New Orleans City Planning Commission public meetings in 2022
63 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Design Advisory Committee
The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal for interior renovation and minor exterior modifications to a historic building at 5538 Magazine Street, zoned HU-B1 Historic Urban Neighborhood District and located in a Character Preservation Corridor Design Overlay District. The project involves replacing round windows with rectangular storefront windows, adding a fabric awning or repainting the existing wood awning, and installing a new blade sign. The ground floor will remain a restaurant.
- Interior renovation of ground floor restaurant at 5538 Magazine Street
- Replacement of existing round windows with rectangular storefront wood windows
- Option to clad existing wood awning with new canvas fabric or repaint it
- Installation of a new blade sign, raising existing sign post
- Exterior seating proposed under the awning
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review several zoning amendments, including the creation of new interim zoning districts for short-term rentals and Lower Algiers. The meeting also includes requests for street name changes, subdivision applications, and design reviews for Loyola University.
- Renaming N. Rocheblause Street between Fats Domino Boulevard and Reynes Street to Shirley Taylor Way
- Creation of a new Residential Short Term Rental Interim Zoning District to prohibit certain land uses
- Creation of a Lower Algiers Rural Protection Interim Zoning District to prohibit specific developments
- Re-establishing the University Area Off-Street Parking Interim Zoning District
- Conditional use request for a reception facility at 2400 Napoleon Avenue
Board of Zoning Adjustments
The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing on 16 variance requests, including lot size, setback, parking, and use waivers for properties across New Orleans. It will also consider two extension requests and two appeals of permit decisions by the Director of Safety and Permits. One extension request (BZA072-20) has been withdrawn.
- Variance for a 100-ft wireless tower at 9317 Airline Highway (permitted max 65 ft)
- Variance to allow a carry-out restaurant at 7319 Downman Road with zero off-street parking (2 required)
- Variance for a hotel at 332 Baronne Street with only 14.9% ground-floor approved uses (25% required)
- Variance to convert an office to a hotel at 1620 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd with 2 parking spaces (4 required)
- Appeal of permit 22-09045-RNVN for a six-unit dwelling at 4526 N. Robertson Street
Design Advisory Committee
The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing schematic design packages for a proposed mixed-use development at 1431-41 Saint Bernard Avenue. The project consists of a 4-story building featuring 51 dwelling units and two commercial spaces.
- Proposed 4-story mixed-use building at 1431-41 Saint Bernard Avenue
- Construction of 51 dwelling units
- Two commercial tenant spaces under 1,000 square feet each
- Provision of 46 vehicle parking spaces and 22 bicycle spaces
- 24 units designated for households at 50% AMI or lower
The committee approved a two-phase expansion of a U-Haul facility on Chef Menteur Hwy subject to specific design and landscaping provisos. The committee also approved site improvements at Woldenberg Park following the submission of updated contextual plans.
- Approved meeting minutes from September 21, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved Design Review 048/22 for U-Haul expansion on Chef Menteur Hwy with provisos (unanimous)
- Approved Design Review 046/22 for site improvements at Woldenberg Park (unanimous)
City Planning Commission Operational Meeting
The City Planning Commission is meeting for a standard operational session with no specific decisions or public hearings listed. The agenda includes call to order, approval of minutes, reports from the executive director and chair, and committee reports.
- Approval of minutes from previous meeting
- Report from Executive Director
- Report from Chair
- Committee reports
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The body will review requests for zoning changes, conditional uses for commercial and hotel projects, and an affordable housing development.
- Proposed requirement for conspicuous signage with approved permit details (Docket 087/22)
- Conditional use for a neighborhood commercial establishment at 3301 Chippewa Street and 700-712 Toledano Street
- Affordable Housing Planned Development at 2809-2829 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and 1412-1416 Willow Street
- Conditional use for a hotel over 10,000 square feet at 1441-1451 North Rampart Street, 1104 Columbus Street, and 1115 Kerlerec Street
- Conditional use for a commercial use over 5,000 square feet at 4403 Canal Street
Board of Zoning Adjustments
The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing on 14 items, including 12 variance requests and 2 appeals. Key items include a mixed-use development at 4040 Canal Street seeking a corner side yard setback waiver, a carry-out restaurant at 7319 Downman Road requesting multiple zoning waivers, and a hotel at 332 Baronne Street needing a ground-floor use variance. The board will also consider adopting its 2023 meeting schedule.
- 4040 Canal Street: variance to allow mixed-use development with 0 ft corner side yard setback (required 7 ft)
- 7319 Downman Road: carry-out restaurant seeking 10 zoning waivers including lot area, transparency, and parking
- 332 Baronne Street: hotel variance for insufficient ground-floor approved uses (14.9% vs required 25%)
- 9317 Airline Highway: wireless tower height variance from 65 ft to 100 ft
- Adoption of 2023 Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting schedule
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The body will review a proposal to create a Residential Short Term Rental Interim Zoning District and evaluate three specific zoning and land-use requests.
