In the Event the February 1, 2018 Planning & Zoning Public Hearing

ST. CHARLES PARISH PLANNING BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FEBRUARY 1, 2018 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

TABLED CASE:

1 PZS-2016-44 Requested by: River Road Estates for Construction Approval of 101 residential lots and a remaining tract in Sections 5 & 7, T12S-R20E and Sections 31 & 33, T13S-R20E (near 16011 River Road), Hahnville. Zoning District R-1A. Council District 1. UPDATE: Public Works has received the permit to maintain 40 Arpent Canal. Requires Planning Commission approval and Council resolution. Forward to Council February 5, 2018.

17 PZHO-2018-02 Requested by: Sherry Richer for a home occupation – “FYI Agency, LLC” at 210 Savanna Dr., Luling. Zoning District R-1A. Council District 2. Requires Planning Commission approval.

23 PZHO-2018-03 Requested by: Brice M. Lobitz for a home occupation – “Pro Remodeling, Inc.” at 105 Gabrielle Ln., Destrehan. Zoning District R-1A. Council District 3. Requires Planning Commission approval.

OLD BUSINESS – NEW BUSINESS – MINUTES – January 11, 2018 ADJOURN

In the event the February 1, 2018 Planning & Zoning public hearing doesn’t take place, an alternate date of February 8, 2018 has been advertised. St. Charles Parish Department of Planning & Zoning

LAND USE REPORT CASE NUMBER: PZS 2016-44

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION  Name/Address of Applicant Application Date 11/6/17 River Road Estates, LLC 4937 Hearst St. Suite 1B Metairie LA 70001 504.885.9892; [email protected]

 Location of Site Between 16011 and 16061 River Road in Hahnville

 Requested Action Construction Approval for River Road Estates Subdivision, a 110 lot residential development with a remaining parcel of 11.35 acres.

SITE – SPECIFIC INFORMATION  Size of Parcel Approximately 42 Acres

 Current Zoning and Land Use The property is vacant and zoned R-1A.

 Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses Low density residential uses abut the site. Zoning is R-1A. From River Road on both sides for a distance of approximately 800 feet to the interior, then OL.

 Plan 2030 Recommendations Low Density Residential: (from 4 up to 8 dwellings per gross acre). This category includes the Parish’s predominantly single family detached subdivisions, including those developed consistent with the R-1A (6,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size) and R-1B (10,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size) zoning districts. It also allows accessory units and individual mobile homes on small platted lots zoned R-1AM. Neighborhood-serving uses such as neighborhood parks, churches and servitudes may also be included in this land use category.

 Traffic Access Motor vehicles would access the new lots from River Road only, via Laura Plantation Road, a proposed 50 foot wide right of way.

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS Subdivision Ordinance, Section II. F. Subdivision Construction 1. Approval Procedure—Planning Commission Approval Required. After receiving Commission approval of the Preliminary Plat and approval by the railroad company for installation of a new railroad crossing (if any) to be dedicated for public subdivision access, the Subdivider shall submit one (1) Mylar or film reproducible, and five (5) original copies of complete construction plans and specifications, and one (1) 11″ × 17″ Mylar or film reproducible copy of the site plan to the Department of Planning and Zoning for the area to be developed. The Department of Planning and Zoning shall keep the Mylar or film reproducible complete set, and 11″ × 17″ copy and shall distribute two (2) copies to the Department of Public Works and Wastewater and one (1) copy to the Department of Waterworks. Upon acceptance of the complete construction plans and specifications, letters of no objection from the Directors of the Department of Public Works and Wastewater, the Department of Waterworks, the Contract Monitor (for street light plan), and Parks and Recreation (detailing the accepted recreation obligation), shall be forwarded to the Planning

