Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission

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1 Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission Daniel J. Babin...Chairman L. Arnold Budd Cloutier, O.D.... Vice-Chairman Marsha Williams...Secretary/Treasurer Beryl A. Amedée...Member Richard Elfert...Member Carey Buddy Hebert...Member Keith Kurtz...Member John Navy...Member W. Alex Ostheimer...Member AUGUST 21, 2008, THURSDAY 6:00 P.M. TERREBONNE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ROOM Government Tower, 8026 Main Street, 2 nd Floor A G E N D A I. CONVENE AS THE ZONING AND LAND USE COMMISSION A. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Approval of Minutes of Zoning and Land Use Commission for the Regular Meeting of July 17, 2008 D. COMMUNICATIONS E. OLD BUSINESS: 1. a) Public Hearing Rezone from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-2 (Two-Family Residential, Low Density) Lot 1, Block 3, Pine Ridge Subdivision; corner of Grace and Deborah Streets; Brandon Lambert, owner b) Action on Public Hearing F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. a) Public Hearing Rezone from C-2 (General Commercial) to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential), Lot 50 x 75 on west side of Authement Street bounded north by Hubert F. Belanger & wife, bounded south by Rouby J. Matherne; 114 Authement Street; Tracy Williams, applicant b) Action on Public Hearing G. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Planned Building Group Approval(s): a) Proposed condominium development; Section 101, T17S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish; PC Projects, L.L.C., applicant b) Proposed storage building; 8393 East Park Avenue; Shane P. Prosperie, applicant 2. Preliminary Hearings: a) Rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential District) Lot 2, Block 5, Residence Subdivision, 1903 Slatter Street; Gaidry Real Estate, Inc., applicant; and call a public hearing on said matter for Thursday September 18, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. b) Rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential District) Lot 4, Block 4, Residence Subdivision, 2007 Slatter Street; Gaidry Real Estate, Inc., applicant; and call a public hearing on said matter for Thursday September 18, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. c) Rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to C-3 (Neighborhood Commercial District) Lot 120 front on west side of Dug Road by depth of along Sylvia Street, bounded north by Mrs. Cyril T. Hellier, et als, bounded south by Sylvia Street, less Lot 120 along west side of LA Hwy. 57 x 300 sold to Harry V. Lottinger, et al, 1607 Sylvia Street; Arthur Eschete, applicant; and call a public hearing on said matter for Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.

2 H. STAFF REPORT I. COMMISSION COMMENTS: 1. Chairman s Comments 2. Planning Commissioners Comments J. PUBLIC COMMENTS K. ADJOURN II. CONVENE AS THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION A. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B. ROLL CALL C. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: 1. Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission Minutes for the Regular Meeting of July 17, 2008 and for the Special Meeting of August 7, Zoning & Land Use Commission Minutes for the Regular Meeting of July 17, 2008 D. APPROVE EMITTENCE OF PAYMENT FOR AUGUST 21, 2008 INVOICES AND TREASURER S REPORT OF JULY 2008 E. COMMUNICATIONS F. OLD BUSINESS: 1. a) Subdivision: Redivision of Property belonging to Maurice Mouton, et al, or assigns Approval Requested: Process D, Minor Subdivision Location: Section 7, T16S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA Government Districts: Council District 4 / Bayou Cane Fire District Developer: Maurice Mouton Surveyor: Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyors, Inc. b) Consider Approval of Said Application G. APPLICATIONS: 1. a) Public Hearing Subdivision: Survey of Tracts 4-A, 4-B, & 4-C, A Redivision of a portion of Lot 4 of Tract B of a partition of the Heirs of J. Madison Belanger Approval Requested: Process D, Minor Subdivision Location: Section 12, T19S-R19E, Terrebonne Parish, LA Government Districts: Council District 9 / Montegut-Pointe-Aux-Chenes Fire District Developer: Frank S. Irvine Surveyor: Keneth L. Rembert Land Surveyors b) Consider Approval of Said Application 2. a) Public Hearing Subdivision: Survey of Tracts 1 thru 11, A Redivision of Property belonging to BESH, L.L.C. Approval Requested: Process D, Minor Subdivision Location: Section 24, T19S-R16E, Terrebonne Parish, LA Government Districts: Council District 7 / Bayou Dularge Fire District Developer: BESH, L.L.C. Surveyor: Keneth L. Rembert Land Surveyors b) Consider Approval of Said Application 3. a) Public Hearing Subdivision: Rebecca Plantation, Division of acres designated Tract C within the Rebecca Plantation Approval Requested: Process D, Minor Subdivision Location: Section 10, T16S-R16E, Terrebonne Parish, LA Government Districts: Council District 2 / Schriever Fire District Developer: Sealand Mechanical, L.L.C. Surveyor: T. Baker Smith, Inc. b) Consider Approval of Said Application HTRPC Agenda August 21, 2008 Page 2

