West Baton Rouge Parish public meetings in 2021

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings and consider several ordinances, including the 2022 operating budget, zoning changes for specific properties, and a resolution to call elections for renewing ad valorem taxes for the Council on Aging and the Parish Museum. The council will also consider bids for water meter equipment, audit contracts, and an opioid litigation agreement.

• Public hearing on rezoning 4.801 acres at 4632 Tres Lane, Brusly, from AG to R-M (File #2021-15)
• Public hearing on 2022 budgets, including Capital Road Program and Fire Protection District No. 1
• Introduction of ordinance to rezone 5 acres from R-SF-3/R-M to AG-2 for Bradley Smith (File #2021-18)
• Introduction of ordinance for special use permit for warehouse/storage at 2533 American Way, Port Allen (File #2021-19)
• Resolutions to call elections for renewal of ad valorem taxes for Council on Aging and Parish Museum

The Council adopted the 2022 operating budget and approved several zoning changes, including a new agricultural district system. It also called for special elections on April 30, 2022, to renew ad valorem taxes for the Parish Council on Aging and the Parish Museum.

• Approved 2022 Operating Budgets, Capital Road Program, and Five year Capital Expenditure Budget (9-0)
• Called special election for 2.5 mill tax renewal for Council on Aging (9-0)
• Called special election for 2 mill tax renewal for Parish Museum (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 4632 Tres Lane from Agricultural to Residential Minor (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of remaining AG properties into AG-1, AG-2, and AG-3 districts (9-0)
• Approved $793,000 bid for Water Pit Encoders and $774,350.80 bid for Water Meter/Retro Fit kits (9-0)
• Approved STBG Transportation Funding Priorities including a new traffic study for the 415 Interchange (9-0)
• Authorized Parish President to sign agreements for Opioid Litigation MOU (9-0)

Board of Adjustments

This meeting of the West Baton Rouge Parish Board of Adjustments was canceled. The agenda contains only procedural items (call to order, roll call, minutes approval, correspondence, public hearing, adjourn) with no substantive business listed.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone remaining agricultural properties into new agricultural districts (AG-1, AG-2, AG-3) per Ordinance No. 6 of 2021. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and set the next meeting date.

• Public hearing on rezoning remaining AG-zoned properties to AG-1, AG-2, AG-3
• Ordinance No. 6 of 2021 referenced for the rezoning
• Approval of minutes from 11/9/2021 (zoning and planning)
• Next meeting scheduled for 01/04/2022

The Zoning Commission recommended approval of an ordinance to split the existing AG (Agricultural) district into AG-1 (Small), AG-2 (Moderate), and AG-3 (Full Scale) districts. The recommendation included specific approvals and denials for several individual appeal requests based on acreage and land use.

• Recommended approval of ordinance to create AG-1, AG-2, and AG-3 districts (6-0)
• Recommended approval of appeals for MCLM, Harry and Joy Hopkins, Troy and Jill Blair, Tamara McCleery Harvey, Ashland Plantation, Carolyn Lorio, Jody W Chapman, and Joseph Adam Cline
• Recommended denial of appeals for Lennette Marie Riche, Anthony Ferdinand, Jacqueline & Troy Collins, Miles Nathan Collins, Stacy E Collins, Larry Collins, and Horace and Rose Collins
• Requested Planning and Development office fix GIS errors for Barry Thomas Wilkinson's parcel
• Approved Zoning Commission minutes from 11/9/2021 (6-0)
• Approved Planning Commission minutes from 11/9/2021 (6-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one for 4.8 acres at 4632 Tres Lane in Brusly from agricultural to residential, and another for about 6 acres on American Way in Port Allen from agricultural to light industrial. The council will also consider adopting the 2022 operating budget, capital road program, and fire protection district budget, with a public hearing set for December 9. Additionally, they will vote on group medical insurance rates for 2022 and several resolutions, including agreements for LIHEAP, a cafeteria plan, and ambulance services.

• Public hearing: Rezone 4.801 acres at 4632 Tres Lane, Brusly from AG to R-M (File #2021-15)
• Public hearing: Rezone ~6 acres on American Way, Port Allen from AG to I-1 (File #2021-16)
• Consider 2022 budgets: Operating, Capital Road Program, Fire Protection District No. 1, and five-year capital expenditure
• Consider group medical insurance rates for Jan 1–Dec 31, 2022
• Resolution to authorize agreement with Louisiana Housing Corporation for LIHEAP grant

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council denied the preliminary plat for the proposed Keystone West subdivision due to concerns about traffic, drainage, and zoning. The council also approved two zoning ordinances, including one rezoning land in Port Allen for light industrial use and another removing residential uses from commercial districts. Additionally, the council accepted a change order reducing the cost of the 2021 Asphalt Road Rehab Project and approved several resolutions regarding employee benefits, ambulance services, and energy assistance.

• Denied preliminary plat for Keystone West subdivision (317 lots) (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 6 acres at American Way from Agricultural to Light Industrial (9-0)
• Approved ordinance removing single/multiple family residential uses from commercial zones (9-0)
• Tabled rezoning request for 4632 Tres Lane in Brusly to December 9 meeting (9-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for 2021 Asphalt Road Rehab Project ($127,874.49 decrease) (9-0)
• Approved Group Medical Insurance rates for 2022 (9-0)
• Authorized agreement with Louisiana Housing Corporation for LIHEAP grant (9-0)
• Authorized 2022 letter agreement with Acadian Ambulance Service Inc. (9-0)

Board of Adjustments

The West Baton Rouge Parish Board of Adjustments is meeting to approve the previous meeting's minutes and hold a public hearing on a variance request from Tradebe Environmental Services. The company seeks to reduce the required 150-foot buffer at its property located at 3640 Hwy 1 S, Port Allen, LA. The board will decide whether to grant this variance under the parish's I-2 site development regulations.

• Public hearing on BOA File #2021-08: Tradebe Environmental Services requests variance to reduce 150-foot buffer at 3640 Hwy 1 S, Port Allen, LA
• Approve minutes of October 12, 2021 meeting

The West Baton Rouge Parish Board of Adjustments approved a variance requested by Tradebe Environmental Services to reduce the required 150-foot buffer at 3640 Hwy 1 S, Port Allen. The motion passed 3-0, with two members absent. The board also approved the minutes of the October 12, 2021 meeting and adjourned at 5:13 PM.

• Approved minutes of October 12, 2021 meeting (3-0)
• Approved both variances for BOA File #2021-08: Tradebe Environmental Services buffer reduction at 3640 Hwy 1 S (3-0)
• Adjourned by acclamation at 5:13 PM

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and a preliminary plat for a large subdivision. The rezoning requests include a property on Tres Lane from agricultural to residential, a property on American Way from agricultural to light industrial, and a text amendment to remove residential uses from commercial zoning. The commission will also review a preliminary plat for the proposed Keystone West subdivision with 317 lots on Choctaw Road.

• Rezoning of 4632 Tres Lane, Brusly, from AG to R-M (File #2021-15)
• Rezoning of American Way parcel, Port Allen, from AG to I-1 (File #2021-16)
• Ordinance to remove single and multiple family residential uses from commercial zoning
• Preliminary plat for Keystone West, 317 lots on ~120 acres, Choctaw Road (File #2021-19)

The Planning Commission recommended denial of a 120-acre preliminary plat for Keystone West. The Zoning Commission recommended approval for two rezoning requests and an amendment to remove residential uses from commercial zones.

• Recommended denial of Keystone West preliminary plat (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 4632 Tres Lane from AG to R-M (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 6 acres at American Way from AG to I-1 (7-0)
• Recommended approval with amendments to remove residential uses from commercial zones (7-0)
• Approved October 19, 2021 Zoning minutes (7-0)
• Approved October 19, 2021 Planning minutes (7-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including adopting 2021 budget amendments for CARES Act and ARPA funds, clarifying special use permit procedures, prohibiting solar farms in AG-1 and AG-2 districts, and clarifying streetlight requirements for new subdivisions. They will also introduce an ordinance to rezone remaining AG-zoned properties into new agricultural districts, with a public hearing set for December 9. Additionally, the council will consider committing funds for water sector projects, declaring surplus items from the jail, and a proclamation for a special election for Constable Ward 2.

