West Baton Rouge Parish public meetings in 2023

Board of Adjustments

The West Baton Rouge Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a request for a 17,710.92 sq. ft. variance to allow a third residence at 12112 Landry Lane in Port Allen. The board will also elect officers and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance request (BOA FILE #2023-01) for 17,710.92 sq. ft. at 12112 Landry Lane, Port Allen
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2022

The Board approved a variance to allow a third residence at 12112 Landry Lane. The Board also elected its Chairman and Vice Chair and approved the minutes from December 13, 2022.

• Approved Grover Harrison as Chairman (4-0-1)
• Approved Natashia Benoit as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 13, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved BOA FILE #2023-01 variance for third residence at 12112 Landry Lane (5-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including the adoption of the 2024 operating budget, a decennial master plan update, and multiple rezoning requests. The council will also consider resolutions for the 2024 meeting schedule, an ambulance service agreement, and a road servitude agreement, along with appointments to various boards.

• Public hearing on 2024 budget for Parish Council, Capital Road Program, Fire Protection District No. 1, and five-year capital expenditure budget
• Public hearing on ordinance adopting the decennial Master Plan update (Planwest)
• Public hearing on ordinance for perpetual maintenance of detention and retention ponds
• Public hearing on rezoning requests for properties on Landry Ln., Hugh Loop Rd., Raymond LaBauve Rd., and Burnside Rd.
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Acadian Ambulance Service for 2024

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved the 2024 operating budget with amendments to the Fire Budget, adopted an ordinance requiring perpetual maintenance of detention/retention ponds, and eliminated fire protection sub-districts. The council also approved a special use for Dorothy Smith, tabled the Master Plan update, and authorized several resolutions including the Acadian Ambulance agreement and a road servitude donation.

• Approved 2024 operating budget with Fire Budget amendments (8-0)
• Adopted ordinance requiring perpetual maintenance of detention/retention ponds (8-0)
• Eliminated fire protection sub-districts, consolidating into one district (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved special use for Dorothy Smith for two-family residential in C-1.3 (8-0)
• Tabled Master Plan update to January 11, 2024 (8-0)
• Authorized Parish President to sign Acadian Ambulance agreement for 2024 (8-0)
• Authorized CAO to execute road servitude agreement with Triple B Ranch, LLC (8-0)
• Adopted 2024 meeting schedule (8-0)

Board of Adjustments

This meeting of the West Baton Rouge Parish Board of Adjustments was canceled due to an advertisement error and rescheduled to December 19, 2023. The agenda included a public hearing on a variance request for a third residence, which will be taken up at the rescheduled meeting.

• Public hearing on BOA File #2023-01: Mark & Brenda Hurst request a variance of 17,710.92 sq. ft. for a third residence at 12112 Landry Lane, Port Allen, LA 70767
• Election of officers (chairman and vice chairman)
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2022

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three ordinances: adopting the decennial master plan update, requiring perpetual maintenance of detention and retention ponds, and a rezoning request for a special use in C-1.3 for Dorothy Smith. The commission will also approve minutes from the November 7, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes routine items like call to order and pledge.

• Ordinance to adopt the decennial Master Plan update (PlanWest)
• Ordinance requiring perpetual maintenance of detention and retention ponds
• Rezoning request for Dorothy Smith for special use in C-1.3 for residential/two-family
• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2023

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of an ordinance requiring subdivision owners to maintain detention and retention ponds. A request for a two-family residential special use was denied, and the decennial Master Plan update was tabled.

• Recommended approval of ordinance for perpetual maintenance of detention and retention ponds (6-0)
• Denied special use request for Dorothy Smith for two-family residential in C-1.3 (3-3)
• Tabled decennial Major Master Plan Update until January 3, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved November 7, 2023 Zoning minutes (6-0)
• Approved November 7, 2023 Planning minutes (6-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings on three zoning changes, including a rezoning on Rougon Road and a special use for farming on Rosedale Road, and will introduce ordinances for the 2024 budget and eliminating fire sub-districts. The council will also consider resolutions for audits, a LIHEAP grant agreement, and a cafeteria plan, plus preliminary plats for two subdivisions and a liquor license request.

• Public hearing: Rezone 4826 Rougon Road from AG-3 to AG-2
• Public hearing: Special use in R-SF-2 for farming at 3790 Rosedale Rd
• Introduce 2024 operating budget ordinance (public hearing Dec 14)
• Introduce ordinance to eliminate fire sub-districts (public hearing Dec 14)
• Resolution to sign audit commitment letters with Hawthorn, Waymouth & Carroll and Provost, Salter, Harper & Alford

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a special use permit for AG Logistics at 3790 Rosedale Rd. for farming on 8 acres, with a 300-trailer limit and a 30-month review, despite public opposition. The council also adopted ordinances for hotel/motel regulations and two rezoning requests, and approved several resolutions including audits and a benefits plan.

• Approved AG Logistics special use permit with amendments (6-2, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Ordinance 36 amending hotel/motel regulations (9-0)
• Approved rezoning at 4826 Rougon Rd from AG-3 to AG-2 (9-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Outer Banks Cypress Mill Town Lakes (7-2)
• Approved preliminary plat for Calumet Acres (9-0)
• Approved LIHEAP agreement resolution (9-0)
• Approved audit commitment letters for council and utilities (9-0)
• Approved flexible benefits plan resolution (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and two preliminary plats. The first rezoning seeks to change two lots on Rougon Road from AG-3 to AG-2, and the second requests a special use for farming on Rosedale Road. The plats are for the Outer Banks Cypress Mill Town Lakes subdivision (40 lots) and Calumet Acres (158 lots), both with waivers. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 17 meeting.

• Rezoning request for 4826 Rougon Road (File #2023-20) from AG-3 to AG-2
• Special use request for farming at 3790 Rosedale Rd (AG Logistics)
• Preliminary plat for Outer Banks Cypress Mill Town Lakes (40 lots) on Choctaw Road
• Preliminary plat for Calumet Acres (158 lots) on Calumet and Rosedale Rd
• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2023

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission held regular meetings on November 7, 2023. The Zoning Commission approved minutes, recommended a zoning change from AG-3 to AG-2 at 4826 Rougon Road (File #2023-20), and recommended denial of a special use request for farming at 3790 Rosedale Road. The Planning Commission approved minutes and recommended approval of preliminary plats with waivers for Outer Banks Cypress Mill Town Lakes and Calumet Acres.

• Approved October 17, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from AG-3 to AG-2 at 4826 Rougon Road for David P. Rumfola ETALS Property (8-0)
• Recommended denial of special use request for farming for AG Logistics Property at 3790 Rosedale Rd (7-1)
• Recommended approval with waivers of preliminary plat for Outer Banks Cypress Mill Town Lakes 1st & 2nd Filings (8-0)
• Recommended approval with waivers of preliminary plat for Calumet Acres Lots 1 thru 158 (8-0)

Fire Board

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will hold its regular quarterly meeting. The board is deciding whether to declare five older fire apparatus as scrap/surplus, approve a part-time EMS manager position, and pass a resolution removing residency and voter registration requirements for a civil service board member representative.

