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Hearing officer takes preschool proposal at 317 West Palmer under submission after public comment
Summary
A conditional use permit hearing covered a proposal to convert a 2,773-square-foot former church at 317 West Palmer Avenue into a private preschool serving up to 60 children ages 2–5. Staff recommended approval with conditions including staggered drop‑off/pick‑up and limits on outdoor play; the hearing was taken under submission.
The Glendale planning hearing officer on May 14, 2025 took under submission a conditional use permit application to convert an existing 2,773‑square‑foot church at 317 West Palmer Avenue into a private preschool for up to 60 students, ages 2 to 5, with six staff members.
Case planner Sharik K. Premian summarized the proposal and staff recommendation. The planner said the building, constructed in 1938, would not increase in footprint but would require demolition of a detached rear garage to create a landscaped outdoor activity area. Staff described required departmental reviews and recommended conditions that include a student/staff cap (no more than 60 students and six staff), hours of operation limited to Monday through Friday with morning drop‑off/pick‑up staggered, at least one staff member monitoring drop‑off and pick‑up to avoid traffic congestion on Palmer Avenue, and staggered outdoor play in four shifts…
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