New Orleans City Planning Commission public meetings in 2023

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss technical issues regarding city property and scheduling. The body will consider the acquisition of a property for use as warehouse and office space.

• Proposed acquisition of 5700 Hayne Blvd for the New Orleans Mosquito, Termite, & Rodent Control Board
• Consideration of the 2024 Planning Advisory Committee schedule
• Adoption of November 8, 2023 minutes

The Planning Advisory Committee reviewed and issued unanimous motions of no objection for three property dispositions and one subdivision request. These advisory actions move the projects toward formal hearings with the City Planning Commission on December 12, 2023.

• Approved minutes from October 11, 2023, meeting (Unanimous)
• Passed motion of no objection for leasing 1600 block of St. Thomas Street right-of-way to Second line Studios (Unanimous)
• Passed motion of no objection for Melpomene Street right-of-way land swap (Property Disposition 004/23) (Unanimous)
• Passed motion of no objection for Melpomene Street right-of-way land swap (Property Acquisition 004/23) (Unanimous)
• Passed motion of no objection for Subdivision Docket 127/23 for single-family housing in New Orleans East (Unanimous)

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) submittal for a 2,600 square foot Panda Express restaurant. The proposal includes site plans, landscaping specifications, and drainage details for the property located at Behrman Hwy and Behrman Place.

• Proposed 2,600 sq ft Panda Express restaurant
• Location: Behrman Hwy & Behrman Place, New Orleans, LA 70114
• CUP submittal dated 09-07-23
• Installation of 4' high metal ornamental fencing
• Landscaping plan including 20 trees and various shrubs

The committee unanimously approved design reviews for a development at 5023 Magazine Street, a parking garage at 4700 Howard Avenue, and a Mardi Gras den at 1215 S. Claiborne Avenue. A proposal for a six-story hotel at 1923 St. Charles Avenue was deferred for design revisions. A public project at 1 Green Parade Lane was also approved.

• Approved design review DR036-23 for 5023 Magazine Street (unanimous)
• Approved design review DR040-23 for a seven-floor parking garage at 4700 Howard Avenue with 6 provisos (unanimous)
• Deferred design review DR043-23 for a six-story hotel at 1923 St. Charles Avenue subject to design considerations (unanimous)
• Approved design review DR048-23 for a Mardi Gras den at 1215 S. Claiborne Avenue with 3 provisos (unanimous)
• Approved design review DR045-23 for public project window and roof work at 1 Green Parade Lane (unanimous)
• Approved October 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission is holding an operational meeting to conduct routine business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

• Approval of October 2023 Minutes
• Report from Executive Director
• Report from Chair
• Committee Reports

The Commission approved the minutes from the October 10, 2023 meeting. Members discussed scheduling for 2024 meetings and the need for further Commissioner education on housing issues. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved October 10, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will consider several zoning amendments, including a new University Area Design Overlay and drive-through regulations. The agenda also includes multiple subdivision applications and requests regarding city property dispositions and acquisitions.

• Establishment of the University Area Design Overlay district
• Amendment to allow drive-through facilities for fast-food restaurants
• Conditional use for a bar at 135-139 Carondelet Street
• Conditional use for a hotel at 820-828 Teche Street
• Long-term lease of the 1600 block of St. Thomas Street to Second Line Studios

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission is holding a special public hearing to receive citizen opinions on proposed amendments to the Master Plan, New Orleans 2030. The discussion focuses on applications submitted by October 14, 2022, specifically regarding the Future Land Use Map (FLUM).

• Public hearing on Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendments
• Review of Master Plan amendment applications submitted by October 14, 2022

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider various variance requests from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The body is reviewing requests for building height, setback, and parking exceptions for residential and commercial properties.

• 1923 Saint Charles Avenue: Request for a 6-story hotel with a height of 72.2 ft (permitted 60 ft)
• 5000-5090 Old Gentilly Road: Request for a 4-story hotel with a height of 60 ft, 3.75 in (permitted 40 ft)
• 1940 N. Rampart Street: Request for 100% compact parking spaces and a back-out traffic design
• 2508 Dryades Street: After-the-fact request for multi-family dwelling lot area and parking variances
• 729 Conti Street: After-the-fact request for a restaurant addition with insufficient open space ratio

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The body will also discuss property dispositions, acquisitions, and subdivision applications.

• Zoning change for a fast food restaurant with drive-thru at 3200 South Carrollton Avenue
• Proposed temporary prohibition on zoning enforcement for certain parklets
• Request for a hotel over 10,000 square feet at 2428 Napoleon Avenue
• Long term lease of S. Liberty Street Right-of-Way to Tulane University for a pedestrian walkway
• Renaming of Hayne Boulevard to SUNO Knights Drive and Lincoln Beach Boulevard

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider multiple variance requests for residential and commercial projects. Key items include a proposed grocery store on Tulane Avenue and a hotel on Saint Charles Avenue.

• Proposed grocery store at 2500-2520 Banks St / 2501-2537 Tulane Ave requesting 123 parking spaces
• Proposed hotel at 1923 Saint Charles Avenue requesting a height of 72.2 ft and 6 stories
• Request for a one-year extension for a mixed-use project at 1515 Poydras Street
• Appeal of a permit revocation for a two-family residence at 1533 Broadway Street
• Variance for multi-family dwelling at 2508 Dryades Street and 1834 Second Street

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to provide technical advice on several property and land use items. The body will discuss a long-term lease for Second Line Studios and right-of-way changes involving the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

• Long-term lease of 1600 block of St. Thomas Street Right-of-Way to Second Line Studios
• Property disposition of Melpomene Street right-of-way for Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
• City acquisition of portion of Square RP-6X for Melpomene Street relocation
• Subdivision Docket 164-23: Resubdivision of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Gove 5, Section 3

The Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) unanimously passed motions of no objection for several property and subdivision requests. These items are subject to further review by the City Planning Commission and other city departments.

• Approved September 13, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• No objection to land swap between City of New Orleans and State of Louisiana (Property Disposition 001/23 and Acquisition 002/23) (unanimous)
• No objection to Tulane University request to close section of S. Liberty Street weekdays 9am–5pm (Property Disposition 002/23) (unanimous)
• No objection to Subdivision Docket 127/23 (unanimous)
• No objection to Subdivision Docket 129/23 (unanimous)
• No objection to Street Name Change 004/23 (unanimous)

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing plans for a new 15,475sf construction to house floats for the Krewe of Muses. The project is located on a lot with frontages on Clio, S. Claiborne, and Erato streets.

• Construction of a 15,475sf Mardi Gras den
• Requested waiver for Clio Street maximum front yard setback (Proposed: 187 ft, 6 in; Required: 20 ft)
• Requested waiver for Erato Street maximum front yard setback (Proposed: 10 ft; Required: 3 ft)
• Requested waiver for minimum corner side yard setback (Proposed: 0 ft; Required: 10 ft)
• Requested waiver for build-to lines on Clio and Erato streets

The committee approved a specialty grocery store on Tulane Avenue and a public project at 1550 Teche Street. A parking structure at 8181 Lake Forest Boulevard was approved with one proviso, while a development at 5023 Magazine Street was deferred.

• Approved September 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Design Review DR036/23 at 5023 Magazine Street subject to five provisos (unanimous)
• Approved Design Review DR038-23 for accessory building at 8181 Lake Forest Boulevard subject to one proviso
• Approved Design Review DR039-23 for specialty grocery store at 505 Tulane and adjacent lots subject to five provisos (unanimous)
• Deferred Design Review DR040-23 for seven-floor parking garage at 4700 Howard Avenue
• Approved Design Review DR042-23 for public project at 1550 Teche Street (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to decide on various zoning variances and appeals. Key discussions include requests for building height, parking, and setback exceptions for residential and commercial projects.

• Grocery store proposal at 2500-2520 Banks St/2501-2537 Tulane Ave requesting 103 parking spaces
• Hotel proposal at 1923 Saint Charles Avenue requesting a height of 71 ft and 6 stories
• Multi-family dwelling request at 2508 Dryades St/1834 Second St for lot area and parking variances
• Two-family residence lot creation request at 3900-3956 Jennifer St and surrounding lots
• Appeal of a permit revocation for a two-family residence at 1533 Broadway St/7110 Birch St

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on 17 items, including zoning changes, conditional uses, subdivisions, property acquisitions, and a grant application. Key decisions include Xavier University's request to amend its master plan for a larger dormitory, a zoning change for a fast-food restaurant with a drive-thru, and a temporary prohibition on parklet enforcement.

• Xavier University of Louisiana requests to increase floor area and waive height limit for a new dormitory at 4701 Drexel Drive
• Zoning change from HU-MU to MU-1 for a fast-food restaurant with drive-thru at 3200 South Carrollton Avenue
• Conditional use for a large child care center at 4629 Dale Street
• Temporary prohibition on enforcement of parklet zoning restrictions for pilot program parklets
• City applies for $1M–$10M PRO Housing grant to remove barriers to affordable housing

City Planning Commission

The Zoning and Land Use Committee is meeting to discuss draft Subdivision Regulations. The discussion will cover changes made since June 25, 2023, and public notification of pending applications.

• Draft Subdivision Regulations
• Changes to regulations since June 25, 2023
• Public notification of pending applications

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing site plans and elevations for a specialty grocery development at 2537 Tulane Avenue. The proposal includes a 13,623 square foot building and associated parking and landscaping.

• Proposed 13,623 sf building area
• Site calculations showing 42.85% permeable open space and 57.15% total impermeable area
• Installation of four monument signs, each with a maximum height of 6 feet and 44 square feet
• Proposed building signage with raised letters not to exceed 170 sf
• Landscape plan featuring Live Oak, Drake Elm, and Cassine Holly trees

The committee approved a public project at 1351 Granville Street with one proviso and approved a commercial development at 2 Canal Street. A design review for 5023 Magazine Street was deferred for revisions.

