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Proposed Kindergarten at Loraine Drive and Douglas Avenue

Original title: 10:20AM (IN PERSON) LIGHT YEARS AHEAD ACADEMY - PRE-APPLICATION Project Number: 25-80000045 Project Description: Proposed Special Exception for a kindergarten on 0.57 acres in the R-1 Zoning District located on the southwest corner of Loraine Dr and Douglas Ave Project Manager: Hilary Padin (407) 665-7331 (hpadin@seminolecountyfl.gov) Parcel ID: 14-21-29-501-0A00-0010 BCC District: 3-Constantine Applicant: Anita Ramnarayan (516) 770-5286 Consultant: N/A

May 7, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This proposal determines whether a commercial educational facility will be permitted to operate on a 0.57-acre site currently zoned for single-family residential use.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Anita Ramnarayan

As the applicant, she is seeking approval for the special exception to operate the kindergarten.

R-1 Zoning District residents

Residents in the immediate vicinity may be affected by changes in land use and traffic patterns if the special exception is granted.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 7, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Development Review Committee is reviewing a for a new kindergarten facility located at the corner of Loraine Drive and Douglas Avenue. The project requires a to operate within the current R-1 residential zoning district.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'Special Exception' in this context?
It is a request to allow a specific use (a kindergarten) that is not typically permitted by right in the current R-1 residential zoning district.
Who can I contact about this project?
You can contact the Project Manager, Hilary Padin, at (407) 665-7331 or hpadin@seminolecountyfl.gov.

Why It Matters

This proposal determines whether a commercial educational facility will be permitted to operate on a 0.57-acre site currently zoned for single-family residential use.

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Commercial use in residential zone

The project highlights the use of the 'Special Exception' mechanism to introduce institutional/commercial use into an R-1 residential zone.

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Sources

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