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City of Slidell, Louisiana Planning Commission Agenda September 16, 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 August 19, 2024 4. Public Hearing a. S24-12: A request for a Final Plat to subdivide Two lots with 1.521 acres; located at 989 Florida Ave; identified as a Lot 1-A and a Parcel of Land containing 0.552 acre; into One lot to be identified as Parcel Lot 1-A-2. b. S24-13: A request for a Final Plat to subdivide One lot with 2.882 acres; located at 1411 Gause Blvd at Eastwood Drive; identified as a parcel of land; into Two lots to be identified as Parcel A and Parcel B. 5. Other Business a. 6. General and Public Comments a. 7. Adjournment The next Planning Commission meeting will be October 21, 2024. Planning Commission Agenda for September 16, 2024 Page 1 of 1  City of Slidell, Louisiana Planning Commission Minutes August 19, 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 Staff Present Not Present Richard Reardon, Chair Gayle Green Danny McElmurray, Planning Director Landon Washington, Vice Chair Erica Smith, Planning Secretary Chad Duffaut, Jr. Sandy Hicks Michael Newton Eric Shives 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Minutes. Motion by Commissioner Duffaut to approve minutes of July 15, 2024 as written; Commissioner Hicks seconded. A vote of 6 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTAIN approved the minutes. 4. Public Hearing a. S24-08: A request for a Final Plat to subdivide twelve lots with one acre; at 154 Spanish Court located north of Old Spanish Trail at the north line of Central Park, Section A; identified as Lots 1 through 10, and Lots 53 through 55, in Square 2 of Central Park Subdivision; into three lots (Lot 1A, Lot 5A, and Lot 7A). Introduced by Director McElmurray. The property owners were present to answer questions by the Commission. Director McElmurray informed the Commission about a revision to the Staff Report, correcting the lot numbers 55, 56 and 57 to 53, 54 and 55. Commissioner Shives made a motion to approve, seconded by Commissioner Duffaut. A vote of 6 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTAIN approved S24-08. b. A24-05: A request to annex property located at 2022 Nellie Drive; identified as Lots 12, 13 and 14, Square 8 of Pine Forest Subdivision; into the City of Slidell. Introduced by Director McElmurray, who recommended approval. There were no property owners nor anyone from the public wishing to speak. The Commission had no questions. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve, seconded by Commissioner Shives. A vote of 6 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTAIN approved A24-05. Planning Commission Minutes for August 19, 2024 Page 1 of 2  c. A24-06: A request to annex a vacant parcel of land containing 33.147 acres identified as St. Tammany Parish Tax Parcel 109142 located along the north side of the right-of-way line of Gause Blvd West (Hwy 190W), approximately 655 feet west of Northshore Blvd, into the City of Slidell with a proposed zoning of A-8 High Density Urban. Introduced by Director McElmurray. The development team was present for discussion and to answer questions by the Commission. Several Parish residents of the neighboring area were also present to express concerns and ask questions. Director McElmurray suggested that item be deferred until a workshop can be scheduled for further discussion about each issue with the development as proposed. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to defer until further notice from the Planning Department. Commissioner Shives seconded. A vote of 5 YAYS, 1 NAY, 0 ABSTAIN deferred A24-06. 5. Other Business a. S24-10: A request for a Final Plat to subdivide six lots at 600 Gause Blvd West located in Northside Subdivision, identified as Lots 1, 2 and 3, and Lots 22, 23 and 24 Square 11, Into Lots 1 A and 22A. Introduced by Director McElmurray. No property owners or representatives were present, nor was anyone from the public wishing to speak. After brief discussion between the Commission and Director McElmurray, a motion was made by Commissioner Shives to approve, seconded by Commissioner Duffaut. A vote of 6 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTAIN approved S24-10. b. Unified Development Code Update Director McElmurray gave the Commission a brief update on the UDC. 6. General and Public Comments. There were none. 7. Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m. on a motion by Commissioner Shives, seconded by Vice Chair Washington, and a vote of 6 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTAIN. Planning Commission Minutes for August 19, 2024 Page 2 of 2  Staff Report Case No. S24-12 Subdivision of Two Lots into One Lot of Record with an area of Planning Department 1.521 Acres at 989 Florida Ave 985.646.4320 | 250 Bouscaren St, Ste 203, Slidell, LA 70458 | planningdept@cityofslidell.org | myslidell.com Location: 989 Florida Ave (Figure 1) Owner(s): St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District 2, d/b/a Slidell Memorial Hospital Applicant: Sandy Badinger, Owner Representative Zoning: C-2 Neighborhood Commercial Future Land Use: Community Facilities (Figure 2) Request: Resubdivision of Lot 1-A and 0.553 acres INTO Lot 1-A-2, Square 58, Brugier Addition to the Town of Slidell, in Sections 10 & 11, Township 9 South, Range 14 East, City of Slidell Planning Commission: September 16, 2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Planning Department recommends APPROVAL. FINDINGS 1. The petitioned property is vacant land currently being used as a Construction Laydown Yard for Hospital improvement (Figure 3). It is zoned C-2. 2. The applicant proposes to combine two lots into one lot (Lot 1-A-2) (Figure 4). The purpose of combining properties is for use as parking for Slidell Memorial Hospital employees, nurses and doctors. (Table 1) Table 1. Dimensions of Current and Proposed Lots Lots Fronting Street Width (ft.) Area (sq. ft.) Lot 1-A 11th St 140.6 42,166.08 0.552 ac Parcel Florida Ave 150.51 24,045.12 Lot 1-A-2 Florida Ave 450.51 66,260 3. The C-2 zoning district, when adjacent to any residential zoning and/or use requires a minimum setback along the adjacent property line to be 25 feet. 4. Subject property forms the southeast corner of 11th St at Florida Ave and is currently zoned C-2. (Figure 1). 5. There is public water available within the property along the west historic property line of the 0.553- acre parcel (Figure 5). PC Page 1 of 5 S24-12 Distributed September 10, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander 6. The property is located in a special flood hazard area, in flood zone AE11. The land has an elevation of approximately 11.0 feet. FIGURES Figure 1. Location and Zoning Aerial Figure 2. Future Land Use Map (Comp Plan 2040) PC Page 2 of 5 S24-12 Distributed September 10, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 3. Street View (Google Dec. 2022) Figure 4. Proposed Resubdivision Map (Lot 1-A-2) SEE NEXT PAGE PC Page 3 of 5 S24-12 Distributed September 10, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander  ” ” ” ” ” C J.V. Burkes & Associates, Inc. SURVEYING ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL Figure 5. City Utilities (Water Line) PC Page 5 of 5 S24-12 Distributed September 10, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander  Staff Report Case No. S24-13 Subdivision of One Parcel into Parcels A (1.386 ac) at 1411 Gause Blvd, Planning Department and B (1.496 ac) along Englewood Drive 985.646.4320 | 250 Bouscaren St, Ste 203, Slidell, LA 70458 | planningdept@cityofslidell.org | myslidell.com Location: 1411 Gause Blvd (Figure 1) Owner/Applicant: Michael Hingle Associates Zoning: C-4 Highway Commercial Future Land Use: Commercial (Figure 2) Request: Resubdivision of a 2.882 Acre Parcel into Parcels A & B in Section 11, Township 9 South, Range 14 East, City of Slidell Planning Commission: September 16, 2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Planning Department recommends APPROVAL. FINDINGS 1. The petitioned property is partially developed land with Hancock Bank building and drive-thru facility at 1411 Gause Blvd, and an undeveloped forested area fronting on Englewood Drive (Figure 3). It is zoned C-4. (Figure 4) 2. The applicant proposes to create two parcels, Parcel A (1411 Gause) and Parcel B (Englewood Dr property) (Figure 5). The purpose of splitting the property is for a sale of the Englewood parcel. (Table 1) Table 1. Dimensions of Current and Proposed Lots Lots Fronting Street Width (ft.) Area (sq. ft.) Hingle Parcel Gause Blvd 164.30 125,540 Parcel A Gause Blvd 163.30 60,374 Parcel B Englewood Dr 225.72 65,166 3. The C-4 zoning district, when adjacent to any residential zoning and/or use requires a minimum setback along the adjacent property line to be 25 feet. 4. There is public water and sewer available at the Gause Blvd parcel (Parcel A) located within a 15-foot utility easement. Public water and sewer will have to, when developed, connect to the nearest utility line approximately 225 ft along Gause Blvd (Figure 6). 5. The property is not located in a special flood hazard area, in flood zone X. PC Page 1 of 6 S24-13 Distributed September 10, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander FIGURES Figure 1. Location and Zoning Aerial PC Page 2 of 6 S24-13 Distributed September 10, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 2. Future Land Use Map (Comp Plan 2040) Figure 3. Street View (Google Dec. 2022) PC Page 3 of 6 S24-13 Distributed September 10, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 4. City Zoning Map Figure 5. Proposed Resubdivision Map (Parcels A & B) SEE NEXT PAGE PC Page 4 of 6 S24-13 Distributed September 10, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander  ” “ — ” ” ” ” “ ” ” ” C J.V. Burkes & Associates, Inc. SURVEYING ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYED BY: SEAN M. BURKES LA REG. No. 4785 Figure 6. City Utilities (Water and Sewer Lines) PC Page 6 of 6 S24-13 Distributed September 10, 2024 Prepared by T Alexander