Recap: Bay Council P&Z votes

Here’s how the Bay Council voted Sept. 11 on the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission:

a) PELLEGRIN & GRUICH – Application for Special Exception to the Zoning Ordinance. The applicants are asking for a Special Exception to allow the use of a venue, suites, and event planning on this parcel of land. The uses included in the business plan will be indoor and outdoor to accommodate guests. The property in question is located at 222 North Beach Boulevard; Parcel #149F-0-29-156.000, Pt 350 & Pt 387 & 388, 1st Ward, Bay St. Louis. The property is zoned R-3, Multi Family District. P&Z recommendeded denial 6/0. Council voted to follow recommendation to deny 6/0.

b) MARY ANDERSON – Application for Variance to the Zoning Ordinance. T he applicant is asking for a variance to the fence height regulation, Section 406. The applicant will need a variance of 2’ resulting in a total of an 8’ fence height to the side and rear yard property line where a 6’ fence height is allowed. The property in question is located at the corner of 510 North Beach Boulevard and Bay View Court; Parcel #149G-0-21-019.000, 1st Ward, 254C, Bay St. Louis. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family District. P&Z recommendeded denial 5/0 (Doescher abstained). Council voted to approve application 5/1 (Reed).

c) SHERRI JURNEY – Application for Variance to the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant intends to build a single family residence on this parcel. The applicant will need a variance of 12’ resulting in a total of 13’ setback to the front yard. The property in question is located at 101 Helen Drive; Parcel #135R-0-47-001.000, 25 Block 5, Jourdan River Estate, First Addition. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family District. P&Z recommended approval 6/0. Council voted to follow  recommendation 6/0.

d) KYLE BROWN – Application for Special Exception to the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is asking to allow an accessory structure to be constructed at the rear of the property, where only one accessory structure is allowed by right. The structure will be utilized as a garage. The property in question is located at the 200 Block of Henley Place; Parcel #137R-0-36-153.000, Lot 1300, Henly Place, 4th Ward, Bay St. Louis. Parcel #137R-0-36-154.000, Lot 1500, Henly Place, 4th Ward, Bay St. Louis. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family District. P&Z recommended denial 5/1 (Doescher). Council voted to approve application.

e) DENISE BERGERON – Application for Variance to the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant’s intention is to construct a single family residence on this parcel of land. The applicant is asking for a variance of 2’ resulting in a total of 6’ setback to the side yard. The applicant will also need a variance of 8’8” resulting in a total of 11’4” setback to the rear yard. The property in question is located at 109 Ballentine Street; Parcel #149N-0-30-057.001, Part 14, 4th Ward, Bay St. Louis. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family District. P&Z recommended approval 6/0. Council approved 6/0. Oak trees not to be disturbed.

f) RANDY & TINA LEMOINE – Application for Variance to the Zoning Ordinance. The applicants are asking to construct a garage on an existing slab to the rear yard. The applicants will need a variance of 3’ resulting in a total of 2’ setback to the side yard. The property in question is located at 124 Sycamore Street; Parcel #149L-0-30-242.001, 240, 3rd Ward, Bay St. Louis. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family District. P&Z recommended denial 6/0. Council approved application 6/0. Direct water back to own property.

g) NICK MILLS – Application for Special Subdivision Plat Approval and Variance to the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is asking to change the configuration of two parcels of land into two new parcels. If granted, each newly configured parcel will need variances to lot width and square footage. Parcel 1 will need a variance of 40.70’ resulting in a total of 59.30’ to the lot width as well as a variance of 6,624.12sf resulting in a total of 5,375.88sf to the lot area. Parcel 2 will need a variance of 40.00’ resulting in a total of 60.00’ to the lot width as well as a variance of 6,795.83sf resulting in a total of 5,204.17sf to the lot area. The property in question is located at 313 Skyline Drive; Parcel #136N-3-37-053.000, S ½ of Lot 21, Blk 28, Shoreline Estate #5. Parcel #136N-3-37-054.000, N ½ of Lot 21 & Lot 22, Blk 28, Shoreline Estate #5. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family District. P&Z recommended approval 6/0. Council approved 5/1 (Knoblock)

h) PAMELA WILLIAMS – Application for Variance to the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant’s intention is to construct an addition to the rear of the residence. The applicant will need the following variances to lot coverage, rear and side yard:A variance of 16% resulting in a total of 61% maximum building area. A variance of 7’ resulting in a total of 1’ setback to the west side yard. A variance of 17’ resulting in a total of 3’ setback to the rear yard. The property in question is located at 221 Washington Street; Parcel #149M-2-30-093.000, 3rd Ward, Lot 263 Bay St. Louis. The property is zoned R-2 Two family District. Recommended approval 6/0. Council approved 6/0

