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 JUNE 19, 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 April 24, 2008 and for the Regular Meeting of May 15, 2008 D. COMMUNICATIONS E. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. a) Public Hearing Rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to C-6 (Light Commercial District), Lots 1A & 2A, Block 28 of the Redivision of Tract B-5 of Sugar Mill Olde Towne, located in Section 102, T17S-R17E; Rutter Land Company, Applicant b) Action on Public Hearing 2. a) Public Hearing Rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to C-2 (General Commercial District), Lots 1A, 2A, & 3A, Block 27 of Redivision of Tract B-5 of Sugar Mill Olde Towne, located in Section 102, T17S-R17E; Rutter Land Company, Applicant b) Action on Public Hearing 3. a) Public Hearing Rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to C-6 (Light Commercial District), Lots 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and a portion of Lot 29, Block 1, as depicted on the Sugar Mill Olde Towne Master Plan, specifically being a portion of Tract B-5 of Sugar Mill Olde Towne, Section 102, T17S-R17E; Rutter Land Company, Applicant b) Action on Public Hearing 4. a) Public Hearing Rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to C-2 (General Commercial District), a portion of Tract B-5 of Sugar Mill Olde Towne, Section 102, T17S-R17E; Rutter Land Company, Applicant b) Action on Public Hearing F. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Home Occupation Approval(s): a) Establish beauty salon in an R-1 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District; 748 East Woodlawn Ranch Road; Suzanne C. Wunstell, applicant b) Establish photography studio in an R-1 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District; Lot 7, Block 13, Crescent Park Subdivision; 517 Crescent Boulevard; Celeste Breaux, applicant

2 2. Parking Plan Approval: a) Wingate Inn Hotel; 1835 Martin Luther King Boulevard; Steven Le and Kimberly Hoang, applicants 3. Preliminary Hearing(s): a) 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; 625 Gabasse Street; Kevin Rizzo, applicant, and call a Public Hearing on said matter for Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. b) Rezone from OL (Open Land) to C-2 (General Commercial) 4.00 acres tract; located along St. Louis Canal Road in Section 94, T17S-R17E; Warrence Bennett, Sr., applicant, and call a Public Hearing on said matter for Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. c) Rezone from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential, Low Density) Lot 1, Block 3, Pine Ridge Subdivision; corner of Grace and Deborah Streets; Brandon Lambert, owner, and call a Public Hearing on said matter for Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. d) Rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to C-3 (Neighborhood Commercial) Tracts 1 & 2, Savanne Estates, 1739 & 1803 Savanne Road; Gilbert & Theresa Porche, Applicants, and call a Public Hearing on said matter for Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. F. STAFF REPORT G. COMMISSION COMMENTS: 1. Chairman s Comments 2. Planning Commissioners Comments H. PUBLIC COMMENTS I. 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 April 24, 2008 and for the Regular Meeting of May 15, Zoning & Land Use Commission Minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 24, 2008 and for the Regular Meeting of May 15, 2008 D. APPROVE EMITTENCE OF PAYMENT FOR JUNE 19, 2008 INVOICES AND TREASURER S REPORT OF MAY 2008 E. COMMUNICATIONS F. OLD BUSINESS: 1. a) Subdivision: GBR Office Park Approval Requested: Process C, Major Subdivision-Preliminary Location: Section 101, T17S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA Government Districts: Council District 5, Bayou Cane District Developer: GBR Properties, Inc. Surveyor: T. Baker Smith, Inc. b) Consider Approval of Said Application G. APPLICATIONS: 1. a) Public Hearing Subdivision: Division of Property owned by Arnold J. Miller to be purchased by Shell Pipeline Company, LP Approval Requested: Process D, Minor Subdivision Location: Section 21, T17S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA Government Districts: Council District 5 / Coteau Fire District Developer: Shell Pipeline Company, LP Surveyor: T. Baker Smith, Inc. b) Consider Approval of Said Application HTRPC Agenda June 19, 2008 Page 2

3 2. a) Public Hearing Subdivision: Survey of Lots 4-A & 4-B, A Redivision of Lot 4, Aragon Acres Subdivision Approval Requested: Process D, Minor Subdivision Location: Section 8, T18S-R19E, Terrebonne Parish, LA Government Districts: Council District 9 / Montegut-Pointe-Aux-Chenes Fire District Developer: Donald J. Normand Surveyor: Keneth L. Rembert Land Surveyors b) Consider Approval of Said Application 3. a) Public Hearing Subdivision: Survey of Lots 122-A & 122-B, A Redivision of Lot 122 of Tract "C", Robinson Canal Campsites Approval Requested: Process D, Minor Subdivision Location: Section 82, T20S-R18E, Terrebonne Parish, LA Government Districts: Council District 9 / Little Caillou Fire District Developer: Julie Broussard Surveyor: Keneth L. Rembert Land Surveyors b) Consider Approval of Said Application 4. a) Public Hearing Subdivision: Survey of Tracts "1-A-1", "1-A-2", & "1-A-3", A Redivision of Revised Lot 1-A belonging to Residences at Highpoint, L.L.C. Approval Requested: Process D, Minor Subdivision Location: Sections 6 & 7, T16S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA Government Districts: Council District 4 / Bayou Cane Fire District Developer: Residence of Highpoint, L.L.C.; % DFS of Houma, L.L.C., David F. Stapleton Surveyor: Keneth L. Rembert Land Surveyors b) Consider Approval of Said Application 5. a) Public Hearing Subdivision: North Terrebonne Commercial Park, Addendum No. 1 Approval Requested: Process D, Minor Subdivision Location: Sections 3 & 4, T16S-R16E and Section 4, T16S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA Government Districts: Council District 2 / Schriever Fire District Developer: North Terrebonne Investors, L.L.C., % Mr. Ronald J. Shaw Surveyor: Milford & Associates, Inc. b) Consider Approval of Said Application 6. a) Subdivision: Sugarland Subdivision, Addendum No. 4 Approval Requested: Process C, Major Subdivision-Engineering Location: Sections 132 & 133, T15S-R16E, Terrebonne Parish, LA Government Districts: Council District 6 / Schriever Fire District Developer: Development Ventures, L.L.C., % Mr. Gil Hebert Engineer: Milford & Associates, Inc. b) Consider Approval of Said Application 7. a) Subdivision: Crescent Park Subdivision Approval Requested: Process C, Major Subdivision-Engineering Location: Sections 81 & 94, T17S-R16E, Terrebonne Parish, LA Government Districts: Council District 6 / Schriever Fire District Developer: Bret Rutledge & Brett Casey, M.D. Engineer: David A. Waitz Engineering and Surveying, Inc. b) Consider Approval of Said Application 8. a) Subdivision: Southern Comfort Harbor Approval Requested: Process C, Major Subdivision-Engineering Location: Section 37, T20S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA Government Districts: Council District 7 / Grand Caillou Fire District Developer: Southern Comfort Harbor, L.L.C., c/o Bernie Turner Engineer: Compliance Consultants, Inc., % Mr. Mike Montoya b) Consider Approval of Said Application HTRPC Agenda June 19, 2008 Page 3

