The Mayor and Council of the City of Gretna met this day on

The Mayor and Council of the City of Gretna met this day on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 5:35
p.m., in Regular Session with the following members present: Mayor Belinda C. Constant; Council
Members Wayne A. Rau, Milton L. Crosby, Joseph A. Marino III, Mark K. Miller, Jackie J. Berthelot.
Absent: None
Opening Prayer/Pledge of Allegiance
Councilman Rau offered a prayer upon the opening of the meeting; therefore the Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Girls Scout Troop 40401 - Katharine Klutz, Troop Co-Leader.
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Notice of the Meeting
Notice of the scheduled meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Gretna was published in
the official journal on Wednesday, December 2, 2015; and posted on the Gretna City Hall Bulletin Board on
Friday, November 13, 2015.
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Amend Agenda
On motion by Councilman Rau and seconded by Councilman Crosby, IT WAS
RESOLVED to amend the meeting Agenda to add one presentation relative to the 9-10 Girls
Volleyball Westbank Champions; and to add one ordinance for introduction: An ordinance amending the
Gretna Code of Ordinances, Section 102-33. - Nonconforming uses - paragraph (c) Alterations, and the same
were unanimously approved.
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Opening Remarks by the Mayor.
Mayor Constant made an official announcement that Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the
Gretna City Hall, 740 Second Street, 2nd Floor Council Chambers, Gretna, Louisiana, the Mayor and City
Council of the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling
an election to be held in the City of Gretna to authorize the levy of an ad valorem tax. This is a fire protection
millage scheduled to be on the ballot for the Special Election of April 9, 2016.
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Presentation(s):
9-10 Girls Volleyball Westbank Champions.
Mrs. Amie Hebert officially made an announcement and special presentation to the 9-10 Girls
Volleyball Westbank Champions at the Westbank Championship. It is an honor because it is the first time on
over a decade. Jackets and Certificates of Recognition were extended to the winning team and their respective
coaches Bryan and Jennifer Cannon; Madeline Graff, Kadence Cannon, Cameron Buras, Zoe Wilson, Rylie
Miller, Emma Kruse, Emily Stein and Madison Falgout.
Councilman Miller recognized Bryan and Jennifer Cannon for their time and efforts in coaching the
team; because without volunteers like them it could not be done.
Request for Qualification(s) received:
Downtown Drainage Project Design & Engineering - Matthew Martinec, Special Projects Coordinator
On motion by Councilman Rau and seconded by Councilman Crosby, IT WAS RESOLVED to
accept that Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc. and Dana Brown and Associates as a team would be the qualified design and
engineering professionals for the Downtown Drainage Project for Design & Engineering and the same was
approved by the following vote:
Yeas: Councilmen Rau, Crosby, Marino, Miller and Berthelot
Nays: None
Absent: None
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Request for Proposal(s) received:
Administrative Consulting Services for the (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Program. Mr. Matthew Martinec,
Special Projects Coordinator
December 9, 2015
On motion by Councilman Rau and seconded by Councilman Crosby, IT WAS RESOLVED to
accept the sole Request for Proposals of Hunt, Guillot & Associates, LLC as the Administrative Consulting
Services for the (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Program and the same was approved by the following vote:
Yeas: Councilmen Rau, Crosby, Marino, Miller and Berthelot
Nays: None
Absent: None
It was noted that the State still has to approve on the request for proposal that was received.
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5th Street Streetscape Improvements, Public Workshop - Matthew Martinec, Special Projects Coordinator
Mr. Martinec announced that a special workshop has been scheduled for January 7, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at 740 2nd
Street, Gretna City Hall, 2nd Floor Council Chambers. At the workshop will discuss stages of feasibility study for
streetscape improvements on Fifth Street (Richard Street to Franklin Street). Been exploring the possibilities with the
assistance of Regional Planning Commission (Dana Brown and the city) to see what kind of improvements can be made
along that public right-of-way and are seeking public input to help refine the proposal as the city seeks federal
transportation dollars for this project.
Councilman Marino expressed it would be an amazing transformation. Congratulation expressed to Mr.
Martinec on his new position as Adjunct Professor with Tulane University.
Mayor Constant expressed thank you to Mr. Matthew Martinec for his hard that is now paying off.
Bids received for the following:
Race Track Detention Pond, Phase II - William Bane, City Engineer (Dec. 2, 2015)
On motion by Councilman Rau and seconded by Councilman Berthelot, IT WAS RESOLVED and upon the
recommendation of Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc. to accept the low responsive bid of Hard Rock Construction, L.L.C. in the
amount $145,000 for the Race Track Detention Pond, Phase II Project, and the same was approved by the
following vote:
Yeas: Councilmen Rau, Berthelot, Crosby, Marino and Miller
Nays: None
Absent: None
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New Business recognition(s):
New Orleans Barbell Club (64 Westbank Expressway) – Gavin Johnson, Owner
Councilman Berthelot (District 4) read aloud and presented the Certificate of Appreciation
acknowledging and welcoming the New Orleans Barbell Club (64 Westbank Expressway) as a new business
to the City of Gretna. Mr. Gavin Johnson briefed on the activities of the business, and thanked the City of
Gretna for recognizing and welcoming his business into the community.
Champagne Travel (405 Huey P. Long Avenue) Page Champagne / Joycelyn Champagne, Owners
Councilman Marino (District 2) read aloud and presented the Certificate of Appreciation
acknowledging and welcoming the Champagne Travel (405 Huey P. Long Avenue) as a new business to the
City of Gretna. Miss Page Champagne briefed on the activities of the business, and thanked the City of Gretna
for recognizing and welcoming their business into the community.
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Variance Request(s):
1625 Lafayette Street - Race Track Petroleum Inc., Owner (John Thompson, Applicant)
For: Additional signage for interior and facade remodel. (District 4)
This matter was deferred.
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502 Lavoisier Street - Charles K. and Katherine Billings, Applicants –
For: 3-Feet rear yard setback (shed). (District 2)
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Mrs. Azalea Roussell, Planning & Zoning Officer provided the variance report as follows:
Factual Background
Municipal Address: 502 Lavoisier Street
Legal Description: Lot 20A, Square 21, Mechanickham Subdivision
Applicant: Mr. Charles and Katherine Billings
Historic District: Gretna-Mechanickham
Council District: 2
The subject property is zoned Single Family Residential, (R-1) and contains a single family dwelling
located in the Gretna-Mechanickham Historic District.
The applicant received a Stop Work Order because no building permit had been obtained for the
partially constructed accessory structure.
A building permit application was thereafter applied for to construction an accessory structure (shed).
The application was reviewed by and received a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic District
Commission for aesthetics and materials.
