Lede

The proposed Great Day Family Child Care at 32 Harney Road faces a parking deficiency, prompting the applicant to appeal the Building Inspector's ruling to the Zoning Board of Appeals. This development follows previous plan revisions for the childcare facility.

Catching Up

Catching Up

The Great Day Family Child Care proposes to establish a new small daycare center at 32 Harney Road, utilizing an existing two-story residence that previously served as a doctor's office. The facility, designed for an anticipated 15 children daily, is located in an R6 - One Family Residence zoning district, which has raised compatibility concerns among some residents. The project requires a special permit, and the application had been previously withdrawn before revised plans were submitted.

Key Insights

The Planning Board reviewed updated plans for 32 Harney Road, primarily discussing the Building Inspector's determination of insufficient parking.

  • A daycare facility for 15 children is proposed at 32 Harney Road, with no changes to the existing house footprint.
  • The application was previously withdrawn and has now been resubmitted with revised plans and an accompanying traffic report.
  • The Building Inspector determined that the two existing parking spaces on Harney Road are deficient for the proposed use.
  • The applicant intends to appeal this parking deficiency decision to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).

Zooming In

Zooming In

The project at 32 Harney Road involves utilizing the first floor of the existing converted residence for daycare operations, while the applicant, Robert Thomas, plans to reside in the second-floor apartment. The facility aims to offer a nurturing and educational environment for children, including 944 square feet of fenced outdoor play space, and will operate weekdays from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Next Steps

Next Steps

The applicant will now move forward with appealing the Building Inspector's determination regarding parking deficiency at 32 Harney Road to the Zoning Board of Appeals. No specific date for this ZBA hearing was provided during the Planning Board meeting.