Baton Rouge public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Metro Board of Adjustment
The Metropolitan Board of Adjustment approved nine requests for variances and one exception regarding yard setbacks for residential additions, accessory structures, and dwelling reconstruction. The board also approved the minutes from the August 7, 2023 meeting.
- Approved August 7, 2023 Minutes (4-0)
- Approved side yard setback reduction at 1835 Ingleside Dr (4-0)
- Approved rear yard setback reduction at 12282 Goodwood Blvd (5-0)
- Approved rear yard setback reduction at 7266 Bocage Blvd (5-0)
- Approved corner side setback reduction at 16487 Philip Hickey Dr (5-0)
- Approved yard setback reduction at 2055 Sorrel Ave (5-0)
- Approved rear yard setback reduction at 8 Stone’s Throw (5-0)
- Approved side yard setback reduction at 970 Terrace St (5-0)
Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees
The Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and rescheduled the October board meeting to 2:00 PM. The board received reports on portfolio performance and the 2022 audit results, which showed a $146 million decrease in fund value due to unrealized investment losses.
- Approved previous meeting minutes
- Moved October board meeting time from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Complete Streets Citizen Advisory Committee
The Complete Streets Citizen Advisory Committee reviewed final outstanding items regarding an ordinance update. The committee voted to move forward with the draft.
- Approved motion to move forward with the draft ordinance (11-0)
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
The board approved a Notice of Intent for Situla LLC and granted permanent licenses to four businesses. Additionally, the board ratified an emergency suspension for Two Brothers Grocery.
- Approved Class A Beer & Liquor Notice of Intent for Situla LLC (2436 North Street Suite E)
- Approved Class A Caterer Permit for A-1 American Amusement Inc. d/b/a The Station (4608 Bennington Avenue)
- Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Fast Stop 131 Inc. d/b/a Fast Stop 131 (1334 Florida Street)
- Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for Neighborhood Mini Pack Your One Stop Shop LLC (1710 75th Avenue)
- Approved Class B Beer & Liquor license for The Bottle Shop LLC d/b/a Bin Q Liquor Store (3911 Perkins Road)
- Ratified Emergency Suspension for Aseel Almadrahi LLC d/b/a Two Brothers Grocery (12333 Jefferson Hwy)
- Scheduled hearing for Two Brothers Grocery for September 14, 2023
- Approved minutes from August 10, 2023 meeting