New Orleans City Planning Commission public meetings in 2024

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing plans for a new dentist office located at 126 Harrison Ave. The proposal includes a 3,022 square foot building on an 8,405 square foot lot in a non-residential/mixed-use zoning district.

• Construction of a 3,022 sq. ft. dentist office at 126 Harrison Ave
• Provision of 1 handicap parking space
• Installation of a 7-foot wood fence
• Landscaping plan including Sweet Bay trees and Red Knockout Roses
• Compliance with 2021 International Residential Code and 2021 International Energy Conservation Code

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024, has been cancelled. There are no items to consider.

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider variance requests and appeals of Director of Safety and Permits decisions. The agenda includes both new business and unfinished business for various properties across the city.

• Variance request for 529-533 Royal Street and 714-726 Toulouse Street (BZA070-24)
• Variance request for 3601 Camp Street (BZA071-24)
• Variance request for 2835 Urquhart Street (BZA073-24)
• Permit decision appeal for 2900 Perdido Street (BZA008-24)
• Permit decision appeal for 5023 Magazine Street (BZA078-24)

City Planning Commission

The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider multiple zoning amendments, conditional use permits, and property actions. Items include proposed changes to allow ice manufacturing vending machines, hotel expansions, billboard size reductions, solar energy systems, and new interim zoning districts for short-term rentals. The meeting also covers subdivision applications, property acquisitions, and a street name change.

• Amendment to allow 'Ice Manufacturing and Vending Machines' as principal uses in non-residential zoning districts
• Conditional use permits for hotels at 923 Julia Street and 843 Camp Street in CBD-5 districts
• Amendment to permit reduction in size of non-conforming electronic billboards without affecting status
• Amendment to allow large-scale solar energy systems in Suburban Single Family Residential District
• Street name changes: General Meyer Avenue to Rudy Lombard Avenue and Taza Green Avenue

Design Advisory Committee

The New Orleans City Planning Commission’s Design Advisory Committee will review site-development and landscape plans for a new O’Reilly Auto Parts store at 4523 Read Boulevard. The 7,454 sq ft CMU building requires 154 parking spaces on an 18,818 sq ft lot in the S-B2/S-RS zoning district.

• New O'Reilly Auto Parts store, 4523 Read Boulevard, 7,454 sq ft CMU building
• 154 parking spaces required (9' x 20' each) on 18,818 sq ft lot
• Site plan includes fire lanes, ADA-compliant parking, and 4,000 PSI concrete paving
• Landscape plan calls for 441 sq ft of sod, 2,827 sq ft of hydroseed, and 19 tree species
• Project includes ornamental fencing, bioretention facility, and 4' ornamental fence sections

The committee approved a site plan for a medical office conversion at 1320 Broad Street with specific landscaping and parking provisos. A Jefferson Parish transit shelter on Canal Boulevard was also approved. One restaurant addition request was deferred.

• Approved September 18th, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Deferred DR038-24 restaurant addition at 1521 St. Charles Avenue to November 20th meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved DR039-24 medical office conversion at 1320 Broad Street subject to parking, dumpster, and landscaping provisos (Unanimous)
• Approved DR040-24 Jefferson Parish Transit Shelter at 5139 Canal Boulevard (Unanimous)

Planning Advisory Committee

The November 20, 2024, Planning Advisory Committee meeting is cancelled. There are no items to consider.

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider 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.

• Request for electronic billboard variances at 2008 Poydras Street
• Parking and landscaping variances for an animal hospital at 4300 Washington Avenue
• Mixed-use development request with 0 parking spaces at 3404 Short Street
• Appeal of a grocery store permit at 2501-2537 Tulane Avenue
• Appeal of a 10-unit multi-family dwelling permit at 911 Governor Nicholls Street

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed street name changes. The body will hear from proponents and opponents regarding the renaming of specific segments of General Meyer Avenue.

• Proposed renaming of General Meyer Avenue (between Berhman Avenue and Sullen Place) to Rudy Lombard Avenue
• Proposed renaming of General Meyer Avenue (between Sullen Place and Bennett Street) to Taza Green Avenue

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The body will review requests for conditional uses at two specific locations and ratify subdivision applications.

