Council approves 8‑year SUP for adult day care at 705 East Oates Road

Council members on Tuesday approved an eight‑year specific use provision to allow an adult day care at 705 East Oates Road, a single‑family‑7 zoned parcel, following a staff presentation and public comment from the property owner and the proposed operator.

Planning staff explained that the site meets Garland Development Code standards for an adult day care, including 15 parking spaces, and recommended an eight‑year term. Planner Nabila said the department mailed 80 notices and recorded ten responses: two in favor and five in opposition within the notification area; calculated under state law the opposition equaled 23.08 percent, triggering the requirement for a three‑fourths council vote. "It does meet all the required standards for a daycare center," the staff presentation said.

The property's owner, who identified himself for the record, described the two‑home family compound and said the front house was built with 36‑inch doors and other accessibility features to suit senior residents. Applicant Leila (Lalo) Guseinova said the proposed center would serve people aged about 70 and older, operate roughly 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and cap attendance at 32 clients. "We will serve them lunch and breakfast, help with medications, and provide social activities," Guseinova said.

Council members asked about licensing and parking. Councilmember Beard confirmed the applicant is pursuing Texas licensing through the Department of Aging and Disability and a fire marshal permit. Councilmember Moore moved to approve the SUP for eight years; the motion carried 7–1 with Councilmember Dutton recorded in opposition.

The approval allows the applicant to seek a certificate of occupancy and to complete remaining state licensing steps before opening.