East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission public meetings in 2024

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission will review feedback on recent City Council agenda items and upcoming CPC meetings. The meeting includes a presentation from People’s Housing Plus and discussions regarding retail goods establishment recommendations.

• Zone change request at 4523 Read Blvd
• Conditional use for reception facility at 9900 Lake Forest Blvd
• Zone change from NA to M-MU near Chef Hwy, Rigolets & Lake Pontchartrain
• Reduction in size of non-conforming electronic billboards (ZD 095/24)
• Retail Goods Establishment Study regarding distance requirements for beauty and tire shops

The Commission approved a special meeting for December 17, 2024, to discuss a resolution regarding the lack of community input for three proposed pedestrian bridges across I-10. The body also approved the previous meeting's minutes and the November treasurer's report.

• Approved special CAB meeting on Dec 17, 2024, to discuss I-10 pedestrian bridge resolution
• Approved November 12 minutes
• Approved November treasurer's report for ENONAC and East New Orleans Foundation
• Approved meeting agenda

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission will review and provide feedback on several City Council agenda items, including zone change requests at 6620-6698 I-10 Service Rd (to C-2), 19808 Chef Hwy (to LI), and 5775 Read (to MU-1). They will also discuss a conditional use request for a community center at 14051-14071 Dwyer Rd and consider Master Plan recommendations. Additionally, the commission will address a non-commercial short-term rental request at 5300 Toulon and a design review for an ATM drive-thru at 5571 Read.

• Zone change from S-RS to C-2 at 6620-6698 I-10 Service Rd (Cal No. 348857)
• Zone change from M-Mu to LI at 19808 Chef Hwy (Cal No. 34860)
• Conditional use for community center at 14051-14071 Dwyer Rd (ZD 68/24)
• Zone change from C-2 to MU-1 at 5775 Read (ZD 87/24) with CPC approval recommendation
• Non-commercial short-term rental request at 5300 Toulon (meeting Nov. 19)

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The commission will conduct a general meeting including a review of the agenda and previous minutes. The session includes a review of treasurer's reports and opportunities for community information.

• Review and Approval of Agenda
• Review and Approval of Minutes
• Review of Treasurer’s Report(s)

The meeting minutes for the East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission on October 8, 2024, contain no recorded decisions, discussions, or actions. The document consists of a meeting agenda template with no entries under the business or presentation sections.

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission will review and provide feedback on several zoning items, including a proposed amendment to exempt billboards from an I-10 corridor, a zone change at 6620-6698 I-10 Service Rd, and a variance request for a new building at 4523 Read Blvd. The meeting also includes updates on a grant from Congressman Carter and community events.

• ZD 056/24: Amendment to CZO to exempt billboards from I-510 to Downman Rd on I-10 (CPC recommends denial; deferred to 9/19 City Council)
• ZD 060/24: Zone change from S-RS to C-2 at 6620-6698 I-10 Service Rd (approved)
• NPP variance request to waive corner side yard setback at 4523 Read Blvd
• ZD 069/24: Zone change from S-RS to S-B2 at 4523 Read Blvd (CPC meeting 9/10)
• BZA 056-24: Variance for excessive corner side yard setback at 4523 Read Blvd (BZA meeting 9/16)

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The commission will hear a presentation on a request to rezone 5775 Read Blvd from C-2 to MU-1, and will provide feedback on a proposed billboard ordinance amendment and a zone change at 4523 Read Blvd. Other items include a free energy efficiency program and a reforestation project.

• Zone change request from C-2 to MU-1 at 5775 Read Blvd
• Feedback on ZD 056/24: amendment to exempt billboards between I-501 and Downman Rd on I-10 (CPC recommends denial)
• Feedback on Cal No 34750: appropriation of unspent FY2023 funds for Mosquito Control Board warehouse purchase at 5700 Hayne Blvd
• Feedback on ZD 069/24: zone change from S-RS to S-B2 at 4523 Read Blvd
• Energy Smart free energy efficiency assessments by Thrive New Orleans

The commission approved the Treasurer's report for July 2024. Members reviewed a proposed 10-unit townhouse development on Read Blvd and discussed a reforestation project and voter initiatives.

• Approved Treasurer's report for July 1 thru July 31 (Passed without objection)
• Approved meeting agenda (Passed without objection)

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission will discuss feedback on three conditional use requests. The meeting includes updates on the state of District E and presentations from WaterWise NOLA and NOLA READY.

• Conditional use request for event reception hall at 9900 Lake Forest Blvd Ste. P
• Conditional use request for a Community Center at 14051 Dwyer Rd.
• Conditional use request for motor vehicle service & repair at 3795 Grant St.
• Feedback on the June 29 Public Safety Summit
• Discussion of grant opportunities from Caesars and Cox

The commission approved the Treasurer's report for the period of June 1 through June 30. Members received updates on District E statistics, stormwater management, and hurricane preparedness. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Approved agenda (no objection)
• Approved Treasurer's report for June 1-30 (no objection)

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission will review two conditional use requests: one for a new event reception hall at 9900 Lake Forest Blvd Ste. P and another for a community center at 14051 Dwyer Rd. They will also discuss a public safety roundtable and hear community information on summer youth feeding programs, a fatherhood event, environmental justice input, a youth climate fund, and Healthy Homes registration. Public comments are taken at the end of each agenda item.