1 and Zoning Commission via the Department of Planning and Zoning. Upon receipt, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall, through the Department of Planning and Zoning, schedule a public hearing on the proposed construction approval for the subdivision. No construction work shall begin until formal construction approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission is granted. Upon Construction Approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Director of Planning and Zoning shall notify the Subdivider by registered letter that he may proceed with the construction of the proposed subdivision. This notification shall also include an itemized listing of all remaining subdivision development fees, which shall be due and payable to the parish at least fifteen (15) days prior to Final Plat consideration by the Council. The Subdivider is then obligated to inform the Director of Planning and Zoning in writing of his intention to proceed, so that arrangements may be made to monitor the installation of improvements. a. Public Hearing Notice. The Department of Planning and Zoning shall post a sign on the affected property which calls attention to the public hearing at least ten (10) days prior to that hearing date. Similar notification shall also be posted at the principal office of the Department of Planning and Zoning and at the building in which the public hearing shall be held. The public hearing shall be advertised in the official journal of the Parish at least three (3) times on at least three (3) separate weeks, and at least fifteen (15) days shall elapse between the first publication and the date of the hearing. Notice of the time and place of the public hearing shall be sent by certified mail not less than ten (10) days in advance of the hearing to the following parties: (1) The subdivider and the owners (at the address(es) listed on the Preliminary Plat). (2) The owners of the land adjoining the platted land as their names appear on the tax assessor's records. If the subdivider owns the contiguous property, the next subsequent landowner shall be notified. (3) The St. Charles Parish Council through the Council Secretary. b. Public Hearing/Decision Process. The subdivider or his representative shall be present at the public hearing to explain the proposal and to answer questions. Following the public hearing, the Commission shall either: (1) Approve the Preliminary Plat for Construction as submitted. (2) Conditionally approve the Preliminary Plat for Construction with conditions stated in writing. (3) Disapprove the Preliminary Plat for Construction within sixty (60) calendar days of the date of the public hearing unless the time is extended by mutual agreement between the Commission and the subdivider. The reason(s) for disapproval shall be stated in writing to the subdivider. Any conditions or requirements shall be referenced and attached to the Preliminary Plat and application. The Commission, through the Department of Planning and Zoning, shall notify the Parish President and the Parish Council of the decision regarding the presented Preliminary Plat and its Construction Approval. Construction approval of any phase of an approved subdivision expires when construction is interrupted on any such phase for a period of six (6) months or more. 2. Construction Plan Mandatory Submission Requirements a. Construction Plan. All improvements shall conform to Section III, Geometric Standards, and Section IV, Designs Standards, as contained in these regulations. The basic requirements of construction plans for street, drainage, water, and sewer improvements include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Title Sheet. The title sheet shall show the following: a. Vicinity Map. The vicinity map shall show an area large enough to identify several surrounding landmarks or municipalities. The map shall be oriented so that the north arrow points upward. b. Layout Map. The layout map shall be drawn at a scale of one (1) inch equals two thousand (2,000) feet and shall show the general configuration of the subdivision and the immediate surrounding or connecting roadways or subdivisions. The scale shall be shown below the map. c. Subdivision Name. The name of the subdivision as it appears on the approved preliminary plat and the words "Construction Approval Subdivision Plans" shall be shown in bold letters. The subdivision name shall also be shown on the lower right hand corner of the title sheet. (Ord. No. 02-9-22, § I, 9-23-02) d. Index. The index to sheets in the plans will be shown in the upper left hand corner of the title sheet. The index shall include a list of all sheets in order by number and description. e. Signature. The signature and seal of a Professional Land Surveyor licensed to practice in the State of Louisiana. (2) Contour Map. The contour map shall be prepared covering the area of the subdivision and all additional areas of any watershed which drains into the property to be developed.

2 (3) Storm Drainage System Plan. A layout map shall be prepared showing the proposed and existing subsurface storm drainage system and/or ditch drainage system within the subdivision, all outfall drainage systems, and individual drainage areas. (4) Sanitary Sewer System Plan. A layout map shall be prepared showing the proposed and existing sanitary sewerage systems. (5) Water Distribution System Plan. A layout map shall be prepared showing the proposed and existing water distribution systems. (6) Street Lighting System Plan. A layout map shall be prepared showing the proposed street lighting system. (7) Typical Section Sheet. A section sheet shall be provided showing the finished section of streets with all utilities included. (8) Plan Profile. A plan profile of all streets shall be provided including the following: a. Profile along centerline and each property line. b. Proposed finished centerline grade with station numbers and elevations. c. Grade of storm sewer and/or ditch drainage system. d. Size and grade of sanitary sewer lines. e. Design details of street, drainage, and sewerage improvements. (9) Base Flood Elevation Data. Base Flood Elevation (FEMA) data shall be provided for subdivision proposals and other proposed development which contain at least fifty (50) lots or five (5) acres, whichever is less. (10)Soils Analysis, soil borings, and geotechnical reports shall be performed by a Licensed Professional Engineer. This shall apply to proposed subdivisions, which abut an existing or proposed Major Drainage Canal. The Department of Public Works shall determine specification of the soil analysis, soil borings, and geotechnical reports. Should analysis indicate substandard soils, the Department of Public Works shall require bulkhead construction or acceptable alternatives for the purpose of stabilizing the canal banks. (Ord. No. 99-12-8, § III, 12-6-99) (11)Railroad Crossing(s). If roadway requires a railroad crossing for subdivision access, the subdivider shall submit with the construction plans a copy of the proposed railroad crossing agreement required by the applicable railroad company. The Parish Attorney shall review and return the proposed agreement with comments to the developer within two (2) weeks of the submittal date. Upon submittal of an agreement satisfactory to the Parish Attorney, the Parish President is given authority to execute the agreement as needed for construction of the railroad crossing. (Ord. No. 00-8-1, § III, 8-7-00) b. Recreation Impact Acknowledgement. After receiving Commission approval of the Preliminary Plat, the Director of Planning and Zoning shall submit a letter to the Director of Parks and Recreation detailing the land donation calculations and the fee calculations that the developer is to satisfy. A letter of reply from the Director of Parks and Recreation, detailing the accepted provisions, shall be submitted to the Director of Planning and Zoning before formal construction approval. c. Wetland Delineation and/or Wetland Permits. Wetland Delineations must be approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/New Orleans District; Surveillance and Enforcement Section. If any portion of the property to be developed is designated as jurisdictional wetlands, then all wetland permits must be received prior to construction plan approval. All wetland documentation shall be approved, in writing, by the St. Charles Parish Coastal Zone Management Section before formal construction approval. (Ord. No. 99-3-16, § 1, 3-22-99) d. Private Utilities. Concurrent with the submission of the Construction Plans, the Developer shall submit a letter to the Director of the Department of Planning and Zoning which shall: (1) Identify the private utilities which are to serve the subdivision, and, (2) Provide a statement that the Developer shall notify each of the private utility companies upon construction plan approval to indicate the need for the design and installation of their utilities.

ANALYSIS The applicant requests Construction Approval for River Road Estates, a major subdivision of 110 residential lots and a remaining parcel of 11.735 acres in Hahnville, which was approved for Preliminary Plat in November 2016.

Construction Approval is the second phase of Planning & Zoning Commission approval for major subdivision development. The developer submitted construction plans with all the elements required by the Subdivision Regulations and supplemental documents on November 6. The construction plans had been reviewed by Parish Departments and

3 revised by the developer several times since the Preliminary Plat approval last year. Approvals from the Departments of Public Works, Waterworks, and the Contract Monitor (street lighting plan), required by the Subdivision Regulations, are included with this report.

A preliminary Stormwater Prevention Plan was submitted at Preliminary Plat. As required by Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances, the Parish Environmental Regulatory Manager/MS4 Administrator has requested revisions.

Drainage review and approval resulted in two servitudes for open drainage features to be added to the plat:  A 20' wide servitude across the rear of lots 1 through 16 (lots in the first block on the west or upriver side on the street)

 A 40' wide drainage servitude across the rear of lots 53 through 101 (all the lots on the eastern or downriver side of the subdivision).