The applicants are requesting to allow the partially constructed accessory building’s footprint, which is
located on the side and rear yard property lines to remain.
A variance is being requested to Gretna Code of Ordinances, Sec. 102-123. – Regulation of Accessory
Buildings:
2) Accessory buildings may be built in a required rear yard but such accessory buildings shall not
occupy more than 40 percent of the required rear yard and they shall not be located less than five
feet from either side or rear lot line in residential districts.
Section 102- 60. Approval Standards.
(a) General. In the consideration of all appeals and all proposed variances and/or exceptions, under the terms of
this chapter, the city council shall not grant approval unless it makes a finding, based upon the evidence presented to it,
that each case shall indicate all of the following:
(1) The approval, if granted, will not cause any diminution or depreciation of property values of any surrounding
property or will not alter the essential character of the locality.
(2) The approval, if granted, will tend to preserve and advance the prosperity and general welfare of the
neighborhood and community.
(3) The approval, if granted, will not be detrimental to the public welfare or seriously affect or be injurious to
other property in which the property is located, in that it will not: impair an adequate supply of light and air; or increase
substantially the congestions in the public streets, create a traffic hazard, or permit inadequate parking; or increase the
danger of fire; or substantially affect or overburden existing drainage or sewerage systems; or otherwise endanger the
public safety; or cause serious annoyance or injury to occupants or adjoining premises by reason of emission of odors,
fumes, gases, dust, smoke, noise, vibration, light or glare, or other nuisances.
(4) A physical hardship with special conditions and circumstances exists which are peculiar to the land,
structure, or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures, or building in the same zoning
district; and the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the intentional actions of the applicant or any
person who may have or had interest in the property; and the strict adherence to the regulation for the property would
result in a demonstrable hardship upon the owner as distinguished from mere inconvenience.
(5) Literal interpretation of the provisions of this chapter would deprive the applicant of rights commonly
enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of this chapter; and granting the variance requested will
generally not confer on the applicant any special privilege which is denied by this chapter to other lands, structures, or
buildings in the same district similarly situated; and the purpose of the variance is not based exclusively upon a desire to
serve the convenience or profit of the property owner or other interested party.
Applicant’s Hardship
The applicant submitted a hardship letter asking that this variance be granted based upon the contents of their
letter.
Analysis
The accessory structure is located on the side and rear yard property lines, abutting the 6 foot wooden
sight obscuring fence. In addition the dimensions of the structure occupy more than 40% of the required rear
yard.
The property was posted with a “Variance Applied For” sign on October 31, 2015. The City received
4 calls in opposition to this variance.
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Recommendation
This particular case does not satisfy all of the above listed approval standards that must be met for a
variance to be granted. I call particular attention to approval standard number (3). The approval, if granted,
would be detrimental to surrounding structures with regard to fire contagion and storm water run- off due to
their close proximity. In addition, approval if granted would set a precedent for accessary structures to be
located on side and rear yard lot lines.
This particular case does not satisfy all approval standards for a variance to be granted; therefore I
cannot recommend that this variance be granted by the Council.
On motion by Councilman Marino and seconded by Councilman Rau, IT WAS RESOLVED to
approve the variance request of 502 Lavoisier Street for 3-feet rear yard setback, and the same was approved
by the following vote:
Yeas: Councilmen Marino, Rau, Crosby, Miller and Berthelot
Nays: None
Absent: None
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Site Plan Review Request(s):
635 Kepler Street - Richard H. Williams, Applicant
For: Addition of office and bathroom. (District 1)
Mr. Will Bane, City Engineer provided a site plan review report for the 635 Kepler Street as follows:
Existing Conditions
The property is currently in use as a tire repair shop and a restaurant. There is existing parking in the
front of the building and a canopy in front of the tire repair shop. The rear of the building is unpaved and used
for storage. There is a fence along the Monroe side, the rear and along the adjoining parking area for a
restaurant at 615 Kepler.
Proposed Site Plan
The submitted site plan proposes to construct an office and a restroom in the rear of the tire repair.
The location is in the unpaved area in the rear. The addition will be 12 feet deep and 20 feet wide. The new
construction and the existing building will be separated by a fire wall. There is a door to the existing building
and a door leading to the rear of the property. The new construction does not encroach to the rear past the
existing building and does not encroach to the side past the existing tire shop.
Comments
According to the City of Gretna’s zoning map, the lot is zoned C-1. There is no minimum size
requirement for a C-1 district.
The required front yard for this zoning is 20 feet. There is no required side or rear yard requirement.
The new addition is in the rear of the building but does not extend past the existing building towards the side
or rear. The proposed development is less than 10,000 sf therefore no drainage calculations are required.
This site plan revision meets the requirements of the Code of Ordinance and is recommended for
approval.
On motion by Councilman Crosby and seconded by Councilman Rau, IT WAS RESOLVED to
accept the Site Plan Review Committee favorable recommendation to approve the site plan review request for
635 Kepler Street for addition of office and bathroom, by the following vote:
Yeas: Councilmen Crosby, Rau, Marino, Miller and Berthelot
Nays: None
Absent: None
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The City Clerk read aloud in its entirety the December 9, 2015 CONSENT AGENDA as follows:
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Meeting Minutes: November 10, 2015 Council Regular meeting.
Event Request(s): None
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Adoption of Ordinance(s) by Consent:
ORDINANCE NO. 4699
An ordinance setting the City of Gretna Legislative Calendar for the
Year 2016, in accordance with the Gretna Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 2. –Administration; Section 2-46. -Legislative Calendar.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Gretna, acting as
legislative authority for the City, that:
The Legislative Calendar for all regular meetings of the Mayor and City Council; and two special
meetings for Capital Projects Review and Capital Outlay Review for the calendar year 2016 is hereby set as
follows:
Day of Week
Date
Time
Wednesday
January 13, 2016
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday
February 10, 2016
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday
March 9, 2016
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday
March 23, 2016
5:30 p.m. Capital Projects Review
Wednesday
April 13, 2016
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday
May 11, 2016
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday
June 8, 2016
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday
July 13, 2016
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday
August 10, 2016
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday
August 24, 2016
5:30 p.m. Capital Outlay Review
Wednesday
September 14, 2016
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday
October 12, 2016
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday
November 9, 2016
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday
December 14, 2016
5:30 p.m.
Provided that a majority of the City Council has voted in favor of this ordinance, this ordinance shall
have the full force and effect of law at midnight on the tenth day following the Clerk's presentment of the
same to the Mayor, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 33:406(c)(2) unless the Mayor returns the
same, unsigned, to the Clerk during that ten-day period.
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ORDINANCE NO. 4700
An ordinance amending Chapter 102 Zoning and Subdivisions, more particularly amending the
zoning classification C-2 (General Commercial District) to permit Automobile sales and to
remove or prohibit automobile sales in BC-2 (Business core District).
WHEREAS, the City of Gretna has interest in the health, safety and welfare of its citizen.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Gretna City Council, acting as legislative authority
for said city that:
Amend Chapter 102 Zoning and Subdivisions, by amending the zoning classification C-2 (General
Commercial District) to permit automobile sales and to remove or prohibit automobile sales in BC-2
(Business core District).
Sec. 102-95. - General commercial district, C-2.
(a)
Description. The C-2 general commercial district is composed of certain land and structures used to
provide for retailing goods and furnishing major services. This district characteristically occupies a larger area
than the neighborhood commercial district since it is intended to serve a greater population and offer a wider
range of services. Full and complete development of all property in this district is of importance so the district
can effectively serve its economic function. These districts are usually located along major thoroughfares and
future expansion should desirably occur as an increase in depth of the district rather than further strip-like
extension along the major thoroughfares.
(b) Permitted uses. In C-2 districts only the following uses of property shall be permitted:
(1) Any use permitted in a C-1 neighborhood commercial district, BC-1 business core district and BC-2
business core district, however, any existing residential use shall be recognized as a nonconforming use.
(2) Reserved.
(3) Amusement enterprises including stage entertainment, bowling alleys, skating rinks and poolrooms.
(4) Animal hospitals and veterinary clinics if any structure used for housing animals is a minimum of
100 feet from any residential district.
(5) Bar rooms, nightclubs and lounges must be located a minimum of 300 feet from any residential
district, measured along the nearest pedestrian walkway at the entrance of the establishment to the residential
district line.
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(6) Bars, nightclubs and lounges provided the following criteria are met:
a.
The structure shall be a minimum distance of 300 feet from the sidewalk of the nearest point of
the property line of any residential district, church, synagogue or school measured to the nearest point
of the premises to be licensed.
b. Density requirements.
1.
The minimum distance between any two bars, nightclubs or lounges shall be 1,000 feet,
measured in a straight line from the property lines without regard to any intervening structures.
2. This minimum distance requirement shall not apply within a multitenant commercial center if
the number of parking spaces required for the new bar, nightclub or lounge is provided.
(7) Convenience stores provided the following criteria are met:
a. Stand-alone convenience store structures shall contain a minimum area of 3,000 square feet.
Convenience store structures developed in conjunction with filling stations shall contain a
minimum area of 2,500 square feet.
b. The minimum distance between any two convenience stores shall be 1,000 feet, measured in a
straight line from the property lines without regard to any intervening structures.
c. Vending machines. No food or drink vending machines shall be permitted to be located on the
exterior of the structure. Permitted vending machines shall not occupy more than ten percent of
the building frontage or 20 feet, whichever is less. Vending machines shall not obstruct
pedestrian walkways and shall maintain a minimum clearance of 44 inches for clear pedestrian
passage. A permit for each vending machine located on the exterior of a structure shall be
obtained from the city to be renewed annually at a cost of $50.00.
d. Litter control. Each day the owner or operator of the convenience store shall collect all litter and
trash originating from and deposited on the site of the convenience store and public property
within 200 feet of any boundary of the property upon which the convenience store is located.
The owner or operator of the convenience store shall provide trash receptacles as required by
solid waste regulations set in Section 82-16 and shall remove all trash from these receptacles on
a daily basis, or more frequently if needed to maintain a litter-free environment, and from the
sidewalk and public right-of-way adjacent to the property upon which the convenience store is
located.
e. Loitering. The owner or operator of the convenience store shall discourage loiterers and ask
persons loitering longer than 15 minutes to leave the area, and shall contact the city police
department for enforcement of applicable trespassing, congregating and loitering laws if persons
requested to leave fail to leave.
(8) Funeral homes, mortuaries, and undertaking establishments.
(9) Garages, public storage and repairs, provided all repair operations, mechanical and body, are
conducted in a building having no opening other than stationary windows and doors, no closer than 100
feet to a residential district. No parts or waste material shall be stored outside the building and damaged
automobiles and/or other vehicles awaiting repair must be stored in an area enclosed with a solid wood
or masonry fence of such height to adequately screen the area from public view (minimum fence height
is six feet).
(10) Hotels.
(11) Laundries employing not more than ten persons (exclusive of drivers or other employees who
spend the greater part of their working time away from the premises).
(12) Laundry and dry cleaning establishments (combined operations) employing not more than 25
persons on the premises, and using only nonflammable solvents.
(13) Milk and ice or other distribution stations, not including manufacturing or bottling.
(14) Ministorage structures. On corner lots the structure must be set back 20 feet from front and side lot
lines abutting the streets, and landscaping and/or approved architectural treatment is to be provided on
the front property line of interior lots and on the side property line of corner lots.
(15) Motels, tourist courts and trailer parks.
(16) Offices.
(17) Radio and television studios and broadcasting stations.
(18) Retail stores and establishments.
(19) Second hand shops provided the following criteria are met:
a.
The structure contains a minimum area of 750 square feet when located within a city
historic district, and a minimum area of 1,000 square feet when located in other areas of the city.
b.
The minimum distance between any two second hand shops shall be 1,000 feet,
measured in a straight line from the property lines without regard to any intervening structures.
(20) Short-term loan stores provided the following criteria are met:
a.
The structure contains a minimum area of 2,000 square feet.
b.
The minimum distance between any two short-term loan stores shall be 3,000 feet,
measured in a radius from the property lines.
c.
All Louisiana State regulations particularly with respect to money lending standards
shall be met. Additionally, short-term loan stores shall post their interest rate for loans clearly near the
entrance of the facility.
(21) Trade, service and repair establishments employing not more than ten persons on the premises
exclusive of route men, drivers and other employees who spend the greater part of their working time
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away from the premises, including printing, electrical, plumbing, bicycle repair, television, radio and
appliance repair and other similar services. All parts and waste material must be stored in an area closed
within a six-foot solid wood or masonry fence to adequately screen the area from public view.
(22) Accessory buildings, warehouses, and other uses customarily pertinent to C-2 commercial uses
may be located on the same lot to provide for storage of articles or materials necessary to conduct the
principal use. These materials must not be stored in an unenclosed area unless there is a six-foot solid
fence surrounding the property adequately screening the area from public view.
(23) Cabinet makers.
(b) Conditional uses.
(1) Automobile, trailer and farm equipment sales (new and used) which are not required to be
enclosed. However, any major mechanical or body repairs must be conducted within a building having
no opening other than stationary windows and doors, located a minimum of 1000 feet from a residential
district. All vehicles on a used car lot must be in operating condition at all times (see Repairs, major,
section 102-3). Customer parking as set forth in Section 102-261 must be provided and minimum front
linear footage must be 50 feet with 20 feet reserved for ingress or egress.