• Zoning Docket 088/24: Request for conditional use to permit a restaurant over 5,000 square feet at 900 North Carrolton Avenue
• Zoning Docket 092/24: Request for conditional use to permit a reception facility at 6324 Chef Menteur Highway
• Subdivision Ratification of applications for administrative review and approval

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider variance requests and appeals of Director of Safety and Permits decisions. The body will address both new and unfinished business for multiple properties across the city. The board will also consider the adoption of the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Variance requests for 2008 Poydras Street, 3008 Canal Street, and 3016 Canal Street
• Variance requests for 1304 St. Charles Avenue and 4523 Read Boulevard
• Permit decision appeals for 2900 Perdido Street and 7534 Jeannette Street
• Permit decision appeals for 2501-2537 Tulane Avenue and 911-913 Governor Nicholls Street
• Adoption of the 2025 Board of Zoning Adjustments Meeting Schedule

Design Advisory Committee

The New Orleans City Planning Commission’s Design Advisory Committee meets to review three administrative design-review cases. Two projects involve private commercial conversions in preservation overlay districts, and one is a Jefferson Parish transit shelter on Canal Boulevard. The committee will hear staff and applicant presentations, take public comment, and consider recommendations for final decisions.

• DR038-24: Addition to proposed restaurant at 1521 St. Charles Avenue, CPC Character Preservation Corridor Design Overlay
• DR039-24: Conversion of commercial building to medical office at 1320 Broad Street, EC Enhancement Corridor Design Overlay
• DR040-24: Jefferson Parish Transit Shelter on Canal Boulevard, public project review

Planning Advisory Committee

The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 12, 2024, to consider a street name change for General Meyer Avenue. The proposed change would rename sections of the avenue to Rudy Lombard Avenue and Taza Green Avenue. Residents may attend or submit written comments by November 4, 2024.

• Rename General Meyer Avenue between Berhman Avenue and Sullen Place to Rudy Lombard Avenue
• Rename General Meyer Avenue between Sullen Place and Bennett Street to Taza Green Avenue
• Public hearing scheduled for November 12, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in City Council Chamber (Room 1E07)
• Written comments accepted until November 4, 2024
• Estimated cost for sign replacements: $10,365.99, funded by Department of Public Works

The Planning Advisory Committee unanimously expressed no objection to a land swap between Maumas Partners, LP and the City of New Orleans. The swap aims to rectify a survey error where streets were plotted over private land and houses were built on city land. The items are slated for a City Planning Commission hearing on August 13, 2024.

• Approved May 15, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Passed motion of no objection for Property Disposition 003/24 (unanimous)
• Passed motion of no objection for Property Acquisition 004/24 (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several zoning amendments and subdivision applications. The body will discuss requests for residential and commercial zoning changes and conditional use permits for businesses.

• Zoning change for Lake Terrace and Lake Oaks residential lots (Docket 075/24)
• Zoning change from C-2 to MU-1 at 5775 Read Boulevard (Docket 087/24)
• Resubdivision of Lot 3D-2 at 5775 Read Boulevard (Docket 092/24)
• Conditional use for a restaurant over 5,000 square feet at 900 North Carrolton Avenue (Docket 088/24)
• Conditional use for alcohol sales at 2005 Magazine Street (Docket 089/24)

City Planning Commission

The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on multiple zoning amendments and conditional uses, including changes to hotel parking rules, new zoning districts, and permits for bars, bed-and-breakfasts, and cultural facilities. The meeting will also consider a strategic master plan for the BioDistrict and ratify subdivision applications.

• Amendment to remove parking subdivision requirement for two hotels at 820 Teche St and 401-405 Red Allen Way
• Zoning change from S-RS to S-B2 for 4523 Read Blvd in Lakeland Acres
• Conditional use for reception facility at 9900 Lake Forest Blvd under ENORC overlay
• Zoning change to S-LRS2 for Lake Terrace and Lake Oaks residential areas
• Conditional use for community center at 2300-2308 S Liberty St, 2224-2226 Philip St, and 2229-2237 First St

Design Advisory Committee

The New Orleans City Planning Commission’s Design Advisory Committee will review a permit application for renovations and additions to a single-family residence at 7632 Sycamore St. The project includes a new one-story addition, exterior alterations, and interior upgrades, all subject to Historic District Landmarks Commission standards.

• New one-story addition (30'-4" x 16'-10") at rear of property
• 6' tall vertical board wood fence with 42" gate at driveway entrance
• New heart pine flooring and 3CM quartz countertops with $75/SF allowance
• Relocation of AC condenser and replacement of front door
• Stone tile flooring with $15/SF allowance and custom iron railing (36"h)

The committee approved design reviews for mixed-use and commercial developments at 4440 Dauphine Street, 10100 Morrison Road, 3600 Macarthur Boulevard, and 2537 Tulane Avenue. Approval was also granted for public parking and park improvements. One item for a new office building at 3022 New Orleans Street was deferred.

• Approved renovation of mixed-use structures at 4440 Dauphine Street (unanimous)
• Approved new white box building at 10100 Morrison Road
• Approved exterior facade improvements at 3600 Macarthur Boulevard (unanimous)
• Deferred design review for 3022 New Orleans Street
• Approved new shell commercial building at 2537 Tulane Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Wesley Barrow parking improvements at 4780 Lincoln Beach Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved ANI Riverview Park improvements at 140 Soccer Field Drive

Planning Advisory Committee

The September 18, 2024, Planning Advisory Committee meeting was cancelled because there were no items to consider.