No primary structure (house) or accessory structure (garage or shed) can be permitted within those servitudes. No portion of a house or garage or shed can be permitted in the servitudes. Fences do not require a permit, but fences cannot be built within these servitudes. It often falls upon the Planning and Zoning Department to inform a property owner that they must remove a fence that has been erected across a drainage servitude.

The yard and setback requirements for the R-1A zoning district would permit a detached garage or shed as close as 3' from the side and rear property lines. That will not be possible on these lots.

The developer has been advised that the Zoning Ordinance requires an additional building setback of 10' from a drainage servitude for a major drainage canal. This additional setback applies to primary and accessory structures. The proposed drainage features are not intended to be constructed as major drainage canals, so this should not be a problem, but the regulations are detailed below. Whenever property abuts a major drainage canal as defined by the Subdivision regulations the required setback for all structures shall be ten (10) feet measured from the inner boundary of such servitude or right-of-way, not withstanding any other more restrictive setbacks, this provision shall not apply to any lot of record created and existing prior to the effective date of Ordinance No. 99-12-8, December 15, 1999. (Ord. No. 08-8-9, § III, 8-18-08).

The subdivision Regulations define a major drainage canal as: Any canal with a depth greater than four (4) feet or width greater than twenty (20) feet. (Ord. No. 99-12-8, § I, 12-6-99).

The 20' wide servitude does not meet the minimum 30' width plus the width of the ditch. The Department of Public Works review memo indicates that a waiver from the minimum width is required. The Department of Planning and Zoning recommends approval of the waiver.

When Construction Approval is granted, the Department of Planning and Zoning will notify the applicant by registered mail that construction can proceed. The developer will be required to respond with an anticipated start date for construction. The Parish will arrange for the required monitoring of the subdivision construction.

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Approval with the following stipulations:  Construction approval of the MS4 coordinator  The Construction Plat replace the Preliminary Plat due to the addition of major drainage servitudes  A waiver from the required 30-foot minimum width for a drainage servitude be granted for the 20 wide drainage servitude across lots 1 through 16.

4 5 6 7 8 ST. CHARLES PARISH DEPARTNIENT OF PLANNING & ZONING 14996 RlVER ROAD· PO. BOX 302 , HAHNVlLLE, Lorn SlANA 70057 (985) 783-5060 ' Fax: (985) 783 -6447 Websi re: www.s rc ha rles parish-la.gov

LARRY COCHRAN PA Rl SH PRESIDENT

MICHAEL]. ALBERT, AICP PLANNING DIRECTOR

MEMORANDUM

DATE: November 6, 2017

TO: Clayton Faucheux Director Public Works and Wastewater

1/ FROM : Marny Stein V'\Oc: Senior Planner

RE: Construction Plans, River Road Estates, Hahnville RM Development, LLC Owner

Construction Plans for River Road Estates dated 11/3/2017 are being transmitted to you with this memo (three sets DPW, one set WW, one set Contract Monitor). The developer requests Construction Approval.

Please send review comments or construction plans approval to me.

The request can be heard at the Planning Commission's next meeting only if the construction plans are approved by DPWIDrainage, DPWlWastewater, Waterworks, and Contract Monitor by noon on December 15.

cc: Mr. Lawrence Zeringue Mr. L. J . Brady Mr. Robert Brou Mr. Steve Truitt

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St. Charles Parish Department of Planning & Zoning

LAND USE REPORT CASE NUMBER: PZHO-2018-02

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION  Name & address of applicant Application Date: 12/21/17 Sherry Richer 210 Savanna Drive Luling, LA 70070 (504)-814-4244; [email protected]

 Business Name FYI Agency, LLC

 Business Description Insurance agency

 Licensing and Permits The applicant is an actively licensed insurance agent in both Louisiana (license no. 748422, exp. 4/30/19) and Mississippi (license no. 10446407, exp. 1/31/20).

 Business Vehicles and Equipment The applicant did not list any specialized equipment or vehicles necessary for the operation of this business.

SITE – SPECIFIC INFORMATION  Existing Land Use and Zoning Single-family residence in an R-1A, Single Family zoning district

 Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning R-1A zoning and single-family residential homes surrounds the house on all sides.

 Traffic Access and Parking The property has a driveway that can stack four vehicles and a two-car garage.

 Utilities Standard utilities serve the site and parish representatives for water, sewer, and drainage have indicated that the business will not overburden utilities in the area.

Ordinances, or what measures must be taken to bring the premises into compliance prior to consideration of an application for a home occupation permit. 2. Application: A citizen who proposes appropriate activities at a residence that is not in violation of the Code of Ordinances may apply for a permit for a home occupation. The applicant must agree to follow operational regulations listed in Section C. When an applicant does not own the subject property, the applicant must provide notarized endorsement of the application by the property owner. 3. Departmental Review: The Planning Director, or his designated staff, shall determine whether the proposed use complies with the operational regulations of this section. 4. Public Notice and Comment: a. Once the Planning Director has determined that the proposed use meets the general parameters of this code and the operational requirements of this section, the property shall be posted for ten (10 days with a sign stating that the resident has applied for a permit to operate a home occupation and that the Department of Planning and Zoning will receive and record public comment on the application for the same ten (10) calendar days. b. If objections to the proposed activity are submitted to the Planning Director, the application will be forwarded to the Planning Commission for public hearing and consideration. 5. Determination: The Planning Director, or his/her designee, shall consider the nature of the home occupation, the operational regulations, the relationship of the proposed home occupation to neighboring properties, requirements for state permits and licenses, and take one of the following actions: a. Issue a Home Occupational Permit with or without written conditions, for those occupations that do not require state or federal permits or licenses. b. Forward applications requiring state or federal permits or licenses along with a recommendation of the Department to the Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing and decision. c. Deny the application. C. Operational Regulations: 1. No dump truck, bus, construction vehicle, semi-truck, or vehicle of similar nature shall be permitted to park on the subject property as part of a home occupation. Any vehicle or trailer that will be used in the operation of a home occupation must be documented with photographs as part of the application process. 2. There shall be no signs posted which indicate the existence of the home occupation. 3. No non-resident employees or contractors associated with the home occupation will visit the home for business purposes—this includes, but is not limited to picking up work assignments, materials, or payment. 4. There shall be no outdoor storage of materials or products on the premises. 5. Indoor storage of material or products shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling. 6. The home occupation shall not eliminate or impede required off-street parking. 7. The home occupation shall not cause any external effect such as increased noise, excessive traffic, excessive lighting, or offensive odor, which is incompatible with the characteristics of the residential area, or in violation of any applicable governmental code. There shall be no illegal discharge of materials, fluids, or gases into the sewer system, or any other manner of discharging such items in violation of any applicable governmental code. 8. The resident or residents engaged in the home occupation shall possess all required licenses including a St. Charles Parish Occupational License”; Department of Health and Hospitals; and other state or federal permits or licenses. 9. No alcoholic beverages shall be sold, offered, or provided in connection with the operation of a home occupation. 10. Home occupation permits are not transferrable as to person or location. 11. Home occupation activities which include the manufacture, sale, or repair firearms (or any related commercial activity) shall be prohibited in R-2 and R-3 residential zoning districts, and shall be additionally prohibited on residentially zoned lots which contain more than one dwelling unit. D. Revocation of Home Occupation Permit: 1. A home occupational permit may be revoked by the Planning Director upon violation of any requirement of this Code, or of any condition or requirement of any permit granted, unless such violation is corrected within five (5) days of notice of such violation. 2. Any such permit may be revoked after three (3) violations of any requirements of this section, or of the conditions of such permit, or where the Planning Director finds that the continuation of the home occupation permit will have a detrimental effect upon the surrounding subdivision or neighborhood. 3. The Planning Director may conduct a public hearing on the revocation of a home occupation permit. E. Appeal: Any and all appeals to the decision of the Planning Director/Planning Commission shall be to the St. Charles Parish Board of Adjustments in accordance with the provisions

of section XIII of this Code.

