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Public Hearing - Zoning Request Z14-016 - Approval of a Special Land Use Permit for the use of a modular classroom building - 8.83 Acre Tract - Land Lots 595, 596 and 597 - 3130 Atlanta Road - Covenant Christian School
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ISSUE: Approval for the use of a modular classroom building for Covenant Christian School at 3130 Atlanta Road. The Covenant Christian School is a classical Christian school for grades Pre-K through 8th grade. The school is requesting reapproval of the existing modular building used as classroom space. The Covenant Christian School was approved for the use of the modular classroom building by the Mayor and Council by a vote of 4-0 on March 3, 2008 and was reapproved by a vote of 7-0 on May 17, 2010 and July 16, 2012. As part of the initial approval and reapprovals, the Mayor and Council placed a stipulation on the use of the modular building. However, the stipulation only allowed the use of the modular building for a 24 month period from the date of approval and required the applicant to reapply for approval of modular building should use of the building exceed the 24 month period.
BACKGROUND: The Covenant Christian School was approved for the use of the modular classroom building by the Mayor and Council by a vote of 4-0 on March 3, 2008 and was reapproved by a vote of 7-0 on May 17, 2010 (Z10-010) and July 16, 2012 (Z12-004). The Planning and Zoning Board approved the current Land Use Permit request at its meeting held June 9, 2014 by a vote of 7-0.
RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION: Covenant Christian School is seeking reapproval for a temporary building at 3130 Atlanta Road. The temporary building will allow for additional classrooms until a permanent facility is constructed. Community Development recommends approval of the requested temporary building with the following condition:
1. The temporary building shall only be allowed for a peri...
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