4 9. a) Subdivision: Cocodrie Cove Subdivision, Phase 3 Approval Requested: Process C, Major Subdivision-Final Location: Section 86, T21S-R18E, Terrebonne Parish, LA Government Districts: Council District 9 / Little Caillou Fire District Developer: Coco Partners, L.L.C., % John L. Glover Engineer: Milford & Associates, Inc. b) Consider Approval of Said Application H. STAFF REPORT 1. Planning Commissioner s Training; Friday June 20, 2008, East Jefferson Regional Library I. ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS: 1. Shift of Lot Lines belonging to Clarence LeBlanc, Jr., et ux, Section 87, T16S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA 2. Map Showing Lot Extensions 14A, 15A, & 16A of Property belonging to Ivy Paul Bernard, et al, Section 4, T17S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA 3. Survey of Revised Tract 13 belonging to Landscape Logistics, L.L.C., et als, Section 36, T17S-R16E, Terrebonne Parish, LA 4. Survey of Revised Lots 22 & 23, Block 1 of Hollywood Home Sites Subdivision, Section 5, T17S- R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA 5. Plan Showing Property Line Adjustment between Cropland Investment Group, L.L.C. and Southland International of Louisiana, Inc., Section 4, T16S-R16E and Section 4, T16S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA 6. Redivision of Lot 15, Block 3 of Barrow Subdivision, Section 105, T17S-R17E, Terrebronne, LA 7. Survey of Revised Tract 3B-2, Property belonging to Mary Frederick Olivier, et als, Section 65, T19S- R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA 8. Survey showing Lot Line Shift between Parcels 3 & 4 belonging to Donny James & Jolie Folse Legendre being a portion of Lot 33A, Isle of Cuba Plantation 9. Survey of Revised Lots 5 & 6, Reeves Campsites, Section 92, T20S-R18E, Terrebonne Parish, LA J. COMMISSION COMMENTS: 1. Chairman s Comments 2. Planning Commissioners Comments K. PUBLIC COMMENTS L. ADJOURN HTRPC Agenda June 19, 2008 Page 4

5 MINUTES HOUMA-TERREBONNE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (HTRPC) ZONING & LAND USE COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 24, 2008 A. The Chairman called the meeting of April 24, 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: Daniel Babin, Chairman; L.A. Budd Cloutier, Vice-Chairman; Carey Buddy Hebert; Keith Kurtz; John Navy; and Marsha Williams, Secretary/Treasurer. Absent at the time of Roll Call were: Mr. Richard Elfert and Mr. Alex Ostheimer. Also present were Patrick Gordon, Planning & Zoning Director; Leesa Foreman, Senior Planner; and Laddie Freeman, Legal Advisor. C. Mr. Hebert moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: 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 March 20, The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Hebert. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. D. COMMUNICATIONS: None. E. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Planned Building Group Approval: a) The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda under new business was a planned building group application by Baldone Real Estate for residential storage units at Chateau Creole Apartments, 273 Monarch Drive. 2. Planning Approval: (1) The Chairman recognized Mr. Mike Dupre, 213 Henry Clay Drive, representative for Baldone Real Estate, stated they wished to construct residential storage units for the tenants. (2) Ms. Foreman discussed the Staff Report and recommended approval due to the proposed development complying with the minimum standards for interior lighting, off-street parking, building spacing, and driveway requirements. (3) Discussion was held with regard to walk-through access to the storage units. (4) Mr. Hebert moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, approve the planned building group application for Chateau Creole Apartments, residential storage, 273 Monarch Drive. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Hebert. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. a) The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda under new business was a planning approval application by Henry Knightshead for the construction of a church with a cemetery in the rear, Lot 3, Block 2, Woodlawn Ranch Acres, Addendum No. 3, 3830 LA Hwy. 56. (1) The Chairman recognized Reverend Henry Knightshead, 105 Trellis Street, Chauvin, who stated they had a growing church and needed a place to bury people and the cemetery would be fenced in. (2) The Chairman recognized Mr. Earl Hicks, Houma-Terrebonne Airport Commission, East Main Street, who stated he had no objection to the church and cemetery but wanted to make the church aware of noise from the airport runways. Rev. Knightshead stated he was aware. (3) Discussion was held with regard to notification of the State Cemetery Board to get approval on the cemetery.

6 3. Preliminary Hearings: (4) Rev. Knightshead stated he was waiting to contact the Board after he received approval from the Commission. (5) Ms. Foreman discussed the Staff Report and stated Staff recommended approval due to the proposed development complying with the minimum standards for the granting of planning approval. (6) Mr. Navy moved, seconded by Mr. Hebert and Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, approve the planning approval application for the construction of a church with a cemetery in the rear, Lot 3, Block 2, Woodlawn Ranch Acres, Addendum No. 3, 3830 LA Hwy. 56. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Navy. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. a) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mrs. Williams: THAT the HTRPC call a public hearing to Rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to R-2 (Two- Family Residential) Lots 5 & 6, Block 7, Boykin Subdivision, 102 St. John Street; Tiffany T. Pledger, Applicant, and call a Public Hearing on said matter for Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. b) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mr. Navy: THAT the HTRPC call a public hearing to Rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial) Lot 1, Block 3, Daigle Place Subdivision, 7731 Park Avenue; Bradley A. Doyle, Applicant, and call a Public Hearing on said matter for Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. F. STAFF REPORT: None. G. COMMISSION COMMENTS: The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 1. Chairman s Comments: None. 2. Planning Commissioners Comments: None. H. PUBLIC Comments: None. I. 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 6:23 p.m. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Hebert. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. 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 APRIL 24, PATRICK GORDON, DIRECTOR PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT Zoning & Land Use Commission April 24, 2008 Page 2

7 MINUTES HOUMA-TERREBONNE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (HTRPC) ZONING & LAND USE COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 15, 2008 A. The Chairman called the meeting of May 15, 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. Alex Ostheimer. B. Upon Roll Call, present were: Ms. Beryl Amedee, Daniel Babin, Chairman; L.A. Budd Cloutier, Vice-Chairman; Mr. Richard Elfert; John Navy; Mr. Alex Ostheimer; and Marsha Williams, Secretary/Treasurer. Absent at the time of Roll Call were: Mr. Carey Buddy Hebert and Mr. Keith Kurtz. Also present were Patrick Gordon, Planning & Zoning Director; Leesa Foreman, Senior Planner; and Laddie Freeman, Legal Advisor. The Chairman introduced and welcomed Ms. Beryl Amedee to the Commission. C. The minutes for the regular meeting of April 24, 2008 were not complete as of this time and would be presented at the next meeting of June 19, D. COMMUNICATIONS: None. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by Tiffany T. Pledger to rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to R-2 (Two-Family Residential), Lots 5 & 6, Block 7, Boykin Subdivision, 102 St. John Street. a) The Chairman recognized Mr. Randolph LeBlanc, 208 Boykin Street, who stated they liked their neighborhood as it was, a single-family residential neighborhood, that had no existing problems. b) The Chairman recognized Ms. Rosena Thompson, 109 St. John Street, who expressed concerns of bringing a multi-development in their neighborhood with drugs, loud music, etc., lower property values, crime, etc. c) The Chairman recognized Ms. Tiffany T. Pledger, P.O. Box 1188, Houma, Applicant, who stated no intention of bringing the neighborhood down and wouldn t allow abandoned cars, crime, etc. to go on. She also stated new construction would bring the property values up. d) The Chairman recognized Ms. Helen Verret, 303 Boykin Street, who expressed concerns of their safety when new people come into the neighborhood though not intended. e) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mrs. 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: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. 2. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by Bradley A. Doyle to rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial) Lot 1, Block 3, Daigle Place Subdivision, 7731 Park Avenue. a) The Chairman recognized Ms. Barbara Picard, 139 Wilson Avenue, who expressed concerns of the proposed rezoning being a done deal and what type of building/business could be placed on the property if the attorney s office would burn down. b) The Chairman clarified that the proposed rezoning was not a done deal and Mr. Doyle resigned from the Commission prior to his purchasing the property and applying for a rezoning. c) Ms. Foreman discussed the C-2 zoning district and all allowable uses. She stated that if something should happen to the surrounding businesses in the existing C-2 zoning district, they could also be other uses. d) The Chairman recognized Mr. Brad Doyle, Applicant, who stated it was his intent to establish a law practice. He pointed out existing C-2 zoning districts through to Terrebonne General Hospital. He stated he did clear out some brush that hid supposed illegal activity and with permission of his neighbor. He spoke

8 F. NEW BUSINESS: of his intentions to make the property look as it did in He stated his original intention of having the property rezoned to C-3 (Neighborhood Commercial) but was advised, due to consistency, to rezone to C-2 like the adjacent neighbors. e) The Chairman recognized Ms. Paulette Frederick, 126 Central Avenue, who inquired about further property being rezoned after if this property would be rezoned and expressed concerns of having more businesses in their neighborhood. f) The Chairman recognized Mr. Charles Frederick, 126 Central Avenue, who expressed concerns of protecting their property. g) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mrs. 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: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. 1. Action on Public Hearing(s): a) The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda under new business was action on the public hearing for an application by Tiffany T. Pledger to rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to R-2 (Two-Family Residential), Lots 5 & 6, Block 7, Boykin Subdivision, 102 St. John Street. (1) Ms. Foreman discussed the Staff Report and stated Staff recommended denial of the rezoning request due to the proposed rezoning and indicated future land use being in conflict with the surrounding single-family residential land uses which have been in existence for over 40 years. She stated conditions in the area have not changed to warrant a change in the proposed zoning classifications. (2) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mrs. Williams: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, recommend denial of the application to rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to R-2 (Two-Family Residential), Lots 5 & 6, Block 7, Boykin Subdivision, 102 St. John Street to the Terrebonne Parish Council. (3) Discussion was held with regard to placing one (1) house per lot in an R- 1 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. b) The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda under new business was action on the public hearing for an application by Bradley A. Doyle to rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial) Lot 1, Block 3, Daigle Place Subdivision, 7731 Park Avenue. (1) Ms. Foreman discussed the Staff Report and stated Staff recommended approval of the rezoning request due to the extension of the C-2 zoning district being in conformity with the general commercial conditions in the immediate surrounding area. She stated the conditions in the area have transitioned over the last several years to warrant a change in the zoning classification of the property. (2) Mr. Ostheimer allowed Mr. Doyle to approach the podium, under his time, to state that he did purchase the property from Tulane University. (3) Mr. Ostheimer discussed the surrounding zoning districts and rezoning the property to C-3 (Neighborhood Commercial) as Mr. Doyle originally intended. (4) Mr. Navy discussed the suggestion by Mr. Ostheimer and stated a compromise between Mr. Doyle and the neighbors by rezoning to C-3. (5) Ms. Foreman discussed C-2 versus C-3 zoning districts. Zoning & Land Use Commission May 15, 2008 Page 2

