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16-00394 [Case 48-16] 5723 Government Street (Southern portion) To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to A3.2 (Limited Residential) on property located on the north side of Government Street, to the west of Cloud Drive, known as the southern 1.27 acres of Tract A, formerly a portion of the Sam Scheinuk Property. Section 82, 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 surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 5-0 A REQUEST HAS BEEN MADE FROM THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY TO DEFER TO THE MARCH 15, 2017 ZONING MEETING. Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map Deferral request to March 15, 2017
16-00571 [Case 51-16] 9656 Cal Road To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to A2 (Single Family Residential) on property located at the southwest quadrant of the corner of Cal Road and Inniswold Road, on Lot 294 of Inniswold Estates Subdivision. Section 58, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Watson). 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 COMMISSION ACTION: Vote to withdraw carried 8-0 Withdrawn on February 7 by the applicant Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
16-00646 [TA-10-16] Chapter 8, Rural Zoning To repeal and revise Section 8.213, Rural Zoning to remove grandfathering provisions for multi-family and nonresidential uses and reduce the allowable density. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, with reservations, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the recommendation of the Zoning Advisory Committee as requested by Councilmember Amoroso. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve per staff findings carried 6-2 Deferred from November 14 by a citizen and from December 19 by the Planning Commission Staff Report
17-00025 Ordering the removal of a certain tract or Parcel of land situated in the subdivision known as Shada and Riverview Farms Plantation, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana from the industrial area of East Baton Rouge Parish and annexing said property into the City of Baton Rouge and assigning the property to City Court Section 1. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. This item was deferred from February 15, 2017 Removal from industrial area. Letter letter letter letter Other
17-00076 [TA-1-17] Chapter 7, Nonconformities To revise Chapters 7 and 11 to add restrictions regarding building on contiguous nonconforming lots in Single Family Residential (A1) zoning with common ownership and revises Chapter 11 for consistency. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff recommends approval in order to better protect the character of existing neighborhoods. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to deny carried unanimously, 8-0 Request to defer to February 20 by a citizen Staff Report
17-00080 [Case 70-16] 12841 North Oak Hills Parkway To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Neighborhood Office (NO) on property located at the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Siegen Lane and North Oak Hills Parkway on Lot U-1-A-1 of Oak Hills Park Subdivision, 8th Filing. Section 37, T8S, R1E, 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 surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to withdraw carried 8-0 Withdrawn on February 13 by the applicant Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
17-00074 [PA-1-17] 400-500 UND Harding Boulevard (Southern University Alumni Association) To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Industrial to University District on property located on the south side of Harding Boulevard (LA HWY 408), south of Southern University, on Tract Y-1-A being a portion of Shada and Riverview Farms Plantation. Section 50, T6S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10-Wicker). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon a change in condition since the creation of the plan COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 This item is related to Case 1-17 Staff Report Future Land Use Map Aerial Map Zoning Map
17-00075 [Case 1-17] 400-500 UND Harding Boulevard (Southern University Alumni Association) To zone Heavy Commercial (HC1) property located on the south side of Harding Boulevard (LA HWY 408), south of Southern University, on Tract Y-1-A being a portion of Shada and Riverview Farms Plantation. Section 50, T6S, R1W, 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, if the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved to make it consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, being compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 This item is related to PA-1-17 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
17-00187 [TA-2-17] Chapter 4 Permits and Final Plat Approval, Section 4.8 Cluster Subdivision To revise the section of the Cluster Subdivision to establish basis for density transfers, criteria for preservation areas, and clear standards for lot dimensions. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Denial of the proposed ordinance and approval of an alternative ordinance that simply deletes Section 4.8, Cluster Subdivision, of the UDC is recommended. While the revisions are consistent with FUTUREBR and clarify the requirements for Cluster Subdivisions as requested by the Planning Commission as a result of their experience with use of the existing provisions, they continue to create an opportunity to bypass Metro Council in seeking approval of developments that some might consider inconsistent with FUTUREBR as a result of the density resulting from the cluster provisions. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to March 20 carried 8-0 Request to defer to March 20 by a citizen Staff Report
17-00188 [TA-3-17] Chapter 17, Parking and Loading To revise Section 17.5.3B to decrease driveway limitations for townhouse and duplex dwellings in the Suburban Character Area, revise Section 17.8.2 to correct an error, and introduce standards for directional indicators. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the need to simplify the Unified Development Code (UDC) COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approved carried 8-0 Staff Report
17-00189 [TA-4-17] Chapter 12, Recreational Facilities and Open Space To remove portions that are redundant with other chapters. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the need to simplify the UDC COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to March 20 carried 8-0 Request to defer to March 20 by a citizen Staff Report
17-00190 [Case 2-17] 5509 River Road To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) and Light Commercial (C1) to Light Commercial (LC3) on property located on the southeast quadrant of the intersection of Brightside Drive and River Road, known as Lot ML-1, referred to as a portion of Arlington Plantation Subdivision. Section 60, T7S, R1W, 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 surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