(2) Massage and tattoo parlors.
(3) Hotel, limited service, extended stay, corporate apartment and full service.
(c) Height regulations. No building or structure shall exceed 65 feet in height.
(d) Area regulations.
(1) Yard.
a. Front yard. A 20-foot front yard is required in all C-2 commercial districts.
b. Side yard. A five-foot side yard is required in all C-2 commercial districts, except on the side of a
lot abutting on a residential district, where there shall be a side yard of not less than ten feet. A
corner lot whose rear lot line abuts a residential district shall have a side yard, on the street side,
not less than 20 feet in width.
c. Rear yard. A 15-foot minimum rear yard is required in all C-2 commercial districts, except where a
lot abuts upon a residential district, where there shall be a rear yard of not less than 25 feet.
(2) Lot area. A minimum lot area of 5,000 square feet is required in all C-2 commercial districts.
(e) Offstreet parking and loading requirements. Shall be provided as set forth in 102-261
Sec. 102-93. - Business core district, BC-2.
(b) Permitted uses.
Any residential dwelling provided such dwelling:
a. Is located in a main structure containing nonresidential uses permitted in this district; and
b. Does not exceed 50 percent of the total floor area of the main structure.
Amusement enterprises (indoor), but not to include adult cabarets, massage parlors and poolrooms.
(3) Animal hospitals and veterinary clinics provided any structure used for housing animals is located a
minimum of 100 feet from any residential district.
(4) Bail bond establishments provided the following criteria are met:
a.
The structure contains a minimum area of 750 square feet.
b.
The structure shall be permanent and meet the building code as adopted and amended by the
city and other applicable codes.
(5) Bakeries, retail (see Retail food establishment, section 102-3).
(6) Banks (see Retail services, section 102-3).
(7) Barber and beauty shops (see Retail services, section 102-3).
(8) Bars as accessory uses to other uses such as hotels and restaurants or when located in a main structure
containing two or more of the following uses:
a. Offices;
b. Retail;
c. Hotels; and
d. Theatres;
and further provided that such bar does not exceed 25 percent of the total floor area of the main
structure (see Nightclub, Retail services, Section 102-3.).
(9) Caterers and delicatessens (see Retail food establishment, Retail services, Section 102-3.).
(10) Clinics, but not to include chemical dependency units.
(11) Copying establishments, retail (see Retail services, Retail services, Section 102-3).
(12) Dry cleaners, laundries and collection and distribution stations.
(13) Dressmaking, millinery, tailoring, custom designing and similar professions (see Retail services,
Section 102-3)
(14) Filling stations and service stations, provided the following criteria are met:
a. The station is not within 100 feet of a residential district;
b. That no parts or waste material shall be stored outside the building unless enclosed by fence of
sufficient height and material to adequately screen the area from public view;
c. That damaged vehicles awaiting servicing shall be stored in an area enclosed with a solid wood or
masonry fence of such height so as to adequately screen the area from public view;
d. There shall be a front yard having a depth of not less than 15 feet; and
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e. There shall be a minimum five-foot landscape strip along all property lines, excluding access ways
such as driveways. This landscape strip shall serve as a buffer between adjacent property and shall
consist of turf or ground cover with shrubs and/or trees;
f. All major repair shall be conducted within an enclosed structure (see Repair, major, section 102-3).
(15) Garages for public storage but not for repair.
(16) Health and athletic clubs.
(17) Health care facilities.
(18) Hotels.
(19) Institutions for professional or educational training.
(20) Motels.
(21) Offices.
(22) Parking garages and parking lots.
(23) Radio and television studios and broadcasting stations.
(24) Restaurants and cafeterias.
(25) Retail stores and establishments (see Retail trade, section 102-3)
(26) Retail services and establishments provided that all storage and repair is confined within an enclosed
structure and that all business vehicles are parked within the building or screened from view by a six-foot
wood, masonry or similar type fence.
(27) Taxi and public transit stands.
(28) Wholesale display and sale of merchandise (indoor), except warehousing.
(29) Accessory buildings and uses and warehouses when located on the same lot as a permitted use in this
district, and provided that materials or articles are not stored in an open area outside the building unless the
area is enclosed with a six-foot solid fence to adequately screen the area from public view.
(30) Adult day care facility, provided the following criteria [are] met:
a. A drop off area is provided at grade directly adjacent to the entry door and separate from the parking
area and street for safe and easy loading and unloading of passengers.
b. All applicable city, parish, state, Americans with Disabilities Act and other federal codes are met.
The facility is operated and licensed according to state standards.
Provided that a majority of the City Council has voted in favor of this ordinance, this ordinance shall
have the full force and effect of law at midnight on the tenth day following the Clerk's presentment of the
same to the Mayor, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 33:406(c)(2) unless the Mayor returns the
same, unsigned, to the Clerk during that ten-day period.
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ORDINANCE NO. 4701
An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1945 of the City of Gretna, adopted by the City
Council of the City of Gretna on the 12th day of July 1989, more particularly amending the
zoning classification of Lot 18-A, Square 131, McDonoghville Subdivision, City of Gretna,
Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana, from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial District) TO C-2
(General Commercial District), and directing, authorizing and empowering the Planning
and Zoning Official of the City of Gretna to alter and amend the Official Zoning Map of the
City of Gretna.
Municipal Address: 1615 Hancock Street
WHEREAS, Douglas P. Carole is the owner of Lot 18-A, Square 131, McDonoghville Subdivision,
City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Lot 18-A, Square 131, McDonoghville Subdivision, is designated on the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Gretna as C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial), which said Map forms a part of Ordinance
1945 of the City of Gretna, adopted by the Planning Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Advisory Board has been disbanded by the City Council, and the duties of
the Planning Advisory Board have been allocated to the Planning and Zoning Official and the City Council of
the City of Gretna; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Official of the City of Gretna has cause to duly advertise as
prescribed by law, a public hearing in connection with the zoning reclassification of Lot 18-A, Square 131,
McDonoghville Subdivision, City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the City Council, in accordance with law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Gretna, acting as
legislative authority for said City, that:
SECTION I The zoning classification of Lot 18-A, Square 131, McDonoghville Subdivision, City of
Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, be and it is hereby amended and changes from C-1
(Neighborhood Commercial) TO C-2 (General Commercial District.)
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SECTION II The City Council of the City of Gretna, be and it hereby directs, authorizes and
empowers the Planning and Zoning Official to make the necessary and appropriate changes and amendments
to Ordinance 1945, of the City of Gretna, more particularly to the Official Zoning Map thereof, designating
the above mentioned and described property as C-2 (General Commercial District.)