3 4. a) Public Hearing Subdivision: Division of ±5.3 acres along LA Hwy. 24 within Evergreen Plantation Approval Requested: Process A, Raw Land Division Location: Sections 1 & 2, T16S-R16E, Terrebonne Parish, LA Government Districts: Council District 2 / Schriever Fire District Developer: Acadia Agricultural Holdings, LLC Surveyor: T. Baker Smith, Inc. b) Consider Approval of Said Application 5. a) Public Hearing Subdivision: Sugarwood Subdivision, Addendum No. 5 Approval Requested: Process C, Major Subdivision-Engineering Location: Sections 85 & 86, T17S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA Government Districts: Council District 6 / Bayou Cane Fire District Developer: Sugar Lake, L.L.C. Surveyor: T. Baker Smith, Inc. b) Consider Approval of Said Application 6. a) Public Hearing Subdivision: Rebecca Industrial Complex, Subdivision of Tracts "D", "N", & "P" within Rebecca Plantation Approval Requested: Process C, Major Subdivision-Engineering Location: Section 9, T16S-R16E, Terrebonne Parish, LA Government Districts: Council District 2 / Schriever Fire District Developer: Rebecca Plantation, L.L.C., c/o Jacob A. Giardina Surveyor: T. Baker Smith, Inc. b) Consider Approval of Said Application H. STAFF REPORT I. ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS: 1. Revision of Lot 7-C-1 being a portion of Lot 5-A of Ellender Subdivision, Sections 58 & 65, T18S- R19E, Terrebonne & Lafourche Parishes, LA 2. Revised Lot 6, combination of Lots 6 & 7 of Block 1, Medical Services Complex, Section 12, T17S- R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA 3. Revised Homesite, Revised Lots 1, 2 & 3 and remaining property of Norton J. Bourg, Section 7, T18S- R19E, Terrebonne Parish, LA 4. Consolidation of Lots 10, 11, & 12, Block 11 to become Lot 10-A, Section 3, T16S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA 5. Survey and Redivision of Lots 1 and 2 of Greenfire Subdivision into Lot 1-A and 2-A, Section 6, T16S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA J. COMMISSION COMMENTS: 1. Chairman s Comments 2. Planning Commissioners Comments K. PUBLIC COMMENTS L. ADJOURN HTRPC Agenda August 21, 2008 Page 3

4 MINUTES HOUMA-TERREBONNE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (HTRPC) ZONING & LAND USE COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 17, 2008 A. The Chairman called the meeting of July 17, 2008 of the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, to order at 6:02 p.m. in the Terrebonne Parish Council Meeting Room with the Invocation led by Dr. Budd Cloutier and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Carey Buddy Hebert. B. Upon Roll Call, present were: Ms. Beryl Amedée, Daniel Babin, Chairman; L.A. Budd Cloutier, Vice-Chairman; Mr. Richard Elfert; Mr. Carey Buddy Hebert; Keith Kurtz; Mr. Alex Ostheimer; and Ms. Marsha Williams, Secretary/Treasurer. Absent at the time of Roll Call were: Mr. John Navy. Also present were Patrick Gordon, Planning & Zoning Director; Leesa Foreman, Senior Planner; and Laddie Freeman, Legal Advisor. C. Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mr. Hebert: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning & Land Use Commission, accept the minutes, as written, of the Zoning and Land Use Commission for the regular meeting of June 19, The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. The Chairman recognized Mr. Bobby Boudreaux, Clerk of Court, in the audience at this time. D. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Ms. Foreman stated they have received numerous communications voicing objections to various rezoning applications presented tonight. She stated communication was received by phone, , and letters and requested their objections be placed in the record. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a) Mr. Hebert moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, request Becky Becnel, Minute Clerk, to record all communications voicing objection into the minutes. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Hebert. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 1. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by Kevin Rizzo to rezone from R-3 (Multi-Family Residential, high density) to C-6 (Light Commercial), Lot 4 and west 76 of Lot 3, Block 58, Gabasse Street. a) The Chairman recognized Ed Meador, 818 High Street, who expressed opposition to the rezoning request. b) The Chairman recognized Billy Stark, 735 Verret Street, who expressed opposition to the rezoning request. c) The Chairman recognized Michael Trahan, 1311 Academy Street, on behalf of his mother, Kathy Trahan, 817 High Street, who expressed opposition to the rezoning request. d) The Chairman recognized Jean Barker McKey, 850 High Street, who expressed opposition to the rezoning request. e) The Chairman recognized Jerome Daigle, 884 High Street, who expressed opposition to the rezoning request. f) The Chairman recognized Bobby Boudreaux, 660 Duval Street, who has a home at 626 Gabasse Street for his daughter, expressed opposition to the rezoning request. g) The Chairman recognized John Watson, 880 High Street, who expressed opposition to the rezoning request.

5 h) The following correspondence stating opposition to the rezoning request were received by the Department of Planning and Zoning and hereby submitted into the record: A letter from Marie L. and Robert D. Alsabrook, Jr., 837 High Street, Houma [See ATTACHMENT A] A letter from Paul A. Labat, 825 Verret Street, Houma [See ATTACHMENT B] i) Opposition was based on a commercial business in a residential area, traffic, parking, historical area, keeping old Houma residential, and a school bus stop nearby. j) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Ms. Williams: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, close the Public Hearing. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. k) Ms. Foreman discussed the Staff Report and stated Staff recommended denial. She stated that in analyzing the surrounding land uses, and the prescribed reasons to substantiate a need in changing the zoning classification, it was concluded that the conditions in the neighborhood and surrounding land uses have not changed to warrant a change in the zoning classification. l) Mr. Ostheimer moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, recommend denial of the application to rezone from R-3 (Multi-Family Residential, high density) to C-6 (Light Commercial), Lot 4 and west 76 of Lot 3, Block 58, Gabasse Street to the Terrebonne Parish Council. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Ostheimer. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 2. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by Warrence Bennett, Sr. to rezone from O-L (Open Land) to C-2 (General Commercial District), 4.00 acres tract; located along St. Louis Canal Road in Section 94, T17S-R17E. a) No one was present from the public to speak. b) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Ms. Amedée: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, close the Public Hearing. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. c) Ms. Foreman discussed the Staff Report and stated Staff recommended approval due to the proposed rezoning and indicated future land use is in conformity with the Master Plan for the development and the long range development plans for the area. She also stated that the open land classification prohibits the owner from utilizing the property for any use other than agricultural. d) Discussion was held with regard to the land being low and being addressed at the permit stage as well as creating a buffer along the residential zoning district. e) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Ms. Amedée: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, recommend approval of the application to rezone from O-L (Open Land) to C-2 (General Commercial District), 4.00 acres tract; located along St. Louis Canal Road in Section 94, T17S-R17E to the Terrebonne Parish Council. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. Zoning & Land Use Commission July 17, 2008 Page 2

6 3. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by Brandon Lambert to rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-2 (Two-Family Residential District), Lot 1, Block 3, Pine Ridge Subdivision; corner of Grace and Deborah Streets. a) The Chairman recognized Benita Grabert, 124 Grace Street, who submitted photos and a petition in opposition of the rezoning request [See ATTACHMENT C]. b) The Chairman recognized Pat Allemand, 129 Grace Street, who expressed opposition of the rezoning request. c) The following phone calls stating opposition to the rezoning request were received by the Department of Planning and Zoning and hereby submitted into the record: Glenn Allemand, 129 Grace Street, Houma Shelly Hebert, 127 Grace Street, Houma Benita Grabert, 124 Grace Street, Houma Donald & Oma Lirette, 130 Grace Street, Houma Michael & Cynthia Cunningham, 134 Grace Street, Houma, Louisiana d) Opposition was based on cars and traffic in the street and rental property. e) The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Lambert dated July 16, 2008 requested his rezoning request to be rescheduled until the August 21, 2008 meeting due to his active duty orders in the Air Force [See ATTACHMENT D]. f) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Ms. Williams: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, close the Public Hearing. g) Mr. Ostheimer offered a substitute motion, seconded by Mr. Kurtz: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, continue the public hearing to rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-2 (Two-Family Residential District), Lot 1, Block 3, Pine Ridge Subdivision; corner of Grace and Deborah Streets until the next regular meeting of August 21, 2008 as per the applicant s request The Chairman called for a vote on the substitute motion offered by Mr. Ostheimer. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. h) Mr. Ostheimer moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, table the application to rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-2 (Two-Family Residential District), Lot 1, Block 3, Pine Ridge Subdivision; corner of Grace and Deborah Streets. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Ostheimer. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 4. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by Gilbert & Theresa Porche to rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to C-3 (Neighborhood Commercial District), Tracts 1 & 2, Savanne Estates Subdivision, 1739 and 1803 Savanne Road. a) The Chairman recognized Kevin Voisin, who spoke of zoning matters and expressed opposition to the rezoning request. b) The Chairman recognized Gilbert Porche, 1733 Savanne Road, applicant, who requested the property be grandfathered in due to his intent to build the mini storages prior to the new zoning laws in the area. He stated at the time he started planning, he was told they were part of the wild, wild west. c) The Chairman recognized Maria Ponthieux, 1804 Savanne Road, who expressed opposition to the rezoning request. d) The Chairman recognized Noel George, 152 Joshua Reed Drive, who expressed opposition to the rezoning request. Zoning & Land Use Commission July 17, 2008 Page 3

7 e) The Chairman recognized James Ash, 1728 Savanne Road, who expressed opposition to the rezoning request. f) The Chairman recognized Mike Voisin, 116 East Ellendale Estates Drive, who expressed opposition to the rezoning request. g) The Chairman recognized Billy Allen, 1705 Savanne Road, who expressed opposition of the rezoning request. h) The Chairman recognized Sandra Brockington, 1820 Savanne Road, who expressed opposition to the rezoning request. i) The following correspondence stating opposition to the rezoning request were received by the Department of Planning and Zoning and hereby submitted into the record: A fax from Clayton Duplantis, Sr., 1740 Savanne Road, Houma [See ATTACHMENT E] A fax from James Brooksie Ash, Sr., 1728 Savanne Road, Houma [See ATTACHMENT F] An from Carol Ash, 1728 Savanne Road, Houma [See ATTACHMENT G] An from Sidney C. Sundbery, 1720 Savanne Road, Houma [See ATTACHMENT H] An from Daniel P. Duet, 136 East Ellendale Estates Drive, Houma [See ATTACHMENT I] An from Cindy R. Duet, 136 East Ellendale Estates Drive, Houma [See ATTACHMENT J] An from Juan Navarro, 1814 Savanne Road, Houma [See ATTACHMENT K] The following phone calls stating opposition to the rezoning request were received by the Department of Planning and Zoning and hereby submitted into the record: Randy Pellegrin, 132 West Ellendale Estates Drive, Houma Troy Barrett, 113 West Ellendale Estates Drive, Houma Mike & Sarah Voisin, 116 East Ellendale Estates Drive, Houma Patricia Harrison, 124 West Ellendale Estates Drive, Houma Alison Reeves, 136 West Ellendale Estates Drive, Houma Ellis LeBouef, 122 East Ellendale Estates Drive, Houma Clayton Duplantis, 1740 Savanne Road, Houma Juan Navarro, 1814 Savanne Road, Houma Tony Campbell, 1819 Savanne Road, Houma Gloria Navarro, 1814 Savanne Road, Houma Shelly Toups, 1908 Savanne Road, Houma Juana Woodard, 1902 Savanne Road, Houma Billy Allen, 1705 Savanne Road, Houma Debbie Rushing, 135 West Ellendale Estates Drive, Houma Marsha South, 401 Bubby Drive, Houma Timmy LeBouef, 1713 Savanne Road Sheila Guidry, 108 East Ellendale Estates Drive, Houma Derron Bland, 126 East Ellendale Estates Drive, Houma Sandy Robichaux, 1714 Savanne Road, Houma Tracie Achee, 293 Joshua Reed Drive, Houma Debbie LeCompte, 163 Joshua Reed Drive, Houma Zoning & Land Use Commission July 17, 2008 Page 4

8 F. NEW BUSINESS: j) Opposition was based on a proposed commercial business in a residential area, road width being too narrow to support a business, and depreciating property values k) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Ms. Williams: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, close the Public Hearing. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. l) Ms. Foreman stated numerous phone calls were received stating opposition to the rezoning request. She discussed the Staff Report and stated Staff recommended denial of the rezoning request. She stated that in analyzing the surrounding land uses, and the prescribed reasons to substantiate a need in changing the zoning classification, it was concluded that the conditions in the neighborhood and surrounding land uses have not changed to warrant a change in the zoning classification. m) Mr. Ostheimer moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, recommend denial of the application to rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to C-3 (Neighborhood Commercial District), Tracts 1 & 2, Savanne Estates Subdivision, 1739 and 1803 Savanne Road to the Terrebonne Parish Council. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Ostheimer. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 1. The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda under new business was a home occupation application by Celeste Breaux to establish a photography studio in an R-1 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district at 401 Suthon Avenue. a) The Chairman recognized Celeste Breaux who stated she wished to have a photography studio in her home. b) Ms. Foreman discussed the Staff Report and stated Staff recommended approval due to the proposed home occupation complying with all zoning requirements and would not pose an adverse impact on surrounding residential properties. c) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mr. Ostheimer: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, approve the home occupation application to establish a photography studio at 401 Suthon Avenue. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 2. The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda under new business was a parking plan application by Shamrock Management, L.L.C. to create 78 parking spaces at 4800 LA Hwy a) The Chairman recognized Mr. Jeremy Kelly, Applicant, who requested approval of the parking plan for Shamrock Management, L.L.C. b) Ms. Foreman discussed the Staff Report and stated Staff recommended approval conditioned upon the applicant providing a site plan depicting all components of the required development criteria for construction in the overlay district. She also recommended, in the event the developer cannot meet every component of the overlay district, that the matter be brought back before the Zoning and Land Use Commission for subsequent review. Zoning & Land Use Commission July 17, 2008 Page 5

