East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission public meetings in 2020

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission will review minutes and treasurer's report, then discuss feedback from recent city council and CPC meetings. Key items include six Industrial Tax Exemption Program applications from Folgers Coffee Company, multiple zoning change requests, and a motion to direct the City Planning Commission to hold a hearing on a zone change in the Lower Ninth Ward. They will also hear updates on a holiday decorating event and toy giveaway.

• 6 Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) applications from Folgers Coffee Company requesting retroactive tax exemptions
• Zoning change request for 20824 Chef Hwy from S-RM2 to S-B1 for a standard restaurant
• ZD 90/20: Planned development in C-3 Heavy Commercial District at 13350 I-10 Service Rd (Giving Hope) – deferral requested
• Motion M-20-410 to direct CPC to conduct a public hearing on zone change in Lower Ninth Ward from S-B1 & S-B2 to HU-MU
• ZD 094/20: St. Paul Catholic Church zone change from S-RD to C-1 at 6820-6828 Chef Hwy and 6809 Brutus St.

The meeting was informational only as a quorum was not present. Members discussed opposing retroactive tax exemptions for Folgers Coffee Company and agreed to draft a resolution for the City Council. The commission also noted the receipt of a $1,000 community grant from the Greater New Orleans Foundation.

• Approved motion to draft resolution opposing Folgers Tax Exemption issue
• Tabled review and approval of agenda (no quorum)
• Tabled review and approval of minutes (no quorum)

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission will discuss a zoning exception (ZD 55/20) for continued use of non-conforming pole signs, which the City Council approved on November 5, 2020. Other items include an update on the Impact Grant project completion, a presentation from Ride New Orleans on new transit links, and planning for a virtual holiday party. The meeting also covers outreach to former CAB members and an advisory committee meeting for the NOE Economic Development Administration.

• Cal. No. 33,148 / ZD 55/20 – exception for non-conforming pole signs, approved by City Council 11-5-2020
• Impact Grant project completion report by Ann Legaux
• Ride New Orleans: New Links presentation
• Outreach to former CAB members
• Virtual Holiday Party ideas

The commission did not have a quorum, meaning no official votes or approvals were made. The session served as an informational meeting to discuss transit changes, economic development, and community projects.

• Tabled review and approval of agenda (no quorum)
• Tabled review and approval of minutes (no quorum)

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission will discuss several zoning and subdivision requests, including a planned development for the Giving Hope project, a subdivision at 7701 Crowder Blvd, and reconsideration of a denied subdivision at 4533 Read Blvd. Old business includes zone changes, a text amendment for a Lower 9th Ward parking IZD, and a progress report on the Impact Grant project. A millage renewal presentation and community updates are also on the agenda.

• Zoning Docket 090/20: request for Planned Development in a C-3 district at 13350 I-10 Service Rd (Giving Hope project), replacing withdrawn ZD 069/20
• Subdivision Docket SD 115-20: creation of a subdivision at 7701 Crowder Blvd
• Reconsideration of denial of Subdivision 082/20: request to re-subdivide lot at 4533 Read Blvd
• ZD 077/20: request for zone change from C-1 to C-3 at 14201 Michoud Blvd
• ZD 078/20: request for text amendment to establish Lower 9th Ward Off-Street Parking IZD

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission is discussing two zoning matters. The body is reviewing a request to allow outdoor amusement facilities in specific districts and providing feedback on a zone change for 13350 I-10 Service Rd.

• Zoning Docket 073/20: Text amendment to permit 'Outdoor Amusement Facility' in General Planned Development and ENORC Overlay Districts
• Zoning Docket 069/20: Zone change request from C-3 to MU-2 at 13350 I-10 Service Rd. (Giving Hope)
• Community Impact Grant project due October 1, 2020
• Redistricting Academy held September 9-11, 2020

The provided document is an agenda for the September 8, 2020, meeting. It does not record any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes.

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission will discuss and review several items including a zone change request for a senior community, city council actions on surveillance technology regulations and conditional use permits, and old business including a BZA request for a retail store. The commission will also consider a community impact grant and a fundraiser lottery feasibility.

• ZD 069/20: Zone change from C3 to MU-2 at 13350 I-10 Service Road (Giving Hope Senior Community)
• Cal No. 33025: Conditional use for residential care facility at 6400-6464 Hayne Blvd.
• Cal No. 33056: Conditional use for educational facility at 8820-8900 Hayne & 7928 Burke Ave.
• Cal No. 33021: Regulations on city's use of surveillance technology (deferral requested to 8/20/20)
• BZA 052-20: Waivers for retail goods store at 7001 Read Lane

The commission did not have a quorum, so the meeting was held for informational purposes only. No formal votes were taken, and the approval of the agenda and minutes was tabled. The body discussed several pending zone changes and a request for an ethics opinion regarding a lottery fundraiser.

