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02-0521 — Expansion of a church and private school in Sandy Springs, GA
The Archdiocese of Atlanta seeks two use permits to expand St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church and its private school campus in an R-2 residential zone. The expansion includes a new parish life center, school gymnasium, middle school wing, and rectory, with parking and setback modifications approved subject to traffic mitigation and site development conditions.
| Case number | 02-0521 |
|---|---|
| Type | Specific Use Permit |
| Location | 7171 Glenridge Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30328 |
| County | Fulton County |
| Acreage | 16.32 |
| Current zoning | R-2 (Residential) |
| Proposed use | Expansion of a church and private school |
| Petitioner | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta |
| Hearing | 2026-09-16 (tomorrow) |
| Hearing body | Planning Commission Meeting |
| Staff recommendation | approve with conditions |
| Status | new |
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- First seen — 2026-09-14: First seen on a Planning Commission Meeting agenda · Planning Commission Meeting
- Staff recommendation — 2026-09-16: Staff recommendation: approve with conditions · Planning Commission Meeting
Also on the 2026-09-16 Sandy Springs agenda
- St. Jude The Apostle — Site Plan
- U02-0009 — Expansion of church and private school campus (Pre-K to 8th grade)
- Catholic Church - CUP — Continue existing uses: place of worship, private K-8 school, parish preschool, with future campus improvements per multi-phase master plan
- 02-0520 — Expansion of a church and private school
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