• Declare 2008 Ford F-450, 2004 Ford F-550F, 1996 Ford, 2007 Ferrara Pumper, and 1986 Ford Grumman Pumper as surplus
• Approve part-time EMS Manager position
• Resolution to remove residency and registered voter requirements for Fire Department Civil Service Board member representative
• Approve minutes from July 27, 2023 meeting

The Board approved a resolution removing residency and registered voter requirements for the fire department's Civil Service Board member representative. The Board also authorized a new part-time EMS Manager position and approved several vehicles for scrap.

• Approved removing residency and registered voter requirements for the Fire Department Civil Service Board member representative (6-0)
• Approved part-time position for an EMS Manager (6-0)
• Approved scrap/surplus of five vehicles: R-61, R-33, R-32, E-36, and E-14 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from July 27, 2023 meeting (6-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will meet to consider adopting adjusted drainage millage rates and roll forward the millage rate. They will also hold public hearings on rezoning requests, including a property on Poydras Bayou Drive and a special use request on Dorothy Smith’s property. Additionally, the council will introduce ordinances for master plan updates and stormwater management standards.

• Rezoning request for 5242 Poydras Bayou Dr. from AG-3 to AG-1 (0.89 acres)
• Public hearings to adopt adjusted drainage millage rate and roll forward
• Introduction of ordinances for master plan update and stormwater management standards
• Resolution for sidewalk projects on Lukeville Ln./Choctaw Rd. and Court St.
• Browns Cafe requesting Class AR liquor license at 5823 Lukeville Ln.

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a rezoning request for property at 5242 Poydras Bayou Dr. from AG-3 to AG-1, adopted adjusted millage rates for drainage (7.080 mills) and a roll forward to 7.20 mills, authorized the Parish President to sign agreements for two sidewalk projects, and approved surplus declarations for two vehicles. All votes were 7-0 with two members absent.

• Approved rezoning of .89 acres at 5242 Poydras Bayou Dr. from AG-3 to AG-1 (7-0)
• Adopted drainage adjusted millage rate of 7.080 mills (7-0)
• Adopted millage rate roll forward to 7.20 mills (7-0)
• Authorized Parish President to sign Entity-State agreements for Lukeville Ln./Choctaw Rd. and Court St. sidewalk projects (7-0)
• Approved surplus of 2003 Freightliner dump truck and 2009 John Deere tractor (7-0)
• Approved Class AR liquor license for Browns Cafe at 5823 Lukeville Ln. (7-0)
• Authorized signing of compliance questionnaires for audits with Hawthorn, Waymouth and Carroll, LLC and Provost, Salter, Harper and Alford, LLC (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for a property at 5242 Poydras Bayou Dr., seeking to change 0.89 acres from AG-3 to AG-1. The commission will also approve minutes from the September 5, 2023 meeting. No planning items are scheduled for public hearing.

• Public hearing on rezoning 0.89 acres at 5242 Poydras Bayou Dr. from AG-3 to AG-1 (File #2023-17)
• Approval of minutes from September 5, 2023 (zoning and planning)
• Scheduled public hearings: Council meeting October 26, 2023; Planning and Zoning November 7, 2023

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning request by Scott and Lisa Snipe for property at 5242 Poydras Bayou Dr., changing 0.89 acres from AG-3 (Agricultural Full Scale) to AG-1 (Agricultural Small Scale). The recommendation will go to the Parish Council. The commission also approved minutes from the September 5, 2023 meeting and heard a presentation on the new Master Plan.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 0.89 acres from AG-3 to AG-1 for Scott & Lisa Snipe (8-0)
• Approved minutes of September 5, 2023 Zoning Commission meeting (8-0)
• Approved minutes of September 5, 2023 Planning Commission meeting (8-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the previous session, hear public comments, and consider ordinances. The most consequential item is a public hearing on a rezoning request for a property at 4826 Rougon Road in Port Allen, which would change its designation from AG-3 to AG-2.

• Rezoning request for 4826 Rougon Road from AG-3 to AG-2 (File #2023-20)
• Public hearing on ordinance amendments for hotels and motels (Chapter 50 and 58)
• Board of Review to approve 2023 Tax Assessment Report
• AG Logistics address to Council regarding zoning issues at 3790 Rosedale Rd.
• Introduction of ordinances, including rezoning and hotel/motel regulations

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council, sitting as the Board of Review, certified the 2023 tax assessment report totaling $798,090,630, a 17.2% increase over 2022. No taxpayer protests were recorded. The council also approved the minutes from the September 28 meeting and introduced two ordinances for future public hearings.

• Certified 2023 tax assessment report totaling $798,090,630 (8-0)
• Approved minutes from September 28, 2023 regular meeting (8-0)
• Introduced ordinance to rezone property at 4826 Rougon Road from AG-3 to AG-2
• Introduced ordinance amending hotel/motel regulations (Chapter 50 and 58)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for October 3, 2023, at 5:30 PM has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided by the commission at this time.

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will consider a temporary use permit for Ag Logistics to continue sugar cane operations on 4 acres, set Halloween trick-or-treat hours, and act on zoning requests. They will also accept or reject a bid for the Bayou Stumpy Watershed Improvements Project.

• Temporary use permit for Ag Logistics, L.L.C. to continue sugar cane operations on 4 acres
• Set Halloween trick-or-treat for October 31, 2023, 5:30-7:30 PM
• Rezoning of property owned by 3SK Properties, LLC from I-1 to C-1.2 and R-SF-2 (File #2023-15)
• Introduction of ordinance for special use permit for Ag Logistics at 3790 Rosedale Rd, Port Allen
• Bid recommendation on Bayou Stumpy Watershed Improvements Project

The Council approved a bid for the Bayou Stumpy Watershed Improvements Project and rezoned 86 acres for commercial and residential use. A request to amend the agenda for a temporary use permit for Ag Logistics, L.L.C. was denied.

• Approved $1,566,140.25 bid from Shallow Water Equipment LLC for Bayou Stumpy Watershed Improvements (9-0)
• Approved rezoning 86 acres from I-1 to C-1.2 and R-SF-2 for 3SK Properties, LLC (7-2)
• Denied agenda amendment for Ag Logistics, L.L.C. temporary use permit (7-1)
• Approved Trick or Treat for Oct. 31, 2023, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in unincorporated areas (9-0)
• Approved minutes from September 14, 2023 meeting (9-0)

General

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission did not meet on September 19, 2023. The agenda contained only procedural items and no substantive decisions or discussions.

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings on zoning amendments and introduce new rezoning requests. The meeting also includes a resolution regarding an industrial tax exemption for Exxon Mobil Corporation.

• Public hearing on rezoning 778.45 acres owned by 3SK Properties, LLC from I-1 to C-1.2 and R-SF-2
• Introduction of ordinance to rezone 11.29 acres at 5242 Poydras Bayou Dr. from AG-3 to AG-1
• Resolution for Exxon Mobil Corporation industrial tax exemption for Project Holly at 2230 Highway 1 North
• Review of Change Order No. 1 and substantial completion for the 2023 Asphalt Roads Rehab Project
• Auction of surplus items including a 2015 Yamaha Viking Cart and a 2010 Link Belt

The Council approved an industrial tax exemption for Exxon Mobil Corporation and updated the Unified Development Code regarding multi-family uses on agricultural land. A rezoning request for 3SK Properties, LLC was denied after a split vote. The Council also approved the sale of surplus equipment and a road project change order.

• Approved Industrial Tax Exemption for Exxon Mobil Corporation (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 32 of 2023 updating zoning definitions and districts (8-0)
• Denied rezoning request for 3SK Properties, LLC (4-4)
• Approved 2015 Yamaha Viking Cart and 2010 Link Belt 135 MSR as surplus for auction (8-0)
• Approved $4,199 reduction and substantial completion for 2023 Asphalt Roads Rehab Project (8-0)
• Reappointed Russell Vallet to Planning & Zoning Commission by acclamation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding public hearings on two zoning items: a rezoning request for a large tract owned by 3SK Properties, LLC, and an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code's definitions and zoning districts. The commission will also elect officers and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Rezoning of 386-acre tract (Parcel#203000000800) from I-1 to C-1.2 and R-SF-2, requested by MR Engineering for 3SK Properties, LLC (File #2023-15)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 104 Zoning and Chapter 101 Definitions in the Unified Development Code
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Approval of minutes from August 1, 2023

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for a rezoning request involving 3SK Properties, LLC and approved amendments to the Unified Development Code. The commission also elected its Chairman and Vice Chairman.

• Elected Curtis Ducote as Chairman (7-0)
• Elected Todd Plauche as Vice Chairman (7-0)
• Approved August 1, 2023 Zoning minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning File #2023-15 from I-1 to C-1.2 and R-SF-2 (6-1)
• Recommended approval of amendments to Unified Development Code definitions and zoning districts (8-0)
• Approved August 1, 2023 Planning minutes (8-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will consider adopting the 2024 budget schedule, declare two roads department items as surplus for auction, and accept final 2022 audit reports for the council, fire district, and utilities. A public hearing will be held on a setback waiver for a building addition at Bayou Pro Shop, and two alcohol license changes of ownership will be considered.

• Adopt 2024 budget schedule
• Surplus auction: 2012 John Deere 7230 tractor and Tiger mower
• Accept 2022 audits for Parish Council, Fire District No. 1, Utilities
• Public hearing: setback waiver for Bayou Pro Shop at 3001 Lafiton Lane
• Alcohol permits: Brusly Express Mart (Class B) and Lucky Brusly Bar (Class A) at 3847 LA Hwy 1 South

The Council established a new procedure policy for zoning requests and plat approvals. It also approved a setback waiver for a building addition at 3001 Lafiton Lane and accepted several 2022 audit reports.

• Approved 2024 Budget Schedule (9-0)
• Declared 2012 John Deere tractor and mowers as surplus for auction (9-0)
• Accepted 2022 audits for Parish Council, Fire District No. 1, and Utilities Department (9-0)
• Approved certification for State Off-System Bridge Replacement Program (9-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda procedure policy for zoning requests and plat approvals (9-0)
• Approved building setback waivers for Bayou Pro Shop at 3001 Lafiton Lane (6-3)
• Approved Class B alcohol license change of ownership for Brusly Express Mart (9-0)
• Approved Class A alcohol license change of ownership for Lucky Brusly Bar (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled a regular meeting for August 15, 2023, but it was canceled because the agenda contained no substantive items beyond procedural and canceled entries.

• Meeting canceled due to clear agenda

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a regular meeting to consider public hearings on ordinances, resolutions, and subdivisions. Key items include adjustments to drainage tax millage rates after reassessment and approval of subdivision plats for Calumet Acres. The council will also introduce new ordinances and receive reports on current projects.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Unified Development Code for site plan approval and appeals process
• Public hearing on 2023 Recreation and Recreation Capital Outlay Funds amendments
• Introduction of ordinance amending zoning definitions and districts (public hearing set for September 14, 2023)
• Resolution adopting adjusted millage rate for drainage tax for 2023
• Preliminary plat approval for Calumet Acres subdivision (File #2023-11) and condemnation of derelict structure at 11624 E. Subdivision Rd.

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council denied the preliminary plat for Calumet Acres (Lots 1-160) due to requested waivers lacking hardship justification, despite the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation. The council also approved three resolutions setting the 2023 tax millage rates, including a drainage rate of 7.080 mills and a roll-forward to 7.20 mills, plus levies for general alimony, health, library, museum, and other funds. Two ordinances were adopted: one clarifying the final site plan approval and appeal process, and another amending the 2023 Recreation and Recreation Capital Outlay Fund budgets.

• Denied preliminary plat for Calumet Acres Lots 1-160 with waivers (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance 30 of 2023 clarifying final site plan approval and appeal process (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 31 of 2023 amending 2023 Recreation and Recreation Capital Outlay Fund budgets (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 14 of 2023 adopting adjusted drainage millage rate of 7.080 mills (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 15 of 2023 rolling drainage millage forward to 7.20 mills (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 16 of 2023 levying 2023 tax millages for general alimony, health, library, museum, and other funds (9-0)
• Ratified condemnation of derelict structure at 11624 E. Subdivision Rd., Port Allen (9-0)
• Approved minutes from July 27, 2023 regular meeting (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to approve minutes and consider one public hearing item: a preliminary plat for Calumet Acres, a 160-lot subdivision with additional tracts, submitted by Calumet Acres, LLC with waivers. No zoning public hearing items are scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural aside from the subdivision plat review.

• Preliminary plat of Calumet Acres Lots 1-160, Tracts CA-1 through CA-6, and Tract TP, a re-subdivision of part of Tract D in the Calumet Plantation, with waivers
• Approve minutes from July 5, 2023 (zoning and planning)
• No zoning public hearing items
• Upcoming meetings: Council Aug 10, P&Z Aug 15

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend denial of the preliminary plat for Calumet Acres, a 160-lot subdivision, due to the requested waiver on thru-streets. The motion to deny was made by Todd Plauche and seconded by Gary Leblanc. The commission also approved minutes from the July 5, 2023 meeting for both the zoning and planning sessions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended denial of Calumet Acres preliminary plat (File #2023-11) due to thru-street waiver (8-0)
• Approved minutes from July 5, 2023 zoning meeting (8-0)
• Approved minutes from July 5, 2023 planning meeting (8-0)

Fire Board

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to review surplus equipment and project updates. The board will consider a change order for the Rescue Unit #31 refurbishing project.

