Town Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, February 24, 2016

MINUTES OF THE BRUSLY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 24, 2016

The regular meeting of the Brusly Planning & Zoning Commission was held this date, February 24, 2016, at the Brusly Town Hall. Chair Person Perrault called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
Commissioner Purnell led the Pledge of Allegiance. A roll call determined the following officials present:
Chair Person: Ronda Perrault
Commissioners: Kim LeMoine, Claudette Purnell, Gary Soniat, Jeff Travasos
Absent: Steve Guidry, Steve Perkins

A motion to approve the minutes of December 16, 2015 regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning, as written, was made by Commissioner Purnell and seconded by Commissioner LeMoine. The minutes were approved unanimously.
No meeting was held in January for lack of quorum.

Zoning: None

Planning:
Chair Person Perrault read aloud the Variance Request from Mark Cooper at 382 River Mill Dr. for Non-Compliance – Sec. 19.6 Servitude Encroachment – to build a dog enclosure. Mr. Cooper, of the Iberville Parish Sheriff‘s Department, introduced himself and explained that the kennel he wishes to build is to house his Sheriff‘s Department issued K-9. Mr. Cooper presented the Commission with a sketch showing the position and dimensions of the enclosure. After a brief discussion, Commissioner LeMoine offered a motion to recommend approval to the Town Council; seconded by Commissioner Soniat. The motion passed unanimously.

Chair Person Perrault read aloud the Variance Request from Westside Medical Clinic – Non-Compliance Sec. 18.8 (a) Off-Street Parking – to allow for parking along the Street. Mr. Richard Himel of Ferris Land Design, introduced himself and explained the variance request to the Commission. Dr. Brian Higgins explained that they wanted to allow for more patient parking to accommodate the growing clinic. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Travasos made a motion to recommend the variance to the Town Council; seconded by Commissioner Purnell. The motion passed unanimously.

Other Business: None

Remarks of Personal Privilege: None

Announcements: None

A motion was made by Commissioner Travasos to adjourn; seconded by Commissioner LeMoine. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:43 PM