Town Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, December 15, 2010

MINUTES OF THE BRUSLY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
December 15, 2010

A regular meeting of the Brusly Planning & Zoning Commission was held on Wednesday December 15, 2010 in the Council Chambers, Brusly Town Hall, Brusly, Louisiana. Vice Chairman Carroll Fontenot called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
Members present: Jules Thibodaux, Carroll Fontenot, Gary Soniat Steve Perkins,
Claudette Purnell.

Members absent: Shane Sarradet, Rosa Stelly.

Others present: Marianne Berthelot, Mayor Joey Normand, C. G. Mouch,
J. H. Bourgoyne, Jr., Scott Thomas, Lamar Thomas,
Dane D’Armond, Ricky Landry, Claudia Landry,
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Lambert, William Beatty, Woody Triche,
Jim Tatum, Eric Mueller, Butch Plauche.

Upon motion by Mr. Soniat seconded by Mr. Thibodaux, the Minutes of the November 23, 2010 meeting were approved as written.

PLANNING BUSINESS

1)Public Hearing on “Final Plat of Map Showing Subdivision of Lots D-3, D-8 & D-9 Being a portion of the Original Louis J. Heck Estate into Lots D-3-A & D-8-A located in Section 13, T8S, R-12E Town of Brusly, for Joseph H. Bourgoyne, Jr. and Blanche Heck Dupuy”.

Mr. Bourgoyne was recognized. He stated that they are asking for subdivision of said lots in order to connect his property to Tullier Street. Mayor Normand was recognized and noted that this request meets the requirements of a subdivision not fronting on a street. There was no further discussion and no objections.

Mr. Thibodaux made a motion to recommend approval of “Final Plat of Map Showing Subdivision of Lots D-3, D-8 & D-9 Being a portion of the Original Louis J. Heck Estate into Lots D-3-A & D-8-A located in Section 13, T8S, R-12E Town of Brusly, for Joseph H. Bourgoyne, Jr. and Blanche Heck Dupuy” to the Town Council. Mr. Soniat seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
2)Public Hearing on “Map Showing Subdivision of the Existing Cyril Mouch Estate Lot into Lots M-1 & M-2 Located in Section 17, T8S. R12E Town of Brusly, for Estate of Cyril Mouch”.
Mr. Mouch was recognized. He stated that he is dividing the property into two lots and each lot meets the 9,600 square foot requirement for R-1 Zoning. A neighbor, Mr. Gerald Lambert objected to this subdivision. He stated that it is his opinion that approval of such a small lot will drive his property value down and it is not in his best interest. Mr. Scott Thomas was recognized. He stated that he is the person who will be buying the property and the ordinance requirements have been met. He brought forth a copy of the plans for the house he will build on the second lot. Mr. Soniat asked if the old home on the property will be rented and also asked to view the plans of the new home to be built. There was no further discussion and no other objections.
Mrs. Purnell entered the meeting at this time (6:40 PM) and was brought up to date on the proceedings.
Mr. Thibodaux made a motion to recommend approval of “Map Showing Subdivision of the Existing Cyril Mouch Estate Lot into Lots M-1 & M-2 Located in Section 17, T8S. R12E Town of Brusly, for Estate of Cyril Mouch”. Mr. Perkins seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Mr. Soniat abstained from voting due to being a next door neighbor to the property.
3)Public Hearing on “Final Plat of Map Showing Resubdivision of Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4 Being a Portion of the Hill and Rodriguez Subdivisions into Lot H-1 located in Section 56, T8S, R12E, town of Brusly, for James Landess Hebert”.
Mr. Woody Triche was recognized. As the representative of Mr. Hebert, he described this request as being an exchange of property , taking four existing lots and creating one. He noted that there are two private servitudes of passage to the property. Mayor Normand was recognized. He made it known that Mr. Hebert, as a Town Council Member had to follow rules of ethics and he has met requirements connected with this request. He advised that his letter is on file with the Town if anyone would like to see it. This request also comes under the heading of a subdivision not fronting on a street. There were no objections to this request.
Mr. Thibodaux made a motion to recommend approval of “Final Plat of Map Showing Resubdivision of Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4 Being a Portion of the Hill and Rodriguez Subdivisions into Lot H-1 located in Section 56, T8S, R12E, town of Brusly, for James Landess Hebert” to the Town Council. Mr. Perkins seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
4)Review and set Public Hearing on “Preliminary Plat of River Mill Reserve, A residential Town Home Development, Consisting of the Remainder of First Filing – Lots 14 thru 29, and Second Filing – Lots 30 thru 55 being Tract X-4-A-1-A and Tract X-4-A-2, Portion of Additions to Cinclare Plantation, Located in Sections 15 & 16, T8S, R12E, Southeastern Land District, West Baton Rouge Parish for Ace Holdings, LLC.”

The secretary made a statement that upon checking ownership with the Assessor’s Website, she discovered that Ace Holdings, LLC was not listed as the owner of Tract X-4-A-2 . At this time, Mr. Tatum, representing Ace Holdings, LLC asked for a few minutes to consult with his client Mr. Donnie Jarreau who had just arrived at the meeting.

In order to give them some time, the commission concurred to move on to item number 5, the only zoning item on the agenda and then return to item number 4.

ZONING BUSINESS:

1.Ricky O. & Claudia L. Landry requesting variance on Mobile Home Ordinance Section 19.32 items (6) and (7).

Mr. Fontenot read Items number 6 & 7 of Section 19-32 (Mobil Home Ordinance). Mayor Normand was recognized and advised commission members that he met with the Landrys and they will be replacing a mobile home that is presently located on the rear of the property a 719 E. Main Street and since the site is almost 200’ from the street, there is no need for a concrete driveway or a fence and the town has no objections to this request for a variance.

Mr. Thibodaux made a motion to recommend approval of the variance on the driveway and buffer requirements. Mr. Soniat seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

PLANNING BUSINESS: (Item Number 4 continued . . .)

Mr. Tatum and Mr. Jarreau came forward with documents showing that Mr. Jarreau redeemed his property, Tract X-4-A-2, from the tax sale on this date. Mr. Tatum proceeded with his presentation of the plat and requested that the commission set the required public hearing on the matter. He noted that the zoning is correct and they have met the ordinance requirements for R-6 Town Homes. There was no further discussion; Mr. Fontenot called for a motion.

Mrs. Purnell made a motion to set a Public Hearing for the January 26, 2011 meeting. Mr. Thibodaux seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

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

The Secretary announced that election of officers will be held at the January Meeting.

Mrs. Purnell made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Soniat seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

The Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission adjourned at 6:55 PM.

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Marianne Berthelot, Secretary