• Consideration of surplus vehicles including two Dodge Durangos, a Chevrolet Tahoe, a Ford/Ferrara Fire Engine, and a Ford F550 Mini Pumper
• Consideration of surplus 1972 16' Boston Whaler with Mercury Outboard Motor
• Accept or reject Change Order No. 1 on Rescue Unit #31 Refurbishing Project
• Approval of minutes from the April 27, 2023, Regular Quarterly Meeting

The West Baton Rouge Fire Protection District No. 1 Board approved declaring seven surplus vehicles and a boat for auction, accepted a $25,000 change order for the Rescue Unit 31 refurbishing project, and approved the April 27, 2023 meeting minutes. All motions passed unanimously with 5 yeas and 0 nays, with four members absent.

• Approved surplus auction of 7 vehicles and a boat (5-0)
• Accepted Change Order No. 1 on Rescue Unit 31 refurbishing project for $25,000 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 27, 2023 quarterly meeting (5-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on accepting donations of three roads in Poplar Grove Industrial Park, introducing ordinances to clarify site plan appeals, amend recreation budgets, and rezone property for MR Engineering, and considering bids for road materials and dump trucks.

• Public hearing to accept donation of New Quarters Road, Blacksmith Road, and Sugar House Road in Poplar Grove Industrial Park
• Ordinance to clarify final site plan approval and appeal process (public hearing Aug 10)
• Ordinance adopting 2023 recreation and recreation capital outlay fund budget amendments (public hearing Aug 10)
• Rezoning request for 3SK Properties, LLC property from I-1 to C-1.2 and R-SF-2 (public hearing Sep 14)
• Bid recommendations for yearly road materials and four 12/14 yard dump trucks

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council voted 6-0 to accept the donation of New Quarters Road, Blacksmith Road, and Sugar House Road in Poplar Grove Industrial Park, authorizing the Parish President to sign the necessary documentation. The council also approved the yearly road materials bid and awarded a $635,471 contract for four dump trucks to All Truck Parts & Equipment Co. LLC. Three council members were absent for all votes.

• Approved Ordinance 29 of 2023 accepting donation of New Quarters, Blacksmith, and Sugar House Roads (6-0)
• Accepted bid recommendation for 2023 Yearly Road Materials (6-0)
• Awarded $635,471 bid for four 12/14 yard dump trucks to All Truck Parts & Equipment Co. LLC (6-0)
• Approved minutes from July 13, 2023 regular meeting (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission did not conduct substantive business at this meeting. The agenda consisted entirely of procedural items such as roll call, approving minutes, and adjournment procedures, with no public hearings or decisions scheduled.

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances: a special use permit for residential duplexes on Jackson-Lamotte Ln., a rezoning of property on Hwy 1148 from AG-3 to AG-2, a rezoning of lots on Sarrco Lane from C-1.2 to C-1.3, and an amendment to voting district and polling place descriptions. The council will also introduce an ordinance to accept donation of roads in Poplar Grove Industrial Park, discuss a change order for Rescue Unit 31 refurbishing, and consider a final plat with waivers for a property on South River Road.

• Public hearing: Special use in AG-3 for residential duplexes at 2959 Jackson-Lamotte Ln., Port Allen (File #2023-12)
• Public hearing: Rezoning 35.393 acres at 59410 Hwy 1148, Plaquemine from AG-3 to AG-2 (File #2023-13)
• Public hearing: Rezoning Lots 1-17 on Sarrco Lane, Port Allen from C-1.2 to C-1.3 (File #2023-14)
• Public hearing: Ordinance amending voting districts and polling places (Chapter 22)
• Introduction: Ordinance to accept donation of New Quarters Road, Blacksmith Road, and Sugar House Road in Poplar Grove Industrial Park

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved three ordinances: rezoning a 35.393-acre property from AG-3 to AG-2, rezoning 17 lots on Sarrco Lane from C-1.2 to C-1.3, and amending election voting districts and polling places. The council denied a special use permit for residential duplexes at 2959 Jackson-Lamotte Ln. after the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Approved rezoning 35.393 acres at 59410 Hwy 1148 from AG-3 to AG-2 (9-0)
• Approved rezoning 17 lots on Sarrco Lane from C-1.2 to C-1.3 (9-0)
• Approved amended election voting districts and polling places (9-0)
• Denied special use permit for duplexes at 2959 Jackson-Lamotte Ln. (9-0)
• Approved final plat with waivers for 6824 South River Road (9-0)
• Approved minutes from June 22, 2023 (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and one final plat. Two ordinances would change zoning for agricultural properties to allow residential or moderate-scale agriculture, and one would rezone commercial lots to a higher commercial scale. A final plat for a consolidation of lots on South River Road is also on the agenda.

• Rezoning 4.85-acre Nicholas Lamotte property at 2959 Jackson-Lamotte Ln from AG-3 to allow residential duplexes (File #2023-12)
• Rezoning 35.39-acre Betty Ruth Dupont property on Hwy 1148 from AG-3 to AG-2 (File #2023-13)
• Rezoning 17 lots on Sarrco Lane from C-1.2 to C-1.3 (File #2023-14)
• Final plat for 6824 South River Road consolidation into Lot D-1 (File #2023-10) with waivers

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission approved minutes from June 6, 2023, and addressed advertising errors regarding hearing dates by allowing applicants to proceed. The commission recommended denial of a special use request for residential duplexes at 2959 Jackson-Lamotte Ln. (File #2023-12) and recommended approval of two rezoning requests (Files #2023-13 and #2023-14) as well as a final consolidation plat with waivers (File #2023-10).

• Approved minutes from June 6, 2023 (8-0)
• Recommended denial of Special Use in AG-3 for residential duplexes at 2959 Jackson-Lamotte Ln. for Nicholas Lamotte, File #2023-12 (8-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from AG-3 to AG-2 at 59410 Hwy 1148 for Dale Dupont, File #2023-13 (8-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from C-1.2 to C-1.3 for Sarrco Lane lots (DTB Properties LLC / Caleb LeBlanc), File #2023-14 (8-0)
• Recommended approval with waivers for final plat consolidation at 6824 South River Road for Melissa Traylor Chittom, File #2023-10 (8-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will meet to approve minutes from the June 8 meeting, adopt the parish’s operating budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2023, and vote on an ordinance redrawing voting districts. The council will also introduce a new ordinance to further adjust election precincts and polling places, with a public hearing scheduled for July 13, 2023.

• Adoption of the operating budget for fiscal year 2023–2024
• Public hearing on ordinance amending voting districts and polling places
• Introduction of ordinance to amend election precincts and polling places
• Resolution to consider settlement agreement in ongoing groundwater lawsuit
• Designation of the official journal for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a settlement and release agreement with the Capital Area Groundwater Conservation District and Commission, resolving a lawsuit (Suit No. C-715795) with a 7-1 vote. The council also adopted the FY 2023-2024 operating budget for the Council on Aging and amended election voting districts and polling places, both by 8-0 votes. Additionally, the council designated the West Side Journal as the official journal for the coming year.