17-00191 [Case 3-17] 1173 and 1195 Seabord Drive To rezone from Rural (R) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Seabord Drive and Coy Avenue, on Lots 56 and 57 of Plantation Plaza Subdivision. Section 73, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3-Loupe). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request will meet the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements, if a combination plat of the two parcels is approved COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
17-00192 [Case 4-17] 18303 Perkins Road East To rezone from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage – Restaurant (C-AB-1) on property located north of Perkins Road E and east of Highland Road, being a portion of Tract Y-1-C-2-A on the Leon R. Kleinpeter property. Section 55, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP (Council District 9- Hudson). 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 surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
17-00193 [Case 6-17] 5010 Mancuso Lane To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located to the west of Mancuso Lane, to the south of Summa Avenue, on Lot 5-X-2 of the Silverside Plantation Subdivision. Section 53, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Watson). 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 surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
17-00194 [Case 7-17] 2426 and 2440 O’Neal Lane To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located south of Interstate 12, on the west side of O’Neal Lane, on Tract 16-A and 16-B, all being a portion of the Lirocchi Subdivision. Sections 47, 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 surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
17-00195 [PUD-1-03] Creekstone (aka Towne Center at Cedar Lodge) Concept Plan Revision 3 To revise an existing PUD Concept Plan to clarify allowable HC2 uses and remove kennel from the list of prohibited uses, on property located on the south side of Jefferson Highway, to the north of Corporate Boulevard, on Tracts TC-1, TC-2, TC-3-A-1, TC-3-A- 2, TC-3-A-3, TC-3-J, TC-3-K, and TC-3-L-1 of Cedar Lodge Plantation. Section 91, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Watson). 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 carried 8-0 Staff Report Plans Zoning Map Aerial Map
17-00196 [RV-17-16] Revocation of North Elmer Forbes Road located between Port-Hudson Pride Road and East Elmer Forbes Road. (Council District 1-Welch). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC for Planning Commission consideration, provided the applicant resolves all comments from utility companies and the Department of Development COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to April 17 carried 8-0 Request to defer to March 20 by a citizen and to April 17 by Councilman Welch Staff Report Plan Zoning Map Aerial Map
17-00238 Appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to approve PUD 1506 Cheval Trails-Final Development Plan Phase 1, First-Third filings, rendered February 20, 2017, under the provisions of Section 8.216.H.11 of the Unified Development Code. By Councilman Welch. This item was deferred from March 8, 2017 Legislation Appeal decision ADJOURN
Mar 15, 2017 Council Zoning
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL
16-00394 [Case 48-16] 5723 Government Street (Southern portion) To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to A3.2 (Limited Residential) on property located on the north side of Government Street, to the west of Cloud Drive, known as the southern 1.27 acres of Tract A, formerly a portion of the Sam Scheinuk Property. Section 82, 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 surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 5-0 A REQUEST HAS BEEN MADE FROM THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY TO DEFER TO THE MARCH 15, 2017 ZONING MEETING. Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map Deferral request to March 15, 2017
16-00571 [Case 51-16] 9656 Cal Road To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to A2 (Single Family Residential) on property located at the southwest quadrant of the corner of Cal Road and Inniswold Road, on Lot 294 of Inniswold Estates Subdivision. Section 58, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Watson). 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: Vote to withdraw carried 8-0 Withdrawn on February 7 by the applicant Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
16-00646 [TA-10-16] Chapter 8, Rural Zoning To repeal and revise Section 8.213, Rural Zoning to remove grandfathering provisions for multi-family and nonresidential uses and reduce the allowable density. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, with reservations, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the recommendation of the Zoning Advisory Committee as requested by Councilmember Amoroso. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve per staff findings carried 6-2 Deferred from November 14 by a citizen and from December 19 by the Planning Commission Staff Report
17-00025 Ordering the removal of a certain tract or Parcel of land situated in the subdivision known as Shada and Riverview Farms Plantation, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana from the industrial area of East Baton Rouge Parish and annexing said property into the City of Baton Rouge and assigning the property to City Court Section 1. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. This item was deferred from February 15, 2017 Removal from industrial area. Letter letter letter letter Other
17-00076 [TA-1-17] Chapter 7, Nonconformities To revise Chapters 7 and 11 to add restrictions regarding building on contiguous nonconforming lots in Single Family Residential (A1) zoning with common ownership and revises Chapter 11 for consistency. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff recommends approval in order to better protect the character of existing neighborhoods. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to deny carried unanimously, 8-0 Request to defer to February 20 by a citizen Staff Report
17-00080 [Case 70-16] 12841 North Oak Hills Parkway To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Neighborhood Office (NO) on property located at the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Siegen Lane and North Oak Hills Parkway on Lot U-1-A-1 of Oak Hills Park Subdivision, 8th Filing. Section 37, T8S, R1E, 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 surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to withdraw carried 8-0 Withdrawn on February 13 by the applicant Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
