ROLL CALL
1. November 18, 2019
INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF
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 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 - ITEMS FOR WITHDRAWAL CONSENT - ITEMS FOR DEFERRAL 6, 7, 17, 19, 20 CONSENT - ITEMS FOR APPROVAL 13, 14, 15, 16, 23, 24
THESE ITEMS WILL REQUIRE APPROVAL BY COUNCIL 2. PA-14-19 11150 and 11232 Big Bend Avenue To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Mixed Use to Residential Neighborhood on property located on the south side of Big Bend Avenue and west of North Sherwood Forest Drive on Lots A-3-A-1 and A-2-A-1 of A.E. Rousse Estate. Section 36, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based on examination of the area at a greater level of detail than was done at the time the plan was adopted Related to Case 74-19 3. Case 74-19 11150 and 11232 Big Bend Avenue To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) to Single Family Residential (A1) on the property located on the south side of Big Bend Avenue and west of North Sherwood Forest Drive on Lots A-3-A-1 and A-2-A-1 of A.E. Rousse Estate. Section 36, 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, if the companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Related to PA-14-19
4. PA-15-19 9533 Kindletree Drive To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Commercial on property located on the south side of Kindletree Drive and east of Jefferson Highway, on Lot 104 of Round Oak Subdivision, 2nd Filing, Part 1. Section 38, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon review of the area in a greater level of detail Related to Case 76-19 5. Case 76-19 9533 Kindletree Drive To rezone from Rural to Light Commercial (LC1) on the property located on the south side of Kindletree Drive and east of Jefferson Highway, on Lot 104 of Round Oak Subdivision, 2nd Filing, Part 1. Section 38, 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 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirement Related to PA-15-19
8. PA-17-19 6555 Ward Street To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Urban Neighborhood to Neighborhood Center on property located on the east side of Ward Street and north of Brightside Drive, on Lot 23-B of Arlington Plantation. Section 65, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon a change in conditions Related to Case 84-19 9. Case 84-19 6555 Ward Street To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Light Commercial (LC2) on the property located on the east side of Ward Street and north of Brightside Drive, on Lot 23-B of Arlington Plantation. Section 65, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) 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 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Related to PA-17-19
10. PA-19-19 16313 Jefferson Highway To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Commercial on property located north of Jefferson Highway and east of Antioch Road, on Tract C of the original Foreman Tract. Section 38, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon review of the area in a greater level of detail Related to Case 82-19 11. Case 82-19 16313 Jefferson Highway To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC1) with a portion to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C-AB-1) on property located north of Jefferson Highway and east of Antioch Road, on Tract C of the original Foreman Tract. Section 38, 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 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Related to PA-19-19
Case 70-19 12300-12400 Scotland-Zachary Highway To rezone from General Residential (A4) and Heavy Commercial (C2) to Light Commercial (LC3) on the property located at the east side of Scotland-Zachary Highway, to the south of Thomas Road, on Lot A of Maryland Farms Subdivision. Section 54, T6S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 2 - Banks) 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 73-19 14565 Baringers Court To rezone from Rural to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on the property located on the north side of Baringers Court and east of Baringer Forman Road, on Lot D-1-E of the J.L. Mallet Tract. Section 51, 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; being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements
Case 80-19 9200-9700 UND Bluebonnet Boulevard To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located on the east side of Bluebonnet Boulevard and north of Highland Road, on Tract B of the E.L. Chaney Tract. Section 70, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) 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
CONSENT FOR APPROVAL SPUD-2-19 Valencia Park A proposed multi-family residential development located south of Spanish Town Road, east of North 14th Street, and west of North 15th Street, on Tract A of Suburb Gracie, Square 10. Section 71, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with the surrounding neighborhood, and meets the minimum requirements of the Unified Development Code for Planning Commission consideration
THESE ITEMS REQUIRE ONLY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL AND WILL NOT GO ON TO COUNCIL FOR ACTION SS-14-19 Fuller Robinson Property Proposed small subdivision located south of Port Hudson-Plains Road and east of Samuels Road, on Tract X of the Fuller Robinson Property (Council District 1 - Welch) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff cannot certify that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC due to unresolved issues with the Department of Development
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ROLL CALL
