. In the
event that there needs to be clarification to the
Conditions of Approval, the Community Development
Director has the authority to clarify the intent of these
Conditions of Approval to the Applicant without going to
a public hearing. The Community Development
Director also has the authority to make minor
modifications to these Conditions of Approval without
going to a public hearing in order for the Applicant to
fulfill needed improvements or mitigations resulting
from impacts to this project.
PL On-going
11. Noise/Nuisances. The Applicant shall control all
activities so as not to create unusual or unnecessary
noise which annoys or disturbs or injures or endangers
the health, repose peace or safety of any reasonable
person of normal sensitivity present in the area.
PL On-going
12. Annual Review. On an annual basis, this Conditional
Use Permit approval may be subject to a review by the
Community Development Director to determine
compliance with the Conditions of Approval.
PL On-going
PROJECT SPECIFIC
13. Number of Children. The maximum number of
children present at the Large Family Day Care Home at
any one time shall not exceed 14.
PL On-going
14. Hours of Operation. The Large Family Day Care
Home shall operate Monday through Friday between
the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm.
PL On-going
15. Staggered Drop-Off & Pick-up. The drop-off and pick-
up of children shall be staggered over a minimum one-
hour time period.
PL On-going
16. Outdoor Play. No outside activities may take place
before 9:00 am or after 6:00 pm.
PL On-going
17. Operator Parking. The occupants of the home shall
have no more than one vehicle parked at the project
site from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm as long as a Large Family
Day Care Home is being operated at this address. The
garage shall be kept free and clear for the day care
PL On-going
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employees who reside in the home or who reside
outside the home to park vehicles during the day care
hours of operation so that the on -street parking in front
of the home are available for parent parking.
18. Employee Parking. The employee that does not
reside in the home shall park inside the garage.
PL On-going
19. Signage. No signage advertising the Day Care Home
is permitted.
PL On-going
20. Child Care License. The Day Care Operator shall
submit a copy of the approved State Department of
Social Services License Permit for the operation of the
Large Family Day Care Home.
PL Occupancy &
On-going
21. Business License. The Applicant shall apply for a City
of Dublin Business License. The Business License
shall remain current and valid throughout the life of the
Large Family Day Care Home.
PL Occupancy &
On-going
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
22. Residential Smoke Alarms. The Large Family Day
Care Home shall be equipped with residential smoke
alarms. The number and placement of detectors shall
be determined by the Fire Department.
F Occupancy
23. Fire Extinguisher. An approved portable fire
extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A-10BC shall
be provided and mounted in a location approved by the
Fire Department.
F Occupancy
24. Addresses. Addresses shall be posted on the building
so they are clearly visible from the street. Addresses
on the building not clearly visible from the street shall
also be posted at the driveway entrance.
F Occupancy
25. Fire Alarm. An approved device suitable for sounding
a fire alarm shall be provided. The device shall be
attached to the structure and produce a distinctive tone
audible throughout the structure.
F Occupancy
26. Room for Sleeping. Any room used for sleeping
purposes shall have an operable window that can be
opened for emergency escape and/or access.
F Occupancy
27. Water Heater/Furnace. Every unenclosed gas-fired
water heater or furnace which is within the area used
for child care shall be protected in such a way to
prevent the children from making contact with those
appliances.
F Occupancy
28. Exiting. Every story or basement of a Large Family
Day Care facility shall be provided with two exits that
are remotely located from each other. Doors shall have
a minimum of 32 inches of clear width and not less
than 80 inches in height. A manual operated sliding
door may be used for one of the exits.
F Occupancy
29. Rooms used for Day Care Purposes. Rooms used
for day care purposes shall not be located above the
F Occupancy
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first story unless the building is equipped with
automatic sprinkler systems conforming to NFPA 13 or
13R.
30. Exit Doors. Exit doors, including sliding doors, shall be
openable from the inside without the use of a key or
any special knowledge or effort. If both lock and latch
are provided, both must be released with a single
motion.
F Occupancy
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of November 2018 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
________
Assistant Community Development Director
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Packet Pg. 20 Attachment: 1. Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a Large Family Day Care Home at 4451 Sunset View Drive
Prachi Arun Nadkarni
4451 Sunset View Drive, Dublin CA 94568
Conditional Use Permit for Expansion of Small
Home Daycare to a Large Home Daycare
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Packet Pg. 21 Attachment: 2. Applicant's Written Statement (Happy Little Munchkins Large Family Day Care Home Conditional Use Permit (PLPA-2018-
Prachi Arun Nadkarni
4451 Sunset View Drive, Dublin CA 94568
September 11, 2018
The City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
RE: Conditional Use Permit for Large Home-Based Daycare
Dear Sir/Madam,
I, Prachi Arun Nadkarni, have been serving the community of Dublin, CA since
August, 2016 through my small home-based daycare, Happy Little Munchkins. I started
out as a small business (6-8 children) to serve the families in my community and took
care of tens of children these past 2 years. The demand for the daycare, however, kept on
going up ever since. I applied for a large daycare permit, but I was told that I would need
to apply for a conditional use permit (CUP) since a large home-based daycare already
exists within 300 feet of my daycare at 4451 Sunset View Drive, Dublin, CA, 94568.