SECTION III The Mayor of the City of Gretna is made and is hereby empowered, authorized and
directed to sign and execute all acts of documents necessary and proper in the premises to give full force and
effect to this ordinance.
Provided that a majority of the City Council has voted in favor of this ordinance, this ordinance shall
have the full force and effect of law at midnight on the tenth day following the Clerk's presentment of the
same to the Mayor, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 33:406(c)(2) unless the Mayor returns the
same, unsigned, to the Clerk during that ten-day period.
Mrs. Azalea Roussell, Planning & Zoning Officer provided a rezoning report on the property located
1615 Hancock Street:
Rezoning-1615 Hancock Street- (C-1) to (C-2)
Municipal Address: 1615 Hancock Street
Legal Description: Lots 18-A, Square 131, McDonoghville Subdivision
Applicant: Douglas P. Carole Current Zoning District: (C-1) Neighborhood Commercial
Proposed
A vacant 4,700 square feet cement/metal commercial building is located on this lot, which previously
housed an Alternator & Starter Rebuild business. The property is currently zoned Neighborhood Commercial
(C-1). The other adjacent parcels within this square are zoned Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) and
General Commercial (C-2). The proposed use is to open an automobile collision repair shop, adhering to all
applicable city regulations for said business type.
The applicant submitted along with the application three (3) letters of no objection from adjacent
property owners regarding this rezoning request.
Recommendation
The subject property is located within in a square containing mixed land uses. The adjacent parcels are
zoned Neighborhood Commercial District (C-1) to the north, west, southern and eastern portion of the
square. The parcel immediately abutting this property is zoned General Commercial District (C-2) on the
south side .On the east side of Hancock Street where this property is situated, beginning at Solon Street
southbound to Stump Blvd. those parcels are zoned Business Core 2 District (BC-2) and General
Commercial District (C-2), encompassing a commercial land use corridor on this particular section of
Hancock Street.
This rezoning application is recommended for approval.
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ORDINANCE NO. 4702
An ordinance declaring vehicles surplus property, and no longer
needed for public purposes and to authorize sale of said property at a
public auction.
WHEREAS, the City of Gretna has purchase new vehicles to replace old vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of said vehicles has caused the old vehicles to become unnecessary to the
operation of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gretna Police Department has seized certain vehicles pursuant to State and
Federal Asset Forfeiture Laws; and
WHEREAS, any proceeds from any seized vehicles listed in Section 2, shall be used only for the
enforcement of the drug related laws.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council, acting as legislative authority for the
City of Gretna, that:
SECTION 1. The following vehicles are designated surplus property of the City of Gretna and should
be sold at an auction to the highest bidder:
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PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Year
1997
Make
Isuzu
Model
VIN
4S2CK58V9V4317977
Rodeo
SECTION 2. The following vehicles are designated surplus property of the City of Gretna and should
be sold at an auction to the highest bidder:
POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES
Year
2000
2007
2007
2005
2005
2005
2006
2006
2005
2009
Make
Chevrolet
Ford
Ford
Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Ford
GMC
Ford
Ford
Ford
Model
Silverado
Crown Victoria
Crown Victoria
Tahoe
Tahoe
Crown Victoria
Sierra
Crown Victoria
Crown Victoria
Crown Victoria
VIN
1GCEC14V2YZ304785
2FAFP71W67X126222
2FAFP71WX7X126224
1GNEC13V65R232431
1GNEC13V75R165192
2FAFP71WX5X177669
2GTEK13T261101534
2FAFP71WX6X124956
2FAFP71W45X109917
2FAHP71V29X110313
Unit #
39
41
48
83
89
99
103
122
197
270
Provided that a majority of the City Council have voted in favor of this ordinance, this ordinance shall
have the full force and effect of law at midnight on the tenth day following the Clerk’s presentment of the
same to the Mayor, in accordance with Louisiana R.S. 33:406(c)(2) unless the Mayor returns the same,
unsigned to the Clerk during that ten-day period.
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Adoption of Resolution(s) by Consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-073
A resolution authorizing and directing Mayor Belinda C. Constant for and on behalf of
the City of Gretna, Louisiana to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with
Gretna Land Development, LLC relative to the levy, collection, use and application of
a 2% River Express Development Zone Tax and designating an equal amount from the
existing Hotel and Occupancy Tax in the City of Gretna, and dedicating the
incremental increase in ad valorem tax in the River Express Development Zone 1
(REDZ1), State of Louisiana.
WHEREAS, the City of Gretna has an interest in the health, welfare and safety of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 4645 adopted on January 15, 2015, the governing authority of the City
of Gretna, State of Louisiana (the “City”) created the River Express Development Zone 1, City of Gretna,
State of Louisiana (the “District”), in accordance with La. R.S. 33:9038.32; and
WHEREAS, La. R.S. 33:9038.34 permits the City to pledge to the District a portion of the sales and
hotel occupancy taxes received by the City of Gretna and generated within the River Express Development
Zone 1 district.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Gretna City Council, acting as legislative authority
for said city that:
Mayor Belinda C. Constant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a
Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Gretna Land Development, LLC relative to the
levy, collection, use and application of a 2% River Express Development Zone Tax and
designating an equal amount from the existing Hotel and Occupancy Tax in the City of
Gretna, and dedicating the incremental increase in ad valorem tax in the River
Express Development Zone 1 (REDZ1), State of Louisiana.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-074
A resolution authorizing Mayor Belinda C. Constant to execute revised contracts
for the Safe Routes to School program for Infrastructure [State Project No.
H.006524.6 and H.006525.6] and Non-Infrastructure [State Project No.
H.006524.1 and H.006525.1] Projects.
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WHEREAS, the City of Gretna has an interest in the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of the
City of Gretna; and
WHEREAS, for the wellbeing of the citizens of Gretna, this Council authorizes the application and
use of State, Federal and other Grants; and
WHEREAS, the Gretna Safe Routes to Schools program has already provided two years of activities
and instruction in safe walking and bike riding school access; and
WHEREAS, the Safe Routes to Schools program also will provide Infrastructure improvements
[Crosswalks, Sidewalk repair, etc.].
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Gretna, Louisiana, acting
as legislative authority for said City, that:
Mayor Belinda C. Constant is hereby authorized and directed to execute
revised contracts for the Safe Routes to School program for Infrastructure
[State Project No. H.006524.6 and H.006525.6] and Non-Infrastructure
[State Project No. H.006524.1 and H.006525.1] Projects.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-075
A resolution requesting the Gretna City Council to authorize
and direct Mayor Belinda C. Constant to negotiate an
agreement to utilize the existing Gretna Ferry Terminal as a
base for touring riverboats.