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The New Orleans Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing on 12 zoning variance requests, including after-the-fact approvals for parking pads, front-yard parking, and lot size reductions. The board will also consider new business items such as rear yard setbacks and commercial property expansions.

• Variance for front-yard parking pad at 5505 Music Street (BZA001-24)
• Billboard variances near interstate at 2008 Poydras Street (BZA031-24)
• Lot size reduction for two-family dwelling at 2820-2822 Constance Street (BZA048-24)
• Front-yard parking variance for short-term rental at 3008 Canal Street (BZA040-24)
• Animal hospital expansion variances at 4300 Washington Avenue (BZA047-24)

City Planning Commission

The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review the draft 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and proposed amendments. The commission will hear from proponents and opponents before deciding whether to recommend changes to the five-year capital spending plan.

• 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) draft review
• Amendments to the 2025-2029 CIP proposed
• Public hearing open to all interested parties
• Written comments due by 5 p.m. Monday, September 2, 2024
• Submissions accepted via mail or email ([email protected]) at 1300 Perdido Street

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the draft 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The body will also discuss proposed amendments to the draft plan regarding recommended capital expenditures for this five-year period.

• Review of the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) draft
• Consideration of amendments to the 2025-2029 CIP draft plan

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider five proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. These requests include conditional uses for a cultural facility and a restaurant, as well as parking and expansion modifications for a bar and hotels.

• Conditional use for a cultural facility at 917-919 North Tonti Street
• Expansion of a bar at 3100-3114 Saint Claude Avenue
• Zoning change for a standard restaurant at 3627-3633 Annunciation Street
• Parking covenant modification for a hotel at 820-828 Teche Street
• Parking covenant modification for mixed-use/hotel at 401-407 Red Allen Way

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing an expanded scope for the Wesley Barrow Stadium complex project. The proposal includes reconstructing the far west parking lot to meet drainage and access requirements.

• Reduction of parking spaces from approximately 210-220 to 170
• Installation of new asphalt paving for aisles and gravel-filled parking spaces
• Removal of 14 existing pine trees
• Planting of 13 Crape Myrtles, 5 Sweet-bay Magnolias, 12 Swamp Chestnut Oaks, 8 Bald Cypresses, and 6 Vitexes
• Implementation of a Stormwater Management Plan with rain gardens and subsurface drainage

The committee approved design reviews for a riverfront park, a food truck plaza, and several mixed-use renovations. A proposal for a new office building at 1600 Convention Center Boulevard failed to receive a recommendation.

• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved DR017-24 for Convention Center Neighborhood Master Plan with provisos (unanimous)
• Denied recommendation for DR006-24 office building at 1600 Convention Center Blvd (4-3)
• Approved DR019-24 for 3205 Tulane Avenue with provisos (unanimous)
• Approved DR020-24 for 827 Carondelet Street with modifications (unanimous)
• Deferred DR021-24 for 4440 Dauphine Street
• Approved DR022-24 for Governor Nicholls and Esplanade Wharves riverfront park with provisos
• Approved DR023-24 for Earhart Blvd Food Truck Plaza (unanimous)

Planning Advisory Committee

The New Orleans City Planning Commission's Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting on August 21, 2024, was cancelled because no items were scheduled for consideration. The PAC advises the Executive Director on technical issues but does not approve projects or zoning changes.

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider requests for variances from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. These requests involve property setbacks, parking requirements, lot areas, and building heights for residential and commercial projects.

• Request for an electric billboard at 2008 Poydras Street with waivers for distance from other billboards and property lines
• Proposed mixed-use development at 1304 Saint Charles Avenue requesting a height increase to 72 ft 6 in
• Two requests for five-bedroom commercial short-term rentals at 3008 and 3016 Canal Street with parking variances
• Request for a one-year extension of a previously granted variance for a 430-unit mixed-use project at 1515 Poydras Street
• Multiple 'after the fact' variance requests for parking pads and impervious surfaces at 2319 George Nick Connor Drive, 5505 Music Street, and 6314-6316 Peoples Avenue

City Planning Commission

The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed property disposition. The commission is reviewing a potential exchange of city-owned land with Maumas Partners, LP.

• Property Disposition 003/24: Exchange of portions of Lot 14A, Square 53; Lots 8A–27A, Square 54A; and Lots 20A–27A, Square 64A
• Proposed site boundaries: Maumus Street, Mabel Street, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway/Louisiana Highway No. 406, and Hayes Street

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 July 2024 Minutes
• Report from the Executive Director
• Report from the Chair
• Committee Reports

River District Master Development Plan public meet

The City Planning Commission holds a public hearing to gather input on the River District Master Development Plan, a proposed mixed-income, mixed-use neighborhood near the Convention Center and Mississippi River. The meeting follows Design Review No. 017-24 and reviews the Development Master Plan process, including CZO requirements, submittal overview, DAC recommendations, and next steps.

