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Planning commission approves two-year home childcare permit allowing up to six children
Summary
The Kennesaw Planning Commission unanimously approved a two-year home-occupation permit for a licensed home childcare at 3980 Weeks Drive that allows up to six children and is limited to the applicant, with staff-required conditions including no visible signage, no additional employees and reapplication after 24 months.
The Kennesaw Planning Commission on an unnamed date approved a land-use permit allowing a licensed home childcare at 3980 Weeks Drive that will serve up to six children and is valid for two years.
Planning staff presented the application submitted by Miss Williams and said the house is zoned R-20 (single-family) with a future land-use designation of community activity center. The application was forwarded to Cobb County because of the property’s proximity to the county boundary; staff said no objections were received from Cobb County. "She is seeking approval for a home occupation to operate a licensed home childcare business serving up to 6 children," staff said during the presentation.
Staff recommended approval with these conditions: the land use permit is valid for two years from final approval; it is limited to the current applicant and is not transferable; there shall be a maximum of six children; no additional employees may be stationed at the home; there shall be no visible evidence of a home-based business from the right of way (including signage); and no more than one commercial vehicle shall be dedicated to the business. Staff also noted the application was advertised (MDJ June 13) and a public-notice sign was posted on the property.
The applicant asked about the renewal process: "What happens after the 24 months? We have to do this whole Process again," she asked. Planning staff replied that under the ordinance, renewal requires reapplication, re-advertisement and a public hearing, and advised starting the renewal process well in advance so it does not interfere with licensing. Staff also said they could work with the applicant on temporary, health-related staffing exceptions and that any proposed change would be documented and could be forwarded to the mayor and council for further action.
A commissioner moved to approve the permit with the conditions recommended by staff; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Patterson. The commission took a roll-call vote and approved the permit unanimously.
The staff presentation noted that new business items from this meeting will be heard by the mayor and council on 07/21/2025. The commission also recorded that the subdivision is Una Valley Estate (established 1967) and that the property owner Emily Bauman gave written consent for the use of the residence.
The commission’s approval imposes the ordinance-based limits described above; staff will work with the applicant on any temporary staffing accommodations and the item will proceed to mayor and council as required.
