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Zoning File #1795 January 14, 1993 Page 3 are also other existing paved areas located within County right-of- way. The County approved the original site plan at the time of the acquisition of additional right-of-way for CSAH 6. Applicant must apply for an updated entrance permit in order to install new curb cut and portion of access drive that will encroach expanded County right-of-way along northwest side of property. Please review Exhibit B. Applicant's addendum provides background on Mrs. Walters' professional experience. The Open Arms Child Care concept is reviewed. The applicant will be present to answer any questions members may '•'ave concerning the operation. Jcte that meals will be served at the facility. In fact, pre- oruered meals will be available for parents and families. Based on the level of use, the Cn-site Septic Manager sees no problem with this phase of the operation. The preparation, handling, serving of food and maintenance of kitchen must comply with the Hennepin County Environmental Health Guidelines established in the State Health Code. Staff would recommend that the open air fenced play area be expanded now to the maximum required 3,000 s.f. It is curre.ntly shown at 2,500 s.f. The site plan shows no plan for landscaping. The west side of the property is predominantly occupied with parking, access drive, facility and accessory uses. "^he east side, located in higher, grassed elevations, provides a nature buffer for adjacent residential area. Staff would recommend that the open play area be screened with natural plantings along the south and east side of the fence. Members may have other recommendations. It will be necessary to restore groundcover over areas disturbed with removal of blacktop at curb cut. The applicant sees no need for additional signage area at this time. Lighting will be limited and used for security purposes and for immediate users of the facility. All lighting must be shielded and directed downward. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the Open Arms Child Care facility that would consist of child care services for pre-school and school age children still needing child care and a limited catering kitchen for child care children and families. The conditional use permit would limit enrollment to a total of 60 students based on the area to student ratio established in State code fo^^ required size of principal structure and per Orono's septic ordinance. This approval is based on the following conditions: