1. Metropolitan Council Roll Call. 2A. Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Map of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge of June 1976, as contained in and made a part of the “Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for 1958,” as amended so as to: A. CASE 41-14 720 Sharp Road to rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to A2.7 (Single Family Residential) for a proposed residential subdivision located on the west side of Sharp Road, north of Goodwood Boulevard, on Lot Dand an undesignated tract of the George R. Sharp Property. Section 86, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 6-Collin-Lewis) WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT (This item was deferred from the January 21, 2015 Council Zoning Meeting)
PA 2-14 17077, 17087, 17097 Old Hammond Highway To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Commercial, north of Old Hammond Highway, west of the intersection between Old Hammond Highway and Florida Boulevard, on Lots 1-A, 1-B, 1-C and Lot 2 of the A.J. Melancon Tract. Section 73, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 4-Wilson) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation Approval, based on examination of the area at a greater level of detail than was done during the original development of the Comprehensive Plan, which left these properties as a small enclave of Residential Neighborhood surrounded by Commercial on the north side of Old Hammond Highway.
SPUD-6-14 Park 7 Apartments A six (6) story, 93,239 square foot high density residential apartment complex consisting of 280 units and a parking garage structure located northwest of East Boyd Drive between Dodson Avenue and Swire Avenue, on Lots 1-A, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 3 of the University View Homesites Subdivision. Section 66 and 67, T-7-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 12-Delgado) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation Approval, based on the long term vision of FUTUREBR, future improvements to infrastructure which should mitigate issues that may occur by the intensity of the development and the proposal meeting parking reduction requirements through a Transit Incentive allowed by the UDC.
SPUD-7-14 Tapestry Park A 39,991 square foot high density residential apartment complex consisting of 124 units and 850 square feet of office/administrative space located east of Jefferson Highway and south of Bocage Circle Drive, on Lots 1 thru 4, Z-1 and Z-2 of Bocage Circle Townhomes and Lot B-1-A-1, being a portion of the Larimore Tract. Section 83, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 11-Heck) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, compliance with development standards and compatibility with the surrounding land uses, contingent upon the proposal meeting all stipulations established by the developer and the neighborhood.
TA-1-15 Amending Title 7 (Unified Development Code), Chapters 2 (Definitions) and 7 (Nonconforming Situations) 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 Chapters 2 and 7. Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the need to clarify UDC provisions.
TA-3-15 Amending Title 7 (Unified Development Code), Chapters 2 (Definitions) and 8 (Zoning Districts) and Appendix H (Permissible Uses)of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend the definition of "educational institution" to include preschools. Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with FUTUREBR, and the desire to support educational facilities at all levels in order to improve student performance.
TA-4-15 Amending Title 7 (Unified Development Code), Chapter 19 (Amendments) 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 19.41 (Notice of Public Hearing). Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with FUTUREBR, and the desire to promote public awareness and participation in Planning Commission hearings.
ISPUD-6-14 Nicholson Place Apartments A proposed 39,000 square foot building with 39 multi-family residential units located east of Nicholson Drive, between West Garfield Street and West Roosevelt Street, on Lot 21-A of Square 112, Suburb South Baton Rouge. Section 54, T-7-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 10-Wicker) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compatibility with surrounding uses and development scale of the Nicholson Street Corridor, and compliance with ordinance requirements.
ISPUD-1-15 Willowbrook Center A proposed commercial development consisting of 21,000 square feet of retail space located on the north east side of Jefferson Highway, to the west of Hoo Shoo Too Road, on Tract JP-2-A-1 of the Guliano V. Bubola Property. Section 39, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan, compliance with ordinance requirements and compatibility with surrounding uses, contingent on a revised final plat to be submitted to show reduction of the existing 30 foot servitude of passage.
SPUD-1-15 Siegen Lane Assisted Living Community A proposed two (2) story, 110,056 square foot assisted living facility consisting of 120 units and office space located on the west side of Siegen Lane, to the north of King James Avenue, on Lot F-3-A and F-4-A of the Henry Johnson Property. Section 37, T-8-S, R-1-E, EBRP, LA. (Council District 3-Loupe) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan, compliance with ordinance requirements and compatibility with surrounding uses.
