PUBLISHED January 26, 2012 AND POSTED AT PARISH COMPLEX BY January 30, 2012
AGENDA
ST. TAMMANY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
2012-02-02 AT 6:00PM
ST. TAMMANY GOVERNMENT COMPLEX
21490 KOOP DRIVE, MANDEVILLE, LA.

Call to Order by Honorable Martin W. Gould, Jr., Chairman
Invocation by
Pledge of Allegiance by
Roll Call:
Marty Dean
Dennis Sharp
James A. (Red) Thompson
R. Reid Falconer
Richard E. Tanner
Jacob (Jake) Groby
Martin W. Gould, Jr.
Chris Canulette
E. L. Gene Bellisario
Maureen O'Brien
Steve Stefancik
Jerry Binder
Richard Artigue
Thomas (T.J.) Smith, Jr.

PRESENTATIONS

1. Introduction of the Junior Council Member for February: Mary Grace Kelley. (Binder)

2. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by Government Finance Officers Association. (Gould/Brister)

CONSENT CALENDAR
(PAGES 1 THROUGH 3)

Any items not pulled from the Consent Calendar are automatically approved in whole by one vote. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar are discussed are voted upon individually.

MINUTES

Regular Council Meeting January 12, 2011

Council Committee Meeting January 25, 2012

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
(Public Hearing March 1, 2012 )

1. Ord. Cal. No. 4681 - Ordinance to authorize the Parish President, to acquire certain conservation servitudes for Bedico Creek Preserve. (Gould/Brister) (Postponed 90 days 11/3/2011)

2. Ord. Cal. No. 4703 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 1.933 acres located south of LA Highway 22, east of Moores Road, north of West Causeway Approach from NC-5 (Retail and Service District) to HC-2 (Highway Commercial District). (Ward 4, District 4) (ZC11-12-096) (Zoning Commission Approved 12/6/11) (Gould/Brister) (Tabled 1/12/12)

3. Ord. Cal. No. 4706 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 13,800 square feet located east of Belair Drive, south of US Highway 190 East, Belair Subdivision from A-4 (Single-Family Residential District) to HC-2 (Highway Commercial District).. (Ward 8, District 14) (ZC11-12-100) (Zoning Commission Approved 12/6/11) (Gould/Brister) (Tabled 1/12/12)

4. Ord. Cal. No. 4710 - Ordinance to amend the Parish Unified Development Code, Volume 1 (Zoning), Section 7.02, Sign Regulations, relative to residential subdivision and center median entrance signs to add Community Bulletin Board Signs. (Gould/Brister) (Tabled 1/12/12)

5. Ord. Cal. No. 4718 - Ordinance amending the Parish Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20 Roads and Bridges, Section 20-021.00 Paragraph C, to revise setback requirements for major road right-of-way protection for future expansion and to provide regulations with respect thereto. (Gould)

6. Ord. Cal. No. 4719 - Ordinance amending the Official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 20.96 acres located north of LA Highway 1078, west of LA Highway 25, east of Church Road from A-1 (Suburban District) to A-1-A (Suburban District). (Ward 3, District 3) (ZC12-01-001) (Zoning Commission Approved 1/3/12) (Gould/Brister)

7. Ord. Cal. No. 4720 - Ordinance amending the Official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 62.179 acres located south of East Brewster Road, East of Christwood Blvd. from A-3 (Suburban District) to MD-1 (Medical Residential District). (Ward 1, District 1) (ZC12-01-003) (Zoning Commission Approved 1/3/12) (Gould/Brister)

8. Ord. Cal. No. 4721 - Ordinance amending the Official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 11,400 square feet located north of Lakeview Drive, east of Highway 11, Eden Isles, from A-6 (Multiple Family Residential District) to A-4A (Single Family Residential District). (Ward 9, District 13) (ZC12-01-004) (Zoning Commission Approved 1/3/12) (Gould/Brister)

9. Ord. Cal. No. 4722 - Ordinance amending the Official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 1.5 acres located south of Stephanie Lane, south of Elaine Lane, Ramsey Estates Subdivision from A-2 (Suburban District) to A-2 (Suburban District) & MHO (Manufactured Housing Overlay). (Ward 3, District 3) (ZC12-01-005) (Zoning Commission Approved 1/3/12) (Gould/Brister)

10. Ord. Cal. No. 4723 - Ordinance to authorize the Parish President to acquire certain parcels and dispose of certain parcels for the Hickory Maintenance Barn Site. (Gould/Brister)

