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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - September 15, 2025

Planning Commission — Monday, September 15, 2025
BodyBaton Rouge, Louisiana
SessionPlanning Commission
DateMonday, September 15, 2025
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0:05

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

0:06

And thank you for joining us for tonight's planning and zoning commission meeting.

0:11

At this time, we will have a roll call.

0:12

Mr.

0:13

Holcomb.

0:14

Chairman Washington.

0:15

Vice Chairman Grout.

0:17

Here.

0:17

Commissioner Addison.

0:19

Commissioner Boyd.

0:21

Commissioner Brunell.

0:23

Here.

0:24

Commissioner Coleman.

0:26

Commissioner Eller?

0:28

Here.

0:28

Commissioner Fowler.

0:30

Here.

0:30

And Commissioner Scrogs.

0:32

Here.

0:32

We have a core.

0:34

Thank you.

0:35

We'll move on to the approval of the minutes for the August 18th meeting.

0:41

Is there a motion to approve the minutes for the August 18th meeting?

0:45

August 18th meeting.

0:49

Then moved by Commissioner Boyd.

0:51

I'm sorry.

0:54

Never mind.

0:55

And seconded by Commissioner Scrogs, I'm sorry.

1:03

I told you I'd do that to you.

1:06

Are there any objections to approving the meeting minutes?

1:10

Seeing none, those meet those minutes have now been approved.

1:14

This time I will I will read in the rules for conducting public hearings.

1:18

This is a public hearing.

1:20

Any interested members of the public who wish to comment on an item in this from this agenda may comment in person at City Hall 222 St.

1:28

Louis Street, third floor, room 348 during the meeting.

1:32

Members of the public desiring to speak on a particular item should refer to a meeting agenda and complete necessary information prior to the meeting by filling out a request to speak card indicating which item you wish to speak on and place it in the designated uh location prior to the meeting.

1:50

Applicant and applicant's representatives for the proposal will speak first for a total of or combined a period of not to exceed 15 minutes.

1:59

Proponents will speak and then the opponents.

2:02

Each speaker will not be allowed more than three minutes.

2:05

Speakers are requested to limit their remarks by avoiding duplication in their presentations.

2:10

Applicants will be allowed for a total minute of five minutes for rebuttal.

2:15

Opponents will not be allowed to rebut.

2:18

Items placed in the consent agenda by the planning commission staff will not have any time allocated for speaking unless there is a member of the public at the meeting who wishes to speak on an item.

2:29

In such cases, the proposal will follow the standard procedure.

2:33

We can now move on with the consent agenda.

2:35

Mr.

2:35

Baldwin.

2:37

Consent items for withdrawal.

2:39

Item six, TND 107, phase 1D, RUZAN, final development plan revision.

2:45

For proposed modification to low density detached single family residential lots to create townhome lots on property located on the south side of Perkins Road, east of Glasgow Avenue.

2:56

Consent items for approval.

2:58

Item two, case 3025, 11954, Corsey Boulevard, to rezone from rural to light commercial one LC1 on property located on the south side of Corcy Boulevard, west of Scarlet Oak Boulevard.

3:10

Item three, case 3125, 9770, Cortana Place, to rezone from Commercial Alcoholic Beverage, Barn Lounge, CAB2 to Heavy Commercial 2, HC2, on property located on the south side of Cortana Place, east of Airline Highway.

3:25

Item 4, case 3225, 4866 Government Street to rezone from Light Commercial C One to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage Bar and Lounge, CAB2 on property located on the south side of Government Street west of BM Bill Street.

3:40

Item 7, TND 107, phases 6B, 7, and 11, Rosan final Development Plan.

3:46

Proposed low density single family residential and townhouse lots on property located on the south side of Perkins Road, east of Glasgow Avenue.

3:54

Planning Commission staff certifies that all of these items are consistent with the comprehensive plan and unified development code.

4:02

You've heard all the items that have been placed in the consent agenda and will now be taken with one vote.

4:07

Are there any members of the planning commission who have an item they would like to be pulled from the consent agenda and heard as part of the regular agenda?

4:15

Are there any members of the public present who would like to speak on an item from the consent agenda?

