City Council

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SHREVEPORT METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION

SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING

JUNE 3, 2009

A regularly scheduled public hearing of the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission was held on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Government Plaza Chamber, 505 Travis Street, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

Members Present Staff Present

Dale Colvin, Chairman Charles Kirkland, Executive Director

Mary Ruffins, Vice Chairman Roy Jambor, Senior Planner

Larry Ferdinand Alan Clarke, Zoning Administrator

Desi Sprawls Stephen Jean, Senior Planner

Mary Wilson Diane Tullos, Office Administrator

Bessie Smith Ione Dean, Senior Planner

Bus Tour

Cancelled

(Note: Members were encouraged to individually tour sites.)

Members Absent Others Present

Winzer Andrews, Secretary Mayor Cedric Glover

Dan Foster Jim Smith, Parish Commissioner

1 unfilled position David Cox, Parish Commissioner

Terri Scott, City Attorney

Rick Seaton, Asst. CAO

The hearing was opened with prayer by MR. SPRAWLS, with the public being invited to participate.

The Chairman called the meeting to order and explained the procedure in hearing the applications on today’s agenda. All who wished to speak were urged to do so and to speak clearly into the microphone for the benefit of those present. Speakers were requested to give their name and mailing address for further staff reference as the need may be, emphasizing that proper identification is important for future notification purposes. Without proper identification on the tape, it is sometimes impossible to determine who the speaker is and where the correspondence should be mailed.

All decisions rendered by the Metropolitan Planning Commission are subject to appeal to the appropriate governing body, either the City Council or the Caddo Parish Commission. Appeals must be filed within 10 days from the date a decision is rendered by the Metropolitan Planning Commission.

In compliance with legislative action, anyone wishing to comment on any item on the agenda, not scheduled for public hearing on this date, will be permitted 3 minutes to do so at the end of this meeting.

■ PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE

Chairman Colvin presented a plaque of appreciation to former Board member, Bernard Kimble.

n APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by DR. WILSON, seconded by MRS. RUFFINS, to approve the minutes of the May 6, 2009 meeting as submitted.

The motion was adopted by the following 6/0 vote: Ayes: Messrs. COLVIN, SPRAWLS, FERDINAND. and Mses. RUFFINS, SMITH, and Dr. WILSON. Nays: None. Absent: Messrs. ANDREWS and FOSTER. Note: 1 unfilled position.

n PUBLIC HEARING

CASE NO. C-34-09: 200 Block of Flournoy-Lucas Road

BRAGG RECREATIONAL CONSULTING INC.

Stevens Village Properties L.L.C.

NW corner of Flournoy-Lucas Road and I-49

R-A to B-3 with MPC approval

Indoor & outdoor amusements or other uses within this zoning classification – SEE RELATED CASE BELOW

General information: See above

A motion was made by MR. SPRAWLS, seconded by MRS. RUFFINS, to combine this public hearing with Case No. SC-36-09.

The motion was adopted by the following 6/0 vote: Ayes: Messrs. COLVIN, SPRAWLS, FERDINAND. and Mses. RUFFINS, SMITH, and Dr. WILSON. Nays: None. Absent: Messrs. ANDREWS and FOSTER. Note: 1 unfilled position.

Representing application: Mr. Ray Bragg (10018 Commander Drive, Shreveport, LA 71106)

Speaking in support:

Ms. Stacy Brown, S’port-Bossier Tourism (629 Spring Street, Shreveport, LA 71101)

Mr. Hal Hall, Pastor (10467 Meadowview, Keithville, LA 71047)

Mr. Troy Parker, Pastor (507 S. Dresden Court, Shreveport, LA

Mr. Jim Smith, Parish Commissioner (2039 Evergreen Drive, Shreveport, LA)

Mr. David Cox, Parish Commissioner (7710 Jewella, Shreveport, LA 71108)

There was no opposition present.

A motion was made by MR. SPRAWLS, seconded by MR. FERDINAND to grant MPC approval and to recommend approval of the application subject to compliance with the following stipulations:

1. Development of the property shall be in substantial accord with a revised site plan showing a detailed landscaping plan per ordinance standards. Said revised site plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Director, with any significant changes or additions requiring further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

2. Waiver of solid wood screening fence requirement is granted until such time as the adjacent property is developed residentially.

The motion was adopted by the following 6/0 vote: Ayes: Messrs. COLVIN, SPRAWLS, FERDINAND. and Mses. RUFFINS, SMITH, and Dr. WILSON. Nays: None. Absent: Messrs. ANDREWS and FOSTER. Note: 1 unfilled position.