ROLL CALL
1. February 17, 2020
Rules for Conducting Public Hearings
Planning commission meeting on Monday, April 20, 2020, will be held via video conference and available for viewing on www.brla.gov, on Metro 21 (Cox Channel 21), and on the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge Facebook page (via Facebook Live). Public comments on any of the items may be submitted via email to planning@brla.gov, submitted via the online form at https://www.brla.gov/FormCenter/Planning-Commission-26/Planning-Commission-Public-Comment-Form-160, called in to 225-389-3144, or sent by mail to 1100 Laurel Street, Suite 104, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Comments must be received prior to 4:00 pm on the meeting day to be read into public record.
Items with no outstanding issues that do not require Plan Amendments or Text Amendments. 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 2, 3 CONSENT - ITEMS FOR DEFERRAL 6, 7, 20, 31 CONSENT - ITEMS FOR APPROVAL 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 33, 34, 35
4. PA-5-20 2070 South Acadian Thruway To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Institutional to Office on property located on the west side of South Acadian Thruway and north of Interstate 10, on Lots 5-A, 5-B, 5-C and 5-D of Hundred Oaks Park. Section 96, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7 - Cole) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon examination of the area at a further level of detail Related to Case 8-20 5. Case 8-20 2070 South Acadian Thruway To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to General Office Low Rise (GOL) on property located on the west side of S Acadian Thruway, north of the Interstate 10, on Lots 5-A, 5-B, 5-C and 5-D, Hundred Oaks Park 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, if the companion Plan Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Related to PA-5-20
8. PA-7-20 225 and 235 Staring Lane To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Office on property located on the west side of Staring Lane, south of Menlo Drive, on Lots 67 and 68, Laurel Lee Subdivision. Section 66, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Racca) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon examination of the area at a greater level of detail Related to Case 21-20 9. Case 21-20 225 and 235 Staring Lane To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to General Office Low Rise (GOL) on property located on the west side of Staring Lane, south of Menlo Drive, on Lots 67 and 68, Laurel Lee Subdivision. Section 66, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Racca) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, if the companion Plan Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Related to PA-7-20
10. PA-8-20 LA 30 @ Bluebonnet Boulevard To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Mixed Use on property located south of Bluebonnet Boulevard, east of Nicholson Drive, on Lot UND of the Gianelloni L.L Tract, Tract B, and a portion of Tract A of the Burtville Plantation Property. Sections 45, and 52, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon examination of the area at a greater level of detail Related to PUD-1-20 11. PUD-1-20 Harveston District Concept Plan To rezone from Rural to Planned Unit Development (PUD) on property located south of Bluebonnet Boulevard, east of Nicholson Drive, on Lot UND of the Gianelloni L.L Tract, Tract B, and a portion of Tract A of the Burtville Plantation Property. Sections 45, and 52, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request will meet the minimum criteria for a Planned Unit Development, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, if companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Related to PA-8-20
12. TA-1-20 Chapter 4, Site Plans and Plats Proposed amendment that relocates and updates language relative to utility requirements in subdivisions currently in Chapter 14, Utilities, to Chapter 4, Site Plans and Plats. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to create a more user friendly UDC 13. TA-2-20 Chapter 14, Utilities Proposed amendment that reorganizes and updates the provisions of Chapter 14, deleting language being moved to Chapter 3, Processes, 4, Site Plans and Plats, and 19, Definitions. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to create a more user friendly UDC 14. TA-3-20 Chapter 19, Definitions Proposed amendment that relocates definitions currently in Chapter 14, Utilities, to Chapter 19, Definitions. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to create a more user friendly UDC
HL-1-20 963 Terrace Avenue Proposed designation of Local Historic Landmark on property located on the north side of Terrace Avenue, to the east side of Thomas H. Delphit Drive, on Lot 9, Block 35 of the Suburb Swart Subdivision. (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies the request meets the criteria for designation as a Local Historic Landmark
S-15-19 Arbordale (formerly Highland Bayou) Proposed major low density single family residential subdivision located south of Highland Road and west of Bluebonnet Boulevard, on Lots 2, 3, and 4 of the Highland Estates Subdivision (Council District 12 - Racca) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC for Planning Commission consideration
Creation of a working group to discuss the process for selecting a permanent Planning Director. This item may be discussed in executive session.
DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS ADJOURN
Apr 20, 2020 Planning Commission
ROLL CALL
1. February 17, 2020
Rules for Conducting Public Hearings
Planning commission meeting on Monday, April 20, 2020, will be held via video conference and available for viewing on www.brla.gov, on Metro 21 (Cox Channel 21), and on the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge Facebook page (via Facebook Live). Public comments on any of the items may be submitted via email to planning@brla.gov, submitted via the online form at https://www.brla.gov/FormCenter/Planning-Commission-26/Planning-Commission-Public-Comment-Form-160, called in to 225-389-3144, or sent by mail to 1100 Laurel Street, Suite 104, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Comments must be received prior to 4:00 pm on the meeting day to be read into public record.
Items with no outstanding issues that do not require Plan Amendments or Text Amendments. 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 2, 3 CONSENT - ITEMS FOR DEFERRAL 6, 7, 20, 31 CONSENT - ITEMS FOR APPROVAL 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 33, 34, 35
4. PA-5-20 2070 South Acadian Thruway To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Institutional to Office on property located on the west side of South Acadian Thruway and north of Interstate 10, on Lots 5-A, 5-B, 5-C and 5-D of Hundred Oaks Park. Section 96, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7 - Cole) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon examination of the area at a further level of detail Related to Case 8-20 5. Case 8-20 2070 South Acadian Thruway To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to General Office Low Rise (GOL) on property located on the west side of S Acadian Thruway, north of the Interstate 10, on Lots 5-A, 5-B, 5-C and 5-D, Hundred Oaks Park 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, if the companion Plan Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Related to PA-5-20
8. PA-7-20 225 and 235 Staring Lane To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Office on property located on the west side of Staring Lane, south of Menlo Drive, on Lots 67 and 68, Laurel Lee Subdivision. Section 66, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Racca) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon examination of the area at a greater level of detail Related to Case 21-20 9. Case 21-20 225 and 235 Staring Lane To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to General Office Low Rise (GOL) on property located on the west side of Staring Lane, south of Menlo Drive, on Lots 67 and 68, Laurel Lee Subdivision. Section 66, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Racca) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, if the companion Plan Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Related to PA-7-20
10. PA-8-20 LA 30 @ Bluebonnet Boulevard To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Mixed Use on property located south of Bluebonnet Boulevard, east of Nicholson Drive, on Lot UND of the Gianelloni L.L Tract, Tract B, and a portion of Tract A of the Burtville Plantation Property. Sections 45, and 52, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon examination of the area at a greater level of detail Related to PUD-1-20 11. PUD-1-20 Harveston District Concept Plan To rezone from Rural to Planned Unit Development (PUD) on property located south of Bluebonnet Boulevard, east of Nicholson Drive, on Lot UND of the Gianelloni L.L Tract, Tract B, and a portion of Tract A of the Burtville Plantation Property. Sections 45, and 52, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request will meet the minimum criteria for a Planned Unit Development, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, if companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Related to PA-8-20
12. TA-1-20 Chapter 4, Site Plans and Plats Proposed amendment that relocates and updates language relative to utility requirements in subdivisions currently in Chapter 14, Utilities, to Chapter 4, Site Plans and Plats. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to create a more user friendly UDC 13. TA-2-20 Chapter 14, Utilities Proposed amendment that reorganizes and updates the provisions of Chapter 14, deleting language being moved to Chapter 3, Processes, 4, Site Plans and Plats, and 19, Definitions. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to create a more user friendly UDC 14. TA-3-20 Chapter 19, Definitions Proposed amendment that relocates definitions currently in Chapter 14, Utilities, to Chapter 19, Definitions. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan and the need to create a more user friendly UDC
HL-1-20 963 Terrace Avenue Proposed designation of Local Historic Landmark on property located on the north side of Terrace Avenue, to the east side of Thomas H. Delphit Drive, on Lot 9, Block 35 of the Suburb Swart Subdivision. (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies the request meets the criteria for designation as a Local Historic Landmark
S-15-19 Arbordale (formerly Highland Bayou) Proposed major low density single family residential subdivision located south of Highland Road and west of Bluebonnet Boulevard, on Lots 2, 3, and 4 of the Highland Estates Subdivision (Council District 12 - Racca) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC for Planning Commission consideration
Creation of a working group to discuss the process for selecting a permanent Planning Director. This item may be discussed in executive session.
DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS ADJOURN