• Public hearing for DR017-24 - River District Master Development Plan
• Mixed-income, mixed-use neighborhood adjacent to Convention Center and Mississippi River
• Public input limited to 2 minutes per speaker
• Meeting at City Hall, 7th Floor, Conference Room A, 1300 Perdido Street

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is considering a property disposition and acquisition as part of an exchange between the City and Maumas Partners, LP. These items involve land and street portions in the Orleans Place subdivision of the Fifth Municipal District.

• Property Disposition 003/24: Portions of Lot 14A, Square 53; Lots 8A–27A, Square 54A; and Lots 20A–27A, Square 64A
• Property Acquisition 004/24: Portions of Jennifer Street, Foley Lane, Kathleen Street, Jefferson Lane, and Amanda Street

The Planning Advisory Committee unanimously approved a property disposition for a portion of N. Robertson Street and a property acquisition to rededicate a portion of Thalia Street as a public street. Both items are slated for further review by the City Planning Commission.

• Approved minutes from February 21, 2024, meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved Property Disposition 002/24 for N. Robertson Street subject to SWB, CPC, and RER review (Unanimous)
• Approved Property Acquisition 002/24 for Thalia Street subject to DPW and CPC review (Unanimous)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider several zoning variance requests for residential and commercial properties. The board is also hearing an appeal regarding a permit for a two-story facility at 2900 Perdido Street and electing officers for the 2024-2025 term.

• Appeal of permit no. 22-13076-NEWC for an 80,500 square feet facility at 2900 Perdido Street
• Variance request for an electric billboard at 2008 Poydras Street
• Variance for a two-family dwelling with zero off-street parking at 2406-2408 S. Johnson Street
• Variance for a two-family dwelling with insufficient permeable open space at 2001-2003 St. Ann Street
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the July 2024 - July 2025 term

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several zoning dockets and conditional use requests. The body will also review multiple requests to change Future Land Use Map designations and discuss pending litigation in executive session.

• Zoning Docket 044/24: Conditional use for a restaurant over 5,000 sq ft at 949 Harrison Avenue
• Zoning Docket 058/24: Conditional use for a fast food restaurant at 5001 Freret Street
• Zoning Docket 060/24: Zoning change to C-2 Auto-Oriented Commercial for 6620-6698 Interstate 10 Service Road
• Zoning Docket 061/24: Proposed text amendment to permit vocational educational facilities in the Vieux Carré Entertainment District
• PD 13-06, 13-13, and 13-14: Requests by Council District C to change Future Land Use Map designations

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission is holding an operational meeting to conduct internal business. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.

• Consideration of the July 25th Special Operational Meeting Minutes
• Report from the Deputy Director
• Report from the Chair
• Committee Reports

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several zoning amendments and conditional use requests. The body will also review proposed revisions to the 1999 New Orleans Subdivision Regulations and reconsider four Future Land Use Map designations.

• Zoning Docket 044/24: Conditional use for a restaurant over 5,000 sq ft at 949 Harrison Avenue
• Zoning Docket 053/24: Change from Single-Family to Multi-Family Residential at 2570-2600 Donner Drive
• Zoning Docket 054/24: Conditional use for gas station expansion at 1247-1249 North Claiborne Avenue
• Zoning Docket 055/24: Proposed maximum length regulations for driveways
• Zoning Docket 056/24: Proposed billboard exemption between Interstate 510 and Downman Road

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission is holding a special operational meeting to discuss a proposed deferral policy. The body will also enter an executive session to evaluate the executive and deputy director.

• Proposed Deferral Policy
• Personnel evaluations for the executive and deputy director

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for June 19, 2024, was cancelled due to the Juneteenth Holiday and a lack of items to consider.

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider variance requests for a billboard and a residential shed. The board will also hear an appeal regarding a permit for a two-family dwelling conversion.

• Variance request for an electric billboard at 2008 Poydras Street regarding distance from property line and other billboards
• Variance request for a shed at 1434 Toledano Street regarding interior side lot line distance
• Appeal of a Department of Safety and Permits decision for a two-family dwelling conversion at 7504-7506 Zimpel Street

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 conditional uses and one property resubdivision.

• Zoning Docket 062/24: Expansion of a restaurant at 5955-5961 Magazine Street
• Zoning Docket 063/24: Conditional use for a bed and breakfast at 7225 Saint Charles Avenue
• Zoning Docket 064/24: Installation of a new wireless antenna at 2649 Napoleon Avenue
• Zoning Docket 065/24: Outdoor live entertainment and extended hours at 2836-2842 La Salle Street
• Subdivision Docket 065/24: Resubdivision of lots at 3645 Metropolitan Street

Design Advisory Committee

The committee is discussing a Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO) text amendment for the River District. The plan proposes a mixed-use, mixed-income neighborhood adjacent to the Convention Center with specific standards for building height, bulk, and landscaping.

