Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning & Sustainability
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COMMISSION DISTRICT(S): Commission District 03 Super District 06
Application of Walter Artis and Felicia Williams for a renewal of a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow a Child Care Institution (CCI) for up to six (6) children in the RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) zoning district and the Soapstone Historic District, at 2931 Ward Lake Way.
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PETITION NO: N5-2025-1624 SLUP-26-1247825
PROPOSED USE: Child daycare facility, for up to six (6) children.
LOCATION: 2931 Ward Lake Way, Ellenwood, Georgia 30294
PARCEL NO.: 15 009 05 032
INFO. CONTACT: Lucas Carter, Planner
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Application of Walter Artis and Felicia Williams for the renewal of a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to allow a Child Care Institution (CCI) for up to six (6) children in the RSM (Small Lot Residential Mix) zoning district and the Soapstone Historic District.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: (Dec. 2025) Full-cycle deferral.
PLANNING COMMISSION: (Jan. 6, 2026) Approval.
PLANNING STAFF: Approval.
STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicants operate WLA Youth Services LLC, a licensed Child Caring Institution (CCI) within the existing single-family residence at 2931 Ward Lake Way. The facility serves up to six youths between ages 14 and 18 with developmental disabilities-including intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. The facility provides 24-hour, 7-day-a-week supervised care. Residents up to age 21 may remain in the program based on individual needs and state guidelines. The SLUP was originally approved in January 2023. The applicants now seek renewal of a CCIl to continue operations without expansion or modification to the residential structure. The home remains non-owner occupied. As previously stated by the applicants, the Office of Provider Mana...
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