9 c) Mr. Elfert moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, approve the parking plan application as per Ms. Foreman s recommendations; approval conditioned upon the applicant providing a site plan depicting all components of the required development criteria for construction in the overlay district, as well as, in the event the developer cannot meet every component of the overlay district, that the matter be brought back before the Zoning and Land Use Commission for subsequent review. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Elfert. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 3. Planned Building Group Approvals: a) The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda under new business was an application by Terrebonne Parish School Board requested planned building group approval for the placement of a modular building containing eight (8) classrooms for Broadmoor School at 1010 Broadmoor Avenue. (1) Mr. Ken Rembert, Keneth L. Rembert Land Surveyors, discussed the request for planned building group. (2) Ms. Foreman discussed the Staff Report and stated Staff recommended approval due to the proposed development complying with the minimum standards for interior lighting, off-street parking, building spacing, and driveway requirements. (3) Clarification was given with regard to the number of buildings and classrooms existing and proposed. Discussion was held with regard to building new schools to rectify overcrowding in schools and the need for modular buildings. (4) Mr. Ostheimer moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, approve the planned building group for the placement of a modular building containing eight (8) classrooms for Broadmoor School at 1010 Broadmoor Avenue. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Ostheimer. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin and Ms. Williams; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. b) The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda under new business was an application by Terrebonne Parish School Board requested planned building group approval for the placement of a modular building containing eight (8) classrooms for Lisa Park School at 6639 Lisa Park Avenue. (1) Mr. Ken Rembert, Keneth L. Rembert Land Surveyors, discussed the request for planned building group. (2) Ms. Foreman discussed the Staff Report and stated Staff recommended approval due to the proposed development complying with the minimum standards for interior lighting, off-street parking, building spacing, and driveway requirements. (3) Mr. Ostheimer moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, approve the planned building group for the placement of a modular building containing eight (8) classrooms for Lisa Park School at 6639 Lisa Park Avenue. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Ostheimer. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin and Ms. Williams; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. Zoning & Land Use Commission July 17, 2008 Page 6

10 4. The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda under new business was a preliminary hearing to rezone from C-2 (General Commercial District) to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential), Lot 50 x 75 on west side of Authement Street bounded north by Hubert F. Belanger & wife, bounded south by Rouby J. Matherne; 114 Authement Street. a) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Ms. Williams: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, call a public hearing to rezone from C- 2 (General Commercial District) to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential), Lot 50 x 75 on west side of Authement Street bounded north by Hubert F. Belanger & wife, bounded south by Rouby J. Matherne; 114 Authement Street for Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. G. STAFF REPORT: None. H. COMMISSION COMMENTS: The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 1. Chairman s Comments: None. 2. Planning Commissioners Comments: None. I. PUBLIC Comments: None. J. Mr. Hebert moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT there being no further business to come before the Zoning and Land Use Commission, the meeting be adjourned at 7:17 p.m. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Hebert. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. Daniel J. Babin, Chairman Zoning & Land Use Commission Becky M. Becnel, Minute Clerk Zoning & Land Use Commission CERTIFICATION CERTIFIED TO BE A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ZONING AND LAND USE COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 17, PATRICK GORDON, DIRECTOR PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT Zoning & Land Use Commission July 17, 2008 Page 7

