The below 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. MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION May 8, 2013 The Planning Commission of the Parish of Ascension held a Public Meeting on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Courthouse East Meeting Room, Gonzales, Louisiana in a regular session convened. I. Meeting Called to Order Meeting was called to order by Chairman Donald Songy. II. Roll Call of Members The following members were present: Gasper Chifici, Morrie Bishop, Donald Songy, Paul Nizzo, Joshua Ory, Jackie Callender The following members were absent: Robert Burgess III. IV. Pledge of Allegiance Introduction of Staff Stacie Webb Secretary to the Director of Planning and Development Lindsey Manda Legal Counsel Ricky Compton - Director of Planning and Development Michael Petty Planner Tim Ward Engineer Lance Brock Zoning Official Lavern Bourgeois Chief Building Official V. Chairman s Comments Chairman had no comments. VI. Public Comment For items on the agenda that aren t open for public hearing limited to one (1) three (3) minute comment period per person No comments. VII. Approval or Denial of the Minutes of the April 10, 2013 Planning Commission Meeting Commission Action: Moved by Mr. Gasper Chifici, seconded by Mr. Joshua Ory and unanimously adopted, to accept the April 10, 2013 Planning Commission minutes with corrections.
Planning Commission Minutes May 8, 2013 Page 2 VIII. Public Hearing to Approve or Deny the Following Family Partitions: A) Lolita C. Nkadi Property Lots C-1-A and C-1-B The Subject property is located on Germany Road approximately 644 feet east of the intersection of Braud Road and Germany Road in Council District 11 and zoned Medium Intensity (RM). The application is on behalf of Lolita C. Nkadi by W.J. Cointment Surveyors. The owner is proposing a Family Partition of Lot C-1 into Lots C-1-A (0.500 acres) & C-1-B (0.556 acres). The applicant will retain lot C-1-A and will be dedicating lot C-1-B to her daughter, Shelita Nkadi. Lot C-1-A will be accessed by Nkadi Lane, a proposed 30 private servitude of access while Lot C-1-B will be accessed from Germany Road. STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS All comments have been addressed. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends approval. Mr. Clint Cointment with W. J. Cointment Surveyors presented this family partition. Moved by Mr. Gasper Chifici, seconded by Mr. Paul Nizzo, public hearing was opened. No comments. Moved by Mr. Paul Nizzo, seconded by Mr. Joshua Ory, public hearing was closed. Commission Action: Moved by Mr. Paul Nizzo, seconded by Mr. Jackie Callender and unanimously adopted, to approve this family partition as presented. B) Chester Diez, Jr. Property Lots C-J-A and D The Subject property is located on Bantam Tracks Road approximately 878 feet east of the intersection of Bantam tracks Road and Chester Diez Road in Council District 10 and zoned Medium Intensity (RM). The application is on behalf of Chester Diez, Jr. by W.J. Cointment Surveyors. The owner is proposing a Family Partition of Tract C-J into Lots C-J-A (29.8 acres) & Lot D (1.06 acres). The applicant will be retaining Lot C-J-A and dedicating Lot D to his grandson, Mason Diez. All lots will be accessed by Cotton Patch Extension, an existing 60 private servitude. The applicant is requesting a variance on the T-turnaround requirement.
