New Orleans City Planning Commission public meetings in 2021

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will consider several property and street matters, including a ground donation for Marque Drive, a street exchange with HANO, a sale of an unconstructed right-of-way, and two street name changes. The meeting will be held via teleconference with public comment accepted.

• Donation of ground for continuation of Marque Drive at 41611 Dwyer Rd
• Exchange of Laussat St. with HANO for Pauline St. plus monetary sum
• Sale of unconstructed North Villere St. ROW adjacent to 1333 Japonica St.
• Renaming McShane Place to Joseph Guillaume Place
• Renaming Robert E Lee Blvd to Allen Toussaint Blvd

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee will consider several design review applications, including a withdrawn urgent care clinic on S. Claiborne Avenue, a public market project on N. Claiborne Avenue, a community facility on Elysian Fields Avenue, an elevator addition to the Tremé Recreational Center, and a school expansion on Arts Street. The committee will also adopt minutes and the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Design Review 114/21: Urgent care clinic at 4215 S. Claiborne Avenue (withdrawn, to be rescheduled)
• Design Review 127/21: Claiborne Cultural Innovation District Back-A-Town Plaza Phase 1b public market on N. Claiborne Avenue (400-700 blocks)
• Zoning Docket TBD: Community facility at 4338 Elysian Fields Avenue by New Life Wellness Center
• Design Review 076/21: Elevator addition to Tremé Recreational Center at 900 N Villere Street
• Design Review 130/21: Elementary school expansion at 2518 Arts Street exceeding 40,000 sq ft

The Design Advisory Committee approved three renovation projects and a prototype for citywide electric vehicle charging stations. One proposal for a new primary school was deferred for architectural revisions. One item was withdrawn.

• Approved Jung Realty Co, Inc. restaurant renovation subject to façade modifications (Unanimous)
• Approved Mercy Partners, LLC residential care facility renovation (Unanimous)
• Deferred Edward Hynes Elementary School new construction for architectural revisions (Unanimous)
• Approved 3205 Tulane, LLC building renovation subject to architectural and sidewalk requirements (Unanimous)
• Approved Mayor’s Office of Transportation EV charging station prototypes subject to three provisos (Unanimous)
• Design Review 076/21 withdrawn

City Planning Commission Operational Meeting

The City Planning Commission is holding an operational meeting to discuss administrative reports and minutes. Mayor Latoya Cantrell will provide a presentation on affordable housing priorities.

• Presentation by Mayor Latoya Cantrell on Affordable Housing Priorities
• Consideration of November 2021 Meeting Minutes

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Law. The body will review specific property zoning requests and text amendments to create new city-wide use categories.

• Proposed new use category for 'Boat Dock' rental facilities in multiple districts
• Proposed new use category for 'convenience centers' or 'waste and recycling drop-off centers'
• Request to add 'Outdoor Amphitheater' as a conditional use in the AC-1 Arts and Culture Diversity Overlay District
• Conditional use request for a bar over 3,000 square feet at 2600-2602 Chartres Street
• Variance request for a 134 square foot blade sign at 1200 Poydras Street and 501 Loyola Avenue

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission is holding a special meeting via teleconference to consider several zoning amendments, subdivision requests, and land use changes. Items include proposed text amendments for wine shops in historic districts and the potential adaptive reuse of part of the Orleans Parish Justice Center.

• Text amendment to classify 'wine shop' as a conditional use in HMC-2 Historic Marigny/Tremè/Bywater Commercial Districts
• Zoning change from S-RS to S-RM2 at 2318-2326 Madrid Street
• Zoning change from BIP to S-RS for 11900-11950 Dwyer Road and 4891 Bullard Avenue
• Amendment to permit adaptive reuse of Orleans Parish Justice Center's Phase 2 building for inmate housing and medical services
• Conditional use for neighborhood commercial establishment at 2043 Flood Street

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to consider requests regarding the sale of city ground and crosswalks, as well as air ground rights for a servitude. The body will hear staff presentations and public comments before voting on these items.

