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Hooper planning commission approves conditional use permit for neighborhood kindergarten
Summary
The planning commission approved a conditional use permit for a private kindergarten/daycare to operate from a 25-by-30-foot outbuilding at 3928 South 5350 West. The applicant said she will run two three-hour shifts (AM and PM), cap attendance at 10 children per shift and follow state and local licensing and inspection requirements.
The Hooper City Planning Commission on June 12 approved a conditional use permit for a private kindergarten and daycare to operate from an accessory building at 3928 South 5350 West.
The applicant, Kachena ("Cash") Tomlin, told the commission she plans to operate the Kindercoup as a half‑day kindergarten option for families, offering an AM and a PM session with up to 10 children per shift. "I'm very flexible on these times," Tomlin said, adding the building will be a permanent 25-by-30-foot structure with plumbing, electricity and an exterior restroom entrance so children can go outside without entering the main room.
Staff said the proposed building meets accessory-structure setbacks and that City code allows up to 12 children for an accessory building of that size. Malcolm (staff) reviewed the site plan, setbacks and utilities, and confirmed inspections and permits from building and fire officials will still be required before operation. Tomlin said she has a teaching license, background check and is pursuing CPR/first-aid training and insurance; she also described plans for outdoor learning gardens, a playground and supervised, coned carpool pickup to keep each drop‑off under about five minutes.
Several neighbors spoke during the public hearing. Heather Bartick, who lives two doors south of the Tomlins, said she supports the proposal and plans to enroll her daughter when she becomes age-eligible. Another nearby resident, David Russell, said he was concerned about potential growth and added that if the operation expanded beyond a few children he would oppose it; he asked for a lower limit (three to four children) to be considered. Tomlin and staff responded that the conditional use permit and city zoning limit the operation to the capacity appropriate for the building, and that state licensing and local inspections would be required for any broader child‑care license.
After discussion, Commissioner Woodison moved to approve the conditional use permit; Commissioner Green seconded. The commission voted in favor and the motion passed.
The planning commission also approved the meeting minutes at the start of the session by unanimous voice vote.
The permit requires the applicant to obtain necessary building and fire inspections and any state or other approvals needed before opening. Staff said they will verify on-site conditions, including plumbing and required life‑safety measures, before issuing permits.
The Planning Commission did not attach special conditions beyond standard building and licensing requirements; staff said they will follow up on any implementation questions and confirm that the structure as built matches the plans Tomlin presented.
