March 27, 2015 

Ms. Denise Starling 

Executive Director 

Livable Buckhead, Inc./BATMA 

3340 Peachtree Rd., NE 

Suite 1640 

Atlanta, Georgia 30326 

 

RE:  Project Narrative 

        Primrose of Buckhead 

        3355 Lenox Rd 

        Atlanta, Georgia  

 

Ms. Starling, 

 

Primrose School is proposing a tenant build out of the lower level of an existing office building 

located on the corner of Lenox Rd. and Wright Ave.  Included in this build out, we will be 

adapting an existing walled courtyard into an outdoor play space for the children.  The majority 

of the existing courtyard/playground will not be visible from Lenox Rd. or Wright Ave. except for 

a 60 ft. (+/‐) section located at the end of the building along Wright Ave. 

 

As part of the state mandated regulations for Daycare, we will be adding a 6’ decorative fence 

(see provided photos) and intermediate 4’ fences that divide the various age groups that will be 

visible in the 60ft (+/‐) as mentioned above.  In our meeting with Karl Smith‐Davids, he identified 

this length of fencing, visible at street level, will require a variance to the current development 

code.  We are requesting your consideration and approval for this fence. 

 

We have also included a floorplan, survey, various photographs and a superimposed fence 

exhibit to assist with your review.  We will be happy to answer any questions and look forward 

to meeting with you and the Buckhead/Lenox SPI 12 DRC committee. 

 

Best regards, 

ATWELL, LLC 

 Linda Sims, RLA 

Project Coordinator 

X1.1

COURTYARD

PLAYGROUND PLAN

JOB NUMBER: 2014-109

CHECKED BY: RKC

DATE: 03/27/2015

REVISIONS

DATE: DESCRIPTION:

PRIMROSE of

BUCKHEAD

3355 LENOX ROAD

ATLANTA, GA

PROJECT LOCATION:

EASEL PANEL EASEL PANEL

BUBBLE MIRROR PANEL

VILLAGE

COUNTER

PANEL

VILLAGE

SEAT

VILLAGE

SEAT

ROOFROOF

ECH LEARNING

LAB

Jr PICINIC

TABLE

VILLAGE

WINDOW

VILLAGE

WINDOW

VILLAGE

COUNTER

PANEL

VILLAGE

SEAT

ROOF

SUNNY DAYS

SCHEME

FRIENDSHIP

GLOBE

Jr PICINIC

TABLE

Jr PICINIC

TABLE

ABANDON CONDENSATE LINE

ABANDON GENERATOR

DICONNECT

PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT - SEE X3.1

TODDLER PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT - SEE X3.1

PRIMROSE PATCH - SEE 11/X3.1

PRIMROSE PATCH SIGN - SEE 10/X3.1

SITE KEY NOTES:

PALM

TREE

PALM

TREE

BOINGO

PANEL

BEAT BUBBLE

PANEL

BEAT BLOCKS

PANEL

NORTH

1COURTYARD PLAYGROUND PLAN

1" = 20'

BUILDING AREA

PARKING AREA

PLAYGROUND AREA 5,912 S.F.

EXIST. PARKING DECK TO REMAIN

12,488 G.S.F.

CONCRETE ENTRY RAMP - SEE X2.1

4' BLACK VINYL CLAD CHAIN LINK FENCE, TYPICAL ALL INTERIOR

4'W BLACK GATE W/ PANIC DEVICE TO MATCH

NOT USED.

NEW 5'x5' CONCRETE STOOP.

PARENT INFORMATION BOX - SEE 10/X3.1

SYNTHETIC TURF - SPECIFICATION 02824

FENCES - SEE 15/X3.1

GENERAL NOTES:

1. ENTRAPMENT: THE DISTANCE BETWEEN ANY OPPOSING SURFACES SHALL

NOT BE GREATER THAN 3-1/2" AND LESS THAN 9".

2. CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH, ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL PER MANUFACTUER'S

INSTRUCTIONS ALL EQUIPMENT LISTED ON THIS PLAN UNLESS OTHERWISE

NOTED.

3. CONCRETE WALKS SHALL BE FLUSH AT FINISH FLOOR WITH A 2% MAX.

SLOPE AWAY FROM BUILDING. SIDEWALKS ELSEWHERE SHALL BE 2" MIN.

BELOW FINISH FLOOR AND SLOPING AWAY FROM THE BUILDING AT 2%. MAX.

SLOPE ACROSS PLAY SURFACING SHALL BE 2% AT FALL SURFACES, SOD

AREAS 8%. PATH OF TRAVEL FROM PUBLIC WALK TO FRONT DOOR SHALL

BE 5% MAX. WITH A 1% MAX. CROSS SLOPE.

4. DO NOT USE TOXIC PLANTS. EXISTING PLANS SHALL BE EVALUATED AND

HAZARDOUS PLANTS REMOVED. CONTACT OWNER FOR LIST OF POISONOUS

PLANTS. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING NO POISONOUS

PLANTS ARE USED. PLANTS WHICH HAVE FRUITS THAT POSE A CHOKING

HAZARD SHALL NOT BE USED. PLANTS WITH OTHER HAZARDS SUCH AS

THORNS SHALL NOT BE USED. EXISTING VEGETATION SHALL BE

PROTECTED WHEREVER POSSIBLE.