• Proposed CZO text amendment for the River District
• Development of Parcels 5 and 6 including residential units and retail
• Proposed 12-level construction for Phase 1 of Parcel 5
• Establishment of district-based stormwater management systems
• Proposed height regulations and sight line requirements for Tchoupitoulas St

The committee approved a church addition at 1020 Forstall Street and a restaurant project at 949 Harrison Avenue. It also approved a public project for wayfinding signage and sidewalks in Old Algiers. All approvals included specific design provisos.

• Approved April 17, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved church addition at 1020 Forstall Street subject to provisos (unanimous)
• Approved restaurant project at 949 Harrison Avenue subject to provisos (4-1)
• Approved wayfinding signage and sidewalks at 1000 Teche St and 401 Newton St subject to provisos (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The Zoning and Land Use Committee will meet to discuss revisions to subdivision regulations. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Subdivision Regulations Revisions

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The body will review requests for a new residential care overlay, an expansion of the Residential Diversity Overlay District, and a conditional use permit for a bar.

• Zoning Docket 039/24: Conditional use for a bar at 1234-1236 North Broad Street
• Zoning Docket 051/24: Expansion of RDO-1 Residential Diversity Overlay to Lower Ninth Ward and Holy Cross areas
• Zoning Docket 052/24: Proposed Residential Care Overlay District or change to Medical Services District at 4117-4123 Woodland Drive
• Subdivision Docket 055/24: Resubdivision of Lot 10-A at 4000 Saint Claude Avenue and 1029-1041 Bartholomew Street

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will meet to review meeting minutes and receive reports from the Chair and Executive Director. The body will also hold an executive session for personnel evaluations.

• Consideration of March and April 2024 meeting minutes
• Executive session to evaluate the executive and deputy director

Regular meeting

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed property disposition. The body is considering a long-term lease of a portion of N. Robertson Street to 2801 N. Robertson Street, LLC.

• Proposed long-term lease of N. Robertson Street between St. Ferdinand and Press Streets to 2801 N. Robertson Street, LLC

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to review variance requests and appeals of Director of Safety and Permits decisions. The meeting includes both new and unfinished business for various properties across the city.

• Variance request for 1834 Second Street (BZA100-23)
• Variance request for 2517 Washington Avenue involving New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (BZA025-24)
• Variance request for 3900 Howard Avenue (BZA026-24)
• Permit decision appeal for 2900 Perdido Street (BZA008-24)
• Permit decision appeal for 911-913 Governor Nicholls Street (BZA028-24)

Design Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing architectural plans for a project featuring multiple shipping container buildings, food truck pads, and outdoor seating. The site includes a mix of retail, dining, and arcade spaces with specific landscaping and parking requirements.

• Installation of five shipping containers of varying sizes (40-foot and 20-foot)
• Construction of three food truck parking pads
• Creation of a 7-space concrete parking lot
• Installation of a walk-in cooler and refrigerated panels
• Development of outdoor seating areas with wood decks, pergolas, and a gas fire pit

The committee approved a design review for 1770 Tchoupitoulas Street, contingent upon a building site plan review by the HDLC. The committee also approved its 2024 calendar and the minutes from the March 13, 2024 meeting.

• Approved DR007-24 at 1770 Tchoupitoulas Street subject to HDLC building site plan review (Unanimous)
• Approved revised DAC 2024 Calendar (Unanimous)
• Approved March 13, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to review technical issues regarding two property transactions. The committee provides advisory statements to the City Planning Commission director.

• Property Disposition 002/24: Long term lease of a portion of N. Robertson Street between St. Ferdinand and Press Streets to 2801 N. Robertson Street, LLC
• Property Acquisition 003/24: Donation of a former portion of Thalia Street at 1399 Carondelet Street
• Adoption of February 21, 2024 minutes

The Planning Advisory Committee expressed no objection to the city's acquisition of a building at 3035 Earhart Street. The site is intended for use as a warehouse and storage facility for NOHSEP, NOHD, and NOFD vehicles and equipment. The matter will be considered by the City Planning Commission at the February 27, 2024, hearing.

• Approved January 17, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• No objection to property acquisition at 3035 Earhart Street (Unanimous)
• No action taken on Subdivision Docket 002/24 (Erroneously included on agenda)

Regular meeting

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed changes to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The agenda includes several requests for conditional uses regarding bars, restaurants, child care, retail/office space, hotels, and residential business districts.

