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Breaux Bridge Resiliency PlanPLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 1 AGENDA

CITY HALL, BREAUX BRIDGE 6:00 P.M.APRIL 19, 2011

I. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONSA. StaffB. Attendees—Names, RepresentationC. Purpose—(Get to SWOT)

II. INITIAL RULES OF PROCEDUREA. FacilitatorB. Roberts Rules of Order

III. OCD PROGRAM DESCRIPTION—BASED IN HAZARD MITIGATION, RIDE WAVE OFPLANNING FOR FUTURE IN LOUISIANAA. SustainabilityB. ResiliencyC. Livability—Smart Growth

IV. OVERVIEW OF REFERENCE MATERIALSA. Glossary—Terms of EndearmentB. Kendig Keast Collaborative Documents

V. PROJECT OVERVIEW (POWERPOINT)A. Meeting OverviewB. Scope of Services

1. Task Based2. Funding Agency

C. ProcessD. OutlineE. Public Involvement

1. (2-3) Committee Meetings2. Goal of (1-2) Meetings

F. Issues IdentificationG. TimelineH. Adoption & Implementation within Breaux Bridge Organization Structure

VI. DISCUSSIONA. Purpose, Objective, Expectations, Goals—immediate, short-term (20years), long (50)B. Major Issues—First CullC. SWOTD. Mission and Vision

VII. SUMMATION OF MEETING

VIII. NEXT MEETING

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Breaux Bridge Resiliency PlanPLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 1. NOTES

CITY HALL, BREAUX BRIDGE 6:00 P.M.APRIL 19, 2011

ATTENDEES:Lu CutreraJason AbshireMatt BucchinDana DelauneBret KeastTina BegnaudGlen AngelleBecky BlanchardRicky CalaisBrian CastilleBeth GuidryHenry DerouselleShiela LandryAlbert MenardJoseph PearsonRay PellerinTerry Thibodeaux

I. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS

Mr. Lucien Cutrera opened the meeting at 6:10 pm with introductions of project staff andsubconsultants from Kendig Keast Collaborative and Development Concepts.

II. INITIAL RULES OF PROCEDURE

The guiding principles of planning and proper procedure were given to the committee.

III. OCD PROGRAM DESCRIPTION—BASED IN HAZARD MITIGATION, RIDE WAVE OFPLANNING FOR FUTURE IN LOUISIANA

The audience was informed of the source of the project and funds as well as goalsincluding sustainability and resiliency.

IV. OVERVIEW OF REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials were distributed to the audience for home review to assist in theirunderstanding of planning and general committee behavior and expectations. A packetdetailing key trends and concepts in the planning community was also distributed.

V. PROJECT OVERVIEW (POWERPOINT)

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A PowerPoint presentation was orated by Lu Cutrera that introduced the expectations ofthe final project based on the contract scope of services. The overall design process andits role in this project formed the structure for the presentation to the audience. Anoutline of inventory items included a series or mappings done by LJC Poole with the datacollected for the city to date. The expectations of public involvement and a projecttimeline of 12 months from start date were presented.

The importance of the public involvement component of this project was presented tostress community cooperation and involvement from the beginning to ensure that thisresiliency plan will work for Breaux Bridge specifically. It was requested from thecommittee they provide examples of issues that currently concern the community and arein need of resolve. The following items were identified.

Circulationo Extend Mills Streeto 18-wheeler traffico Truck traffic through town as bypass for Lafayetteo Unregulated Semi Truck Traffico Old Railroad tracko Roadway Improvementso Crossing Teche on I-10o lack of sidewalkso City Divided by Tracks

Utilities and Public Workso Main power grid to BB is inadequateo Rotten power poleso Overhead power lines are no.1 damage from hurricaneso Un-serviced Utility areaso Overhead Utility Lines—Hurricane implicationso CenturyTel—Proprietary, Need for Fiber POPo Lighting on Rees, Street Lightingo Overgrowth of Current Infrastructure

Growth Scenario/Future Land Useo Lack of Affordable Housingo Code Issues (older buildings not up to code)o Lack of Code Enforcemento Regional competitiono Resistance to changeo Proximity to Lafayetteo Local Entrepreneurshipo Community inclusivenesso I-10 proximityo Bedroom community to Lafayette and Baton Rougeo Size, Controlled Growtho City, Parish, State, and Federal Cooperationo Open Community

