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Metropolitan Council Zoning Meeting Summary - September 17, 2025

Metropolitan Council — Wednesday, September 17, 2025
BodyBaton Rouge, Louisiana
SessionMetropolitan Council
DateWednesday, September 17, 2025
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0:04

Welcome everybody to the Metropolitan Council zoning meeting this Wednesday, September 17th, 2025.

0:09

We're gonna call the meeting to order.

0:11

Ashley, do we have a quorum?

0:12

We have a quorum.

0:14

All right.

0:15

Number one, case two-25, A125, Jefferson Highway to rezone property from transition B1, light commercial, LC1, located on the north side of Jefferson Highway, south of Brandon Drive, Council District 11, Adams, Commission Action, Motion to approve, failed 4-4.

0:31

This item was deferred multiple times.

0:34

Is anyone here wishing to speak on this item?

0:38

See no go to council.

0:40

Motion to delete.

0:42

We have a motion by Councilwoman Adams to delete.

0:44

Do we have a second?

0:45

Second by Councilman Hudson.

0:46

Is there any opposition?

0:48

Motion carries.

0:53

This item needs eight votes.

0:55

PA 5-25-20414 Samuels Road to amend the comprehensive land use plan from agricultural rural to commercial, located on north side of Mount Pleasant Road, Zachary Road, east of Samuels Road.

1:08

Commission action, motion to approve, carried eight zero.

1:11

Anyone here wishing to speak on this item?

1:17

Uh Randy Herring with Derby's Falgo Commercial Real Estate here in Baton Rouge.

1:22

Uh 10455 Jefferson Highway.

1:25

Uh this is a lot that is on Mount Pleasant Road, right near Highway 61, next to the new GMC dealership in Zachary.

1:33

Uh Baton Rouge, but right outside of Zachary there.

1:36

And the this particular lot we're just subdividing it and getting it zoned.

1:41

I have an owner that has wanting to buy it.

1:43

It's under contract now.

1:44

And provided we get the zoning.

1:47

The plan is to build an office warehouse there for a uh commercial tenant that would lease the building, and pretty much that would be it, but just an office warehouse.

1:57

I can answer any question if there's anything.

1:59

That's good.

2:00

Thank you, Randy.

2:01

Anyone else wishing to speak on this item?

2:05

See no go to council.

2:07

Motion by the chair, second by councilwoman Adams.

2:09

Any opposition?

2:11

Motion carries.

2:15

Item three, case 29-25204-14 Samuels Road to rezone from rural to commercial warehouse on property located on north side of Mount Pleasant Zachary Road, East of Samuels Road.

2:25

Council District 100 commission action motion approved carried eight zero.

2:29

This is complement to the previous item.

2:36

You you're welcome, Mr.

2:37

Heron, if you want to, but I think it's the same comments.

2:40

See no go to council uh motion by councilwoman Adams, second by the chair.

2:44

Is there any opposition?

2:46

Motion carries.

2:47

Item 4, TA1-25, Chapter 9, use regulations.

2:51

Unified Development Code Amendment to a revised section 9.5.2 point D.

2:58

Fences and Walls, amending the height and location criteria of fences and walls, allowing for placement closer to a street when other similar fences or walls are located in the same subdivision or when abutting a wider sidewalk or multi-use path.

3:12

Commission action motion to approve carried eight zero.

3:15

Is there anyone here wishing to speak on this item?

3:19

See no go to council.

3:22

Councilman Gold.

3:24

If Ryan or Vance, I mean uh uh I did read the memo, just to talk through it on the microphone.

3:30

It's dealing with heights and setbacks, and if you just explain it, that would be great.

3:35

Certainly.

3:35

This is uh a small text amendment to chapter nine use regulations in regards to adding certain criteria for fences and walls, basically allowing placement closer to a street when other similar fences or walls are located in the same subdivision or when in a budding wider sidewalk or multi-use path already exists.

3:56

This item was brought to our attention by the building official here at the city parish.

4:00

We work closely with his office to develop a small revision that ultimately adds clarity and predictability to this section.

4:07

This item was also sent to the Federation of Civic Associations and the Growth Coalition, both submitted letters of no objection.

4:15

Welcome.

4:18

Motion by Councilman Golday, second by councilwoman Amarosa.

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Summary of Proceedings

Metropolitan Council Zoning Meeting Summary - September 17, 2025

The Metropolitan Council held a zoning meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, to consider several rezoning and land use items. The meeting was called to order with a quorum present. The council took action on six items, including one deferred item that was ultimately deleted.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Case 2-25, A125 (Jefferson Highway): No public speakers.
  • PA 5-25-20414 (Samuels Road): Randy Herring of Derby's Falgo Commercial Real Estate spoke in support, describing the lot as being subdivided for an office warehouse for a commercial tenant.
  • Case 29-25-20414 (Samuels Road): No additional public speakers; applicant considered same comments.
  • TA1-25 (Fences and Walls): No public speakers; Councilman Gold requested staff explanation.
  • Case 27-25 (Gulf South Parkway): No public speakers.
  • Case 28-25 (Comey Drive): Trey Bex, civil engineer for the applicant, spoke in favor, stating the rezoning would make the property more compatible with surrounding residential zoning and that no development plans exist yet.