9 2. Preliminary Hearing: (6) Mr. Ostheimer moved, seconded by Mr. Elfert: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, recommend approval of the application to rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to C-3 (Neighborhood Commercial) Lot 1, Block 3, Daigle Place Subdivision, 7731 Park Avenue to the Terrebonne Parish Council. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Ostheimer. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. a) The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda under new business was a preliminary hearing to rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to C-3 (Neighborhood Commercial) Tracts 1, 2, & 3, Savanne Estates, 1739 Savanne Road. F. STAFF REPORT: None. G. COMMISSION COMMENTS: (1) Ms. Foreman requested the preliminary hearing be continued until the next meeting due to not receiving all of the information needed from the applicant to go to a public hearing and begin advertisements. (2) Mr. Ostheimer moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, continue the preliminary hearing to rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to C-3 (Neighborhood Commercial) Tracts 1, 2, & 3, Savanne Estates, 1739 Savanne Road until the next regular meeting of June 19, Chairman s Comments: None. 2. Planning Commissioners Comments: The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Ostheimer. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. a) Mr. Ostheimer requested Staff to place the action on public hearing immediately after the corresponding public hearing on the agenda in the future. b) Mr. Ostheimer moved, seconded by Mr. Navy: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, deviate, add-on to the agenda, and consider setting four (4) public hearings for June 19, 2008 to consider rezoning in Sugar Mill Olde Towne, Rutter Land Company, Inc. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Ostheimer. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. (1) Ms. Foreman stated the matter came before Staff last minute and felt the need to facilitate a request from Rutter Land Company, Inc. She requested the Commission to conduct a preliminary hearing and call a Public Hearing for Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. for four (4) rezoning requests by Rutter Land Company, Inc. as described in a memo to the Chairman [See ATTACHMENT A]. The four (4) rezoning requests are as follows: (i) Rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to C-6 (Light Commercial District), Lots 1 & 2, Block 28 of the Redivision of Tract B-5 of Sugar Mill Olde Towne, located in Section 102, T17S-R17E, Rutter Land Company, Inc., Applicant (ii) Rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to C-2 (General Commercial District), Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block 27 of Redivision of Tract B-5 of Sugar Mill Olde Towne, located in Section 102, T17S-R17E, Rutter Land Company, Inc., Applicant (iii) Rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to C-6 (Light Commercial District), Lots 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, Zoning & Land Use Commission May 15, 2008 Page 3

10 H. PUBLIC Comments: None. and a portion of Lot 29, Block 1, as depicted on the Sugar Mill Olde Towne Master Plan, specifically being a portion of Tract B- 5 of Sugar Mill Olde Towne, Section 102, T17S-R17E, Rutter Land Company, Inc., Applicant (iv) Rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to C-2 (General Commercial District), a portion of Tract B-5 of Sugar Mill Olde Towne, Section 102, T17S-R17E, Rutter Land Company, Inc. Mr. Ostheimer moved, seconded by Mr. Elfert: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning and Land Use Commission, close the preliminary hearing on the four (4) items and that a public hearing on the said four (4) items be scheduled for the June 19, 2008 meeting at 6:00 p.m. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Ostheimer. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. I. Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mrs. Williams: THAT there being no further business to come before the Zoning and Land Use Commission, the meeting be adjourned at 6:56 p.m. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. 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 MAY 15, PATRICK GORDON, DIRECTOR PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT Zoning & Land Use Commission May 15, 2008 Page 4

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51 MINUTES HOUMA-TERREBONNE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (HTRPC) MEETING OF APRIL 24, 2008 A. The Chairman, Daniel Babin, called to order the regular meeting of April 24, 2008 of the Houma- Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission (HTRPC) at 6:28 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 Mr. Carey Buddy Hebert. B. Upon Roll Call, present were: Daniel Babin, Chairman; L. Arnold Budd Cloutier, Vice- Chairman; Carey Buddy Hebert; Keith Kurtz; John Navy; and Marsha Williams, Secretary/Treasurer. Absent at the time of Roll Call were: Richard Elfert and Alex Ostheimer. Also present were Patrick Gordon, Planning and Zoning Director and Laddie Freeman, Legal Advisor. C. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: 1. Mr. Hebert moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC accept the minutes, as written, for the Regional Planning Commission for the regular meeting of March 20, The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Hebert. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 2. Mrs. Williams moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC accept the minutes, as written, for the Zoning & Land Use Commission for the regular meeting of March 20, The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mrs. Williams. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. D. Ms. Williams moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC emit payment for the April 24, 2008 invoices and approve the Treasurer s Report of March The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mrs. Williams. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. E. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Mr. Gordon read a letter from Acadia Land Surveying, L.L.C. to the Commission requesting to withdraw the Resubdivision of Lots 4 & 5, Cocodrie by Camp Fisheye, L.L.C. from consideration [See ATTACHMENT A]. a) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mr. Hebert: THAT the HTRPC remove Item F1 as per the Developer s request. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 2. Mr. Gordon read a letter from Milford & Associates, Inc. dated April 14, 2008 requesting to table the engineering application for St. Agnes Estates until the next regular meeting of May 15, 2008 [See ATTACHMENT B]. a) Mr. Hebert moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC table Item F2 and place on the agenda for the next regular meeting of May 15, 2008 as per the Developer s request. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Hebert. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED.

52 3. Mr. Gordon read a letter from Milford & Associates, Inc. dated April 14, 2008 requesting to table the engineering application for Energy Center of Southeast Louisiana until the next regular meeting of May 15, [See ATTACHMENT C]. F. OLD BUSINESS: a) Mr. Hebert moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC table Item F4 and place on the agenda for the next regular meeting of May 15, 2008 as per the Developer s request. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Hebert. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. Mr. Hebert moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC remove Old Business item F3 from the table and be considered at this time. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Hebert. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 1. WITHDRAWN [See ATTACHMENT A]; Survey and Resubdivision of Lots 4 and 5, Block 1 of Property formerly belonging to Burlington Resources into Lots 4-A, 5-A, & 5- B, Block 1 2. WITHDRAWN [See ATTACHMENT B]; St. Agnes Estates, Engineering 3. The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda under old business was an application by Cropland Investment Group, L.L.C. requesting conceptual and preliminary approval for Process C, Major Subdivision for Energy Center of Southeast Louisiana, Tract D, Redivision of Tract 2A, Cropland Investment Group, L.L.C. a) Mr. Gene Milford, Milford & Associates, Inc., representing the Developer, stated the plat was modified as per the concerns of the Commission at the prior meeting. b) Mr. Gordon discussed the Staff Report and stated Staff recommended conditional approval provided the Board of Health submits a letter removing their request to be held in abeyance. c) Mr. Hebert moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC grant conceptual and preliminary approval to Process C, Energy Center of Southeast Louisiana, Tract D, Redivision of Tract 2A, Cropland Investment Group, L.L.C. conditioned the Board of Health submits a letter removing their request to be held in abeyance. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Hebert. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 4. WITHDRAWN [See ATTACHMENT C]; Energy Center of Southeast Louisiana, Tract D, Redivision of Tract 2A, Cropland Investment Group, L.L.C., Engineering H. APPLICATIONS: 1. 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, Tract D, Redivision of Tract 2A, Cropland Investment Group, L.L.C. a) The Chairman recognized Mr. Ronald Shaw, 155 Autumn Drive, Developer, who stated there were prior issues with the fire chief in the area and have since been resolved. b) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mr. Hebert: THAT the Public Hearing be closed. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission April 24, 2008 Page 2

