ROLL CALL
1. February 13, 2017 2. February 20, 2017
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
Rules for Conducting Public Hearings
Applicant and applicant representatives for the proposal will speak first for a period not to exceed 15 minutes. 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. Proponents will speak, then the opponents. Each speaker will not be allowed more than three minutes. The speakers are requested to limit their remarks and to avoid duplication in their presentations. Applicant will be allowed a total period of five minutes for rebuttal. Items placed on the Consent Agenda by the Planning Commission Staff will not have time allocated for speaking, unless there is a member of the public present at the meeting who wishes to speak on the item.
Items other than waivers with no outstanding issues. Items may be approved with a single motion without a public hearing, unless removed from the consent agenda and placed in the regular agenda order. CONSENT - ITEMS FOR WITHDRAWAL CONSENT - ITEMS FOR DEFERRAL 15, 16 CONSENT - ITEMS FOR APPROVAL 12, 14, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23
3. PA-2-17 5592 Hooper Road To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Neighborhood Center to Commercial on the south side of Hooper Road, to the east of Plank Road on an Undefined Lot known as the Rains, Gerry Winston and Roland Property. Section 90, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend denial, based upon inconsistency with FUTUREBR and there being no justification for the change This case is related to Case 11-17 4. Case 11-17 5592 Hooper Road To rezone from Two-Family Residential District (A2.9) to Heavy Commercial (HC2) on the south side of Hooper Road, to the east of Plank Road on an Undefined Lot known as the Rains, Gerry Winston and Roland Property. Section 90, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5-Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff cannot certify that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, while it is consistent with UDC requirements regarding lots designated HCl and will be consistent with the comprehensive plan if the Plan Amendment is approved, it is not compatible with abutting uses permitting a Heavy Commercial use immediately adjacent to low density single family residences This item is related to Case PA-2-17
5. PA-3-17 16016 Perkins Road To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Neighborhood Center on the south side of Perkins Road, east of Pecue Lane, being Tract B. Section 61, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9-Hudson) 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 and compatibility with adjacent land use This item is related to Case 12-17 6. Case 12-17 16016 Perkins Road To rezone from Rural (R) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage – Restaurant (C-AB-1) on property located south side of Perkins Road, east of Pecue Lane, being a portion of Tract B. Section 61, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9-Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning if the companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, being compatible with surrounding uses and conforming to UDC requirements This case is related to PA-3-17
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 or, alternatively, to delete this section. 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. Deferred from February 20 by a citizen.
TA-4-17 Chapter 12, Recreational Facilities and Open Space To remove portions that are redundant with other chapters. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the need to simplify the UDC. Deferred from February 20 by a citizen.
TA-5-17 Chapter 8, Cemeteries, Columbaria and Mausoleums To revise Chapter 8 to reduce setbacks for structures and graves from all property lines. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR
TA-6-17 Chapter 13, Streets and Sidewalks To repeal and revise Chapter 13 to improve standards and establish clear criteria for waivers. 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.
Case 9-17 1900-2100 UND, 2100-2300 UND, and 2050 70th Avenue To rezone from Single Family Residential (A2) to Limited Residential (A3.1) on property located east of Scenic Highway and north and south of 70th Avenue on Lots 15 and 16, Square 23 and Lots 24, 25, 26, and 27, Square 8 of Bank Addition Subdivision. Section 37, T6S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10-Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff cannot certify the requested change of zoning; although it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the individual lots do not meet the minimum criteria of the requested zoning district, and, while a reduction in permitted density, it appears to represent spot zoning and potentially allow multi-family units in a neighborhood of single family homes.
SS-1-17 @ Highland Commercial Subdivision A proposed private street within a five lot commercial subdivision on property located at the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Highland Road and Bluebonnet Boulevard, on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4-A and 4-B of the E.L. Chaney Property. (Council District 12-Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC for Planning Commission consideration Deferred from February 20 by a citizen.
S-1-17 Manchac Reserve A proposed 22 single family residential lot subdivision with one remainder tract, located on the south side of Hoo Shoo Too Road and west of South Tiger Bend Road, on the Violet Babin Picou Tract and Tract 1-A of the Marion Beauchamp Estate. (Council District 9-Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff recommends denial of the street connectivity waiver to the rear undeveloped portion of the western abutting property; Staff cannot certify that the small subdivision meets the minimum requirements of the UDC, unless the waiver of street connectivity is approved
Initiation of text amendment: Appeals process
DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS ADJOURN
Mar 20, 2017 Planning Commission
ROLL CALL
1. February 13, 2017 2. February 20, 2017
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
Rules for Conducting Public Hearings
Applicant and applicant representatives for the proposal will speak first for a period not to exceed 15 minutes. 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. Proponents will speak, then the opponents. Each speaker will not be allowed more than three minutes. The speakers are requested to limit their remarks and to avoid duplication in their presentations. Applicant will be allowed a total period of five minutes for rebuttal. Items placed on the Consent Agenda by the Planning Commission Staff will not have time allocated for speaking, unless there is a member of the public present at the meeting who wishes to speak on the item.
Items other than waivers with no outstanding issues. Items may be approved with a single motion without a public hearing, unless removed from the consent agenda and placed in the regular agenda order. CONSENT - ITEMS FOR WITHDRAWAL CONSENT - ITEMS FOR DEFERRAL 15, 16 CONSENT - ITEMS FOR APPROVAL 12, 14, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23
3. PA-2-17 5592 Hooper Road To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Neighborhood Center to Commercial on the south side of Hooper Road, to the east of Plank Road on an Undefined Lot known as the Rains, Gerry Winston and Roland Property. Section 90, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend denial, based upon inconsistency with FUTUREBR and there being no justification for the change This case is related to Case 11-17 4. Case 11-17 5592 Hooper Road To rezone from Two-Family Residential District (A2.9) to Heavy Commercial (HC2) on the south side of Hooper Road, to the east of Plank Road on an Undefined Lot known as the Rains, Gerry Winston and Roland Property. Section 90, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5-Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff cannot certify that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, while it is consistent with UDC requirements regarding lots designated HCl and will be consistent with the comprehensive plan if the Plan Amendment is approved, it is not compatible with abutting uses permitting a Heavy Commercial use immediately adjacent to low density single family residences This item is related to Case PA-2-17
5. PA-3-17 16016 Perkins Road To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Neighborhood Center on the south side of Perkins Road, east of Pecue Lane, being Tract B. Section 61, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9-Hudson) 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 and compatibility with adjacent land use This item is related to Case 12-17 6. Case 12-17 16016 Perkins Road To rezone from Rural (R) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage – Restaurant (C-AB-1) on property located south side of Perkins Road, east of Pecue Lane, being a portion of Tract B. Section 61, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9-Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning if the companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, being compatible with surrounding uses and conforming to UDC requirements This case is related to PA-3-17
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 or, alternatively, to delete this section. 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. Deferred from February 20 by a citizen.
TA-4-17 Chapter 12, Recreational Facilities and Open Space To remove portions that are redundant with other chapters. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the need to simplify the UDC. Deferred from February 20 by a citizen.
TA-5-17 Chapter 8, Cemeteries, Columbaria and Mausoleums To revise Chapter 8 to reduce setbacks for structures and graves from all property lines. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR
TA-6-17 Chapter 13, Streets and Sidewalks To repeal and revise Chapter 13 to improve standards and establish clear criteria for waivers. 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.
Case 9-17 1900-2100 UND, 2100-2300 UND, and 2050 70th Avenue To rezone from Single Family Residential (A2) to Limited Residential (A3.1) on property located east of Scenic Highway and north and south of 70th Avenue on Lots 15 and 16, Square 23 and Lots 24, 25, 26, and 27, Square 8 of Bank Addition Subdivision. Section 37, T6S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10-Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff cannot certify the requested change of zoning; although it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the individual lots do not meet the minimum criteria of the requested zoning district, and, while a reduction in permitted density, it appears to represent spot zoning and potentially allow multi-family units in a neighborhood of single family homes.
SS-1-17 @ Highland Commercial Subdivision A proposed private street within a five lot commercial subdivision on property located at the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Highland Road and Bluebonnet Boulevard, on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4-A and 4-B of the E.L. Chaney Property. (Council District 12-Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC for Planning Commission consideration Deferred from February 20 by a citizen.
S-1-17 Manchac Reserve A proposed 22 single family residential lot subdivision with one remainder tract, located on the south side of Hoo Shoo Too Road and west of South Tiger Bend Road, on the Violet Babin Picou Tract and Tract 1-A of the Marion Beauchamp Estate. (Council District 9-Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff recommends denial of the street connectivity waiver to the rear undeveloped portion of the western abutting property; Staff cannot certify that the small subdivision meets the minimum requirements of the UDC, unless the waiver of street connectivity is approved
Initiation of text amendment: Appeals process
DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS ADJOURN