• Request by John Campbell for sale of ground at Vignaud and Ponce De Leon Streets
• Request by Byron Gibson for sale of a crosswalk between 4800 and 4600 Metropolitan Street
• Request by homeowners to purchase 1/4 portions of a crosswalk adjacent to 5100 Bancroft
• Request by Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. for air ground rights at 2434–2436 Governor Nicholls

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing architectural plans for a recreation center project located on N Villere St., involving new sidewalks, an elevator, and a playground. The plans include a two-story facility with a gym, pool, and multiple rooms. The agenda lists project details and drawings from the design team.

• New recreation center on N Villere St. with gymnasium, pool, and playground
• New sidewalk and elevator included in the project
• Two-story floor plans reviewed by the committee

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission is meeting via teleconference to consider various zoning amendments, conditional use permits, and subdivision requests. The body will review dockets involving commercial expansions, residential rezoning, and updates to city subdivision regulations.

• Proposed text amendment to allow cemeteries in all MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use Districts city-wide
• Request to expand an existing bar to 10,000 square feet at 319-325 North Rendon Street
• Conditional use request for a hotel at 823-843 Camp Street
• Proposed addition of Tujague’s signage at 823 and 429 Decatur Street to 'Designated Classic Signs'
• Conditional use request for a prison and related medical/administrative uses at 2800 Perdido Street

City Planning Commission Operational Meeting

The City Planning Commission is holding an operational committee meeting to review internal business. The agenda includes the consideration of October 2021 meeting minutes and reports from the Executive Director and the Chair.

• Consideration of October 2021 Meeting Minutes
• Report from Executive Director
• Report from Chair

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider various zoning text amendments, conditional use permits, and property re-subdivisions. The body will also review the proposed 2022 budget and work plan for the Downtown Development District.

• Proposed text amendment to allow cemeteries as a permitted use in all MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use Districts city-wide
• Proposed text amendment to modify signage regulations for all medical and hospital campuses city-wide
• Affordable Housing Planned Development requests for 1101-1133 Milan Street and 217 South Rendon Street
• Conditional use request for a medical clinic over 5,000 square feet at 1320 North Broad Street
• Review of the proposed 2022 budget and work plan for the Downtown Development District

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to consider several requests for the sale, lease, or exchange of city-owned ground and rights-of-way. The body will review requests from private individuals, foundations, and the Housing Authority of New Orleans.

• Request by N. Robertson Artist Studios for sale or lease of N. Robertson Street between St. Ferdinand and Press Street
• Request by Sharif K. Sakla for sale or lease of Colapissa St. from Burdette St. to Fern St.
• Request by Richard Geerken for sale of 6301 Bellaire Street
• Request by Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) for ground exchanges in Columbia Parc and B.W. Cooper
• Request by Joan Mitchell Foundation, Inc. for sale of Kerlerec Street ROW adjacent to 1430 N. Rocheblave Street

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments is reviewing several variance requests and one appeal regarding zoning regulations. Key items include a large-scale office-to-residential conversion and various residential and commercial building modifications.

• 1515 Poydras Street: Request to convert office to mixed-use with 430 dwelling units and a waiver for 16,058 sf of required open space
• 129 Robert E. Lee Boulevard: Request for multiple variances to build a restaurant/office, including a waiver for 8,750 sf of lot area
• 3026 Canal Street: Request for a variance to expand an educational facility with 22 parking spaces instead of the required 65
• 2612 Esplanade Avenue: Appeal of a decision regarding legal non-conforming status for office use
• 905 Moss Street: Request for a 1 ft building height variance for a two-family residence

City Planning Commission Operational Meeting

The City Planning Commission is meeting virtually due to COVID-19 to discuss routine operational items: approval of August meeting minutes, reports from the Executive Director and Chair, and committee reports. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Consideration of August 2021 meeting minutes
• Report from Executive Director
• Report from Chair
• Committee reports

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider several proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Law. The body will review requests for conditional uses, text amendments to the zoning ordinance, and specific property rezoning.

• Conditional use for a hotel at 823-843 Camp Street
• Conditional use for retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages at 6508 Spanish Fort Boulevard
• Conditional use to permit a prison and related uses at 2800 Perdido Street
• Text amendment to classify 'wine shop' as a conditional use in HMC-2 districts
• Zoning change from Single-Family Residential to Multi-Family Residential at 2318-2326 Madrid Street

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will consider several zoning amendments, including a proposed interim district to protect the Tremé neighborhood. The agenda also includes multiple requests for property re-subdivisions across various municipal districts.