53 c) Mr. Gene Milford, Milford & Associates, Inc., representing the Developer, discussed the location and division of property. d) Mr. Gordon discussed the Staff Report and stated Staff recommended conditional approval provided a drainage plan is depicted on the plat. e) Discussion was held with regard to a master plan being submitted though it was not technically a third submittal of a major subdivision. f) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mr. Hebert: THAT the HTRPC grant approval of Process D, Minor Subdivision for Energy Center of Southeast Louisiana, Tract D, Redivision of Tract 2A, Cropland Investment Group, L.L.C. per Mr. Gordon s recommendations for a drainage plan to be depicted on the plat. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 2. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by K.S.I., L.L.C. requesting conceptual and preliminary approval for Process C, Major Subdivision for Sara Plantation. a) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mr. Hebert: THAT the Public Hearing be closed. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. b) Mr. Gene Milford, Milford & Associates, Inc., representing K.S.I., L.L.C., discussed the location and division. He stated the application was submitted previously with concerns of the entrance through the Prospect median and a separate tract that was now incorporated. c) Discussion was held with regard to the property being low and it being addressed by the Corps of Engineers and with a mitigation plan. d) Mr. Ken Schwaush, Developer, stated he had received approval from the Corps of Engineers and had fill placed on the property with more to come. e) Mr. Gordon stated Staff recommended approval with no conditions. f) Mr. Hebert moved, seconded by Mr. Navy: THAT the HTRPC grant conceptual and preliminary approval for Process C, Major Subdivision for Sara Plantation. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Hebert. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 3. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by GBR Properties, Inc. requesting preliminary approval for Process C, Major Subdivision for GBR Office Park. a) The Chairman recognized Mr. Mickey Thomas, 25 Asphodel, Board Member of South Louisiana Bank, who discussed a recorded cross servitude agreement in October 2007 and the plat submitted which is in violation of the agreement with regard to incoming/outgoing traffic lanes. b) Mr. Navy moved, seconded by Mr. Hebert: THAT the Public Hearing be closed. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Navy. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission April 24, 2008 Page 3

54 c) No one was present from T. Baker Smith, Inc. to represent the application. [A letter from T. Baker Smith, Inc., dated April 24, 2008, was received on April 25, 2008 indicating the Developer s wish to have the matter withdrawn from the agenda.] d) Discussion was held with regard to the utilities and previous indication that the utilities were on the North side of the property and being misled. Discussion ensued with regard to an initial letter from the Gas Department in objection, but later approved. e) Mr. Gordon suggested tabling the matter in order to resolve the driveway concerns between GBR Office Park and South Louisiana Bank. f) The Chairman recognized Mr. Michael Heck, 137 Thacker Drive, (representation not recorded), who indicated that the issues could be worked out between the two (2) parties. g) The Chairman stated that Mr. Chuck Weaver was not against the development but against the plat submitted with the indicated servitudes. h) Mr. Navy moved, seconded by Mrs. Williams: THAT the HTRPC table the preliminary application for Process C, Major Subdivision for GBR Office Park until the next regular meeting of May 15, 2008 in order to resolve the issues regarding the driveway. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Navy. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 4. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by Road Home Builders requesting conceptual approval for Process C, Major Subdivision for Oak Landing. a) Mr. Hebert moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the Public Hearing be closed. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Hebert. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. b) No one was present to represent the application. c) Mr. Gordon stated the Developer was interested in building condominiums behind Idlewild off of Vicari and recommended tabling the matter because no one was here to discuss. d) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mr. Hebert: THAT the HTRPC table the conceptual application for Process C, Major Subdivision for Oak Landing until the next regular meeting of May 15, The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 5. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by Rutter Land Company, Inc. requesting approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for the Redivision of Raw Land Tracts B-2, B-3, and B-5A into Tracts B-2, B-3, and B-5A. a) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mrs. Williams: THAT the Public Hearing be closed. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. b) Mr. Brandon Arceneaux, David A. Waitz Engineering and Surveying, Inc., representing the Developer, discussed the location and division of property. He stated they wished to remove the raw land classification. Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission April 24, 2008 Page 4

55 c) Mr. Gordon stated Staff recommended approval provided that all utility letters were received and fire hydrants are depicted on the plat within the required setbacks and/or install any fire hydrants that would be required. d) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mrs. Williams: THAT the HTRPC grant approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for the Redivision of Raw Land Tracts B-2, B-3, and B-5A into Tracts B-2, B-3, and B-5A per Mr. Gordon s recommendations that all utility letters were received and fire hydrants are depicted on the plat within the required setbacks and/or install any fire hydrants that would be required. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 6. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by MLK Investments, LLC requesting approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for Tract C-1-A of the Redivision of Tract C-1 of the Oscar Lirette Heirs. a) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mrs. Williams: THAT the Public Hearing be closed. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. b) Mr. Galen Bollinger, Charles L. McDonald Land Surveying, Inc., representing the Developer, discussed the location and division of property. c) Mr. Gordon stated Staff recommended conditional approval provided that a fire hydrant is installed. d) The Chairman informed Mr. Bollinger that a Master Plan may be required if they submit another application on the property as required on a third submittal. e) Discussion was held with regard to the Developer contacting Columbia Gulf with regard to a pipeline right-of-way on the property. f) Mr. Hebert moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC grant approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for Tract C-1-A of the Redivision of Tract C-1 of the Oscar Lirette Heirs conditioned upon a fire hydrant being installed within the correct distance and drainage calculations be submitted to the Engineering Division for review and/or approval. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Hebert. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 7. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by Charles Burrell, Sr. requesting approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for the Redivision of Property belonging to Charles Burrell, Sr. a) The Chairman recognized Mr. Bruce Verdun, 147 Tropical Court, who expressed concerns of the third mobile home being placed on the property, junk and debris on the property, and decreased property values. b) The Chairman recognized Mr. Carey Dean, 2510 West Main Street, who expressed concerns of the property not being kept up and the violation of having a third mobile home on the property. c) The Chairman recognized Ms. Lucretia McBride, 213 Eureka Drive, who wished to have a clean, orderly neighborhood. Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission April 24, 2008 Page 5