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o Act as Parish Entry Point, Gatewayo Brandingo Developable Lando Growth Potentialo Proximity to Lafayette and Breaux Bridgeo Frontage Roads for I-10

Character/Aesthetics/Recreationo Rees street to acquire some of downtown’s charactero Controlling land use is viewed as negative currentlyo Needs a public restroom downtowno Downtown Parkingo Lack of Public Restroom Facility Downtowno bike paths, trail between Lafayette and BB, Bayou and Eco Tourism, Public

Interaction on Teche,o History, Character, Friendly, Culture, Festival, Sense of Community,

Togetherness, Uniqueo Strong Identity, Family Entertainment, Visibilityo Landscaping, Beautification, Aesthetics

Future Land Useo Enforcement is an issue—needs to be easily enforceable

Failure of last zoning ordinance because:o Person hired developed enemieso Had residential and commercial uses separate with no respect for current

situationso Meetings were misunderstood and accusations were madeo No previous planning efforto Just tried to tweak previous zoning ordinance

VI. DISCUSSION

A SWOT analysis conducted by subconsultant Bret Keast opened the floor for discussionwith the audience to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

Strengths identified include: History, Character, Friendly, Culture, Festival,Sense of Community, Togetherness, Unique, Proximity to Lafayette, LocalEntrepreneurship, Community inclusiveness, Hospital, Family owned businesses,I-10 proximity, Bedroom community to Lafayette and Baton Rouge, Size,Controlled Growth, Strong Identity, Family Entertainment, Visibility, City,Parish, State, and Federal Cooperation, Open Community, Welcoming, downtownparking

Weaknesses identified include: Truck traffic through town as bypass forLafayette, Unregulated Semi Truck Traffic, Traffic, Un-serviced Utility areas,Overhead Utility Lines—Hurricane implications, Lack of Affordable Housing,City Divided by Tracks, CenturyTel—Proprietary, Need for Fiber POP, Lightingon Rees, Street Lighting, Downtown Parking, Lack of Public Restroom FacilityDowntown, Code Issues (older buildings not up to code), Lack of CodeEnforcement, lack of sidewalks

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Opportunities identified include: Bypass of Lafayette, Old Railroad track,Roadway Improvements, Telecommunication Improvements, Act as Parish EntryPoint, Branding, Developable Land, Gateway, Through Traffic, Sidewalks onStreet Improvements, bike paths, trail between Lafayette and BB, Bayou and EcoTourism, Public Interaction on Teche, Crossing Teche on I-10, Growth Potential,Proximity to Lafayette and Breaux Bridge, Landscaping, Beautification,Aesthetics, Frontage Roads for I-10

Threats identified include: Regional competition, Resistance to change, OtherStrong Community Growth in Parish, Land Grabbing, Hurricane Damage toPower, Overgrowth of Current Infrastructure

It was determined the mission of the project was to preserve the community’s culturalaspects and plan for the future growth.

Mission and Goals: Preserve the history and plan for the future

VII. SUMMATION OF MEETING

Action items were identified and notated for follow-up. They are listed below.

Need to identify neighborhoods based on character Set next meeting for 2 weeks to a month Obtain other ordinances related to zoning City boundary lines on maps do not show up enough Utility and district maps needed Need to educate and include the public Obtain UL plan Character type zoning presentation for next meeting

The meeting was concluded at 8:15 pm and the committee was informed that further into theprocess they would be petitioned to another meeting to further discuss findings and receive theirinput into the comprehensive planning effort.

