DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA

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1 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA SUBDIVISION REPORT DOCKET NO: SUMMARY NO: COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3: Mark D. Spears, Jr. COUNCIL AT LARGE: A - Chris Roberts B - Elton M. Lagasse ADVERTISING DATES: 5/20/15 5/27/15 6/03/15 PAB PUBLIC HEARING: 6/11/15 COUNCIL HEARING: LAST MEETING DATE FOR COUNCIL ACTION: 10/7/15 SUBDIVISION: LOCATION: REASON FOR REQUEST: OWNER: Churchill Farms Subdivision The property is located on Nicolle Boulevard and Churchill Parkway bounded generally by Bayou Segnette State Park and Lake Cataouatche Levee within the Churchill Technology and Business Park (Figures 1). The proposed subdivision will enable the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) to donate or sell a portion of its property (proposed Lot 26-A1-C2) to Delgado Community College. JEDCO owns the property with Jerry Bologna as the authorized agent and represented by Scott Rojas. ZONING: Unrestricted District (U-1) (Figure 2) FUTURE LAND USE: Technology / Business Park (TBP) DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED LOTS: See survey (Figure 3) FINDINGS: 1. Existing Lot 26-A1-C1 contains a lot area of approximately 70.7 acres and has primary frontage of approximately 409 feet on Nicolle Boulevard. A significant portion of the property also fronts on Churchill Parkway. The site is currently undeveloped, but is a part of the larger Churchill Technology and Business Park. 2. The Churchill Technology and Business Park currently houses the JEDCO offices, the Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy, the JEDCO Conference Center, and the JEDCO Business Innovation Center. 3. The proposal is to subdivide the existing undeveloped lot into two lots to be designated as Lots 26-A1-C2 and 26-A1-C3 with respective lot areas of 10.5 acres and acres (Figure 3). 4. Lot 26-A1-C2 is the location of the 10.5-acre, 85,000-square foot Delgado Community College River City Campus and Advance Manufacturing Center of Excellence which is scheduled to open in about eighteen (18) months. JEDCO will retain ownership of Proposed Lot 26-A1-C3. Printed: 6/5/2015 Planner: EAO /jlc

2 Docket No.: Summary No The Delgado River City Campus is a part of the Louisiana Community and Technical College system; and community and technical colleges serve to provide, among other opportunities, workforce development which benefits Jefferson Parish. 6. The proposed lots are located within the U-1 zoning district, which has no minimum lot dimensions for the proposed non-residential development. As a result, Sec (b)(1) General Development Standards is applicable, requiring 50 feet of lot width and 5,000 square feet of lot area. Proposed 26-A1-C2 and 26-A1-C3 meet and exceed the standards. 7. Proposed Lot 26-A1-C2, will front solely on Churchill Parkway; and Lot 26-A1-C3 will front on Churchill Parkway and Nicolle Boulevard. Churchill Parkway and Nicolle Boulevard are improved rights-of-way with the Adequate Public Facilities as required in Article 7 (Sec ) of the Unified Development Code (UDC). 8. The UDC has established a set of review criteria for the preliminary plat plan and final plat plan [Sec (b)(3)&(d)(3)], which has been applied to the proposed subdivision (see Table 1). Additional criteria for Block and Lot Standards as per Sec have also been applied (see Table 2). The proposed subdivision meets the applicable review criteria except that the required traffic impact analysis may yield needed off-site transportation improvements. 9. JEDCO has a TIA underway which will identify any needed off-site transportation facilities to mitigate traffic, and JEDCO, Delgado, and Jefferson Parish Public Works will work together to finance and construct any needed off-site transportation facilities as a result of the TIA. 10. The proposed plan has been reviewed by the administrative departments via the LURTC review process without objections but with stipulations from the Department of Public Works, requiring the TIA (see below for the complete department comments). DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS: Public Works is OPPOSED to this Case for the following reasons: The Department of Public Works (on 5/4/15) requires the dedication of a 20 foot water servitude, for the existing 8 inch PVC water line (as per Record Drawings by Meyer Engineering dated and revised ), along the western property line of Lot 26-A1-C3 and crossing east to the dead-end of the Churchill Parkway R.O.W.; the resub description to indicate this dedication; and the Planning Department to place the general stamp on the plan. Any adverse impacts to existing sewer facilities will be at owner`s expense; a determination will be made during the building permit stage with the submittal of the peak sewerage flows. On site detention of storm water, as per Ordinance 19914, will be strictly adhered to at the permit/construction phase. The Traffic Engineering Division finds that the sight triangles are not an issue at the present time. Because the expected trips exceed 750 per day, a Traffic Impact Analysis is required. NOTE: Public Works will revise these comments upon review of the revised survey, which shows the 20 foot water servitude. ICE BUILDING: Building is NOT OPPOSED to this case. ICE SITE PLAN: Site Plan is NOT OPPOSED to this case. ENVIRONMENTAL: Environmental is NOT OPPOSED to this case but has the following stipulations: No Position on this case. 911: 911 is NOT OPPOSED to this case. Printed: 6/5/ Planner: EAO/jlc

