ROLL CALL
1. April 17, 2017
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
Rules for Conducting Public Hearings
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.
CONSENT AGENDA 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 21 CONSENT - ITEMS FOR DEFERRAL 18, 19, 20, 23, 25 CONSENT - ITEMS FOR APPROVAL 13, 16, 17, 24
2. PA-6-17 17920 Tiger Bend Road To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Agricultural and Rural (AG/RU) to Residential Neighborhood (RN) on property located on the east of South Tiger Bend Road and south of Babin Lane, on a portion of the Betty G. Hummel, et al Property. Sections 63 and 66, T7S, 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 Related to Case 16-17 and S-3-17 3. Case 16-17 17920 Tiger Bend Road To rezone from Rural (R) to Single Family Residential (A1) on property located on the east of South Tiger Bend Road and south of Babin Lane, on a portion of the Betty G. Hummel, et al Property. Sections 63 and 66, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) 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 Related to PA-6-17 and S-3-17 4. S-3-17 The Sanctuary A proposed 106 single family lot subdivision with 3 common area tracts located on the east of South Tiger Bend Road and south of Babin Lane, on a portion of the Betty G. Hummel, et al Property. (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC for Planning Commission consideration, provided PA-6-17 and Case 16-17 are approved by the Metropolitan Council Related to PA-6-17 and Case 16-17
SP-9-17 Commodore Pointe A proposed multi-family residential development over 100 units located at the intersection of the Airline Highway Frontage Road and Dulton Avenue, on Lots B through G of the Charles W. Lamar Jr. Tract. (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC for Planning Commission consideration Deferred from April 17 by the applicant
5. PA-8-17 8436 Tom Drive To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Industrial (I) to Employment Center (EC) on property located on the south side of Tom Drive and west of North Airway Drive, on Lots 84 and 85, of the Wooddale East Subdivision. Section 69, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis) 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 Related to Case 27-17 6. Case 27-17 8436 Tom Drive To rezone from Light Industrial (M1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage - Restaurant (C-AB-1) on property located on the south side of Tom Drive and west of North Airway Drive, on a portion of Lots 84 and 85, of the Wooddale East Subdivision. Section 69, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis) 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 Related to PA-8-17
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: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and to simplify the Unified Development Code (UDC) Deferred from March 20 by the Planning Commission and from April 17 by the Planning Director
TA-7-17 Chapter 5, Waivers To revise Chapter 5 to be consistent with the new standards regarding waivers in Chapter 13. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and to simplify the Unified Development Code (UDC) Related to TA-14-17
TA-14-17 Chapter 17, Parking and Loading, Section 17.5.3 Design Standards for Parking Areas To revise Section 17.5.3 to clarify conditions for the Department of Development to allow alternative materials in parking areas PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and to simplify the Unified Development Code (UDC) Related to TA-7-17
TA-12-17 Chapter 16, Signs To repeal and replace Chapter 16, Signs, with a revised chapter reflecting more modern standards for signage regulation PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the need to make local laws consistent with Supreme Court decisions Deferred from April 17 by the Planning Director
TA-13-17 Chapter 10, North Gate Overlay To revise Section 10.102e with a new section defining amended boundaries (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the support of the Old South Baton Rouge Civic Association
Case 21-17 8572 Kingfisher Avenue To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage – Bars and Lounges (C-AB-2) on property located on the east side of Kingfisher Avenue, and north of Townsley Street on a portion of Lots 1, 2, and 3 of the Scotland Heights Subdivision. Section 39, T6S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 2 - Banks) 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, although it is inconsistent with the Scotlandville Comprehensive Community Development Plan Deferred from April 17 by Councilwoman Banks
14. Case 24-17 9212, 9250, 9264, and 9324 West Inniswold Road To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Single Family Residential (A2.7) on property located on the southeast side of West Inniswold Road, east of Bluebonnet Boulevard, on Lot 251, and a portion of Lots 250, 340, and 341, of the Inniswold Estates Subdivision. Section 58, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) 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 15. Case 25-17 9430 and 9564 West Inniswold Road To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Single Family Residential (A2.7) on property located on the southeast side of West Inniswold Road and east of Bluebonnet Boulevard, on Lots 247-A-1, 247-B and 248, of the Inniswold Estates Subdivision. Section 58, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) 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
SW-1-17 5550 Bluebonnet Boulevard Waiver of the location of a commercial sign located at the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Bluebonnet Boulevard and Bluebonnet Centre Boulevard, on Lot 1 of the Bluebonnet Centre Subdivision (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff recommends approval of requested waivers based on the existing signage having been permitted by the City/Parish Department of Public Works in 2003 Deferred from April 17 by the applicant
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May 15, 2017 Planning Commission
ROLL CALL
1. April 17, 2017
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
Rules for Conducting Public Hearings
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.
