ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. October 9, 2017 Draft Minutes 2. October 16, 2017 Draft Minutes
Additional Item
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 form 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 form 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 16 CONSENT - ITEMS FOR DEFERRAL CONSENT - ITEMS FOR APPROVAL 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25
TA-16-17 Chapter 8, Shooting Ranges, Indoor To revise Section 8.213, Rural District, to permit indoor shooting ranges through a conditional use permit in the Rural zoning district. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff recommends approval, considering the recent approval of Outdoor Shooting Ranges, which pose a greater safety threat to indoor ranges, on Rural-zoned property
TA-17-17 Chapter 16, Roof Signs To repeal and revise Section 16.5.8B, Roof Signs, Standards to modify allowable standards. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the recommendations of the Downtown Design Committee and recognizing the need for larger signs to ensure visibility
5. TA-18-17 Chapter 10, Downtown Design Overlay To repeal and replace Section 10.102g, Urban Design Overlay District Seven-Downtown to reflect more current development standards and revise the area included. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to simplify the Unified Development Code This case is related to Case 99-17. 6. Case 99-17 Urban Design Overlay District Seven – Downtown Design Overlay (UDOD7) To revise the Official Zoning District Map to designate the boundary for UDOD7 on the north side from North Street at the southern right-of-way line, on the south side from North Boulevard at the northern right-of-way line; and from the west side from River Road at the eastern right-of-way line, and to the east side from North T.J. Jemison Boulevard at the western right-of-way line. (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, if the companion Text Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements This case is related to TA-18-17.
Case 76-17 2200-2300 UND Balis Drive To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Two Family Residential District (A2.9) on property located on the east side of Balis Drive and north of Bawell Street, on Lot 7-A ofthe Wells Place Subdivision. Section 95, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7 - Cole) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, or being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements
Case 85-17 5600-5700 UND Hollywood-Greenwell Street To rezone from Single Family Residential (A2) to Light Commercial (LC2) on property located at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of McClelland Drive and Hollywood-Greenwell Crossover, on Lot 0.6 AC, of the KD Smith Tract. Section 51, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements
Case 86-17 10730 Goodwood and 1020 Marlbrook Drive To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Rural (R) on property located at the south side of Goodwood Boulevard, west of Marlbrook Drive, on a portion of Lot A-1 called Schools-East Baton Rouge Parish and a portion of a Lot called DPW Sewer Pump STA. Section 86, 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, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements
Case 89-17 7655 Old Hammond Highway To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (CAB1) on property located on the north side of Old Hammond Highway, east of Jefferson Highway, on a portion of Tract 1-A of the Levi Dillon Tract. Section 91, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements
CONSENT FOR APPROVAL Case 92-17 505, 507, 515, 517 Roselawn Avenue; 504, 506 Live Oak Boulevard To rezone from Light Industrial (M1) to Limited Residential (A3.3) on property located on the west side of Roselawn Avenue, and the east side of Live Oak Boulevard, on Lots 34, 35, 36, 37, 56, and 57, Block 4 of Buffinton Heights Subdivision. Section 96, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7 - Cole) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements
PUD-1-17 Atwater (Phase 1) Final Development Plan A proposed single family residential development and common space areas on the west side of Nicholson Drive (Hwy 30) and east side of River Road (Hwy 327), on a portion of the Remainder of Woodstock Plantation Tract, of the Woodstock Plantation Property. Section 46, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: • Approval of the sidewalk waiver is recommended in favor of the alternative pedestrian way through the common area • Staff certifies that the proposed request is consistent with approved concept plan and meets the minimum requirements of the Unified Development Code for Planning Commission consideration
CUP-7-17/WT-3-17 T-Mobile Wireless Tower (6650 Cedar Grove Drive) A proposed wireless tower located on the east side of Cedar Grove Drive, between Sumrall Drive and Glen Oaks Drive, on a portion of a Lot called GLEN OAKS HIGH SCHOOL. (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: • Staff recommends approval of the height and setback waivers due to an executed agreement for location on East Baton Rouge Parish School System property • Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a Conditional Use Permit and Wireless Tower Site Plan, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements, provided waivers are approved
AEW-1-17 Downtown Courtyard Marriott Sign Package To waive current standards of UDOD-7, Arts and Enterainment District regarding roof signage on property located on the southwest quadrant of the intersection of 3rd Street and Florida Street, on Lot 3-A-2-A of the Hickey, Duncan, and Mather Town Subdivision. (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended based on the recommendation of the Downtown Design Committee on September 28, 2017 and pending ordinance revisions that would permit the signage by right
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Nov 13, 2017 Planning Commission