• Amendment to 'wine shop' use standards in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
• Conditional use for a bar at 1234-1236 North Broad Street
• Conditional use for alcoholic beverage sales at 1901-1907 Sophie Wright Place and 1130 Saint Mary Street
• Conditional use for a large child care center at 7100 Read Boulevard
• Conditional use for retail/office over 10,000 square feet at 3535 Magazine Street and 1111 Foucher Street

Regular Meeting

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider three zoning requests. The body will discuss proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding specific property uses and districts.

• Zoning change and conditional use for a reception facility at 8801 Edinburgh Street and 3510 Eagle Street
• Conditional use for a principal bed and breakfast at 710 Poland Avenue
• Conditional use for an accessory bed and breakfast at 2028-2030 Dumaine Street

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 17, 2024, has been cancelled. There were no items to consider for this session.

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider several zoning variance requests and appeals of decisions made by the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits. The meeting includes requests for property modifications and the conversion of residential units to commercial or multi-family uses.

• Variance for restaurant at 5022 Bienville Avenue regarding ceiling height and ground floor transparency
• After-the-fact variance for multi-family residence at 2508 Dryades Street regarding lot area and parking
• Variance for commercial short term rental conversion at 531 S. Tonti Street regarding parking
• Variance for two-family residence at 2320-2322 S. Derbigny Street regarding rear yard setback
• Appeals regarding parking requirements and permit issuance for 7417 Burthe Street

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is meeting to consider a design review case for new construction. The body will also vote on the approval of the March 13, 2024 meeting minutes and a revised 2024 calendar.

• DR007-24: New construction of a multi-family residence at 1770 Tchoupitoulas Street
• Approval of revised DAC 2024 Calendar
• Approval of March 13, 2024 meeting minutes

The committee approved new construction at 2701-2717 Tulane Avenue and a new dormitory at 4700 Dixon Street. Both approvals include specific requirements for site plans, curb cuts, and landscaping.

• Approved February 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ZD032-24 (2701-2717 Tulane Avenue) subject to two provisos regarding entry/exit points and curb cut standards (unanimous)
• Approved DR010-24 (4700 Dixon Street) subject to provisos regarding curb cut reduction, courtyard landscaping, and pedestrian access (unanimous)

Zoning and Land Use Committee Meeting

The Zoning and Land Use Committee will meet to discuss revisions to subdivision regulations. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Subdivision Regulations Revisions

Operational Meeting

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

• Approval of March 2024 Minutes
• Report from Executive Director
• Report from Chair
• Committee Reports

Regular Meeting

The Commission will hold a public hearing to consider zoning and subdivision applications. The body will also study the regulation of retail goods establishments, specifically in New Orleans East, and review multiple Future Land Use Map amendment requests for Planning Districts 9 and 10.

• Zoning Docket 034/24: Affordable Housing Planned Development at 217 South Rendon Street and 3300 Cleveland Avenue
• Retail Goods Study: Review of regulations for tire, nail, beauty supply, and convenience stores in New Orleans East
• Subdivision Docket 017/24: Resubdivision of 1917-1919 Feliciana Street and 1920 Clouet Street
• Subdivision Docket 136/20: Resubdivision of 7850 Crowder Boulevard
• Future Land Use Map amendments for Planning Districts 9 and 10

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 uses at different city locations.

• Zoning Docket 031/24: Wireless telecommunications tower exceeding 65’ at 2429 Perdido Street
• Zoning Docket 032/24: Motor vehicle service and repair facility (minor) at 2701-2717 Tulane Avenue
• Zoning Docket 033/24: Wireless telecommunications tower exceeding 125’ at 4201 Michoud Boulevard

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March 20, 2024, was cancelled. There were no items to consider.

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider variance requests and appeals of Director of Safety and Permits decisions. The meeting includes both new and unfinished business regarding specific property addresses.

• Variances for properties including 3718 Baudin Street, 5000 Old Gentilly Road, and 7718-7720 Freret Street
• New variance requests for 2730-2732 Saint Philip Street and 1536 Constance Street
• Permit decision appeals for 1533 Broadway Street, 2900 Perdido Street, and 4522 Palmyra Street
• Extension requests for 1717 Canal Street and 2505 Washington Avenue
• Election of Officers

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal to demolish a vacant convenience store and construct a 1,294 square foot Take 5 oil change facility. The project requires a conditional use permit due to the Historic Urban Corridor Use Restriction Overlay.

• Demolition of vacant convenience store at 2717 Tulane Avenue
• Construction of 1,294 sf automotive repair shop (minor)
• Proposed parking for 3 total spaces (2 regular, 1 ADA)
• Conditional use request for HUC Historic Urban Corridor Use Restriction Overlay
• Landscape plan including shade trees, ornamental trees, and shrubs

The Design Advisory Committee approved a design review for a thru-lot at Elysian Fields and Filmore Avenues. The approval is subject to 10 provisos regarding parking compliance, landscaping, and building facade changes.