- Zoning Docket 083/22: Proposal to create a Residential Short Term Rental Interim Zoning District prohibiting small, large, and partial unit residential short-term rentals
- Zoning Docket 084/22: Conditional use request for a reception facility over 10,000 square feet at 2400 Napoleon Avenue
- Zoning Docket 085/22: Zoning change from HU-RD2 to HM-MU at 2200-2202 Franklin Avenue
- Zoning Docket 086/22: Zoning change from HU-RD2 to HU-MU at 8015 Saint Charles Avenue and 618 Short Street
City Planning Commission Operational Meeting
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The agenda includes a proposal to create a new Residential Short Term Rental Interim Zoning District and several individual zoning change requests.
- Creation of a Residential Short Term Rental Interim Zoning District to prohibit small, large, and partial unit rentals
- Conditional use for a reception facility over 10,000 square feet at 2400 Napoleon Avenue
- Zoning change from HU-RD2 to HM-MU at 2200-2202 Franklin Avenue
- Zoning change from HU-RD2 to HU-MU at 8015 Saint Charles Avenue and 618 Short Street
Design Advisory Committee
The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposed renovation of Woldenberg Park at 1 Canal Street, covering a work area of about 2.4 acres within the 11.4-acre site. The project includes new green space and planting areas totaling approximately 19,000 square feet. The design team includes Eskew+Dumez+Ripple, Cambridge Seven, Spackman Mossop Michaels, and Morphy Makofsky.
- Renovation of Woldenberg Park at 1 Canal Street, bounded by Canal and Badine streets
- Work area of approximately 105,000 square feet (2.4 acres) within a 497,000-square-foot site
- Addition of about 19,000 square feet of new green space and planting area
- Design team includes Eskew+Dumez+Ripple, Cambridge Seven, Spackman Mossop Michaels, and Morphy Makofsky
The Design Advisory Committee approved two hotel projects at Elysian Fields and St. Claude Aves and a new facility at Wesley Barrow Stadium. A proposal for site improvements at Woldenberg Park was deferred to allow for design modifications.
- Approved August 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Design Review 044/22 site plan for hotel at Elysian Fields and St. Claude Aves (unanimous)
- Approved Design Review 047/22 hotel conversion at Elysian Fields and St. Claude Aves subject to door modifications (unanimous)
- Approved Design Review 045/22 multi-purpose facility at Wesley Barrow Stadium subject to modifications (unanimous)
- Deferred Design Review 046/22 Woldenberg Park site improvements for drawing modifications (unanimous)
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee will meet to discuss renaming a section of Press Drive. The body will also consider requests to sell two specific boathouses at public auction.
- Renaming a portion of Press Drive between Lake Shore Drive and Emmett W Bashful Boulevard to SUNO Knights Drive
- Public auction of Boathouse No. 127 located at 129 N. Roadway Street
- Public auction of Boathouse No. 31 located at 7818 Breakwater Drive
City Planning Commission Operational Meeting
The City Planning Commission is holding an operational meeting to review a presentation on the City of New Orleans Brownfields Program. The commission will also decide on a new date and location for its November 2022 meeting.
- Presentation on the City of New Orleans Brownfields Program
- Decision on rescheduling November 2022 meeting to either Friday, 11/11/22 or Tuesday, 11/15/22
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The body will review requests for zoning changes, conditional uses for hotels and short-term rentals, and design waivers.
- Zoning change to Suburban Two-Family Residential at 1601 Elizardi Boulevard
- Zoning change to Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Commercial at 2438-2440 Chartres Street
- Conditional use for a hotel at 610-616 Baronne Street
- Conditional use for a commercial short-term rental at 933-939 Julia Street
- Design and landscaping waivers for a vocational education facility at 6035 Woodland Highway
Board of Zoning Adjustments
The Board will conduct public hearings regarding several variance requests across multiple properties. The agenda also includes an extension request, the election of officers, and the adoption of the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Variances for 4040 Canal Street, 3815 Camp Street, and 5900 Laurel Street
- Extension request for 12000 Levy Drive
- Multiple variance requests for N. Derbigny Street properties (Lots A1, 8A, 9A, and 10A)
- Variances for 1515 St. Ferdinand Street, 1140 Fourth Street, and 2312-14 Mardi Gras Boulevard
- Director of Safety and Permits Decision Appeal for 2372 Constance Street
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several zoning amendments, including changes to the CBD-5 district and conditional use requests. The meeting also includes the review of a draft 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan.
- Proposal to prohibit new hotels/motels in CBD-5 and allow commercial short-term rentals
- Conditional use for a gas station with alcohol sales at 5201 North Claiborne Avenue
- Restaurant expansion request for 901-903 Louisiana Avenue
- Zoning change for St. Rita Roman Catholic Church properties at 65 Fontainebleau Drive, 2624 Pine Street, and 2700 Lowerline Street
- Zoning change for 2553-2555 Ursulines Avenue
Design Advisory Committee
The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing a renovation of Woldenberg Park adjacent to the Audubon Aquarium. The project includes replacing about 19,000 square feet of hardscape with permeable greenspace, adding an overlook lawn with native plants and shade trees, and updating the Bienville Street entrance with a new walkway and sculpture garden. The committee will provide design feedback on the proposal.