• Zoning change for 826-836 Market Street and 1663 Chippewa Street
• Conditional use for an indoor amusement facility at 2231 Saint Claude Avenue
• Text amendment to classify 'reception facility' as a conditional use in ENORC districts
• Re-subdivision of 1507 North Robertson Street
• Proposed Protect Tremé Interim Zoning District to prohibit certain uses near Louis Armstrong Park

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the sale of public street portions and the acceptance of a land donation. The body will also consider a request for air rights for a balcony.

• Sale of Saux Lane between Ruck St. and Copernicus St. {21-1364}
• Reconsideration of the sale of a portion of N. Robertson Street {21-1366}
• Acceptance of a land donation from 1400 Baronne LLC for future public ROW {21-1369}
• Request for air rights servitude for a balcony at 2336-2338 Lapeyrouse {21-1371}

City Planning Commission Operational Meeting

The City Planning Commission is holding an operational committee meeting via video/teleconference. The agenda includes the consideration of August 2021 meeting minutes and reports from the Executive Director, Chair, and various committees.

• Consideration of August 2021 Meeting Minutes
• Report from Executive Director
• Report from Chair
• Committee Reports

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider various zoning amendments, subdivision requests, and conditional use permits. Key discussions include a proposal to digitize nonconforming billboards and the creation of a Protect Tremé Interim Zoning District.

• Proposed text amendment to allow nonconforming billboards to digitize in exchange for removal
• Proposed Protect Tremé Interim Zoning District to prohibit government offices and public works in Louis Armstrong Park
• Zoning change for 600 North Broad Street to permit a bar and outdoor amusement facility
• Request to permit a medical clinic over 5,000 square feet at 1320 North Broad Street
• Proposed text amendment to modify signage regulations for medical and hospital campuses city-wide

Design Advisory Committee

The provided document contains architectural site plans and exterior elevations for the Second Line Stage Expansion project. The agenda text consists of technical building specifications rather than a list of items for committee decision or discussion.

• Architectural site plan for Building 100 (64,545 GSF)
• Exterior elevations for South, West, North, and East sides of the structure
• Site details including bicycle storage, landscape islands, and perimeter fencing

The committee approved design requests for a wine shop at 1152 Magazine St, a bar and amusement facility for Greenway Ventures, and renovations at the Audubon Zoo and A.P. Tureaud Civil Rights Memorial Park. Requests for an addition at 1150 Magazine St and an elevator at the Tremé Recreational Center were deferred.

• Approved facade modifications for wine shop at 1152 Magazine St (Unanimous)
• Approved bar and outdoor amusement facility for Greenway Ventures, LLC subject to parking and access provisos (Unanimous)
• Approved outdoor amphitheater renovation at Audubon Zoo (Unanimous)
• Approved site and landscaping improvements at A.P. Tureaud Civil Rights Memorial Park (Unanimous)
• Deferred open-air addition at 1150 Magazine St to resolve access and design issues (Unanimous)
• Deferred elevator addition at Tremé Recreational Center for further justification and drawings (Unanimous)
• Withdrawn: Social Club construction by Supreme Council 33rd Degree Freemasons LA
• Withdrawn: New aquatics facility at Behrman Memorial Park

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Law. This includes a text amendment to establish a new interim zoning district to protect the Tremé neighborhood and various conditional use requests.

• Proposed Protect Tremé Interim Zoning District to prohibit government offices and public works facilities near Louis Armstrong Park
• Request to expand a prison to include a medical and mental health services facility at 2750-3200 Perdido Street and 819-821 South Broad Street
• Conditional use request for a commercial short-term rental at 2110-2112 Chartres Street
• Conditional use request for a mini-warehouse at 6750 Franklin Avenue
• Zoning change from Suburban Single-Family to Suburban Two-Family Residential at 6110-6112 Baccich Street

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting via teleconference to consider several requests for the sale of city-owned land and portions of streets. The committee will also review requests for air and ground rights servitudes over public rights-of-way.

• Sale of crosswalk land in Eastshore subdivision near 14550 Tilbury Rd
• Sale of a portion of Laussat St. from Gallier St. to Alvar St.
• Sale of immovable property at 11101 Zenith St. in Little Woods
• Sale of crosswalk land in Lakeland Acres near 4900 Redwood and 4882 Redwood
• Air and ground rights servitudes for structures over Laurel, Jena, Dauphine, and Camp Street rights-of-way

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider several variance requests and appeals, including a proposal to build a hotel at 1424-1426 Baronne Street with no off-street parking (14 spaces required). The board will also elect a chair and vice-chair for the coming year.

• Variance to build a hotel at 1424-1426 Baronne St. with 0 of 14 required off-street parking spaces
• Appeals of short-term rental non-conforming status denials for 1138-40 and 1205-07 Governor Nicholls St.
• Appeal of office-use non-conforming status denial for 2612 Esplanade Ave.
• Variance for a single-family residence at 3425 Milan St. with excessive front yard setback (48 ft 7 in vs. 20 ft permitted) and front-yard parking
• Election of board chair and vice-chair

City Planning Commission Operational Meeting

The City Planning Commission is holding an operational meeting to review administrative reports and minutes. The body will consider the 2022 budget request as part of the Executive Director's report.

• Consideration of July 2021 Meeting Minutes
• Consideration of 2022 Budget Request

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider three proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Law. These requests include updating a casino's conditional use and changing zoning designations for residential and commercial properties.

• Zoning Docket 068/21: Update conditional use for a casino at 4-8 Canal Street to accommodate a new hotel
• Zoning Docket 069/21: Change 826-836 Market Street and 1663 Chippewa Street from HU-RD2 to MU-2 High Intensity Mixed-Use
• Zoning Docket 070/21: Permit an indoor amusement facility at 2231 Saint Claude Avenue and 1100 Marigny Street

City Planning Commission Operational Meeting (1)

The Personnel, Administration, and Continuing Education Committee is meeting to discuss next steps for a '100 Day Plan.' Discussion topics include establishing protocols for hybrid public hearings, completing new hires, and streamlining application review processes.

• Adoption of March 30, 2021 minutes
• Discussion of '100 Day Plan' next steps
• Establishment of hybrid/live CPC public hearing protocols
• Hiring of an Environmental Planning Specialist
• Studies for Housing, DOT, and Subdivision Regulations

The Personnel, Administration, and Continuing Education Committee reviewed staff wellness survey results. The committee suggested actionable steps regarding technology, hybrid work, and staff support for further discussion with the full Commission.

• Reviewed staff wellness survey results
• Proposed actionable steps for full Commission discussion regarding COVID-19 federal funding for technology
• Proposed discussion on hybrid work models and remote access to city resources
• Proposed discussion on staff salaries, promotions, and morale

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider five proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Law. These include a text amendment regarding billboard digitization and four specific property zoning requests.

• Proposed text amendment to allow nonconforming billboards to digitize in exchange for removal (Docket 064/21)
• Zoning change for 600 North Broad Street and 2619-2652 Toulouse Street to permit a bar and outdoor amusement facility (Docket 063/21)
• Request for affordable housing planned development at 616 and 650 North Broad Street and surrounding parcels (Docket 066/21)
• Conditional use request for a hotel at 836-850 Carondelet Street (Docket 067/21)
• Conditional use request for a three-unit multi-family dwelling at 630 Mandeville Street and 2330 Royal Street (Docket 065/21)

City Planning Commission Operational Meeting

The City Planning Commission will hold an operational committee meeting via video teleconference. The agenda includes reviewing June 2021 meeting minutes and receiving reports from the Executive Director, Chair, and committees.

• Consideration of June 2021 Meeting Minutes
• Executive Session regarding personnel evaluations
• Evaluation of executive and deputy director competence or health

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review several proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Law. The agenda includes decisions on new parking requirements, conditional use requests for businesses, and subdivision changes.

