16-00270 [TA-3-16] Chapter 17, Parking and Chapter 20, Definitions (Deferred from June 20 by the Parish Attorney) To repeal and replace the existing Parking Chapter of the Unified Development Code, establishing up-to-date parking regulations that reflect the character of the area within which a development is located. Also, to amend the definition of ?Buffer? in Chapter 20. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval of the proposed amendment based on consistency with FUTUREBR COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0
16-00269 [PA-7-16] 17434 and 17710 Liberty Road To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Agricultural/Rural (AG/RU) to Residential Neighborhood (RN) on property located on the east side of Liberty Road, to the south of Alphonse Forbes Road, on Tracts A-1 and B-1 of the Raymond L. Forbes Property. Section 65, T5S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 1-Welch). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend denial, based upon the land use designation of Agricultural/Rural appearing appropriate COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0
16-00282 [Case 40-16] 15365 George O'Neal To rezone from LC3 (Light Commercial Three) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One) on property located on the north side of George O?Neal Road, east of Jones Creek Road, on Tract JC8 of Plantation Homes. Section 52, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 8-Amoroso). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0
16-00131 [PUD-4-12] The Greens at Millerville, Concept Plan Revision 5 A proposed revision to the Concept Plan to change Parcel E to allow multi-family, office and commercial uses including automobile sales on property located on the west side of Millerville Road and north of Interstate 12, on Parcels 1, 2, 3-A, 3-B, 3-C, 3-D, and 4 through 6 of The Greens at Millerville Subdivision. Sections 17 and 38, T7S, R2E, GLD, LA (Council District 8-Amoroso) . By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC for Planning Commission consideration. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve with rear building setback of 150 feet from residential and a 6 foot hedge and fence carried, 6-0 Metro-Council approval is required because of major use change
16-00070 [PA-5-16] 7620, 7650, 7680 Siegen Lane and 7633, 7655, 7677 Goldfinch Drive To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood (RN) to Regional Center (RC) on property located on the west side of Siegen Lane, to the north of Kinglet Drive, on Lots 8, 9, 10, 49, 50, and 51 of Audubon Terrace Subdivision. Section 55, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval, based upon a review of the area in a greater level of detail than performed at the creation of the plan. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 6-1 This item is related to Case 33-16
[Case 33-16] 7620, 7650, 7680 Siegen Lane and 7633, 7655, 7677 Goldfinch Drive To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to GOL (General Office Low Rise) on property located on the west side of Siegen Lane, to the north of Kinglet Drive, on Lots 8, 9, 10, 49, 50, and 51 of Audubon Terrace Subdivision. Section 55, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of Zoning, is compatible with surround uses, and conforms to Unified Development Code requirements provided PA-5-16 is Approved. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 6-1 This item is related to PA-5-16
3. [Case 28-16] 13700-13800 Sunshine Road To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to A2 (Single Family Residential) on property located on the east side of Sunshine Road, to the south of Lavey Lane, on Lots 1-D and 1-E of Sunshine Gardens Subdivision. Section 53, T5S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 2-Banks-Daniel). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of Zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 5-2 This item was deferred from August 17, 2016 4. 16-00101 [Case 29-16] 13800-13900 Sunshine Road To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) on property located on the east side of Sunshine Road, to the south of Lavey Lane, on Lots 1-A, 1-B and 1-C of Sunshine Gardens Subdivision. Section 31 and 53, T5S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 2-Banks-Daniel). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of Zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve failed, 3-4 This item was deferred from August 17, 2016
16-00117 [Case 30-16] 219, 229, 239, 249 and 269 East Chimes Street To rezone from A4 (General Residential) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One) on property located on the north side of East Chimes Street, to the east of Highland Road, on a portion of Tract VP-1 and Lots 10 & 11 of the Campus Hill Subdivision. Section 54, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10-Wicker). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of Zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 6-0 This item was deferred from August 17, 2016