11. Ord. Cal. No. 4724 - Ordinance to authorize the Parish President to revocate an Act of Donation for the Veteran's Cemetery Project. (Gould/Brister)

12. Ord. Cal. No. 4725 - Ordinance to extend for an additional six (6) months the moratorium on the receipt of submissions by the Parish Zoning and Planning Commissions, for rezoning or resubdivision of property, not previously applied for, located north of Interstate 12 and abutting or having access to Airport Road, within the unincorporated boundaries of Ward 9, District 11. (Stefancik)

13. Ord. Cal. No. 4726 - Ordinance to extend for an additional six (6) months the moratorium on the issuance of building permits for construction or placement of building structures on any properties within unincorporated St. Tammany Parish abutting, in whole or part, the east side of Tantela Ranch Road and Highway 1077 from Boyd Road to Mcgee Road and which properties use said roadways for purposes of ingress to and egress from said properties. (Ward 1, District 1) (Dean)

14. Ord. Cal. No. 4727 - Ordinance authorizing the Parish to accept the dedication of the streets and roadways situated within the Terra Mariae Subdivision, Phases 1, 2A, and 2B. (Ward 2, District 2) (Sharp)

RESOLUTIONS

 1. Resolution C.S. No. C-3190 - Resolution to concur/not concur with the City of Slidell annexation and rezoning of 2.3299 acres from Parish HC-2 (Highway Commercial District) to City of Slidell C-4 (Highway Commercial District) with municipal address of 58445 Pearl Acres Road, Slidell.  (No. SL2011-05) (Ward 8, District 13) (Gould/Davis) (Tabled 9/1/11, 10/6/11, 11/3/11, 12/1/11 & 1/12/12)

2. Resolution C.S. No. C-3283 - Resolution to appoint _________________as the auditing firm for the fiscal year 2011. (Gould/Davis) (Tabled 12/1/11 & 1/12/12)

3. Resolution C.S. No. C-3301 - Resolution to concur/not concur with the Town of Abita Springs annexation and rezoning of 1.38 acres located on Lots 1 through 10 and Lots 19 through 28 of Abita Springs Terrace, Ponchitolawa Subdivision from Parish HC-2(Highway Commercial District) to Town of Abita Springs C2 (Commercial {with limits} District). (AB2012-01) (Ward 4, District 5) (Gould/Brister (Tabled 1/12/12)

4. Resolution C.S. No. C-3318 - Resolution stating the St. Tammany Parish Council's endorsement of Louisiana SNS Holdings, LLC/Steak N Shake Covington, for participation in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.  (EZ#20111116) (Gould/Brister)

5. Resolution C.S. No. C-3319 - Resolution approving the holding of an election in Recreation District No. 6, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, April 21, 2012, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein. (Gould/Brister)

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
APPEALS

1. Charles Walker appealing the Zoning Commission APPROVAL on November 1, 2011 to rezone 1.5 acres located on the northeast corner of Commercial Drive and Brown’s Village Road from I-1 (Industrial District) to I-3 (Heavy Industrial District). (Ward 8, District 14) (ZC11-10-082) (Applicant: Parish Council by Motion 9/6/11) (Tabled 12/1/11 & 1/12/12)

NOTE:

To concur with Zoning APPROVAL, a simple majority vote is required and introduction of an ordinance.
   
NOTE: To override Zoning APPROVAL, a majority vote of the entire Council is required and adoption of a resolution.


2. Lovelle Blitch on behalf of Marigny Trace Subdivision appealing the Zoning Commission APPROVAL on December 6, 2011 to rezone 17,551 square feet located east of Labarre Street, north of Foy Street from A-4 (Single Family Residential District) to A-4-A (Single Family Residential District). (Ward 4, District 7) (ZC11-12-099) (Petitioner: Joetta K. Goss) (Tabled 1/12/12)

NOTE:

To concur with Zoning APPROVAL, a simple majority vote is required and introduction of an ordinance.
   
NOTE: To override Zoning APPROVAL, a majority vote of the entire Council is required and adoption of a resolution.


3. Applicant Shawn Breaud, Sr. appealing the Zoning Commission DENIAL on January 3, 2012 to rezone 1.6 acres located south of Highway 435, west of Par Street, east of Hillcrest Boulevard from A-3 (Suburban District) to HC-2 (Highway Commercial District). (Wards 6 & 10, District 6) (ZC12-01-006)

NOTE:

To concur with Zoning DENIAL, a simple majority vote is required and adoption of a resolution.
   