• Approved Design Review 033/23 (1351 Granville Street) subject to providing 3-D rendering and color selection
• Approved Design Review 035/23 (2 Canal Street/Spanish Plaza) for new restaurant, coffee shop, stage, and canopy
• Deferred Design Review 036/23 (5023 Magazine Street) subject to comments on building alignment, landscaping, fenestration, and materials
• Approved September 20, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Advisory Committee

The City Planning Commission is reviewing a request to rename Hayne Boulevard. The proposal seeks to honor the historical significance of the Lincoln Beach community.

• Proposed name change of Hayne Boulevard to Lincoln Beach Boulevard
• Affected area spans from Paris Avenue to the Industrial Canal and from the Industrial Canal to Suno Knights Dr.
• Proposal affects 395 lots
• Affected zoning classifications include S-RS and S-B1

The Planning Advisory Committee approved a proposal to rename Kenilworth Street south of Interstate 610 to Firefighter Way. The decision includes a requirement for further review by the City Planning Commission and the Department of Public Works. The committee also adopted the minutes from the August 16, 2023 meeting.

• Approved renaming Kenilworth Street south of I-610 to Firefighter Way (unanimous)
• Adopted August 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or public hearings. The commission will approve previous minutes, hear reports from the executive director and chair, and receive committee updates.

• Approval of September 2023 meeting minutes
• Report from Executive Director
• Report from Chair
• Committee reports

The Commission approved the minutes from the September 12, 2023 meeting. Members discussed outdated street renaming policies and the need for a Rules Committee review. No other substantive votes were taken during this operational meeting.

• Approved minutes from September 12, 2023 meeting (8-0)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 10, 2023, to consider several zoning amendments, conditional use requests, and a federal grant application. Items include a proposed gas station at 1400 South Carrollton Avenue, a zoning change and fast-food drive-thru at 3200 South Carrollton Avenue, two large child care centers, and a church rezoning. The Commission is also applying for a HUD PRO Housing grant of $1–10 million to reduce barriers to affordable housing.

• Conditional use for a gas station at 1400 South Carrollton Avenue (Zoning Docket 073/23)
• Zoning change and conditional use for a fast-food restaurant with drive-thru at 3200 South Carrollton Avenue (ZD 074/23)
• Conditional use for a large child care center at 4629 Dale Street (ZD 075/23)
• Zoning change for a church at 2801-2803 Piety Street (ZD 076/23)
• Application for a HUD PRO Housing grant of $1–10 million to remove barriers to affordable housing

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The New Orleans Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing on 15 items, including variances for a proposed grocery store at 2500-2520 Banks Street, a hotel at 1923 Saint Charles Avenue, and a Mardi Gras den at 2950 Clio Street. The board will also consider appeals of parking-related permit decisions and elect officers for the coming year.

• Grocery store at 2500-2520 Banks Street seeks waivers for setback, parking, and loading zone rules
• Hotel at 1923 Saint Charles Avenue requests height and buffer yard variances (71 ft vs 60 ft permitted)
• Mardi Gras den at 2950 Clio Street asks for front yard setback and entrance orientation waivers
• Mixed-use development at 129 Allen Toussaint Boulevard seeks waivers for lot area, setbacks, and parking
• Board to elect Chair and Vice-Chair for the next year

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The body will review requests regarding a university master plan and a bar's construction plans.

• Zoning Docket 073/23: Request by Xavier University of Louisiana for increased floor area and height limit waiver for a new dormitory at 4701 Drexel Drive, 4700 Dixon Street, 953 South Clark Street, and 960 South Genois Street
• Design Review 026/23: Request by 1335 Magazine, LLC to amend plans for a new structure associated with a bar at 1320 Magazine Street

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal by Rockstep Capital to redevelop Spanish Plaza. The project includes new commercial structures and site modifications in the CBD-4 Exposition District.

• Construction of a new two-story, 8,729 SF restaurant
• Construction of a new one-story, 1,038 SF coffee shop
• Addition of a 480 SF performance stage
• Installation of a new Riverwalk Entry Canopy
• Recladding of the existing Canal Street Entry Portal

The committee denied a design review for a TopGolf facility on Tchoupitoulas Street and Euterpe Street. A proposal for a 45-unit multifamily residence at 1515 Arts Street was approved with three provisos. The committee also approved the July 19, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Denied Design Review 024/23 for TopGolf at 1351/1411/1451 Tchoupitoulas St and 801 Euterpe St (Unanimous)
• Approved Design Review 032/23 for 45-unit multifamily residence at 1515 Arts Street subject to three provisos (Unanimous)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is considering a request to rename a quarter-mile stretch of Kenilworth Street (between Florida Boulevard and Interstate 610) to Firefighter Way. The change is proposed by Councilmember Giarrusso on behalf of the New Orleans Firefighters Association to honor firefighters and mark their new headquarters. The cost is $3,171.96, funded by the Department of Public Works.

• Street name change request for southern Kenilworth Street to Firefighter Way
• Affects approximately 2 lots zoned S-LRS1
• Cost of $3,171.96 funded by Department of Public Works
• Proposed by Councilmember Joseph I. Giarrusso III for New Orleans Firefighters Association

The Planning Advisory Committee unanimously approved a request to dedicate streets at Columbia Parc, subject to further review by the City Planning Commission and the Department of Real Estate and Records. The committee also adopted minutes from two previous meetings.

