The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional‑use permit allowing an in‑home preschool to operate for up to 12 children in an RS‑6 single‑family neighborhood at 8337 East Expedition Drive. Applicant Jennifer Kenner told the commission the program would serve children ages 2½–5, operate weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., use interior play and dining spaces and a fenced backyard play area, and that the home is screened by mature landscaping.

Staff (Damian Snodgrass) said child counts in the 7–12 range fall under provisions that make a home‑occupation or home‑daycare conditional use appropriate, and that the building and fire departments provided standard comments and will inspect required improvements. The conditions of approval require the applicant to obtain the home‑occupation permit with Planning and Zoning and to comply with all city and state building and safety codes prior to operation.

Commissioners approved the CUP by roll call. The decision becomes effective after the 15‑day appeal period passes and no appeal is filed.

Applicant statement: “The proposed in‑home preschool will offer a play‑based, hands‑on curriculum for up to 12 children,” Kenner told the commission, and she said renovations to meet electrical and fire‑safety requirements are in progress.

What to watch: The permit is contingent on completion of building and safety work and on the close of the appeal period; neighbors earlier raised general concerns about traffic and neighborhood fit in other hearings, but no opposition was recorded for this item during the meeting.