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Commission reviews conceptual plans to rebuild Stevenson Elementary; neighbors raise parking and drop‑off safety concerns
Summary
The Planning Commission reviewed conceptual plans for a reconstructed Stevenson Elementary School on its existing site, with designers describing a larger, re‑sized building that preserves location but will require setbacks, height variances and detailed traffic and safety planning; no approvals were given.
Grandview Heights planners and the school district presented conceptual designs on May 20 for rebuilding Stevenson Elementary on its existing site. The commission heard an overview of a larger, modernized elementary school intended to replace the nearly century‑old building and to provide right‑sized classrooms, gym and cafeteria while keeping the school in its present neighborhood location.
Architects and school officials described the plan as a reconstruction on the same parcel with new outdoor learning and play areas. The project will require multiple setback variances because the parcel lies in an RS-2 residential zone with lot‑coverage and height standards designed for…
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