Summary Sheet- DRC ITEM SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 4/14/2026  
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMISSION
Agenda Item: 4B
ACTION: Request a Use Permit to allow a private school in the R/O zoning district for ASCENT 
ACADEMY, located at 2075 South Cottonwood Drive. The applicant is 10 East Studio, LLC. (PL260058)
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to conditions.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  ASCENT ACADEMY (PL260058) is on the site of an existing 
commercial building, located at 2075 South Cottonwood Drive. The property is zoned R/O. The request 
includes the following: 
ZUP260017      Use Permit to allow a private school in the R/O zoning district.
ATTACHMENTS:    
1. DRC_STAFF REPORT_ASCENT ACADEMY_041426.DOCX
2. DRC_EXHIBITS_ASCENT ACADEMY_041426.PDF
STAFF CONTACT(S): Whitney Mayfield, Planner (480) 350-8486
Department Director: Jeff Tamulevich, Community Development Director  
Legal review by: N/A,
Prepared by: Whitney Mayfield, Planner
Reviewed by: Michelle Dahlke, Planner, Principal