Commission recommends Fulton Science Academy use of Westside office building for pre-K/elementary with traffic conditions

The Alpharetta Planning Commission on Feb. 6 recommended approval of a master plan amendment and conditional use that would allow Fulton Science Academy to reuse an existing two‑story office building at 8995 Westside Parkway for pre‑K and elementary education, in a phased plan that limits enrollment to 300 students initially and up to 600 once the second-floor tenant vacates.

Staff presented the proposal as a phased reuse: the existing second‑floor professional tenant would remain through an interim period (the applicant indicated the tenant will remain until about Feb. 19, 2028), allowing the school to occupy the first floor for an initial enrollment of roughly 300. When the second floor becomes available, the school would expand and increase enrollment to a maximum of 600 students. Planning staff tied the conditional use to a site plan with play areas,…