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City of Slidell, Louisiana Planning Commission Agenda June 17, 2024 at 7:00pm City Hall Meeting Room- 2055 2nd St, Slidell, LA Agenda packet available at myslidell.com/planning/boards/pz For questions or to provide public comment before the meeting, email PZ@cityofslidell.org or call (985) 646-4320 (M-F 8am to 4:30pm) SCAN ME for the PC website 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Minutes. Approve minutes from May 20, 2024 4. Public Hearing a. S24-06: A request for a Final Plat to subdivide Lots 2A and 4, the East portion of Lot 5, and the Revoked Portion of St Anthony St, into one Lot (Lot 5A), containing 2.143 acres, in Square 14, Carolyn Park, at 1541 St Ann Place, City of Slidell, St Tammany Parish, Louisiana; by STARC 5. Other Business 6. General and Public Comments 7. Adjournment The next Planning Commission meeting will be July 15, 2024. Planning Commission Agenda for June 17, 2024 Page 1 of 1  City of Slidell, Louisiana Planning Commission Minutes May 20, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. City Hall Meeting Room-2055 2nd Street, Slidell, LA 1. Call to Order and Roll Call. Meeting called to order by Chair Reardon at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Present Commissioners Not Present Staff Present Richard Reardon, Chair Sandy Hicks Daniel McElmurray, Planning Director Landon Washington, Vice Chair Michael Newton Erica Smith, Planning Secretary Chad Duffaut, Jr. Gayle Green-7:04 P.M. Eric Shives 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Minutes. Motion by Commissioner Shives to approve minutes of April 15, 2024 as written; Vice Chair Washington seconded. A vote of 4 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTAIN approved the minutes. 4. Public Hearing a. S24-04: A request for a Final Plat to subdivide Lots 7, 9A1, 11A, and a portion of Lot 6, containing 1.206 acres; forming the northwest corner of the intersection of Carey St and Brakefield St, at 2359 Carey Street; into one lot (Lot 9-A-1-A), in Square C, Cousin Addition, City of Slidell, St Tammany Parish, Louisiana; by St Tammany Parish School Board. Introduced by Chair Reardon. Director McElmurray addressed the Commission, answered questions by the Commission and recommended approval. Mr. Jeff Schoen, attorney for St. Tammany Parish School Board was in attendance but did not wish to speak. Commissioner Duffaut made a motion to approve. Vice Chair Washington seconded. A vote of 4 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTAIN approved S24-04. b. S24-05: A request for a Final Plat to subdivide Lots 55 and 56, containing 0.451 acres; at 746 Old Spanish Trail; into one lot (Lot 55A), in Square 7, Pinecrest Subdivision, City of Slidell, St Tammany Parish, Louisiana; by Max Best Services. Introduced by Chair Reardon. Director McElmurray addressed the Commission and answered questions. Mr. Maximo Gonzalez, property owner was present but did not speak. Commissioner Shives made a motion to approve. Commissioner Green seconded. A vote of 5 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTAIN approved S24-05. c. S24-06*: A request for a Final Plat to subdivide Lots 2A and 4, the East portion of Lot 5, and the Revoked Portion of St Anthony St, into one Lot (Lot 5A), containing 2.143 acres, in Square 14, Carolyn Park, at 1541 St Ann Place, City of Slidell, St Tammany Parish, Louisiana; by STARC. * APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED TO TABLE S24-06 UNTIL THE JUNE 17, 2024 MEETING. Planning Commission Minutes for May 20, 2024 Page 1 of 2  Introduced by Chair Reardon. Commissioner Green made a motion to approve tabling this case until the June 17, 2024 meeting. Commissioner Shives seconded. A vote of 5 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTAIN approved the request to table S24-06 until the June 17, 2024 meeting. d. A24-03: A request to annex property located at 56633 Bosworth St; identified as Lot 19, Square 4, of Central Park Subdivision, Section A, containing 0.1 acre; into the City of Slidell; requested by 2239 1st St Family Properties. Introduced by Chair Reardon. Director McElmurray addressed the Commission and answered questions. Commissioner Shives made a motion to approve based on the annexation of all or portion of the Bosworth Street right of way may need to be considered by City Council based on the recommendation of this Commission. Vice Chair Washington seconded. A vote of 5 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTAIN approved A24-03. 