• Public hearing: Ordinance adopting 2021 Council Amendments including CARES Act and ARPA funds for FY 2021
• Public hearing: Ordinance to prohibit solar farms in AG-1 and AG-2 zoning districts
• Public hearing: Ordinance to clarify special use permit review procedures
• Introduction: Rezoning remaining AG properties to AG-1, AG-2, AG-3 districts (public hearing Dec 9)
• Resolution committing funds for water sector program projects

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved budget amendments for 2021, including CARES Act and ARPA funds. The Council also passed an ordinance clarifying streetlight installation requirements for new subdivisions and a resolution committing local matching funds for Water Sector Program projects. A proposal to prohibit solar farms in AG-1 and AG-2 zoning districts was denied.

• Approved 2021 budget amendments for CARES and ARPA funds (9-0)
• Approved ordinance clarifying conditional use permit review procedures (9-0)
• Denied ordinance to prohibit solar farms in AG-1 and AG-2 districts (9-0)
• Approved ordinance requiring developers to fund subdivision streetlights (8-1)
• Approved special election for Constable Ward 2 (9-0)
• Approved surplus of jail chiller compressors and a Hobart mixer (9-0)
• Approved resolution committing 25% local match for Water Sector projects (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning ordinance amendments: one to clarify procedures for special and conditional use permits, and another to prohibit solar farms in AG-1 and AG-2 agricultural districts. They will also consider a subdivision ordinance amendment clarifying streetlight installation requirements for new subdivisions. The meeting includes approval of minutes from September 21, 2021.

• Public hearing: ordinance to clarify special/conditional use permit procedures (Section 111-78)
• Public hearing: ordinance to prohibit solar farms in AG-1 and AG-2 zoning districts
• Public hearing: ordinance to clarify streetlight installation requirements for new subdivisions (Section 105-40)
• Approve minutes of September 21, 2021

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission met on October 19, 2021, and recommended approval of three ordinance amendments: clarifying special/conditional use permit procedures, prohibiting solar farms in AG-1 and AG-2 zoning districts, and clarifying streetlight installation requirements for new subdivisions. All three recommendations passed 7-0, with two members absent. The commission also approved minutes from its September 21, 2021 meetings and adjourned; no public comments or written protests were received on any item.

• Recommended approval of ordinance clarifying special/conditional use permit review procedures (7-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance prohibiting solar farms in AG-1 and AG-2 zoning districts (7-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance clarifying streetlight installation requirements for new subdivisions (7-0)
• Approved September 21, 2021 Zoning Commission minutes (7-0)
• Approved September 21, 2021 Planning Commission minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned Zoning Commission meeting at 5:37 PM (7-0)
• Adjourned Planning Commission meeting at 5:45 PM by acclamation

Fire Board

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings, a fire chief's report, and public comments. No resolutions or other substantive actions are listed.

• Approve minutes from April 8, 2021 regular meeting and August 26, 2021 special meeting
• Fire chief report
• Public comments

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners met on October 14, 2021 and approved minutes from its April 8, 2021 regular meeting and August 26, 2021 special meeting on a 7-0 vote. No resolutions or agenda amendments were considered. The Fire Chief reported call volumes, and the Parish President updated the board on the search for a new Fire Chief, with 16 applications submitted and a Civil Service test still required.

• Approved minutes from the April 8, 2021 regular meeting and August 26, 2021 special meeting (7-0, 2 absent)
• No agenda amendments considered
• No resolutions considered
• Adjourned by acclamation at 5:30 PM

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold its regular meeting, including a proclamation for a special election to fill the vacant Constable Ward 2 seat and a possible appointment. The council will introduce several ordinances, including rezoning requests for properties on American Way and Tres Lane, and an ordinance to remove residential uses from commercial zoning. Resolutions include approving an industrial tax exemption for Shell Catalysts and authorizing audit engagement signatures.

• Appointment and special election proclamation for Constable Ward 2
• Ordinance adopting 2021 Council Amendments including CARES Act Fund and ARPA
• Rezoning request for Raymond Loup: 6+ acres from AG to I-1 at American Way, Port Allen
• Rezoning request for Court Bradford: 4.801 acres from AG to R-M at 4632 Tres Lane, Brusly
• Resolution approving Industrial Tax Exemption for Shell Catalysts & Technologies LP

The Council approved a 10-year industrial tax exemption for Shell Catalysts & Technologies LP. They also appointed an interim Constable for Ward 2 and authorized the signing of audit compliance questionnaires.

• Approved Industrial Tax Exemption Application #20210109-ITE for Shell Catalysts & Technologies LP (8-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Amanda Southon to fill open seat of Constable for Ward 2 (8-0)
• Tabled Proclamation Calling for Special Election to Fill Seat of Constable Ward 2 (8-0)
• Approved audit engagement compliance questionnaire for Parish Natural Gas & Water Systems (8-0)
• Approved audit engagement compliance questionnaire for West Baton Rouge Parish and Fire Protection District No. 1 (8-0)
• Re-appointed Barry Wilkinson and David Rodrigue to the WBR Board of Adjustments by acclamation
• Approved minutes from September 23, 2021 Regular Meeting (8-0)

Board of Adjustments

The West Baton Rouge Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a variance request by Robert Critney Jr. to reduce the front building setback at 2626 Billups Lane, Brusly, from the required 35 feet. The board will also approve minutes from the July 20, 2021 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing: BOA File #2021-07, Robert Critney Jr., variance for reduced front setback at 2626 Billups Lane, Brusly, LA 70719
• Approve minutes of July 20, 2021 meeting

The Board of Adjustments approved a 5-foot variance for a front building setback reduction at 2626 Billups Lane in Brusly. The board also approved the minutes from the July 20, 2021 meeting.

• Approved 5-foot front building setback variance for 2626 Billups Lane (5-0)
• Approved July 20, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing on a rezoning request for property at 4632 Tres Lane in Brusly, LA. The request seeks to change the zoning from Agricultural (AG) to Residential Minor (R-M) for a 4.801-acre lot. The planning portion of the agenda has been cancelled and moved to the November 9th meeting.

• Public hearing on rezoning of Lot A-1-B Cont. 4.801 AC, Section 61 T8S R12E, from AG to R-M
• File #2021-15, property at 4632 Tres Lane, Brusly, LA 70719
• Planning agenda cancelled; moved to November 9th meeting

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings on zoning and rezoning requests, including properties on Rosedale Rd., American Way, and West Shore Ave. The council will also consider authorizing the parish president to seek bids for smart water and gas meters, and to begin proceedings to suspend or revoke liquor permits for T-Roy's Inc. dba Raxx Bar. Additionally, they will set trick-or-treat hours for unincorporated areas and introduce ordinances on solar farm prohibitions and streetlight requirements.

• Consider authorizing bid for Smart Water and Gas Meters
• Consider liquor permit suspension/revocation for T-Roy's Inc. dba Raxx Bar, 12812 Highway 190 W, Port Allen
• Public hearing: Rezoning 5+ acres from I-1 to I-2 for Raymond Loup on American Way
• Public hearing: Conditional use requests for properties on Rosedale Rd., West Shore Ave. (1924, 1831, 1841)
• Introduce ordinance to prohibit solar farms in AG-1 and AG-2 zoning districts

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council voted 9-0 to authorize the Parish President or his designee to begin proceedings to suspend or revoke all liquor permits held by T-Roy's Inc. dba Raxx Bar at 12812 Highway 190 W, Suite A, Port Allen. The minutes state this was not a vote to revoke the license but a motion of support to start the process; a public hearing was set for October 14 at 3pm. The Council also certified the 2021 tax assessments totaling $633,014,020.00 (a 13.0% overall increase) and upheld the 2021 fair market value for Placid Refinery properties at 1940 Hwy 1 North, Port Allen. It approved five zoning ordinances, authorized going out for bid on Smart Water and Gas Meters, set Trick or Treat for Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 5:30 to 7:30pm, and adopted a bridge program compliance resolution.