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Summary of Proceedings

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - September 15, 2025

This meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was held on September 15, 2025, at City Hall, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge. The meeting included roll call, approval of previous minutes, a consent agenda with multiple items, one regular agenda item (zoning case 3325), and recognition of an employee of the month. All items on the consent agenda were approved unanimously, and the regular agenda item was also approved after a public hearing.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of August 18, 2025 Minutes: Motion by Commissioner Boyd, seconded by Commissioner Scrogs. Approved without objection.
  • Consent Agenda Items: All items were certified consistent with the comprehensive plan and unified development code. A single motion by Commissioner Addison, seconded by Commissioner Scrogs, approved the following:
    • Item 6: TND 107, Phase 1D, RUZAN – final development plan revision for modification of lots on Perkins Road.
    • Item 2 (Case 3025): Rezone 11954 Corsey Boulevard from rural to light commercial (LC1).
    • Item 3 (Case 3125): Rezone 9770 Cortana Place from CAB2 to heavy commercial (HC2).
    • Item 4 (Case 3225): Rezone 4866 Government Street from LC1 to CAB2.
    • Item 7: TND 107, Phases 6B, 7, and 11, RUZAN – final development plan for single-family and townhouse lots.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public spoke during the consent agenda or on the regular agenda item. The Planning Commission office had received three messages in opposition to Item 5, but no opponents appeared to speak.

Discussion Items

  • Item 5 – Zoning Case 3325 (6800 Burbank Drive): Applicant Charles Glanley Jr., represented by Bo Booty of Center Line Engineering, requested rezoning from rural to HC2 (heavy commercial) along Burbank Drive and A32 (medium-density multifamily residential) for the rear portion. The applicant noted that a future land use amendment to compact neighborhood and commercial had been approved the previous year. Staff certified the request met criteria. No commissioners or public raised questions. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Scrogs, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, and passed without objection.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent agenda approved (unanimous).
  • Zoning Case 3325 approved (unanimous).
  • Employee of the Month: Commissioner recognized Mishanka Taylor, Senior Administrative Specialist, for her work coordinating public hearing tasks, including advertisements, notifications, and meeting minutes.
  • Next meeting: Scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. And thank you for joining us for tonight's planning and zoning commission meeting. At this time, we will have a roll call. Mr. Holcomb. Chairman Washington. Vice Chairman Grout. Here. Commissioner Addison. Commissioner Boyd. Commissioner Brunell. Here. Commissioner Coleman. Commissioner Eller? Here. Commissioner Fowler. Here. And Commissioner Scrogs. Here. We have a core. Thank you. We'll move on to the approval of the minutes for the August 18th meeting. Is there a motion to approve the minutes for the August 18th meeting? August 18th meeting. Then moved by Commissioner Boyd. I'm sorry. Never mind. And seconded by Commissioner Scrogs, I'm sorry. I told you I'd do that to you. Are there any objections to approving the meeting minutes? Seeing none, those meet those minutes have now been approved. This time I will I will read in the rules for conducting public hearings. This is a public hearing. Any interested members of the public who wish to comment on an item in this from this agenda may comment in person at City Hall 222 St. Louis Street, third floor, room 348 during the meeting. Members of the public desiring to speak on a particular item should refer to a meeting agenda and complete necessary information prior to the meeting by filling out a request to speak card indicating which item you wish to speak on and place it in the designated uh location prior to the meeting. Applicant and applicant's representatives for the proposal will speak first for a total of or combined a period of not to exceed 15 minutes. Proponents will speak and then the opponents. Each speaker will not be allowed more than three minutes. Speakers are requested to limit their remarks by avoiding duplication in their presentations. Applicants will be allowed for a total minute of five minutes for rebuttal. Opponents will not be allowed to rebut. Items placed in the consent agenda by the planning commission staff will not have any time allocated for speaking unless there is a member of the public at the meeting who wishes to speak on an item. In such cases, the proposal will follow the standard procedure. We can now move on with the consent agenda. Mr. Baldwin. Consent items for withdrawal. Item six, TND 107, phase 1D, RUZAN, final development plan revision. For proposed modification to low density detached single family residential lots to create townhome lots on property located on the south side of Perkins Road, east of Glasgow Avenue.

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