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Breaux Bridge Resiliency PlanMEETING NO. 2 AGENDA

TOURIST CENTER, BREAUX BRIDGE 6:00 P.M.SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

I. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONSA. StaffB. Attendees—Names, RepresentationC. Purpose


III. SUMMARY OF MEETING NO. 1A. SWOT

1. STRENGTHS

2. WEAKNESSES

3. OPPORTUNITIES

4. THREATS

B. MAJOR ISSUES

IV. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ISSUESA. MISSION, VISION, OBJECTIVES, AND GOALS

1. “HONOR THE PAST AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE”2. SETS TONE AND ESTABLISHES BASIS FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

B. GROWTH MANAGEMENT SCENARIO

1. FUTURE LAND USE—1ST DRAFT

2. MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AND TRANSPORTATION PLAN—1ST DRAFT

3. PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITY NEEDS

V. CHARACTER AND QUALITY OF LIFE (TIES TO VISION)

VI. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY

VII. NEXT MEETING—TENTATIVE, TBAA. LAND USE & CHARACTER

B. GROWTH MANAGEMENT & CAPACITY

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TOURIST CENTER, BREAUX BRIDGE 6:00 P.M.SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

ATTENDEES:Lu CutreraJason AbshireMatt BucchinBret KeastTina BegnaudGlen AngelleBecky BlanchardCrip CormierMark AllemondShelly Li


Mr. Lucien Cutrera opened the meeting at 6:10 pm with introductions of project staff andsubconsultants from Kendig Keast Collaborative and Development Concepts.



III. OCD PROGRAM DESCRIPTION


IV. SUMMARY OF MEETING NO.1

Mr. Cutrera explained the SWOT findings and discussed what areas warrantimprovement and how they should be incorporated into the comprehensive plan.

V. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ISSUES (POWERPOINT)

Mr. Abshire gave on overview of the inventory process and presented findings as well asexplained the role inventory plays in the analysis process. A PowerPoint presentationwas orated by Mr. Cutrera that introduced the demographic and socioeconomic profileof the community and discussed key findings. Also, discussed were the existing trafficpatterns and how constricted corridors will further exacerbate the already increasingtraffic.

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VI. CHARACTER AND QUALITY OF LIFE (POWERPOINT)

Mr. Keast explained as to the importance of developing an economic strategy to fund thecommunity’s future vision. He further presented findings concerning demographic andsocioeconomic data and expressed that Breaux Bridge is experience a period of declinein manufacturing and an increase in public administration employment and how these toeconomic indicators expose a weak job market. Following the brief demographic andsocioeconomic discussion, Mr. Keast presented to the committee the “character-based”vision for the community. He explained the role character will play in future zoningefforts and how it will serve the community in a manner in which current Euclidianzoning fails. Each character category was explained in detail and images were shown ofexisting land use and how incorporating future character-based zoning would benefit theareas displayed.

VII. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGYExpressed by members was the need for a detailed strategy to implement the vision forthe future of the community.

VIII. ADJOURN

The meeting was concluded at 8:30 pm and the committee was informed that another meetingwould be necessary to further incorporate the committee’s input into the comprehensive plan.

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DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS, BREAUX BRIDGE 6:00 P.M.NOVEMBER 16, 2011



III. LAND USE AND CHARACTERA. COMMUNITY CHARACTER

B. FOCUS AREAS

C. RECOMMENDATIONS

IV. GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITYA. FOCUS AREAS

B. RECOMMENDATIONS

V. ROUND TABLE FUTURE LAND USE DISCUSSIONA. EXISTING LAND USE

B. BUILDING CONDITION

C. EXISTING CHARACTER

D. THOROUGHFARE PLAN

VI. NEXT STEPSA. TOWN HALL MEETING

VII. ADJOURN

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CITY HALL, BREAUX BRIDGE 5:00 P.M.NOVEMBER 16, 2011

ATTENDEES:Lu CutreraJason AbshireMatt BucchinMark AllemondBret KeastMatt BucchinTina BegnaudGary ChampagneReginald CluesGlen AngelleBecky BlanchardRicky CalaisGlenn AngelleChad TheriotBrian CastilleBeth GuidryAlbert MenardJoseph Pearson


Mr. Lucien Cutrera opened the meeting at 6:00 pm with introductions of project staff andsubconsultants from Kendig Keast Collaborative and Development Concepts. Hecontinued with a brief description of the concept and how it has morphed throughout theplanning process



III. OCD PROGRAM DESCRIPTION—BASED IN HAZARD MITIGATION, RIDE WAVE OFPLANNING FOR FUTURE IN LOUISIANA



Prior to the meeting, the committee members were distributed draft chapters from theplan and allowed time to review the materials for discussion. Additional referencematerials were provided during the meeting for additional review.