• Proposed 'University Area Off-Street Parking Overlay' requiring parking for bedroom increases
• Conditional use request for a bar at 5746-5750 Hayne Boulevard
• Request to permit a wine shop at 1152 Magazine Street
• Affordable Housing Planned Development at 1721-1735 Saint Andrew Street
• Text amendment to remove CPC review for signage in Design Overlay Districts

2022 2026 Capital Improvement Plan Public Hearings

The City Planning Commission is holding a series of public hearings to consider capital budget requests from city departments and agencies for the 2022-2026 program years. These hearings allow the public to provide input on proposed budget requests via teleconference or at City Hall.

• Budget requests from New Orleans Police Department, Fire Department, and EMS
• Budget requests from Department of Public Works and Department of Sanitation
• Budget requests from New Orleans Aviation Board
• Budget requests from New Orleans Recreation Development Commission
• Budget requests from various Orleans Parish courts and the Sheriff's Office

2022 2026 Capital Improvement Plan Public Hearings

The City Planning Commission is holding a series of public hearings to consider capital budget requests from various city departments and agencies. These hearings cover program years spanning 2022 through 2026.

• Public hearing for New Orleans City Council
• Public hearing for New Orleans City Park
• Public hearing for Audubon Commission
• Public hearing for Department of Parks and Parkways
• Public hearing for New Orleans Police Department

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will review several zoning dockets, including a text amendment for grocery stores in historic districts and conditional use requests for bars and health clubs. The meeting also includes several requests for land re-subdivisions across multiple municipal districts.

• Text amendment to allow grocery stores over 10,000 square feet via conditional use in HU-MU districts
• Conditional use request for a bar at 5746-5750 Hayne Boulevard
• Planned Development request for a health club and live entertainment at 460-462 Josephine Street
• Re-subdivision of lots at 2405 Saint Claude Avenue, 1107-1127 Saint Roch Avenue, and 2416 Marais Street
• Conditional use request for a neighborhood commercial establishment at 3120-3122 Cleveland Avenue

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider 12 dockets, including variances for building height, setbacks, and parking, plus two appeals of building permits for a heliport at 200 Henry Clay Avenue. One item (Docket 033-21) has been withdrawn. The meeting will be held electronically via Zoom with written public comment only.

• Appeal of building permits for a heliport at 200 Henry Clay Avenue (Dockets 038-21 and 039-21)
• Variance for a 65-ft/5-story mixed-use building at 3401 St. Charles Avenue (permitted 40 ft/3 stories)
• Variance for a carry-out restaurant at 2218 Poydras Street with 17 parking spaces (40 required)
• Variance for a swimming pool in the front yard at 3 Flamingo Street
• Variance for a single-family residence at 1543 Sere Street with 23.7% permeable open space (40% required)

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee will meet via teleconference to hear design review cases, including a reconsideration of a zoning docket for a conditional use permit for a drive-thru fast food restaurant at 4068 Tulane Avenue. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from the previous meeting and public comment periods.

• Reconsideration of Zoning Docket 057/21 for a conditional use to permit a drive-thru facility associated with a fast food restaurant at 4068 Tulane Avenue in an MU-2 High Intensity Mixed-Use District and HUC Historic Urban Corridor Use Restriction Overlay District
• Adoption of minutes from the May 19, 2021 meeting

The committee deferred a request by Supreme Council 33rd Degree Free Masons LA for a new two-story social club. The decision requires the applicant to address specific deficiencies regarding landscaping, parking, and building aesthetics.

• Deferred Design Review 043/21 for Free Mason Hall construction (unanimous) subject to three provisos: inclusion of street trees, parking and pedestrian circulation revisions, and façade revisions for architectural interest

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Law. The session includes reviews of text amendments for grocery store uses and several requests for conditional uses and planned developments.

• Text amendment to allow grocery stores over 10,000 square feet in HU-MU districts via conditional use
• Conditional use request for a bar at 5746-5750 Hayne Boulevard
• Affordable Housing Planned Development request for 3667-3669 Tchoupitoulas Street
• Planned Development request for a health club, bar, and live entertainment at 460-462 Josephine Street and 2120 Rousseau Street

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 25, 2021 via teleconference to consider several zoning dockets, including conditional uses for a gas station, a car wash, and restaurants, as well as text amendments to the zoning ordinance. Most items were deferred from previous meetings. The commission will also vote on minutes from the May 11 meeting.