• Approved authorizing the Parish President or designee to institute proceedings to suspend or revoke all liquor permits for T-Roy's Inc. dba Raxx Bar, 12812 Highway 190 W, Suite A, Port Allen (9-0); public hearing set for October 14 at 3pm
• Certified 2021 Assessment Schedules A & B for tax years 2020 & 2021 as presented by Assessor Chris Guerin, grand total $633,014,020.00, a 13.0% overall increase (9-0)
• Upheld 2021 fair market value for Placid Refinery properties at 1940 Hwy 1 North, Port Allen (8-0, 1 abstention by Carey Denstel)
• Approved Ordinance 16 of 2021 adopting 2021 Council amendments to Correctional Facility expenditures for fiscal year Jan 1–Dec 31, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 17 of 2021 granting Hunter Monson a special use permit for residential in a C-1.4 zone at 2053 Rosedale Rd., Port Allen (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18 of 2021 rezoning 5 +/- acres on American Way (Parcel #304600001701) from I-1 (Light Industrial) to I-2 (Moderate Industrial) for Raymond Loup (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 19 of 2021 granting Jared Juge/S & J, LLC a special use permit for Warehouse Storage and Distribution Light in a C-1.3 zone at 1924 West Shore Ave. (9-0)
• Approved Ordinances 20 and 21 of 2021 rezoning 1831 and 1841 West Shore Ave. (Lots 14 and 15) from C-1 to C-1.3 with special use permits for Warehouse Storage and Distribution Light (9-0 each)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five zoning items, including rezoning requests and special use permits for residential and warehouse uses. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 17, 2021 meeting and a note that a training scheduled for September 25 has been canceled.

• Special use for residential homes in C-1.4 zone at 2053 Rosedale Rd, Port Allen (File #2021-10)
• Rezoning 5+/- acres from I-1 to I-2 at American Way, Port Allen (File #2021-11)
• Special use permit for warehouse storage/distribution at 1924 West Shore Ave (File #2021-12)
• Rezone from C-1 to C-1.3 with special use permit at 1831 West Shore Ave (File #2021-13)
• Rezone from C-1 to C-1.3 with special use permit at 1841 West Shore Ave (File #2021-14)

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission approved the August 17, 2021 meeting minutes and recommended approval for several zoning and special use requests, including a residential special use in a C-1.4 zone at 2053 Rosedale Rd, an I-2 rezoning for 5 acres on American Way, and rezonings and special use permits for warehouse storage on West Shore Ave. The Planning Commission portion noted that upcoming training on September 25th was canceled.

• Approved minutes from the August 17, 2021 Zoning Commission meeting (7-0)
• Recommended approval for special use for residential homes in C-1.4 zone at 2053 Rosedale Rd, File #2021-10 (7-0)
• Recommended approval to rezone 5 acres from I-1 to I-2 on American Way, File #2021-11 (7-0)
• Recommended approval for special use permit for light warehouse storage and distribution at 1924 West Shore Ave, File #2021-12 (7-0)
• Recommended approval to rezone from C-1 to C-1.3 with special use permit at 1831 West Shore Ave, File #2021-13 (7-0)
• Recommended approval to rezone from C-1 to C-1.3 with special use permit at 1841 West Shore Ave, File #2021-14 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from the August 17, 2021 Planning Commission meeting (7-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold its regular meeting on September 9, 2021, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes a public hearing on previously introduced ordinances, introduction of two new ordinances (one amending the correctional facility budget, one rezoning property at 4632 Tres Lane), surplus declarations for two mosquito control sprayers, resolutions on federal offshore leasing and transportation projects, and a planning commission reappointment.

• Rezoning request for 4632 Tres Lane, Brusly (File #2021-15): 4.801 acres from AG to R-M, public hearing Oct 14
• Ordinance adopting 2021 Council Amendments to Correctional Facility Expenditures (FY 2021), public hearing Sept 23
• Surplus of two Guardian 190ES-VF Sprayers (Tag# 2631, 2632) from WBR Mosquito Control
• Resolution supporting resumption of federal offshore leasing in the Gulf of Mexico
• Resolution committing funds for Transportation Alternative Projects (TAP)

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved resolutions supporting the resumption of federal offshore leasing in the Gulf of Mexico and committing local match funds for Transportation Alternative Projects including the Choctaw Road Sidewalk and Court Street Multi-Use Path. The council also approved surplus status for two mosquito control sprayers, reappointed Brady Hotard to the Planning & Zoning Commission, and introduced two ordinances regarding correctional facility expenditures and rezoning.

• Approved minutes from August 26, 2021 meeting (9-0)
• Approved surplus status for WBR Mosquito Control sprayers Tag# 2631 and Tag# 2632 (9-0)
• Introduced Ordinance Adopting 2021 Council Amendments to Correctional Facility Expenditures
• Introduced Ordinance Amending Chapter 104 Zoning for rezoning request of Court Bradford at 4632 Tres Lane Brusly
• Approved Resolution 14 of 2021 supporting federal offshore leasing in the Gulf of Mexico (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 15 of 2021 committing funds for Transportation Alternative Projects (9-0)
• Approved reappointment of Brady Hotard to the Planning & Zoning Commission with a term ending July 12, 2028 (9-0)

Board of Adjustments

This meeting of the West Baton Rouge Parish Board of Adjustments was canceled. The agenda contains only procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes, with no substantive business listed.

Planning & Zoning Commission

This Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was canceled. The agenda contains only procedural items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment, with no substantive business listed.

Fire Board

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution dedicating the Brusly Fire Station #2 on Choctaw Road in honor of Mr. Michael J. 'Iron Mike' Alleman. The agenda includes call to order, attendance log, the resolution, public comments, and adjournment.

• Resolution to dedicate Brusly Fire Station #2 on Choctaw Road in honor of Michael J. 'Iron Mike' Alleman

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire District No. 1 Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on August 26, 2021 and unanimously adopted Resolution F2 of 2021, renaming Brusly Fire Station #2 on Choctaw Road as the Michael J. Alleman Fire Station. The resolution honors Mr. Alleman, a Brusly volunteer fireman for 48 years and former Fire Chief who retired in 2016 and died January 23, 2021. In public comments, Parish President Riley Berthelot Jr. said a dedication ceremony would be held once sign material is acquired, and Mrs. Toddie Milstead presented an overdose report and updated the board on Narcan treatments for the fire departments. The meeting adjourned at 5:12 PM.

• Adopted Resolution F2 of 2021 renaming Brusly Fire Station #2 on Choctaw Road the Michael J. Alleman Fire Station (9-0)
• Adjourned the special meeting at 5:12 PM by acclamation

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings and consider rezoning requests for three solar farm projects by Bueche PV1 LLC, carried over from the July 22 meeting. The council will also introduce several zoning ordinances, consider the 2022 budget schedule, accept audit reports, and set an early voting location.

• Rezoning for solar farm at 8053 Rosehill Drive, Bueche (334 acres, File #2021-03)
• Rezoning for solar farm at 4827 Ashland Road, Port Allen (210 acres, File #2021-04)
• Rezoning for solar farm on N. River Road, Bueche (1,042 acres, File #2021-05)
• Introduction of ordinances for rezoning/conditional use requests (Hunter Monson, Raymond Loup, Jared Juge/S&J LLC)
• Resolution establishing early voting location at 178 East St. Francis St., Brusly

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council voted to deny three separate rezoning requests from Bueche PV1 LLC for solar farms across the parish. The council also approved the 2022 budget schedule, accepted 2020 audit reports, adopted three unified development code ordinances, established an early voting location in Brusly, and adopted the adjusted 2021 property tax millage rates. Additionally, the council approved road material bids, subdivision waivers, and board appointments.

• Approved minutes from the July 22, 2021 regular meeting (9-0)
• Approved 2022 Budget Schedule as presented (9-0)
• Accepted final report of WBR Parish Council and WBR Fire District No. 1 2020 Audits (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 9 of 2021 amending Chapter 104 zoning districts (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 14 of 2021 amending Chapter 111 administration and zoning enforcement (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 15 of 2021 amending Chapter 106 site planning and driveways (9-0)
• Denied three rezoning requests for Bueche PV1 LLC solar farms at Rosehill Drive, Ashland Road, and N. River Road (7-2)
• Denied limestone low bid and approved remainder of 2021 annual road material bid recommendations (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning ordinance amendments and two planning items. The zoning amendments revise the zoning districts appendix and several administrative/enforcement sections. The planning items amend site development regulations and consider a final plat for a property exchange in Tiger Bayou Industrial Park.

• Public hearing: Ordinance amending Chapter 104 (Zoning Ordinance) Appendix A (Zoning Districts)
• Public hearing: Ordinance amending Chapter 111 (Administration and Enforcement) sections on Board of Adjustments, zoning administrator duties, and plat approval
• Public hearing: Ordinance amending Chapter 106 (Site Planning) on driveway requirements and POS-C-RV site development regulations
• File #2021-15: Final plat for property exchange between tracts E-4-A & E-4-B of Tiger Bayou Industrial Park into E-4-B-1 & E-4-A-1 for Clyde Ewing, with waiver request for Sec. 105-37 (Blocks)
• Approve minutes of July 20, 2021 meetings (zoning and planning)

The Zoning and Planning Commissions recommended approval for three separate ordinances amending the Unified Development Code. The Planning Commission also recommended approval of a final plat for property exchange at Tiger Bayou Industrial Park.

