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City of Slidell, Louisiana Olde Towne Preservation District Commission Agenda May 8, 2024 at 5:00pm City of Slidell Planning Department Conference Room-250 Bouscaren St. #203, Slidell, LA Agenda packet available at myslidell.com/planning/boards/otpdc For questions or to provide public comment before the meeting, email OTPDC@cityofslidell.org or call (985) 646-4320 (M-F 8am to 4:30pm) SCAN ME for the OTPDC website 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Minutes. Review and approve minutes from March 20, 2024 3. Public Hearings a. CA24-14: A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at 302 Fremaux Avenue, by Grant Gravois b. CA24-20: A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction of an accessory building at 504 Maine Avenue, by Peggy Pichon. c. CA24-22: A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition at 2152 Second Street, by City of Slidell. c. CA24-23: A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition at 124 Cousin Street, by Kevin Young. 4. Other Business 5. Informational Items 6. General and Public Comments 7. Adjournment The next Olde Towne Preservation District Commission meeting will be June 12, 2024. Olde Towne Preservation District Commission Agenda for May 8, 2024 Page 1 of 1  City of Slidell, Louisiana Olde Towne Preservation District Commission Minutes March 20, 2024 at 5:00 pm City of Slidell Planning Department Conference Room-250 Bouscaren St. Suite 203, Slidell, LA 1. Call to Order and Roll Call. Meeting called to order by Chair Darby at 5:00 p.m. Commissioners Present Commissioners Not Present Staff Present Darren Darby, Chair Danny McElmurray, Planning Director Jason Clayton Theresa Alexander, Planner Michelle Cramer Erica Smith, Planning Secretary Jordan Granier 2. Minutes. Motion by Commissioner Cramer to approve minutes of October 11, 2023 as written; Commissioner Clayton seconded. A vote of 4 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTAIN approved the minutes. 3. Public Hearings a. CA24-03: A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction at 241 Erlanger Ave., by Thomas H Gorecki Jr Introduced by Chair Darby. Theresa Alexander answered questions by the Commission while reviewing the Staff Report; Planning recommends approval. Commissioner Clayton made a motion to approve, with a second by Commissioner Cramer. A vote of 4 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTAIN approved CA24-03 as written. b. CA24-04: A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at 251 Teddy Ave., by Chris Jean. Introduced by Chair Darby. Chris Kanaziz was present on behalf of Paris A Jean and answered questions by the Commission while reviewing the Staff Report; Planning Department recommends approval. Commissioner Cramer made a motion to approve, with a second by Commissioner Granier. A vote of 4 YAYS, 0NAYS, 0 ABSTAIN approved CA24-04 as written. c. CA24-05: A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at 704 Fremaux Ave., by Michelle Bolotte Introduced by Chair Darby. Michelle Bolotte was present to answer questions by the Commission while reviewing the Staff Report. After some discussion about the lattice work on the building, Commissioner Clayton made a motion to approve, with the provision that checkerboard lattice painted dark grey will be used. Bolotte to provide Planning with paint color information for documentation of compliance. Commissioner Cramer seconded. A vote of 4 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTAIN approved CA24-05. d. CA24-07: A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior addition and new construction at 321 Teddy Ave., by Cody Rinaudo. Introduced by Chair Darby. Elwin Ordoyne was present on behalf of Cody Rinaudo to answered questions by the Commission while reviewing the Staff Report. Director McElmurray informed Olde Towne Preservation District Commission Minutes for March 20, 2024 Page 1 of 2  Mr. Ordoyne that the property owners will need to apply for a subdivision to make the property one lot of record as an accessory structure cannot be placed on a lot of record without a principal structure. Commissioner Darby made a motion to approve, with a second by Commissioner Granier. A vote of 4 YAYS, 0NAYS, 0 ABSTAIN approved CA24-07 as written. 