Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning & Sustainability
SUBJECT:
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 03 Super District 06
Application of Erica Childs for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow for a Child Care Institution for up to six (6) individuals in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) zoning district, at 2667 Candler Woods Court.
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PETITION NO: N7-2025-0291 SLUP-25-1247431
PROPOSED USE: Childcare institution, up to six (6).
LOCATION: 2667 Candler Woods Court, Decatur, Georgia 30032
PARCEL NO. : 15 119 04 046
INFO. CONTACT: Lucas Carter, Planner
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Application of Erica Childs for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow for a childcare institution for up to six (6) individuals in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) zoning district.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: (April 2025) Two-cycle deferral.
PLANNING COMMISSION: (May 6, 2025) Approval with two (2) conditions.
PLANNING STAFF: Approval with two (2) conditions_rev. 05.09.2025.
STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant seeks a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to operate a personal care home for up to six individuals within an existing single-family home on a 0.23-acre lot in the R-75 zoning district. The subject property, located at 2667 Candler Woods Court, is surrounded predominantly by residential uses and zoned R-75 on three sides, with MR-2 zoning to the east. The proposed land use child-care institution 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 is...
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