• Approved minutes from May 17, 2023, and July 19, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved street dedication at Columbia Parc with further review from City Planning Commission and Department of Real Estate and Records (Unanimous)

Planning Advisory Committee (1)

The City Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustments, and staff held an annual retreat on September 8, 2023. The session focused on internal department goals, staff wellness, and policy reviews.

• Discussion of CZO Policy Changes
• Review of 2021 and 2022 activities
• Presentation by Matt Rufo, Transportation Policy and Program Manager

City Planning Commission

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or public hearings. The commission will elect officers, approve minutes, and receive reports from the executive director and committees.

• Election of officers for the commission
• Approval of August 2023 meeting minutes
• Report from Executive Director
• Committee reports

The Commission approved the minutes from the August 8, 2023 meeting. Members discussed scheduling special meetings for Master Plan Amendment reviews and received updates on various city development projects and short-term rental regulations.

• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on four proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Items include a conditional use for a small child care center at 3869 General Meyer Avenue, a zoning change to rural residential at 1600 Stanton Road, a conditional use for packaged alcohol sales at 762 Saint Charles Avenue, and a conditional use for a Mardi Gras den at 4400 Washington Avenue. The hearing is on September 12, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in City Council Chamber.

• Conditional use for small child care center at 3869 General Meyer Avenue in S-RS district
• Zoning change from S-B2 to RRE Rural Residential Estate at 1600 Stanton Road
• Conditional use for retail sale of packaged alcohol at 762 Saint Charles Avenue in CBD-5 district
• Conditional use for Mardi Gras den at 4400 Washington Avenue in C-1 district

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider various variance requests for residential properties. The body is deciding on exceptions for setbacks, parking requirements, and lot dimensions. One item involves an appeal of a decision by the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits.

• Variance for rear yard setback at 7808 Pearl Street
• Variance for front, side, and rear setbacks at 3718 Baudin Street
• Appeal of permit no. 21-28198-ACCS regarding a home office at 2842 Coliseum Street
• Variance for parking requirements for an accessory bed and breakfast at 5015 S. Johnson Street
• Lot area and width variances for 1212 and 1216 Sere Street

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and various land-use requests. Key items include expanding community solar opportunities and creating a new VCR-3 zoning classification for residential, educational, and cultural uses.

• Proposed renaming of Terpsichore Street (between St. Charles Avenue and South Rampart Street) to Professor Longhair Lane
• Zoning Docket 055/23: Proposed text amendments to define and permit 'Community Solar Projects'
• Zoning Docket 056/23: Proposal to disallow several residential uses in the S-LM Lake Area Marina District
• Zoning Docket 065/23: Proposal to create a new VCR-3 zoning classification for residential, educational, and cultural uses
• Zoning Docket 064/23: Conditional use request for a neighborhood commercial establishment at 1834 Second Street and 2508-2512 Dryades Street

Planning Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing a Streets Dedication Plan for several parcels in the Third Municipal District. The proposal involves the dedication of portions of Caton, Duplessis, Foy, and Jumonville streets, and a swap involving BW Cooper.

• Dedication of 0.450 acres of Caton Street
• Dedication of 0.416 acres of Duplessis Street
• Dedication of 0.416 acres of Foy Street
• Dedication of 0.776 acres of Jumonville Street
• Proposed swap of BW Cooper to HANO

The Planning Advisory Committee rejected a request from Council District B to rename Terpsichore Street between St. Charles Avenue and South Rampart Street. No action was taken on a separate request regarding Tulane University's street leases as no formal application had been submitted.

• Rejected renaming Terpsichore Street to Professor Longhair Lane
• No action taken on Tulane University long-term street lease request

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing plans for a new four-story mixed-income apartment building. The proposal includes 45 units and a total building size of 35,676 square feet.

• Proposed 4-story apartment building at 1515 Arts St
• 45 mixed-income units
• 31 parking spaces and 14 bike parking spaces
• 12,330 square feet of provided permeable space
• 5,400 square feet of provided open space

The committee unanimously approved design requests for an urgent care facility, a multifamily residence, and a university dormitory, each with specific material or orientation provisos. A request for a TopGolf facility was deferred to the August 16 meeting pending further design revisions.

• Approved urgent care facility at 10029 Chef Menteur Highway with proviso for entrance orientation (Unanimous)
• Approved 45-unit multifamily residence at 1431 Saint Louis Street with proviso to modify exterior materials (Unanimous)
• Approved Loyola University dormitory at 2020 Calhoun Street with proviso to modify materials and massing (Unanimous)
• Deferred TopGolf request at 1351-1451 Tchoupitoulas Street and 801 Euterpe Street to August 16 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several zoning amendments and conditional use requests. Key items include a text amendment to expand the University Area Off-Street Parking Overlay District and a new Interim Zoning District to restrict commercial short-term rentals and hostels citywide. The commission will also vote on conditional uses for a bed and breakfast, a child care center, and a multi-family expansion, as well as several subdivision requests.

• Zoning Docket 045/23: Text amendment to expand the University Area Off-Street Parking Overlay District to additional neighborhoods and lower parking thresholds.
• Zoning Docket 062/23: New Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning District to prohibit short-term rentals, hostels, and cap timeshares at 1 unit or 25% of units per lot.
• Zoning Docket 063/23: Text amendment to permit domestic protection shelters and emergency shelters by-right in districts where multi-family dwellings are allowed.
• Zoning Docket 057/23: Conditional use for an accessory bed and breakfast at 2527 Constance Street.
• Street Name Change 002/23: Renaming Terpsichore Street between St. Charles Avenue and South Rampart Street to Professor Longhair Lane.

City Planning Commission

This is a procedural meeting with routine items: call to order, election of officers, approval of minutes, and reports. The commission will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel evaluations of the executive and deputy director.

• Election of officers
• Approval of July 2023 minutes
• Report from Executive Director
• Report from Chair
• Executive session for personnel evaluations of executive and deputy director

The Commission approved the minutes from the July 11, 2023 meeting and scheduled its annual retreat. Members and the Executive Director discussed staffing shortages and methods to shift staff focus from regulatory work toward urban planning and the Master Plan.

• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Scheduled Annual Retreat for September 8, 2023, from 10 am – 3 pm

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments is meeting to hear public testimony and decide on various zoning variance requests. These requests include exceptions for building setbacks, parking requirements, and lot dimensions for residential and commercial properties.

• 427 S. Rampart Street: Request for commercial development with 2 stories and a height of 32 ft, 10 7/8 in
• 1351 Tchoupitoulas Street: Request for outdoor amusement facility with prohibited materials and oversized wall signs
• 2426-28 Marais Street: Request to build a two-family residence with 0 off-street parking spaces
• 126-128 S. Salcedo Street: Requests for variances regarding lot area, depth, and rear yard setbacks
• 5936 Louisville Street: Request to create a lot with 34.15 ft width and 4,405.35 sf per dwelling unit

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning requests. These include proposals to expand community solar opportunities, restrict certain residential uses in the Lake Area Marina District, and approve various conditional uses.

• Expansion of community solar project definitions and accessory use standards
• Restriction of dwellings and group homes in the S-LM Lake Area Marina District
• Conditional use for an accessory bed and breakfast at 3101 Milan Street
• Conditional use for a principal bed and breakfast at 1238-1240 North Robertson Street
• Conditional use for retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages at 2501-2537 Tulane Avenue

Planning Advisory Committee

Councilmember Lesli D. Harris has submitted a written request to the City Planning Commission to rename a section of Terpsichore Street. The proposed change covers the stretch from South Rampart Street to St. Charles Avenue to Professor Longhair Lane.

• Renaming of Terpsichore Street (from South Rampart Street to St. Charles Avenue) to Professor Longhair Lane
• Affected zoning districts include HU-MU, MU-2, and HU-RM1

The Planning Advisory Committee considered a request from Council District B to rename Terpsichore Street between St. Charles Avenue and South Rampart Street. After discussing the scope of the name change and the distinction between a street name change and an honorary designation, the committee voted to reject the proposal.

• Rejected renaming Terpsichore Street to Professor Longhair Lane

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee will consider or reconsider four development plan reviews: a new building on Chef Menteur Highway, a 46-unit multifamily residence on Saint Louis Street, a Loyola University dormitory on Calhoun Street, and a TopGolf facility on Tchoupitoulas Street. The committee provides advisory opinions to the CPC Executive Director, who makes the final decision.

• Re-consideration of Design Review 023/23 for new construction at 10029 Chef Menteur Highway in a CT Corridor Transformation Overlay District
• Consideration of Design Review 027/23 for a 46-unit, 4-story multifamily building at 1400 block of Saint Louis Street in Greenway and Enhancement Corridors
• Consideration of Design Review 028/23 for a new Loyola University dormitory over 40,000 sq ft at 2020 Calhoun Street in a Preservation Corridor
• Re-consideration of Design Review 024/23 for a TopGolf outdoor amusement facility at 1351-1451 Tchoupitoulas and 801 Euterpe streets in a Convention Center Neighborhood Overlay

The committee approved a second drive-through lane for a McDonald's and a new off-site parking lot on Tulane Avenue. Three other construction projects were deferred pending further design revisions or documentation.

• Approved additional drive-through lane at 6005 Bullard Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved off-site parking lot at 4201 Tulane Avenue (unanimous)
• Deferred new construction at 4227 Magazine Street
• Deferred urgent care facility at 10029 Chef Menteur Highway (unanimous)
• Deferred TopGolf facility at 1351 Tchoupitoulas Street (unanimous)
• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The Commission elected new leadership and approved the minutes from the April 11, 2023 meeting. The Executive Director provided updates on staffing shortages, the relocation of Safety & Permits, and upcoming short-term rental regulations.