16-00152 Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $13,686 per year for the property located at 210 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA Application #2015-2025 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By Planning Director. This item was deferred from August 17, 2016 RTA 2015-2025 Staff Report- 210 Laurel Street Other
16-00287 [PUD-1-04] Settlement at Willow Grove Concept Plan Revision 2 A proposed revision to the existing concept plan to increase the nonresidential square footage maximum and update the concept plan package to current standards on property located on the north side of Perkins Road, between Wimbledon Avenue and Oakdale Drive on Tracts 1-A-1, 1-A-2, 1-A-3, 1-B, 2, WG-B-1-A-1-A, WG-B-1-A- l -B, WG- B-2, WG-3, GS-2 thru GS- 12, GS-K, CH- 1, CM- I , and LOTS 3 thru 6, 7-A, 8 thru 145, 146-A , 148-A, 149 thru 184, 184-A, 185 thru 23 1, 232-A, 232-B, 233 thru 254, 255-A, and 256 thru 344 of the Settlement at Willow Grove, formerly being portions of the Dr. Mary E. Kleinpeter and Robert L. Kleinpeter Tracts. Sections 55, 56 and 57, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to September 19 carried 7-0 Staff Report Plans Zoning Map Aerial Map
16-00118 [Case 31-16] 8910-8950 Pecan Tree Drive To rezone from R (Rural) to A2.5 (Townhouse District) on property located on the east side of Pecan Tree Drive, to the south of Romona Avenue, on Lots 45 thru 49 of The Burbank Subdivision, First Filing. Section 72, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3-Loupe). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of Zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 This item was deferred from August 17, 2016
16-00119 [Case 32-16] 20249 and 20269 Highland Road To rezone from R (Rural) to HC2 (Heavy Commercial Two) on property located on the west side of Highland Road, to the north of Airline Highway, on Tracts D and F-1-1 of the Camille G Dixon Property. Section 72, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9-Boe?). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of Zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 This item was deferred from August 17, 2016
16-00138 [RV-9-16] Revoking an existing 15 foot sewer servitude, located north of Tiger Bend Road and west of Jones Creek Road, on Tract A-1-A and A-1-B-2-A of the Woodlawn Estates Subdivision, 2nd Filing, Section 60, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 8-Amoroso). By Planning Director. UDC Section 4.13.D of the Unified Development Code states: “The Planning Commission shall investigate the propriety and feasibility of the revocation or relocation and submit its recommendation thereon to the Metropolitan Council within sixty (60) days after the application is submitted to the Office of the Planning Commission; provided that, in those instances where the revocation or relocation will not have any effect on any abutting property involved, no hearing before the Planning Commission shall be required, but a recommendation shall be made to the Metropolitan Council by the Office of the Planning Commission and Department of Public Works, after the conduct of such investigation thereof as they may deem necessary and appropriate.” LONO from Dept of Development Vicinity Map Aerial Map Exhibit Staff Report Cover Letter REQUEST TO DELETE
10. 16-00169 Amending Title 7 Unified Development; Chapter 8, Zoning Districts ? Character Areas To create Section 8.107, Character Areas, within the Unified Development Code, dividing the City Parish into four geographic areas, Downtown, Urban/Walkable, Suburban, and Rural, in order to establish regulations that reflect the development character of each area; and to delete inconsistent provisions throughout the chapter. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the desire to develop regulations that reflect the character of development in different areas of the Parish COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 This item is related to Case 26-16 Staff Report 11. 16-00170 [Case 26-16] Character Areas To revise the Official Zoning District Map to designate the Downtown, Urban/Walkable, Suburban, and Rural Character Areas. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the UDC, if the related Text Amendment is approved COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 This case is related to TA-2-16
16-00267 [PA-6-16] 19812, 19832, 19852, 19954 Thad Cain Lane To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Commercial (C) to Employment Center (EC) on property located on the southeast side of Thad Cain Lane, to the south of Airline Highway, on RC-1, RC-2, RC-3, and RC-4 of the Rossie Cain Property. Section 37, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9-Bo?). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon an examination of the area in a greater level of detail than performed at the creation of the plan COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 This item is related to Case 35-16 Staff Report Future Land Use Map Aerial Map
16-00268 [Case 35-16] 19812, 19832, 19852, 19954 Thad Cain Lane To rezone from R (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial) on property located on the southeast side of Thad Cain Lane, to the south of Airline Highway, on RC-1, RC-2, RC-3, and RC-4 of the Rossie Cain Property. Section 37, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9-Bo?). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, if the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved to make it consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 This case is related to PA-6-16
17. 16-00271 [TA-4-16] Chapter 18, Landscape (Deferred from June 20 by the Parish Attorney) To repeal and replace the existing Landscape Chapter of the Unified Development Code, establishing regulations that reflect the character of the area within which a development is located. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommends approval, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the desire to develop regulations that reflect the character of development in different areas of the Parish. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 This item is related to TA-5-16, TA-6-16 and TA-7-16 Staff Report Ordinance_Chapter 18_Landscape 18. 16-00272 [TA-5-16] Chapter 3, Administrative Mechanisms ? Tree and Landscape Commission (Deferred from June 20 by the Parish Attorney) To create Section 3.7, Tree and Landscape Commission, within the Unified Development Code, relocating the existing provisions of Section 18.11, Tree and Landscape Commission, to Chapter 3, Administrative Mechanisms. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommends approval, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the desire to develop regulations that reflect the character of development in different areas of the Parish. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 This item is related to TA-4-16 Staff Report Ordinance_Chapter 3_Administrative Mechanisms 19. 16-00273 [TA-6-16] Chapter 4, Permits and Final Plat Approval ? Land Clearing Requirements (Deferred from June 20 by the Parish Attorney) To create Section 4.14, Land Clearing Requirements, relocating the existing provisions of Section 18.3, Land Clearing Requirements, to Chapter 4, Permits and Final Plat Approval. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommends approval, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the desire to develop regulations that reflect the character of development in different areas of the Parish. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 This item is related to TA-4-16 Staff Report Ordinance_Chapter 4_Permits and Final Plat Approval 20. 16-00274 [TA-7-16] Chapter 6, Enforcement and Review - Violations and Penalties for Land Clearing and Landscape Violations (Deferred from June 20 by the Parish Attorney) To create Section 6.8, Violations and Penalties of Land Clearing and Landscape Regulations, relocating the existing provisions of Section 18.13, Violations and Penalties, to Chapter 6, Enforcement and Review. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommends approval, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the desire to develop regulations that reflect the character of development in different areas of the Parish. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 This item is related to TA-4-16 Staff Report Ordinance_Chapter 6_Enforcement and Review
21. 16-00275 [TA-8-16] Chapter 11, Heights in Office Districts To repeal and revise allowable heights in office districts to better distinguish between NO (Neighborhood Office) and GOL (General Office Low Rise) as requested by the Metro Council. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR, the need to address inconsistencies within the UDC governing the height of buildings in the NO district and the desire to create distinctions between the NO and GOL districts. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 This item is related to TA-9-16 Staff Report Ordinance_Chapter 11, Heights in Office Districts Summary 22. 16-00276 [TA-9-16] Chapter 8, Office Districts To repeal and revise allowable heights in office districts to better distinguish between NO (Neighborhood Office) and GOL (General Office Low Rise) as requested by the Metro Council. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR, the need to address inconsistencies within the UDC. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 This item is related to TA-8-16 Staff Report Ordinance_Chapter 8, Office Districts Summary
16-00278 [Case 34-16] 667 North Foster Drive To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One) on property located on the west side of North Foster Drive, to the north of North Street, on a portion of Tract Bh-1b of the Blouin, Phillips and Keener Tract. Section 96, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7-Cole). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to October 17 carried 8-0 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
16-00279 [Case 37-16] 6477 Jones Creek Road To rezone from A3.2 (Limited Residential) to LC1 (Light Commercial One) on property located on the east side of Jones Creek Road, to the north of Tiger Bend Road, on a portion of Lot 1 and a portion of the Mrs. John M. Wilson Tract. Section 61, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9-Bo?). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
16-00280 [Case 38-16] 10423 Jefferson Highway To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One) on property located at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Jefferson Highway and Arnold Lane, on a portion of Lot 2-A the Mrs. E.D. Lyons property. Section 70, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
16-00281 [Case 39-16] 10550 Airline Highway To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One) on a portion of Tract N-1-A of Nesser Heights Subdivision and a portion of Lot Y-1 formerly the Mrs. E.D. Lyons and R. Stering Jr. Property. Section 70, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
16-00283 [Case 41-16] 1348 Staring Lane To rezone from A2 (Single Family Residential) to NO (Neighborhood Office) on property located on the east side of Staring Lane, to the south of Hyacinth Avenue, on Lots 2 and 3 of South Hills Subdivision. Section 67, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12-Delgado). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to deny carried 8-0 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map unanimously denied
16-00284 [ISPUD-3-16] West Drive (111, 115, and 119 West Drive) A development plan for three single family homes on property located on the east side of West Drive, to the south of North Boulevard, on Lot 4-A-1, 4-A-2, and 4-A-3, Square 2 of Bernard Terrace Subdivision. Section 81, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District-7 Cole). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: *Staff recommends denial of the Sidewalk Waiver due to the site's location in the Walkable area of the Parish making it inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan; *Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC, if the Sidewalk Waiver is approved COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 Staff Report Plans Zoning Map Aerial Map
16-00285 [SPUD-13-07] Sisters of St Joseph Residence (New Archives Building) A revision to allow new archives building for the Catholic Diocese on property located on the east side of Parker Street, south of Hundred Oaks Avenue, on a portion of Lot B-1-A of Hundred Oaks Farms Subdivision. Sections 96, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7-Cole). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 Staff Report Plans Zoning Map Aerial Map
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Sep 21, 2016 Council Zoning
16-00270 [TA-3-16] Chapter 17, Parking and Chapter 20, Definitions (Deferred from June 20 by the Parish Attorney) To repeal and replace the existing Parking Chapter of the Unified Development Code, establishing up-to-date parking regulations that reflect the character of the area within which a development is located. Also, to amend the definition of ?Buffer? in Chapter 20. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval of the proposed amendment based on consistency with FUTUREBR COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0
16-00269 [PA-7-16] 17434 and 17710 Liberty Road To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Agricultural/Rural (AG/RU) to Residential Neighborhood (RN) on property located on the east side of Liberty Road, to the south of Alphonse Forbes Road, on Tracts A-1 and B-1 of the Raymond L. Forbes Property. Section 65, T5S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 1-Welch). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend denial, based upon the land use designation of Agricultural/Rural appearing appropriate COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0
16-00282 [Case 40-16] 15365 George O'Neal To rezone from LC3 (Light Commercial Three) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One) on property located on the north side of George O?Neal Road, east of Jones Creek Road, on Tract JC8 of Plantation Homes. Section 52, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 8-Amoroso). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0
16-00131 [PUD-4-12] The Greens at Millerville, Concept Plan Revision 5 A proposed revision to the Concept Plan to change Parcel E to allow multi-family, office and commercial uses including automobile sales on property located on the west side of Millerville Road and north of Interstate 12, on Parcels 1, 2, 3-A, 3-B, 3-C, 3-D, and 4 through 6 of The Greens at Millerville Subdivision. Sections 17 and 38, T7S, R2E, GLD, LA (Council District 8-Amoroso) . By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC for Planning Commission consideration. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve with rear building setback of 150 feet from residential and a 6 foot hedge and fence carried, 6-0 Metro-Council approval is required because of major use change
16-00070 [PA-5-16] 7620, 7650, 7680 Siegen Lane and 7633, 7655, 7677 Goldfinch Drive To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood (RN) to Regional Center (RC) on property located on the west side of Siegen Lane, to the north of Kinglet Drive, on Lots 8, 9, 10, 49, 50, and 51 of Audubon Terrace Subdivision. Section 55, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval, based upon a review of the area in a greater level of detail than performed at the creation of the plan. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 6-1 This item is related to Case 33-16
[Case 33-16] 7620, 7650, 7680 Siegen Lane and 7633, 7655, 7677 Goldfinch Drive To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to GOL (General Office Low Rise) on property located on the west side of Siegen Lane, to the north of Kinglet Drive, on Lots 8, 9, 10, 49, 50, and 51 of Audubon Terrace Subdivision. Section 55, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of Zoning, is compatible with surround uses, and conforms to Unified Development Code requirements provided PA-5-16 is Approved. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 6-1 This item is related to PA-5-16
3. [Case 28-16] 13700-13800 Sunshine Road To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to A2 (Single Family Residential) on property located on the east side of Sunshine Road, to the south of Lavey Lane, on Lots 1-D and 1-E of Sunshine Gardens Subdivision. Section 53, T5S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 2-Banks-Daniel). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of Zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 5-2 This item was deferred from August 17, 2016 4. 16-00101 [Case 29-16] 13800-13900 Sunshine Road To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) on property located on the east side of Sunshine Road, to the south of Lavey Lane, on Lots 1-A, 1-B and 1-C of Sunshine Gardens Subdivision. Section 31 and 53, T5S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 2-Banks-Daniel). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of Zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve failed, 3-4 This item was deferred from August 17, 2016
16-00117 [Case 30-16] 219, 229, 239, 249 and 269 East Chimes Street To rezone from A4 (General Residential) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One) on property located on the north side of East Chimes Street, to the east of Highland Road, on a portion of Tract VP-1 and Lots 10 & 11 of the Campus Hill Subdivision. Section 54, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10-Wicker). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of Zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 6-0 This item was deferred from August 17, 2016
16-00152 Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $13,686 per year for the property located at 210 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA Application #2015-2025 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By Planning Director. This item was deferred from August 17, 2016 RTA 2015-2025 Staff Report- 210 Laurel Street Other
16-00287 [PUD-1-04] Settlement at Willow Grove Concept Plan Revision 2 A proposed revision to the existing concept plan to increase the nonresidential square footage maximum and update the concept plan package to current standards on property located on the north side of Perkins Road, between Wimbledon Avenue and Oakdale Drive on Tracts 1-A-1, 1-A-2, 1-A-3, 1-B, 2, WG-B-1-A-1-A, WG-B-1-A- l -B, WG- B-2, WG-3, GS-2 thru GS- 12, GS-K, CH- 1, CM- I , and LOTS 3 thru 6, 7-A, 8 thru 145, 146-A , 148-A, 149 thru 184, 184-A, 185 thru 23 1, 232-A, 232-B, 233 thru 254, 255-A, and 256 thru 344 of the Settlement at Willow Grove, formerly being portions of the Dr. Mary E. Kleinpeter and Robert L. Kleinpeter Tracts. Sections 55, 56 and 57, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to September 19 carried 7-0 Staff Report Plans Zoning Map Aerial Map
16-00118 [Case 31-16] 8910-8950 Pecan Tree Drive To rezone from R (Rural) to A2.5 (Townhouse District) on property located on the east side of Pecan Tree Drive, to the south of Romona Avenue, on Lots 45 thru 49 of The Burbank Subdivision, First Filing. Section 72, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3-Loupe). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of Zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 This item was deferred from August 17, 2016
16-00119 [Case 32-16] 20249 and 20269 Highland Road To rezone from R (Rural) to HC2 (Heavy Commercial Two) on property located on the west side of Highland Road, to the north of Airline Highway, on Tracts D and F-1-1 of the Camille G Dixon Property. Section 72, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9-Boe?). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of Zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 This item was deferred from August 17, 2016