- Renovation of Woldenberg Park at 1 Canal St, New Orleans
- Removal of +/- 19,000 sf of hardscape replaced with permeable greenspace
- New overlook lawn with native planting and large shade trees
- Updated entry sequence from Bienville St with new walkway and sculpture garden
- Project team includes Eskew+Dumez+Ripple and Spackman Mossop Michaels
The Design Advisory Committee deferred a multi-family residential project and a commercial development to allow for plan updates. The committee approved a signage plan for Children's Hospital pending revisions and approved a new ferry terminal pedestrian pathway with provisos.
- Approved July 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted hearing rules for public comment (unanimous)
- Deferred Design Review 025/22 multi-family development for updated elevations and 3-D renderings (unanimous)
- Approved Design Review 038/22 Children's Hospital signage plan pending revisions (unanimous)
- Deferred Design Review 040/22 commercial development for landscape plans and site reorientation (unanimous)
- Approved Design Review 150/19 ferry terminal pedestrian pathway subject to design provisos (unanimous)
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will consider several proposed changes to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. These items include requests for conditional uses regarding short-term rentals, hotels, restaurants, and retail alcohol sales.
- Conditional use for a commercial short-term rental at 731 Saint Charles Avenue, Unit 406
- Conditional use for retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages at 5000 Old Gentilly Road
- Conditional use for a standard restaurant at 3511 Magazine Street
- Conditional use for a hotel at 833-839 Baronne Street
- Conditional use for a hotel over 10,000 square feet at 2121-21217 Chartres Street and 616 Elysian Fields Avenue
City Planning Commission Operational Meeting
The City Planning Commission is convening an operational committee meeting to conduct routine business. The agenda includes reports from the Executive Director and Chair, as well as committee reports.
- Approval of minutes
- Report from Executive Director
- Report from Chair
- Committee Reports
Board of Zoning Adjustments
The Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider several requests for zoning variances and appeals of decisions made by the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits. The body will also elect its Chair and Vice-Chair for the year.
- Appeal regarding a holding bar at 209 Decatur Street
- Appeal of permit No. 22-08048-RNVN for a restaurant at 1738 Louisiana Avenue
- Variance for mixed-use development at 4040 Canal Street regarding setbacks and parking
- Variance for a single-family residence at 5814 Louisville Street regarding setbacks and curb cuts
- One-year extension for a hotel/motel variance at 12000 Levy Drive
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The body will review three specific requests for conditional use at different city locations.
- Zoning Docket 066/22: Request for neighborhood commercial establishment at 3310 Conti Street
- Zoning Docket 067/22: Request for retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages at 9000 Chef Menteur Highway
- Zoning Docket 068/22: Request for commercial units between 5,000 and 10,000 square feet at 1335 Magazine Street
Design Advisory Committee
The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing a signage application for Children's Hospital New Orleans main campus at 200 Henry Clay Avenue and 210 State Street. The proposal includes updates to an existing curved sign, a new wall sign on a roofline, a wall sign on Henry Clay Avenue, and wayfinding signage across the campus. The application is governed by Ordinance No. 28937, which authorizes specific rules for signage on medical campuses.
- Curved sign at corner of Henry Clay and Tchoupitoulas to be rebuilt on existing base
- New wall sign proposed for roofline of a new construction addition
- Wall sign on Henry Clay Avenue to mark primary hospital entrance
- 12 wayfinding signs (6 on each square east and west of Henry Clay) for vehicular and pedestrian navigation
- Specifications include internal illumination, landscaping, and five-year warranties on materials
Board of Zoning Adjustments
The Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider 8 variance requests and 2 appeals of decisions by the Director of Safety and Permits. Items include requests to allow rear yard coverage, front yard parking, mechanical equipment in front yards, and curb cuts. Two docket items have been withdrawn.
- Variance for 71.21% rear yard coverage at 1133 Louisiana Ave. (withdrawn)
- Variance for 100% front yard impervious surface and front yard parking at 2416-2418 Valence St.
- Variance for mechanical equipment in front yard at 356 Fairway Dr.
- Appeal of zoning interpretation Z-22-03 by Bruno & Crowley Properties, LLC
- Appeal of permit 22-08048-RNVN for 1738 Louisiana Ave. by Delachaise Neighborhood Association
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three proposed zoning amendments: conditional use for a restaurant at 3642-3644 Magazine Street, a school expansion for Langston Hughes Academy at 3519 Trafalgar Street, and a conditional use for a restaurant at 3109-3111 Magazine Street.