• Conditional use request for event reception hall at 9900 Lake Forest Blvd Ste. P (community meeting June 15)
• Conditional use request for community center at 14051 Dwyer Rd (community meeting June 23)
• Neighborhood Leaders Roundtable on Public Safety (June 8, 9-11a at Lakeview Christian Center)
• Summer Youth Feeding Programs: Love Your NOLA Neighbor (Mon & Fri, 11-12p, 7240 Crowder Blvd) and Feed the Youth Initiative (Tues & Thurs, 11a-2p, 9954 Lake Forest Blvd)
• Healthy Homes registration deadline Aug 15 for rental property owners (no fee)

The commission did not have a quorum, resulting in the tabling of the agenda and the April 9 minutes. Members discussed upcoming community meetings regarding zoning and conditional use requests, as well as local infrastructure and youth programs.

• Tabled review and approval of agenda (no quorum)
• Tabled review and approval of April 9 minutes (no quorum)

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The Commission will review a proposed development update for Deer Park and discuss upcoming City Council requests for zone changes at 5700 & 5775 Deer Park. The meeting also includes a presentation from Voice of the Experienced and updates on Board of Zoning Adjustments requirements.

• Proposed development update for Deer Park
• Zone change request from C-1 to S-MU at 5700 & 5775 Deer Park
• New pre-application requirement for the Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA)
• Review of American Rescue Plan Act feedback

The commission did not reach a quorum, resulting in the tabling of the agenda, previous minutes, and the treasurer's report. Members expressed a consensus against a requested zone change for a proposed development at Deer Park. The meeting primarily consisted of updates on local projects and community announcements.

• Tabled approval of agenda (no quorum)
• Tabled approval of April 9 minutes (no quorum)
• Tabled approval of Treasurer's Report (no quorum)
• Expressed consensus opposition to zone change at 5700 & 5775 Deer Park

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission will discuss the Deer Park zone change request (ZDs 19/24 & 20/24) for 5700 & 5775 Deer Park, which was deferred at the April 4 City Council meeting. Presentations include the Orleans Career Project and the Weatherization Program. New business involves a stakeholders meeting on a retail goods establishments study. Community information covers an Entergy Town Hall and a spring cleanup event.

• Deer Park zone change request from C-1 to S-MU at 5700 & 5775 Deer Park, deferred to April 18, 2024
• City Planning Commission meeting on April 9 re: Master Plan FLUM Amendments for PD 9-19 thru 25
• Presentation: Orleans Career Project by former Judge Arthur Hunter, Jr.
• Presentation: Weatherization Program by Cherelle Lee, Quad Area Weatherization Program Case Worker
• Stakeholders meeting with CPC re: retail goods establishments study

The commission approved the meeting agenda, the March 12 minutes, and the Treasurer's report for March 1-31. Members received presentations on the Orleans Career Project and the Quad Area Weatherization Program.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved March 12 minutes
• Accepted Treasurer's Report for March 1-31

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission will hear presentations on Pelican Outdoor Advertising billboards and Palesa Development at Deer Park. They will also review the Master Plan for Planning District 9. Routine items include approval of minutes and treasurer's report.

• Pelican Outdoor Advertising (billboards) presentation by John Jackson
• Palesa Development at Deer Park presentation by Kim Burbank
• Master Plan for Planning District 9 review
• Love the Boot Cleanup Event: April 27, 9am at 5519 Michoud Blvd.
• Free Real Estate Recording Notification Service sign-up

The commission approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from January 9, and the treasurer's report for February 1-28. The session included presentations from NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, Pelican Outdoor Advertising, and Palesa Development.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved January 9 minutes
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report for February 1-28

East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission

The East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission will hear a presentation on SWBNO's Smart Metering Program and discuss a proposed street name change from Hayne Blvd. to Lincoln Beach Blvd., as well as a cooperative agreement with LADOTD for road ownership transfers. The commission will also vote on its 2024 meeting calendar.

• SWBNO Smart Metering Program presentation by Geriease Hawkins
• Proposed renaming of Hayne Blvd. to Lincoln Beach Blvd.
• City of New Orleans enters into a 10-year cooperative agreement with LADOTD to transfer ownership of Paris Rd and Hayne Blvd to Downman Rd.
• Approval of 2024 meeting calendar

The commission approved the minutes from December 12 and the Treasurer's report for December 1-31, 2023. Members received presentations on SWBNO smart metering and the Barrington Playspot project. No new ordinances or funding requests were voted upon.

• Approved December 12 meeting minutes
• Accepted Treasurer's Report for Dec 1-31, 2023
• Approved amendment to agenda to add Lois Brink