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Planning Department

Juliette L. Cassagne Director

STAFF REPORT

Docket No. W-37-19 Summary No. 25455

Zoning Map Amendment

PARISH COUNCIL A: Ricky J. Templet

B: Scott Walker 1: Marion F. Edwards

2: Deano Bonano 3: Byron Lee

4: Dominick F. Impastato, III 5: Jennifer Van Vrancken

Cynthia Lee Sheng Parish President

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Location: 1500 block of Central Park Blvd. Legal Description: A portion of Lot 3A (proposed Lot 3B) Fountain Park Centre, Subdivision; bounded by Gretna Blvd., Heebe Canal, and Kings Rd. Owner: Robert J. Guidry Investments, LLC Applicant: Toby Easterly

COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 PAB HEARING: 04/02/2020 RESCHEDULED TO 05/07/2020 LAST MEETING DATE FOR COUNCIL ACTION: 08/26/2020

CURRENT ZONING/FUTURE LAND USE Zoning: MUCD Mixed Use Corridor District

FLU: COM Commercial

REQUEST Zoning: R-3 Multiple-Family Residential District

RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Department: Approval for the following reason:

• R-3 zoning is appropriate for subject property.Planning Advisory Board: Approval

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FINDINGS 1. The subject property is part of a concurrent request to subdivide one lot into two

(WS-195-19-PF). The purpose of the request is to rezone one of the two lots (proposed Lot 3B) from MUCD to R-3 (Figure 2).

2. The subject property was zoned R-1 Single Family Residential District in 1958. In 1966, the Parish Council called an area study and as a result, rezoned the property from R-1 to R-3 (67-66). In 1986, the Parish Council called two area studies to examine if MUCD zoning would be appropriate on Manhattan Blvd and further rezoned the property from R-3 to MUCD (W-35-86 and W-60-86) (Ord.17009).

3. Properties to the north are zoned MUCD and developed with retail and office. Properties to east across the canal are in the City of Gretna and developed with single-family dwellings. Properties to south are zoned MUCD and R-3. The MUCD zoned properties are developed with multi-family dwellings. The R-3 zoned properties are developed with townhomes. The MUCD zoned properties to the west are developed with a Jefferson Parish Sheriff station, multi-family dwellings, commercial use and undeveloped properties (Figure 3).

4. The existing adjacent multi-family development is zoned MUCD; it was built before the zoning changed from R-3 district to MUCD. Multi-family dwellings built after 2001 on MUCD zoned property must comply with greater density requirements. The requested R-3 district allows a ratio of 700 square foot per family. MUCD allows a ratio of 800 square foot per family and limits the area to 50 percent of the site. The requested R-3 district would allow up to 591 more dwelling units and not require commercial uses in the structure.

5. While the purpose of the MUCD is to improve the quality of development along major streets by incorporating landscaping and buffering, general design and sign regulations to integrate a mixture of land uses and make them more compatible with one another, the MUCD only allows R-3 uses with density restrictions imposed on wholly contained multi-family dwellings (Ord. 21388).

6. The purpose of the R-3 district is to encourage greater residential density and concentration of vehicles, easily served by commercial services, and have access to collectors and thoroughfares. The proposed Lot 3B will front on Central Park Blvd., a local street that connects to Manhattan Blvd., a Major Arterial. Proposed Lot 3B is similar to the neighboring R-3 zoned properties in this aspect. Permitted uses in the R-3 district include multi-family dwelling units, elderly housing and assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.

7. The requested R-3 district allows greater building height, flexible side setbacks based on building height and requires greater rear setbacks while eliminating the front yard landscaping requirements (Table 2).

8. The request is consistent with the following goals and objectives of the Envision

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Jefferson 2040 Comprehensive Plan: • Provide sufficient land for residential, commercial, and industrial facilities

and sites. • Allow denser infill housing adjacent to commercial area and transit. • Promote infill and redevelopment in neighborhoods with greater potential

for multiple nodes of mobility because of proximity to fixed facilities such as transit or bicycle routes.