56 d) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mr. Hebert: THAT the Public Hearing be closed. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. e) Mr. Galen Bollinger, Charles L. McDonald Land Surveying, Inc., representing the Developer, discussed the location and division of property. f) Mr. Gordon stated Staff recommended conditional approval provided that the Board of Health issues were resolved and all junk and debris be removed from the property. g) Discussion was held with regard to there not being any elevations on the plat to determine the correct drainage flow. h) Discussion ensued with regard to the third mobile home, junk and debris, and the sewer. i) Upon the permission of the Chairman, Mr. Verdun discussed concerns of the third mobile home, drainage, shingles in the ditch, and citations issued to Mr. Burrell by LA DEQ. j) Clarification was given with regard to options to rectify the third mobile home by mobile home park approval or subdividing the lot. k) Mr. Hebert requested Staff to inspect the ditch for shingles as alleged by Mr. Verdun. l) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mrs. Williams and Mr. Hebert: THAT the HTRPC table the application for Process D, Minor Subdivision for Redivision of Property belonging to Charles Burrell, Sr. until the next regular meeting of May 15, 2008 in order to resolve issues concerning the Board of Health and cleaning of the property. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 8. The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda was an application by Walter Land Company requesting final approval for Process C, Major Subdivision for Denley-Grand Caillou Commercial Subdivision, Phase 2. a) Mr. Gene Milford, Milford and Associates, Inc., representing the Developer, was present. b) Mr. Brandon Arceneaux, David A. Waitz Engineering and Surveying, Inc., on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Engineering Division, read a letter stating there were no punch list items for the development [See ATTACHMENT D]. c) Mr. Hebert moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC grant final approval for Process C, Major Subdivision for Denley-Grand Caillou Commercial Subdivision, Phase 2. H. STAFF REPORT: None. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Hebert. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. 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 Map showing Tract A-1 belonging to K.S.I., Inc. and containing acres, Section 23, T17S-R18E, Terrebonne Parish, LA 2. Survey of Revised Lots 1 & 2, Block 4, Elizabeth Place Subdivision, Sections 8 & 105, T17S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission April 24, 2008 Page 6

57 3. Revised Tracts "A" and "B" being a Redivision of Proerty in the possession of Arlen A. Charpentier, Jr., Section 3, T18S-R19E and Sections 4 & 15, T18S-R18E, Terrebonne Parish, LA 4. Redivision of Tract B-5A of Sugar Mill Oide Towne and Lots 1, 2, & 3 of Block 27 and Lots 1 & 2, Block 28 into Lots 1A, 2A, & 3A, Block 27, Lots 1A & 2A, Block 28 and the remainder of Tract B-5A, Section 102, T17S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. J. OTHER BUSINESS: 1. The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda under other business was the discussion and possible action regarding the HTRPC officers. a) Mr. Freeman stated, after reading the meeting minutes of December when the election of officers was held, the minutes didn t clearly reflect that the vote of the Chairman received the majority (5 votes) of the entire commission. He stated things have been done appropriately since then but wished to have the minutes properly noted. b) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mr. Hebert and Mrs. Williams: THAT the HTRPC ratify and confirm Mr. Daniel J. Babin as the duly-elected chairman for the Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission for K. COMMISSION COMMENTS: The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 1. CHAIRMAN S COMMENTS: None. 2. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS: None. L. PUBLIC COMMENTS: 1. The Chairman recognized Ms. Lucretia McBride, 213 Eureka Drive, who expressed appreciation of publishing the agenda on the website and concerns of it not being published in the future. a) Mr. Gordon clarified that the agenda would still be posted on the website just not through the Novus Agenda Software. M. Mr. Hebert moved, seconded unanimously: THAT there being no further business to come before the Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission, the meeting be adjourned at 7:38 p.m. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Hebert. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Elfert and Mr. Ostheimer. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. Becky M. Becnel, Minute Clerk Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission April 24, 2008 Page 7

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62 MINUTES HOUMA-TERREBONNE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (HTRPC) MEETING OF MAY 15, 2008 A. The Chairman, Daniel Babin, called to order the regular meeting of May 15, 2008 of the Houma- Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission (HTRPC) at 7:00 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 Mrs. Marsha Williams. B. Upon Roll Call, present were: Beryl Amedee; Daniel Babin, Chairman; L. Arnold Budd Cloutier, Vice-Chairman; Richard Elfert; John Navy; Alex Ostheimer; and Marsha Williams, Secretary/Treasurer. Absent at the time of Roll Call were: Carey Buddy Hebert and Keith Kurtz. Also present were Patrick Gordon, Planning and Zoning Director and Laddie Freeman, Legal Advisor. C. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: The minutes for the regular meeting of April 24, 2008 were not complete as of this time and would be presented at the next meeting of June 19, D. Mrs. Williams moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC emit payment for the May 15, 2008 invoices and approve the Treasurer s Report of April The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mrs. Williams. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Mrs. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. E. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Mr. Gordon read a letter from Milford & Associates, Inc. to the Commission requesting to withdraw the engineering application for St. Agnes Estates Subdivision [See ATTACHMENT A]. F. OLD BUSINESS: a) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mrs. Williams: THAT the HTRPC withdraw St. Agnes Estates Subdivision from consideration as per the Developer s request. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Mrs. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 1. WITHDRAWN [See ATTACHMENT A]; St. Agnes Estates, Engineering Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mrs. Williams: THAT the HTRPC remove Old Business items F2 from the table and be considered at this time. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Mrs. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 2. The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda under old business was an application by Cropland Investment Group, L.L.C. requesting engineering approval for Process C, Major Subdivision for Energy Center of Southeast Louisiana, Tract D, Redivision of Tract 2A, Cropland Investment Group, L.L.C. a) Mr. Gene Milford, Milford & Associates, Inc., representing the Developer, was present to represent the application. b) Mr. Brandon Arceneaux, David A. Waitz Engineering and Surveying, Inc., on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Engineering Division, read a letter concerning the punch list items for the development [See ATTACHMENT B]. c) Mr. Gene Milford, Milford & Associates, Inc., stated they would resolve/comply with all items on the punch list. d) Mr. Ostheimer moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC grant engineering approval to Process C, Energy Center of Southeast Louisiana, Tract D, Redivision of Tract 2A, Cropland Investment Group, L.L.C. conditioned the