• Approved settlement agreement with Capital Area Groundwater Conservation District and Commission (7-1)
• Adopted FY 2023-2024 operating budget for Council on Aging (8-0)
• Amended election voting districts and polling places (8-0)
• Designated West Side Journal as official journal for 2023-2024 (8-0)
• Entered and exited executive session regarding groundwater lawsuit (8-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning & Zoning Commission did not conduct substantive business at this meeting. The agenda consisted solely of procedural items and was canceled, meaning no decisions were made or discussions held.

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings on five rezoning requests, including a change from agricultural to heavy industrial for AZZ Galvanizing-Louisiana LLC and a commercial rezoning for Troy LeBlanc/Bayou Pro Shop. The council will also consider a bid for the 2023 asphalt road rehabilitation program, a group medical insurance recommendation, and donations of light plants to the fire department and sheriff's office. Additionally, they will discuss possible precinct mergers with the clerk and registrar of voters.

• Rezoning of 3001 Lafiton Lane from C-1.2 to C-1.3 (Troy LeBlanc/Bayou Pro Shop)
• Rezoning of 3540 S. Riverview Dr. from AG-3 to I-3 (AZZ Galvanizing-Louisiana LLC)
• Rezoning of two parcels (50.023 ac and 16.59 ac) from AG-3/C-1.2 to C-1.4 (BHB Holdings LLC)
• Bid recommendation for 2023 Asphalt Road Rehabilitation Program
• Donation of light plants to Fire Department and Sheriff's Office

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved five zoning ordinances, including rezoning for Bayou Pro Shop, AZZ Galvanizing, and two BHB Holdings parcels, plus a new ordinance regulating seasonal agricultural worker housing. The council also awarded a $925,876 contract for the 2023 Asphalt Road Rehabilitation Program to Barber Brothers Contracting and approved a budget-neutral switch to Blue Cross Blue Shield for group medical insurance. All votes passed with 8-1 or 9-0 tallies.

• Approved rezoning of 3001 Lafiton Ln from C-1.2 to C-1.3 (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3540 S. Riverview Dr from AG-3 to I-3 (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of BHB Holdings parcel #044400005300 to C-1.4 (8-1)
• Approved rezoning of BHB Holdings parcel #044400005400 to C-1.4 (8-1)
• Approved ordinance regulating seasonal agricultural worker housing (9-0)
• Awarded $925,876 bid for 2023 Asphalt Road Rehabilitation to Barber Brothers (9-0)
• Approved Blue Cross Blue Shield group medical insurance rates for Aug 2023-Jul 2024 (9-0)
• Approved donation of two light plant trailers to Fire Dept and Sheriff's Office (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on four rezoning requests totaling over 77 acres in Port Allen. The meeting will also consider a proposed ordinance to regulate seasonal agricultural worker housing in agricultural zoning districts. Procedural items include approving previous meeting minutes and adjourning.

• Rezone 0.684-acre property at 3001 Lafiton Lane from C-1.2 to C-1.3 (Troy LeBlanc/Bayou Pro Shop)
• Rezone 10.75-acre property at 3540 S. Riverview Dr. from AG-3 to I-3 (AZZ Galvanizing-Louisiana LLC)
• Rezone two parcels totaling 66.613 acres from AG-3/C-1.2 to C-1.4 (BHB Holdings LLC/Francois Boulanger)
• Proposed ordinance to regulate seasonal agricultural worker housing in agricultural zoning districts

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for four separate rezoning requests and an ordinance regulating seasonal agricultural worker housing. The Planning Commission held no public hearings and recorded no substantive decisions.

• Recommended approval to rezone 3001 Lafiton Lane from C-1.2 to C-1.3 (7-0)
• Recommended approval to rezone 3540 S. Riverview Dr. from AG-3 to I-3 (7-0)
• Recommended approval to rezone Parcel #044400005300 from AG-3 and C-1.2 to C-1.4 (7-0)
• Recommended approval to rezone Parcel #044400005400 from AG-3 to C-1.4 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance regulating seasonal agricultural worker housing in AG-3 zones (7-0)
• Approved May 2, 2023 Zoning minutes (7-0)
• Approved May 2, 2023 Planning minutes (7-0)

Parish Council

This regular meeting of the West Baton Rouge Parish Council was cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as prayer, pledge, minutes approval, and public comments, with no substantive decisions or discussions scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled
• Minutes approval from May 11, 2023 meeting listed but not acted upon

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for May 16, 2023, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided during this session.

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the 2023 budget amendments, introduce four rezoning ordinances, and consider a low bid for the WBR North Water System Improvements contract. The council will also vote on a flood control pre-application resolution and a settlement agreement in a groundwater lawsuit.

• Accept/reject low bid on WBR North Water System Improvements Contract No. 22-1841-28
• Rezoning of 3001 Lafiton Lane from C-1.2 to C-1.3 (Troy LeBlanc/Bayou Pro Shop)
• Rezoning of 3540 S. Riverview Dr. from AG-3 to I-3 (AZZ Galvanizing-Louisiana LLC)
• Rezoning of two parcels (50.023 ac and 16.59 ac) from AG-3/C-1.2 to C-1.4 (BHB Holdings LLC)
• Ordinance to regulate seasonal agricultural worker housing in agricultural zoning districts

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a $1,929,619 contract with Tullier Services for the North Water System Improvements, joined the Attorney General's lawsuit against FEMA over Risk Rating 2.0, and adopted the 2023 budget amendments. It also approved a settlement agreement with the Capital Area Groundwater Conservation District (8-1) and several rezoning introductions for public hearings.

• Approved $1,929,619 low bid for WBR North Water System Improvements (9-0)
• Approved joining Attorney General's lawsuit against FEMA over Risk Rating 2.0 (9-0)
• Adopted 2023 Council budget amendments for General and Fire Department Funds (9-0)
• Approved settlement with Capital Area Groundwater Conservation District (8-1)
• Approved scrap/surplus of jail generator and courthouse benches (9-0)
• Approved final plat for Michael Decoteau with waivers (8-0, 1 absent)
• Introduced rezoning requests for public hearings on June 8, 2023
• Ratified pre-application to Statewide Flood Control Program (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a land platting request. The item involves the removal of a 4.840 acre tract from an existing lot in Section 7.

• Public hearing for File # 2023-7: removal of a 4.840 acre tract (Lot 4-A-1) from existing Lot 4-A

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a final plat to remove a 4.840-acre tract (Lot 4-A-1) from Lot 4-A for Michael Decoteau, with waivers, by an 8-0 vote. The Zoning Commission approved the April 18, 2023 minutes (7-0) and adjourned. No public comments or written protests were received for the plat request.

• Approved minutes of April 18, 2023 (Zoning Commission, 7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 18, 2023 (Planning Commission, 8-0)
• Recommended approval of final plat for Lot 4-A-1 removal with waivers (8-0)

Fire Board

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss current project status and change orders. The board will also consider bid recommendations regarding two new fire engines and the refurbishing of Rescue Unit 31.