NOTE: To override Zoning DENIAL, a majority vote of the entire Council is required and introduction of an ordinance.


4. Applicant Efriam Rothschild appealing the Zoning Commission DENIAL on January 3, 2012 to rezone 2.532 acres located west of Highway 59, north of Casril Drive, south of Parker Drive from A-1 (Suburban District) to HC-1 (Highway Commercial District). (Ward 3, District 5) (ZC12-01-007)

NOTE:

To concur with Zoning DENIAL, a simple majority vote is required and adoption of a resolution.
   
NOTE: To override Zoning DENIAL, a majority vote of the entire Council is required and introduction of an ordinance.


ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
(Public Hearing)

1. Ord. Cal. No. 4637AA - Ordinance to amend the Parish Unified Development Code, Volume I (Zoning), Section 8.01, Minimum Standards for Specific Uses, relative to Cemeteries and Mausoleums. (Gould) (Tabled 9/1/11 & 10/6/11) (Amended and introduced 11/3/11) (Amended, reintroduced and referred to Zoning Commission 12/1/11) (Tabled 1/12/12)

2. Ord. Cal. No. 4688AA - Ordinance to amend the St. Tammany Parish Unified Development Code, Volume I (Zoning), Section 8.02 Land Clearing Permit. (ZC11-09-079) (Zoning Commission Approved 11/1/11) (Tabled 12/1/11) (Amended and Introduced 1/12/12)

3. Ord. Cal. No. 4689 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 1.30 acres located at the southeast corner of LA Highway 1083 & Sanders Road from A-1-A (Suburban District) to PF-1 (Public Facilities District). (Ward 10, District 6) (ZC11-11-087 ) (Zoning Commission approved 11/1/11) (Introduced 12/1/11) (Tabled 1/12/12)

4. Ord. Cal. No. 4690 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 0.88 acre located on the northeast corner of LA Highway 59 & John T. Prats Road from A-1-A (Suburban District) to PF-1 (Public Facilities District). (Ward 10, District 6) (ZC11-11-088) (Zoning Commission approved 11/1/11) (Introduced 12/1/11) (Tabled 1/12/12)

5. Ord. Cal. No. 4691 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 0.34 acre located west of US Highway 11, south of Lone Oak Drive, being 63353 Highway 11, St. Joe, from A-4-A (Single Family Residential District) to MD-1 (Medical Residential District).  (Ward 8, District 14) (ZC11-11-089) (Zoning Commission approved 11/1/11) (Introduced 12/1/11) (Tabled 1/12/12)

6. Ord. Cal. No. 4693 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 1.5 acres located west side of Hickory Drive, east of Pinewood Drive, Hickory Heights, from A-2 (Suburban District) to A-2 (Suburban District) & MHO (Manufactured Housing Overlay). (Ward 6, District 6) (ZC11-11-091) (Zoning Commission approved 11/1/11) (Introduced 12/1/11) (Tabled 1/12/12)

7. Ord. Cal. No. 4700 - Ordinance to amend Parish Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7 Drainage and Flood Control, Article 1, Section 7-002.00, Use of Fill Materials Prohibited, to provide with respect to building site requirements for the Dove Park Subdivision area of special concern. (Introduced 12/1/11) (Tabled 1/12/12)

8. Ord. Cal. No. 4702 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 36,740 square feet located north of Washington Street, west of Fish Hatchery Road, Lacombe Park Subdivision from A-3 (Suburban District) to A-3 (Suburban District) and MHO (Manufactured Housing Overlay). (Ward 7, District 7) (ZC11-11-093) (Zoning Commission Approved 12/6/11) (Introduced 1/12/12)

9. Ord. Cal. No. 4704 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 1.26 acres located west of Cameo Drive, south of Jewel Drive, Lake Vista Estates from A-2 (Suburban District) to A-2 (Suburban District) and MHO (Manufactured Housing Overlay).(Ward 3, District 3) (ZC11-12-097) (Zoning Commission Approved 12/6/11) (Introduced 1/12/12)

10. Ord. Cal. No. 4705 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 1.04 acres located east of Son Moore Road, west of LA Highway 41, Pearl Riverfrom A-4-A (Single-Family Residential District) to A-4-A (Single- Family Residential District) & MHO (Manufactured Housing Overlay). (Ward 8, District 14) (ZC11-12-098) (Zoning Commission Approved 12/6/11) (Introduced 1/12/12)