16-00138 [RV-9-16] Revoking an existing 15 foot sewer servitude, located north of Tiger Bend Road and west of Jones Creek Road, on Tract A-1-A and A-1-B-2-A of the Woodlawn Estates Subdivision, 2nd Filing, Section 60, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 8-Amoroso). By Planning Director. UDC Section 4.13.D of the Unified Development Code states: “The Planning Commission shall investigate the propriety and feasibility of the revocation or relocation and submit its recommendation thereon to the Metropolitan Council within sixty (60) days after the application is submitted to the Office of the Planning Commission; provided that, in those instances where the revocation or relocation will not have any effect on any abutting property involved, no hearing before the Planning Commission shall be required, but a recommendation shall be made to the Metropolitan Council by the Office of the Planning Commission and Department of Public Works, after the conduct of such investigation thereof as they may deem necessary and appropriate.” LONO from Dept of Development Vicinity Map Aerial Map Exhibit Staff Report Cover Letter REQUEST TO DELETE
10. 16-00169 Amending Title 7 Unified Development; Chapter 8, Zoning Districts ? Character Areas To create Section 8.107, Character Areas, within the Unified Development Code, dividing the City Parish into four geographic areas, Downtown, Urban/Walkable, Suburban, and Rural, in order to establish regulations that reflect the development character of each area; and to delete inconsistent provisions throughout the chapter. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the desire to develop regulations that reflect the character of development in different areas of the Parish COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 This item is related to Case 26-16 Staff Report 11. 16-00170 [Case 26-16] Character Areas To revise the Official Zoning District Map to designate the Downtown, Urban/Walkable, Suburban, and Rural Character Areas. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the UDC, if the related Text Amendment is approved COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 This case is related to TA-2-16
16-00267 [PA-6-16] 19812, 19832, 19852, 19954 Thad Cain Lane To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Commercial (C) to Employment Center (EC) on property located on the southeast side of Thad Cain Lane, to the south of Airline Highway, on RC-1, RC-2, RC-3, and RC-4 of the Rossie Cain Property. Section 37, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9-Bo?). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon an examination of the area in a greater level of detail than performed at the creation of the plan COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 This item is related to Case 35-16 Staff Report Future Land Use Map Aerial Map
16-00268 [Case 35-16] 19812, 19832, 19852, 19954 Thad Cain Lane To rezone from R (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial) on property located on the southeast side of Thad Cain Lane, to the south of Airline Highway, on RC-1, RC-2, RC-3, and RC-4 of the Rossie Cain Property. Section 37, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9-Bo?). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, if the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved to make it consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 This case is related to PA-6-16
17. 16-00271 [TA-4-16] Chapter 18, Landscape (Deferred from June 20 by the Parish Attorney) To repeal and replace the existing Landscape Chapter of the Unified Development Code, establishing regulations that reflect the character of the area within which a development is located. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommends approval, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the desire to develop regulations that reflect the character of development in different areas of the Parish. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 This item is related to TA-5-16, TA-6-16 and TA-7-16 Staff Report Ordinance_Chapter 18_Landscape 18. 16-00272 [TA-5-16] Chapter 3, Administrative Mechanisms ? Tree and Landscape Commission (Deferred from June 20 by the Parish Attorney) To create Section 3.7, Tree and Landscape Commission, within the Unified Development Code, relocating the existing provisions of Section 18.11, Tree and Landscape Commission, to Chapter 3, Administrative Mechanisms. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommends approval, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the desire to develop regulations that reflect the character of development in different areas of the Parish. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 This item is related to TA-4-16 Staff Report Ordinance_Chapter 3_Administrative Mechanisms 19. 16-00273 [TA-6-16] Chapter 4, Permits and Final Plat Approval ? Land Clearing Requirements (Deferred from June 20 by the Parish Attorney) To create Section 4.14, Land Clearing Requirements, relocating the existing provisions of Section 18.3, Land Clearing Requirements, to Chapter 4, Permits and Final Plat Approval. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommends approval, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the desire to develop regulations that reflect the character of development in different areas of the Parish. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 This item is related to TA-4-16 Staff Report Ordinance_Chapter 4_Permits and Final Plat Approval 20. 16-00274 [TA-7-16] Chapter 6, Enforcement and Review - Violations and Penalties for Land Clearing and Landscape Violations (Deferred from June 20 by the Parish Attorney) To create Section 6.8, Violations and Penalties of Land Clearing and Landscape Regulations, relocating the existing provisions of Section 18.13, Violations and Penalties, to Chapter 6, Enforcement and Review. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommends approval, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the desire to develop regulations that reflect the character of development in different areas of the Parish. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 This item is related to TA-4-16 Staff Report Ordinance_Chapter 6_Enforcement and Review