• Conditional use for a gas station at 2701-2717 Tulane Avenue (Docket 026/21)
• Conditional use for a motor vehicle service/repair facility and car wash at 1531 Newton Street (Docket 030/21)
• Conditional use for a restaurant and micro-brewery over 5,000 sq ft at 8301-8343 Olive Street (Docket 042/21)
• Text amendment to establish a University Area Off-Street Parking Overlay (Docket 044/21)
• Text amendment to modify Neighborhood Participation Program requirements for remote meetings during emergencies (Docket 046/21)

City Planning Zoning and Land Use Committee

The City Planning Commission's Zoning and Land Use Committee will meet via teleconference to discuss revisions to the Subdivision Regulations. The meeting is held under COVID-19 emergency provisions, and public input is allowed.

• Revision of Subdivision Regulations
• Other Considerations

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee will meet to review design cases and approve previous minutes. The primary item is a reconsideration of a request for a new two-story social club and lodge.

• Reconsideration of Design Review 043/21: 5,432 sq. ft. Social Club/Lodge at 3200 St Bernard Avenue
• Approval of minutes from 04/07/21 meeting
• Approval of minutes from 05/05/21 meeting

The committee approved requests for a gas station, school parking, affordable housing, and various building renovations. One medical building project was referred to the Director of City Planning Commission for a final decision after a conditional approval motion failed.

• Approved gas station conditional use (Zoning Docket 26/21) with 4 provisos
• Referred medical building design (Design Review 26/21) to Director of CPC (3-2-1)
• Approved Orleans Parish School Board parking amendment (Zoning Docket 27/21) unanimously
• Approved 'The Grove' affordable housing project (Zoning Docket 32/21) with 4 provisos
• Approved mixed-use renovation (Design Review 44/21) subject to further agency review
• Approved Aquarium of the Americas site plan (Design Review 50/21) with 4 provisos

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing on 13 items: 3 unfinished variance cases, 1 unfinished appeal, 6 new variance requests, and 3 new appeals of safety and permits decisions. Several items are automatically deferred to the June 21 meeting.

• Appeal #037-21: Ghost Kitchens at 2200-22 Poydras Street and 2201 Lafayette Street
• Variance #025-21: 6007 Bullard Avenue (unfinished business)
• Variance #043-21: 2156 Agriculture Street
• Variance #045-21: 3401 St. Charles Avenue
• Appeal #050-21: 631 Broadway Street

City Planning Commission Operational Meeting

The City Planning Commission is holding an operational committee meeting to discuss administrative matters. Discussion topics include a Mayor request for a Master Plan Amendment and workload analysis, as well as neighborhood participation programs.

• Consideration of April 2021 Meeting Minutes
• Discussion of Mayor request for Master Plan Amendment and Workload Analysis
• Discussion of Granting Discretion to Executive Director on Order of Application Consideration
• Discussion of Neighborhood Participation Program In-Person Meetings
• Discussion of 5/21 Retreat and staff evaluations

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 11, 2021, to consider four proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Law. Each request seeks a conditional use permit for specific commercial activities in various districts. The public may attend or submit written comments by the deadline.

• Conditional use for packaged alcohol sales at 617 North Broad Street and 2735 Toulouse Street
• Conditional use for a standard restaurant at 802 Nashville Avenue and 5801 Magazine Street
• Conditional use for a restaurant and micro-brewery over 5,000 sq ft at 8301-8343 Olive Street
• Amendment to remove a proviso to allow a child care center at 2336 Saint Charles Avenue

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing a current deed transcription for property located at the corner of Tchoupitoulas, St. Thomas, and Pleasant Streets. The document specifies that the land is to be used solely for playground purposes as the Leo-Benaweil Playstrip.

• Deed transcription for Lot #1 at Tchoupitoulas, St. Thomas, and Pleasant Sts.
• Land use designation: Leo-Benaweil Playstrip for playground purposes

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider 12 items, including unfinished business on variances for a single-family residence at 1435 Joseph Street and an appeal of a stop work order at 937 Henry Clay Avenue. New business includes variance requests for mixed-use developments on Baronne Street, Habitat for Humanity homes on Desire and Montegut Drives, and several other residential projects. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom with written public comment only.