11. Ord. Cal. No. 4707 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 3.872 acres located north of Williams Road, west of LA Highway 450, Franklinton from A-1 (Suburban District) to A-2 (Suburban District).  (Ward 2, District 3) (ZC11-12-102) (Zoning Commission Approved 12/6/11) (Introduced 1/12/12)

12. Ord. Cal. No. 4708 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 4.72 acres located east of LA Highway 450, north of Ed Williams Road East, Franklinton from A-1 (Suburban District) to A-2 (Suburban District). (Ward 2, District 3) (ZC11-12-103) (Zoning Commission Approved 12/6/11) (Introduced 1/12/12)

13. Ord. Cal. No. 4709 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 13,500 square feet located north side of Oak Drive, east of Maple Drive, River Gardens Subdivision from A-4 (Single Family Residential District) to A-4 (Single Family Residential District) and MHO (Manufactured Housing Overlay). (Ward 8, District 9) (ZC11-12-105) (Zoning Commission Approved 12/6/11) (Introduced 1/12/12)

14. Ord. Cal. No. 4711 - Ordinance to extend for an additional six (6) months the moratorium on the submission and review of Zoning permit applications and Planning Commission review and on the issuance of building permit applications, for the purpose of construction or placement of multi-family structures on property within unincorporated areas of Council District 12. (Introduced 1/12/12)

15. Ord. Cal. No. 4712 - Ordinance to extend for an additional six (6) months the moratorium on the issuance of building permits for construction or placement of building structures on property within a portion of unincorporated Town of Alton Subdivision. (Ward 9, District 14). (Introduced 1/12/12)

16. Ord. Cal. No. 4713 - Ordinance to extend for an additional six (6) months the moratorium on the issuance of building permits for the construction or placement of building structures on property within Dove Park Subdivision. (Ward 4, District 5). (Introduced 1/12/12)

17. Ord. Cal. No. 4714 - Ordinance to enact Parish Code of Ordinances, Article XI, Section 16-160.00 et seq. setting forth Rules and Regulations for the St. Tammany Parish Fishing Pier. (Introduced 1/12/12)

18. Ord. Cal. No. 4715 - Ordinance to amend Ordinance Council Series No. 83-639 (adopted 7/12/1983), Ordinance Council Series No. 96-2513 (adopted 10/17/1996) and Ordinance Council Series No. 97-2575 (adopted 1/16/1997) for amending the boundaries of St. Tammany Parish Lighting District No. 7. (Gould/Brister) (Introduced 1/12/12)

19. Ord. Cal. No. 4716 - Ordinance to authorize the Parish President, to acquire from Louisiana Land Trust and/or Road Home Corporation certain parcels, rights-of-way and/or servitudes. (Introduced 1/12/12)

20. Ord. Cal. No. 4717 - Ordinance to correct the Road and Drainage Inventory to include Country Club Drive Lateral. (Ward 4, District 4) (Introduced Off-the-Floor 1/12/12)

NOMINATIONS

1. Resolution to appoint four (4) members to the Board of Commissioners of St. Tammany Recreation District No. 16. (Burkhalter) (Tabled 8/4/11, 9/1/11, 10/6/11, 11/3/11, 12/1/11 & 1/12/12)

2. Resolution to appoint one member to replace Peter Link (Term Expired) on the Finance Authority of St. Tammany Parish. (Stefancik) (Tabled 9/1/11, 10/6/11, 11/3/11, 12/1/11 & 1/12/12)

3. Resolution to appoint/reappoint nine (9) members to the Parish Planning and Zoning Commissions. (All terms expired 12/31/11) (Nominations: Jay de la Houssaye, Ray Bernie Willie, Martha Cazaubon, James “Jimmie” Davis, III, William B. “Bill” Matthews, Mark Hines, Evelyn Steinham, Dave Doherty, Jr., Richard Dale Mackie, Celeste Quaraishy (Gould)

DISCUSSIONS AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Motion to reconsider Ordinance Council Series No. 11-2646 - Ordinance to authorize the Parish President to purchase or otherwise acquire certain parcels, rights-of-way and/or servitudes located in Little Creek Center Subdivision. (Adopted 12/1/11) (Tabled 1/12/12) (Gould)