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. October 9, 2017 Draft Minutes 2. October 16, 2017 Draft Minutes
Additional Item
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 form 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 form 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 16 CONSENT - ITEMS FOR DEFERRAL CONSENT - ITEMS FOR APPROVAL 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25
TA-16-17 Chapter 8, Shooting Ranges, Indoor To revise Section 8.213, Rural District, to permit indoor shooting ranges through a conditional use permit in the Rural zoning district. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff recommends approval, considering the recent approval of Outdoor Shooting Ranges, which pose a greater safety threat to indoor ranges, on Rural-zoned property
TA-17-17 Chapter 16, Roof Signs To repeal and revise Section 16.5.8B, Roof Signs, Standards to modify allowable standards. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the recommendations of the Downtown Design Committee and recognizing the need for larger signs to ensure visibility
5. TA-18-17 Chapter 10, Downtown Design Overlay To repeal and replace Section 10.102g, Urban Design Overlay District Seven-Downtown to reflect more current development standards and revise the area included. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to simplify the Unified Development Code This case is related to Case 99-17. 6. Case 99-17 Urban Design Overlay District Seven – Downtown Design Overlay (UDOD7) To revise the Official Zoning District Map to designate the boundary for UDOD7 on the north side from North Street at the southern right-of-way line, on the south side from North Boulevard at the northern right-of-way line; and from the west side from River Road at the eastern right-of-way line, and to the east side from North T.J. Jemison Boulevard at the western right-of-way line. (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, if the companion Text Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements This case is related to TA-18-17.
Case 76-17 2200-2300 UND Balis Drive To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Two Family Residential District (A2.9) on property located on the east side of Balis Drive and north of Bawell Street, on Lot 7-A ofthe Wells Place Subdivision. Section 95, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7 - Cole) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, or being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements
Case 85-17 5600-5700 UND Hollywood-Greenwell Street To rezone from Single Family Residential (A2) to Light Commercial (LC2) on property located at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of McClelland Drive and Hollywood-Greenwell Crossover, on Lot 0.6 AC, of the KD Smith Tract. Section 51, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements
Case 86-17 10730 Goodwood and 1020 Marlbrook Drive To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Rural (R) on property located at the south side of Goodwood Boulevard, west of Marlbrook Drive, on a portion of Lot A-1 called Schools-East Baton Rouge Parish and a portion of a Lot called DPW Sewer Pump STA. Section 86, 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, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements
Case 89-17 7655 Old Hammond Highway To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (CAB1) on property located on the north side of Old Hammond Highway, east of Jefferson Highway, on a portion of Tract 1-A of the Levi Dillon Tract. Section 91, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements
CONSENT FOR APPROVAL Case 92-17 505, 507, 515, 517 Roselawn Avenue; 504, 506 Live Oak Boulevard To rezone from Light Industrial (M1) to Limited Residential (A3.3) on property located on the west side of Roselawn Avenue, and the east side of Live Oak Boulevard, on Lots 34, 35, 36, 37, 56, and 57, Block 4 of Buffinton Heights Subdivision. Section 96, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7 - Cole) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements
PUD-1-17 Atwater (Phase 1) Final Development Plan A proposed single family residential development and common space areas on the west side of Nicholson Drive (Hwy 30) and east side of River Road (Hwy 327), on a portion of the Remainder of Woodstock Plantation Tract, of the Woodstock Plantation Property. Section 46, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: • Approval of the sidewalk waiver is recommended in favor of the alternative pedestrian way through the common area • Staff certifies that the proposed request is consistent with approved concept plan and meets the minimum requirements of the Unified Development Code for Planning Commission consideration
CUP-7-17/WT-3-17 T-Mobile Wireless Tower (6650 Cedar Grove Drive) A proposed wireless tower located on the east side of Cedar Grove Drive, between Sumrall Drive and Glen Oaks Drive, on a portion of a Lot called GLEN OAKS HIGH SCHOOL. (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: • Staff recommends approval of the height and setback waivers due to an executed agreement for location on East Baton Rouge Parish School System property • Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a Conditional Use Permit and Wireless Tower Site Plan, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements, provided waivers are approved
AEW-1-17 Downtown Courtyard Marriott Sign Package To waive current standards of UDOD-7, Arts and Enterainment District regarding roof signage on property located on the southwest quadrant of the intersection of 3rd Street and Florida Street, on Lot 3-A-2-A of the Hickey, Duncan, and Mather Town Subdivision. (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended based on the recommendation of the Downtown Design Committee on September 28, 2017 and pending ordinance revisions that would permit the signage by right
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