i) CORR FINANCIAL L.L.C. – Application for Special Subdivision Plat Approval and Variance to the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is asking to subdivide this parcel of land into four (4) new parcels. Parcels 1, 2 and 3 will meet all requirements set forth in subdivision regulations. However, Parcel 4 will need a variance to not fronting on an improved road, Article II, Def. (15). In addition, Parcel 4 will need a variance of 25’ to the required lot width. If subdivision is granted, Parcel 1 will need a variance of 2’ resulting in a total of 18’ setback to the rear yard. Parcel 2 will need a variance of 9% resulting in a total of 54% lot coverage. The property in question is located at 300 South Toulme Street and the corner of Easterbrook Street; Parcel #149L-0-29-139.000, 2nd Ward, 185 & 192A, Bay St. Louis. The property is zoned C-1 Central Business District. P&Z recommended approval 6/0. Council approved 5/0 (Reed)

j) GLORIA STRONG – Application for Special Subdivision Plat Approval and Variance to the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is asking to subdivide this parcel of land into five (5) new parcels of land. Parcel A,C,D, and E will meet all requirements set forth for subdivision of property. However, Parcel B, which lies in an R-2 District fronting St. Charles Street, will need a variance of 27.02’ resulting in a total of 47.98’ to the lot width. The property in question is located at 250 St. Charles Street and extends to Carre Court; Parcel #137R-0-44-021.000, Block 2, 13-23, St. Charles Subdivision. The property is zoned R-2, Two-Family District and R-3, Multi-Family District. P&Z recommended approval 5/0 (LeBlanc abstained). Council approved 6/0.

k) CURE LAND – Application for Special Exception and a Variance to the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is asking to allow a temporary storage yard on the parcel in concurrence with the hotel located on Main Street and N. Beach Blvd. In addition, the applicant intends to install a 6’ fence around the perimeter of the property therefore, a 2’ variance to fence height will be needed. The applicant will also need a variance of 25’ resulting in a total of a 0’ setback to the front yard for the fence. The property in question is located at 106 State Street; Parcel #149L-0-29-012.000, 1st Ward, Lot 500, Bay St. Louis. The property is zoned C-1, Central Business District. P&Z recommended approval 4/2 (Manieri, LeBlanc). Council approved 6/0 with stipulation to put up fence only after pulling building permit and take it down within 10 days of certificate of occupancy.

l) GARCIA AND SONS DEVELOPMENT L.L.C. – Application for Variance to the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant’s intention is to construct a tri-plex on this parcel of land which is allowed by right in a C-2 District. The applicant is asking for a variance of 22.5’ resulting in a total of 27.5’ setback to the front yard. In addition, the applicant is also asking for a variance of 118sf resulting in a total of 632sf to the minimum livable area to Unit 3, where a 750sf livable area is required. The property in question is located at 604 South Beach Boulevard; Parcel #149P-0-30-016.000, Lot 334 D, 3rd Ward, Bay St. Louis. The property is zoned C-2, Neighborhood Commercial District. P&Z recommended approval 6/0. Council approved 6/0.

m) SITE PLAN REVIEW – Consider application for Minor Site Plan Review of Garcia Beach Properties, 604 South Beach Boulevard. Recommended approval 6/0

n) RICHARD PATERSON – Application for Special Exception to the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is asking for a special exception, Section 621, to allow an outdoor flea market. The property in question is located at 9008 McLaurin Street; Parcel #137M-1-35-042.000, 1-20, Block 126, Bay St. Louis Land and Improvement Company. The property is zoned C-3, Highway Commercial District. Recommended denial 6/0. Council followed recommendation.

o) MARTIN & SANDRA KONRAD – Application for Special Exception to the Zoning Ordinance. The applicants are asking for a Special Exception to the Zoning Ordinance to allow the use of a Brewpub for the production, selling and serving of beer within the establishment. The property in question is located at 122 & 124 Blaize Avenue; Parcel #149M-2-29-004.000, 3rd Ward, Lot 17B & Pt 47, Bay St. Louis. The property is zoned C-2, Neighborhood Commercial District. P&Z recommended approval 6/0 with the stipulation that no outdoor entertainment is allowed. Council approved 6/0. No live music outside.