3 Docket No.: Summary No PARISH ATTORNEY: Parish Attorney is NOT OPPOSED to this case. W/B FIRE DEPT.: CONSISTENCY WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The proposed subdivision is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan because it supports Policy of Sec , which is to Assist the efforts of JEDCO and other interests to create a Jefferson Business and Technology park and the proposed Delgado campus supports Goal 8 of Sec , Ensure that adequate community services and facilities are provided to serve the needs of all residents of the Parish. CONCLUSIONS: Construction of the Delgado Community College River City Campus and Advance Manufacturing Center of Excellence will take over a year, and the college itself will need additional time to reach its full 3,000-student capacity. At this time, no on-site public improvements are required, and JEDCO, Delgado, and Jefferson Parish Public Works will work to identify and construct any needed off-site transportation facilities needed as student enrollment reaches capacity. PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Department recommends Approval of the proposed subdivision. PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD: Printed: 6/5/ Planner: EAO/jlc

4 Docket No.: Summary No Table 1 PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAT REVIEW CRITERIA [Sections (b)(3)&(d)(3)] COMPLIANCE CRITERIA YES NO COMMENTS Consistent with Comprehensive Plan Supports Policy and Goal 8 Consistent with existing or proposed zoning of property Availability of adequate facilities and services Suitability of site for proposed development Compatibility of development with existing and planned land use pattern Compatibility of development with neighborhood norm Development is within reasonable distance to public facilities and access Consistent with adopted design for lots and blocks Adequate rights-of-way and servitudes provided, and consistent with adopted plans Adequate traffic impact mitigation in accordance with Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA), if required Consistent with applicable Concept Plan Consistent with approved Preliminary Plat LURTC process complete N/A N/A N/A N/A There is no adopted design for lots and blocks because of the type of developments requiring different lot sizes. Property is located on an improved, existing street right-of-way with approved servitudes during prior subdivision. Public Works requires TIA. Applicant is preparing one to comply. No phasing is involved No public improvement required; this is Preliminary and Final Plat application as per Sec (d)(2)(e) Public Works stipulates the requirement for TIA. Applicant is preparing the required TIA. Printed: 6/5/ Planner: EAO/jlc

5 Docket No.: Summary No Table 2 BLOCK AND LOT STANDARDS [Section ] COMPLIANCE STANDARDS YES NO COMMENTS Adequate Building Each lot exceeds 10 acres sites Remnants Does not create a remnant Block Depth N/A N/A Block Length N/A N/A Lot Area Exceeds minimum requirements Lot Arrangement N/A Lot arrangement is unique to meet proposed site development Lot Frontage All lots front on public streets Lot Lines No rear lot lines abut side of adjacent lot Depth to width ratio N/A Printed: 6/5/ Planner: EAO/jlc

6 CHURCHILL FARMS RESUBDIVISION OF Lot 26-A1-C1 INTO LOTS 26-A1-C2 AND 26-A1-C3 SUMMARY NO DOCKET NO. Aerial of Vicinity Petitioned Property TPC LAPALCO BLVD. CHURCHILL PKWY. NICOLLE BLVD. TORQUE RD. COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 Figure 1 6/11/15

7 CHURCHILL FARMS SUBDIVISION OF Lot 26-A1-C1 INTO Lots 26-A1-C2 AND 26-A1-C3 SUMMARY NO DOCKET NO. COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 T P C CHURCHILL PKWY. LAPALCO BLVD. ZONING R-1A R-3 C-2 U-1 TORQUE RD. NICOLLE BLVD. Petitioned Property 6/11/15 Figure 2

8 CHURCHILL FARMS SUBDIVISION OF Lot 26-A1-C1 INTO Lots 26-A1-C2 AND 26-A1-C3 SUMMARY NO Drainage Servitude DOCKET NO. COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 POND 53 Drainage Servitude Survey 26-A1-C ACRES Petitioned Property 53 Drainage Servitude 20 Water Servitude 26-A1-C ACRES 26-A1-C ACRES Figure 3 6/11/15 INNER CATAOUATCHE CANAL (side)