Commission approves conditional use permit for local children's classes at the old school

The River Heights Planning and Zoning Commission voted on April 14 to approve a conditional use permit allowing Katie and Michael King to rent and use a room in the old school for music instruction and related child‑development classes.

Applicant Katie King described her business and programming: "Let's Play Music" classes aimed at children roughly ages 1–12, typically up to seven students per class, held Monday–Thursday with staggered start times. She told the commission the building's walls are thick and an informal sound test showed the space performed well; she said she would maintain drop‑off procedures and a parent contract covering pick‑up safety.

A public commenter, Britney Cascio, spoke in support: "I'm super excited that the Kings are gonna hopefully be a part of the old school," and noted the reuse fits the building's educational character. Commissioners discussed practical matters including the building's parking provisions (street parking is commonly used), whether drop‑off would require additional conditions at the west side of the building, and the relationship with the property manager who handles exterior maintenance.

A commissioner moved to approve the conditional use to allow Katie and Michael King to operate music instruction in Room 11 (the motion referenced Room 11 after a brief room‑number correction in the record). The motion included the condition that the conditional use terminates if the tenants break or exit their lease. The motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote; the transcript records multiple "yes" responses but does not list individual recorded votes.

The commission indicated it will finalize the permit paperwork and notify the applicant of the condition; the approval will be included in the next meeting's minutes.