• Approved minutes from April 11, 2023 meeting (All present in favor)
• Elected Commissioner Dasjon Jordan as Chair (9-0)
• Elected Katie Witry as Vice Chair (9-0)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission is holding an operational meeting to conduct routine business. The agenda consists of procedural items including the approval of previous minutes and reports from leadership.

• Approval of June 2023 Minutes
• Report from Executive Director
• Report from Chair
• Committee Reports

The Commission approved the minutes from its June 13, 2023, meeting. The session primarily consisted of reports regarding staffing limitations, budget constraints, and the status of the Brownfields Program.

• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Transient Lodging Study, which will examine the impacts of short-term rentals and other transient lodging uses and recommend updated regulations. The study will address issues such as unit caps, bans on whole-home rentals, density limits, and measures to mitigate effects on long-term housing availability.

• Public hearing on Transient Lodging Study per Motion M-23-247
• Study to replace prior Commercial Short Term Rental Study
• Topics include limits on CSTR units per building, ban on whole-home CSTRs
• Possible incentives for affordable/workforce housing
• Written comments accepted through November 6, 2023

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider requests for zoning variances and one decision appeal. Most items involve requests to reduce required setbacks or lot area for residential construction.

• Request for a commercial short term rental with 1 parking space instead of 3 at 2306 Saint Louis Street
• Request to build a restaurant with 0 sq. ft. of open space instead of 544 sq. ft. at 336 Decatur Street
• Appeal regarding trapeze equipment at 1521 Saint Roch Avenue
• Request for a one-year extension of a previously granted variance at 3401 St. Charles Avenue
• Request for a variance for roof mounted mechanical equipment at 1100 Marigny Street

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two proposed zoning amendments. The body will review a request to change a district from open space to residential and a request to extend restaurant operating hours.

• Zoning change from OS-N Neighborhood Open Space to S-RS Suburban Single-Family Residential at 14051-14071 Dwyer Boulevard
• Conditional use request to extend restaurant hours of operation at 1513 Saint Charles Avenue

Zoning and Land Use Committee

The Zoning and Land Use Committee will discuss the draft Subdivision Regulations, focusing on enforcement and public notification of pending applications. No final decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Discussion of draft Subdivision Regulations
• Discussion of enforcement of subdivision regulations
• Discussion of public notification of pending applications

Design Advisory Committee

This project involves the new construction of a three-story wood and steel framed building. The structure will feature commercial restaurant space on the ground floor and two residential apartment units above.

• New construction at 4227 Magazine St.
• Ground floor commercial restaurant/performance kitchen space
• Two stories of residential apartment units
• Rooftop patio with mechanical equipment
• Parking area including Electric Vehicle charging stations

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for June 14, 2023, has been cancelled because there are no items to consider. The PAC advises the CPC on technical issues but does not make final decisions.

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review several zoning dockets, including conditional use requests and text amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The body will also discuss a study regarding the zoning of firearm sales near educational facilities.

• Conditional use for a hotel at 901 Bartholemew Street and 4015 Burgundy Street
• Zoning change from Light Industrial to Medium Intensity Mixed-Use at 2905-2941 Franklin Avenue
• Conditional use for retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages at 929 Howard Avenue
• Proposed expansion and modification of the University Area Off-Street Parking Overlay District
• Study on prohibiting firearm sales within 1,000 feet of educational facilities

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider unfinished and new business. The meeting focuses on granting zoning variances and reviewing appeals of decisions made by the Director of Safety and Permits.

• Variance requests for 1124 Louisiana Avenue and 7808 Pearl Street
• Variance requests for 1400-1408 Evelina Street (Lots 12-A, 12-B, and 12-C)
• Variance requests for 126-28 S. Salcedo Street (Lots A-1 and A-2)
• Appeal of Director of Safety and Permits decision for 2842 Coliseum Street
• Appeals of Director of Safety and Permits decisions for 336 Decatur Street and 913 Governor Nicholls Street

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider changing the name of Terpsichore Street between St. Charles Avenue and Magnolia Street. The commission will hear from proponents and opponents regarding the proposal to rename the segment Professor Longhair Lane.

• Street Name Change 001/23: Renaming Terpsichore Street (between St. Charles Ave and Magnolia St) to Professor Longhair Lane

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing a permit set for a new 3-story mixed-use building at 4227 Magazine St. The project includes commercial space on the ground floor and two residential apartments above, with a rooftop patio, pool, and electric vehicle charging stations. The agenda consists of detailed architectural and engineering drawings for the proposed construction.

• New construction of a 3-story mixed-use building at 4227 Magazine St.
• Commercial restaurant/performance kitchen on ground floor, two residential units above
• Rooftop patio with pool, fire pit, and shower areas
• Electric vehicle charging stations in parking area
• Zoning: HU-B1 Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District

The committee approved prototypical parklet designs for citywide use and a new Department of Sanitation field office. A renovation and addition project on Magazine Street was deferred for further design revisions.

• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Deferred Design Review 012/23 for 2215 Magazine Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Design Review 008/23 for prototypical parklets subject to modifications (Unanimous)
• Approved Design Review 009/23 for Department of Sanitation warehouse at 2829 Elysian Fields Avenue subject to modifications (Unanimous)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will discuss Tulane University's request for long-term leases to control and access five street segments near its campus. A proposed street renaming has been withdrawn. The PAC provides technical advice only; a vote of no objection does not constitute project approval.

• Tulane University requests long-term leases for site control and access on S. Liberty St., Audubon St., Plum St., and Zimple St.
• Street name change for Terpsichore Street to Professor Longhair Lane has been withdrawn.

The committee met to hear preliminary comments regarding Tulane University's request for long-term street leases for site control and access. No formal application had been submitted, and no action was taken by the committee. The meeting lacked a quorum.

• No action taken on Tulane University street lease request

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several zoning amendments and conditional use requests. These include a proposal to create a new interim zoning district to prohibit commercial short-term rentals in certain areas.

• Proposed ban on Commercial Short Term Rentals in HU-MU Neighborhood Mixed Use Districts (ZD 031/23)
• Conditional use for live entertainment and extended restaurant hours at 3219 Tulane Avenue (ZD 030/23)
• Request to add 'wine shop' as a conditional use in the VCS Vieux Carré Service District (ZD 032/23)
• Conditional use for a hotel at 316-318 South Broad Street (ZD 034/23)
• Conditional use for a community center at 1660 North Roman Street (ZD 035/23)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider requests for zoning variances and appeals of decisions made by the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits. Decisions will focus on property setbacks, parking locations, and sign dimensions.

• Aquarium of the Americas request for three signs and wall signs up to 200 sq ft at 1 Canal Street
• Request for a 9 ft 7.5 in fence at 1124 Louisiana Avenue
• Proposed mixed-use restaurant/cultural facility with a .24 open space ratio at 730-732 Saint Peter Street
• Appeal of permit no. 22-28038-RNVN regarding off-street parking at 1225 Fern Street
• Request for a two-family residence with reduced setbacks at 3956 Davey Street

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 25, 2023, to consider several zoning and subdivision items. Key proposals include requiring security measures at parking structures, creating a new interim zoning district for bed and breakfasts, and multiple conditional use and rezoning requests. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and ratification of administrative subdivision approvals.

• Zoning Docket 012/23: Require security measures (lighting, cameras, panic buttons) at parking structures and lots
• Zoning Docket 018/23: Create a new Interim Zoning District for bed and breakfasts citywide
• Zoning Docket 021/23: Conditional use for a reception facility at 1830-1840 North Claiborne Avenue and 2224 Pauger Street
• Zoning Docket 028/23: Amend restrictions on a live performance venue at 2527-2541 Bayou Road to allow expanded alcohol sales
• Zoning Docket 029/23: Conditional use for alcohol sales at an existing restaurant at 3814-3816 Magazine Street

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal for the renovation and addition of a three-story structure to an existing office building. The project includes a total building area of 22,214 square feet and 17 parking spaces.

• Proposed 3-story addition and renovation at 2215 Magazine St
• Project includes 1,648 square feet of provided permeable space
• Plan for 17 parking spaces
• Total building area of 22,214 square feet

The committee approved a new two-story commercial structure at 4040 Canal Street subject to design recommendations. It also approved public improvements to a baseball field and facility at 2936 Touro Street.

• Approved meeting minutes from February 15, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Design Review 006/23 for 4040 Canal Street subject to DAC recommendations
• Approved Design Review 005/23 for 2936 Touro Street

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on five proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Items include conditional-use permits for a reception facility, a large restaurant, a single-family home, and a hotel, plus a zoning change from mixed-use to two-family residential. The public may attend or submit written comments by the deadline.

• Conditional use for a reception facility at 1830-1840 North Claiborne Avenue and 2224 Pauger Street
• Conditional use for a restaurant over 5,000 sq ft at 4730 Freret Street
• Conditional use for a single-family residence at 3513-3525 Olivier Street
• Zoning change from HU-MU to HU-RD2 for properties on Second, Third, Rousseau, and Saint Thomas Streets
• Conditional use for a hotel at 705-707 Camp Street and 606 Girod Street

April

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will conduct public hearings regarding several property variance requests. The agenda also includes appeals concerning decisions made by the Director of Safety and Permits.

• Variances for 1124 Louisiana Avenue
• Variances for 7808 Pearl Street
• Variances for 2811-2813 Powhatan Street
• Variances for 1519 Baronne Street
• Director of Safety and Permits Decision Appeals for 712 Washington Avenue and 309-311 Decatur Street

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 28, 2023, to consider four zoning items: two text amendments to create new interim zoning districts that would prohibit commercial short-term rentals in certain mixed-use districts, a zoning change and conditional use for a parking lot at 1758-1760 Jackson Avenue, and a conditional use for a wine shop at 3500-3502 Magazine Street. The public may attend and submit written comments by 5 p.m. on March 20.