• Approved January 17, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Design Review 003-24 for 5251 Elysian Fields Boulevard subject to committee recommendations (Unanimous)

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 conditional uses and an amendment to an institutional master plan.

• Conditional use for a reception facility at 4521-4523 Magazine Street
• Conditional use for a bar and retail sales of packaged alcoholic beverages at 7801 Earhart Boulevard
• Amendment to Children’s Hospital New Orleans Institutional Master Plan for a new structure at 200 Henry Clay Avenue

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the 2022-23 Master Plan Future Land Use Map (FLUM). The body will make recommendations on requests to change land use designations across Planning Districts 9, 10, 12, and 13.

• PD 9-04: Request to change Planned Development Area to Industrial
• PD 10-01: Request to change Neighborhood Commercial to Industrial
• PD 12-01: Request to change Parkland and Open Space to Residential Multi-Family Post-War
• PD 12-07: Request to change Residential Single-Family Post War to Mixed-Use High Density
• PD 13-02 through PD 13-14: Multiple requests to change various designations to Residential Semi-Rural Single-Family or Residential Single-Family Post-War

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 review requests for zoning changes, conditional uses for businesses, and a text amendment regarding small multi-family affordable developments.

• Proposed text amendment to modify requirements for Small Multi-Family Affordable dwellings (Zoning Docket 027/24)
• Zoning change request for 7908-7912 Earhart Boulevard to permit a restaurant with outdoor live entertainment
• Conditional use request for a reception facility at 514 Jackson Avenue
• Request to permit a wireless telecommunications facility at 939 Girod Street
• Zoning change for 2372 Constance Street and 935 First Street to permit retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing a major subdivision application for 1201 Eliza St and 1200 Opelousas Ave. The proposal seeks to divide existing lots into 26 proposed lots to accommodate single-family home development.

• Major subdivision request for 1201 Eliza St and 1200 Opelousas Ave
• Proposed creation of 26 lots for single-family home development
• Application submitted by Fresia Galvez on behalf of 1200 Opelousas Ave LLC
• Filing fee of $200 plus $25 per proposed lot

The Planning Advisory Committee unanimously objected to a modified land swap involving rights-of-way and green space. The committee also unanimously approved the acquisition of Duncan Plaza, including the Heal Garage and adjacent state-owned lots.

• Approved December 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Objected to Property Disposition 001/24 land swap subject to further review (Unanimous)
• Approved Property Acquisition 001/24 for Duncan Plaza and Heal Garage (Unanimous)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to decide on various zoning variances. Requests include building height exceptions for a hotel, parking setbacks for residences, and lot area adjustments for new developments.

• Proposed hotel at 5000-5090 Old Gentilly Road requesting a height increase to 51 ft, 3 5/8 in (4 stories)
• Proposed 75-unit multi-family residence at 1100 Sere Street requesting lot area and parking variances
• Proposed restaurant at 5022 Bienville Avenue requesting waivers for ground floor transparency and ceiling height
• Request for a front-facing detached garage and 25 ft wide driveway at 69 N. Park Place
• After-the-fact parking pad variances at 2319 George Nick Connor Drive and 5505 Music Street

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and consider one design review case. The committee provides recommendations on design applications to the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission.

• Administrative design review for 5251 Elysian Fields Boulevard (DR003-24)
• Approval of January 17, 2024 meeting minutes

The committee unanimously approved design reviews for a hotel at 5000 Gentilly Road, a commercial building at 5400 Magazine Street, and new construction at 4101 Norman Meyer Avenue. Each approval was subject to specific committee recommendations regarding landscaping, scale, and aesthetics.

• Approved minutes from December 13, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved hotel construction design review at 5000 Gentilly Road subject to recommendations (Unanimous)
• Approved two-story commercial building design review at 5400 Magazine Street subject to recommendations (Unanimous)
• Approved new construction design review at 4101 Norman Meyer Avenue subject to recommendations (Unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the acquisition and disposition of city property. The body will review several subdivision applications and zoning requests for specific properties.

• Zoning Docket 002/24: Proposed changes to streamline zoning for early child care and education providers
• Zoning Docket 021/24: Proposed amendment to permit by-right dwellings above ground floors in all commercial and institutional districts
• Property Acquisition 001/24: City acquisition of parcels at 300 LaSalle Street, 300 S. Liberty Street, and 301 Loyola Avenue to restore ownership of Duncan Plaza
• Zoning Docket 009/24: Request by Xavier University of Louisiana for zoning change to C-3 Heavy Commercial at 3801 South Carrollton Avenue
• Design Review 001/24: Request to permit demolition of a warehouse at 2801 Earhart Boulevard

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 January 2024 Minutes
• Report from Executive Director
• Report from Chair
• Committee Reports

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments is meeting to decide on various zoning variances for residential and commercial properties. Requests include exceptions for building height, parking locations, and lot dimensions.

• Proposed hotel at 5000-5090 Old Gentilly Road requesting a height increase to 60 ft, 3¾ in (4 stories)
• Request for a bar/short-term rental at 732 Saint Louis Street with a 0 open space ratio
• After-the-fact variance for multi-family expansion at 2508 Dryades Street and 1834 Second Street
• Request to construct a swimming pool in the front yard at 6167 Catina Street
• Proposed restaurant at 5022 Bienville Avenue requesting variances for ceiling height and ground floor transparency

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider three conditional use requests. These requests seek to permit single-family residences in a General Planned Development District.

• Zoning Docket 016/24: Conditional use for single-family residence at 3439 Bryson Street
• Zoning Docket 017/24: Conditional use for single-family residence at 3435 Bryson Street
• Zoning Docket 018/24: Conditional use for single-family residence at 3429 Bryson Street

Planning Advisory Committee

The City of New Orleans is considering the acquisition of property rights held by the State of Louisiana to restore full City ownership of the Duncan Plaza Parcel. The targeted area includes portions of Square 333 and Square 340, bounded by Loyola Avenue, S. Liberty Street, Gravier Street, and Perdido Street.

• Acquisition of property at 300 LaSalle Street, 300 S. Liberty Street, and 301 Loyola Avenue
• Restoration of City ownership for the Duncan Plaza Parcel

The Planning Advisory Committee adopted the 2024 meeting schedule and expressed no objection to the acquisition of a lot in New Orleans East. The property is intended for storage and office space for the New Orleans Mosquito, Termite, and Rodent Control Board.

• Approved minutes from November 9, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 PAC meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted motion of no objection for Property Acquisition 005/23 in New Orleans East (unanimous)

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing a design narrative for a project at 5400 Magazine St. to ensure compliance with the Character Preservation Corridor overlay. The proposal focuses on maintaining the scale, materials, and architectural rhythm of the historic Magazine Street corridor.

• Design review for 5400 Magazine St. regarding the Character Preservation Corridor overlay
• Proposed use of resilient fiber cement exterior wall composite panels
• Proposed use of blue stone paving and coping for exterior stairs and landings
• Installation of steel balcony components and composite rail systems
• Proposed installation of Silvio LED Flushmount lighting

The committee approved design reviews for a six-story hotel on St. Charles Avenue, an addition on Washington Avenue, and new construction on Behrman Highway. Two public projects on Lafitte Avenue and Treasure Street were also approved. One hotel project on Gentilly Road was deferred.

• Approved design for six-story hotel at 1923 St. Charles Avenue with two provisos (Unanimous)
• Deferred design review for hotel at 5000 Gentilly Road
• Approved addition to existing structure at 4300 Washington Avenue with two provisos (Unanimous)
• Approved new construction at 4001 Behrman Highway with one proviso (Unanimous)
• Approved public project design at 2700 Lafitte Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved public project design at 3211 Treasure Street (Unanimous)
• Approved November 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Calendar (Unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the Master Plan Future Land Use Map. The body will review various conditional use requests, zoning changes, and subdivision applications.

• Proposed zoning amendments to streamline approval and expand early child care and education (ECE) facilities
• Conditional use request for a fast food restaurant with drive-through at 4001 Behrman Highway
• Zoning change request for Xavier University of Louisiana at 3801 South Carrollton Avenue
• Conditional use request for a bar over 3,000 square feet at 2100-2102 Chartres Street and 525-535 Frenchmen Street
• Multiple Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment requests across Planning Districts 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the Master Plan Future Land Use Map. The body will review various conditional use requests, zoning changes, and subdivision applications.

• Proposed zoning amendments to streamline the approval process and expansion of early child care and education (ECE) facilities
• Conditional use request for a fast food restaurant with drive-through at 4001 Behrman Highway
• Zoning change request for Xavier University of Louisiana at 3801 South Carrollton Avenue
• Conditional use request for a bar over 3,000 square feet at 2100-2102 Chartres Street and 525-535 Frenchmen Street
• Multiple proposed Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendments across Planning Districts 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments is holding a public hearing to consider various variance requests from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. These requests include permissions for excessive building height, insufficient parking, and setbacks for residential and commercial properties.

• Request for a 4-story hotel (60 ft 3 in height) at 5000-5090 Old Gentilly Road
• Request for a bar and short-term rental with 0 open space ratio at 732 Saint Louis Street
• Request to permit a swimming pool in the front yard at 6167 Catina Street
• Request for a restaurant with 0% ground floor transparency at 5022 Bienville Avenue
• After-the-fact variance for multi-family dwelling expansion at 2508 Dryades Street