PARISH OF ASCENSION OFFICE OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ZONING DEPARTMENT

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1 PARISH OF ASCENSION OFFICE OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ZONING DEPARTMENT Zoning Meeting August 10, 2011 Courthouse Annex S. Irma Blvd. Council Meeting Room 2nd Floor (Following the Planning Commission Meeting) 6:00 pm PROPOSED AGENDA 1. Meeting Called to Order by Chairman 2. Roll Call of Members 3. Acceptance of the August 10, 2011 Proposed Agenda 4. Acceptance of the minutes of the July 13, 2011 Zoning Meeting 5. Public Comment Period 6. Public Hearing to Repeal Section Small Planned Unit Development (SPUD), Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) Overlay Zone of the Ascension Parish Unified Land Development Code. 7. New Business 8. Unfinished Business 9. Zoning Sub-Committee Report 10. Adjourn

2 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 July 13, 2011 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: Michael Marchand, Milton Clouatre, Howard Dalton, Daniel Satterlee, Steve Barrow, Howard Dalton, John Esnard, Robert Nance and Susana Zarazua-Gradine Mr. Lance Brock Zoning Official, Mr. Ricky Compton Director of Planning & Development and Mrs. Lindsay Manda, legal counsel were also present at the meeting. 3. Acceptance of the July 13, 2011 Proposed Agenda Commission Action: A motion was made by Mr. Milton Clouatre seconded by Mr. Robert Nance, to accept the proposed agenda of the July 13, 2011 Zoning Commission Meeting. Yeas: Julio Dumas, Milton Clouatre, Daniel Satterlee, Steve Barrow, Howard Dalton, John Esnard, Robert Nance and Susana Zarazua-Gradine The Chairman did not vote. 8 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. 4. Acceptance of the minutes of the June 8, 2011 Zoning Meeting. Commission Action: A motion was made by Mr. Milton Clouatre, seconded by Mr. Howard Dalton, to accept the minutes of the June 8, 2011 Zoning Commission Meeting. Yeas: Julio Dumas, Milton Clouatre, Daniel Satterlee, Steve Barrow, Howard Dalton, John Esnard, Robert Nance and Susana Zarazua-Gradine The Chairman did not vote. 8 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. 5. Public Comment Period No one spoke during public comment period. 6. Public Hearing to amend the Ascension Parish Zoning Map. For Recommendation for Approval or Denial to the Ascension Parish Council: a) Zoning Review ID Tract A1-A for Rein Rod, Inc. Located on the north end of Perkins oaks Road approximately 2500 north of LA Hwy 427 (Perkins Road) to amend the Ascension Parish Zoning Map from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Mixed Use (MU). Mr. Randy Donier, owner of Rein Rod, Inc, presented the rezoning request to change the property located on the north end of Perkins oaks Road approximately 2500 north of LA Hwy 427 (Perkins Road) from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Mixed Use (MU). Mr. Brian Aguillard, with B & A Engineering Services, stated presently there is a four and a half acre sewer treatment lagoon that isn t working properly. They plan to remove the unsanitary lagoon and replace it with a 95,000 gallon a day package plant that can service homes in the adjacent subdivisions.

3 July 13, 2011 Zoning Commission 2 Ms. Lisa Lusco, Lot 31 Belle Grove Subdivision, was concerned about access to the facility. She was concerned that access would be given through Perkins Oak and Plantation Court subdivisions. She stated that the tennis courts will decrease property values. Ms. Sanderson, resident of Perkins Oaks, wanted to know if a marketing survey has been done to access the need of more tennis courts in Ascension Parish. Mr. Robert McCarley, Belle Grove Subdivision, was concerned about the removal of the current sewer treatment pond and access to the property through the residential subdivisions. Mrs. Cheryl White, Lot 14 Belle Grove, stated that she was against anything being done on the property. She was concerned about her privacy. Mr. James Ballinger was concerned about the drainage in the area. He also gave an option of temporary zoning. He opposed the rezoning of the property. Ms. Cayce Micheals, Perkins Oaks Subdivision, was concerned about access on her road, speeding on her road, flooding and the sewer issues. Mr. Casey Cubbedge, Spanish Oaks Subdivision, stated that he has known the applicants for over 18 years. He stated that they are family oriented and uplifting to the community. He stated that he was for the request. Mr. Kerry Abney, Lot 20 Manchac Lane, stated that he was told by the applicants that there will not be a main entrance from Manchac Lane in the property. Mr. Scott Sayer, Perkins Oaks, was concerned about the usage of a small road to the adjacent to his property. Mr. Mark Allen, adjacent property owner, stated that he wasn t for or against the request. His concern was emergency access to the 3 gates on the property, the buffer and the non- operative sewer treatment plant. Mr. Greg Mascaralla, Perkins Oaks, stated that he was concerned about the access from Perkins Oaks and the traffic and speeding issues in that area. Ms. Kathryn Goppelt referenced Table A and listed what else could be placed on the property if a tennis facility isn t placed on the property if the zoning is changed. Commission Action: A motion was made by Mr. Daniel Satterlee, seconded by Mr. Milton Clouatre, to recommend denial to the Parish Council to amend the Zoning Map at the property located on the north end of Perkins oaks Road approximately 2500 north of LA Hwy 427 (Perkins Road) from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Mixed Use (MU) due to the fact that he believe this is a form of spot zoning even of it doesn t qualify for the official definition that it will be on all sides. This is producing for the residence involved a sort of (inaudible) movement. He believes that it is death by a thousand paper cuts because we continue to do it even on his street, such as real estate and dentist offices, law offices, snowball stands, marble fabrication units. He also has people screaming in his subdivision that they can t sleep at night because of the noise of the marble fabrication units, etc. He stated that they have (Zoning) laws and ordinances for a reason. Yeas: Milton Clouatre, Susana Zarazua-Gradine, Daniel Satterlee, Howard Dalton and Michael Marchand Nays: Steve Barrow, Julio Dumas, Robert Nance and John Esnard 5 Yeas, 4 Nays, 0 Absent, and the motion carried 7. New Business There are no items of New Business. 8. Unfinished Business There are no items of Unfinished Business. 9. Zoning Sub-Committee Report