1. November 18, 2019
INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF
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 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 - ITEMS FOR WITHDRAWAL CONSENT - ITEMS FOR DEFERRAL 6, 7, 17, 19, 20 CONSENT - ITEMS FOR APPROVAL 13, 14, 15, 16, 23, 24
THESE ITEMS WILL REQUIRE APPROVAL BY COUNCIL 2. PA-14-19 11150 and 11232 Big Bend Avenue To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Mixed Use to Residential Neighborhood on property located on the south side of Big Bend Avenue and west of North Sherwood Forest Drive on Lots A-3-A-1 and A-2-A-1 of A.E. Rousse Estate. Section 36, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based on examination of the area at a greater level of detail than was done at the time the plan was adopted Related to Case 74-19 3. Case 74-19 11150 and 11232 Big Bend Avenue To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) to Single Family Residential (A1) on the property located on the south side of Big Bend Avenue and west of North Sherwood Forest Drive on Lots A-3-A-1 and A-2-A-1 of A.E. Rousse Estate. Section 36, 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, if the companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Related to PA-14-19
4. PA-15-19 9533 Kindletree Drive To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Commercial on property located on the south side of Kindletree Drive and east of Jefferson Highway, on Lot 104 of Round Oak Subdivision, 2nd Filing, Part 1. Section 38, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon review of the area in a greater level of detail Related to Case 76-19 5. Case 76-19 9533 Kindletree Drive To rezone from Rural to Light Commercial (LC1) on the property located on the south side of Kindletree Drive and east of Jefferson Highway, on Lot 104 of Round Oak Subdivision, 2nd Filing, Part 1. Section 38, 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 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirement Related to PA-15-19
8. PA-17-19 6555 Ward Street To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Urban Neighborhood to Neighborhood Center on property located on the east side of Ward Street and north of Brightside Drive, on Lot 23-B of Arlington Plantation. Section 65, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon a change in conditions Related to Case 84-19 9. Case 84-19 6555 Ward Street To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Light Commercial (LC2) on the property located on the east side of Ward Street and north of Brightside Drive, on Lot 23-B of Arlington Plantation. Section 65, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) 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 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Related to PA-17-19
10. PA-19-19 16313 Jefferson Highway To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Commercial on property located north of Jefferson Highway and east of Antioch Road, on Tract C of the original Foreman Tract. Section 38, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon review of the area in a greater level of detail Related to Case 82-19 11. Case 82-19 16313 Jefferson Highway To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC1) with a portion to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C-AB-1) on property located north of Jefferson Highway and east of Antioch Road, on Tract C of the original Foreman Tract. Section 38, 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 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Related to PA-19-19
Case 70-19 12300-12400 Scotland-Zachary Highway To rezone from General Residential (A4) and Heavy Commercial (C2) to Light Commercial (LC3) on the property located at the east side of Scotland-Zachary Highway, to the south of Thomas Road, on Lot A of Maryland Farms Subdivision. Section 54, T6S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 2 - Banks) 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 73-19 14565 Baringers Court To rezone from Rural to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on the property located on the north side of Baringers Court and east of Baringer Forman Road, on Lot D-1-E of the J.L. Mallet Tract. Section 51, 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; being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements
Case 80-19 9200-9700 UND Bluebonnet Boulevard To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located on the east side of Bluebonnet Boulevard and north of Highland Road, on Tract B of the E.L. Chaney Tract. Section 70, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) 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
CONSENT FOR APPROVAL SPUD-2-19 Valencia Park A proposed multi-family residential development located south of Spanish Town Road, east of North 14th Street, and west of North 15th Street, on Tract A of Suburb Gracie, Square 10. Section 71, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with the surrounding neighborhood, and meets the minimum requirements of the Unified Development Code for Planning Commission consideration
THESE ITEMS REQUIRE ONLY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL AND WILL NOT GO ON TO COUNCIL FOR ACTION SS-14-19 Fuller Robinson Property Proposed small subdivision located south of Port Hudson-Plains Road and east of Samuels Road, on Tract X of the Fuller Robinson Property (Council District 1 - Welch) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff cannot certify that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC due to unresolved issues with the Department of Development
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