Planning Commission Minutes May 8, 2013 Page 3 STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS All comments have been addressed. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends approval and the elimination of the T-turnaround, or any type of turnaround, due to the fact the proposed lot fronts an existing private access servitude and the servitude extends beyond the proposed lot limits. Mr. Clint Cointment with W. J. Cointment Surveyors presented this family partition. Moved by Mr. Gasper Chifici, seconded by Mr. Paul Nizzo, public hearing was opened. No comments. Moved by Mr. Gasper Chifici, seconded by Mr. Paul Nizzo, public hearing was closed. Commission Action: Moved by Mr. Morrie Bishop, seconded by Mr. Jackie Callender and unanimously adopted, to approve this family partition as presented. IX. Public Hearing to Recommend Approval or Denial to the Parish Council of the Following Servitude Revocations: A) Dolaine Martinez Property - Lots 4-A-1, 4-B-1, 4-C, 4-D, and 4-E - Panama Manor Drive To revoke the existing 40 Private Access Servitude (Utopia Lane), 10 Utility Servitude, and modify 35 Building Line (Council District 2) Applicant: Dolaine Martinez Boudreaux Utility Companies: ENTERGY No letter received. DEMCO - No objection to revocation of servitude as requested. EATEL - No objection to revocation of servitude as requested. COX No letter received. ATMOS No letter received. Ascension Water Co. - No objection to revocation of servitude as requested. Drainage Department: Engineering Department offered No Objection to revoking the existing 10-ft utility servitude along the east side of the referenced lots.
Planning Commission Minutes May 8, 2013 Page 4 Mrs. Dolaine Martinez Boudreaux, applicant, presented this revocation of servitude. Moved by Mr. Gasper Chifici, seconded by Mr. Joshua Ory, public hearing was opened. No comments. Moved by Mr. Joshua Ory, seconded by Mr. Morrie Bishop, public hearing was closed. Commission Action: Moved by Mr. Jackie Callender, seconded by Mr. Morrie Bishop and unanimously adopted, to recommend to the Parish Council approval of the revocation of servitude as presented. B) Parent Partition Lot 1F-1-B-1 39319 Tommy Moore Road To revoke the existing 15 rear drainage servitude (Council District 9) Applicant: Michael E. Powers Drainage Department: Engineering Department offered No Objection to revoking the existing 15 drainage servitude along the south property line of Lot 1F-1-B-1. Ms. Ashley Lanbeth, daughter of the property owner, presented this revocation of servitude. Moved by Mr. Gasper Chifici, seconded by Mr. Paul Nizzo, public hearing was opened. No comments. Moved by Mr. Gasper Chifici, seconded by Mr. Paul Nizzo, public hearing was closed. Commission Action: Moved by Mr. Joshua Ory, seconded by Mr. Jackie Callender and unanimously adopted, to recommend to the Parish Council approval of the revocation of servitude as presented. C) Pelican Crossing, Second Filling - Lot 67 To revoke the existing 25 sideline drainage servitude (Council District 2) Applicant: Marian and Wilman Pirvu Drainage Department: Engineering Department offered No Objection to revoking the existing 25-ft. drainage servitude along the north property line of Lot 67.
Planning Commission Minutes May 8, 2013 Page 5 X. Staff Report Mr. Marian Pirvu, applicant, presented this revocation of servitude. Moved by Mr. Gasper Chifici, seconded by Mr. Paul Nizzo, public hearing was opened. No comments. Moved by Mr. Joshua Ory, seconded by Mr. Paul Nizzo, public hearing was closed. Commission Action: Moved by Mr. Jackie Callender, seconded by Mr. Morrie Bishop and unanimously adopted, to recommend to the Parish Council approval of the revocation of servitude as presented. A) Discussion of Revisions to Subdivision Regulations Mr. Ricky Compton presented the proposed revisions as he did at last month s meeting, with justification statements in red. (See Attachment A) Chairman Songy stated this item needs to be placed on the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission agenda to continue addressing the items and to revisit the ones that have been discussed at tonight s meeting. XI. Engineering Staff Report A) Section 17-409(E), Testing for Compliance of Specifications Ordinance Mr. Tim Ward presented the proposed amendment to Section 17-409(E). (See Attachment B) Commission Action: Moved by Mr. Paul Nizzo, seconded by Mr. Morrie Bishop and unanimously adopted, to hold a public hearing at the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting to amend the Ascension Parish Unified Land Development Code, Section 17-409(E). XII. Adjourn Moved by Mr. Jackie Callender, seconded by Mr. Joshua Ory and unanimously adopted, the meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m. Donald A. Songy, Chairman