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Frisco planning commission recommends SUP for childcare facility after sound-study review
Summary
The Frisco Planning & Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a specific use permit for a licensed childcare facility at Dollar Flowers Addition, with a required single 8-foot masonry perimeter wall; staff and the applicant presented an acoustic study and neighborhood input.
The Frisco Planning & Zoning Commission on Wednesday recommended approval of a specific use permit (SUP) for a licensed childcare facility at Dollar Flowers Addition, Block A Lot 3 (SUP 2048, owner PCK Land Company, LLC), following a staff presentation and a new acoustic study. The commission’s recommendation passed 6-0 and will be forwarded to city council for final action.
Staff said the applicant provided an updated sound study after the commission requested additional analysis at a prior hearing. Rolandria Russell, a development-services staff member, told commissioners the study modeled conditions using a comparable Richardson site and compared traffic-only scenarios with scenarios including the proposed facility and required perimeter improvements. Russell said staff received seven written project-input forms in support and that staff recommended approval with the updated materials.
Applicant representative Bill Dahlstrom, who identified himself and his team from Cross Architects, summarized the sound study and distance measurements. Dahlstrom said the study showed little difference between the required perimeter wall and the additional 8-foot wall that had been discussed around the play area, and that the perimeter wall alone would generally result in sound levels equal to or lower than current traffic noise. “I think our sound result ... backs up that the use, it does not present an issue with adjacent property owners,” Dahlstrom said.
Commissioners pressed for context on site distances and the comp plan language about locating outdoor play areas away from residential areas. Staff said the recently adopted comprehensive plan includes language stating outdoor play areas “shall be located away from residential areas,” though legal/staff counsel reminded commissioners that the comp plan provides guidance for zoning decisions rather than an absolute zoning regulation; commissioners retain discretion on SUP recommendations.
Discussion also addressed historical neighborhood incidents: the applicant reported two older police noise reports among 13 day-care sites researched, including one isolated 2014 incident at 7040 Independence Parkway. Commissioners also discussed landscaping, a 15-foot buffer with shade trees, and whether additional masonry walls would create a dark or enclosed feel for the playground.
After questions, Commissioner Sean Merrill moved to recommend approval with the packet exhibits (including circulation materials) and to include a single 8-foot masonry wall; Tiffany Wells seconded the motion. The commission voted in favor 6-0.
The commission’s approval is a recommendation; final action on the SUP will be taken by the Frisco City Council at a later meeting. The recommendation includes the exhibits and conditions discussed during the hearing and will be part of the council packet.
