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Analysis Background A group care home of 6 or fewer residents is permitted in the R-L zone with an approved business license. The applicant has an approved business license (No. BL-0700172) which is approved for a maximum of 6 residents. The group care facility is currently conducted within an existing 3,720 square foot single family residence. A group care facility of seven or more people requires a conditionally approved Use Permit in the R-L zone. On April 3, 2008, the applicant applied for Use Permit No. PA- 0800122 for the expansion of an existing group home for up to 24 residents. However, due to the existing sewer capacity rated for the existing single family residence, the applicant has since revised the project description by reducing the proposed number of residents at the group home down to 16. The proposed expansion from 6 residents to 16 residents will utilize the existing dwelling; there is no further expansion of the dwelling currently being proposed. The group home will employ up to three people of which two will reside on the premises. The proposed number of approved residents (16) within the group home includes the employees who reside there. Public Service Access Development Title Section 9-1030.3(f) states that the applicant must develop and implement a public service access plan providing or arranging for transportation, as necessary, for group care residents. The plan must specifically describe the means by which residents will gain access to bus and other public transportation routes, shopping locations, medical, dental, or other health care facilities, and government offices. This plan must be approved by the Community Development Department prior to issuance of a building permit or establishment of the use. Outdoor Recreation Area Development Title Section 9-1030.3(a) states that an exterior yard area is a requirement for a social care facility. The exterior yard area must consist of an outdoor recreation area. (Development Title Section 9- 1030.3[b])The outdoor recreation area must be a minimum of seventy-five (75) square feet per user over two (2) years of age. With the project proposing up to 16 residents, of which two will be employees, the requirement for an outdoor recreation area would be 1,050 square feet. The existing rear yard area consists of 10,000 square feet and will be used as the required outdoor recreation area. Furthermore, outdoor activities will be limited to the hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. All outdoor recreation areas must be enclosed by walls or fences not less than six (6) feet in height. (Development Title Section 9-1030.3[c]) The outdoor recreation area is currently fenced with a six-foot high solid wooden fence and therefore meets the fencing requirement. Opposition The Community Development Department has received one letter of opposition from the City of Stockton Community Development Department. The letter stated that the location of the proposed project is not compatible with the Stockton Municipal Code. However, the group care home is consistent with the requirements, regulations and polices of the Development Title regarding both the R-L (Low Density Residential) zone and large group care homes. A letter was also received from the San Joaquin County Sheriff expressing concern regarding the impact on their patrols due to the size of the project and the anticipated potential complaints from surrounding neighbors. San Joaquin County PA-0800122/Ferrell Community Development Page 3