Town Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, August 23, 2006

MINUTES OF THE BRUSLY PLANNING COMMISSION
August 23, 2006

A regular meeting of the Brusly Planning Commission was held on Wednesday August 23, 2006 in the Council Meeting Room, Brusly Town Hall, Brusly, Louisiana. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Carroll Fontenot at 6:30 PM.

Members present: Jules Thibodaux, Carroll Fontenot, Rosa Stelly,
Shane Sarradet, Claudette Purnell, Steve Perkins.

Members absent: Debbie Thompson.
Others present: Marianne Berthelot, Mayor Joey Normand, Don Neisler, Joanne Bourgeois, Ronda Perrault, Chris Kershaw, David Rodrigue, Woody Triche, Gordon Hebert, George “Skipper” Grady, Steve Irving, and a group of approximately 20 town residents.

Upon motion of Mr. Jules Thibodaux, seconded by Mrs. Rosa Stelly, the Minutes of the July 26, 2006 meeting were approved as written. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Hearing:

1. Preliminary plat showing the resubdivision of the western portion Tract X-4-A, being a portion of Additions to Cinclare Plantation for The Oaks S.C. LLC / Ace Holdings, LLC.

This request was withdrawn upon the request of the owner due to revisions being made to the plat. It will be submitted at a later date.

2. The resubdivision of Lot B-1, being a portion of the original Joe Tuminello Property into Lots B-1-A & B-1-B, located in Sec 14, T8S, R12E for Gordon C. Hebert, SR.

Mr. Woody Triche, Surveyor presented the plat. Upon review of the plat it was noted that the zoning classification was incorrect and it did not have signatures. Mr. Hebert was present and advised the commission that he authorized this resubdivision. Mr. Triche advised that the plat would be signed and the zoning correction made prior to the Town Council meeting. There was no opposition to this resubdivision request.

The public hearing was closed at 6:35 PM.

Mrs. Rosa Stelly made a motion to recommend that the Town Council approve “The resubdivision of Lot B-1 into Lots B-1-A & B-1-B, located in Sec 14, T8S, R12E for Gordon C. Hebert, Sr.” contingent upon the plat being signed and the zoning classification corrected. Mr. Jules Thibodaux seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

There was no other business to come before the Planning Commission.

Mrs. Rosa Stelly made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Shane Sarradet seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

The meeting of the Planning Commission adjourned at 6:36 P.M.

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Carroll Fontenot, Vice Chairperson

 

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MINUTES OF THE BRUSLY ZONING COMMISSION
August 23, 2006

A regular monthly meeting of the Brusly Zoning Commission was held on Wednesday July 26, 2003 in the Council Meeting Room, Brusly Town Hall, Brusly, Louisiana. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Carroll Fontenot at 6:36 PM.
Members present: Jules Thibodaux, Carroll Fontenot, Rosa Stelly,
Shane Sarradet, Claudette Purnell, Steve Perkins

Members absent: Debbie Thompson.
Others present: Marianne Berthelot, Mayor Joey Normand, Don Neisler, Joanne Bourgeois, Ronda Perrault, Chris Kershaw, David Rodrigue, Woody Triche, Gordon Hebert, George “Skipper” Grady, Steve Irving, and a group of approximately 20 town residents.

Upon motion of Mrs. Rosa Stelly, seconded by Mr. Jules Thibodaux, the Minutes of the July 26, 2006 meeting were approved as written. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Hearing:

Request: Rezoning from C-1 to R-6.
Property Description: Rear portion of Lot 3E-A, Sec. 14, T8S, R12E measuring 345.3’ X 142.5’.
Owner: Court Street Development LLC / Skipper Grady.
Proposed use of Property: Town Homes.

Mr. Grady was present and submitted his request for rezoning the rear portion of the property from C-1 to R-6. He stated that his intention is to divide the rear portion and construct 12 single story town homes with individual ownership. The front portion would remain C-1. He advised that several variances would be required for this project. His attorney, Steve Irving, was recognized and referred to a letter submitted to the commission stating that Mr. Grady would like to have the rezoning contingent upon obtaining the variances needed for the project.

Nine of the town residents in the audience spoke in opposition to this request. Opposition was based upon the following: size of proposed tract of land to be divided for this project, the location of the tract since it does not front on a major street; the size and location of the proposed driveway to be used for access to the project, no buffer zone between the proposed R-6 property and the surrounding R-1 properties, impact on surrounding properties and property values, concern for the additional traffic and noise, not enough parking spaces and due to property dimensions, parking spaces are taking up yard space leaving no space for children to play.

Mr. Don Neisler was recognized. He spoke in reference to the variances Mr. Grady is requesting. He advised that this type of development would have to conform to subdivision regulations and would require a 50’ wide right of way for public street, utilities and sub-surface drainage with a turn-around. He noted that a turn-around is not shown on the plan. Another item not mentioned is the zoning requirement of one dwelling per lot therefore property should be subdivided before approval .

There was no further discussion. The Vice-Chairman closed the public hearing at 7:55 PM.

Mrs. Rosa Stelly made a motion to recommend that the Town Council deny Mr. Grady’s request for rezoning with at statement that the law anticipated and expected public feedback in determining zoning changes. She advised that this statement is based upon information received during a Planning & Zoning Workshop given by Mr. Charles A. Landry, Attorney with the Jones, Walker Law Firm, Baton Rouge, LA.

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Mr. Jules Thibodaux seconded the motion and it carried unanimously with a roll call vote of 6 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent and not voting.

There was no other business to come before the Zoning Commission.

Mrs. Claudette Purnell made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Jules Thibodaux seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

The meeting of the Zoning Commission adjourned at 8:00 PM.

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Carroll Fontenot, Vice Chairman