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Council approves use permit for proposed 15,000-square-foot early childhood facility at 70 Fifth and Archer Place
Summary
The council voted 7-0 to approve a use permit allowing up to 15,000 square feet of commercial space at South 70 Fifth Street in Archer Place for an early childhood care facility proposed to serve up to 170 children with 22 staff; developer said proposal aligns with the comprehensive plan and calls for infill development.
The Lincoln City Council voted 7-0 to approve a use permit requested by developer 38 14 Farnham, LLC to construct up to 15,000 square feet of commercial space at South 70 Fifth Street in Archer Place, with the developer saying the space would be used for an early childhood care facility serving up to 170 children and 22 staff.
David Clausen, representing 38 14 Farnham, told the council the proposed facility would transform an underused infill parcel along Nebraska Parkway into a childcare center that fits the comprehensive plan’s commercial land use and helps meet local demand for early-childhood care. “Our plan calls for up to 15,000 square feet of commercial space to be constructed as an early childhood care facility, serving up to 170 children and 22 dedicated staff members,” Clausen said.
Council members asked whether the operator had considered serving developmentally disabled children. Clausen said that as the developer he could not commit to operational decisions but said the operator could consider specialized services. The proposal included no requested waivers beyond a standard use permit and was recommended for approval by the planning commission.
The council approved the change, with staff and the developer describing the project as compatible infill development that would use existing infrastructure.