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V. LAND USE AND CHARACTER (POWERPOINT)

A PowerPoint presentation was orated by Matt Bucchin that introduced concept ofcommunity character and how it is a driving force for revised zoning code. He continuedby explaining the focal points of character based zoning. Highlighted area were;downtown enhancements and preservation, housing, and enhancing the buildingenvironment. Key actions were detailed by the orator and bulleted actions wereprovided.

VI. GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY (POWERPOINT)

The second half of the presentation pertained to managing Breaux Bridge’s expectedgrowth. Items of discussion were traffic congestion and remediation efforts, increasingstrain on infrastructure, expanded public services in-fill efforts, and possible need forannexation. In closing, Mr. Bucchin explained that tough decisions will need to be madeconcerning shaping the future growth of the community.

VII. OPEN FLOOR DISCUSSION-FUTURE TRANSPORTATION

Committee members were provided the opportunity to view and provide input concerningthe draft Future Transportation Plan. No particular dislikes were expressed; however,there were a number of members who expressed that an additional trucking route beadded to the plan. The second half of the presentation pertained to managing BreauxBridge’s expected growth. Items of discussion were traffic congestion and remediationefforts, increasing strain on infrastructure, in-fill efforts, and possible need forannexation. In closing, Mr. Bucchin explained that tough decisions will need to be madeconcerning shaping the future growth of the community.

VIII. SUMMATION OF MEETING


Draft Future Land Use Plan atop Future Thoroughfare Plan Set Town Hall Meeting date

The meeting was concluded at 8:45 pm and the committee was informed that an additionalmeeting will be held, tentatively the day of the town hall meeting, and their comments on futureland use will be incorporated into the plan.

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DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS, BREAUX BRIDGE 6:00 P.M.JANUARY 18, 2012



III. OCD PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

IV. OVERVIEW OF REFERENCE MATERIALSA. REVIEW DRAFT CHAPTERS

B. REVIEW REVISED MAPS

V. FUTURE LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION, & IMPLEMENTATIONA. CONFERENCE CALL

B. ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION

VI. SUMMATION OF MEETINGA. FUTURE LAND USE & CHARACTER

B. THOROUGHFARE PLAN

C. BEAUTIFICATION PLAN

D. TOWN HALL MEETING AGENDA

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DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS, BREAUX BRIDGE 6:00 P.M.JANUARY 18, 2012

ATTENDEES:Lu CutreraJason AbshireMatt BucchinBret KeastMatt BucchinTina BegnaudLaroy LandryGlen AngelleBecky BlanchardKelly PatinGlenn AngelleChad TheriotBrian CastilleRay PellerinAlbert Menard


Mr. Jason Abshire opened the meeting at 6:00 pm with introductions of project staffthough unable to attend, Bret Keast assisted via conference call.



III. OCD PROGRAM DESCRIPTION—BASED IN HAZARD MITIGATION, RIDE WAVE OF

PLANNING FOR FUTURE IN LOUISIANA



Prior to the meeting, the committee members were distributed revised draft chapters,future land use and transportation maps and allowed time to review the materials fordiscussion. Additionally, implementation spreadsheets were provided for discussion.

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V. FUTURE LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION & IMPLEMENTATION

Maps were displayed to committee containing revisions from the prior meeting andinspected for accuracy. Additional ideas for modification of future transportation routesand various potential areas for annexation were discussed. Via conference call Mr. Keastdiscussed with the committee the agenda for the town hall presentation.

VI. SUMMATION OF MEETING


Future Land Use Plan revision Thoroughfare Plan revisions Beautification Plan revisions Town Hall Meeting agenda

The meeting was concluded at 8:30 pm and the committee was informed that a brief meeting wasto be held prior to the Town Hall meeting to allow committee members to view the presentationand provide feedback before the public meeting.

