September 2022

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER  13, 2022. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. PRESENT:  Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Ernest “E.J.” Ledet, Neil Melancon and Eddy LeBlanc. ABSENT:  None Monthly budget-to-actual comparisons on the General Funds, Sales Tax Funds, Park and Recreation Fund, and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux duly seconded by Ernest “E.J.” Ledet and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the following additions to the September Meeting Agenda: Item 12: Authorization to Mayor to opt-out or opt-in of the Temporary Housing                               And Shelter Assistance Program Upon motion of Neil Melancon duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the minutes of the August 9, 2022 meeting were approved. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the following additions to the September Meeting Agenda:                             Item 13:  Consider the purchase of new tractor with boom Upon motion of Ryan Breaux duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened the Public Hearing for Ordinance #2280 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment, regarding general zoning regulations applicable to zoning districts R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-5, concerning regulation of the temporary model homes, townhouses, and matters relating thereto).             Jeremy Broussard explained the ordinance to the council.  He also talked about the definition of Townhomes and Model homes being added.  Jeremy Broussard mentioned that there are a couple of changes to the ordinance from the introduction til now.  The secondary recovery center and half-way homes is scratched out which Councilman Melancon brought up and should be taken out, so that would be an option. City Attorney, Bart Hebert, questioned Mr. Broussard if the lots are 3,000 or 3,500 square feet and Jeremy Broussard said the lots are 3,000 square feet. Jeremy Broussard explained another change that is in the original “No Off Sreet Parking” should be “No Street Parking”. The word was misplaced and the city doesn’t allow to park on the streets.  Councilman Melancon asked the city council permission to strike out Fraternity and Sorority Houses from Section 23-5.6-R5 (a).  Jeremy Broussard was asked the definition of “Club” and explained it to be like a Lions Club, KC Hall and a Fraternity would be considered club and not a drinking club.  He defined “Club” as a private recreational building or area operating by membership for the benefit of their membership and not for gang. The terms shall include country club and lodges. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen closed the public hearing for Ordinance #2280. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2280 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment, regarding general zoning regulations applicable to zoning districts R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-5, concerning regulation of the temporary model homes, townhouses, and matters relating thereto) with the stipulation to strikeout Fraternity and Sorority Houses in Section 23-5.6-R5, Multiple Family Residential District and also secondary recovery center or halfway house and clarify under item (d) that the minimum lot area for townhouse dwelling is 3,000 square feet per unit. ORDINANCE NUMBER 2280    An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of general zoning regulations, Sections 23-2.1, 23-4.29, 23-5.6 and 23-7.4, applicable to zoning districts R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-5 regarding regulation of temporary model homes, townhouse dwellings and matters related thereto. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana duly convened in regular session on the 13th day of September, 2022, that: The Code of Ordinances for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana be amended by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 23-2.1, 23-4.29, 23-5.6 and 23-7.4 as follows: Sec. 23-2.1. – Definitions.  Dwelling, townhouse. A structure consisting of no less than three dwelling units, with no other dwelling or portion of other dwelling located directly above or below, where each unit has a separate entrance and direct ground level access to the outdoors. These units are connected to other dwelling units by a single party wall with no opening. A townhouse dwelling does not include a multi-family dwelling. A townhouse dwelling refers to the design of a structure and does not reflect the type of ownership of the individual units. No permit for any dwelling, townhouse shall be approved unless part of townhouse dwelling development that is part of a Concept Review Plan approved by the Planning Commission and Board of Aldermen.  Temporary Model Home. A furnished, single-family dwelling that is occupied, on a temporary basis for the period permitted under this Sec. 23-4.29, as a marketing tool to show prospective homebuyers a particular plan, type of construction, accoutrements or floor plan, and, additionally, as a residential sales office, for homes within the qualified subdivision, or phase thereof, for which it serves, and that is not occupied as a residence during the same time. Sec. 23-4.29. – Temporary Model Home and Sales Office. In zoning districts R-1, R-2, and R-3, one Temporary Model Home for a qualified residential subdivision may be allowed upon the issuance of a Temporary Model Home permit by the Planning Director, and issuance of an occupational license by the City, to the Developer of such subdivision, and payment of all fees associated therewith. Upon qualification and approval, the…