WHEREAS, the City of Gretna has an interest in the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of the
City of Gretna; and
WHEREAS, it is the interest of the City of Gretna to promote the economic development and quality
of life aspects of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the future economic development opportunities for the City of Gretna may lie in the
alternative means of transportation to do business and enjoy the cultural aspects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gretna has developed the viability of restaurants, activities and cultural
activities that will attract residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, it is the belief of the City Administration that water borne transportation for the City of
Gretna is vital for economic growth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Gretna, Louisiana, acting as
governing authority of said City that:
The Gretna City Council hereby authorizes and directs Mayor
Belinda C. Constant to negotiate an agreement to utilize the
existing Gretna Ferry Terminal as a base for touring riverboats.
On motion by Councilman Rau and seconded by Councilman Crosby, IT WAS RESOLVED to
approve and adopt all the items read aloud from the Consent Agenda for the December 9, 2015 Council
Regular meeting, by the following vote:
Yeas: Councilmen Rau, Crosby, Marino, Miller and Berthelot
Nays: None
Absent: None
There were no comments from the audience on the matters read from the CONSENT AGENDA.
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Consideration and Adoption of Item(s) Pulled from the Consent Agenda: NONE
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Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance (s):
On motion by Councilman Marino and seconded by Councilman Rau, the following ordinance was
read and adopted section by section and then as a whole by the following vote:
Yeas: Councilmen Marino, Rau, Crosby, Miller and Berthelot
Nays: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE NO. 4703
An ordinance approving the resubdivision of Lot 1, and Part of Lot 2, Square 19,
Village of Mechanickham Subdivision, City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of
Louisiana INTO Lot 1A, Square 19, Village of Mechanickham Subdivision, as per the
plan of survey and resubdivision of Gilbert, Kelly & Couturie, Inc., dated September
28, 2015.
Municipal Address: 550 Huey P. Long Avenue
WHEREAS, Ronnie J. Arcement is the owner of Lot 1, and Part of Lot 2, Square 19, Village of
Mechanickham Subdivision, City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid owner has resubdivided Lot 1, and Part of Lot 2, Square 19, Village of
Mechanickham Subdivision, City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana INTO Lot 1A, Square 19,
Village of Mechanickham Subdivision, as per the plan of survey and resubdivision of Gilbert, Kelly &
Couturie, Inc., dated September 28, 2015 and desires approval of same, all in accordance with ordinances
relative to same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Gretna, acting as
legislative authority for said City, that:
SECTION I: The plan of resubdivision of Lot 1, and Part of Lot 2, Square 19, Village of
Mechanickham Subdivision, City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana INTO Lot 1A, Square 19,
Village of Mechanickham Subdivision, as per the plan of survey and resubdivision of Gilbert, Kelly &
Couturie, Inc., dated September 28, 2015, be and the same is hereby approved.
SECTION II: The Mayor of the City of Gretna is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to sign
and execute all acts, plans and documents necessary and proper in the premises to give full force and effect to
this ordinance.
Provided that a majority of the City of Gretna Council have voted in favor of this ordinance, this
ordinance shall have the full force and effect of law at midnight on the tenth day following the Clerk’s
presentment of the same to the Mayor, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 33:406(c)(2) unless the
Mayor returns the same, unsigned, to the Clerk during that ten-day period.
Resubdivision report by Will Bane, Engineer
Mr. Will Bane, City Engineer provided the resubdivision report for the property at 550 Huey P. Long
Avenue. Reviewed the subject resubdivision request and offered the following observations:
Existing Conditions
The existing properties consist of Lot 1, and Part of Lot 2, Square 19, Village of Mechanickham Subdivision.
On these lots is an existing building, some fencing, a portion of a driveway and a grassed area.
Proposed Re-subdivision
It is proposed to resubdivide the properties into Lot 1A. This new lot will have an area of 5,177.50 sf. The lot
line running down the center of the building will be removed leaving the building on one lot.
Comments
According to the City of Gretna’s zoning map, the lots are zoned C-1. There minimum lot size in a C-1
district for single family residential use is 4,000 square feet. The proposed lot meets this requirement.
According to the City of Gretna’s Code of Ordinances, the front yard requirement for C-1 is 20 feet. The side
yard requirement is 5 feet. The rear yard requirement is 20 feet. The lot line that has been eliminated ran
through the existing building. This has been eliminated. The existing building is roughly 20 feet from the
front property line and 2.25 feet from the side property line. The building is roughly 80 feet from the rear
property line. The yard requirements have not been met but these are existing conditions.
The yard requirements have not been met but the combination of the lots is an improvement. The area
requirements have been met. This resubdivision is recommended for approval.
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On motion by Councilman Marino and seconded by Councilman Rau, the following ordinance was
read and adopted section by section and then as a whole by the following vote:
Yeas: Councilmen Marino, Miller, Rau, Crosby and Berthelot
Nays: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE NO. 4704
An ordinance approving the resubdivision of Lots 3 and 4, and
Part of Lot 2, Square 19, Village of Mechanickham Subdivision,
City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana INTO Lot
3A, Square 19, Village of Mechanickham Subdivision, as per the
plan of survey and resubdivision of R. W. Krebs, L.L.C., dated
October 5, 2015; and revised for resubdivision October 28, 2015.
Municipal Address: 528 Huey P. Long Avenue
WHEREAS, Randy DeLeo is the owner of Lots 3 and 4, and Part of Lot 2, Square 19, Village of
Mechanickham Subdivision, City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid owner has resubdivided Lots 3 and 4, and Part of Lot 2, Square 19, Village
of Mechanickham Subdivision, City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana INTO Lot 3A, Square
19, Village of Mechanickham Subdivision, as per the plan of survey and resubdivision of R. W. Krebs, L.L.C.,
dated October 5, 2015 and desires approval of same, all in accordance with ordinances relative to same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Gretna, acting as
legislative authority for said City, that:
SECTION I: The plan of resubdivision of Lots 3 and 4, and Part of Lot 2, Square 19, Village of
Mechanickham Subdivision, City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana INTO Lot 3A, Square 19,
Village of Mechanickham Subdivision, as per the plan of survey and resubdivision of R. W. Krebs, L.L.C.,
dated October 5, 2015, be and the same is hereby approved.
SECTION II: The Mayor of the City of Gretna is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to sign
and execute all acts, plans and documents necessary and proper in the premises to give full force and effect to
this ordinance.
Provided that a majority of the City of Gretna Council have voted in favor of this ordinance, this
ordinance shall have the full force and effect of law at midnight on the tenth day following the Clerk’s
presentment of the same to the Mayor, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 33:406(c)(2) unless the
Mayor returns the same, unsigned, to the Clerk during that ten-day period.
Resubdivision report by Will Bane, Engineer
Mr. Will Bane, City Engineer provided the resubdivision report for the property at 528 Huey P. Long
Avenue. Reviewed the subject resubdivision request and offered the following observations:
Existing Conditions
The existing properties consist of Lots 3, 4, and Part of Lot 2, Square 19, Village of Mechanickham
Subdivision. On these lots is an existing building, some fencing, a portion of a driveway and a grassed area.
Proposed Re-subdivision
It is proposed to resubdivide the properties into Lot 3A. This new lot will have an area of 7,587.50 sf. The
lot line running down the center of the building will be removed leaving the building on one lot.
Comments
According to the City of Gretna’s zoning map, the lots are zoned C-1. There minimum lot size in a C-1
district for single family residential use is 4,000 square feet. The proposed lot meets this requirement.
According to the City of Gretna’s Code of Ordinances, the front yard requirement for C-1 is 20 feet. The side
yard requirement is 5 feet. The rear yard requirement is 20 feet. One lot line that has been eliminated ran
through the existing building. This has been eliminated. The existing building is 8.5 feet from the front
property line and 5.1 feet from the side property line. The building is roughly 50 feet from the rear property
line. The yard requirements have not been met but these are existing conditions.
The yard requirements have not been met but the combination of the lots is an improvement. The area
requirements have been met. This resubdivision is recommended for approval.
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No voting action was taken by the Council at the December 9, 2015 Council Regular for an ordinance
adopting and enacting a new code for the City of Gretna, Louisiana; providing for the repeal of certain ordinances
not included therein; and providing when such code and this ordinance shall become effective.
This agenda item was motioned and seconded and subsequent discussion ensued. No formal vote was taken
to conclude this item by the Council. Therefore this item remained as unfinished business and carried forward to the
January 13, 2016 Council Regular meeting.
Councilman Marino requested a summary of the substantive changes on the recodification, so that the
public could have adequate notice of the changes prior to adoption.
Mayor Constant assured this matter will be handled appropriately and will be made public at the conclusion
of the project. Recodification and code is an ongoing monthly work; also noted the city attorney works for the city
administration and the council. The administrative level of the Police Department will be working on this
recodification as well.
Mr. Mark Morgan, City Attorney stated this recodification project has been a long process and it is his job to
make sure that the Council is satisfied and will do so.
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Consideration and adoption of Resolution(s): NONE
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Historic District Commission Appeals:
709 Lafayette Street - Jeanne Safley, Applicant
Denial Certificate of appropriateness for 6 over 6 replacement windows. (District 1)
Councilman Crosby stated he visited the site and noticed that most of the windows in the area were
similar; the applicant should be able to change the windows as requested.
Jeanne Safley, Applicant echoed on Councilman Crosby’s comments; informed she ordered 6 over 6
windows because all the rest of the neighborhood had the same, but did not understand the problem.
Mr. Zack Dieterich, Chairman of the Historic District Commission stated that this property has high
visibility (vacant lot); and the 6 over 6 windows historically would not be appropriate because it is a craftsman
style house and there were also concerns by the board that 1) there was no documentation of the deterioration
of the existing windows and 2) would be inappropriate size for the opening of the window and would have to
be boxed in.
Councilman Marino questioned if the applicant was changing the size/opening of the windows. Will
they fit in the same opening?
Miss Safley stated the replacement windows would be the same size.
On motion by Councilman Crosby and seconded by Councilman Rau, IT WAS RESOLVED to
approved the appeal by Miss Jeanne Safley, Applicant; and to grant approval for the 6 over 6 replacement
windows, and the same was approved by the following vote:
Yeas: Councilman Crosby, Rau, Marino, Miller and Berthelot
Nays: None
Absent: None
There were no comments from the public.
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962 11th Street - Eric Guillory, Applicant
29-1/2" reveal on skimming for new structure. (District 2)
Mr. Eric Guillory, Owner explained in depth on the details of the plans when they were submitted to
the Historic District Commission relative to the 29-1/2" reveal on skimming for the new structure. His
contractor pointed out to the committee how the measurements of the plans were made and how they are
derived. The plans were made to FEMA elevations. He was of the opinion that there was a lack of
communication to inform the city inspector of what occurred at the Historic District Commission meeting.
Had a meeting with the building official and city attorney to address this problem; had to to go before the
Historic District Commission again.
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Mr. Mark Morgan, City Attorney cautioned not responding to any comments alluded by Mr. Guillory
that the city has damaged him, that could compromise any defense should he attempt to collect damages.
Councilman Marino stated the reason why people want to build and sell homes in Gretna, is because of
the value you get in the Historic District. Because we do have a Historic District Commission (HDC) and they
take their time to review plans. When plans are submitted and homes are built different than the plans. They
make requirements that you put measurements on because people will build the homes with changes and some
home builders choose not to follow the plans.
In conclusion, Councilman Marino stated that what was built was different from what was on the
original plans. He reviewed it, and it does not look out of proportion, therefore he would move to approve his
appeal. It was built shorter than what the plans called for. In looking at the house as it sits now, and looking
at the dimensions, he believed it should be approved.
Mayor Constant stated that the City Administration respect the job that the Historic District
Commission does. They are architects sitting on the board. The concession has been made by the district
councilman, who has moved for approval.
On motion by Councilman Marino and seconded by Councilman Crosby, IT WAS RESOLVED to
approved the appeal by Mr. Eric Guillory, Applicant and to grant approval of the 29-1/2" reveal on skimming
for new structure, and the same was approved by the following vote:
Yeas: Councilman Marino, Crosby, Rau, Miller and Berthelot
Nays: None
Absent: None
There were no comments from the public.
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REPORTS:
Police Department: None
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City Engineer (Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc.). Mr. William Bane, P. E. provided a monthly Project Status
report dated December 9, 2015, said report uploaded to the Novus agenda as part of the Agenda packet and on
file in the office of the City Clerk.
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Departmental Reports distribution:
Monthly reports dated December 9, 2015 were distributed, to Mayor and Council Members; said
reports are on file in the City Clerk’s Office from the following departments: Public Works Department,
Building Department, Historic District Commission and Code Enforcement.
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Council District Reports:
Councilman Crosby (District 1)
Councilman Crosby commended the city employees who were responsible for the Christmas
decoration in his district for a job well done.
Councilman Marino (District 2)
Councilman Marino commended the city employees and volunteers with the Tree Lighting Ceremony;
it was a great event with the ROTC and the Gretna Fire Department. He and his daughter rode in the trolley
for the first time which was awesome. It was a well done event and is one of the things that really make the
city special.
Councilman Marino stated there was a need to add some lighting at the Mel Ott Multipurpose Center.
The negative comment received was that it was too bright. It should be considered as citywide project
contributing to add some type of lighting system (spot light, directional and dim lights). He requested
procuring cost to do that improvement.