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing a design application for a new two-story building at 4040 Canal Street, which will house a specialty restaurant and office space on the first floor and office space on the second floor. The property is zoned C-2 and lies within the Enhancement Corridor Design Overlay District. The committee will evaluate the building's compliance with design standards, including facade materials, landscaping, and ADA access.

• New construction at 4040 Canal Street (corner of Canal St. and S. Carrollton Ave.)
• Proposed uses: specialty restaurant and office on first floor, office on second floor
• Building design includes operable shutters, wrap-around gallery, horizontal lap siding, and asphalt shingles with synthetic slate tiles
• Landscaping includes a Southern Live Oak to remain, new permeable pavers at entrances, and a plant schedule with trees, shrubs, and ground cover
• ADA entrance located on S. Pierce Street side to avoid impacting primary facades

The committee approved a proposal for a drive-through restaurant and retail space at 5601 Bullard Avenue. The approval is subject to several modifications regarding window design, pedestrian safety, and site layout.

• Approved meeting minutes from January 18, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Design Review 004/23 for 5601 Bullard Avenue subject to modifications (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The body is considering new standards for parking lot security, electric vehicle charging stations, and affordable homeownership.

• Proposed security requirements for parking structures and lots, including lighting and cameras (Docket 012/23)
• Proposed definitions and use standards for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations (Docket 013/23)
• Proposed standards for affordable homeownership and the community land trust model (Docket 014/23)
• Zoning change from MU-2 to HU-RM2 for the area bounded by Pontchartrain Expressway, S. Saratoga St, Felicity St, and Carondelet St (Docket 015/23)
• Conditional use request for a curb cut at 351 Calliope Street (Docket 016/23)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments is meeting to decide on various zoning variances for residential properties and hear appeals regarding permits issued by the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits.

• Appeal of a nightclub operational license and conditional use approval at 309-311 Decatur Street
• Variance request for a 9 ft, 7.5 in fence at 1124 Louisiana Avenue
• Variance request for a new residence with carport and setback changes at 7808 Pearl Street
• Appeal of a permit for a two-family dwelling at 7417-7419 Zimple Street
• Variance request for a second principal structure and parking at 2811-2813 Powhatan Street

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment. The request seeks to permit a standard restaurant in the HU-B1 Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District and Magazine Street Use Restriction Overlay District.

• Conditional use for a standard restaurant at 1829 Sophie Wright Place
• Zoning Docket 011/23: 929-929 Third St, LLC

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The body is deciding on several conditional use requests and street name changes.

• Renaming Cadillac Street (from I-610 to Park Island Drive) to Roneagle Way
• Renaming North Rocheblave Street to Shirley Taylor Way
• Conditional use for a hotel at 604 Julia Street
• Affordable Housing Planned Development at 217 South Rendon Street and 3300 Cleveland Avenue
• Zoning change for a reception facility at 1784 Pace Boulevard and 1778 Elizardi Boulevard

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing on 14 items, including 7 variance requests (3 withdrawn) and 4 appeals of permit decisions. Key items include a fence height variance in the Garden District, lot creation variances on Simon Bolivar Avenue, and a medical clinic parking variance on General De Gaulle Drive. The board will also consider amending its 2023 meeting schedule.

• 1124 Louisiana Avenue: variance to retain a 9.5-ft fence (7 ft max) in the Garden District
• 1700-1750 Simon Bolivar Ave: variances to create two lots with insufficient area, width, and depth for two-family homes
• 2801 General De Gaulle Drive: variances for a medical clinic with excessive setbacks and parking in front yards
• 1117-1119 Pine Street: appeal of a permit issuance for a single-family residence
• 712 Washington Avenue: appeal of permit reissuance for a multi-family residence in the Irish Channel

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission is continuing a meeting delayed by severe weather. The body will consider two amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding short-term rental regulations. The meeting also includes the ratification of subdivision applications.

• Zoning Docket 095/22: Proposal to create a Residential Short Term Rental Interim Zoning District to prohibit small, large, and partial unit residential short-term rentals
• Zoning Docket 002/23: Proposal to update zoning and use standards for commercial and residential short-term rentals following a U.S. Court of Appeals ruling
• Subdivision Ratifications for applications to be approved administratively

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The body will review a request for conditional use to allow a small child care center in a residential district.

• Zoning Docket 007/23: Conditional use for a small child care center at 1373-1377 Senate Street

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal to renovate and add to a vacant single-story structure. The project involves creating a three-story building with six commercial tenant spaces, each under 5,000 sq. ft.

• DR002/23: Administrative design review for 3301 Magazine Street
• Proposed three-story structure with 6 commercial tenant spaces

The Design Advisory Committee approved three design reviews for a low-income senior apartment building, a restaurant renovation, and a recreational batting facility. The committee also adopted the 2023 meeting calendar.

• Approved 2023 DAC meeting calendar (Unanimous)
• Approved 70-unit senior housing at 2440 Guadalcanal Street with provisos to explore parking reduction and incorporate courtyards (Unanimous)
• Approved restaurant renovation design review 058/22 (Unanimous)
• Approved Brother Martin Batting Facility at 4401 Elysian Fields Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from December 21, 2022 (Unanimous)