4 July 13, 2011 Zoning Commission 3 Mr. Robert Nance resigned as chairman of the Zoning Subcommittee. Mr. Marchand appointed Mr. Daniel Satterlee as the Chairman of the Zoning Subcommittee. a) PUD Overlay The public was allowed to comment. Ms. Charla Johnson, Ms. Kathryn Goppelt, Mr. Tim Theriot and Mr. Greg Duplessis stated that they were against PUDs and would like to see the PUD Overlay removed. Commission Action: A motion was made by Mr. Milton Clouatre, seconded by Mr. Robert Nance, to hold a public hearing to remove the PUD overlay at the next Zoning Commission Meeting Yeas: Julio Dumas, Milton Clouatre, Daniel Satterlee, Steve Barrow, Howard Dalton, John Esnard, Robert Nance and Susana Zarazua-Gradine The Chairman did not vote. 8 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. 10. Adjourn Commission Action: A motion was made by Mr. Milton Clouatre seconded by Mr. Daniel Satterlee, to adjourn the July13, 2011 Zoning Commission Meeting. Yeas: Julio Dumas, Milton Clouatre, Daniel Satterlee, Steve Barrow, Howard Dalton, John Esnard, Robert Nance and Susana Zarazua-Gradine The Chairman did not vote. 8 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. Michae l Marchand

5 SPUD / PUD / TND overlay zone A. Planned Unit Development/Small Planned Unit Development/Traditional Neighborhood Development Overly Zone 1. This overlay was created in effort to begin implementation of Smart Growth concepts as identified in Louisiana Speaks planning principles. B. Purpose 1. The purpose of the PUD/SPUD/TND Overlay Zone is to anticipate high areas of growth and encourage smart growth standards within these areas. 2. For consideration, the smart growth standards imply developments shall be: a. Using land resources more efficiently though compact building forms, infill development, and moderation in street and parking standards in order to lessen land consumption and preserve natural resources and promote multi-modal transportation; b. Supporting the location of stores, offices, residences, schools, recreation spaces, and other designated areas to provide alternate opportunities for more efficient, appealing, and safer movement and interaction; c. Providing a variety of housing choices to create a diverse community; d. Supporting walking, cycling, and transit as an alternative to driving; providing alternative routes that disperse, rather than concentrate traffic congestion; and lowering traffic speeds through neighborhoods; e. Connecting infrastructure and development decisions to minimize future costs by creating neighborhoods where more people use existing services and facilities; f. Preserve and enhance natural areas as to maintain their current state while utilizing them as recreational areas; g. Improving the development review process so that developers are encouraged to apply these principals; and h. Promote adjacent developments to co-plan needs of the community. C. Applicability 1. The boundary of the SPUD/PUD/TND overlay zone(s) shall be identified on the official zoning map (or official overlay map if created) for the Parish. 2. The following Development activities shall be required to comply with all sections of this ordinance. a. Any new development of a parcel or parcels 3 acres in size or more that fall within the boundaries of this overlay district; or b. Any new development of 3 acres in size or more in which more than 50% of the parcel(s) area(s) falls within the overlay district. 3. In certain situations, development may be approved through standard procedures without complying with this ordinance, but shall comply with all zoning and subdivision regulations pertaining to the designation of the parcel and proposed use of the parcel. The following development

