Los Altos City Council members are slated to consider approvals for heavily debated Pinewood School expansion plans at their next meeting Tuesday.

The city planning commission voted 4-1 April 7 to recommend approval of the private school’s plans to expand facilities. Plans are to demolish four of the five existing buildings at 1012 Campbell Ave. (477 Fremont Ave.), renovate the remaining building and build three new structures. School officials propose to build five new buildings on the adjacent lot at 450 Covington Road. The renovated campus could house up to 160 K-2 students and a junior kindergarten.

The surrounding neighborhood has been vocal in its opposition to the plans. Chief concerns include increased traffic and undermining the residential integrity of the area. For more on the neighborhood perspective, see today’s “Other Voices” column on Page 8.