4. Other Business a. Chair Darby addressed the Commission about concerns of eyesores in the community possibly lowering property value in Olde Towne, and what can be done to resolve these problems. Several addresses were noted for follow-up by Code Enforcement; equitable enforcement of code regulations and procedures was also discussed, especially in regard to city facilities under OTPDC purview. 5. Informational Items-There were none. 6. General and Public Comments. There were none. 7. Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m. on motion by Commissioner Cramer, seconded by Commissioner Granier, and a vote of 4 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTAIN. Olde Towne Preservation District Commission Minutes for March 20, 2024 Page 2 of 2  Staff Report Case No. CA24-14 Certificate of Appropriateness for New Construction and Site Work at Planning Department 302 Fremaux Ave 985.646.4320 | 250 Bouscaren St, Ste 203, Slidell, LA 70458 | planningdept@cityofslidell.org | myslidell.com Location: 302 Fremaux Ave (Figure 1) Historic Status: Contributing historic structure within the OTPD (LHRI No. 52-00182) Owner/Applicant: Grant Gravois Zoning: C-1 Fremaux Avenue Business/OTPD Olde Towne Preservation District Request: Certificate of Appropriateness for New Construction and Site Work OTPDC Meeting: 5/8/2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approval with modifications Figure 1. Location map SCOPE OF WORK 1. 302 Fremaux Ave is a developed property with a Commercial Office Building (Figure 2). 2. The current structure was built circa 1920 as a single-family dwelling, which was moved from its original site to this location circa 1950 as a multi-family residence. According to the Louisiana Historical Resource Inventory (LHRI No. 52-00182-Attachment 1), the structure is historically significant for its bungalow form and craftsmanship and is identified on the 1951 Sandborn map. (Figure 3) 3. This property is adjacent to the Teddy Avenue Historic District. There are currently five buildings within a two-block area that are on the current Historic Building List in Olde Towne Slidell (251 Teddy Ave, Individually Historic; 207 Teddy Ave, District Significance) or identified on the Louisiana Historic Preservation Cultural Resources Map (225 Teddy Ave, 1928 Sgt Alfred, and 1925 Fourth St). (Figure 4) 4. The applicant proposes to construct a new car port (accessory structure) and site work associated with an outdoor storage area for vehicles and equipment associated with the business being conducted at this site. (Figure 5) 5. The proposed accessory structure will be 30 feet by 50 feet (1,500 sq. ft.) constructed in the rear yard with setback from the side property line of 30 feet, rear property line of 27 feet, and street setback OTPDC Page 1 of 11 CA24-14 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander  of 60 feet, using 8-inch squared wood posts with steel rafters and a roof of brown Galv-alum metal panels (26-gauge). The structure is proposed to have a height of 21 feet. (Figure 6) 6. The site work will include a fence enclosing the storage area constructed of 6-foot Cedar boards sealed or stained in light brown to match the existing fence, with gravel ground cover within the storage yard. The concrete drive-way access from Sgt Alfred Drive will be gated with a 12-foot iron gate, with a matching four-foot iron gate providing access to the existing parking lot; both gates will be black powder coated iron. (Figure 7). STANDARDS FOR REVIEW 7. This request is for New Construction of an accessory structure and associated site work. It is reviewed against the standards of Sec. 2-216(q) New construction of the City of Slidell Code of Ordinances. The following factors are considered in this request for a Certificate of Appropriateness: a. The new accessory structure is proposed to be in the rear yard with a proposed height of 21 feet tall. The maximum height for accessory structures (Sec. 10.401 of Appendix A) is 16 feet. b. The accessory structure is proposed to be located in the rear yard with a setback of 27 feet from the rear property line as described in finding #5. The following minimum setbacks for accessory structures (Sec. 10.401 of Appendix A) are: 3 feet from the side lot line and 5 feet from the rear. In consideration of the total square footage of the accessory structure, the proposed pergola is appropriately sited and within coverage limitations. c. The accessory structure is proposed to be constructed of wood and metal, which both have historic context and are appropriate materials. d. With its simple architectural design, the proposed accessory structure compliments the context of the Olde Towne Preservation District. FINDINGS 8. The proposed accessory structure does not meet the maximum height limitation for accessory structures and will have to be revised to have a maximum height of 16 feet. 9. The design of the accessory structure is consistent with the applicable standards of the Olde Towne Preservation District. 