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Commission recommends childcare zoning changes; notes dual-licensing question
Summary
The commission recommended amending childcare zoning definitions and standards, requiring clarified cross-references and that dual-use entities comply with the more restrictive standard; the motion passed 4-0-1 with Commissioner Andorn recorded as abstaining.
The Planning Commission reviewed proposed amendments to clarify definitions and standards for childcare centers, family childcare homes, and schools.
Staff highlighted issues with consistent cross-referencing and parking requirements in multi-tenant commercial centers. Commissioners also discussed which state certification applies to dual-use facilities — Department of Human Services (DHS) versus the Department of Education (PDE). Public commenter Christine Steere said, "schools like Chesterbrook Academy are dually licensed and should be accounted for in the ordinance."
The commission voted to recommend adoption, with motions conditioned on clarifying cross-references and an explicit provision that dual-use entities comply with the more restrictive applicable standard (for example, parking and lot size). The motion by Bob Andorn, seconded by Michelle Greenawalt, was recorded as passing 4-0-1 with Commissioner Andorn abstaining.
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