1) In accordance with Title 1, Sections 1.2(c)(9) and 1.7(a) of the Code of Ordinances, all items on this agenda are open for public comment. Those members of the public desiring to speak on a particular item should refer to a meeting agenda and fill out a request to speak card indicating which item they wish to speak on and place it in the designated location prior to the meeting. Once the item is announced, each person’s name who has filled out a card will be called on to speak for the amount of time so designated by the Pro-Tem. 2) The proponents will speak first, then the opponents. Each speaker will be allowed not more than three minutes. The speakers are requested to limit their remarks and to avoid duplication in their presentations. 3) The proponents will be allowed three minutes for rebuttal. 4) The Council Members may ask questions and make comments but are urged to cooperate in an effort to spend not more than 30 minutes on any one zoning case.
Metropolitan Council Roll Call.
CASE 12-14 10225 Avenue E This property is located on the west side of Avenue E, south of Elmer Avenue, on Lot 49-E of the Highland Farms Subdivision. To rezone from A4 (General Residential) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial). Section 74, T-6-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 2-Banks-Daniel) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from A4 (General Residential) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from A4 (General Residential) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried.
CASE 13-14 15955 Old Perkins Road This property is located on the north side of Old Perkins Road, east of Pecue Lane, on Tract 10-B-2-B of the Mansour Property. To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial). Section 49, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried
CASE 14-14 12545 & 12565 Jefferson Highway This property is located on the north side of Jefferson Highway, east of Park Forest Drive, on Lots B-3-1 and B-4-1 of the Parkview Oaks South Subdivision. To rezone from R (Rural) and C1 (Light Commercial) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One). Section 57, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 8-Amoroso) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from R (Rural) and C1 (Light Commercial) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from R (Rural) and C1 (Light Commercial) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried.
CASE 15-14 3322 Lake Street This property is located on the west side of Lake Street, southwest of the intersection of West State Street and Lake Street, on Tract B of the Antonio Losavio Property. To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One). Section 54, T-7-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 10-Wicker) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried.
CASE 16-14 14757 South Harrell's Ferry Road This property is located on the north side of South Harrell's Ferry Road, east of Millerville Road, on Tracts G-1-2-B-1-A and G-1-2-B-1-B of the James Whitehead Property. To rezone from R (Rural) to LC2 (Light Commercial Two). Section 47, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 8-Amoroso) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from R (Rural) to LC2 (Light Commercial Two) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from R (Rural) to LC2 (Light Commercial Two). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried.
CASE 17-14 18909 Highland Road This property is located on the north side of Highland Road, east of Sotile Drive, on Lot 11-A of the Montan Estates Subdivision. To rezone from R (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial). Section 54, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from R (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from R (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried.
G. Amending Section 15:305 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge to provide procedures for additions to the Consolidated Road Lighting District in subdivisions which already have installed street lighting facilities whereby a majority in number and amount of property tax payers in an existing subdivision may petition the Metropolitan Council for inclusion in the Consolidated Road Lighting District. By: Parish Attorney & Council Administrator-Treasurer. (This item was deferred from the May 28, 2014 Council Meeting) H. Amending Title 7(Unified Development Code), Chapter 14 (Utilities) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend and re-enact Section 14.50: "Existing subdivisions; application for the inclusion in the consolidated street lighting district." COMMISSION ACTION Motion to defer until June 16, 2014. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. 3.ADJOURN and announcements
Adjournment & Announcements
Jun 18, 2014 Council Zoning
1) In accordance with Title 1, Sections 1.2(c)(9) and 1.7(a) of the Code of Ordinances, all items on this agenda are open for public comment. Those members of the public desiring to speak on a particular item should refer to a meeting agenda and fill out a request to speak card indicating which item they wish to speak on and place it in the designated location prior to the meeting. Once the item is announced, each person’s name who has filled out a card will be called on to speak for the amount of time so designated by the Pro-Tem. 2) The proponents will speak first, then the opponents. Each speaker will be allowed not more than three minutes. The speakers are requested to limit their remarks and to avoid duplication in their presentations. 3) The proponents will be allowed three minutes for rebuttal. 4) The Council Members may ask questions and make comments but are urged to cooperate in an effort to spend not more than 30 minutes on any one zoning case.
Metropolitan Council Roll Call.
CASE 12-14 10225 Avenue E This property is located on the west side of Avenue E, south of Elmer Avenue, on Lot 49-E of the Highland Farms Subdivision. To rezone from A4 (General Residential) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial). Section 74, T-6-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 2-Banks-Daniel) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from A4 (General Residential) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from A4 (General Residential) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried.
CASE 13-14 15955 Old Perkins Road This property is located on the north side of Old Perkins Road, east of Pecue Lane, on Tract 10-B-2-B of the Mansour Property. To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial). Section 49, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried
CASE 14-14 12545 & 12565 Jefferson Highway This property is located on the north side of Jefferson Highway, east of Park Forest Drive, on Lots B-3-1 and B-4-1 of the Parkview Oaks South Subdivision. To rezone from R (Rural) and C1 (Light Commercial) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One). Section 57, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 8-Amoroso) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from R (Rural) and C1 (Light Commercial) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from R (Rural) and C1 (Light Commercial) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried.
CASE 15-14 3322 Lake Street This property is located on the west side of Lake Street, southwest of the intersection of West State Street and Lake Street, on Tract B of the Antonio Losavio Property. To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One). Section 54, T-7-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 10-Wicker) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried.
CASE 16-14 14757 South Harrell's Ferry Road This property is located on the north side of South Harrell's Ferry Road, east of Millerville Road, on Tracts G-1-2-B-1-A and G-1-2-B-1-B of the James Whitehead Property. To rezone from R (Rural) to LC2 (Light Commercial Two). Section 47, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 8-Amoroso) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from R (Rural) to LC2 (Light Commercial Two) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from R (Rural) to LC2 (Light Commercial Two). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried.
CASE 17-14 18909 Highland Road This property is located on the north side of Highland Road, east of Sotile Drive, on Lot 11-A of the Montan Estates Subdivision. To rezone from R (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial). Section 54, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed rezoning from R (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial) is compatible with the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan." Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve rezoning from R (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial). COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried.
G. Amending Section 15:305 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge to provide procedures for additions to the Consolidated Road Lighting District in subdivisions which already have installed street lighting facilities whereby a majority in number and amount of property tax payers in an existing subdivision may petition the Metropolitan Council for inclusion in the Consolidated Road Lighting District. By: Parish Attorney & Council Administrator-Treasurer. (This item was deferred from the May 28, 2014 Council Meeting) H. Amending Title 7(Unified Development Code), Chapter 14 (Utilities) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend and re-enact Section 14.50: "Existing subdivisions; application for the inclusion in the consolidated street lighting district." COMMISSION ACTION Motion to defer until June 16, 2014. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. 3.ADJOURN and announcements
Adjournment & Announcements