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54 MINUTES HOUMA-TERREBONNE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (HTRPC) MEETING OF JULY 17, 2008 A. The Chairman, Daniel Babin, called to order the regular meeting of June 19, 2008 of the Houma- Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission (HTRPC) at 7:22 p.m. in the Terrebonne Parish Council Meeting Room with the Invocation led by Dr. L. Arnold Budd Cloutier and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Ms. Marsha Williams. B. Upon Roll Call, present were: Beryl Amedée; Daniel Babin, Chairman; L. Arnold Budd Cloutier, Vice-Chairman; Richard Elfert; Carey Buddy Hebert; Keith Kurtz; Alex Ostheimer; and Marsha Williams, Secretary/Treasurer. Absent at the time of Roll Call were: John Navy. Also present were Leesa Foreman, Senior Planner and Laddie Freeman, Legal Advisor. Pat Gordon, Planning and Zoning Director had another engagement and would arrive at the meeting later. C. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: 1. Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mr. Kurtz: THAT the HTRPC accept the minutes, as written, for the Regional Planning Commission for the regular meeting of June 18, 2008 and for the special meeting of July 1, The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 2. Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mr. Kurtz: THAT the HTRPC accept the minutes, as written, for the Zoning & Land Use Commission for the regular meeting of June 19, The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. D. Ms. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Hebert: THAT the HTRPC emit payment for the July 17, 2008 invoices and approve the Treasurer s Report of June The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Ms. Williams. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. E. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Ms. Foreman read a letter from Alisa Champagne, Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyors, Inc., dated July 17, 2008 requesting D & B Mobile Home Park be removed from the agenda [See ATTACHMENT A]. F. APPLICATIONS: Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Ms. Amedée: THAT the HTRPC removed item F7 from the agenda as per the Developer s request. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 1. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by Rebecca Plantation, L.L.C. requesting approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for Rebecca Industrial Complex, Subdivision of Tracts D, N, & P within Rebecca Plantation. a) The Chairman recognized Mr. Ken Pitre, Schriever Fire District, expressed the need for a wider road to accommodate vehicles entering and exiting the property as well as issues with regard to the water flow available to all structures on the property.

55 b) Ms. Amedée moved, seconded by Ms. Williams: THAT the Public Hearing be closed. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Ms. Amedée. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. c) Mr. Ben Elliot, T. Baker Smith, Inc., representing the Developer, discussed the location and division of property. d) Discussion was held with regard to the concerns of the Schriever Fire District, safety and emergency concerns, the pond with a possible bridge over it, and extending the street to the property line. The Chairman recognized Mr. Jimmy Ledet, T. Baker Smith, Inc. in order to help clarify the issues of concern. e) Mr. Ostheimer moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC grant preliminary approval of Process C, Major Subdivision for Rebecca Industrial Complex, Subdivision of Tracts D, N, & P within Rebecca Plantation granting a variance on the cross street requirements due to the depth and width of the pond which will be depicted on the plat at 1,500 from its origin from the entrance road and conditioned that the proposed north road extension be extended all the way to the property line and the plat be revised as necessary to reflect that and provided all utility letters are submitted prior to engineering. f) Discussion was held with regard to the Master Plan for the area that was previously approved. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Ostheimer. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 2. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by Karen Cox requesting approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for the Division of Property belonging to Karen Cox. a) The Chairman recognized Paul Ellender, 4263A Bayou Black Drive, who disputed the lot lines as depicted on the plat. b) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Ms. Williams: THAT the Public Hearing be closed. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. c) Mr. Wesley Woodard, 4107 Bayou Black Drive, representing Ms. Cox, discussed the location and division of property. d) Ms. Foreman discussed the Staff Report and stated Staff recommended conditional approval provided upon installation of a fire hydrant 250 from the property, a detailed drainage plan depicted on the plat, Parcel A being attached to frontage property belonging to Karen Cox, and submittal of all utility letters. e) Discussion was held with regard to the confusing layout of the property and plat. f) Ms. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Ostheimer: THAT the HTRPC table the application for Process D, Minor Subdivision for the Division of Property belonging to Karen Cox until the next regular meeting of August 21, 2008 so that we can have a clearer map drawn of this division of land and all these lines are cleared up so that we could understand it. g) Discussion was held with regard to the location of the swale ditch and lot lines. Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission July 17, 2008 Page 2