• Tabled review and approval of agenda (no quorum)
• Tabled review and approval of minutes (no quorum)
• Agreed to submit request to Board of Ethics regarding lottery fundraiser feasibility

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission will meet via Zoom on July 14, 2020, to discuss and potentially vote on several land-use items. Key items include a conditional use for alcohol sales at 4418 Downman Rd, a zone change for properties on Chef Highway, and a text amendment for non-conforming pole signs. The commission will also hear from the NOPD 7th District captain and discuss community cleanup efforts.

• Conditional use for alcohol sales at Louisiana Pride Seafood, 4418 Downman Rd
• Zone change from C1 General Commercial to LI Light Industrial for 14100, 14200, and 14300 Chef Hwy
• Text amendment to create exception for non-conforming fee standing pole signs
• Conditional use for a food processing facility at 19597 Chef Hwy
• Collaboration with Councilmember Nguyen on cleanup of Crowder, Read, and Bullard thoroughfares

The commission discussed collaborating with the Mayor's office on cleaning major thoroughfares including Crowder, Read, and Bullard. Members also discussed potential uses for a $1,500 Community Impact Grant, such as painting electrical boxes or addressing litter.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved March 10, 2020 minutes
• Noted no objections to Louisiana Pride Seafood conditional use for alcohol sales
• Noted no objections to text amendment ZD 055/20 regarding pole signs
• Noted no objections to zone change ZD 058/20 for Chef Hwy
• Noted no objections to conditional use ZD 062/20 for food processing facility

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The meeting scheduled for June 9, 2020, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 lockdown. No other business was conducted.

No meeting was held by the East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission on June 9, 2020, because of the COVID-19 lockdown.

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission has cancelled its May 12, 2020 meeting because of the COVID-19 lockdown. No business was conducted or discussed.

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for May 12, 2020, did not take place. The record indicates there was no meeting due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission has cancelled its April 14, 2020 meeting because of the COVID-19 lockdown. No business will be conducted.

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for April 14, 2020, did not take place. The cancellation was due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission will discuss several land-use items, including a conditional use for a hotel redevelopment at 6324 Chef Menteur Highway, a residential project at 5000 Old Gentilly Road, a contractor storage yard at 11601-11621 Old Gentilly Road, a residential care facility at 8800-8864 Hayne Boulevard, and a zone change at 13700-13990 Hayne Boulevard. The commission will also consider a special election for Lake Willow and receive updates on flood survey results and neighborhood engagement.

• NPP: Redevelopment of vacant hotel at 6324 Chef Menteur Highway (community meeting March 21)
• Conditional Use for residential project at 5000 Old Gentilly Road
• Conditional Use for contractor storage yard at 11601-11621 Old Gentilly Road
• Conditional Use for residential care facility at 8800-8864 Hayne Boulevard
• Zone change at 13700-13990 Hayne Boulevard

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission held an informational meeting that reached a quorum during the session. The commission approved the current meeting agenda and the minutes from February 11, 2020.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 11, 2020 minutes (unanimous)

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission will vote on an op-ed about the need for affordable housing and consider three deferred zoning requests, including a two-family dwelling and two educational facilities. They will also discuss a tree planting grant, a crime summit fee, and feedback from recent community meetings.

• Vote on op-ed: Need for Affordable Housing
• ZD 007/20: Two-family dwelling at 7941 Devine Ave.
• ZD 009/20: Vocational educational facility at 8460 Morrison Rd.
• ZD 010/20: Educational facility by Light City Church at 8820-8900 Hayne and 7928 Burke Ave.
• Discussion: S.O.U.L. Tree Planting/Community Impact Grant

The commission approved a motion for President Sylvia Scineaux-Richard to investigate and write a position paper on affordable housing standards and guidelines for developers. The body also decided to discontinue the Parcel Fee campaign for the current year to focus on a Juvenile Crime Summit. Additionally, the commission swore in new members and approved minutes from previous meetings.

• Approved motion for Pres. Scineaux-Richard to investigate and write on affordable housing standards
• Decided to discontinue the Parcel Fee campaign for this year
• Approved November 12, 2019 minutes
• Approved December 10, 2019 minutes
• Approved January 14, 2020 minutes
• Sworn in Comm. Glenn Braud and Donna Villa

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission will review several zoning requests, including a proposed assisted living center at 6400 Hayne Blvd., a vocational school at 8460 Morrison Rd., and a two-family dwelling at 7941 Devine St. They will also discuss a zoning change for a multifamily housing project at 6859 E. Coronet Court and receive updates on a mental health facility and community college programs.

• NPP: Assisted living center at 6400 Hayne Blvd.
• ZD 007/20: Two-family dwelling at 7941 Devine Ave.
• ZD 009/20: Vocational school at 8460 Morrison Rd.
• ZD 010/20: Educational facility (primary & secondary) at 8820-8900 Hayne and 7928 Burke Ave.
• ZD 096/19: Zoning change for multifamily housing at 6859 E. Coronet Court

The commission did not reach a quorum, resulting in the tabling of the agenda and the November 2019 minutes. Members discussed community grants, zoning requests, and workforce training. No formal decisions were voted upon during the meeting.

• Tabled review and approval of agenda (no quorum)
• Tabled review and approval of November 2019 minutes (no quorum)
• Submitted application for Community Impact Grant