• Variance for single-family residence at 1435 Joseph Street with front yard parking and insufficient permeable open space (after the fact)
• Appeal of stop work order at 937 Henry Clay Avenue
• Variance for multi-family residence at 1123 Baronne Street with insufficient lot area and zero off-street parking (20 spaces required)
• Two mixed-use developments at 1609 and 1613 Baronne Street seeking parking waivers
• Three Habitat for Humanity homes on Desire Drive and Montegut Drive requesting rear yard setback variances

City Planning Commission Operational Meeting

The City Planning Commission met via video conference to conduct an operational committee meeting. The agenda focused on reviewing previous meeting minutes and receiving reports from the Executive Director and Committee Chairs.

• Consideration of February 2021 and March 2021 Meeting Minutes
• Executive Director report on personnel updates and office reopening plan
• Report on CPC Wellness Survey Observations
• Annual Retreat Planning
• Discussion regarding Preservation Plan

Planning Advisory Committee

The provided text consists of technical notes, measurements, and approval dates rather than a formal meeting agenda. It contains references to site specifications and fixture compliance.

• References to N. Rampart St., Saint Ann St., Dumaine St., and Burgundy St.
• Note regarding a proposed fixture that is not approvable without specifications
• Approval dates listed as 12/11/2019 and 11/18/2020

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing technical drawings for the New Life Wellness Center project. The documents include site, grading, paving, utility, and erosion control plans.

• Site plan review for New Life Wellness Center
• Review of grading and drainage plans
• Review of utility plans including water, gas, and sewer lines
• Review of erosion control and paving plans

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Law. The commission will hear from proponents and opponents regarding a specific zoning request.

• Zoning Docket 025/21: Request by Couples Creating Opportunities, LLC to change zoning from HU-RD2 to HU-B1A at 300-302 Olivier Street and 603-609 Pelican Avenue

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing a construction document for a new mixed-use facility at 3969 Tchoupitoulas Street. The site plan includes large and small dog play areas, a valet canopy, pervious parking, new sidewalks, ADA-compliant ramps, and a trash enclosure. The project is owned by Gernon Properties LLC and designed by Zangara + Partners LLC.

• New mixed-use facility at 3969 Tchoupitoulas Street
• Large and small dog play areas
• Valet canopy and pervious parking
• New sidewalks and ADA-compliant concrete ramps
• Trash enclosure with gates and generator on concrete slab

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. These include a new overlay district for the French Market and changes to allowed uses in Neighborhood Mixed-Use Districts.

• Zoning Docket 023/21: Proposed French Market Overlay District to allow expanded market hours and pedestrian signage
• Zoning Docket 024/21: Proposal to classify minor motor vehicle repair and car washes as conditional uses in HU-MU Neighborhood Mixed-Use Districts

City Planning Commission Operational Meeting

This is a procedural operational meeting of the New Orleans City Planning Commission, held remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda includes consideration of January 2021 meeting minutes, reports from the Executive Director and Chair, and a presentation from the MIZ Coordinator. No votes on ordinances, rezoning, or contracts are listed.

• Consideration of January 2021 meeting minutes
• Report from Executive Director
• Reports from Chair
• Presentation/discussion with Kelly Butler, MIZ Coordinator, Office of Community Development
• Committee reports

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing an application by 201 N Rampart LLC for the adaptive reuse of the historic Dr Nut bottling factory and warehouses. The project proposes a 49-suite hotel with a ground-floor coffee shop and cocktail lounge.

• Adaptive reuse of historic property at 2121 Chartres Street
• Construction of a 49-suite hotel
• Addition of five new penthouses
• Proposed ground-floor coffee shop and cocktail lounge
• Project exceeds 10,000 square feet, triggering City Planning Commission review

The Design Advisory Committee approved a commercial-to-mixed-use conversion in the CBD and a public park and playground project. Both approvals include conditions for further departmental review.