9. The proposed R-3 zoning change triggers a change in the Future Land Use Map. Envision Jefferson 2040 provides a compatibility matrix. R-3 and Urban intersect in the matrix as compatible based on a list of criteria. Proposed Lot 3B meets the criteria (Figure 5: FLU map).

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DEPARTMENT COMMENTS

Table 1: Land Use Review Technical Committee (LURTC) Comments Department Position Comment/Stipulation Public Works

NOT OPPOSED

Public Works is NOT OPPOSED to this Case but has the following Stipulations: W-37-19 the Department of Public Works (on 03/12/2020) this 'no objection' statement/letter is strictly based on technical issue(s). It does not address any potential Code of Ordinance violations/regulations. Such regulations shall be addressed by other departments such as Code Enforcement, Planning, etc' prior to the granting of a permit. There is no Parish sewer service available for Lot 3B. The owner applicant will have to propose a private treatment plant and apply with the State Health and Hospitals. If Lot 3B is to be developed, Drainage Ordinance On site detention of storm water, as per Ordinance 19914 will be strictly adhered to at the permit/construction phase, shall be enforced during the building permit stage. Department of Drainage requires the retention of all drainage servitudes. Traffic Engineering Division has no objection. Sight triangle is not an issue at this time. TIA is acceptable. Parkways has no comment, no landscape plan submitted.

ICE-Building

NOT OPPOSED ICE - Building is NOT OPPOSED to this Case.

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Table 1: Land Use Review Technical Committee (LURTC) Comments Department Position Comment/Stipulation

Engineering-Site Plan NOT OPPOSED

ENG - Site Plan is NOT OPPOSED to this Case but has the following Stipulations: 1) The property owner is responsible for any damage to right of way improvements (including the existing sidewalks or driveways) during or after the construction of any new structure(s) or demolition of any existing structure(s). Any damage must be repaired, or improvements replaced in accordance to the Jefferson Parish Engineering standards. Please contact the department of Engineering at (504) 349-5173 or (504) 736-6793 prior to beginning any sidewalk / driveway apron construction. 2) Further comments will be made at the permit stage. Contact Site Plan Review at: (504) 736-6397 for more information and a complete list of requirements.

Parish Attorney NOT OPPOSED

Parish Attorney is NOT OPPOSED to this Case but has the following Stipulations: Kensington Gardens Subdivision is misspelled. We will defer to the other departments for any additional comments

Fire NOT OPPOSED

Fire is NOT OPPOSED to this Case but has the following Stipulations: Acceptable

911

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TABLES

Table 2: Comparison of zoning districts for subject property

Requirement MUCD Requested R-3 Alternative Proposed

Front Yard Setback 20 foot with required landscaping. 20 foot N/A

Rear Yard Setback 10 foot

Buildings < 35 feet not less than five (5) ft. and the combined

width need not exceed 15 ft. Buildings > 35 ft.

bulk plane requirements apply

ten (10) feet for both sides of

N/A

Side Yard Setbacks 10 foot 25 foot N/A

Height 75 feet of height.

Additional height with bulk plane

60 feet of height. Additional height of up

to 90 feet.

N/A

4/24/2020

All users acknowledge that the content of these graphics were submitted and/or created specifically as demonstrative aides for the related land use matter being presented by the Jefferson Parish Planning Department identified with the appropriate docket number provided above. As such, Jefferson Parish makes no warranty as to the reliability or accuracy of the maps, their associated data tables and/or any graphics included in this presentation.  Furthermore, Jefferson Parish is not responsible for the inaccuracies that could have occurred due to errors in the original data input or subsequent update process. All users of these graphics produced in connection with the related land use matter identified above specifically acknowledge, agree and accept that any zoning and/or land uses identified in said graphics are solely intended to be a demonstrative aide in the related land use matter and, as such, should not be relied upon outside of said related land use matter. User assumes all responsibility for verifying accuracy of data for any intended use.  