• Recommended approval of Zoning Ordinance Appendix A amendments (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Ordinance Chapter 111 administration and enforcement amendments (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Unified Development Code Chapter 106 site planning and driveway amendments (6-0)
• Recommended approval with waivers for File # 2021-15 final plat for Clyde Ewing at Tiger Bayou Industrial Park (6-0)
• Approved July 20, 2021 Zoning Commission minutes (6-0)
• Approved July 20, 2021 Planning Commission minutes (6-0)

Parish Council

This regular meeting of the West Baton Rouge Parish Council was cancelled because the agenda was clear, meaning no substantive items required action. The agenda lists only standard procedural items such as call to order, minutes approval, reports, and public comments.

Board of Adjustments

This meeting of the West Baton Rouge Parish Board of Adjustments was canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, minutes approval) and no substantive business, public hearings, or decisions.

Planning & Zoning Commission

This agenda for the West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting on August 3, 2021, is marked as canceled. The agenda contains only procedural items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment, with no substantive business listed.

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings on five rezoning requests, including two large solar farm special-use permits for Bueche PV1 LLC, and consider a resolution authorizing the parish president to sign federal COVID-19 recovery funds terms. The council will also introduce three ordinance amendments to the Unified Development Code and vote on change orders and derelict structure declarations.

• Rezoning for Corey Louis: 14.815 acres from AG to R-M (Residential Minor)
• Rezoning for Larry J. Amond: ~2 acres to AG-2 and ~13 acres to AG-3 on Poydras Bayou Rd.
• Rezoning for Bueche PV1 LLC: ~334 acres at 8053 Rosehill Dr. for solar farm special use
• Rezoning for Bueche PV1 LLC: ~210 acres at 4827 Ashland Rd. for solar farm special use
• Rezoning for Bueche PV1 LLC: ~1,042 acres on N. River Rd. for solar farm special use

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved two zoning amendments and authorized the Parish President to sign agreements to receive American Rescue Plan Act funds. Additionally, the Council ratified the declaration of four derelict structures for demolition and approved a $5,307.63 change order for a water transmission project. Three solar farm special use permit requests were withdrawn by the applicant during the meeting, resulting in no Council action on those items.

• Approved rezoning for Corey Louis (8-0)
• Approved rezoning for Larry J. Amond (8-0)
• Authorized Parish President to sign ARPA funding agreements (8-0)
• Approved $5,307.63 change order for water project (8-0)
• Ratified demolition of 7562 Hwy 190 W (8-0)
• Ratified demolition of 8924 Hwy 190 W (8-0)
• Ratified demolition of 1729 Reverend Manual (8-0)
• Ratified demolition of 9022 Hwy 190 W (8-0)

General

The West Baton Rouge Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. The board will also approve the minutes from its June 1, 2021 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Variance request by Diana Murphy for property at 1633 Rosedale Road, Port Allen (Lot 3, 1.39 acres) from Sec. 105-5 of the Unified Development Code
• Variance request by Joyce Hawkins for property at 3680 Hwy 1 S, Port Allen (48'x175') from Sec. 106-124(b) C-1.2, Sec. 106-67(g)(2)(e), and Sec. 111-145(3) of the Unified Development Code
• Approval of minutes from June 1, 2021 meeting

The West Baton Rouge Parish Board of Adjustments approved two variance requests at its July 20, 2021 meeting. The first allows Diana Murphy to replace a demolished mobile home at 1633 Rosedale Road. The second allows Joyce Hawkins to open a behavioral health office at 3680 Hwy 1 S with variances for turning radius and driveway improvements. Both votes were 5-0, with one member absent. The board also approved the minutes of the June 1, 2021 meeting and adjourned at 5:32 PM.

• Approved minutes of June 1, 2021 meeting (5-0, 1 absent)
• Approved BOA File #2021-961: variance for Diana Murphy at 1633 Rosedale Road to replace demolished mobile home (5-0, 1 absent)
• Approved BOA File #2021-960: variance for Joyce Hawkins at 3680 Hwy 1 S for behavioral health office, including turning radius and driveway improvements (5-0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned by acclamation at 5:32 PM

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five rezoning requests. Three requests from Bueche PV1 LLC seek to rezone agricultural land for solar farms, while two other requests involve residential and agricultural rezoning. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Rezone 334 acres at 8053 Rosehill Drive, Bueche, from AG to AG with Special Use for solar farm (File #2021-03)
• Rezone 210 acres at 4827 Ashland Road, Port Allen, from AG to AG with Special Use for solar farm (File #2021-04)
• Rezone 1,042 acres at N. River Road, Bueche, from AG to AG with Special Use for solar farm (File #2021-05)
• Rezone 14.815 acres from AG to R-M (Residential Minor) for Corey Louis (File #2021-08)
• Rezone approx. 2 acres to AG-2 and 13 acres to AG-3 on Poydras Bayou Rd. for Larry J. Amond (File #2021-09)

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 on July 20, 2021 to recommend denial of three Bueche PV1 LLC rezoning requests that would have allowed solar farms on agricultural land in Bueche and Port Allen. The commission also voted 7-0 to recommend approval of a rezoning for Corey Louis from agricultural to residential minor on 14.815 acres, and 7-0 to recommend approval of Larry J. Amond's rezoning on Poydras Bayou Rd. from agricultural to agricultural moderate and full scale. All votes were 7-0 with one member absent. The commission also approved the June 15, 2021 minutes for both the zoning and planning meetings.

• Recommended denial of Bueche PV1 LLC solar farm rezoning at 8053 Rosehill Drive, Bueche (7-0)
• Recommended denial of Bueche PV1 LLC solar farm rezoning at 4827 Ashland Road, Port Allen (7-0)
• Recommended denial of Bueche PV1 LLC solar farm rezoning at N. River Road, Bueche (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Corey Louis rezoning from AG to R-M residential minor on 14.815 acres (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Larry J. Amond rezoning on Poydras Bayou Rd. from AG to AG-2 and AG-3 (7-0)
• Approved June 15, 2021 zoning meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved June 15, 2021 planning meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned zoning meeting and planning meeting

Fire Board

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners is holding its regular quarterly meeting. The main item is a resolution to dedicate Brusly Fire Station #2 on Choctaw Road in honor of Mr. Michael J. 'Iron Mike' Alleman. The board will also approve minutes from the April 8, 2021 meeting and hear a report from the fire chief.

• Resolution to dedicate Brusly Fire Station #2 on Choctaw Road in honor of Michael J. 'Iron Mike' Alleman
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2021 quarterly meeting
• Fire chief report
• Public comments period

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will introduce three ordinances amending the Unified Development Code, covering driveway and setback rules, zoning districts, and zoning enforcement/subdivision procedures, with public hearings scheduled for July 22 and August 12. The council will also consider accepting Change Order No. 1 and substantial completion for the 16-inch Water Transmission Main Phase 2 project, and ratify declarations of derelict structures at four properties. Public comments and a parish president's report are also on the agenda.

• Introduce ordinance amending UDC driveway requirements and POS-CRV site development regulations (hearing July 22)
• Introduce ordinance amending zoning districts in UDC Chapter 104 (hearing August 12)
• Introduce ordinance amending zoning enforcement and subdivision approval procedures (hearing August 12)
• Consider Change Order No. 1 and substantial completion for 16-inch Water Transmission Main Phase 2, Contract No. 20-1841-05
• Ratify derelict structure declarations at 7562, 8924, 9022 Hwy 190 W and 1729 Reverend Manual, Port Allen

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a public hearing on two rezoning requests: one to change 9.90 acres at 5943 Flynn Road from agricultural to residential minor, and another to change 35.591 acres at 6415 N River Road from POS-C-RV to light industrial. The council will also consider a bid recommendation for the Utilities Department's annual pipe and fittings contract. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

• Public hearing on rezoning 5943 Flynn Road from AG to R-M (File #2021-06)
• Public hearing on rezoning 6415 N River Road from POS-C-RV to I-1 (File #2021-07)
• Bid recommendation for Utilities Department annual pipe & fittings contract
• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2021 regular meeting

The Council approved rezoning for two properties in Port Allen and accepted a bid recommendation for the Utilities Department's annual pipe and fittings contract. Two additional rezoning requests were introduced for future public hearings.