- Conditional use for a standard restaurant at 3642-3644 Magazine Street (Pejic Properties, LLC)
- Amendment to allow expansion of Langston Hughes Academy onto adjacent Lot 51 at 3244 Desaix Boulevard
- Conditional use for a standard restaurant at 3109-3111 Magazine Street (AA Property Investments, LLC)
Design Advisory Committee
The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing architectural drawings for a tenant improvement project at 1526 Magazine Street, converting the space into a restaurant and flower shop. The agenda consists entirely of technical construction documents, including floor plans, elevations, and code compliance sheets. No decisions or votes are recorded; the item is presented for advisory review only.
- Interior build-out of a restaurant and flower shop at 1526 Magazine St.
- Project includes ADA-compliant restroom and life safety plans.
- Zoning: HU-B1 Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District with Character Preservation Corridor Design Overlay.
- Building area: 2,252 SF footprint; no off-street parking required.
- Code compliance with 2015 IBC, NFPA 13 sprinkler system, and single exit per IBC 1006.2.1.
The Committee unanimously approved seven design reviews and zoning dockets, most of which were subject to provisos regarding landscaping and pedestrian access. These projects include a multi-family residence, a financial health center, a retail store, a film studio expansion, a restaurant expansion, and a fast-food restaurant.
- Approved multi-family residence at Napoleon and Freret Street with 4 provisos (Unanimous)
- Approved financial health center renovation at Oak and Leonidas Street with 2 provisos (Unanimous)
- Approved retail antique store relocation in Irish Channel with 1 proviso (Unanimous)
- Approved Starlight Studios campus extension at 15320 Old Gentilly Road with 2 provisos (Unanimous)
- Approved restaurant expansion at 4201 Magazine Street with 2 provisos (Unanimous)
- Approved Popeyes restaurant construction at 3825 General DeGaulle Drive with 3 provisos (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes from April 20 and May 18, 2022 (Unanimous)
City Planning Commission
The Commission will review several zoning amendments, including a proposal to create a new temporary use category for food pop-up vendor hosts. The meeting also includes requests for conditional uses for commercial establishments and a subdivision application.
- Proposal to create a new temporary use category for food pop-up vendor hosts
- Request for a two-way curb cut along Lafitte Street at 601-615 North Broad Street
- Conditional use request for neighborhood commercial at 4516 Palmyra Street
- Conditional use request for neighborhood commercial at 4518 Palmyra Street
- Subdivision of lots at 303 Warrington Drive and 302 Wallace Drive
City Planning Commission Operational Meeting
This is a procedural operational meeting with standard items like electing officers and approving minutes. The main substantive item is an executive session to discuss and evaluate the executive and deputy director's performance.
- Election of officers
- Consideration of June 2022 meeting minutes
- Executive session on personnel evaluations for executive and deputy director
Board of Zoning Adjustments
The Board of Zoning Adjustments will review several requests for zoning exceptions and appeals regarding Department of Safety and Permits decisions. Items include requests for increased parking at a social club and deviations from minimum lot area requirements for new residential construction.
- Variance to permit 33 parking spaces at 3200 St. Bernard Avenue (exceeding the 16-space limit)
- Variance for minimum lot area at 424 Eighth Street to allow a 2,718.40 sf lot instead of 3,000 sf
- Appeal regarding the legal status of an accessory structure at 622-626 Washington Avenue
- Appeal regarding restaurant use determination at 301 Decatur Street
- Annual election of Board Chair and Vice-Chair
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The items include requests for conditional uses for a vehicle repair facility, a large restaurant, a bar, and a cultural facility.
- Conditional use for motor vehicle service and repair at 2655-2657 Tulane Avenue
- Conditional use for a restaurant over 5,000 square feet at 4201-4203 Magazine Street
- Conditional use for a bar at 2401-2403 Saint Claude Avenue
- Conditional use for a cultural facility with live entertainment at 3300 Royal Street
- Creation of a new temporary use category for food pop-up vendor hosts
City Planning Commission Personnel, Administration
The City Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustments, and staff are holding an annual retreat. The session includes guest speakers and breakout discussions on department growth and resources.
- Presentation by Davon Barbour of the Downtown Development District
- Presentation by Leslie Alley of the French Market Corporation
- Breakout sessions on staff resources, department growth, public perception, and workflow
Design Advisory Committee
The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing a site plan and exterior elevations for a fast food establishment remodel. The project includes updates to the building's exterior, site lighting, and parking facilities.
- Remodel of Popeyes #2079 located at 3825 General De Gaulle Drive
- Proposed provision of 11 parking spaces (including 1 ADA space)
- Proposed provision of 2 bicycle spaces
- Site plan includes a drive-thru designed to capture the 5th car in stacking order
The committee unanimously approved site plan reviews for a convenience store façade, a former bank conversion to office use, and an office building conversion to a medical clinic. Each approval included specific provisos regarding landscaping or architectural modifications.
- Approved March 16, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Design Review 011/22 for convenience store façade renovation with one proviso to modify exterior patterning (unanimous)
- Approved Design Review 015/22 for former bank renovation to office use with four provisos regarding curb cuts and tree planting (unanimous)
- Approved Zoning Docket 033/22 for office building renovation to medical clinic with one proviso to use shade trees in the parking lot (unanimous)
City Planning Commission Operational Meeting
The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold an operational meeting to consider May 2022 minutes, receive reports from the executive director and chair, and hear committee reports. The main substantive item is an executive session to evaluate the character, professional competence, or physical/mental health of the executive and deputy director, with possible action.
- Executive session to evaluate executive and deputy director's character, competence, or health
- Possible action relative to personnel evaluations
- Consideration of May 2022 meeting minutes
- Reports from executive director and chair
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review several zoning amendments, subdivision applications, and property acquisitions. The agenda includes requests for conditional uses for a childcare center, a restaurant, and a motor vehicle repair facility.
- Conditional use for a child care center at 4600 Flake Avenue
- Conditional use for a standard restaurant at 3224-3226 Magazine Street
- Zoning amendment to allow Department of Public Works to permit wider curb cuts
- Zoning change for 1735-1737 Washington Avenue from residential to business district
- Conditional use for a motor vehicle service and repair facility at 3501-3511 Tulane Avenue
Board of Zoning Adjustments
The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hear 7 variance requests and 2 appeals of the Director of Safety and Permits. Items include a gas station renovation at 4046-4048 Chef Menteur Highway seeking waivers for setbacks, entrance orientation, and transparency, plus residential variances for front-yard parking, rear-yard coverage, and lot area. Two appeals concern properties at 636-40 Audubon Street.
- Variance for gas station at 4046-4048 Chef Menteur Highway: front yard setback waiver of 13 ft 6 in on Old Gentilly Road side, 86 ft on Chef Menteur Highway side, plus waivers for entrance and transparency
- Variance for 3112 Octavia Street to allow front-yard parking in a two-family residential district
- Variance for 1015 Adams Street for after-the-fact rear yard setback of 7 ft 11 in (required 12.5 ft)
- Variance for 5611 West End Boulevard to create a lot with 4,608.3 ft² (required 4,800 ft²)
- Two appeals of Safety and Permits decisions for properties at 636-40 Audubon Street and 7110-12 Hampson Street
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and various subdivision applications. Key discussions include updating rules for outdoor live entertainment and reviewing conditional use requests for child care centers and restaurants.
- Zoning Docket 030/22: Proposed amendments to expand outdoor live entertainment events and amphitheater operations
- Zoning Docket 032/22: Conditional use for a small child care center at 4600 Flake Avenue
- Zoning Docket 035/22: Conditional use for a standard restaurant at 3224-3226 Magazine Street and 1033 Pleasant Street
- Zoning Docket 038/22: Zoning change from Medical Service District to Light Industrial District at 523-527 South Derbigny Street
- Zoning Docket 039/22: Conditional use to permit a bar at 8013-8015 Olive Street and 3415-3417 South Carrollton Avenue
Design Advisory Committee
The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing a landscape plan for a fuel station project. The agenda contains only technical construction details and no policy decisions.
- Landscape plan for Infusion Fuels at 8400 Chef Menteur Highway
- Tree protection and planting details
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, subdivision applications, and the acquisition or disposition of City property.
- Zoning Docket 033/22: Conditional use for a medical clinic over 10,000 sq ft at 2519 Canal Street
- Zoning Docket 034/22: Zoning change to HU-RM2 for 7215 Zimpel/Zimple Street
- Zoning Docket 035/22: Conditional use for a standard restaurant at 3224-3226 Magazine Street
- Subdivision Docket 020/22: Re-subdivision of lots at 1717 Kerlerec Street and other North Derbigny Street addresses
- Zoning Docket 030/22: Proposed text amendments regarding outdoor live entertainment
City Planning Commission Operational Meeting
The City Planning Commission is holding an operational meeting to conduct internal business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.
- Consideration of March 2022 Meeting Minutes
- Report from Executive Director
- Report from Chair
- Committee Reports
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee will review several requests regarding the disposition, acquisition, and dedication of city-owned land and streets. The items include potential property sales in the Fourth and Third Municipal Districts and multiple street adjustments in the Fifth Municipal District.
- Potential sale of city-owned park land at 2021 Danneel Street
- Potential disposition of city interest in property at 4000 or 4201 N Miro Street
- Requests by Maumas Partners LP to revoke street dedications on Jennifer, Kathleen, and Amanda Streets
- City requests for the acquisition and dedication of portions of Jennifer, Kathleen, Amanda, Foley, and Jefferson Streets
- Resubdivision of approximately 70 lots in the Fifth Municipal District to correct a surveyor error
Board of Zoning Adjustments
The Board of Zoning Adjustments is meeting to decide on several zoning variance requests for residential and commercial properties. The body will also hear appeals regarding decisions made by the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits.
