Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning & Sustainability
SUBJECT:
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 02 Super District 06
Application of Leslie Ellsworth for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to expand an existing private school, at 2998, 3038, 2982 and 2974 LaVista Road; and, 1539 & 1529 LaVista Drive.
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PETITION NO: N4-2023-0586 SLUP-23-1246458
PROPOSED USE: Expansion of an existing private school.
LOCATION: 2998, 3038, 2982, and 2974 LaVista Road and 1539 and 1529 LaVista Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30033.
PARCEL NO. : 18-148-01-005, 18-148-01-006, 18-148-01-022, 18-148-01-017, 18-148-01-064, 18-148-01-021
INFO. CONTACT: Rachel Bragg, Zoning Administrator
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Application of Leslie Ellsworth for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to expand an existing private school. The parcels are located on the north side of LaVista Road at 2998, 3038, 2982, 2974 LaVista Road and 1539, 1529 LaVista Drive in Decatur, Georgia.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION: Approval with Conditions.
PLANNING STAFF: Approval with Conditions.
STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant has requested a special land use permit (SLUP) to expand an existing, private school with an accessory child daycare. The existing school, Arbor Montessori, is based at 2998 LaVista Road and has operated at this location since 1987, serving early learning students through 8th grade. The school currently consists of three (3) buildings, two (2) playgrounds, a parking lot, and a garden with associated buildings. It has an occupancy of 192 people, including staff and students. Students range from 1 1/2 to 15 years in age. The SLUP application would allow for an expansion of the campus and the student body. The school has acquired an adjacent property (18 148 01 006) that was previously used as a private lodge. The applicants propose construction...
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