21. 16-00275 [TA-8-16] Chapter 11, Heights in Office Districts To repeal and revise allowable heights in office districts to better distinguish between NO (Neighborhood Office) and GOL (General Office Low Rise) as requested by the Metro Council. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR, the need to address inconsistencies within the UDC governing the height of buildings in the NO district and the desire to create distinctions between the NO and GOL districts. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 This item is related to TA-9-16 Staff Report Ordinance_Chapter 11, Heights in Office Districts Summary 22. 16-00276 [TA-9-16] Chapter 8, Office Districts To repeal and revise allowable heights in office districts to better distinguish between NO (Neighborhood Office) and GOL (General Office Low Rise) as requested by the Metro Council. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR, the need to address inconsistencies within the UDC. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 This item is related to TA-8-16 Staff Report Ordinance_Chapter 8, Office Districts Summary
16-00278 [Case 34-16] 667 North Foster Drive To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One) on property located on the west side of North Foster Drive, to the north of North Street, on a portion of Tract Bh-1b of the Blouin, Phillips and Keener Tract. Section 96, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7-Cole). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to October 17 carried 8-0 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
16-00279 [Case 37-16] 6477 Jones Creek Road To rezone from A3.2 (Limited Residential) to LC1 (Light Commercial One) on property located on the east side of Jones Creek Road, to the north of Tiger Bend Road, on a portion of Lot 1 and a portion of the Mrs. John M. Wilson Tract. Section 61, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9-Bo?). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
16-00280 [Case 38-16] 10423 Jefferson Highway To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One) on property located at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Jefferson Highway and Arnold Lane, on a portion of Lot 2-A the Mrs. E.D. Lyons property. Section 70, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
16-00281 [Case 39-16] 10550 Airline Highway To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One) on a portion of Tract N-1-A of Nesser Heights Subdivision and a portion of Lot Y-1 formerly the Mrs. E.D. Lyons and R. Stering Jr. Property. Section 70, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
16-00283 [Case 41-16] 1348 Staring Lane To rezone from A2 (Single Family Residential) to NO (Neighborhood Office) on property located on the east side of Staring Lane, to the south of Hyacinth Avenue, on Lots 2 and 3 of South Hills Subdivision. Section 67, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12-Delgado). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surround uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to deny carried 8-0 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map unanimously denied
16-00284 [ISPUD-3-16] West Drive (111, 115, and 119 West Drive) A development plan for three single family homes on property located on the east side of West Drive, to the south of North Boulevard, on Lot 4-A-1, 4-A-2, and 4-A-3, Square 2 of Bernard Terrace Subdivision. Section 81, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District-7 Cole). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: *Staff recommends denial of the Sidewalk Waiver due to the site's location in the Walkable area of the Parish making it inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan; *Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC, if the Sidewalk Waiver is approved COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 Staff Report Plans Zoning Map Aerial Map
16-00285 [SPUD-13-07] Sisters of St Joseph Residence (New Archives Building) A revision to allow new archives building for the Catholic Diocese on property located on the east side of Parker Street, south of Hundred Oaks Avenue, on a portion of Lot B-1-A of Hundred Oaks Farms Subdivision. Sections 96, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7-Cole). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 Staff Report Plans Zoning Map Aerial Map
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