ADJACENT FENCE MATERIAL - SEE X1.2

EARLY PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT - SEE X3.1

PRIMROSE LOGO ENTRY SIGN

2

1

5

4

7

3

8

6

9

11

12

10

14

13

BLACK DECORATIVE VINYL FENCE,

MAINTAIN 6'H ABOVE PLAYGROUND SURFACE AT

EXTERIOR PERIMETER BOUNDARY - SEE X1.2

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

1

2

2

2

1111

11

11

11

11

10

10

10

13

13

13

13

9

11

9

9

99

9 9 9

7

8

6

4

4

3

3

3

POST

WHEEL

GEAR

PANEL

RUNG

LADDER

STAIRS

TRANSFER

STATION

24 inch

PLASTIC SLIDE

24 inch

PLASTIC SLIDE

DBL CRAWL

TUNNEL

ROOF

DBL WIDE SLIDE

TAP-A-TUNE PANEL

BELOW DECK

SEVEN STATION

PLAY FACTORY

PANEL

SIGN LANGUAGE

TRANSFER

DECK TO DECK

DECK

STEPS

DBL CRAWL

TUNNEL

BUMPY

CLIMBER

CURLY

CLIMBER

EASEL PANEL EASEL PANEL

STAIRS

WINDOW

PANEL

WINDOW

PANEL

24 inch

TOT SLIDE

TOT TREE

TREE

PALM

BOINGO

TREE

PALM

PANEL

BEAT BUBBLE

PANEL

MIRROR

PANEL

BUBBLE MIRROR

ROOF ROOF

ABACUS

PANEL

GEAR

PANEL

PB STEEL COUNTER

VILLAGE

WINDOW

VILLAGE

WINDOW

VILLAGE

COUNTER

PANEL

ROOFROOF

VILLAGE

ANIMAL

VILLAGE

SEAT

VILLAGE

PICKET FENCE

PANEL

2

5'-0"

CLEAR MIN.

Up

Exist. 12" Drainage Ditch

Exist. 12" Drainage Ditch

Exist. Up

Exist. S

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Exist. Patio/Concrete Slab

Exist. Up

Exist. Ramp Up

Exist. Parking Deck

Exist. Parking Deck

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ra

ss

CLASSROOM D1

PRE-KINDERGARTEN (24)

CLASSROOM EP1

EARLY PRESCHOOL (16)

CLASSROOM EP2

EARLY PRESCHOOL (16)

CLASSROOM C1

PRESCHOOL (24)

CLASSROOM C2

PRESCHOOL (24)

CLASSROOM D2

PRE-KINDERGARTEN (24)

CLASSROOM B2

TODDLERS (12)

CLASSROOM B1

TODDLERS (12)

CLASSROOM A2

INF/YOUNG TODDLERS (12)

CLASSROOM A1

YOUNG INFANTS (8)

CHILD

R.R. #2

VESTIBULE

CHILD

R.R. #12

CHILD

R.R. #11

CHILD

R.R. #10

CHILD

R.R. #9

CHILD

R.R. #8

CHILD

R.R. #7

CHILD

R.R. #6

CHILD

R.R. #5

CHILD

R.R. #4

CHILD

R.R. #3

CHILD

R.R. #1

MEN'S

RESTROOM

WOMEN'S

RESTROOM

EXIST. STAIR

EXIST

ELEV.

EXIST

ELEV.

EXIST

ELEV.

EXIST

ELECTRICAL/.

MECHANICAL

ROOM

EXIST.

JANITOR

CLOSET

EXIST.

MECHANICAL

ROOM

EXIST.

BUILDING

TELEPHONE

ROOM

EXIST.

ELEVATOR

VESTIBULE

EXIST.

ELEV.

EQUIP.

EXIST.

ELEV.

UNCONDITIONED

EXTERIOR STORAGE

CA

R

SE

AT

STORAGE

CA

R S

EA

T

CONFERENCE

STAFF

RECEPTION

OFFICE

RESOURCE

WARMING

KITCHEN

STG.

LAUNDRY

WH

2x4

B

B

2x4 BB

GFEDCBA

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

GFEDCBA

Ramp Up

PRIMROSE at BUCKHEAD

LEASE TENANT INTERIOR REMODEL

5'-0"

CLEAR MIN.

36" X 36"

MANHOLE

COVER

36" X 36"

MANHOLE

COVER

9

9

36" X 36"

MANHOLE

COVER

EXISTING BUILDING

LOWER LEVEL

COURT YARD

(GRADES AND DRAINAGE

TO REMAIN UN-ALTERED)

EXISTING BUILDING LOWER LEVEL COURT YARD

(GRADES AND DRAINAGE TO REMAIN UN-ALTERED)

EXISTING BUILDING LOWER LEVEL COURT YARD

(GRADES AND DRAINAGE TO REMAIN UN-ALTERED)

11

13

EXISTING BUILDING PARKING DECK

AND PARKING SPACES.

NO DROP-OFF OR LOADING ZONE.

PARENTS PARK AND WALK

CHILDREN INTO FACILITY.

EXISTING BUILDING PARKING

DECK ENTRANCE AND EXIT.

PARKING DECK SERVES

ENTIRE BUILDING

EXISTING SIDEWALK

W R I G H T A V E N U E

L E

N

O

X

R

O

A

D

+/-83'-9"