Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning & Sustainability
SUBJECT:
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 05 Super District 07
Application of Tawanda Vauss for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow for a personal care home for more than six (6) individuals in the RSM (Small Mix Residential) zoning district, at 7566 Union Grove Road.
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PETITION NO: N7-2025-0630 SLUP-25-1247471
PROPOSED USE: Personal care home, for more than six (6).
LOCATION: 7566 Union Grove Road, Lithonia, Georgia 30058
PARCEL NO. : 16 186 01 007
INFO. CONTACT: Lucas Carter, Planner
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Application of Tawanda Vauss for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow for a personal care home for more than six (6) individuals in the RSM (Small Mix Residential) zoning district.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: (June 2025) Approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION: (July 8, 2025) Pending.
PLANNING STAFF: Approval with one (1) condition.
STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant requests a Special Land Use Permit to increase the capacity of an existing personal care home from six to more than six individuals. The property, known as Edna Mae Lockett Personal Care Home, is located on a 2.91-acre parcel and has been operating since 2017 with state and county licensure for up to six residents. The site is developed with a single-story residential structure, and the applicant proposes no building additions, no exterior modifications, and no signage. The request is made in conjunction with a rezoning application from R-85 to RSM. The site meets the dimensional standards and off-street parking requirements of the RSM district and has sufficient land area to support the proposed increase in occupancy. The subject parcel includes four private rooms and three shared bedrooms, allowing accommodation for up to 10 residents. Staff has verified that the site complies with supplemental...
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