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Public hearing: special permit for a private school at 2101 Waterview Pkwy
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What this is
An applicant is requesting a special permit to operate a private school in an existing 28,939-square-foot building on a 3.5-acre lot at 2101 Waterview Pkwy, which is zoned Office with special conditions.
Why it matters
Approval would allow a private school to operate at this Waterview Parkway office location, potentially affecting nearby traffic and land use.
Council action
Motion to approve the request as presented with the requirement to have a six (6) foot gate opening to allow access to the storm shelter
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Arefin Shamsul.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — January 13, 2025 meeting
- January 13, 2025 Vote taken — January 13, 2025 meeting · Approved 7-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — January 13, 2025
Conduct public hearing
Official agenda language
PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING FILE 24-30, A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE SCHOOL ON A 3.5-ACRE LOT CURRENTLY ZONED O-M OFFICE WITH SPECIAL CONDITIONS, LOCATED WITHIN AN EXISTING 28,939 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING AT 2101 WATERVIEW PKWY, ON THE WEST SIDE OF WATERVIEW PKWY, SOUTH OF TATUM STREET.
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