• Approved rezoning 5943 Flynn Road from Agricultural to Residential Minor (9-0)
• Approved rezoning 6415 N River Road from POS-C-RV to Light Industrial (9-0)
• Approved bid recommendation for Utilities Department Annual Pipe & Fittings Contract (9-0)
• Approved minutes from June 10, 2021 Regular Meeting (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests. One would change a 9.90-acre property on Flynn Road from agricultural to residential minor use, and the other would rezone a 35.591-acre tract on North River Road from POS-C-RV to light industrial. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 1, 2021 meeting.

• Rezoning of 5943 Flynn Road (Lot 10-B Tonawanda Plantation Subdivision, 9.90 acres) from AG to R-M for Reginald Wiley
• Rezoning of 6415 N River Road (Tract 1A-1, 35.591 acres) from POS-C-RV to I-1 (Light Industrial) for Belmont Business Park, LLC
• Approve minutes of June 1, 2021 meeting

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 on June 15, 2021 to recommend approval of two rezoning ordinances. One would rezone 9.90 acres at 5943 Flynn Road from Agricultural to Residential Minor for Reginald Wiley; the other would rezone a 35.591-acre tract at 6415 N River Road from POS-C-RV to Light Industrial for Belmont Business Park, LLC, with a Master Plan change. Both items now go to the Parish Council for final action. The Planning Commission portion of the meeting had no items to consider.

• Recommended approval (7-0) of rezoning 9.90 acres at 5943 Flynn Road from AG to R-M for Reginald Wiley, File #2021-06
• Recommended approval (7-0) of rezoning 35.591 acres at 6415 N River Road from POS-C-RV to I-1 for Belmont Business Park, LLC, File #2021-07, with Master Plan change
• Approved minutes of June 1, 2021 (7-0)
• Adjourned the Zoning meeting (7-0)
• Planning Commission public hearing had no items to consider

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council is holding its regular meeting on June 10, 2021. The main items include a possible cost-of-living increase for parish employees, designating the official journal for the next year, and public hearings on the Council on Aging budget and 2020 year-end budget adjustments. The council will also consider a change order for concrete road work on Airline Park Drive and a subdivision plat waiver request.

• Cost of living increase for parish employees
• Designate official journal for July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
• Public hearing: FY 2021-2022 operating budget for Council on Aging
• Public hearing: 2020 year-end budget adjustments
• Change Order No. 1 for concrete road work on Airline Park Drive

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a 4% cost-of-living pay increase for most parish employees and a 2% increase for Fire Protection District #1 employees, effective the pay period beginning July 1, 2021. The council also adopted the Council on Aging's operating budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 and 2020 year-end budget adjustments, and accepted a $117,363.74 change order for concrete road work on Airline Park Drive. All votes were 6-0 with three members absent.

• Approved 4% cost-of-living pay increase for parish employees and 2% for Fire Protection District #1 employees, effective July 1, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 27, 2021 regular meeting (6-0)
• Approved Westside Journal as official parish journal for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 (6-0)
• Adopted Council on Aging operating budget for fiscal year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 (6-0)
• Adopted 2020 year-end budget adjustments for fiscal year Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 (6-0)
• Accepted Change Order No. 1 for concrete road work on Airline Park Drive, increasing contract by $117,363.74 to $210,597.64 and adding 113 days (6-0)
• Approved with waivers final plat subdividing Lot 111-A and Lot 112-A into Lot 111-A-1 and Lot 112-A-1 at 1906 Lansdown Dr., Port Allen (6-0)

Board of Adjustments

The West Baton Rouge Parish Board of Adjustments is meeting to approve previous minutes and hold a public hearing on a single variance request. The applicant, Chase Mancuso, seeks to reduce the required side setbacks from 10 feet 4 inches to 9 feet at 2238 Silverstone Ave, Port Allen. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of April 6, 2021
• Public hearing: variance to reduce east and west side setbacks from 10'4" to 9' at 2238 Silverstone Ave, Port Allen (Lot 1, Settlement at Silverstone Subd, Sec 8 T8S R12E)

The West Baton Rouge Parish Board of Adjustments met on June 1, 2021 and approved the minutes of its April 6, 2021 meeting. After a public hearing, the board denied a variance request by Chase Mancuso to reduce the required East and West side setbacks from 10 feet 4 inches to 9 feet at 2238 Silverstone Ave, Port Allen. A substitute motion to approve the variance failed 2-3, and the original motion to deny then passed 3-2. The meeting adjourned at 5:29 PM.

• Approved minutes of April 6, 2021 meeting (5-0, 2 absent)
• Substitute motion to approve setback variance at 2238 Silverstone Ave failed (2-3, 2 absent)
• Motion to deny setback variance at 2238 Silverstone Ave passed (3-2, 2 absent)
• Adjourned by acclamation at 5:29 PM

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a final plat for a land subdivision. The request involves splitting Lot 111-A and Lot 112-A into smaller lots at 1906 Lansdown Dr. The applicants are also requesting a waiver for site development regulations regarding minimum lot area and depth.

• File# 2021-07: Subdivision of Lot 111-A and Lot 112-A at 1906 Lansdown Dr.
• Waiver request for Lot 112-A-1 regarding R-SF-3 site development regulations
• Waiver request for minimum lot area of 22,500 square feet
• Waiver request for minimum lot depth of 150 feet

The Planning Commission recommended approval with waivers and corrections for a final plat to subdivide two lots for Paul K. and Cynthia M. Brown. The Zoning Commission held no substantive votes other than approving previous minutes.

• Recommended approval with waivers and corrections for final plat subdivision of Lot 111-A and Lot 112-A at 1906 Lansdown Dr. (6-0)
• Approved Zoning Commission minutes of May 18, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved Planning Commission minutes of May 18, 2021 (6-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will introduce ordinances for the Council on Aging's 2021-2022 operating budget and 2020 year-end budget adjustments. Public hearings for three solar farm rezoning requests by Bueche PV1 LLC have been moved to July 22nd.

• Introduction of 2021-2022 operating budget for West Baton Rouge Parish Council on Aging
• Introduction of 2020 year-end budget adjustments
• Rezoning requests for solar farms at 8053 Rosehill Drive, 4827 Ashland Road, and N. River Road (moved to July 22nd)
• Resolution approving industrial tax exemption for Shintech Louisiana LLC at 9570 La Hwy 1
• Resolutions regarding wastewater treatment facility audits for Erwinville, Westport, and Lukeville Lane

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved Industrial Tax Exemption Application #20210072-ITE for Shintech Louisiana LLC at 9570 La Hwy 1, Addis, on a 9-0 vote. The council also approved three 2020 Municipal Water Pollution Prevention audit resolutions for the Erwinville, Westport, and Lukeville Lane wastewater treatment facilities, each 9-0. Public hearings on three Bueche PV1 LLC solar farm rezoning requests were moved to July 22, 2021, because the Zoning Commission had not yet made a recommendation. Two budget ordinances were introduced and set for public hearing on June 10, 2021.

• Approved Industrial Tax Exemption Application #20210072-ITE for Shintech Louisiana LLC at 9570 La Hwy 1, Addis (9-0)
• Approved 2020 MWPP audit resolution for Erwinville Wastewater Treatment Facility, AI# 136152 (9-0)
• Approved 2020 MWPP audit resolution for Westport Wastewater Treatment Facility, AI# 43915 (9-0)
• Approved 2020 MWPP audit resolution for Lukeville Lane Wastewater Treatment Facility, AI# 33923 (9-0)
• Moved public hearings on three Bueche PV1 LLC solar farm rezoning requests (8053 Rosehill Drive, 4827 Ashland Road, N. River Road) to July 22, 2021
• Introduced ordinance adopting the Council on Aging operating budget for FY July 1, 2021–June 30, 2022; public hearing June 10, 2021
• Introduced ordinance adopting 2020 year-end budget adjustments; public hearing June 10, 2021
• Adjourned at 5:52 PM

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning & Zoning Commission is reviewing several rezoning requests to allow for special use solar farms. The requests involve properties located at Tsheill Drive, Ashland Road, and River Road.