9. The open storage area fencing is consistent with the applicable standards of the Olde Towne Preservation District. OTPDC Page 2 of 11 CA24-14 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander FIGURES Figure 1. Property Location Figure 2. Street View (Google Maps, 2023) OTPDC Page 3 of 11 CA24-14 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 3. Sandborn Historic Mapping (1951) OTPDC Page 4 of 11 CA24-14 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 4. Adjacent Historic Structures 1945 Fourth St 1928 Sgt Alfred OTPDC Page 5 of 11 CA24-14 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander  225 Teddy Ave 251 Teddy Ave OTPDC Page 6 of 11 CA24-14 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander  207 Teddy Ave OTPDC Page 7 of 11 CA24-14 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 5. Proposed Site Plan. Accessory Structure (1,500 sq ft) Fence Line with gate. Fence Line OTPDC Page 8 of 11 CA24-14 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 6. Proposed Accessory Structure Figure 7. Site Work Materials 6 ft Cedar Fence OTPDC Page 9 of 11 CA24-14 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander  12 Ft – Driveway Gate 4 Ft – Pedestrian Gate OTPDC Page 10 of 11 CA24-14 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander Attachment 1. Historic Inventory for 302 Fremaux Ave 52-00182 None 302 Fremaux Avenue, Slidell, LA St Tammany x Slidell Slidell x 1 6 3352834.577 232545.2275 14E 9S 10 Not available Not available Not available x x x 1999, 1986 surveys x x x x x See Additions and Alterations section x  52-00182 x x 1920 c.1950 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x  52-00182 x x x x x x x x 1 x x x Rear porch enclosed (early addition) Brick piers painted Converted from single-family to multi-family residence x x  52-00182 Survey conducted by Cox McLain Environmental Consulting for the City of Slidell in February 2017. Notes: Previous address: 1856 Third St Appears to have been moved to this parcel. There is a different house on the parcel on the 1926 -1945 Sanborns with a full width porch (nothing present on 1911 Sanborn). This house first appears on the 1951 Sanborn. Sanborn maps  Staff Report Case No. CA24-20 Certificate of Appropriateness at 504 Maine Ave Planning Department for a new accessory structure 985.646.4320 | 250 Bouscaren St, Ste 203, Slidell, LA 70458 | planningdept@cityofslidell.org | myslidell.com Location: 504 Maine Ave (Figure 1) Historic Status: Not an historic or contributing structure Owner/Applicant: Peggy Pichon Zoning: A-6 Single-Family Urban/OTPD Olde Towne Preservation District Request: Certificate of Appropriateness for Exterior Alterations (see Findings for complete details) OTPDC Meeting: 5/8/2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approval PROPERTY HISTORY 1. 504 Maine Ave is developed with a single-family residence. (Figure 2). 2. The structure is not historically significant and does not appear on the Sandborn Historical Maps. 3. This area is outside of the Louisiana Historic Resources area and is not listed on the City’s Historic Buildings List. SCOPE OF WORK 4. The applicant proposes to install a 12-foot high, 10-foot by 24-foot (240 square feet) portable garage by Graceland within the rear yard with setbacks from the rear property line of 15 feet, at the center of the property, immediately behind the primary structure. (Figure 3) 5. The proposed accessory garage has ventilated soffit, wood siding (urethane treated and painted), a roll up door, one entrance door, and one window. (Figure 4) 6. The proposed garage will be painted the same color as the existing home (Sherwin Williams 6403- 89151 (Extra White). (Figure 5) STANDARDS FOR REVIEW 7. This request is for New Construction of an accessory garage. It is reviewed against the standards of Sec. 2-216(q) New construction