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Council considers front-yard playground exception for Commonwealth ABA at Ewing Boulevard
Summary
Florence planners recommended approving a concept development plan for Commonwealth ABA (doing business as 'already autism health') to permit a fenced 56-by-70 playground in the front yard at 7627 Ewing Boulevard, with conditions limiting use to the tenant and requiring fence removal when the tenant vacates; council asked staff to verify whether a prior tenant had an existing fence and will place the item on next week's agenda.
Council reviewed Resolution R-26016 on July 21, a Boone County Planning Commission recommendation to allow a fenced playground in the front yard of 7627 Ewing Boulevard so that Commonwealth ABA (doing business as 'already autism health') can provide an on-site play area.
Planner Mr. Morgan said the Office-2 zone does not permit front-yard fences or accessory structures, so the applicant submitted a concept development-plan exception for the roughly 56-by-70 area between the building and Ewing Boulevard. He told council the planning commission voted 11-1 to recommend approval with conditions including limiting use to Commonwealth ABA, permitting only playground equipment inside the fenced area, and requiring removal of the fence and equipment when Commonwealth ABA vacates the building.
Councilmember Miss Whelan and others questioned whether a fence existed on site before the current tenant and asked staff to review historic photos and code-enforcement records to establish a timeline. Mr. Morgan described the construction as occurring "without permits" and said the applicant told staff they did not know a permit was required.
Council deferred a final vote and directed staff to add the item to next week's business meeting agenda after verifying the site's enforcement history and any prior front-yard fence.
Next steps: staff will review Google Street View and code records to clarify when the front-yard fence was installed and return with the item for formal consideration.