6 activities, if permitted by designated zoning district, are exempt from this ordinance: a. Development of a single dwelling unit on an existing lot of record; b. Duplex developed on a single lot of record; c. Simple divisions or family partitions of 5 or less lots complying with all development code and subdivision regulations; d. Parcels of less than 3 acres in size being developed consistent with the zoning and subdivision regulations; e. Area(s) being developed as agriculture, airport, or an industrial use; f. Parcels with an approved PUD, SPUD, TND, Airport, or Industrial designation already in place; or g. Subdivisions creating lots equal to or greater than 10 acres in size. D. Requirements 1. Property owners wishing to develop within the overlay district shall: a. Obtain a residential, commercial, or mixed use PUD consistent with the current PUD regulations; b. Obtain a residential, commercial, or mixed use SPUD consistent with the current SPUD regulations; or c. Obtain a TND development permit consistent with the current TND regulations. 2. Each development shall: a. Meet the applicable standard in choice of a PUD, SPUD, or TND development the owner wishes to develop; b. Consider the surrounding existing uses and infrastructure when designing and proposing improvements and uses within their development; and c. Provide public cross access agreements where stub outs are deemed necessary by the Parish Review Engineer for traffic circulation. (DC10-01, 2/18/10)

7 PARISH OF ASCENSION OFFICE OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ZONING DEPARTMENT Zoning Sub-Committee Meeting June 15, 2011 Department of Public Works Conference Room 6:00pm Minutes The Zoning Subcommittee of the Parish of Ascension held a Regular Meeting on June 15, 2011 at 6:00p.m. in the Department of Public Works Conference Room Gonzales, Louisiana for the following: 1. Meeting called to Order Meeting was called to order by acting chairman. Mr. Daniel Satterlee. 2. Roll Call The following members were present for Roll Call: Present: Michael Marchand, Robert Nance, Daniel Satterlee, Susana Zarazua-Gradine and Howard Dalton. Mr. Marchand stated that he is only there in Mr. Nance s absence. Since Mr. Nance is present he is not a part or the Zoning Subcommittee. 3. Approval or Denial of Proposed Agenda Committee Action: A motion was made by Mr. Howard Dalton, seconded by Mr. Robert Nance to approve the proposed agenda of the June 15, 2011 Meeting. 4. Approval or Denial of Minutes of April Meeting Committee Action: A motion was made by Mr. Howard Dalton, seconded by Mr. Robert Nance defer approval of the minutes to the next meeting. 5. Public Comment Period Ms. Kathryn Goppelt requested to speak in reference to Item 6. She stated that she spoke with councilmen to notify them of the meeting today. She stated that Councilman Joseph wanted to be involved in the PUD overlay process. She believed that the PUD overlay is an infringement of property owner s rights. Mr. Burt Duplessis stated that he lives in District 2 and has property in District 3. He represented several family and friends that couldn t make it to the meeting. He stated that in Section 3g. Subdivisions creating lots greater than or equal to 10 acres in size. He believed that if you have a

8 hundred acres lot you could only do a subdivision. He stated that this overlay is grievous to landowners and developers. Ms. Theresa Robert stated the PUD overlay takes away their property and land rights. Ms. Patty Boudreaux stated that she attend a meeting with a family. She stated that she was informed at this meeting that Mr. Compton informed her that PUD overlay will not change anything in reference to her property in Darrow. Mr. Al Robert stated that the PUD overlays are discriminating to land owners. He went on the say that the overlays conflict with the current zoning. He opposes the PUD overlay. Mr. Tim Theriot stated that he opposes the PUD overlays and would like to see the overlays removed. Mr. Brad Duplessis stated that he is not for or against the overlays but the issue family partitions caught his attention. Committee Action: A motion was made by Mr. Howard Dalton, seconded by Mr. Robert Nance, that the PUD Overlays be removed in Ascension Parish where ever it may exist due to the fact that the Overlay is contradictory to the current zoning and is causing more problems than what it is trying to solve. Yeas: Susana Zarazua-Gradine, Robert Nance and Howard Dalton. The Acting Chairman did not vote. 3 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. Mr. Satterlee brought up the issue of the times to hold the meeting. Mr. Robert Nance stated that he was for leaving the meeting at 6:00 because it is the only time the public can attend. He stated that the public is who elects Parish Officials, the Parish Officials more responsive to the public needs. Public Comment period was opened on the time of and staffing the subcommittee meetings. Ms. Kathryn Goppelt stated in the personnel policy that employees could receive comp time to attend the after hour meetings. Ms. Patty Boudreaux stated that she cannot make it to the meeting before 6:00. Mr. Burt Duplessis stated that he agrees with Ms. Goppelt and Ms. Boudreaux. He stated that he can t make it until 6:00. Ms. Robert stated that government should be able to serve the people. She stated that a lot of people do not attend any of the meetings, but if there is something controversial the people will attend. Mr. Tim Theriot stated that having the meetings at 6:00 injects transparency into the system.

9 Committee Action: A motion was made by Mr. Robert Nance, seconded by Ms. Susana Zarazua- Gradine that the meeting time for the Zoning Subcommittee Meeting remains at 6:00 on the third Wednesday of the month. Yeas: Susana Zarazua-Gradine and Robert Nance Abstained: Howard Dalton The Acting Chairman did not vote. 2 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent, 1 Abstained and the motion carried. 6. Topics for Action A. Removal of PUD Overlay East Bank B. Removal of PUD Overlay West Bank 7. Unfinished Business 8. Old Business 9. Adjourn A motion was made by Mr. Robert Nance, seconded by Ms. Susana Zarazua-Gradine, to adjourn the meeting.