17-00074 [PA-1-17] 400-500 UND Harding Boulevard (Southern University Alumni Association) To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Industrial to University District on property located on the south side of Harding Boulevard (LA HWY 408), south of Southern University, on Tract Y-1-A being a portion of Shada and Riverview Farms Plantation. Section 50, T6S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10-Wicker). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon a change in condition since the creation of the plan COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 This item is related to Case 1-17 Staff Report Future Land Use Map Aerial Map Zoning Map
17-00075 [Case 1-17] 400-500 UND Harding Boulevard (Southern University Alumni Association) To zone Heavy Commercial (HC1) property located on the south side of Harding Boulevard (LA HWY 408), south of Southern University, on Tract Y-1-A being a portion of Shada and Riverview Farms Plantation. Section 50, T6S, R1W, 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, if the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved to make it consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, being compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 This item is related to PA-1-17 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
17-00187 [TA-2-17] Chapter 4 Permits and Final Plat Approval, Section 4.8 Cluster Subdivision To revise the section of the Cluster Subdivision to establish basis for density transfers, criteria for preservation areas, and clear standards for lot dimensions. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Denial of the proposed ordinance and approval of an alternative ordinance that simply deletes Section 4.8, Cluster Subdivision, of the UDC is recommended. While the revisions are consistent with FUTUREBR and clarify the requirements for Cluster Subdivisions as requested by the Planning Commission as a result of their experience with use of the existing provisions, they continue to create an opportunity to bypass Metro Council in seeking approval of developments that some might consider inconsistent with FUTUREBR as a result of the density resulting from the cluster provisions. COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to March 20 carried 8-0 Request to defer to March 20 by a citizen Staff Report
17-00188 [TA-3-17] Chapter 17, Parking and Loading To revise Section 17.5.3B to decrease driveway limitations for townhouse and duplex dwellings in the Suburban Character Area, revise Section 17.8.2 to correct an error, and introduce standards for directional indicators. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the need to simplify the Unified Development Code (UDC) COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approved carried 8-0 Staff Report
17-00189 [TA-4-17] Chapter 12, Recreational Facilities and Open Space To remove portions that are redundant with other chapters. By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the need to simplify the UDC COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to March 20 carried 8-0 Request to defer to March 20 by a citizen Staff Report
17-00190 [Case 2-17] 5509 River Road To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) and Light Commercial (C1) to Light Commercial (LC3) on property located on the southeast quadrant of the intersection of Brightside Drive and River Road, known as Lot ML-1, referred to as a portion of Arlington Plantation Subdivision. Section 60, T7S, R1W, 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 surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
17-00191 [Case 3-17] 1173 and 1195 Seabord Drive To rezone from Rural (R) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Seabord Drive and Coy Avenue, on Lots 56 and 57 of Plantation Plaza Subdivision. Section 73, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3-Loupe). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request will meet the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements, if a combination plat of the two parcels is approved COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
17-00192 [Case 4-17] 18303 Perkins Road East To rezone from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage – Restaurant (C-AB-1) on property located north of Perkins Road E and east of Highland Road, being a portion of Tract Y-1-C-2-A on the Leon R. Kleinpeter property. Section 55, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP (Council District 9- Hudson). 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 surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
17-00193 [Case 6-17] 5010 Mancuso Lane To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located to the west of Mancuso Lane, to the south of Summa Avenue, on Lot 5-X-2 of the Silverside Plantation Subdivision. Section 53, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Watson). 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 surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
17-00194 [Case 7-17] 2426 and 2440 O’Neal Lane To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located south of Interstate 12, on the west side of O’Neal Lane, on Tract 16-A and 16-B, all being a portion of the Lirocchi Subdivision. Sections 47, 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 surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried 8-0 Staff Report Zoning Map Aerial Map
17-00195 [PUD-1-03] Creekstone (aka Towne Center at Cedar Lodge) Concept Plan Revision 3 To revise an existing PUD Concept Plan to clarify allowable HC2 uses and remove kennel from the list of prohibited uses, on property located on the south side of Jefferson Highway, to the north of Corporate Boulevard, on Tracts TC-1, TC-2, TC-3-A-1, TC-3-A- 2, TC-3-A-3, TC-3-J, TC-3-K, and TC-3-L-1 of Cedar Lodge Plantation. Section 91, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Watson). 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 carried 8-0 Staff Report Plans Zoning Map Aerial Map
17-00196 [RV-17-16] Revocation of North Elmer Forbes Road located between Port-Hudson Pride Road and East Elmer Forbes Road. (Council District 1-Welch). By Planning Director. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC for Planning Commission consideration, provided the applicant resolves all comments from utility companies and the Department of Development COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to April 17 carried 8-0 Request to defer to March 20 by a citizen and to April 17 by Councilman Welch Staff Report Plan Zoning Map Aerial Map
17-00238 Appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to approve PUD 1506 Cheval Trails-Final Development Plan Phase 1, First-Third filings, rendered February 20, 2017, under the provisions of Section 8.216.H.11 of the Unified Development Code. By Councilman Welch. This item was deferred from March 8, 2017 Legislation Appeal decision ADJOURN