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Public hearing: special permit for a childcare center at 3501 Murphy Road
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What this is
An applicant is requesting a special permit to operate a childcare center inside an existing 13,060-square-foot building on a 3.1-acre lot at 3501 Murphy Road, which is already zoned Planned Development.
Why it matters
Approval would allow a childcare facility to open at this Murphy Road location, adding a children's service option for nearby families.
Council action
Motion to approve the request as presented
Moved by Arefin Shamsul. Seconded by Ken Hutchenrider.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — January 13, 2025 meeting
- January 13, 2025 Vote taken — January 13, 2025 meeting · Approved 7-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — January 13, 2025
Conduct public hearing
Official agenda language
PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING FILE 24-29, A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A CHILDCARE CENTER WITHIN AN EXISTING 13,060 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING ON A 3.1-ACRE LOT CURRENTLY ZONED PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND LOCATED AT 3501 MURPHY ROAD, SOUTH OF RENNER ROAD, ON THE WEST SIDE OF MURPHY ROAD.
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