- Variance for a gas station at 4046-4048 Chef Menteur Highway regarding front yard setbacks
- Lot width variances for single-family residences at 4608-4612 Majestic Oaks Drive and 5482 Bellaire Drive
- Multiple variances for light manufacturing and vocational facilities at 2333 Clio Street and 1120 Freret Street
- Appeal of a restaurant/bar use determination at 209 Decatur Street
- Appeal regarding the legal status of a vacant accessory structure at 622-626 Washington Avenue
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed changes to the Comprehensive Zoning Law. The items include requests for conditional uses and a zoning change for specific properties in New Orleans.
- Conditional use for a commercial short-term rental at 731 Saint Charles Avenue, Unit 204
- Conditional use for a small child care center at 4600 Flake Avenue
- Conditional use for a medical clinic over 10,000 square feet at 2519 Canal Street
- Zoning change from HU-RD2 to HU-RM2 at 7215 Zimpel/Zimple Street
- Conditional use for a standard restaurant at 3224-3226 Magazine Street
Design Advisory Committee
The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing several proposed developments including a residential project on South Spring Street and a multi-family complex. The agenda also includes discussions on various zoning, subdivision, and street plan amendments.
- Residential development proposal for South Spring Street
- Multi-family housing proposal near South Spring Street
- Zoning amendment for residential use on South Spring Street
- Street plan and subdivision amendments for various city locations
- Proposed zoning changes for the Gentilly area
City Planning Commission Operational Meeting
The City Planning Commission is holding an operational meeting to review March 2022 meeting minutes and receive reports from the Executive Director and Chair. The commission will also hold a discussion regarding CPC staff salaries, promotions, and morale.
- Review of March 2022 Meeting Minutes
- Discussion of CPC Staff Salaries, Promotions, and Morale
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 12, 2022, to consider several zoning text amendments, including creating a new temporary use category for parklets, establishing an interim zoning district to prohibit short-term rentals in small multi-family affordable units, and studying use standards for trailer parks. The commission will also vote on conditional use permits, zoning changes, property dispositions, and subdivision applications.
- Zoning Docket 021/22: Create a new temporary use category for parklets in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
- Zoning Docket 022/22: Establish an Interim Zoning District to prohibit short-term rental permits for small multi-family affordable dwelling units in multiple zoning districts.
- Zoning Docket 023/22: Study use and site design standards for trailer parks.
- Zoning Docket 024/22: Conditional use for a medical clinic over 5,000 sq ft at 5500-5530 Saint Claude Avenue.
- Property Disposition 006/22: Consider disposition of City rights in Willow Street right-of-way between Earhart Blvd and former Euphrosine Street.
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The body is considering new standards for accessory dwelling units and updates to neighborhood participation requirements.
- Zoning Docket 012/22: Proposed definition and use standards for accessory dwelling units citywide
- Zoning Docket 011/22: Proposed zoning changes for Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square
- Zoning Docket 017/22: Proposed requirements for Project Neighborhood Participation Programs (NPP) across multiple zoning articles
- Zoning Docket 019/22: Conditional use request for a hotel at 741-747 Saint Charles Avenue
- Zoning Docket 020/22: Conditional use request for a hotel at 704-714 Baronne Street and 828 Girod Street
Board of Zoning Adjustments
The Board of Zoning Adjustments is meeting to decide on several variance requests regarding setbacks, building design, and open space. The board will also hear an appeal concerning the legal nonconforming status of a multi-family development.
- 10100 Morrison Road: Request for variances for a daycare center regarding setbacks, entrance orientation, transparency, ceiling height, and parking
- 722 Washington Avenue: Request for a 3 ft interior side yard setback waiver for a two-family residence
- 4046-4048 Chef Menteur Highway: Request for front yard setback and build-to line waivers for a gas station
- 917-919 Eighth St: Appeal of a Director of Safety and Permits decision regarding a five-unit multi-family development
- 8705-07 Green St, 8701-03 Green St, 1708-10 Monroe St, and 1712-14 Monroe St: Requests for permeable open space waivers
City Planning Commission Operational Meeting (1)
The Personnel, Administration, & Continuing Education Committee is meeting to discuss the results of a recent commission/staff retreat. Discussion topics include steps for a '100 Day Plan' to streamline application reviews and studies on housing and subdivision regulations. The committee will also address staff education, resources, and morale.
- Discussion of '100 Day Plan' regarding staff reports and application review processes
- Review of Housing, DOT, and Subdivision Regulations studies
- Staff professional development and resource updates
- Executive Director and Deputy Director staff reviews
City Planning Commission Operational Meeting
The City Planning Commission is holding an operational meeting to receive reports from the Executive Director, the Chair, and various committees. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate.
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed zoning amendment. The request seeks a conditional use to permit a commercial short-term rental in the CBD-5 Urban Core Neighborhood Lower Intensity Mixed-Use District.
- Conditional use for commercial short-term rental at 731 Saint Charles Avenue, Unit 404
- Zoning Docket 027/22: Square 218 (Lots 12 and 13) in the First Municipal District
Design Advisory Committee
The Design Advisory Committee will consider design review cases for a public market plaza on N Claiborne Avenue and a new hotel site plan on N Rampart Street. The committee will also consider stadium and parking lot improvements at Skelly Rupp Stadium.
- Re-consideration of Claiborne Cultural Innovation District Back-A-Town Plaza Phase 1b on the 400, 500, 600 and 700 blocks of N Claiborne Ave
- Design review for a new hotel site plan at 1451 N. Rampart Street
- Stadium and parking lot improvements at Skelly Rupp Stadium, 2515 Vespasian Blvd
The committee approved the renovation proposal for 6232 Elysian Fields Avenue subject to specific design modifications. These modifications include using real brick instead of wood veneer and finding an architectural alternative to faux shutters to address a blank wall.
- Approved meeting minutes from December 15, 2021 (Unanimous)
- Approved Design Review 001/22 for 6232 Elysian Fields Avenue subject to modifications (Unanimous)
City Planning Commission Operational Meeting
The City Planning Commission is holding an operational committee meeting to discuss administrative matters. The agenda includes a report from the Executive Director and the Chair, as well as consideration of the February 2022 meeting minutes.
- Consideration of February 2022 Meeting Minutes
- Report from Executive Director
- Report from Chair
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 8, 2022, to consider several zoning text amendments and conditional use requests. Items include creating a new temporary use category for parklets, establishing an interim zoning district to prohibit short-term rentals in small multi-family affordable units, and studying use standards for trailer parks. The commission will also hear requests for zoning changes and conditional uses for specific properties.
- Zoning Docket 021/22: Amendment to create a new temporary use category for 'parklets' in Article 21 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
- Zoning Docket 022/22: Amendment to establish a Small Multi-family Affordable Short Term Rental Interim Zoning District to prohibit short-term rental permits for affordable units.
- Zoning Docket 023/22: Amendment to consider use and site design standards for Trailer Parks.
- Zoning Docket 024/22: Conditional use for a medical clinic over 5,000 sq ft at 5500-5530 Saint Claude Avenue.
- Zoning Docket 025/22: Zoning change from VCR-1 to VCC-1 at 841 Bourbon Street and 804-808 Dumaine Street.
Board of Zoning Adjustments
The Board of Zoning Adjustments will meet via Zoom to consider several requests for zoning exceptions. These items include requests for building height increases, setback waivers, and parking adjustments across various districts.
- Variance for 9301 River Road to permit a single-family residence with 40 ft building height
- Variance for 2518 Arts Street for an educational facility addition with reduced front yard setbacks
- Variance for 4144-4146 Bienville Avenue to permit a single-family residence with no off-street parking
- Variance for 2505 Washington Avenue and 2725 Freret Street to permit a child care center with 0 required off-street parking spaces
- Variance for 4046-4048 Chef Menteur Highway to permit a gas station with reduced front yard setbacks
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission is considering a package of minor amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO). Key changes include replacing the word 'sustainability' with 'resiliency' in the code's purpose section, updating procedures for application deadlines, appeals, and revocation of conditional uses and planned developments, and clarifying the powers of the Board of Zoning Adjustments. The commission will vote on these proposed amendments at this meeting.
- Amend Article 1 to delete 'sustainability' and insert 'resiliency' in the purpose section
- Add Section 1.4.H to toll timing deadlines from the date an appeal is filed with Civil District Court until final judgment
- Amend Article 2.6 to redefine the Board of Zoning Adjustments' powers under 'applicable law' instead of 'this Ordinance'
- Add 'Reasonable Accommodations' to the application table in Article 3.2.A, with the Executive Director of CPC as the official
- Amend Article 4.3.I and 4.4.J to require a determination by the Director of Safety and Permits before revoking a conditional use or planned development
Design Advisory Committee
The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing the project scope for improvements to Breakwater Drive. The plans include infrastructure repairs, drainage work, and the installation of rip rap for berms and jetties.
- West Berm rip rap cap to 7’ elevation and 6’ wide concrete walkway
- Boat launch parking base repairs, asphalt overlay, lighting, and security gates
- North Berm rip rap installation to 8’ to 10’ elevation
- The Point parking, day use area, and 6’ wide concrete walkway
- Subsurface drainage including inlet basins, drain pipe, and outfall
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee will consider three requests from the New Orleans Public Belt Rail Commission regarding the sale of unconstructed right-of-way portions by the Port of New Orleans. The committee will also discuss adopting the 2022 meeting schedule and a potential text amendment for curb cut width zoning regulations.
- Request {22-054}: Sale of N. Prieur St. ROW adjacent to 4401 N. Roman/1830 Kentucky
- Request {22-056}: Sale of N. Roman St. ROW adjacent to 1717 Poland Ave.
- Request {22-057}: Sale of N. Derbigny St. adjacent to 1641 Poland Ave.