I am a licensed childcare provider and a trained early childhood studies (ECS)
practitioner. After spending over 10 years as a finance and HR professional, I found out
that my true passion lies in working with children. As a result, I took several courses in
ECS from Ohlone College, Fremont, and trained in early childhood education for toddlers
and preschoolers. As part of the training, I specialized in early childhood growth and
development and worked with some of the finest childcare providers.
I am very excited about my daycare, Happy Little Munchkins, wherein I put my
education to practice. I am a proponent of “learning through play” methodology and have
found it to be the most effective mode of early childhood education. I also believe that
every child needs his or her own curriculum based on the current needs, interests and
capabilities. I put my experience into growth of the children in my daycare. As mother of
a 7-year old, I get to put my academic specialization into good use on him and I can clearly
see the benefits.
I get very excited to work with the families in my community and am humbled that
I get a chance to play a part in helping shape the future of the kids in my care. My childcare
program is intended to help the children in my care to work on these broader goals:
• Language development – vocabulary building, explaining stories and ideas, circle
time, from 2-3 letter to complex sentences, book reading, making up stories
• Gross motor skills – activities that encourage running, climbing, balancing,
swinging, throwing, catching
• Fine motor skills – drawing, cutting, pasting, writing, puzzle solving, stringing
beads
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Prachi Arun Nadkarni
4451 Sunset View Drive, Dublin CA 94568
• Number and math sense – counting, sorting shapes and sizes, reading and
identifying numbers, number games, patterns, recognizing shapes
• Literacy – name recognition, alphabet recognition, early phonics, group story, letter
sounds, writing, reading
• Music and fine arts – music, dancing, singing, painting, drawing, gluing, creating
art pieces
• Relationship and community – social skills, friendship, compassion, generosity,
sharing, empathy, nurturing and kindness
1. What type of business, activity or use are you proposing?
I am proposing the expansion of my current small home-based daycare (serving 6-8
children) to a large home-based daycare (serving 12-14 children). I have run a small
home-based daycare for over 2 years and am eligible to apply for a large home-based
daycare if I am granted the conditional use permit for the same.
2. How many employees will you have or propose to have?
I currently employ 1 instructor and intend to continue doing the same.
Employee Parking: The employee will be working at the daycare between the hours or
8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. She will use my garage as her off-street parking space. My
husband leaves for work before 8:00 AM and arrives after 6:00 PM – his car parking
space can be used by the employee between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
3. What are the proposed hours and days of operation?
The proposed hours and days of operation are:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The proposed drop off/pick-up times are:
Monday – Friday:
Drop Off: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Pick Up: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
4. Will your business, activity or use target a specific segment of the
community?
Currently, my small home-based daycare serves the families of all segments of the
community. The large home-based daycare will continue doing the same.
5. In what ways will your business, activity or use benefit the community?
My small home-based daycare has been serving the families in our community for the
past 2 years. I have taken care of tens of children these past years and intend to serve
more. Due to the ever-growing demand of daycare in our community, I constantly get
requests for accepting more children in my daycare. I cannot, however, cater to these
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Packet Pg. 23 Attachment: 2. Applicant's Written Statement (Happy Little Munchkins Large Family Day Care Home Conditional Use Permit (PLPA-2018-
Prachi Arun Nadkarni
4451 Sunset View Drive, Dublin CA 94568
requests because I don’t have the permit for a large daycare. I believe that if I am granted
a permit for a large home-based daycare, I’d be able to serve more families. I have also
employed a Dublin resident as an instructor. If given a permit to expand, I may employ a
second person from our community.
6. Are there any ways in which your business, activity or use may disrupt the
peace of the surrounding residents or businesses?
Expansion of my daycare is intended to be non-disruptive to the peace of the surrounding
residents or businesses. I currently have a permit for up to 8 children in my daycare and
expansion of the same to 14 will not account for any significant change in my day-to-day
operation of the daycare.
7. Will your business, activity or use have any negative effects on the health
or safety of people residing or working in the vicinity?
No, the large daycare will not have any negative effects on the health or safety of people
residing or working in the vicinity.
8. Will your business, activity or use create any negative impacts on
property, transportation systems, or existing improvements in the
neighborhood?
No, the large daycare will not create any negative impacts on property, transportation
systems or existing improvements in the neighborhood.
9. Is the proposed project located on hazardous waste and substances site
(pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5)?
No, the large daycare is not located on hazardous waste and substance site. It is a home-
based daycare at the following residential address:
4451 Sunset View Drive
Dublin CA 94568
Sincerely,
Prachi Arun Nadkarni
(Happy Little Munchkins)
5.1.b
Packet Pg. 24 Attachment: 2. Applicant's Written Statement (Happy Little Munchkins Large Family Day Care Home Conditional Use Permit (PLPA-2018-
5.1.c
Packet Pg. 25 Attachment: 3. Site Plan (Happy Little Munchkins Large Family Day Care Home Conditional Use Permit (PLPA-2018-00024))