• Rezoning request for Tsheill Drive to allow a special use solar farm
• Rezoning request for Ashland Road to allow a special use solar farm
• Rezoning request for River Road to allow a special use solar farm
• Approval of May meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission deferred three rezoning requests from Bueche PV1 LLC to the July 20, 2021 meeting. The requests sought to change agricultural zoning to agricultural with a special use for a solar farm. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 4, 2021 meeting.

• Approved May 4, 2021 Zoning Commission minutes (7-0)
• Deferred rezoning of 334 acres at 8053 Rosehill Drive for solar farm (7-0)
• Deferred rezoning of 210 acres at 4827 Ashland Road for solar farm (7-0)
• Deferred rezoning of 1,042 acres at N. River Road for solar farm (7-0)
• Approved May 4, 2021 Planning Commission minutes (7-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council is reviewing several rezoning ordinances for residential and industrial uses. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Louisiana Watershed Region #6 and a bid recommendation for asphalt road rehabilitation.

• Introduction of ordinance to rezone 9.90 acres at 5943 Flynn Road from Agricultural to Residential Minor
• Introduction of ordinance to rezone 35.591 acres at 6415 N River Road from Campground to Light Industrial
• Review of 2021 Asphalt Road Rehabilitation Bid Recommendation
• Ratification of Declaration of Derelict Structure(s) at 1854 Hwy 190 W, Port Allen
• Three solar farm rezoning requests were moved to the May 27th meeting due to advertisement issues

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved minutes from its April 22 meeting, declared a parish van as surplus, and awarded the 2021 Asphalt Road Rehabilitation Program contract to R.J. Daigle & Sons Contractors, Inc. of Gonzales for a base bid of $1,400,505.20. The council also approved a subdivision plat with a lot-depth waiver. Two rezoning ordinances were introduced and set for public hearings on June 24, 2021.

• Approved April 22, 2021 regular meeting minutes (9-0)
• Declared 2002 Chevrolet van (Tag #2596) as surplus (9-0)
• Awarded 2021 Asphalt Road Rehabilitation Program to R.J. Daigle & Sons, Inc. for $1,400,505.20 (9-0)
• Approved File #2021-05 subdivision of Tract C into Tracts C-1, C-2, C-3 with minimum lot depth waiver (9-0)
• Introduced rezoning ordinance for 5943 Flynn Road from AG to R-M; public hearing set for June 24, 2021
• Introduced rezoning ordinance for 6415 N River Road from POS-C-RV to I-1; public hearing set for June 24, 2021

Board of Adjustments

The scheduled meeting for the West Baton Rouge Parish Board of Adjustments on May 4, 2021, was cancelled. No business was conducted.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission agenda includes several rezoning requests for solar farms by Bueche PV1 LLC, but these items were moved to the May 18 meeting due to advertisement errors. The commission also scheduled a public hearing regarding a waiver request for site development regulations for Travis Lemoyne.

• Rezoning request for 8053 Rosehill Drive (334 acres) from AG to AG with Special Use for a solar farm (moved to May 18)
• Rezoning request for 4827 Ashland Road (210 acres) from AG to AG with Special Use for a solar farm (moved to May 18)
• Rezoning request for N. River Road (1,042 acres) from AG to AG with Special Use for a solar farm (moved to May 18)
• Public hearing for Travis Lemoyne regarding a waiver for minimum lot depth of 100 feet
• Final map review for the subdivision of Tract C of the former Edward & Rachel Chustz Estate

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission met on May 4, 2021. Three rezoning requests from Bueche PV1 LLC to add a special use for solar farms were moved to the May 18 meeting because of advertisement errors; no vote was taken on them. The commission approved the April 20 minutes and recommended approval of a three-lot subdivision with a lot-depth waiver for Travis Lemoyne. No public comments or written protests were received on the subdivision.

• Approved April 20, 2021 minutes (6-0, 3 absent)
• Solar farm rezoning at 8053 Rosehill Drive moved to May 18 due to advertisement errors
• Solar farm rezoning at 4827 Ashland Road moved to May 18 due to advertisement errors
• Solar farm rezoning on N. River Road moved to May 18 due to advertisement errors
• Recommended approval with waiver of subdivision of Tract C into Tracts C-1, C-2, C-3 for Travis Lemoyne (6-0, 3 absent)
• Adjourned zoning meeting at 5:32 PM (6-0, 3 absent)
• Adjourned planning meeting at 5:39 PM by acclamation

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council is reviewing three rezoning requests from Bueche PV1 LLC to allow solar farms on various agricultural parcels. The council will also consider an industrial tax exemption application for Bueche PV1, LLC and final plats for two subdivisions.

• Rezoning request for 334 acres at 8053 Rosehill Drive for a solar farm
• Rezoning request for 210 acres at 4827 Ashland Road for a solar farm
• Rezoning request for 1,042 acres at N. River Road for a solar farm
• Industrial Tax Exemption Application 20200422ITE for Bueche PV1, LLC
• Final Plat of Whitetail Crossing Second Filing for 3SK Properties, LLC

The Parish Council denied an industrial tax exemption application for a solar project and approved two residential subdivision plats. The Council also appointed a new alternate member to the Board of Adjustments.

• Denied Industrial Tax Exemption Application 20200422-ITE for Bueche PV1, LLC (6-3)
• Approved Final Plat of Whitetail Crossing Second Filing for 3SK Properties, LLC (9-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Clara Crossing Subdivision for Rougon Road Property LLC (6-2-1)
• Appointed Joyce Hawkins as alternate member to the WBR Board of Adjustments by acclamation
• Approved minutes from April 8, 2021 Regular Meeting (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review final plats for two residential subdivisions. The meeting includes a request for a design standard waiver regarding block length for Whitetail Crossing.

• Final Plat of Whitetail Crossing Second Filing (Lots 110 and 1216) for 3SK Properties, LLC
• Waiver request for Whitetail Crossing regarding minimum design standards for block length
• Final Plat of Clara Crossing Subdivision (Lots 1 thru 37) for Rougon Road Property LLC
• Public Hearing: Final # 2021 06

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for the Whitetail Crossing Second Filing and Clara Crossing Subdivision plats. Both recommendations included waivers for specific design standards.

• Recommended approval with waivers for Final Plat #2021-06 (Whitetail Crossing Second Filing) (7-0)
• Recommended approval with waivers and final punch list items for File #2019-01 (Clara Crossing Subdivision) (7-0)
• Approved March 16, 2021 zoning minutes (7-0)
• Approved March 16, 2021 planning minutes (7-0)

Fire Board

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss administrative changes. The primary item involves a resolution to transition the Fire Chief position from part-time to full-time and establish a salary.

• Resolution to change Fire Chief position from part-time to full-time
• Setting of salary for the Fire Chief position
• Approval of January 14, 2021, Quarterly Meeting minutes

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners approved Resolution F1 of 2021, changing the Fire Chief position from part time to full time with a minimum salary of $85,000.00 per year. The change takes effect upon adoption of a classification plan and filling of the position, and the board was told money would not need to come out of the general fund. The board also approved the minutes of its January 14, 2021 meeting, 8-0. The rest of the meeting was reports and discussion, including a Fire Chief presentation and a proposal to name the Choctaw Station after Mr. Mike Allemand.

• Approved Resolution F1 of 2021 changing the Fire Chief position from part time to full time (9-0)
• Set a minimum salary of $85,000.00 per year for the full time Fire Chief (9-0)
• Made the change effective upon adoption of a classification plan and filling of the position (9-0)
• Approved minutes of the January 14, 2021 meeting (8-0, one absent)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will consider the introduction of three ordinances regarding rezoning requests. These requests involve changing agricultural land to include special use for solar farms at various locations. Public hearings for these items are scheduled for May 13, 2021.

• Rezoning request for 8053 Rosehill Drive (334 acres) from AG to AG with Special Use for a solar farm
• Rezoning request for 4827 Ashland Road (210 acres) from AG to AG with Special Use for a solar farm
• Rezoning request for N. River Road (1,042 acres) from AG to AG with Special Use for a solar farm
• Final plat for Whitetail Crossing Second Filing, Lots 110 and 1216

The Council introduced three ordinances to rezone agricultural land to agricultural with special use for solar farms. The minutes record no other substantive decisions beyond the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved Minutes from March 25, 2021 Regular Meeting (9-0)
• Introduced rezoning request for Bueche PV1 LLC at 8053 Rosehill Drive for a solar farm
• Introduced rezoning request for Bueche PV1 LLC at 4827 Ashland Road for a solar farm
• Introduced rezoning request for Bueche PV1 LLC at N. River Road for a solar farm

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a variance request for a property on Boilie. The board will also discuss a lot subdivision for Tabitha White on Bonaventure Avenue.

• Variance request for Boilie
• Lot subdivision for Tabitha White on Bonaventure Avenue

The West Baton Rouge Parish Board of Adjustments voted 5-0 to approve BOA file #2021-3, an 80-foot variance from the required 100-foot apron/driveway at 13026 Hwy 190 West, Port Allen, for Tabitha White Bonaventure. The board also approved the minutes of its March 2, 2021 meeting by a 5-0 vote. Member Barry Wilkinson was absent. The meeting adjourned at 5:10 PM.

• Approved BOA file #2021-3: 80-ft variance from required 100-ft apron/driveway at 13026 Hwy 190 West, Port Allen (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the March 2, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission met to discuss a preliminary plat for Whitetail Crossing. The agenda included a request for a waiver regarding minimum design standards for block length.

• Preliminary Plat of Whitetail Crossing Second Filing for 3SK Properties, LLC
• Waiver request for minimum design standards regarding block length limits

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Unified Development Code. The meeting also includes a discussion on a new job description for a Department of Utilities Accountant.

• Public hearing on amending Part III (Unified Development Code)
• Amendments to Chapter 101, Appendix A, Chapter 104, and Chapter 106 of the Parish Code
• Addition of new job description for Department of Utilities Accountant
• Proclamation for Port Allen High School Boys Basketball Team

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council adopted Ordinance 6 of 2021, amending the Unified Development Code to add new agricultural zoning districts (AG-1, AG-2, AG-3) and revise definitions. The ordinance passed 8-0 with one member absent after a public hearing with no public comment or written protests. The Council also approved a new job description for a Department of Utilities Accountant and amended the meeting agenda to add that item. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports, proclamations, and announcements.

• Approved minutes from March 11, 2021 Regular Meeting (8-0, 1 absent)
• Amended agenda to add new job description for Department of Utilities Accountant (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved addition of new job description 'Department of Utilities Accountant' (8-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 6 of 2021 amending Unified Development Code to add AG-1, AG-2, AG-3 agricultural districts and revise definitions (8-0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned by acclamation at 6:36 PM

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will review approval of minutes from March and consider proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code. The meeting includes discussions regarding zoning districts and site planning.

• Approval of March minutes
• Proposed amendments to Unified Development Code Chapter General Provisions
• Proposed amendments to Zoning Districts Chapter
• Proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance and Chapter Site Planning

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 9-0 to recommend approval to the Parish Council of an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code (Chapters 101, 104, 106 and Appendix A zoning districts), with an amendment requiring the proposed AG-1 district's minimum lot area to be 22,500 square feet instead of 21,780 square feet (half acre), matching existing parish code. The amendment followed a public hearing in which resident Lynn Ewing raised the consistency issue and no public comments or written protests were received. The commission also approved its March 2, 2021 minutes in both the zoning and planning portions of the meeting, and adjourned at 5:48 PM. Mr. Kevin Durbin recognized Mrs. Lynn Ewing's retirement after 30 years with the parish.

• Recommended approval to the Parish Council of the Unified Development Code amendment ordinance, with amendment (9-0)
• Amendment: proposed AG-1 district minimum lot area set at 22,500 sq ft to match existing parish code, not 21,780 sq ft (9-0)
• Approved March 2, 2021 minutes (zoning portion) (9-0)
• Approved March 2, 2021 minutes (planning portion) (9-0)
• Adjourned zoning portion (9-0)
• Adjourned planning portion by acclamation at 5:48 PM

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning ordinances in Port Allen. The meeting also includes discussions on industrial tax exemptions and equipment bids.

• Rezoning request for 9268 Highway 190 W. from residential to campground and residential minor
• Rezoning request for 5450 South Lake Drive from residential single family to residential minor
• Industrial tax exemption application for Gron Fuels, LLC at N Line Road
• Industrial tax exemption alteration for Graham Packaging Company, L.P. at 1844 Commercial Dr.
• Bid recommendation for a Mulcher and HCT Auxiliary Kit for Case CX300D

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a resolution supporting an Industrial Tax Exemption for Gron Fuels, LLC, tied to a planned $9.2 billion renewable fuels complex, with an escrow condition between a 93% and 80% exemption. The Council also approved two rezoning ordinances: Clyde Ewing's property at 9268 Highway 190 W. from residential to campground and residential minor, and Bagwell Holdings' 11.31-acre tract at 5450 South Lake Drive from residential single family to residential minor. Other actions included altering Graham Packaging's tax exemption job count from 55 to 43, buying a mulcher for $79,990, and ratifying a derelict structure declaration at 12457 Maple St.

• Approved rezoning at 9268 Highway 190 W. (Clyde Ewing) from R-SF-3 to POS-C-RV and R-M (9-0)
• Approved rezoning at 5450 South Lake Drive (Bagwell Holdings) from R-SF-3 to R-M (9-0)
• Approved resolution recommending alteration of Graham Packaging ITEP from 55 to 43 jobs (9-0)
• Approved resolution for Gron Fuels ITEP application 20200189-ITE with escrow conditions (9-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing Community Development Block Grant Program benefits (9-0)
• Approved resolution ratifying Parish President's signature on Acadian Trail CE&I work with LaDOTD (9-0)
• Approved low bid of $79,990.00 from Crawler Supply for mulcher and auxiliary kit (9-0)
• Approved surplus of four Utilities Department trucks (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning & Zoning Commission will review two rezoning requests. One request involves property from SM to TOSCVS on Highway Westport than Allen, LA, and the other involves property from SM to SOLOCATED at South Lake Drive.

• Rezoning request from SM to TOSCVS at Highway Westport than Allen, LA
• Rezoning request from SM to SOLOCATED at South Lake Drive

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission elected Curtis Ducote as Chairman, Todd Plauche as Vice Chairman, and Joycelyn Green as Secretary. The commission also recommended approval for two rezoning requests: one for an RV park expansion at 9268 Highway 190 West and another for a residential development at 5450 South Lake Drive.

• Elected Curtis Ducote as Chairman (8-0)
• Elected Todd Plauche as Vice Chairman (8-0)
• Elected Joycelyn Green as Secretary (8-0)
• Approved February 2, 2021 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Recommended approval for File #2021-01 rezoning (7-1)
• Recommended approval for File #2021-02 rezoning (8-0)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment is considering a request from Corresspin Pointe Parish to allow a variance for a freestanding garage. The request involves a reduction of the east side setback for the property located at Oak Alley Drive.

• Variance request for Michael Scalise at Oak Alley Drive
• Reduction of east side setback for a freestanding garage

The Board of Adjustments elected its Chairman and Vice Chairman and approved the minutes from the February 2, 2021 meeting. The board also granted a setback variance for a freestanding garage at 2364 Oak Alley Drive.

• Elected David Rodrigue as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Steve Jones as Vice Chairman (4-0-1)
• Approved February 2, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 7' east side setback variance for Michael Scalise at 2364 Oak Alley Drive (5-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will conduct a public hearing regarding an ordinance to adopt 2020 year-end budget adjustments. The meeting also includes discussions on surplus equipment and a resolution regarding the Upper Terrebonne Basin Watershed Project.

• Public hearing on 2020 year-end budget adjustments
• Designation of six Dodge Ram vehicles as surplus recreation equipment
• Resolution expressing support for the Upper Terrebonne Basin Watershed Project
• Support for funding via the Louisiana Watershed Initiative (LWI)

The Parish Council approved Ordinance 3 of 2021, adopting 2020 year-end adjustments to the parish's operating budget of revenues and expenditures, after a public hearing with no comments for or against. The Council also adopted Resolution 2 of 2021 expressing support for the Upper Terrebonne Basin Watershed Project and for funding it through the Louisiana Watershed Initiative. It approved designating six surplus Recreation Department trucks and approved the minutes of the February 11, 2021 regular meeting. All votes were 5-0, with four members absent.

• Approved 2020 year-end budget adjustments (Ordinance 3 of 2021) (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Upper Terrebonne Basin Watershed Project and LWI funding (Resolution 2 of 2021) (5-0)
• Approved six Recreation Department trucks as surplus (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the February 11, 2021 regular meeting (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting scheduled for February 16, 2021, has been cancelled. No planning or zoning items will be discussed.

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will discuss the 2020 year-end budget adjustments and a subdivision of lots in Erwinville Estates. The meeting also includes discussions on term limits for the Parish President and updates regarding Graham Packaging ITEP.

• Adoption of 2020 Year End Budget Adjustments
• Subdivision of Lot 21 and Lot 48 in Erwinville Estates
• Discussion on term limits for Parish President
• Designation of surplus equipment including a 2008 Dodge Durango and 2010 Ford F 250
• Re-appointment of Kelson Swancy to the WBR Library Board

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a job description for the Council Clerk position and moved its pay to class 115, letter K on the pay plan, effective the next pay period, on a 7-1 vote. The Council also voted 8-0 to designate several parish vehicles and equipment as surplus for auction, and voted 6-2 to deny a subdivision plat for Erwinville Estates after errors were found on the plat. Ms. Kelson Swancy was reappointed to the Library Board by acclamation, and a discussion on term limits for the Parish President was held with no vote taken.

• Approved Council Clerk job description and moved pay to class 115, letter K (7-1)
• Approved designating listed Civil Defense and Drainage vehicles/equipment as surplus for auction (8-0)
• Denied File#2020-21 subdivision plat for Erwinville Estates (Lots 21-B and 21-C) due to plat errors (6-2)
• Approved minutes from January 28, 2021 Regular Meeting (8-0)
• Reappointed Ms. Kelson Swancy to the Library Board, term expiring December 31, 2023 (by acclamation)
• Held discussion on term limits for Parish President; no vote taken
• Cancelled agenda item: Update from WBR Chamber Regarding ITEP of Graham Packaging

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing regarding a request for 1575 Ewing Ln, Port Allen, LA. The request seeks to allow a third residence to be located on the property.

• Public hearing for BOA file #2021 1 AC at 1575 Ewing Ln, Port Allen, LA 70767

The Board of Adjustments approved a request to allow a third residence on a property in Port Allen. The board also approved the minutes from the August 18, 2020 meeting.

• Approved variance for third residence at 1575 Ewing Ln, Port Allen (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 18, 2020 meeting (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a final map for the subdivision of Lot 21 and Lot 48. This action involves creating Lots 21B and 21C for Annie Overstreet in Section 18.

• Subdivision of Lot 21 and Lot 48 into Lots 21B and 21C (Erwinville Estates)

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a final subdivision map dividing Lot 21 and Lot 48 in Erwinville Estates into Lots 21-B and 21-C for Annie Overstreet, including a waiver for the 1.30-acre size of Lot 21-B, which is below the 2-acre minimum for AG zoning. The commission also approved the minutes of its January 5, 2021 meeting, 6-0. Chairman Sid Blanchard submitted a letter to step down as chairman while keeping his seat representing his district. No other business was recorded.

• Recommended approval of final subdivision map (Erwinville Estates, Lots 21-B and 21-C for Annie Overstreet) with a lot-size waiver for Lot 21-B (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the January 5, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Chairman Sid Blanchard submitted a letter to step down as chairman; he retains his commission seat

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will consider rezoning requests for properties in Port Allen and amendments to resolutions regarding water rehabilitation and local government assistance funds. The meeting also includes a report on delinquent sales tax and an executive session regarding litigation.

• Rezoning request for 9268 Highway 190 W. from residential to campground and residential minor
• Rezoning request for 5450 South Lake Drive from residential single family to residential minor
• Amendment to Resolution 32 of 2020 regarding Community Water Enrichment funds
• Amendment to Resolution 34 of 2020 regarding Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) application
• Annual Department of Revenue & Taxation delinquent sales tax report

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved amended resolutions supporting grant applications for water line upgrades and wastewater pond repairs, and approved annual sales tax percentage adjustments. Two rezoning ordinances were introduced and set for public hearings on March 11, 2021. The council also entered and exited executive session to discuss pending litigation; no decisions were recorded from that session.

• Approved amended Resolution 32A of 2020 supporting Community Water Enrichment grant for water line upgrades on River Oaks and Kahn's Road (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved amended Resolution 34A of 2020 authorizing Parish President to apply for LGAP funds for Lukeville Wastewater Treatment oxidation pond baffle curtains (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Annual Sales Tax Percentage Adjustments: Parish 47.83%, Port Allen 17.80%, Brusly 9.91%, Addis 24.45% (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes from January 14, 2021 (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved amending the agenda to add two resolution amendments (8-0, 1 absent)
• Introduced rezoning ordinance for Clyde Ewing property at 9268 Highway 190 W. from residential to campground and residential minor; public hearing set for March 11, 2021
• Introduced rezoning ordinance for Bagwell Holdings, LLC at 5450 South Lake Drive from residential single family to residential minor; public hearing set for March 11, 2021
• Entered executive session at 5:58pm and exited at 6:27pm to discuss litigation (8-0, 1 absent); no action recorded

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will elect its 2021 Chairman and Vice Chairman. The meeting includes public hearings regarding rezoning at 2002 American Way and new regulations for solar panel farms.

• Election of 2021 Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Public hearing for rezoning 2.00 acres at 2002 American Way from I1 to C1.4
• Public hearing to allow solar panel farms via special use permits
• Bid recommendation for South Riverview Concrete Intersection Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution for a 20 percent match to Capital Region Planning Commission and LaDOTD

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council elected Kirk Allain as 2021 Chairman and Carey Denstel as Vice-Chairman, both by acclimation. The council approved two zoning ordinances: a rezoning at 2002 American Way from light industrial to regional scale commercial, and rules allowing solar panel farms in certain districts with special use permits, with the solar ordinance amended to limit special use to AG zones and lift the moratorium upon the Parish President's signature. The council also approved a $93,233.90 bid for the South Riverview Concrete Intersection Rehabilitation Project and a $852,052.98 change order on the Water Well 20-inch Connecting Pipeline Project, and adopted a resolution committing a 20 percent match for nine listed road projects if selected for funding.

• Elected Kirk Allain as 2021 Council Chairman by acclimation
• Elected Carey Denstel as 2021 Council Vice-Chairman by acclimation
• Approved minutes from December 10, 2020 regular meeting (9-0)
• Approved rezoning at 2002 American Way, Port Allen from I-1 (Light Industrial) to C-1.3 (Regional Scale Commercial) (9-0)
• Approved ordinance allowing solar panel farms in certain districts with special use permits, amended to allow special use only in AG zones and lift moratorium upon Parish President's signature (9-0)
• Approved low bid of $93,233.90 from Industrial Enterprises, Inc. for South Riverview Concrete Intersection Rehabilitation Project (9-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 on Water Well 20-inch Connecting Pipeline Project No. 19-1841-24 for total contract price of $852,052.98 (9-0)
• Adopted resolution committing 20 percent match to Capital Region Planning Commission and LaDOTD for nine listed projects if selected for funding (9-0)

Fire Board

The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to conduct standard business. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the October 8, 2020, quarterly meeting and a report from the Fire Chief.

• Approval of October 8, 2020, quarterly meeting minutes

The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from their October 8, 2020, quarterly meeting. The board also received a report from Fire Chief Tim Crockett regarding 2020 call volumes, department achievements, and ongoing discussions concerning the part-time Fire Chief position and volunteer staffing.

• Approved minutes of October 8, 2020 meeting (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:09 PM

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to allow solar panel farms in certain districts via special use permits. The commission will also consider a rezoning request for property at 2002 American Way and a land division request for Lukeville.

• Ordinance to allow solar panel farms in certain districts with special use permits
• Rezoning request for 2002 American Way from I1 to C1.4
• Land division of 0.674 and 0.166 acres in Lukeville into lots MC1 and CD1

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of an ordinance to allow solar panel farms in certain districts with special use permits, and recommended approval of a rezoning at 2002 American Way from I-1 (Light Industrial) to C-1.3 (Regional Commercial). Both recommendations passed 8-0, with one member absent. The commission also approved previous meeting minutes and a final subdivision map in Lukeville.

• Recommended approval of ordinance allowing solar panel farms in certain districts with special use permits (8-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 2002 American Way from I-1 (Light Industrial) to C-1.3 (Regional Commercial) (8-0)
• Approved minutes of 12/1/2020 regular meeting (8-0)
• Approved minutes of 12/1/2020 (8-0)
• Recommended approval with waivers of final map dividing 0.674 and 0.166 acres in Lukeville into Lots MC-1 and CD-1 (8-0)