5. Other Business a. Mr. A.G. Crowe petitioned the Commission for a corrected exhibit of the subdivision of 195 Strawberry St. Director McElmurray addressed the Commission and answered questions, as well as recommended approval, as this is just a formality to complete the recordation process. Vice Chair Washington made a motion to approve. Commissioner Duffaut seconded. A vote of 4 YAYS, 1 NAY, 0 ABSTAIN approved Mr. Crowe’s petition. 6. General and Public Comments. a. Director McElmurray informed the Commission that the Unified Development Code will be kicking off in June, and that informational packets will be emailed to the Commission soon. He also stated that Desire Line will be at the June 17, 2024 meeting to make a presentation. 7. Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m. on motion by Commissioner Duffaut, seconded by Vice Chair Washington, and a vote of 5 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTAIN. Planning Commission Minutes for May 20, 2024 Page 2 of 2  Staff Report Case No. S24-06 Subdivision of 1541 Saint Ann Place Planning Department Three Lots and the Revoked Portion of St Anthony St into One Lot 985.646.4320 | 250 Bouscaren St, Ste 203, Slidell, LA 70458 | planningdept@cityofslidell.org | myslidell.com Location: 1541 Saint Ann Place (Figure 1) Owner/Applicant: Services, Training, Advocacy, Resources and Community (STARC), represented by Stephen Duvernay and Mike Baham Zoning: A-6 Single-Family Urban Future Land Use: Residential Request: A resubdivision of Lots 2A, 4, and the east 84.8 ft portion of Lot 5, and the revoked portion of the unimproved right-of-way of Saint Anthony Street between Saint Ann Place and West Hall Avenue, into one lot of record as Lot 5A Planning Commission: June 17, 2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approval CURRENT CONDITIONS 1. The petitioned property is developed property currently including an educational facility providing training for persons with disabilities and a private park for its patrons use (Figure 2). 2. In February 1976, the City Council, “acting upon the recommendation of the Slidell Planning,” moved that the “right-of-way adjacent to the STARC building, 1541 St. Ann Street, be closed.” See minutes from February 24, 1976, City Council Meeting. The Council office and Planning Department are working with the City Attorney to determine the effectiveness of this statement as no ordinance or resolution can be found transferring ownership of the unimproved right-of-way to the adjacent properties. 3. The applicant has requested that the unimproved St. Anthony Street right-of-way be confirmed as revoked through the City Attorney’s Office, and that the revoked St. Anthony Street, and the three parcels be combined into one lot (Figure 3). FINDINGS 4. The applicant proposes to combine the 3 lots and the revoked portion of unimproved St Anthony Street into one lot (Lot 5A) (Figure 4). 5. The current use of the property has been operating at this location since prior to 1976. 6. The A-6 zoning district permits educational use. (Figure 5) PC Page 1 of 11 S24-06 Distributed June 11, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander 7. The combination of these properties provides frontage along two dedicated rights-of-way – St Ann Street, and West Hall Avenue – thus creating one through-lot, with setback requirements applied along both rights-of-way. 8. Existing buildings on the site cross interior lot lines and into the unimproved St Anthony St right-of- way. By review and approval of the proposed subdivision, any nonconforming situations removed, bringing the property into conformance with the City’s subdivision requirements. 