1. Called to Order 2. Roll Call of Members 3. Public Comments 4. Acceptance of the Minutes (A) PARISH OF ASCENSION OFFICE OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ZONING DEPARTMENT Board of Adjustments October 28, 2014-6:00 PM Courthouse East, 2nd Floor, Council Meeting Room Gonzales, Louisiana AGENDA Acceptance of the Minutes of the September 23, 2014 Board of Adjustments Meeting 5. Acceptance of the Written Decisions 6. Public Hearing to consider the following Variances: (A) (B) (C) 7. Old Business 8. New Business 9. Adjourn Zoning Review ID 2460.14 Lots 23, 24, 25 and 27 Cambre Place Subdivision for Pinnacle Point Properties LLC. Located on the east side of Sweet Leaf Road approximately 90' north of Walnut Road to request a variance of the Ascension Parish Development Code, Section 17-2073 Site Requirements (F) Purpose and Intent: Setback and Yard Requirements Zoning Review ID 2461.14 Tract Y-1-A Ascension Properties, Inc Property for Chris Ingram Located on the east end of the extension of River Highlands Drive to request a variance of the Ascension Parish Development Code, Section 17-2073 Site Requirements (F) Purpose and Intent: Setback and Yard Requirements Zoning Review ID 2462.14 for Frank R Petruziello Located on the northwest corner of Airline Highland (US 61) & Duplessis Road to request a variance of the Ascension Parish Development Code, Section 17-2081 Off Parking Requirements (B.) Minimum Off Street Parking Spaces and (F) (6)Interconnectivity.
Description: Acceptance of the Minutes of the September 23, 2014 Board of Adjustments Meeting ATTACHMENTS: Name: September_2014_Minutes.docx Description: Minutes of the September 23, 2014 Board of Adjustments 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 MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS September 23, 2014 The Board of Adjustment of the Parish of Ascension held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Courthouse Annex Council Meeting Room 2nd Floor, 828 S. Irma Blvd. Gonzales, Louisiana for the following: 1. Meeting called to order by Chairman. The Chairman called the meeting to order. 2. Roll call of members. The following members were present: Brad Walker, Willie Robinson, Michael Braud, Kathy Desadier, James Cecil and Aaron Lawler Absent: Devin Graham Mr. Lance Brock, Zoning Official was present. 3. Public Comment Period No one spoke during public comment period. 4. Acceptance of the Minutes of the August 26, 2014 meeting. Commission Action: Ms. Kathy Desadier, seconded by Mr. Willie Robinson, made a motion to accept the Minutes of the August 26 meeting. A Yea and Nay vote was called and resulted as follows: Yeas: Willie Robinson, Michael Braud, Kathy Desadier, and Aaron Lawler Nays: None Abstained: James Cecil Absent: Devin Graham The Chairman did not vote. 4 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Absent, 1 Abstained and the motion carried. 5. Acceptance of the Written Decisions of the August 26, 2014 meeting. Commission Action: Ms. Kathy Desadier, seconded by Mr. Aaron Lawler, made a motion to accept the Written Decisions of the August 26, 2014 meeting. A Yea and Nay vote was called and resulted as follows: Yeas: Willie Robinson, Michael Braud, Kathy Desadier, and Aaron Lawler Nays: None Abstained: James Cecil Absent: Devin Graham The Chairman did not vote. 4 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Absent, 1 Abstained and the motion carried 6. Public Hearing to consider the following Variances: a. Zoning Review ID 2454.14 for Brian Chelette Located on the south side of Denver Hurst Road approximately 1000' west of LA Highway 941 to request a variance of the Ascension Parish Development Code, Section 17-2041 Secondary Residences Mr. Brian Chelette, property owner, presented he variance request to move another dwelling on his property (5 acres) for his sister. A sister is not considered an immediate family member. Commission Action: Ms. Kathy Desadier, seconded by Mr. Aaron Lawler, made a motion to deny the variance request to allow a secondary dwelling that is not considered an immediate family member due to the fact that there are alternative solutions and no apparent hardship. Yea and Nay vote was called and resulted as follows:
Page 2 Board of Adjustments Yeas: Willie Robinson, Michael Braud, Kathy Desadier, James Cecil and Aaron Lawler Nays: None Absent: Devin Graham The Chairman did not vote. 5 Yeas, 0 Nays 1 Absent and the motion carried. b. Zoning Review ID 2455.14 Lot A-2 for Kayla Marchand Racca Located on the north side of Miller Road approximately 900' east of LA Highway 928 (Bluff Road) to request a variance of the Ascension Parish Development Code, Section 17-2041 Secondary Residences Mrs. Kayla Marchand Racca, applicant/owner, presented the variance request to place another dwelling on the property for her grandmother. The property currently has.63 acres. In order to place another dwelling for an immediate family member the property would need to be a minimum of.66 acre. A grandmother is considered an immediate family member Commission Action: Mr. James Cecil, seconded by Mr. Willie Robinson, made a motion to accept the variance request to exceed the maximum residential density (units per acre) in Medium Intensity Residential (RM) District for an immediate family member with the stipulation if the grandmother dies or moves out of the secondary home the home will have to be removed, the secondary residence must never become rental property and the electricity must be in the grandmother s name. Yea and Nay vote was called and resulted as follows: Yeas: Willie Robinson, Michael Braud, Kathy Desadier, James Cecil and Aaron Lawler Nays: None Absent: Devin Graham The Chairman did not vote. 5 Yeas, 0 Nays 1 Absent and the motion carried. c. Zoning Review ID 2457.14 Lot 46-A Canal Bank, 2 nd Filing for Michael and Vicki Vicknair Located on the north side of Bayou Terrace approximately 7000 south of LA Highway 22 to request a variance of the Ascension Parish Development Code, Section 17-2073 Site Requirements (F) Purpose and Intent: Setback and Yard Requirements Michael and Vicki Vicknair, property owners, construct a home 7'6'' from the side property line. The variance being requested is 2'6''. Commission Action: Ms. Kathy Desadier, seconded by Mr. Aaron Lawler, made a motion to accept the variance request to reduce the minimum side setback (feet) from the property line. The minimum side setback (feet) from property line is ten (10) feet in a Conservation (C) District. The granted is 3'6'' to include overhangs. Yea and Nay vote was called and resulted as follows: Yeas: Willie Robinson, Michael Braud, Kathy Desadier, James Cecil and Aaron Lawler Nays: None Absent: Devin Graham The Chairman did not vote. 5 Yeas, 0 Nays 1 Absent and the motion carried. 7. Old Business 8. New Business 9. Adjourn Commission Action: Mr. James Cecil, seconded by Mr. Willie Robinson, made a motion to adjourn the September 23, 2014 Board of Adjustment meeting. Yea and Nay vote was called and resulted as follows: Yeas: Willie Robinson, Michael Braud, Kathy Desadier, James Cecil and Aaron Lawler Nays: None Absent: Devin Graham The Chairman did not vote. 5 Yeas, 0 Nays 1 Absent and the motion carried. Brad Walker, Chairman Date Signed
Description: Zoning Review ID 2460.14 Lots 23, 24, 25 and 27 Cambre Place Subdivision for Pinnacle Point Properties LLC. Located on the east side of Sweet Leaf Road approximately 90' north of Walnut Road to request a variance of the Ascension Parish Development Code, Section 17-2073 Site Requirements (F) Purpose and Intent: Setback and Yard Requirements ATTACHMENTS: Name: 2460.14.pdf Description: Zoning Review ID 2460.14 Lots 23, 24, 25 and 27 Cambre Place Subdivision for Pinnacle Point Properties LLC
Description: Zoning Review ID 2461.14 Tract Y-1-A Ascension Properties, Inc Property for Chris Ingram Located on the east end of the extension of River Highlands Drive to request a variance of the Ascension Parish Development Code, Section 17-2073 Site Requirements (F) Purpose and Intent: Setback and Yard Requirements ATTACHMENTS: Name: 2461.14.pdf Description: Zoning Review ID 2461.14 Tract Y-1-A Ascension Properties, Inc Property for Chris Ingram
Description: Zoning Review ID 2462.14 for Frank R Petruziello Located on the northwest corner of Airline Highland (US 61) & Duplessis Road to request a variance of the Ascension Parish Development Code, Section 17-2081 Off Parking Requirements (B.) Minimum Off Street Parking Spaces and (F) (6)Interconnectivity. ATTACHMENTS: Name: 2462.14.pdf Description: Zoning Review ID 2462.14 for Frank R Petruziello