Case 42-14 12241 Industriplex Boulevard To rezone from M1 (Light Industrial) to HC2 (Heavy Commercial Two), on the north side of Industriplex Boulevard, south of Airline Highway, on Lot 11, First Filling of the Baton Rouge Industriplex Subdivision. Section 6, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 11-Heck) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, considering conformity with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding uses.
Case 43-14 1375 Rushmore Drive To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial), at the end of Rushmore Drive, on Tract D, portion of the Roy E. Merril Tract. Section 32, T-6-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 4-Wilson) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Future Land Use Plan, compliance with all ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding uses
Case 1-15 15673 Old Perkins Road W. To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial), on the north side of Old Perkins Road West, east of Pentair Drive, on Lot 10-B-2-A-1-B of the Mansur Property. Section 49, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Future Land Use Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhood.
Case 2-15 Lots A, B and C of the Sunny Brook Farm Subdivision To rezone from M1 (Light Industrial), C1 (Light Commercial) and A1 (Single Family Residential) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One), on the north side of Greenwell Springs Road, east of Greentree Drive, on Lots A, B and C of the Sunny Brook Farm Subdivision. Section 49, T-6-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 5-Edwards) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Future Land Use Plan, conformity with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhood.
Case 3-15 15959 Florida Boulevard To rezone from R (Rural) to M2 (Heavy Industrial), on the north side of Florida Boulevard, at the northwest intersection of Florida Boulevard and Central Thruway, on Lot 6-A of the Florida Square Subdivision. Section 73, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 4-Wilson) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Future Land Use Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhood.
Case 4-15 16011 Florida Boulevard To rezone from R (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial), on the north side of Florida Boulevard, at the northwest intersection of Florida Boulevard and Central Thruway, on Lot 2-A of the Florida Square Subdivision. Section 73, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 4-Wilson) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Future Land Use Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhood
RV-2-15 Revocation of a portion of a 12.5 foot utility servitude, located on the east side and west side of Rose Park Lane, on Lots 4 and 5 of Rose Park Subdivision. (Council District 11-Heck) By: Planning Director.
Adjournment & Announcements
Mar 18, 2015 Council Zoning
1. Metropolitan Council Roll Call. 2A. Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Map of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge of June 1976, as contained in and made a part of the “Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for 1958,” as amended so as to: A. CASE 41-14 720 Sharp Road to rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to A2.7 (Single Family Residential) for a proposed residential subdivision located on the west side of Sharp Road, north of Goodwood Boulevard, on Lot Dand an undesignated tract of the George R. Sharp Property. Section 86, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 6-Collin-Lewis) WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT (This item was deferred from the January 21, 2015 Council Zoning Meeting)
PA 2-14 17077, 17087, 17097 Old Hammond Highway To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Commercial, north of Old Hammond Highway, west of the intersection between Old Hammond Highway and Florida Boulevard, on Lots 1-A, 1-B, 1-C and Lot 2 of the A.J. Melancon Tract. Section 73, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 4-Wilson) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation Approval, based on examination of the area at a greater level of detail than was done during the original development of the Comprehensive Plan, which left these properties as a small enclave of Residential Neighborhood surrounded by Commercial on the north side of Old Hammond Highway.
SPUD-6-14 Park 7 Apartments A six (6) story, 93,239 square foot high density residential apartment complex consisting of 280 units and a parking garage structure located northwest of East Boyd Drive between Dodson Avenue and Swire Avenue, on Lots 1-A, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 3 of the University View Homesites Subdivision. Section 66 and 67, T-7-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 12-Delgado) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation Approval, based on the long term vision of FUTUREBR, future improvements to infrastructure which should mitigate issues that may occur by the intensity of the development and the proposal meeting parking reduction requirements through a Transit Incentive allowed by the UDC.
SPUD-7-14 Tapestry Park A 39,991 square foot high density residential apartment complex consisting of 124 units and 850 square feet of office/administrative space located east of Jefferson Highway and south of Bocage Circle Drive, on Lots 1 thru 4, Z-1 and Z-2 of Bocage Circle Townhomes and Lot B-1-A-1, being a portion of the Larimore Tract. Section 83, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 11-Heck) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, compliance with development standards and compatibility with the surrounding land uses, contingent upon the proposal meeting all stipulations established by the developer and the neighborhood.