63 Developer comply/resolve all punch list items per David A. Waitz Engineering and Surveying, Inc. s letter dated May 15, The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Ostheimer. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Mrs. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mrs. Williams: THAT the HTRPC remove Old Business items F3 from the table and be considered at this time. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Mrs. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 3. The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda under old business was an application by Road Home Builders requesting conceptual approval for Process C, Major Subdivision for Oak Landing. a) Once again, no one was present to represent the application. b) Mr. Gordon stated the Developer was again not present to represent the application and recommended denying the application due to no representation. He stated if they were still interested in the project, they could re-apply. c) Mr. Ostheimer moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC deny the conceptual application for Process C, Major Subdivision for Oak Landing on the basis no one was present to answer questions and explain it and did not have adequate information to proceed. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Ostheimer. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Mrs. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mrs. Williams: THAT the HTRPC remove Old Business items F4 from the table and be considered at this time. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Mrs. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 4. The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda under old business was an application by Charles Burrell, Sr. requesting approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for the Redivision of Property belonging to Charles Burrell, Sr. a) Mr. Gordon stated Mr. Galen Bollinger, Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyors, was called away to another meeting, but Mr. Burrell was in the audience to give an update on the property. b) The Chairman recognized Mr. Charles Burrell, Sr., 109 Burrell Court, who stated three (3) trailer loads and one (1) were hauled away and intended to do the rest. c) Mr. Ostheimer cited from the regulations and stated the application could be approved conditionally upon cleaning up the property. d) Mr. Gordon stated Staff inspected the property and some junk and debris was removed but some still remained. He also stated issues with Board of Health and would need an approval letter of the same. e) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mr. Ostheimer: THAT the HTRPC grant approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for Redivision of Property belonging to Charles Burrell, Sr. conditioned per Mr. Gordon s recommendations; submittal of all utility letters to the Planning & Zoning Department, an approval letter from the Board of Health, and removal of all junk and debris from the property. f) Discussion was held with Mr. Burrell on the time limit he would need to remove the rest of the junk and debris. g) Mrs. Williams suggested Dr. Cloutier to amend his motion to include a (30)-day time limit. Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission May 15, 2008 Page 2

64 G. APPLICATIONS: h) MOTION AS AMENDED: Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mr. Ostheimer: THAT the HTRPC grant approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for Redivision of Property belonging to Charles Burrell, Sr. conditioned per Mr. Gordon s recommendations; submittal of all utility letters to the Planning & Zoning Department, an approval letter from the Board of Health, and removal of all junk and debris from the property and allow (30) days for completion. i) Upon questioning, Mr. Gordon stated if Mr. Burrell did not comply within (30) days, the utilities would not be turned on to the mobile home and the matter would be turned over to the Nuisance Abatement Division. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Mrs. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 1. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by Joshua P. Perque requesting approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for Lots 6-A and 6-B of Block 11 to the City of Houma. a) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mrs. Williams: THAT the Public Hearing be closed. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Mrs. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. 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. He stated one of the lots to be sub-standard in size and that he had an application in to the Board of Adjustments to rectify. c) Mr. Gordon stated the area was an older part of town but a neighborhood in transition and was being revitalized. He discussed the Staff Report and stated Staff recommended approval with a variance from the minimum lot size requirement. d) Discussion was held with regard to possibly instituting a plan to address older subdivisions and not setting precedence for newer subdivisions. Mr. Gordon stated the Commission had been consistent in approving variances for existing structures versus for vacant lots. f) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mr. Navy: THAT the HTRPC grant approval of Process D, Minor Subdivision for Lots 6-A and 6-B of Block 11 to the City of Houma with a variance from the minimum lot size requirement. g) Discussion was held with regard to planned building group approval versus divisions of property. h) Mr. Freeman made the Commission aware as to the number of members voting and needing four (4) votes to approve and suggested doing a roll call vote to be clear. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Mr. Babin, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Navy, and Ms. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Elfert, Mr. Ostheimer, and Ms. Amedee; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 2. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by Timothy C. Ellender requesting approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for the Survey of Tracts 1C & 2C, Redivision of Property belonging to Timothy C. Ellender. a) The Chairman recognized Mr. Luther Kelly, 100 General Lee Street, who expressed concerns of the small lot and likely small home as compared to the surrounding homes. b) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mr. Elfert: THAT the Public Hearing be closed. Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission May 15, 2008 Page 3

65 The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Mrs. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. c) Mr. Ken Rembert, Keneth L. Rembert Land Surveyors, representing Judge Ellender, discussed the location and division of property. He stated the size of the lot was not etched in stone and could possibly come back administratively with a larger lot. He stated he had already contacted Milford & Associates, Inc. to perform a drainage study. d) Discussion was held with regard to minimum square footage requirements being handled through covenant restrictions and not placed upon by the parish. e) Mr. Gordon stated Staff recommended conditional approval provided that drainage calculations were submitted the to the Terrebonne Parish Engineering Division for review and/or approval, a drainage plan is depicted on the plat, and a sewer tap was installed in front of Tract 2-C to facilitate the new house. f) Mr. Elfert moved, seconded by Mrs. Williams: THAT the HTRPC grant approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for Survey of Tracts 1C & 2C, Redivision of Property belonging to Timothy C. Ellender in accordance with Mr. Gordon s recommendations; that drainage calculations were submitted the to the Terrebonne Parish Engineering Division for review and/or approval, a drainage plan is depicted on the plat, and a sewer tap was installed in front of Tract 2-C to facilitate the new house. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Elfert. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Mrs. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 3. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by Elmer A. Chauvin, Jr. requesting approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for the Redivision of Property belonging to Elmer A. Chauvin, Jr. a) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mr. Navy: THAT the Public Hearing be closed. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Mrs. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. b) Mr. Lee Rembert, Keneth L. Rembert Land Surveyors, representing Mr. Chauvin, discussed the location and division of property. c) Mr. Gordon stated Staff recommended conditional approval provided that a small swale ditch be constructed along the southern side lot line of Tract A-B-F-G-A and that fire hydrants are depicted on the plat. d) Discussion was held with regard to drainage on Tract G-F-G-H-I that has a swale ditch but not shown on the plat. e) Mr. Ostheimer moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the HTRPC grant approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for Redivision of Property belonging to Elmer A. Chauvin, Jr. per Mr. Gordon s recommendations; provided that a small swale ditch be constructed along the southern side lot line of Tract A-B-F- G-A and that fire hydrants are depicted on the plat; and additional existing swale ditch on the southern side be depicted on the plat as well as the new one. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Ostheimer. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Mrs. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 4. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by North Terrebonne Investors, L.L.C. requesting approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for North Terrebonne Commercial Park. Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission May 15, 2008 Page 4