Mayor Constant informed she along with Mrs. Amie Hebert were aware of that concern. Prior to the
concert they tried troubleshooting but had no choice but to leave the bright lights on. Have recommendations;
it would be a matter of cost.
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Councilman Marino recognized Mr. Zack Dieterich as the new selected chairman of the Historic
District Commission for 2016.
Councilman Miller (District 3)
Councilman Miller informed of the 11-12 Boys Football Team who were runner ups at the Parish level
and came in at 2nd Place.
He informed that in a joint effort Councilman Berthelot and he have agreed to do some surfacing under
the swings at Bellevue Park, which is has been completed.
Councilman Berthelot (District 4)
Councilman Crosby thanked the people with Post Back Stage, the Christmas Concert was outstanding.
He also commended everyone involved with the Christmas decorations throughout the city, they look great.
Councilman At Large
Councilman Rau commended everyone involved who helped make the Tree Lighting a success and
believed everyone had a good time.
He informed that the Gretna Economic Development Association (GEDA) is sponsoring a contest for
house decorating. GEDA will be selecting the best decorated house in each district on December 18 and 19.
The best decorated house will receive an award from GEDA.
Mayor Belinda C. Constant
Mayor Constant informed the city officials were invited to see the new Marriott-Courtyard. The
Marriot-Courtyard is open for business and it will be a tremendous asset to this city. She pointed out that the
new Marriott-Courtyard Hotel is located in District 1, congratulations to Councilman Crosby.
Mayor Constant announced that the Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts Theater will be opened on
January 16, 2016, with a public event. Tickets will be available for purchase.
Mayor Constant and Councilman Rau expressed and wished everyone a wonderful new year.
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Introduction of Ordinances:
The following ordinances were read into the record. To be considered for adoption at the January 13,
2016 Council Regular meeting.
A. An ordinance amending the Gretna Code of Ordinances, Section 102-84. - Single-family residential
district, R-1., Paragraph (e) Area Regulations., Sub-paragraph (1) Yard., Paragraph c. Rear yard.
Requested by: Administration
Sponsor: Councilman Marino
B.
An ordinance amending the Gretna Code of Ordinances, Section 102-33. - Nonconforming uses paragraph (c) Alterations.
There were no comments from the public.
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Citizen(s) Addressing the Mayor and City Council:
Mrs. Mary Lou Eichhorn a Gretna resident addressed the Mayor and City Council with concerns
relative to the proposed Monroe Street zoning change to Monroe Street Mixed Use Overlay District
(MSMOD). She thanked and commended Councilman Marino on speaking about transparency and citizen
involvement on the code revision.
Mrs. Eichhorn stated her concerns relative to a “Zoning applied for” sign at Burmaster and Monroe
Streets. She made inquiries and discovered that on August 2015, Ordinance No. 4678 mandating the Monroe
Street Mix Use Overlay district was passed. She vehemently expressed opposition to the commercialization of
a historically and overwhelmingly residential section of Monroe Street. Monroe Street has become more stable
with resident home owners. Do not have safety issues we, would have with vacant businesses. She
commended Chief Lawson for doing his job in keeping the area safe.
The ordinance as written, in the creation of the overlay, furthers commercial intrusion of the
neighborhood that is reversing the trend of becoming more commercial. Historically the neighborhood has
been overwhelmingly residential.
Mrs. Eichhorn was of the belief a “Pandora’s box,” was being opened, compromising the safety and
integrity of the neighborhood and ultimately its marketability. Her neighbors and she had no knowledge
whatsoever that this ordinance was passed; they receive no type of notification.
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Hoped that as the city moves forward with revamping the zoning code, and planning a prosperous
future for our community, that oversights like this not be allowed to continue and that residents would be a
vital part of the decision making process.
Would like for our R-1 status to be respected and would like for the city to carefully introduce a higher
density of commercial development than currently exist on Monroe Street. The types of business permitted in
Ordinance No. 4678, are overreaching and vague. It is wide open for misinterpretation and abuse and as a
homeowner and resident, she asked the city to consider closing the loopholes. Make sure that what happens
going forward in their neighborhood, does not compromise their quality of life and safety.
Mayor Constant explained the zoning change has not been mandated to Monroe Street. It is a zoning
option that was adopted, not a mapping of Monroe Street that was introduced, and it has to be advertised for
60-days to make sure it is a transparent process. There are plans to have a neighborhood meeting. This
ordinance is not up for adoption until February 10, 2016 based on 60 calendar days or maybe March 2016.
Residents will get proper notification via a certified letter, if this should be applied to Monroe Street.
Mr. Mark Morgan, City Attorney rebutted on the allegations made on the issue of the notice provision.
This is a two-step process; the first step is to designate a new zoning classification. That zoning classification
was advertised in accordance with the law. It was advertised in the newspaper as part of this agenda. Before
that zoning classification is applied to any person, there is an additional step, which requires the 60-day notice,
and a certified letter to go out, which has not been sent yet.
The city has done its job in promoting its intentions. The city has met every requirement under the law
and the process itself has made that it would be 90-days before it affects anybody. It is not the Council’s fault
if the neighbors were not aware.
Mrs. Eichhorn stated her concerns were as a homeowner, and it was not her intention to say that
anyone was trying to deceive the residents. She objects vehemently to the zoning overlay on Monroe Street.
She informed when she inquired on the zoning signs, the preamble/title of the ordinance was read to
her; it had specific geographic boundaries.
Mayor Constant explained the ordinance has only been introduced; it has to go before the public and
the city wants the public’s input. This ordinance was brought up by the council in an effort to preserve the
residential integrity; not further the commercial effort. Everyone will have the opportunity to publicly address
their concerns. The letters are addressed and will be mailed out via certified mail to make sure that everybody
within 100-feet of the zoning area will have an opportunity to voice their concerns. If the ordinance needs to
be amended, it will be amended before adoption.
Councilman Marino thanked Mrs. Eichhorn for serving on the Historic District Commission.
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Other Matters: None
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There was no further business by the city to be conducted. The Gretna City Council will meet on
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 in Regular Session.
On motion by Councilman Rau and seconded by Councilman Crosby, IT WAS RESOLVED to
adjourn the Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting for December 9, 2015 at 7:05 p.m., and the same was
unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted:
/S/ NORMA J. CRUZ
CITY CLERK
CITY OF GRETNA
STATE OF LOUISIANA
/S/ BELINDA C. CONSTANT
MAYOR
CITY OF GRETNA
STATE OF LOUISIANA
A TRUE COPY:
/S/ NORMA J. CRUZ
CITY CLERK
CITY OF GRETNA
STATE OF LOUISIANA
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