Aerial

1500 block of Central Park Boulevard 

Rezoning fromMUCDto R‐3

Docket No. W‐37‐19

Summary No. 25455

Council District 3

FIGURE 1

PetitionedProperty

4/24/2020

All users acknowledge that the content of these graphics were submitted and/or created specifically as demonstrative aides for the related land use matter being presented by the Jefferson Parish Planning Department identified with the appropriate docket number provided above. As such, Jefferson Parish makes no warranty as to the reliability or accuracy of the maps, their associated data tables and/or any graphics included in this presentation.  Furthermore, Jefferson Parish is not responsible for the inaccuracies that could have occurred due to errors in the original data input or subsequent update process. All users of these graphics produced in connection with the related land use matter identified above specifically acknowledge, agree and accept that any zoning and/or land uses identified in said graphics are solely intended to be a demonstrative aide in the related land use matter and, as such, should not be relied upon outside of said related land use matter. User assumes all responsibility for verifying accuracy of data for any intended use.  

Plat section with proposed Lot 3B

1500 block of Central Park Boulevard 

Rezoning fromMUCDto R‐3

Docket No. W‐37‐19

Summary No. 25455

Council District 3

FIGURE 2

PetitionedProperty

Central Park Blvd

Hero Drive (side)

Kings R

oad (side)

Manhattan Blvd. (side)

Three Mile Canal

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All users acknowledge that the content of these graphics were submitted and/or created specifically as demonstrative aides for the related land use matter being presented by the Jefferson Parish Planning Department identified with the appropriate docket number provided above. As such, Jefferson Parish makes no warranty as to the reliability or accuracy of the maps, their associated data tables and/or any graphics included in this presentation.  Furthermore, Jefferson Parish is not responsible for the inaccuracies that could have occurred due to errors in the original data input or subsequent update process. All users of these graphics produced in connection with the related land use matter identified above specifically acknowledge, agree and accept that any zoning and/or land uses identified in said graphics are solely intended to be a demonstrative aide in the related land use matter and, as such, should not be relied upon outside of said related land use matter. User assumes all responsibility for verifying accuracy of data for any intended use.  

Zoning and Land Use

1500 block of Central Park Boulevard 

Rezoning fromMUCDto R‐3

Docket No. W‐37‐19

Summary No. 25453

Council District 3

FIGURE 3

PetitionedProperty

Townhomes

Townhom

es

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All users acknowledge that the content of these graphics were submitted and/or created specifically as demonstrative aides for the related land use matter being presented by the Jefferson Parish Planning Department identified with the appropriate docket number provided above. As such, Jefferson Parish makes no warranty as to the reliability or accuracy of the maps, their associated data tables and/or any graphics included in this presentation.  Furthermore, Jefferson Parish is not responsible for the inaccuracies that could have occurred due to errors in the original data input or subsequent update process. All users of these graphics produced in connection with the related land use matter identified above specifically acknowledge, agree and accept that any zoning and/or land uses identified in said graphics are solely intended to be a demonstrative aide in the related land use matter and, as such, should not be relied upon outside of said related land use matter. User assumes all responsibility for verifying accuracy of data for any intended use.  

Future Land Use

1500 block of Central Park Boulevard 

Rezoning fromMUCDto R‐3

Docket No. W‐37‐19

Summary No. 25455

Council District 3

FIGURE 4

PetitionedProperty

4/24/2020

All users acknowledge that the content of these graphics were submitted and/or created specifically as demonstrative aides for the related land use matter being presented by the Jefferson Parish Planning Department identified with the appropriate docket number provided above. As such, Jefferson Parish makes no warranty as to the reliability or accuracy of the maps, their associated data tables and/or any graphics included in this presentation.  Furthermore, Jefferson Parish is not responsible for the inaccuracies that could have occurred due to errors in the original data input or subsequent update process. All users of these graphics produced in connection with the related land use matter identified above specifically acknowledge, agree and accept that any zoning and/or land uses identified in said graphics are solely intended to be a demonstrative aide in the related land use matter and, as such, should not be relied upon outside of said related land use matter. User assumes all responsibility for verifying accuracy of data for any intended use.  

Proposed Zoning

1500 block of Central Park Boulevard 

Rezoning fromMUCDto R‐3

Docket No. W‐37‐19

Summary No. 25455

Council District 3

FIGURE 5

PetitionedProperty