FINDINGS The applicant requests a permit to domicile FYI Agency, LLC, an insurance agency, at her home located at 210 Savanna Drive, Luling. The application comes before the Planning Commission because it requires a license from the Louisiana Department of Insurance.

The applicant has not listed any specialized equipment or vehicles necessary for the operation of this business as she meets clients at their office or other location.

The applicant has acknowledged the operational regulations for a home occupation. No complaints or violations are on file; no code violations were apparent during a site visit on 1/8/18.

RECOMMENDATION Approval.

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St. Charles Parish Department of Planning & Zoning

LAND USE REPORT CASE NUMBER: PZHO-2018-03

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION  Name & address of applicant/owner Application Date: 01/02/18 Brice M. Lobitz 105 Gabrielle Lane Destrehan, LA 70047 (504)-495-8402; [email protected]

 Business Name PRO Remodeling, Inc.

 Business Description Residential home improvement contractor, specializing in kitchens, bathrooms, storm repairs, and building maintenance

 Licensing and Permits The applicant has a Home Improvement Contractor Registration license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. This license was first issued in 2008 and the current license runs through February 2018.

 Business Vehicles and Equipment The business utilizes two Ford pick-up trucks, one 10 foot open trailer and one 14 foot enclosed trailer. The vehicles and equipment are stored in the driveway or within a fenced enclosure. Some materials are stored in the garage. These consist of surplus items and common inventory parts items. All large materials are delivered straight from the supplier to job sites. Daily material & equipment needs are picked up in town and driven directly to the job sites.

SITE – SPECIFIC INFORMATION  Existing Land Use and Zoning Single-family residence in an R-1A, Single Family zoning district

 Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning R-1A zoning and single-family residential homes surrounds the house on all sides.

 Traffic Access and Parking The property is developed with a driveway that can stack six or more passenger vehicles, a three-car garage, and an additional paved area that can accommodate two trailers behind a solid fence.

 Utilities Standard utilities serve the site and parish representatives for water, sewer, and drainage have indicated that the business will not overburden utilities in the area.

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS Regulations for Home Occupations: St. Charles Parish Code, Appendix A. Section XXII Section XXII. Regulations for Home Occupations. Purpose: It is the intent of this section to regulate home occupations in residential uses. A home occupation is an accessory use of a dwelling unit, conducted by one (1) or more persons who reside at the property. The home occupation is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for residential purposes and does not change the appearance or character thereof or adversely affect neighboring. The intent of these regulations is to preserve the character of the neighborhood, to limit activities that may adversely impact the area, such as increasing noise, traffic, dust, smoke, emissions, and electromagnetic interference; and to foster the growth of small businesses in the community. A. When in compliance with the requirements of this section, a home occupation shall be similar in type or character, but not limited to the following uses: Art studio, Child care for not more than six children, Contracting services, Cosmetology, Crafting, Dressmaking, Alterations, Tailoring, Internet based sales, Professional offices, Teaching or tutoring inclusive of arts. B. Permit Process: 1. Pre-Application Meeting: The Planning Director, or his designated staff, shall advise applicants of the regulations for home occupations such as appropriate activities for home occupations, operational regulations, and consequences for violating operational regulations. The Planning Director, or his designated staff, shall determine whether the premises to be permitted is in compliance with the St. Charles Parish Code of Ordinances, or what measures must be taken to bring the premises into compliance prior to consideration of an application for a home occupation permit. 2. Application: A citizen who proposes appropriate activities at a residence that is not in violation of the Code of Ordinances may apply for a permit for a home occupation. The applicant must agree to follow operational regulations listed in Section C. When an applicant does not own the subject property, the applicant must provide notarized endorsement of the application by the property owner. 3. Departmental Review: The Planning Director, or his designated staff, shall determine whether the proposed use complies with the operational regulations of this section. 4. Public Notice and Comment: a. Once the Planning Director has determined that the proposed use meets the general parameters of this code and the operational requirements of this section, the property shall be posted for ten (10 days with a sign stating that the resident has applied for a permit to operate a home occupation and that the Department of Planning and Zoning will receive and record public comment on the application for the same ten (10) calendar days. b. If objections to the proposed activity are submitted to the Planning Director, the application will be forwarded to the Planning Commission for public hearing and consideration. 5. Determination: The Planning Director, or his/her designee, shall consider the nature of the home occupation, the operational regulations, the relationship of the proposed home occupation to neighboring properties, requirements for state permits and licenses, and take one of the following actions: a. Issue a Home Occupational Permit with or without written conditions, for those occupations that do not require state or federal permits or licenses. b. Forward applications requiring state or federal permits or licenses along with a recommendation of the Department to the Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing and decision. c. Deny the application. C. Operational Regulations: 1. No dump truck, bus, construction vehicle, semi-truck, or vehicle of similar nature shall be permitted to park on the subject property as part of a home occupation. Any vehicle or trailer that will be used in the operation of a home occupation must be documented with photographs as part of the application process. 2. There shall be no signs posted which indicate the existence of the home occupation. 3. No non-resident employees or contractors associated with the home occupation will visit the home for business purposes—this includes, but is not limited to picking up work assignments, materials, or payment. 4. There shall be no outdoor storage of materials or products on the premises. 5. Indoor storage of material or products shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling. 6. The home occupation shall not eliminate or impede required off-street parking. 7. The home occupation shall not cause any external effect such as increased noise, excessive traffic, excessive lighting, or offensive odor, which is incompatible with the characteristics of the residential area, or in violation of any applicable governmental code. There shall be no illegal discharge of materials, fluids, or gases into the sewer system, or any other manner of discharging such items in violation of any applicable