• Bid recommendation for two new fire engines
• Bid recommendation for refurbishing of Rescue Unit 31
• Fire Superintendent report including PIAL rating update
• Approval of minutes from the January 26, 2023, quarterly meeting

The board approved awarding contracts to US Fire Pump for two new fire engines ($619,516) and refurbishing Rescue Unit 31 ($298,500), with plans to borrow from the General Fund and repay over five years. The motion passed unanimously (9-0). Minutes from the January 26, 2023 meeting were also approved (8-0).

• Approved bid for two new fire engines to US Fire Pump for $619,516 (9-0)
• Approved bid for refurbishing Rescue Unit 31 to US Fire Pump for $298,500 (9-0)
• Approved minutes from January 26, 2023 regular meeting (8-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on two zoning ordinances, including a rezoning request and updates to lot minimums. They will also consider a budget amendment, bid recommendations for a grapple truck and turf fields project, and a resolution on an industrial tax exemption for Community Coffee. The meeting includes proclamations, a library presentation, and an executive session on a lawsuit.

• Rezoning of 5357 Flynn Rd from AG-2 to AG-1 (File #2023-6)
• Ordinance updating lot minimums in UDC Sections 104-26, 104-28, 106-114, 106-115
• 2023 Council Amendments to General and Fire Department Funds budget
• Bid recommendation for grapple truck and change order #1 on Turf Fields Project
• Resolution on Industrial Tax Exemption non-compliance for Community Coffee, LLC

The Council approved ordinances to increase minimum lot sizes for certain residential zones and rezoned a property on Flynn Road. It also awarded a contract for a grapple truck and approved a deduction for the Turf Fields Project.

• Approved increasing minimum lot sizes for R-SF-1 and R-SF-2 residential zones (9-0)
• Approved rezoning 5357 Flynn Rd from AG-2 to AG-1 (9-0)
• Awarded $260,784.00 grapple truck bid to Covington Sales and Service, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved -$59,400.00 change order for Turf Fields Project (9-0)
• Approved resolution regarding Community Coffee, LLC industrial tax exemption non-compliance (9-0)
• Approved final plat for Annie Overstreet at Erwinville Estates with waivers (9-0)
• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Entered executive session regarding litigation with Capital Area Groundwater Conservation District (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 5357 Flynn Rd. from AG-2 to AG-1 and consider updates to future development lot minimums. The meeting will also review minutes from the previous meeting and hear a final plat for lot exchanges in Erwinville Estates.

• Rezoning 5357 Flynn Rd. from AG-2 to AG-1 (File #2023-6)
• Amending zoning and lot minimums for future development (Unified Development Code updates)
• Final plat for lot exchange in Erwinville Estates (File #2023-4) with waivers

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of two zoning ordinances and a final plat. The first ordinance rezones property at 5357 Flynn Rd from AG-2 to AG-1. The second updates lot minimums in the Unified Development Code. The final plat for Lots 21 & 21-A in Erwinville Estates was approved with waivers and a range correction.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 5357 Flynn Rd from AG-2 to AG-1 (9-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance updating lot minimums for future development (9-0)
• Recommended approval of final plat for Lots 21 & 21-A Erwinville Estates with waivers and range correction (9-0)
• Approved minutes of March 21, 2023 (9-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting of April 13, 2023 because there are no items on the agenda. This is a procedural cancellation, with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

This regular meeting of the West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission, scheduled for April 4, 2023, at 880 North Alexander Avenue, Port Allen, was canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and public hearings, with no substantive business listed.

• Meeting canceled

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a regular meeting to consider ordinances, surplus equipment declarations, and appointments. Key items include two rezoning requests on Flynn Road and the adoption of a job study pay plan. The council will also ratify a derelict structure declaration and discuss wastewater facility audits.

• Rezoning request for 6334 Flynn Road from AG-3 to AG-2 (Christi Chustz Dellucci)
• Rezoning request for 5357 Flynn Road from AG-2 to AG-1 (Annie Overstreet G ETALS)
• Declaration of surplus equipment including a 2012 Volvo Excavator and generators
• Ratification of derelict structure at 6413 Hwy 1 South, Brusly
• Consideration of job study pay plan adoption

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council unanimously approved the Job Study Pay Plan, adopted the 2022 year-end Natural Gas & Water Systems budget amendments, and approved a rezoning request for 6334 Flynn Road from AG-3 to AG-2. The council also declared surplus equipment for auction, ratified a derelict structure declaration, and appointed Justin Brown to the Planning & Zoning Commission.

• Approved Job Study Pay Plan (9-0)
• Adopted 2022 Natural Gas & Water Systems budget amendments (9-0)
• Approved rezoning at 6334 Flynn Road from AG-3 to AG-2 (9-0)
• Declared drainage department equipment surplus for auction/scrap (9-0)
• Ratified derelict structure declaration at 6413 Hwy 1 South, Brusly (9-0)
• Approved Lukeville Wastewater Treatment Facility audit resolution (9-0)
• Approved Westport Wastewater Treatment Facility audit resolution (9-0)
• Approved resolution supporting House Bill 14 on Kratom (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for property at 6334 Flynn Road, Port Allen, from Agricultural Full Scale (AG-3) to Agricultural Moderate Scale (AG-2). The commission will also approve minutes from the March 7, 2023 meeting and discuss upcoming council and commission meetings.

• Public hearing on rezoning of 6334 Flynn Road (File #2023-5) from AG-3 to AG-2
• Approve minutes of March 7, 2023 (zoning and planning)
• Council meeting scheduled for March 23, 2023
• Planning and Zoning meeting scheduled for April 4, 2023

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning request for a 6.35-acre property to change its designation from Agricultural Full Scale to Agricultural Moderate Scale. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 7, 2023 meeting.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 6334 Flynn Road from Ag-3 to AG-2 (5-0)
• Approved Zoning Commission minutes of March 7, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Planning Commission minutes of March 7, 2023 (5-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will meet to approve minutes from the February 23 meeting, hear the Parish President’s report, and take public comments. The body will hold a public hearing on five previously introduced ordinances, including 2022 year-end budget adjustments and four zoning reclassifications for properties in Port Allen and Brusly.

• Approve 2022 year-end budget adjustments for operating and natural gas & water systems budgets
• Rezone 2612 Highway 190 W (Port Allen) from AG-1 and AG-3 to AG-2 for Christine Langlois
• Rezone 3235 Red Hat Rd (Brusly) from R-SF-3 to R-SF-2 for Cynthia Snell Dunbar
• Rezone 1358 Quatrevingt Blvd (Port Allen) from R-M to AG-3 for Christopher Zizzi
• Grant special conditional use for single-family residential at 3353 Randall "Blue" Gay St (Brusly) for Demeshia Butler

The Council adopted the 2022 year-end operating budget adjustments and approved four rezoning requests and one special use permit. Additionally, the Council approved a wastewater treatment facility audit resolution and a change of ownership for an alcohol restaurant permit.