of the City of Slidell Code of Ordinances. The following factors are considered in this request for a Certificate of Appropriateness: OTPDC Page 1 of 7 CA24-20 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander  a. Scale and Siting. The accessory garage construction as proposed will meet all City codes for placement and size limits, as well as an overall height of 12 feet (Sec. 10.401 of Appendix A). c. Materials. The exterior elevations of the accessory garage are constructed of wood treated and painted with urethane paints and are an acceptable material for use. The proposed materials are appropriate. e. Architectural elements. The simple design of the accessory garage complements the context of the Olde Towne Preservation District. FINDINGS 8. The proposed accessory garage is consistent with the applicable standards of the Olde Towne Preservation District. OTPDC Page 2 of 7 CA24-20 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander FIGURES Figure 1. Location Aerial OTPDC Page 3 of 7 CA24-20 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 2. Street View (Google Maps Dec. 2022) OTPDC Page 4 of 7 CA24-20 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 3. Site Plan OTPDC Page 5 of 7 CA24-20 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 4. Accessory Garage Design Elevation. OTPDC Page 6 of 7 CA24-20 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 5. Exterior Color OTPDC Page 7 of 7 CA24-20 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander  Staff Report Case No. CA24-22 Certificate of Appropriateness Planning Department for Demolition of 2152 Second Street 985.646.4320 | 250 Bouscaren St, Ste 203, Slidell, LA 70458 | planningdept@cityofslidell.org | myslidell.com Location: 2125 Second Streett (Figure 1) Historic Status: Not an historic or contributing structure Owners: Tyler JC Baker, et al Applicant: City of Slidell Zoning: C-3 Central Business/OTPD Olde Towne Preservation District Request: Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition through Condemnation (see Findings for complete Figure 1. Location Aerial details) OTPDC Meeting: 5/8/2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approval SCOPE OF WORK 1. 2152 Second Street is a blighted property with a dilapidated single-family structure (Attachment 1). 2. This property has been in a dilapidated and dangerous condition and cited through the City’s Code Enforcement. 3. The applicant has provided the property owners with notice of the current conditions and the City’s intent to condemn and demolish the structure. 4. The City of Slidell Council reviewed the request for condemnation and demolition on April 23, 2024, providing the owner opportunity to show cause why the property should not be demolished. The owner or owner representative was not in attendance at the public hearing. The City Council OTPDC Page 1 of 2 CA24-22 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander  approved the condemnation and demolition of the property after the review and approval of the Olde Towne Preservation District Commission. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW 5. This request is for the demolition of a condemned structure returning the property to vacant land. It is reviewed against the standards of Sec. 2-216(x) Demolition of the City’s Code of Ordinances. The following factors are considered in this request for a Certificate of Appropriateness: a. Demolition. The existing conditions and the inspection report provided by the City’s Building Official provides clear evidence that the structure is beyond repair. FINDINGS 6. The proposed demolition is the correct course of action for 2152 Second Street. SEE ATTACHMENT 1: NOTICE OF HEARING FOR CONDEMNATION AND DEMOLITION. OTPDC Page 2 of 2 CA24-22 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander ATTACHMENT 1 CA24-22 12/13/23, 9:58 AM St. Tammany Parish x,y 86432 Tax Details Owner Name: BAKER, TYLER JC ETAL Assessment Number: 86432 Property Address: 2152 2ND STREET Old Assessment Number: 1240483281 Mailing Address: 308 TIFFANY ST SLIDELL, LA 70461 Property Description: LOT 10 AND .50 OF S 50 LOTS 8 9 SQ 14 SLIDELL CB 3 2023 STPAO Certified Exempt: Parcel Data Tax District: 24 Subdivision Phase: 1 Lot Number: Block Number: Notice: Images Close Export 0 10 20ft Copyright © 2014 GCT, LLC https://atlas.geoportalmaps.com/st_tammany 1/1 12/13/23, 10:00 AM