CONSENT AGENDA 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 21 CONSENT - ITEMS FOR DEFERRAL 18, 19, 20, 23, 25 CONSENT - ITEMS FOR APPROVAL 13, 16, 17, 24
2. PA-6-17 17920 Tiger Bend Road To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Agricultural and Rural (AG/RU) to Residential Neighborhood (RN) on property located on the east of South Tiger Bend Road and south of Babin Lane, on a portion of the Betty G. Hummel, et al Property. Sections 63 and 66, T7S, 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 Related to Case 16-17 and S-3-17 3. Case 16-17 17920 Tiger Bend Road To rezone from Rural (R) to Single Family Residential (A1) on property located on the east of South Tiger Bend Road and south of Babin Lane, on a portion of the Betty G. Hummel, et al Property. Sections 63 and 66, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) 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 Related to PA-6-17 and S-3-17 4. S-3-17 The Sanctuary A proposed 106 single family lot subdivision with 3 common area tracts located on the east of South Tiger Bend Road and south of Babin Lane, on a portion of the Betty G. Hummel, et al Property. (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC for Planning Commission consideration, provided PA-6-17 and Case 16-17 are approved by the Metropolitan Council Related to PA-6-17 and Case 16-17
SP-9-17 Commodore Pointe A proposed multi-family residential development over 100 units located at the intersection of the Airline Highway Frontage Road and Dulton Avenue, on Lots B through G of the Charles W. Lamar Jr. Tract. (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC for Planning Commission consideration Deferred from April 17 by the applicant
5. PA-8-17 8436 Tom Drive To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Industrial (I) to Employment Center (EC) on property located on the south side of Tom Drive and west of North Airway Drive, on Lots 84 and 85, of the Wooddale East Subdivision. Section 69, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis) 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 Related to Case 27-17 6. Case 27-17 8436 Tom Drive To rezone from Light Industrial (M1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage - Restaurant (C-AB-1) on property located on the south side of Tom Drive and west of North Airway Drive, on a portion of Lots 84 and 85, of the Wooddale East Subdivision. Section 69, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis) 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 Related to PA-8-17
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: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and to simplify the Unified Development Code (UDC) Deferred from March 20 by the Planning Commission and from April 17 by the Planning Director
TA-7-17 Chapter 5, Waivers To revise Chapter 5 to be consistent with the new standards regarding waivers in Chapter 13. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and to simplify the Unified Development Code (UDC) Related to TA-14-17
TA-14-17 Chapter 17, Parking and Loading, Section 17.5.3 Design Standards for Parking Areas To revise Section 17.5.3 to clarify conditions for the Department of Development to allow alternative materials in parking areas PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and to simplify the Unified Development Code (UDC) Related to TA-7-17
TA-12-17 Chapter 16, Signs To repeal and replace Chapter 16, Signs, with a revised chapter reflecting more modern standards for signage regulation PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the need to make local laws consistent with Supreme Court decisions Deferred from April 17 by the Planning Director
TA-13-17 Chapter 10, North Gate Overlay To revise Section 10.102e with a new section defining amended boundaries (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with FUTUREBR and the support of the Old South Baton Rouge Civic Association
Case 21-17 8572 Kingfisher Avenue To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage – Bars and Lounges (C-AB-2) on property located on the east side of Kingfisher Avenue, and north of Townsley Street on a portion of Lots 1, 2, and 3 of the Scotland Heights Subdivision. Section 39, T6S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 2 - Banks) 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, although it is inconsistent with the Scotlandville Comprehensive Community Development Plan Deferred from April 17 by Councilwoman Banks
14. Case 24-17 9212, 9250, 9264, and 9324 West Inniswold Road To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Single Family Residential (A2.7) on property located on the southeast side of West Inniswold Road, east of Bluebonnet Boulevard, on Lot 251, and a portion of Lots 250, 340, and 341, of the Inniswold Estates Subdivision. Section 58, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) 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 15. Case 25-17 9430 and 9564 West Inniswold Road To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Single Family Residential (A2.7) on property located on the southeast side of West Inniswold Road and east of Bluebonnet Boulevard, on Lots 247-A-1, 247-B and 248, of the Inniswold Estates Subdivision. Section 58, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) 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
SW-1-17 5550 Bluebonnet Boulevard Waiver of the location of a commercial sign located at the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Bluebonnet Boulevard and Bluebonnet Centre Boulevard, on Lot 1 of the Bluebonnet Centre Subdivision (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff recommends approval of requested waivers based on the existing signage having been permitted by the City/Parish Department of Public Works in 2003 Deferred from April 17 by the applicant
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