• Approved 2022 Year End Budget Adjustments (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2612 Highway 190 W from AG-1/AG-3 to AG-2 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3235 Red Hat Rd from R-SF-3 to R-SF-2 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1358 Quatrevingt Blvd from R-M to AG-3 (7-0)
• Approved special use for single family residential at 3353 Randall "Blue" Gay St (7-0)
• Approved 2022 MWPP Resolution for Erwinville Wastewater Treatment Facility Audit (7-0)
• Approved alcohol restaurant permit change of ownership for Lorelux, LLC dba DC's Grill (7-0)
• Approved February 23, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests and one special use permit. The items include rezoning properties in Port Allen and Brusly, and a special use for a single-family residence in a C-1.2 zone. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Rezone 2612 Highway 190 W, Port Allen, from AG-1 & AG-3 to AG-2 (File# 2022-28)
• Rezone 3235 Red Hat Rd., Brusly, from R-SF-3 to R-SF-2 (File# 2022-29)
• Rezone 1358 Quatrevingt Blvd., Port Allen, from R-M to AG-3 (File# 2023-1)
• Special use in C-1.2 for single-family residential at 3353 Randall "Blue" Gay St., Brusly
• Approve minutes of February 22, 2023

The Planning and Zoning Commission held public hearings and recommended approval of four rezoning requests, all passing with 7-0 votes (one member absent). The requests included rezoning at 2612 Highway 190 W, 3235 Red Hat Rd., 1358 Quatrevingt Blvd., and a special use for residential in C-1.2 at 3353 Randall "Blue" Gay St. The commission also approved minutes from the previous meeting and adjourned.

• Approved rezoning at 2612 Highway 190 W from AG-1 & AG-3 to AG-2 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 3235 Red Hat Rd. from R-SF-3 to R-SF-2 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1358 Quatrevingt Blvd. from R-M to AG-3 (7-0)
• Approved special use for single-family residential in C-1.2 at 3353 Randall "Blue" Gay St. (6-1)
• Approved minutes of February 22, 2023 (7-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a public hearing on several ordinances, including one to align gambling regulations with truck stop casino rules, two rezoning requests, and an adjusted budget for the Council on Aging. They will also introduce ordinances for year-end budget adjustments and another rezoning, and consider surplus property and subdivision plats.

• Ordinance to place all legalized gambling under same alcohol, site development, and zoning requirements as truck stop casinos
• Rezoning of 3031 Meche Ln from C-1.3 to R-SF-2 with waivers on lot depth
• Rezoning of Hwy 190 W parcel from C-1.3 to AG-1
• Adoption of adjusted FY2022-23 budget for West Baton Rouge Council on Aging
• Surplus: Chevy Tahoe, Tag#2423, VIN: 1GNSK2E04CR258780

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved four ordinances during public hearings, including new regulations applying truck stop casino alcohol and zoning rules to all legalized gambling, and three rezoning requests. The council also declared a Civil Defense Chevy Tahoe as surplus property, approved two subdivision plats with waivers, and approved an adjusted operating budget for the Council on Aging.

• Approved minutes from the February 9, 2023 regular meeting (9-0)
• Approved declaring a Civil Defense Chevy Tahoe (Tag#2423) as surplus for auction (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5 of 2023 placing all forms of legalized gambling under truck stop casino alcohol, site development, and zoning requirements (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 6 of 2023 rezoning 3031 Meche Ln. (Lot Z) from C-1.3 to R-SF-2 with waivers on lot size and depth (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 7 of 2023 rezoning Parcel #054300001203 on Hwy 190 W from C-1.3 to AG-1 (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 8 of 2023 adopting an adjusted operating budget for the West Baton Rouge Council on Aging (9-0)
• Approved File #2022-20 final plat for 'Morley Acres' subdivision with waivers for stub out and thru streets (9-0)
• Approved File #2023-1 final map resubdividing Tract GD-3 with waivers for existing structures in setbacks (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to align zoning and alcohol rules for all legalized gambling with truck-stop casino standards. It will also consider two rezoning requests: one for a Port Allen property to switch from commercial to residential and another for a highway-adjacent parcel to change from commercial to agricultural use. Additionally, the commission will review two subdivision plats for final approval.

• Amend zoning and alcohol rules for all legalized gambling to match truck-stop casino standards
• Rezone 3031 Meche Ln. from C-1.3 to R-SF-2 for residential use with lot depth waiver
• Rezone Hwy 190 W parcel from C-1.3 to AG-1 for agricultural use
• Approve final plat for Morley Acres subdivision into 7 tracts
• Approve resubdivision of Gordon Dameron property into two tracts for SA-Acquisitions, LLC

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of an ordinance placing all forms of legalized gambling under the same alcohol, site development, and zoning requirements as truck stop casinos, except riverboat casinos. They also recommended approval of two rezoning requests and two subdivision plats, all with waivers. All votes were 7-0, with one member absent.

• Recommended approval of ordinance aligning gambling zoning with truck stop casinos (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 3031 Meche Ln from C-1.3 to R-SF-2 with lot size/depth waivers (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at Hwy 190 W from C-1.3 to AG-1 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Morley Acres subdivision final plat with waivers (7-0)
• Recommended approval of resubdivision of Tract GD-3 with waivers for existing structures (7-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed large telecommunications tower for Diamond Towers V, LLC at 2323 N. Line Rd. (portion of 2615 Phillips Way). The council will also consider an ordinance amending the alcoholic beverage permit section, introduce several rezoning ordinances and a budget adjustment for the Council on Aging, and vote on a resolution authorizing the Parish President to sign an agreement for transition to an ESInet call delivery system. Three rezoning items previously scheduled for public hearing were canceled due to advertising issues.

• Public hearing on proposed large telecommunications tower for Diamond Towers V, LLC at 2323 N. Line Rd.
• Ordinance amending Chapter 6 (Alcoholic Beverages), Section 6-62 on low alcohol content beverage permits
• Introduction of rezoning for 2612 Highway 190 W (AG-1/AG-3 to AG-2) for Christine Langlois
• Introduction of rezoning for 3235 Red Hat Rd. (R-SF-3 to R-SF-2) for Cynthia Snell Dunbar
• Resolution authorizing Parish President to sign ESInet call delivery system agreement (tabled from Jan. 26)

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 6 (Alcoholic Beverages) to allow suspension or revocation of permits if an establishment is closed due to state or local law violations. They also approved a resolution authorizing the Parish President to sign an agreement for transitioning to an ESInet call delivery system for 911. Three rezoning requests were canceled due to advertising issues, and several ordinances were introduced for future public hearings.