governmental code. 8. The resident or residents engaged in the home occupation shall possess all required licenses including a St. Charles Parish Occupational License”; Department of Health and Hospitals; and other state or federal permits or licenses. 9. No alcoholic beverages shall be sold, offered, or provided in connection with the operation of a home occupation. 10. Home occupation permits are not transferrable as to person or location. 11. Home occupation activities which include the manufacture, sale, or repair firearms (or any related commercial activity) shall be prohibited in R-2 and R-3 residential zoning districts, and shall be additionally prohibited on residentially zoned lots which contain more than one dwelling unit. D. Revocation of Home Occupation Permit: 1. A home occupational permit may be revoked by the Planning Director upon violation of any requirement of this Code, or of any condition or requirement of any permit granted, unless such violation is corrected within five (5) days of notice of such violation. 2. Any such permit may be revoked after three (3) violations of any requirements of this section, or of the conditions of such permit, or where the Planning Director finds that the continuation of the home occupation permit will have a detrimental effect upon the surrounding subdivision or neighborhood. 3. The Planning Director may conduct a public hearing on the revocation of a home occupation permit. E. Appeal: Any and all appeals to the decision of the Planning Director/Planning Commission shall be to the St. Charles Parish Board of Adjustments in accordance with the provisions of section XIII of this Code.

FINDINGS The applicant requests a permit to domicile PRO Remodeling, Inc. at the home located at 105 Gabrielle Lane, Destrehan. The business provides residential home improvement services. This application comes before the Planning Commission because it requires a license from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.

The business uses two Ford pick-up trucks, one 10-foot open trailer, and one 14-foot enclosed trailer. The property is developed with a driveway that can stack six or more passenger vehicles, a three-car garage, and a parking pad for work trailers that is behind a solid fence. The applicant generally parks trucks in the driveway and trailers out of sight behind the fence. The applicant stores tools and general inventory in the garage but has large materials delivered from suppliers to job sites. The applicant also has other storage locations that can accommodate materials if necessary.

The applicant has acknowledged all the operational regulations for home occupations. No complaints or violations are on file; no code violations were apparent during a site visit performed on 1/8/18.

RECOMMENDATION Approval.

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