Discussion Items

  1. Case 2-25, A125, Jefferson Highway: Proposed rezoning from Transition B1 to Light Commercial LC1. Commission action to approve failed 4-4 after multiple deferrals. No public speakers. Councilman Adams moved to delete the item, seconded by Councilman Hudson. The motion carried, requiring eight votes. (Outcome: Deleted)
  2. PA 5-25-20414, Samuels Road: Amendment to the comprehensive land use plan from agricultural rural to commercial. Commission approved 8-0. Council voted to approve unanimously.
  3. Case 29-25-20414, Samuels Road: Rezoning from rural to commercial warehouse. Commission approved 8-0. Council voted to approve unanimously. This was a complement to the previous item.
  4. TA1-25, Chapter 9 Use Regulations: Amendment to UDC regarding fence and wall height and location criteria, allowing closer placement to streets under certain conditions. Commission approved 8-0. Staff explained the amendment was brought by the building official to add clarity. The Federation of Civic Associations and Growth Coalition submitted letters of no objection. Council voted to approve unanimously.
  5. Case 27-25, 1750 Gulf South Parkway: Rezoning from rural to light commercial 3. Commission approved 8-0. Council voted to approve unanimously.
  6. Case 28-25, 6263 Comey Drive: Rezoning from heavy commercial C2 to single family residential A1. Commission approved 8-0. Staff clarified that this is only a zoning change, not a subdivision approval; any future subdivision would require separate planning commission approval. Council voted to approve unanimously.

Key Outcomes

  • Case 2-25, A125 (Jefferson Highway): Motion to delete carried, effectively removing the item from consideration.
  • PA 5-25-20414 (Samuels Road): Approved unanimously.
  • Case 29-25-20414 (Samuels Road): Approved unanimously.
  • TA1-25 (Fences and Walls): Approved unanimously.
  • Case 27-25 (Gulf South Parkway): Approved unanimously.
  • Case 28-25 (Comey Drive): Approved unanimously.
  • All votes were voice votes with no opposition noted except for the first item which was deleted.

Note: The meeting adjourned after the last item.

Meeting Transcript

Welcome everybody to the Metropolitan Council zoning meeting this Wednesday, September 17th, 2025. We're gonna call the meeting to order. Ashley, do we have a quorum? We have a quorum. All right. Number one, case two-25, A125, Jefferson Highway to rezone property from transition B1, light commercial, LC1, located on the north side of Jefferson Highway, south of Brandon Drive, Council District 11, Adams, Commission Action, Motion to approve, failed 4-4. This item was deferred multiple times. Is anyone here wishing to speak on this item? See no go to council. Motion to delete. We have a motion by Councilwoman Adams to delete. Do we have a second? Second by Councilman Hudson. Is there any opposition? Motion carries. This item needs eight votes. PA 5-25-20414 Samuels Road to amend the comprehensive land use plan from agricultural rural to commercial, located on north side of Mount Pleasant Road, Zachary Road, east of Samuels Road. Commission action, motion to approve, carried eight zero. Anyone here wishing to speak on this item? Uh Randy Herring with Derby's Falgo Commercial Real Estate here in Baton Rouge. Uh 10455 Jefferson Highway. Uh this is a lot that is on Mount Pleasant Road, right near Highway 61, next to the new GMC dealership in Zachary. Uh Baton Rouge, but right outside of Zachary there. And the this particular lot we're just subdividing it and getting it zoned. I have an owner that has wanting to buy it. It's under contract now. And provided we get the zoning. The plan is to build an office warehouse there for a uh commercial tenant that would lease the building, and pretty much that would be it, but just an office warehouse. I can answer any question if there's anything. That's good. Thank you, Randy. Anyone else wishing to speak on this item? See no go to council. Motion by the chair, second by councilwoman Adams. Any opposition? Motion carries. Item three, case 29-25204-14 Samuels Road to rezone from rural to commercial warehouse on property located on north side of Mount Pleasant Zachary Road, East of Samuels Road. Council District 100 commission action motion approved carried eight zero. This is complement to the previous item. You you're welcome, Mr. Heron, if you want to, but I think it's the same comments. See no go to council uh motion by councilwoman Adams, second by the chair. Is there any opposition? Motion carries. Item 4, TA1-25, Chapter 9, use regulations. Unified Development Code Amendment to a revised section 9.5.2 point D. Fences and Walls, amending the height and location criteria of fences and walls, allowing for placement closer to a street when other similar fences or walls are located in the same subdivision or when abutting a wider sidewalk or multi-use path. Commission action motion to approve carried eight zero. Is there anyone here wishing to speak on this item? See no go to council.

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