• Approved Ordinance 4 of 2023 amending alcohol permit revocation rules (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 3 of 2023 authorizing ESInet 911 transition agreement (7-0)
• Canceled rezoning for 2612 Highway 190 W (Christine Langlois) due to advertising issue
• Canceled rezoning for 3235 Red Hat Rd (Cynthia Snell Dunbar) due to advertising issue
• Canceled rezoning for 1358 Quatrevingt Blvd (Christopher Zizzi) due to advertising issue
• Introduced ordinances for Council on Aging budget and four rezoning/special use requests

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests, all rescheduled due to an advertising error. The requests are for properties in Port Allen and Brusly, and introductions are scheduled for February 9, 2023. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and administrative announcements.

• Rezoning of 2612 Highway 190 W, Port Allen, from AG-1 and AG-3 to AG-2 (File# 2022-28)
• Rezoning of 3235 Red Hat Rd, Brusly, from R-SF-3 to R-SF-2 (File# 2022-29)
• Rezoning of 1358 Quatrevingt Blvd, Port Allen, from R-M to AG-3 (File# 2023-1)
• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2023
• Next P&Z meeting moved to February 22, 2023 due to Mardi Gras

Fire Board

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear the fire chief's report, and consider two resolutions. One resolution establishes a quarterly meeting schedule, and the other releases the State Fire Marshal and other state entities from liability for inspections performed by the parish fire prevention bureau.

• Approval of minutes from October 27, 2022 regular meeting
• Resolution to establish quarterly meeting schedule
• Resolution releasing State Fire Marshal from liability for fire prevention bureau inspections

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners approved minutes from October 27, 2022, and adopted two resolutions. The board established a quarterly meeting schedule to take place before the second regular council meeting of each quarter and approved a resolution releasing the State Fire Marshal from liability for inspections performed by the WBR Parish Fire Prevention Bureau.

• Approved minutes from the October 27, 2022 regular meeting (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 1 of 2023 establishing a quarterly meeting schedule (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2 of 2023 releasing the State Fire Marshal from liability for WBR Parish Fire Prevention Bureau inspections (8-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a public hearing and vote on multiple zoning changes, including rezoning requests for parcels in Port Allen. They will also introduce and consider amendments to alcohol-related ordinances and review project bids and lease agreements.

• Rezoning request for Parcel #070600001500 (Cline Benedict Jr.) from AG-3 to AG-2
• Rezoning request for 3031 Meche Ln. (Alberta Meche Callahan) from C-1.3 to R-SF-2 with lot depth waivers
• Rezoning request for Parcel #044400000101 (Calumet Acres LLC) from AG-3 to R-SF-3
• Amendment to alcohol ordinances to standardize legalized gambling regulations
• Bid recommendation on Artificial Turf Fields Project (tabled from January 12 meeting)

The council approved a $3,049,541 bid from GeoSurfaces, Inc. for artificial turf fields at four parks, including alternate 1 and 2, with a 7-1 vote. Two rezoning ordinances were adopted: one for Cline Benedict Jr. (AG-3 to AG-2) and one for Calumet Acres LLC (AG-3 to R-SF-3), both 8-0. A lease amendment with the Port Commission was approved, and an ESInet agreement was tabled.

• Approved $3,049,541 artificial turf fields bid (7-1)
• Adopted rezoning for Cline Benedict Jr. (8-0)
• Adopted rezoning for Calumet Acres LLC (8-0)
• Approved Port Commission lease amendment (8-0)
• Tabled ESInet call delivery agreement
• Canceled rezoning hearing for Alberta Meche Callahan due to advertising issues
• Withdrawn appeal for Circle K sign request

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests, including one rescheduled due to an advertising error. The commission will also consider approving minutes from its November 8, 2022 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Rezoning of Parcel #070600001500 from AG-3 to AG-2 for Cline Benedict Jr. (File #2022-24)
• Rezoning of 3031 Meche Ln. (Lot Z) from C-1.3 to R-SF-2 with lot depth waivers for Alberta Meche Callahan (File #2022-25) — rescheduled to Jan 26, 2023
• Rezoning of Parcel #044400000101 from AG-3 to R-SF-3 for Calumet Acres LLC (File #2022-27)

The Zoning Commission recommended approval for one rezoning request and denied another following public hearings. One rezoning request for Alberta Meche Callahan was rescheduled due to an advertising error. The Planning Commission meeting recorded no substantive decisions.

• Recommended approval of rezoning Parcel #070600001500 from AG-3 to AG-2 for Cline Benedict Jr. (8-0)
• Denied recommended approval of rezoning Parcel #044400000101 from AG-3 to R-SF-3 for Calumet Acres LLC (4-4)
• Rescheduled rezoning request for Alberta Meche Callahan at 3031 Meche Ln due to advertising error
• Approved November 8, 2022 Zoning Commission minutes (8-0)
• Approved November 8, 2022 Planning Commission minutes (8-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold its regular meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and consider several rezoning requests, an alcohol permit change, and a cost-of-living increase for employees. The meeting also includes a public hearing on proposed ordinance amendments related to gambling regulations.

• Rezoning request for 2612 Highway 190 W, Port Allen (File #2022-28)
• Rezoning request for 3235 Red Hat Rd, Brusly (File #2022-29)
• Rezoning request for 1358 Quatrevingt Blvd, Port Allen (File #2023-1)
• Class A alcohol permit change for Crazy Horse Cabaret, 2901 I-10 Frontage Rd, Port Allen
• Consider cost-of-living increase for parish employees

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council unanimously approved a 6% cost-of-living increase for all parish employees, including the Fire Department. They also adopted Ordinance 1 of 2023, which places all legalized gambling facilities under the same alcohol, zoning, and site development regulations as truck stop casinos. Additionally, the council approved annual sales tax percentage adjustments and re-elected Carey Denstel as Chairman for 2023.

• Approved 6% cost-of-living increase for all parish employees (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1 of 2023 regulating legalized gambling facilities (9-0)
• Approved annual sales tax percentage adjustments for 2023 (9-0)
• Elected Carey Denstel as 2023 Council Chairman by acclamation
• Elected Alan Crowe as 2023 Council Vice Chairman by acclamation
• Re-appointed Evan E. Cooper to Civil Service Board
• Approved Class A Alcohol Permit for Crazy Horse Cabaret (9-0)
• Tabled bid recommendation for Artificial Turf Fields Project to Jan 26 meeting (9-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a special meeting to issue a proclamation calling an election to fill the vacant City Marshal position for Ward III. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions planned beyond the proclamation.

• Proclamation to call election for Ward III City Marshal vacancy (filling Mr. Michael Zito's seat)

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council unanimously approved a proclamation calling a special election to fill the vacancy for City Marshal, Ward III, following the death of Michael Zito. The primary election is set for October 14, 2023, and the general election for November 18, 2023, with candidate filing from August 8-10, 2023. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved proclamation calling special election for City Marshal, Ward III (9-0)
• Set primary election for October 14, 2023
• Set general election for November 18, 2023
• Set candidate filing period August 8-10, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for January 3, 2023, was canceled. The agenda lists only routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and public hearings, with no substantive items for discussion.