St. Tammany Parish Assessor's Office - Taxroll Detail Tax Roll For Year: 2023 Assessment Type: RE Abstract Status: Active Assessment Information Assessment Number 86432 Old Assessment Number 1240483281 Owner Information Owner Name BAKER, TYLER JC ETAL In Care Of Mailing Address 308 TIFFANY ST, SLIDELL, LA, 70461 Physical Address 2152 2ND STREET SLIDELL, LA 70458 Property Description LOT 10 AND .50 OF S 50 LOTS 8 9 SQ 14 SLIDELL CB 3... Tax District 24 Ward 09S Property Information Tax Information Mill Millage/Fee Tax/Fee Parish Mills Millage/Fee Name Type Rate Amount 140.35 Alimony 2 (Parish Maint.) M 1.44 $11.91 City Mills Animal Shelter M 1 $8.27 26.06 Assessment District M 2.49 $20.60 Parish Taxes City Of Slidell M 26.06 $215.56 $1,199.98 Coroner's Millage M 3.1 $25.64 City Taxes Council On Aging/STARC M 1.83 $15.14 $215.56 Drainage Maintenance M 1.69 $13.98 Total Taxes Fire Dist 01 M 35 $289.52 $1,415.54 Florida Par. Juv. Center M 2.75 $22.75 Fair Market Value Improvement Law Enforcement M 11.14 $92.15 $52,720 Library M 5.78 $47.81 Fair Market Value Land Mosquito Dist 2 M 3.35 $27.71 $30,000 Northshore Harbor Center M 0.25 $2.07 Public Health M 1.78 $14.72 Total Fair Market Value $82,720 School Additional Support M 2.75 $22.75 1/2 12/13/23, 10:00 AM St. Tammany Parish Assessor's Office - Taxroll Detail School Additional Support M 4.42 $36.56 Assessed Value Land Tax $3,000 School Constitutional Tax M 3.48 $28.79 Assessed Value Improvements School Debt Service M 13.9 $114.98 $5,272 School Maint. Operations M 32.41 $268.10 Total Assessed Value School Maint. M 3.14 $25.97 $8,272 Operations/Const Homestead Value School Security SRO MHP M 1.9 $15.72 $0 Slidell Hospital District M 6.75 $55.84 Fire Dist. 1 Parcel Fee F 0 $39 Other Exemptions Value $0 Taxable Value $8,272 Freeze Type None (default) Exemption Type None 2/2  Staff Report Case No. CA24-23 Certificate of Appropriateness Planning Department for Demolition of 124 Cousin Street 985.646.4320 | 250 Bouscaren St, Ste 203, Slidell, LA 70458 | planningdept@cityofslidell.org | myslidell.com Location: 124 Cousin Street (Figure 1) Historic Status: Not an historic or contributing structure Owner/Applicant: Kevin Young Zoning: C-3 Central Business/OTPD Olde Towne Preservation District Request: Certificate of Appropriateness for a Demolition (see Findings for complete details) OTPDC Meeting: 5/8/2024 Figure 1. Location aerial STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approval SCOPE OF WORK 1. 124 Cousin Street is a single commercial building that has fallen into disrepair (Figure 2). 2. This structure shares a faux wall with 122 Cousin Street giving the impression from the front that the two buildings are one. (Figure 3) 3. Due to its current condition, the applicant proposes demolishing the structure to provide the adjacent building at 122 Cousin Street with a better opportunity for future use (Figure 4). 4. The repair of the structure at 124 Cousin would require substantial improvements and would be required to meet the City’s flood elevation requirements. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW 5. This request is for the demolition of 124 Cousin Street. It is reviewed against the standards of Sec. 2- 216(x) Demolition of the City’s Code of Ordinances. The following factors are considered in this request for a Certificate of Appropriateness: a. Demolition. The existing structure has fallen into disrepair and will require substantial improvements to meet the City’s code requirements. OTPDC Page 1 of 7 CA24-23 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander FINDINGS 6. The proposed demolition will provide the adjacent structure with a better opportunity to return to commerce and remove an unsightly structure from one of the main entrances into Olde Towne. FIGURES Figure 2. Street View (Google Maps, Dec. 2022) OTPDC Page 2 of 7 CA24-23 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 3. Faux Wall OTPDC Page 3 of 7 CA24-23 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 4. Current Structural Condition OTPDC Page 4 of 7 CA24-23 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander OTPDC Page 5 of 7 CA24-23 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander OTPDC Page 6 of 7 CA24-23 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander OTPDC Page 7 of 7 CA24-23 Distributed May 2, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander