Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☐ Department: Planning & Sustainability
SUBJECT:
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): 5 and 7
Application of Love Bugs Learning Home c/o John View for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow a child daycare facility for up to six (6) children in the R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) zoning district, at 3319 Tarragon Drive.
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PETITION NO: N4-2026-0710 SLUP-26-1248091
PROPOSED USE: Child daycare facility, for up to six (6) children.
LOCATION: 3319 Tarragon Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30034
PARCEL NO. : 15 066 09 021
INFO. CONTACT: Andrea Folgherait, Sr. Planner
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Application of Love Bugs Learning Home c/o John View for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow a child daycare facility for up to six (6) children in the R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) zoning district.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: (June 2026) Deferral.
PLANNING COMMISSION: (July 7, 2026) Pending.
PLANNING STAFF: (July 2026) Approval with Conditions.
STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant requests a SLUP (Special Land Use Permit) to operate a child daycare facility for up to six (6) children within an existing single-family residence from 8 AM - 6 PM. The proposal appears consistent with SLUP criteria in Section 7.4.6 (SLUP Criteria) and Supplemental Regulations in Section 4.2.19 (Child Day care facility). Staff have verified one (1) child day care facility within the 1,000-foot distance requirement (4.2.19 D). However, the facility is not licensed in DeKalb County. It appears that the proposed use is compatible with SUB (Suburban) land use goals and R-100 (Residential Medium Lot- 100) standards. SUB identifies civic institutions and services to serve the surrounding community as an encouraged development. Due to the proposals limited scale and residential character, the proposal remains consistent with the existing development pattern of a single-family neighborhood. There are no exterior expansion plans, commercial signage, or change in the residential appearance of the structure. The distance requirement appears to be satisfied based on GIS estimates. The nearest day care facility at 3336 Benton Harbor Court Drive is approximately seven hundred (700) feet away, however, unlicensed. The required off-street parking may be accommodated within the existing driveway, serving five (5) parking spaces. A staggered drop off and pick up time is described to limit additional vehicular congestion. In addition, the Interdepartmental Review comments confirm no on-site sewage disposal (alleviating potential wastewater flow), no flood hazard or wetlands, or impacts on existing county roads or drainage infrastructure. Staff are aware of concerns raised during the Community Council Meeting regarding child day care facilities in residential settings. Those concerns are relevant background and reflect the importance of proper oversight. Community-based residential child-care facilities, when appropriately scaled, can provide an important and affordable service. Based on review of Section 7.4.6 (SLUP Criteria) and Section 4.2.19 (Child Day care facilities), Staff recommend “Approval, with the attached conditions”.
PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE: (July 7, 2026) Pending.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL VOTE/RECOMMENDATION: (June 2026) Deferral 6-2-0.