TA-1-15 Amending Title 7 (Unified Development Code), Chapters 2 (Definitions) and 7 (Nonconforming Situations) 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 Chapters 2 and 7. Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the need to clarify UDC provisions.
TA-3-15 Amending Title 7 (Unified Development Code), Chapters 2 (Definitions) and 8 (Zoning Districts) and Appendix H (Permissible Uses)of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend the definition of "educational institution" to include preschools. Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with FUTUREBR, and the desire to support educational facilities at all levels in order to improve student performance.
TA-4-15 Amending Title 7 (Unified Development Code), Chapter 19 (Amendments) 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 19.41 (Notice of Public Hearing). Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with FUTUREBR, and the desire to promote public awareness and participation in Planning Commission hearings.
ISPUD-6-14 Nicholson Place Apartments A proposed 39,000 square foot building with 39 multi-family residential units located east of Nicholson Drive, between West Garfield Street and West Roosevelt Street, on Lot 21-A of Square 112, Suburb South Baton Rouge. Section 54, T-7-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 10-Wicker) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compatibility with surrounding uses and development scale of the Nicholson Street Corridor, and compliance with ordinance requirements.
ISPUD-1-15 Willowbrook Center A proposed commercial development consisting of 21,000 square feet of retail space located on the north east side of Jefferson Highway, to the west of Hoo Shoo Too Road, on Tract JP-2-A-1 of the Guliano V. Bubola Property. Section 39, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan, compliance with ordinance requirements and compatibility with surrounding uses, contingent on a revised final plat to be submitted to show reduction of the existing 30 foot servitude of passage.
SPUD-1-15 Siegen Lane Assisted Living Community A proposed two (2) story, 110,056 square foot assisted living facility consisting of 120 units and office space located on the west side of Siegen Lane, to the north of King James Avenue, on Lot F-3-A and F-4-A of the Henry Johnson Property. Section 37, T-8-S, R-1-E, EBRP, LA. (Council District 3-Loupe) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan, compliance with ordinance requirements and compatibility with surrounding uses.
Case 42-14 12241 Industriplex Boulevard To rezone from M1 (Light Industrial) to HC2 (Heavy Commercial Two), on the north side of Industriplex Boulevard, south of Airline Highway, on Lot 11, First Filling of the Baton Rouge Industriplex Subdivision. Section 6, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 11-Heck) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, considering conformity with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding uses.
Case 43-14 1375 Rushmore Drive To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial), at the end of Rushmore Drive, on Tract D, portion of the Roy E. Merril Tract. Section 32, T-6-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 4-Wilson) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Future Land Use Plan, compliance with all ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding uses
Case 1-15 15673 Old Perkins Road W. To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial), on the north side of Old Perkins Road West, east of Pentair Drive, on Lot 10-B-2-A-1-B of the Mansur Property. Section 49, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Future Land Use Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhood.
Case 2-15 Lots A, B and C of the Sunny Brook Farm Subdivision To rezone from M1 (Light Industrial), C1 (Light Commercial) and A1 (Single Family Residential) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One), on the north side of Greenwell Springs Road, east of Greentree Drive, on Lots A, B and C of the Sunny Brook Farm Subdivision. Section 49, T-6-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 5-Edwards) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Future Land Use Plan, conformity with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhood.
Case 3-15 15959 Florida Boulevard To rezone from R (Rural) to M2 (Heavy Industrial), on the north side of Florida Boulevard, at the northwest intersection of Florida Boulevard and Central Thruway, on Lot 6-A of the Florida Square Subdivision. Section 73, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 4-Wilson) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Future Land Use Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhood.
Case 4-15 16011 Florida Boulevard To rezone from R (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial), on the north side of Florida Boulevard, at the northwest intersection of Florida Boulevard and Central Thruway, on Lot 2-A of the Florida Square Subdivision. Section 73, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 4-Wilson) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Future Land Use Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhood
RV-2-15 Revocation of a portion of a 12.5 foot utility servitude, located on the east side and west side of Rose Park Lane, on Lots 4 and 5 of Rose Park Subdivision. (Council District 11-Heck) By: Planning Director.
Adjournment & Announcements