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Conditional Use Permit No. 2017 -11 April 10, 2017 Page 2 Project Description The Lovers of the Holy Gross Sisters currently operate a 14- children child care facility at the subject site. In order to address the needs and demands of the community, Angel Preschool is proposing to expand the child care facility to 45 children. In conjunction with this request, improvements will be made to the site. The improvements include the installation of additional parking spaces adjacent to the facility and the conversion of an existing two -car garage into a shaded play area for the students. No other construction or expansion of square footage is proposed. Table 2: Operational Standards Standards Requikeii'I? ,SANG Provided= Parking One space per 8 students plus one space per teacher Complies Loading Zone Ones ace Complies The Angel Preschool is located within a residential structure that was constructed prior to 1969. The building was used for residential purposes until 2002, when The Lovers of the Holy Cross Sisters opened a preschool in the building. In 1972, a previous property owner received approval to relocate the existing apartment buildings to the rear of the site. These buildings are currently being used as apartments by the Sisters that operate the Angel Preschool facility. Project Analvsjs Conditional use permit requests are governed by Section 41 -638 of the SAMC. Conditional use permits may be granted when it can be shown that the proposed project will not adversely impact the community, if these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the conditional use permit. Conversely, the inability to make these findings would result in a denial. Staff has prepared the following analysis, which in turn forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. For over 10 years, The Lovers of the Holy Cross Sisters have been operating the Angel Preschool at this location, providing early education opportunities to children ranging in age from 2.5 years. Due to the success of their program, the Sisters are proposing to expand their program and serve an additional 31 children, bringing the maximum number of children served at the preschool to 45. This will allow the Sisters to provide early and important educational services to more children, thereby providing a greater benefit to the community. 31A-4