• Approved Design Review 067-20 for East Skelly, LLC mixed-use development (unanimous)
• Approved Design Review 010/21 for City of New Orleans park and playground improvements (unanimous)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposed street purchase related to the New Orleans Port and the Clarence Henry Truckway. The agenda includes an overall site plan for a project involving residential blocks, outdoor seating, and support buildings.

• Proposed Street Purchase near Clarence Henry Truckway
• Wisner Dog Park site plan review
• Site plan details including car access, parking, and covered seating

City Planning Commission Operational Meeting

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Law. These items include text amendments regarding shooting range standards and various requests for conditional uses or planned developments.

• Text amendment to establish definitions and standards for 'shooting range' or 'shooting gallery'
• Affordable housing planned development at 2701 South Johnson Street and 3400 Fourth Street
• Conditional use for multi-family residence at 2053-2059 North Tonti Street
• Conditional use for multi-family residence at 2311 Saint Anthony Street
• Conditional use for a hotel over 10,000 square feet with live entertainment at 2836-2842 La Salle Street

City Planning Commission Operational Meeting

The City Planning Commission is holding an operational committee meeting via video teleconference. The agenda includes reviewing December 2020 and annual meeting minutes, as well as receiving reports from the Executive Director and Chair.

• Consideration of December 2020 and Annual Meeting Minutes
• Report from Executive Director
• Reports from Chair
• Presentation/Discussion with Peter Bowen, DCAO, Office of Business and External Services

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing plans for the renovation of an existing retail space into a lounge and kitchen area. The project involves extending the first-floor lounge into an adjacent building space to combine two phases.

• Renovation of 601 N. Broad St. from retail sales to lounge/kitchen
• Creation of a kitchen area for sandwich service only
• Installation of new 1 HR fire rated exterior door
• Electrical and cosmetic work including partition walls and drop ceilings

The Design Advisory Committee unanimously approved two development requests subject to specific design revisions. Both projects are located within Corridor Transformation overlays and require further updates to landscaping and building transparency.

• Approved Greater St. Stephen Ministries community center subject to further review of window size/count and a licensed landscape plan (Unanimous)
• Approved PMAT Algiers Plaza, LLC fast food restaurant subject to pedestrian/bicycle design revisions, a street tree landscape plan, and separate review of the 'LA Nails' building (Unanimous)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will meet via teleconference to review several requests regarding property rights. The items include requests to purchase portions of public right-of-way and land, as well as requests for air rights servitudes.

• Request by E. Howell Crosby to purchase part of the Cohn Street public right-of-way
• Request by Jamon Development LLC to purchase land at 7701 Oleander Street
• Request by Jamon Development LLC to purchase land at 3202 Pine Street
• Air rights servitude request for canopies and doors at 600 Mazant Street
• Air rights servitude request for steps and railings at 2526 Martin Luther King Boulevard

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing via teleconference to consider one subdivision application. The commission will hear from proponents and opponents regarding the request.

• Subdivision Docket 136/20: Request by Crowder Boulevard Properties, LLC to re-subdivide Lot 31-XYZ into Lots 105 thru 118 at 7850 Crowder Boulevard

City Planning Operational Meeting

The City Planning Commission is holding its annual meeting via video teleconference. The body will consider and vote on the 2020 Annual Report and the 2021 Work Plan.

• Vote on 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan
• Suspension of rules to move the annual meeting date from July 13, 2021 to January 26, 2021

City Planning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing via teleconference to consider several proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Law. The agenda includes requests for conditional uses, property dispositions, and text amendments regarding affordable housing and riverfront districts.

• Disposition of S. Front Street right-of-way between Constantinople and Marengo Streets
• Disposition of multiple parcels on Chef Menteur Highway including 8323 to 8541 addresses
• Conditional use for a restaurant at 3329 Magazine Street
• Conditional use for retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages at 3701 S. Claiborne Ave and 3000 Delachaise St
• Text amendment to create the Brown’s Dairy Affordable Housing Homeownership District

City Planning Personnel, Administration, and Conti

The Personnel, Administration and Continuous Education Committee is meeting via video teleconference. The body intends to discuss the 2021 CPC Work Plan.

• Discussion of 2021 CPC Work Plan