PARISH OF ASCENSION OFFICE OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT 1. Meeting Called to Order by Chairman 2. Roll Call of Members 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Introduction of Staff 5. Minutes (A) Zoning Meeting April 9, 2014 Courthouse Annex - 828 Irma Blvd Council Meeting Room 2nd Floor (Following the Planning Commission Meeting) AGENDA Acceptance of the Minutes of the January 8, 2014 Zoning Commission Meeting 6. Chairman's Comments 7. Public Hearing to Amend the Ascension Parish Development Code for Recommendation for the Approval or Denial to the Ascension Parish Council (A) 8. Staff Report 9. Adjourn Zoning Review ID 2293.14 Tract A-1-A Containing 4.57 Acres for Luther and Martha Wells Located on the west side of Highway 929 approximately 1600' south of LA Hwy 42 to amend the Ascension Parish Zoning Map from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Mixed Use (MU)
Description: Acceptance of the Minutes of the January 8, 2014 Zoning Commission Meeting ATTACHMENTS: Name: January_Minutes_2014.pdf Description: Acceptance of the Minutes of the January 8, 2014 Zoning Commission Meeting
The minutes are taken from the meeting to represent items addressed and actions taken by this board. All meetings are recorded with video and audio for our records. In the event these minutes are ever in question or controversy, the audio / video archive shall be used to determine the actual item or action taken by individuals present at this meeting. PARISH OF ASCENSION OFFICE OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ZONING DEPARTMENT MINUTES January 8, 2014 Zoning Commission 1. Meeting called to order. Meeting called to order by the Chairman. 2. Roll call of members: The following members were present for Roll Call: Present: Paul Nizzo, Gasper Chifici, Donald Songy, Morrie Bishop, Joshua Ory, Robert Burgess and Jackie Callender 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Introduction of Staff 5. Acceptance of the minutes of the December 11, 2013 Zoning Meeting Commission Action: A motion was made by Paul Nizzo, second by Jackie Callender, to approve the minutes of the December 11, 2013 Zoning Meeting. A Yea and Nay vote was called and resulted as follows: Yeas: Paul Nizzo, Gasper Chifici, Morrie Bishop, Robert Burgess and Jackie Callender and Joshua Ory Nays: None. Absent: None. 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. 6. Chairman s Comments 7. Staff Comments 8. Adjourn Commission Action: A motion was made to adjourn the December 11, 2013 Zoning Commission Meeting. A Yea and Nay vote was called and resulted as follows: Yeas: Paul Nizzo, Gasper Chifici, Morrie Bishop and Joshua Ory Nays: None Absent: Robert Burgess and Jackie Callender The Chairman did not vote. 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. Donald Songy, Chairman
Description: Zoning Review ID 2293.14 Tract A-1-A Containing 4.57 Acres for Luther and Martha Wells Located on the west side of Highway 929 approximately 1600' south of LA Hwy 42 to amend the Ascension Parish Zoning Map from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Mixed Use (MU) ATTACHMENTS: Name: 2393.14_Luther_and_Martha_Wells_Zoning_Application_Write_Up.pdf 2393.14_Luther_and_Martha_Wells_Zoning_Application.pdf 2393.14_Luther_and_Martha_Wells_Zoning_Application_ (Other_Supporting_Docs,_Dev_Plan_Parisienne_Villas Lafaye_Centre).pdf Description: Zoning Review ID 2293.14 Tract A-1-A Containing 4.57 Acres for Luther and Martha Wells (Write Up) Zoning Review ID 2293.14 Tract A-1-A Containing 4.57 Acres for Luther and Martha Wells (Application) Zoning Review ID 2293.14 Tract A-1-A Containing 4.57 Acres for Luther and Martha Wells (Other Supporting Docs, Dev Plan Parisienne Villas & Lafaye Centre)
PARISH OF ASCENSION OFFICE OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ZONING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Zoning Commission Members FROM: Lance Brock SUBJECT: Review ID 2293.14 LOCATION: Located on the west side of Highway 929 approximately 1600' south of LA Hwy 42 (Tract A- 1-A Containing 4.57 Acres) PRESENT ZONING: Medium Intensity Residential (RM) REQUESTED ZONING: Mixed Use (MU) OWNER: Luther and Martha Wells STAFF COMMENTS: 1. Applicant is asking: To amend the Ascension Parish Zoning Map from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Mixed Use (MU) 2. Existing Land Use is: Single Family (Prairieville Fire Department) 3. Surrounding Land Use: Fire Department Building, Single Family, Single Family (SPUD), Common Area 4. Existing Zoning is: Medium Intensity Residential (RM) 5. Size of Subject Property: 4.57 Acres 6. Ascension Parish Land Use Plan Statement: Mixed Use (MU) This district is characterized by the most intensive residential and commercial development. These districts are located in areas where the road system is most capable of supporting growth with a minimum risk to the public safety. High density residential development should include apartment buildings and townhouses. Commercial development should be concentrated or clustered at strategic sites in relation to population centers, other commercial sites, and adequate roads. Medium Intensity Residential (RM) This district is designated for residential development, including multifamily dwellings and subsections. This district exists largely outside the 100 year flood plain and in the northern part of the parish where planned water and sewer systems can support more intensive development. Commercial development in this district should be limited and located at highway intersections. 7. Rezoning Criteria: The applicant is requesting to rezone from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Mixed Use (MU). The property currently has a home located on the property. The applicant is proposing a boat and RV storage facility. The intersection of LA Highway 42 and Highway 929 is currently located in Crossroad Commercial (CC) and a Small Planned Unit Development (SPUD). The SPUD is approved (final) for commercial use at the intersection is approximately 1475' south of the requested property. The existing Crossroad Commercial (CC) district and SPUD along Hwy 929 is approximately 850' south from the requested property. 8. Staff Recommendation: To deny the Mixed Use (MU) as requested. It is not recommended to rezone property away from intersections without the Zoning District being continuous. Staff also believes the permitted uses that could be allowed in Mixed Use Corridor (MU) district would not be compatible with the exiting and surrounding properties.