66 a) The Chairman recognized Mr. Lance Hemphill, 119 Nottingham Trail, who expressed concerns of what type of businesses would be placed on the property. b) The Chairman recognized Mr. Roland Voisin, 3333 West Park Avenue, who expressed concerns of no cross streets that tie into existing subdivisions and what was going to be built on the property. c) Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mrs. Williams: THAT the Public Hearing be closed. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Mrs. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. d) Mr. Gene Milford, Milford & Associates, Inc., representing North Terrebonne Investors, discussed the location and division of property. e) The Chairman recognized Mr. Ronald Shaw, 155 Autumn Drive, Developer, who stated the property was for sale and did not know what type of businesses were going to be there and stated there was presently no residential market. f) Mr. Gordon stated Staff recommended conditional approval provided upon an approval letter from the Board of Health, installation of a fire hydrant within the required 300 distance for a commercial subdivision, submittal of drainage calculations to the Terrebonne Parish Engineering Division for review and/or approval, and installation of a 12 waterline per Waterworks request. g) Discussion was held with regard to the property and it being commercial rather than residential. h) Mr. Ostheimer moved, seconded by Mr. Elfert: THAT the HTRPC grant approval for Process D, Minor Subdivision for North Terrebonne Commercial Park per Mr. Gordon s recommendations; approval letter from the Board of Health, installation of a fire hydrant within the required 300 distance for a commercial subdivision, submittal of drainage calculations to the Terrebonne Parish Engineering Division for review and/or approval, and installation of a 12 waterline per Waterworks request. i) Discussion was held with regard to the Developer coming back for mobile home park approval if he would decide to place mobile homes on the property. j) Discussion was held with regard to the area not being zoned, which would allow for a variety of types of businesses. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Ostheimer. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Mrs. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 5. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by GBR Properties, Inc. requesting preliminary approval for Process C, Major Subdivision for GBR Office Park. a) Mr. Navy moved, seconded by Dr. Cloutier: THAT the Public Hearing be closed. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Navy. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Mrs. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. b) Mr. Kevin Rizzo, T. Baker Smith, Inc., representing GBR Properties, discussed the location and division of property. c) Mr. Gordon stated the matter was previously on the agenda and had a conflict over the driveway with South Louisiana Bank. d) Discussion was held with regard to an agreement between GBR and the bank and utility servitudes in the middle of the street. Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission May 15, 2008 Page 5

67 e) Joan Schexnayder, Terrebonne Parish Engineering Division, stated the only utilities in the road right-of-way allowed were sewer and all other utilities are outside of the right-of-way. f) Discussion was held with regard to the utilities, location of the same, and a variance granted previously for the right-of-way. g) Mr. Ostheimer moved, seconded by Mr. Elfert: THAT the HTRPC table the preliminary application for Process C, Major Subdivision for GBR Office Park until the next regular meeting of June 19, The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Ostheimer. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Mrs. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 6. The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda was an application by Lise Shaw requesting final approval for Process C, Major Subdivision for Callahan Estates, Phase C. H. STAFF REPORT: a) Mr. Brandon Arceneaux, David A. Waitz Engineering and Surveying, Inc., on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Engineering Division, read a letter stating there were no punch list items for the development [See ATTACHMENT C]. b) Mr. Gene Milford, Milford and Associates, Inc., representing the Developer, requested approval conditioned upon completion of items 1 and 2. He stated he had a letter from Entergy for item 3 and requested conditional approval provided Mr. Gordon receiving said letter. c) Discussion was held with regard to power lines, installation of the poles and streetlights, and no building permits being issued until final approval was granted. d) Mr. Ostheimer moved, seconded by Mr. Elfert: THAT the HTRPC grant final approval for Process C, Major Subdivision for Callahan Estates, Phase C conditioned that the exposed cable located in the ditch is removed, the final approval from Waterworks is received, that a disclosure is put on the plat and delivered to any buyers of the lot that no building permits will be issued until the electricity is available to the lots and that the street lights be installed within six (6) months. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Ostheimer. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Mrs. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. 1. Mr. Gordon stated they have out an RFP on the updating of the Comprehensive Master Plan and have received one (1) proposal and will present it to the Commission at the next meeting. I. Dr. Cloutier moved, seconded by Mr. Ostheimer: THAT the HTRPC acknowledge for the record the following Administrative Approvals Survey of Revised Tracts C-9-2 & C-9-5, Holly-Corp Commercial Park, Phase "B", Section 101, T17S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA 2. Redivision of Tracts U, V, & W, Section 12, T17S-R17E & Section 20, T17S-R18E, Terrebonne Parish, LA 3. Survey of Revised Tracts C-8-2 & C-8-3, Property of Matherne Realty Partnership, et al, Section 101, T17S-R17E, Terrebonne Parish, LA 4. Survey and Redivision of a Tract belonging to the Heirs of Agnes Engeron Grice into LE- E, LE-F, LE-G, LE-H, LE-I, LE-J, LE-K, LE-L, LE-M and remaining property, Section 7, T17S-R17E, City of Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA 5. Survey of Revised Lots 14 & 15, Block "C" of Faith Subdivision, Sections 38 & 39, T18S- R18E, Terrebonne Parish, LA The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Dr. Cloutier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Mrs. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Ms. Amedee and Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission May 15, 2008 Page 6

68 J. COMMISSION COMMENTS: 1. CHAIRMAN S COMMENTS: None. 2. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS: K. PUBLIC COMMENTS: a) Mr. Ostheimer informed the Commission that the public has been going to the Council for items that should be addressed by them first and then subsequently going to the Council who would then turn things over to the Subdivision Regulations Review Sub-Committee. He requested the members to accumulate information to be discussed for a future meeting. 1. The Chairman recognized Mr. Bruce Verdun, 147 Tropical Court, who inquired why he wasn t able to speak on the Charles Burrell, Sr. property. a) The Chairman clarified the procedure and stated the public hearing had closed at the previous meeting and a public speaker card should have been filled out. b) Mr. Verdun used this time to express concerns of inaccurate drainage on the plat for the subject property. L. Mrs. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Ostheimer: THAT there being no further business to come before the Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission, the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mrs. Williams. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Ms. Amedee, Dr. Cloutier, Mr. Elfert, Mr. Navy, Mr. Ostheimer, and Mrs. Williams; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Babin; ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Kurtz. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED. Becky M. Becnel, Minute Clerk Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission May 15, 2008 Page 7

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