56 h) Ms. Foreman suggested meeting with Mr. Woodard to address the concerns brought up for the next meeting. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Ms. Williams. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 3. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by Lawrence Boquet requesting approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for the Survey of Tracts A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, & A-6, A Redivision of Property belonging to Lawrence J. Boquet, Jr., et ux. a) The Chairman recognized Mr. Ray Boudwin, who disputed property ownership. b) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Ms. Williams: THAT the Public Hearing be closed. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. c) Mr. Ken Rembert, Keneth L. Rembert Land Surveyors, representing Mr. Boquet, discussed the location and division of property. d) Ms. Foreman discussed the Staff Report and stated Staff recommended approval provided upon the installation of an additional fire hydrant or the relocation of the proposed fire hydrant and that all Waterworks and Board of Health letters are submitted clearing the minor subdivision. e) Mr. Rembert informed Ms. Foreman that the Board of Health letter had come in favorable. f) Discussion was held with Mr. Freeman regarding the property and it s rightful owner. g) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mr. Ostheimer: THAT the HTRPC grant approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for the Survey of Tracts A-1, A-2, A- 3, A-4, A-5, & A-6, A Redivision of Property belonging to Lawrence J. Boquet, Jr., et ux conditioned upon Staff s recommendations; the fire hydrant be relocated and all utility letters be received. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 4. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by BESH, L.L.C. requesting approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for Fisherman s Retreat South (Lots 1 thru 29), Property belonging to BESH, L.L.C. a) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Ms. Williams: THAT the Public Hearing be closed. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. b) Mr. Ken Rembert, Keneth L. Rembert Land Surveyors, representing the developer, discussed the location and division of property. c) Ms. Foreman discussed the Staff Report and stated Staff recommended conditional approval provided fire hydrants and lights are installed in compliance with the subdivision regulations. She noted all utility letters were received. d) Discussion was held with regard to wastewater disposal and recommendations to the Council of the same. Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission July 17, 2008 Page 3

57 e) Mr. Ostheimer moved, seconded by Hebert: THAT the HTRPC grant approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for the Fisherman s Retreat South (Lots 1 thru 29), Property belonging to BESH, L.L.C. as per Staff s recommendations; fire hydrants and lights are installed in compliance with the subdivision regulations and submittal of all utility letters. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Ostheimer. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 5. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by Cropland Investment Group, L.L.C. requesting approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for Energy Center of Southeast Louisiana, Addendum No. 1, Property of Cropland Investment Group, L.L.C. a) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Ms. Williams: THAT the Public Hearing be closed. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. b) Mr. Ken Rembert, Keneth L. Rembert Land Surveyors, representing the developer, discussed the location and division of property. c) Ms. Foreman discussed the Staff Report and stated Staff recommended approval conditioned upon the installation of a fire hydrant within the requirements of the subdivision regulations. She also noted all utility letters were received. d) Mr. Kurtz moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC grant approval of the application for Process D, Minor Subdivision for Energy Center of Southeast Louisiana, Addendum No. 1, Property of Cropland Investment Group, L.L.C. conditioned fire hydrants are installed and utility letters are received. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Kurtz. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 6. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by Maurice Mouton requesting approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for the Redivision of Property belonging to Maurice Mouton, et al, or assigns. a) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Ms. Williams: THAT the Public Hearing be closed. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. b) Mr. Galen Bollinger, Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyors, Inc., discussed the location and division of property. c) Ms. Foreman discussed the Staff Report and stated Staff recommended approval conditioned upon the issues the Board of Health currently have with the development are resolved prior to any acts of sale being finalized or the approval being granted. d) Discussion was held with regard to the existing mobile home/campers on the property and approval of such. Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission July 17, 2008 Page 4

58 e) Mr. Ostheimer moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC tabled the application for Process D, Minor Subdivision for Redivision of Property belonging to Maurice Mouton, et al, or assigns. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Ostheimer. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 7. WITHDRAWN. D & B Mobile Home Park, No. 2 [See ATTACHMENT A]. 8. The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda was an application by Ciera Development Company, Inc. requesting final approval for Process C, Major Subdivision for Fe si Court Subdivision. a) Mr. Clay Breaud, GSE and Associates, Inc., on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Engineering Division, read a letter concerning the punch list items for the development [See ATTACHMENT B]. b) Mr. David Waitz, David A. Waitz Engineering and Surveying, Inc., representing the Developer, stated they would comply with all items on the punch list. c) Mr. Ostheimer moved, seconded by Ms. Williams: THAT the HTRPC grant final approval for Process C, Major Subdivision for Fe si Court Subdivision conditioned that all items on the list are addressed and verified by the appropriate parish representatives that they have been complete before the plat is signed off by the Planning Department. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Ostheimer. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 9. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by GBR Properties, Inc. requesting approval for Process C, Major Subdivision for GBR Office Park. a) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Ms. Williams: THAT the Public Hearing be closed. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. b) Mr. Kevin Rizzo, T. Baker Smith, Inc., discussed the location and division of property. He stated the street would remain private. c) Ms. Foreman discussed the Staff Report and stated Staff recommended conditional approval provided the lots would be developed along a private hard surfaced roadway within a 30 road right-of-way, utilities would not be located within the 30 road/utility servitude, a 12 waterline would be required for a commercial development with fire hydrants located over 300 as specified by Waterworks, the driveway changed from the original layout to avoid the conflict with the South Louisiana Bank Servitude of Passage, and a detailed separation must be designed at engineering between their private roadway and the bank s driveway. d) Discussion was held with regard to the Bank s acceptance of the proposed layout and design of the separation at the engineering stage. e) Mr. Ostheimer moved: THAT the HTRPC grant preliminary approval of Process C, Major Subdivision for GBR Office Park conditioned that the street right-of-way be adjusted on the map to show 40 from the back property line of Parcel B-1 which is occupied by Advance Auto Parts and that they have a variance from the 60 normally required to that 40 in that area and that they be granted a variance from the 60 to 30 right-of-way from the entrance at the front alongside Parcel B-1 as long as the 10 of utility servitudes are located adjacent to the street and development is restricted on those utility servitudes, and they be allowed to locate the utility lines within the street right-of-way as long as they are not under the street except where they cross Wall Court. Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission July 17, 2008 Page 5