9. The property is split east to west by two flood zones. That portion of the property fronting St Ann Place is not located within a flood district (Zone X), with that portion of the property fronting West Hall Ave is located in a special flood hazard area, in flood zone AE11. The land has an elevation of approximately 9 feet. (Figure 6) RECOMMENDATION The Planning Department recommends approval of the resubdivision on the condition the St Anthony Street right-of-way revocation is approved by the City Council and that the creation of one single lot will comply with all other subdivision requirements. PC Page 2 of 11 S24-06 Distributed June 11, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander Figures Figure 1. Location Aerial PC Page 3 of 11 S24-06 Distributed June 11, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 2. Street Views PC Page 4 of 11 S24-06 Distributed June 11, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander  Figure 3. Revocation of St Anthony St (email) (see attached) PC Page 5 of 11 S24-06 Distributed June 11, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 3. Revocation of St Anthony Street From: Thomas Schneidau To: stephenduvernay@yahoo.com Cc: Theresa Alexander; Jamie Patterson; mbaham@starcla.org Subject: RE: Revocation of St Anthony Street Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 4:56:31 PM Steve, Thank you for your email and I am sorry I have been unable to respond sooner. We have been in the middle of our budget prep for next year… I was able to review the documents we had access to concerning this matter. While it looks like there was some attempt to close that undeveloped ROW, I don’t see a clear revocation by the City (even if that was the intent way back when). We actually have some state legislation pending that makes it easier for Slidell to do these sorts of revocations. That should (fingers crossed) be signed into law soon. Once that take place, I am not opposed to asking the council to recognize a clear revocation of that undevelped ROW. As a practical matter, it seems to me to be unusable by the City regardless. We will circle back once we know an effective date for that legislation. Best, Thomas Schneidau From: Stephen Duvernay <stephenduvernay@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2024 10:05 AM To: Jamie Patterson <jpatterson@cityofslidell.org> Cc: Theresa Alexander <talexander@cityofslidell.org>; Mark Baham <mbaham@starcla.org> Subject: Revocation of St Anthony Street You don't often get email from stephenduvernay@yahoo.com. Learn why this is important Jamie: STARC has owned and occupied a facility at 1526 West Hall Avenue for over 45 years. The original acquisition included: several platted lots in Square 14 of Carolyn Park Subdivision, along with a dedicated, but not constructed "St Anthony Street" (see attached 1985 survey). During October of 2018 STARC acquired an adjoining Lot 2A of Square 14 also in Carolyn Park. We recently met with the City Planning Department to consider future expansion of our existing facilities. At the meeting, it was recommended that we re-subdivide all of STARC's properties into a single Lot 5A. It was also noted that; the re-subdivision would provide an opportunity to eliminate the notation "St Anthony St Revoked". Shortly after the meeting, Ms. Erica Smith, in Planning, notified us that there were no City records that indicated that "St Anthony Street" had been revoked. It was recommended that as part of the re-subdivison process,we should request a formal revocation, and coordinate that effort with the adjoining property owner, Mr Mejia. For many years, Mr. Mejia has occupied 10' within the "St Anthony St". STARC is interested in moving forward with an Application to Re-subdivide its property and Revoke "St Anthony St". We have been in-touch with Mr. Mejjia's daughter, Angele Mejia. Ms. Mejia is seeking additional information concerning the proposed revocation. We are requesting a meeting with you; that would include Ms Mejia, to determine if STARC can move forward with revoking its portion of "St Anthony Street" even if Mr. Mejia is not interested. Please provide us several alternate dates and times that would be convenient for you. We will then co-ordinate the meeting with Ms Mejia. To facilitate your consideration of this request, I am enclosing copies of a 1985 survey and the proposed re-sub plat. Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated. Steve Duvernay (985) 960-0781  Figure 4: Proposed Resubdivision (See attached) PC Page 8 of 11 S24-06 Distributed June 11, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander  ” Figure 4. Proposed Resubdivision ¾” ” ” “ ” C J.V. Burkes & Associates, Inc. SURVEYING ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL Figure 5: City Zoning PC Page 10 of 11 S24-06 Distributed June 11, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 6: Flood Map (LSU Ag Center) PC Page 11 of 11 S24-06 Distributed June 11, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander