Hammond City Council Agenda – December 13, 2022

Hammond City Council Members
Councilman Kip Andrews – President
Councilman Sam DiVittorio – Vice President
Councilman Devon Wells
Councilwoman Carlee Gonzales
Councilman Steve Leon

City Council Clerk, Lisa Cockerham
City Attorney, Andre Coudrain

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
December 13, 2022
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An ordinance to approve an Expanded Conditional Use request by Hayven LaFrance (owner) to allow for a mobile home located at 3605 Delia Randall Road per survey by Gilbert Sullivan, RLS dated 3/1/78; Zoned RM-2 (Z-2022-09-00111) with the following conditions:

1. This is a personal right and expires upon a change in ownership of the property from the person originally granted the conditional use;
2. It meets all the requirements in the Unified Development Code Article 3, Section 3.4; and
3. The survey submitted is signed and recorded for the official lot of record.

Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission, 5-0. (Lacy Landrum)

2. An ordinance to approve a request by Locascio LLC to resubdivide parcel 2-A-1 into parcels 2-A-1-A and 2-A-1-B of the Locascio Subdivision located at 1955 Southwest Railroad Avenue, and to accept the dedication of Locascio Drive and the cul-de-sac in accordance with a preliminary survey by David Patterson, PLS, dated 10/4/22; Zoned C-H (SUB-2022-10-00198). Recommend approval by the Planning Commission, 5-0. (Lacy Landrum)

3. An ordinance to approve a request by Eric Long (owner) to allow for a mobile home located at 1400 Apple Street per survey by Richmond Krebs, PLS, dated 6/3/19; Zoned RS-3 (Z-2022-10-00114) with the following conditions:

1. This is a personal right and expires upon a change in ownership of the property from the person originally granted the conditional use;
2. It meets all the requirements in the Unified Development Code Article 3, Section 3.4; and
3. The survey submitted is signed and recorded for the official lot of record.

Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission, 5-0. (Lacy Landrum)

4. An ordinance to approve a request by Christopher Ruffin (owner) to rezone Lot A, Block 1 of Pine Ridge Addition, located at 712 Magazine St. from RS-3 to MX-N in accordance with a survey by William Bodin, PLS dated 1/31/22 (Z-2022-05-0010) with the following conditions:

1. No alcohol sales.
2. No marijuana sales.

Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission, 5-0. (Lacy Landrum)

5. An ordinance to approve a request by Christopher Ruffin (owner) to rezone Lot B, Block 1 of Pine Ridge Addition, located at 706 Magazine St. from RS-3 to MX-N in accordance with a survey by William Bodin, PLS dated 1/31/22 (Z-2022-10-00113) with the following conditions:

1. No alcohol sales.
2. No marijuana sales.

Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission, 5-0. (Lacy Landrum)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
December 13, 2022
6:00pm or at conclusion of Public Hearing

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PRAYER

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All veterans and active military, please render the proper salute.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Approval of Minutes of the November 15, 2022 meeting

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve an Expanded Conditional Use request by Hayven LaFrance (owner) to allow for a mobile home located at 3605 Delia Randall Road per survey by Gilbert Sullivan, RLS dated 3/1/78; Zoned RM-2 (Z-2022-09-00111) with the following conditions:

1. This is a personal right and expires upon a change in ownership of the property from the person originally granted the conditional use;
2. It meets all the requirements in the Unified Development Code Article 3, Section 3.4; and
3. The survey submitted is signed and recorded for the official lot of record.

Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission, 5-0. (Lacy Landrum)

2. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve a request by Locascio LLC to resubdivide parcel 2-A-1 into parcels 2-A-1-A and 2-A-1-B of the Locascio Subdivision located at 1955 Southwest Railroad Avenue, and to accept the dedication of Locascio Drive and the cul-de-sac in accordance with a preliminary survey by David Patterson, PLS, dated 10/4/22; Zoned C-H (SUB-2022-10-00198). Recommend approval by the Planning Commission, 5-0. (Lacy Landrum)

3. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve a request by Eric Long (owner) to allow for a mobile home located at 1400 Apple Street per survey by Richmond Krebs, PLS, dated 6/3/19; Zoned RS-3 (Z-2022-10-00114) with the following conditions:

1. This is a personal right and expires upon a change in ownership of the property from the person originally granted the conditional use;
2. It meets all the requirements in the Unified Development Code Article 3, Section 3.4; and
3. The survey submitted is signed and recorded for the official lot of record.

Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission, 5-0. (Lacy Landrum)

4. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve a request by Christopher Ruffin (owner) to rezone Lot A, Block 1 of Pine Ridge Addition, located at 712 Magazine St. from RS-3 to MX-N in accordance with a survey by William Bodin, PLS dated 1/31/22 (Z-2022-05-0010) with the following conditions:

1. No alcohol sales.
2. No marijuana sales.

Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission, 5-0. (Lacy Landrum)

5. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve a request by Christopher Ruffin (owner) to rezone Lot B, Block 1 of Pine Ridge Addition, located at 706 Magazine St. from RS-3 to MX-N in accordance with a survey by William Bodin, PLS dated 1/31/22 (Z-2022-10-00113) with the following conditions:

1. No alcohol sales.
2. No marijuana sales.

Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission, 5-0. (Lacy Landrum)

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Introduction of an ordinance to approve an Expanded Conditional Use request by Candice T. Bush (owner and applicant) to allow for a mobile home located at 508 Washington Avenue per survey by William J. Bodin, PLS dated 5/18/22; Zoned RS-3 (Z-2022-11-00115). Recommended Approval by the Zoning Commission with the following conditions:

1. This is a personal right and expires upon a change in ownership of the property from the person originally granted the conditional use;
2. It meets all the requirements in the Unified Development Code Article 3, Section 3.4; and
3. The survey submitted is signed and recorded for the official lot of record.
(Lacy Landrum)

2. Introduction of an ordinance to approve an Expanded Conditional Use by Willie J. Richardson (owner and applicant) to allow for a mobile home located at 17085 East Hoover Street per survey; Zoned RS-3. (Z-2022-11-00117). Recommended Approval by the Zoning Commission with the following conditions:

1. This is a personal right and expires upon a change in ownership of the property from the person originally granted the conditional use;
2. It meets all the requirements in the Unified Development Code Article 3, Section 3.4; and
3. The survey submitted is signed and recorded for the official lot of record.
(Lacy Landrum)

VIII. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to approve the Mayor to enter into contract with Roofing Solutions for $74,046.00 for a Roof Replacement at the Police/Fire Fleet Building. RFP 23-38. (Chief Folks)

2. A resolution to authorize the Hammond-Ponchatoula Sunriser Rotary Club to sell and serve alcohol on Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 10:00am until 3:00pm for the Chili Cook-off within the downtown parking lots on the west side of the railroad tracks and bounded by Coleman Avenue, Railroad Avenue, Morris Avenue, and the railroad tracks. (Deek Deblieux)

3. A resolution to authorize the Hammond-Ponchatoula Sunriser Rotary Club to obtain a Waiver of the Open Container Law on Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 10:00am until 3:00pm for the Chili Cook-off within the downtown parking lots on the west side of the railroad tracks and bounded by Coleman Avenue, Railroad Avenue, Morris Avenue, and the railroad tracks. (Deek Deblieux)

4. A resolution to authorize the Hammond Regional Arts Center to sell and serve alcohol on Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 6:00pm until 10:00pm for the Art of the Cocktail within the boundaries of Morrison Alley Park (between Cypress and Cherry Streets) and the Hammond Regional Arts Center located at 217 East Thomas Street, Hammond, LA 70401. (Jordan Kenning)

5. A resolution to authorize the Hammond Regional Arts Center to obtain a Waiver of the Open Container Law on Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 6:00pm until 10:00pm for the Art of the Cocktail within the boundaries of Morrison Alley Park (between Cypress and Cherry Streets) and the Hammond Regional Arts Center located at 217 East Thomas Street, Hammond, LA 70401. (Jordan Kenning)

6. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) through which DOTD will pay 100% of the cost to construct a roadway lighting system at the I-12 and US 51B interchange provided that, upon completion, the City will assume ownership of and all liability and responsibility for this system, including all future maintenance and operation costs. (Charles Borchers IV)

7. A resolution to approve the appointment of John Exnicios, representing the Largest Assessed Property Owners to the Downtown Development District Board for a two-year term from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024. (Michelle Kendall)

8. A resolution to approve the appointment of Evan Singer, representing the Largest Assessed Property Owners to the Downtown Development District Board for a two-year term from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024. (Michelle Kendall)

9. A resolution to approve the appointment of Kali Norton, representing the Largest Assessed Property Owners to the Downtown Development District Board for a two-year term January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024. (Michelle Kendall)

IX. REPORTS:

Mayor:

Council:

X. ADJOURN

I, COUNCIL CLERK, LISA COCKERHAM, OF THE HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING WAS POSTED AT THE COUNCIL’S CHAMBERS AT 312 EAST CHARLES STREET, HAMMOND, LOUISIANA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA R.S. 42:19, ON OR BEFORE THE 12th Day of December 2022 at 4:00pm.

RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

In the interest of fairness and time, the following guidelines are established, relative to public participation and discussion of any agenda item.
1. All persons desiring to speak on a specific agenda item will request the attention of the presiding officer at the time the item is being considered.
2. After recognitions, the participant is requested to give his/her name and address and duly noted in the minutes.
3. All questions and comments are to be addressed to the presiding officer only.
4. There shall be no indulging in personalities. The participant must adhere to the item at hand, and the rules of decorum of the council.
5. When a council member, citizen, elected or appointed public official refuses to adhere to these procedural policies, and the behavior interferes with or disrupts the normal order of business, the presiding officer may eject or request the removal of the disruptive or obstructive party or parties. The presiding officer shall prior to the discussion of a particular item, allow time for the discussion of that item. The Council Clerk shall be the official timekeeper of the Council and shall interrupt discussion to advise the Council that time has expired. Discussion shall cease, and the matter shall then be voted upon forthwith. When called upon for a vote, each council member present shall respond “yes,” “no” or “abstain.” A failure to answer shall be recorded as “abstain.”

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