Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☐ Department: Planning & Sustainability
SUBJECT:
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 03 Super District 06
Application of WIN Transitional Home c/o Cartesha Cox and Tameria Weaver for a Special Land Use Permit renewal to allow a Childcare Institution (CCI) in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) zoning district for up to six clients, at 1890 Wee Kirk Road.
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PETITION NO: N12-2026-0149 SLUP-26-1247930
PROPOSED USE: Childcare Institution (CCI) for up to six (6).
LOCATION: 1890 Wee Kirk Road, Atlanta, GA 30316
PARCEL NO. : 15 109 06 031
INFO. CONTACT: Lucas Carter, Planner
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Application of WIN Transitional Home c/o Cartesha Cox and Tameria Weaver for a Special Land Use Permit renewal to allow a Childcare Institution (CCI) in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) zoning district for up to six clients.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: (Feb. 2026) Two-cycle deferral.
PLANNING COMMISSION: (March 3, 2026) Two-cycle deferral.
PLANNING STAFF: (March 2026) Two-Cycle Deferral.
STAFF ANALYSIS: (rev. 03.13.2026) The applicant requests renewal of an existing Special Land Use Permit to renewal to allow a CCI to continue to operate a small residential group home for teen girls ages 12 to 18 as a Childcare Institution (CCI) for up to six (6) clients within an existing single-family dwelling in the R-75 zoning district. The applicant states no exterior changes are proposed that would alter the residential appearance of the home, and that planned work would consist of interior renovations to support double-occupancy bedrooms for clients in three bedrooms. The applicant states the facility will be staffed 24 hours per day by trained professionals and will operate in compliance with state licensing requirements and applicable safety standards. The applicant indicates staffing will occur on rotating shifts and anticipates limited vehicle activity typical of residential use. The applicant reports the site includes off-street parking for approximately four (4) vehicles and asserts that parking demand will remain on-site without spillover into the street. Staff finds the proposed continued use, at the requested scale, can remain compatible with surrounding residential properties. The applicant’s proposed occupancy limit of six (6) clients is generally comparable to typical household occupancy and is intended to operate within an existing residential structure without expansion. The applicant also identifies operational measures including supervision, check-in/check-out procedures, and security cameras, and notes plans for fencing to provide privacy and separation from adjacent properties. Based on the submitted information, staff finds that the manner of operation and the limited scale of the facility are not expected to generate adverse impacts related to traffic, parking, or noise beyond normal residential activity-supported services when appropriately scaled and integrated within established neighborhoods. Public services and utilities appear adequate to serve the use, and no change in site conditions has been identified in connection with this renewal request. Staff did not identify police incidents or code violations associated with the property, and additionally, site conditions appear consistent with the prior approval. In summary, the applicant seeks to renew an existing SLUP to continue operating a small CCI for up to six (6) clients within an existing single-family structure in the R-75 zoning district. Also, the applicant seeks to renew an existing SLUP to continue operating a small CCI for up to six (6) clients within an existing single-family structure in the R-75 zoning district. Update after Planning Commission: The applicant has requested a two-cycle deferral to allow additional time to complete interior improvements and address concerns raised by the Community Council and Planning Commission. Based upon this, Staff recommends a “Two-Cycle Deferral” to the July 2026 zoning agenda, per the Applicant’s request.
PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE: (March 3, 2026) Two-Cycle Deferral 7-0-0. Motion was made by Commissioner Costello, seconded by Commissioner Moore for a two-cycle deferral, per the Applicant’s request.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL VOTE/RECOMMENDATION: (February 2026) Two-cycle deferral 10-1-0. The Council recommended a two-cycle deferral to allow time for the applicant to address parking concerns and back taxes owed, and to obtain a letter from DFCS stating that the proposed establishment complied DFCS requirements and was adequate to accommodate up to 6 residents.