Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☐ Department: Planning & Sustainability
SUBJECT:
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 03 Super District 06
Application of Denise Amos for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow for a child daycare facility for up to six (6) individuals in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) zoning district, at 2854 Clifton Church Road.
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PETITION NO: N11-2025-0634 SLUP-25-1247530
PROPOSED USE: Child daycare facility, for up to six (6).
LOCATION: 2854 Clifton Church Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30316
PARCEL NO. : 15 107 07 010
INFO. CONTACT: John Reid, Sr. Planner
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Application of Denise Amos for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow for a child daycare facility for up to six (6) individuals in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) zoning district.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: (June 2025) Approval with conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION: (July 8, 2025) Pending.
PLANNING STAFF: Approval with Conditions.
STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant seeks a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to operate a child daycare facility for up to six individuals within an existing single-family home on a 2.36-acre lot in the R-75 zoning district. The subject property, located at 2854 Clifton Church Road, is surrounded by residential uses and R-75 zoning. The proposed child daycare facility land use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Suburban (SUB) character area, which supports low-density residential uses and community-serving amenities that enhance neighborhood well-being. The proposed use is residential in nature and would occupy an existing single-family home, with no new construction or exterior modifications. The lot provides adequate space for required yards, open areas, parking, and buffer zones. The closest similar facility (Cambridge Academy) is approximately 1,300 feet away and would not result in an oversaturation of care homes in the area. The property is served by adequate public utilities, emergency access routes, and road infrastructure. The home is situated on a residential minor arterial street with sufficient traffic capacity and ingress/egress for emergency response and daily operations. Given that the property has a long driveway and turnaround area to accommodate the drop-off and pick-up of children attending the facility, residential living space, there is no anticipated negative impact on traffic congestion, noise, or other nuisances. In addition, there are no known historic or environmental resources on or adjacent to the property that would be affected. The child day care facility complies with the supplemental regulations outlined in Section 4.2.8 of the DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance and supports the intent of the Suburban character area by offering a residential-scale supportive housing option. It advances the county’s planning goals by meeting community needs for inclusive and accessible housing. Based on review of Section 4.2.8 (Child Day Care Facility Supplemental Regulations) and Section 7 (SLUP criteria), it appears the SLUP complies with all supplemental regulations and SLUP criteria. Therefore, the use appears to be compatible with surrounding properties and is consistent with the Suburban character area of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, staff recommends “Approval with the attached conditions”.
PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE: (July 8, 2025) Pending.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL VOTE/RECOMMENDATION: (June 2025) Approval with the following two (2) conditions (9-0-0): 1. SLUP shall expire in 5 years and must be renewed for continued operations. 2. SLUP shall not be transferable.