- Adoption of the 2022 PAC Meeting Schedule
- Discussion of curb cut width zoning regulations text amendment
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission is meeting to consider several conditional use permits and zoning amendments. The body will also discuss the disposition of property at 6301 Bellaire Street and the acquisition of a right-of-way near 1400 Baronne Street.
- Zoning change request for 1440 North Dorgenois Street from HU-RD2 to HU-MU
- Conditional use request for a hotel at 749-751 Saint Charles Avenue
- Conditional use request for retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages at 2137-2139 Baronne Street and 1801 Jackson Avenue
- Proposed disposition of immovable property at 6301 Bellaire Street
- Proposed acquisition of former Thalia Street right-of-way adjacent to 1400 Baronne Street
City Planning Commission Operational Meeting
The City Planning Commission is holding an operational meeting to conduct administrative business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.
- Consideration of January 2022 Meeting Minutes
- Report from Executive Director
- Report from Chair
- Committee Reports
Board of Zoning Adjustments
The Board of Zoning Adjustments is meeting to decide on several zoning variances for new constructions and hear appeals regarding decisions made by the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits.
- Proposed daycare center at 10100 Morrison Road requesting variances for setback, entrance orientation, and ceiling height
- Appeal of non-conforming status for office use at 2612 Esplanade Avenue
- Proposed single-family residence at 9301 River Road requesting a height variance of 5 ft, 3 3/16 in
- Proposed mixed-use development at 1717 Canal Street requesting variances for lot area and permeable open space
- Appeal regarding short-term rental development guidelines at 2043 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission is reviewing several zoning changes, including a request to allow sports wagering at the Fair Grounds Race Course. The body is also considering text amendments regarding accessory dwelling units and the classification of animal hospitals citywide.
- Request to allow sports wagering at Fair Grounds Race Course (1751 Gentilly Boulevard)
- Proposed text amendment to permit animal hospitals in all HU-B1A districts
- Proposed standards for 'accessory dwelling units' to increase citywide housing
- Affordable Housing Planned Development request for 618-626 South Tonti Street
- Proposal to rename Louisa Street (from Almonaster Ave to Florida Ave) as Johnny Jackson Jr. Avenue
Design Advisory Committee
The Design Advisory Committee will consider one design review case: a proposal to renovate a fast-food restaurant with over 100 feet of frontage on Elysian Fields Avenue, located in an EC Enhancement Corridor Design Overlay District. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from the previous meeting.
- Design Review 001/22: renovation of a fast-food restaurant at 6232 Elysian Fields Avenue
- Property has over 100 feet of site frontage in an EC Enhancement Corridor Design Overlay District
- Applicant: Amy Pearce ([email protected])
- Minutes from December 15, 2021 meeting to be adopted
The Design Advisory Committee approved several school and community facility projects. A proposal for an elevator at the Tremé Recreational Center was denied, moving forward without a recommendation.
- Conceptual Approval for Claiborne Cultural Innovation District Back-A-Town Plaza Phase 1b (Unanimous)
- Approved New Life Wellness Center community facility subject to 4 provisos (Unanimous)
- Denied elevator addition to Tremé Recreational Center (2-4)
- Approved Orleans Parish School Board renovations for Forshey high school subject to modifications (Unanimous)
- Approved Encore Academy elementary school expansion (Unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Design Advisory Committee meeting schedule (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes from October 20 and November 17, 2021 (Unanimous)
City Planning Commission Operational Meeting
The City Planning Commission is holding an operational meeting to handle internal leadership and administrative matters. The body will discuss the 2021 Annual Report and the 2022 Work Plan.
- Election of CPC Vice Chair
- Consideration of permanent appointment of Larry Massey as CPC Deputy Director
- Presentation of the 2021 CPC Annual Report
- Presentation of the 2022 CPC Work Plan
- Consideration of December 2021 Meeting Minutes
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several zoning changes. These include updates to short-term rental regulations, property rezonings, and conditional use requests for hotels, retail alcohol sales, and live entertainment.
- Proposed amendments to short-term rental standards and oversight
- Zoning change for 1819 Esplanade Ave to permit a reception facility
- Conditional use for a hotel at 604 Julia Street
- Conditional use for retail alcohol sales at 2221 Filmore Avenue and 5300 Marigny Street
- Affordable Housing Planned Development for 217 South Rendon Street and 3300 Cleveland Avenue
Board of Zoning Adjustments
The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a meeting to discuss unfinished business and new variance requests. The agenda includes appeals regarding decisions made by the Director of Safety and Permits.
- Variance for 754 Topaz Street (#074-21)
- Variance for 10100 Morrison Road (#078-21)
- Variance for 515 Third Street (#079-21)
- Director of Safety and Permits Decision Appeal for 2612 Esplanade Avenue (#067-21)
- Variances for 4951-4975 Marque Drive (#001-22 and #002-22) and 115-129 Robert E. Lee Blvd (#003-22)