59 f) The Chairman requested Mr. Ostheimer to repeat his motion. g) Mr. Ostheimer moved, seconded by Ms. Williams: THAT the HTRPC grant them a variance from the required 60 right-of-way to a 40 right-of-way from the property line of the back of B-1 to the back property line and to grant them a variance from 60 to 30 from the highway to the back property line of Parcel B-1 and to allow them to located the utilities with to grant the front servitude from 60 to 30 provided there is a 10 utility servitude alongside the street and there s some restriction on that, that the utilities are allowed to be located in the street right-of-way as long as they are not under the concrete except where they cross Wall Court and the reason for the variance is that the average length of Financial Court is less than 600 and 65% of the frontage along the street are approximately 65% is already developed. H. STAFF REPORT: None. The Chairman called for a vote on the repeated motion offered by Mr. Ostheimer. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: Mr. Elfert; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. I. Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mr. Hebert: THAT the HTRPC acknowledge for the record the following Administrative Approvals Plan showing Tract "A" & Tract "B" being a portion of Revised Lot 75 of Crescent Plantation Subdivision and Lot 48 & Lot 49 of Mulberry Farm Subdivision, Property belonging to Poule D'eau Properties, L.L.C., Sections 48, 49, & 104, T17S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA 2. Plan of Revised Lot B & Revised Lot C-1, A Division of Property for Horace Sevin, et als, Section 76, T20S-R18E, Terrebonne Parish, LA 3. Map showing the Redivision of Lot 1, Block 8 of Addendum No. 6 to Oakshire Manor Subdivision, Section 9, T16S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA 4. Plat showing Survey and Resubdivision of Lots 4 and 5, Block 1 into Lots 4-A & 5-A, Block 1, Section 95, T20S-R18E and T21S-R18E, Terrebonne Parish, LA 5. Plan showing Revised Lots 4 & 5 of Block 2 of Addendum No. 1 to Henry's Subdivision, Property of LL-PAC Properties, L.L.C., Sections 56 & 57, T16S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA 6. Plan showing Revised Lot 5-A & Lot 5-B, A Redivision of Lot 5 of Block 2 of Addendum No. 1 to Henry's Subdivision, Property of LL-PAC Properties, L.L.C., Sections 56 & 57, T16S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA 7. Revision of Lot Lines between Tract 1, Tract 2, & Tract 11 of the Leo Jos. Callahan Estate belonging to Evelyn Hebert Gondron, Section 8, T14S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: Mr. Elfert; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. J. COMMISSION COMMENTS: 1. CHAIRMAN S COMMENTS: a) The Chairman commented on the Commission as a whole getting stronger and asking questions that need to be addressed. 2. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS: a) Dr. Cloutier requested a special meeting on the fourth Thursday in August in order to address issues regarding multiple homes on one (1) lot, more than (2) mobile homes on lots, community sewerage, entrances/exits to subdivisions, etc. Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mr. Ostheimer: THAT the HTRPC have a special meeting on August 28, 2008 to discuss matters relative to subdivision regulations to be ultimately brought to the Subdivision Regulations Review Committee and/or Parish Council. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: Mr. Elfert; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission July 17, 2008 Page 6

60 b) Mr. Ostheimer requested an update from Mr. Freeman regarding the new ethics changes. Mr. Freeman stated he and Ms. Courtney Alcock, Parish Attorney, agree that the document is poorly written and everyone should assume they are covered under the changes until there would be a former ruling stating otherwise. K. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. L. Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Ms. Williams: THAT there being no further business to come before the Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission, the meeting be adjourned at 9:20 p.m. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedée, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, and Mr. Ostheimer; NAYS: Mr. Elfert; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Navy. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. Becky M. Becnel, Minute Clerk Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission July 17, 2008 Page 7

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