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Breaux Bridge Resiliency PlanPLANNING & ZONING MEETING NO. 1 AGENDA

CITY HALL, 6:006/7/11


II. SCOPE OF SERVICES

III. DESIGN APPROACH & METHODOLOGYA. SITE INVENTORY

B. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

C. SWOT ANALYSIS

IV. MAPPING PRESENTATIONA. PHYSICAL

B. CULTURAL

C. OVERLAYS

V. S.W.O.T.A. STRENGTHS

B. WEAKNESSES

C. OPPORTUNITIES

D. THREATS

E. OTHER FINDINGS


VII. NEXT MEETING—9/6/11 6:00 P.M.

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Breaux Bridge Resiliency PlanPLANNING & ZONING MEETING NO. 1 NOTES

CITY HALL, 6:006/7/11

ATTENDEES:BECKY BLANCHARD

STACY DAIGLE

JOE “RICK” PEARSON

ERROL LEBLANC

NORRIS THERIOT

JASON ABSHIRE

LU CUTRERA


Lu introduced the LJC Poole staff to the attendees and gave a brief history as to thecurrent status of the project.


The line items in the scope of services were shown to the P & Z Committee and it wasexplained that LJC Poole is to perform each of these items in accordance with the contract.

III. DESIGN APPROACH & METHODOLOGYA. SITE INVENTORY

B. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

C. SWOT ANALYSIS

The zoning committee was given an in-depth explanation of how inventory and analysis arethe drivers that determine how the comprehensive plan is to be developed.

IV. MAPPING PRESENTATIONA. PHYSICAL

B. CULTURAL

C. OVERLAYS

The existing inventory of maps was presented to the committee and it was explained as tohow the mapping efforts play a significant role in determining future land use andrezoning.

V. S.W.O.T.A. STRENGTHS

B. WEAKNESSES

C. OPPORTUNITIES

D. THREATS

E. OTHER FINDINGS

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The committee was shown the findings from public input and research of both the physicaland cultural aspects of the scope area. These were given as line items under the fourSWOT categories. A more detailed explanation of the SWOT items followed. This wasfollowed by input from the committee about other issues, both cultural and physical, thatare important to the community.


The legal obligations of the planning and zoning committee were given and multiplemethods of plan implementation were discussed.

VII. NEXT MEETING—9/6/11 6:00 P.M.

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Breaux Bridge Resiliency PlanPLANNING & ZONING MEETING NO. 2 AGENDA

CITY HALL, 6:009/6/11



III. STATUS UPDATEA. SITE INVENTORY

B. ANALYSIS

IV. FUTURE TRANSPORTATIONA. PRELIMINARY PLAN

V. DEMOGRAPHICSA. POPULATION

B. JOBS

C. INCOME

VI. ORDINANCE CRITIQUEA. COMPARISON, OBSERVATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

B. STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT

C. NEXT STEPS

VII. NEXT MEETING—2ND ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING, 9/22/11 6:00 P.M.

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Breaux Bridge Resiliency PlanPLANNING & ZONING MEETING NO. 2 NOTES

CITY HALL, 6:009/6/11

ATTENDEES:BECKY BLANCHARD

STACY DAIGLE

JOE “RICK” PEARSON

ERROL LEBLANC

NORRIS THERIOT

JASON ABSHIRE

LU CUTRERA

I. STATUS UPDATE

Mr. Abshire presented to the committee that inventory process and explained the manyfacets of inventory and how they are pertinent to planning and analysis. It was furtherexplained that the committee will play a key role in the process by evaluating the findingsand providing input.

II. FUTURE TRANSPORTATION

A preliminary thoroughfare plan was presented to the committee, by Mr. Abshire, detailingthe existing transportation network and future enhancements. The enhancements included,findings from other studies, the firm’s suggestions and enhancements and extensionrecommendations from planning and zoning. After the findings were presented, aninformal discussion was held to receive feedback and suggestions from planning andzoning.

III. DEMOGRAPHICS

Mr. Cutrera presented the inventory and analysis of the demographic and socioeconomicresearch that had been performed to date. It was explained to committee that the processis a comprehensive analysis jobs, income and population and that findings are abstractedcategorically and represented in tables and graphs.

IV. ORDINANCE CRITIQUE

Mr. Cutrera delivered to committee the comprehensive inventory and analysis of both thestanding and proposed ordinances. It was explained to committee that the ordinancecritique contained three sections all of which are a guideline to revised zoning.

V. NEXT MEETING—2ND ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING, 9/22/11 6:00 P.M.

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