Notice

Publication Date

2023-12-22

Subcategory

PUBLIC NOTICE

Planning &

Zoning

Commission

Public Hearing Minutes

November 20, 2023

5:45 p.m.

St. Mary Parish Courthouse

Fifth Floor

Franklin,

Louisiana

The Planning & Zoning Commission met on this date with Chairman Barry Druilhet presiding and the following members present: Danny Lipari, Jimmy Wiley, Jeremy Chesteen, Joshua Montgomery, Glynn Pellerin, and Carla Davis.

The purpose of the hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following proposed Subdivision/Development of property:

Specific Use Re- quest by ibV Energy for a Solar Farm in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located in Franklin, LA; Sec. 46 T14S R10E;

-Parcel Id# 2114844001.00-350.59 ac por 493.09 ac Tract situated in Sec. 46 T14S R9E lying North of Hwy. 87 Acq. 85 289653,

-Parcel Id# 2174821013.00-66.11 ac por Rem 493.09 ac tract situated in Sec 46 T14S R9E lying between Hwy. 87 and Bayou Teche Acq. 85 289653. Improvement on the land of D T Caffery LLC Acq. 85 289653, &

-Parcel Id# 2174821014.00-72.64 ac por Rem 493.09 ac tract situated in Sec 46 T14S R9E lying between Hwy. 87 and Bayou Teche Acq. 85 289653. Improvement on the land of D T Caffery LLC Acq. 85 289653. (Zon-1415)

Don Caffery ap- peared before the board to discuss the Specific Use Request by ibV Energy for a Solar Farm in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located in Franklin, LA; Sec. 46 T14S R10E;

-Parcel Id# 2114844001.00-350.59 ac por 493.09 ac Tract situated in Sec. 46 T14S R9E lying North of Hwy. 87 Acq. 85 289653,

-Parcel Id# 2174821014.00-72.64 ac por Rem 493.09 ac tract situated in Sec 46 T14S R9E lying between Hwy. 87 and Bayou Teche Acq. 85 289653. Improvement on the land of D T Caffery LLC Acq. 85 289653.

Mr. Caffery ex- plained that several years ago Cleco released information that they were interested in creating a solar farm near their Bayou Teche facility.

Mr. Caffery stated that he spoke with roughly 2,000 solar developers that were interested in developing the solar farm; however, Cleco did not go through with the project.

Mr. Caffery ex- plained that he stayed in contact with multiple developers regarding the project and ultimately chose ibV Energy to move forward.

Robin Saiz, Co- Founder of ibV energy, appeared before the board to discuss the Specific Use Request by ibV Energy for a Solar Farm.

Mr. Saiz explain-ed that ibV is a veteran funded, US based company, and is made up of 28 team members.

Mr. Saiz stated that he has been working in renewable energy since 2006 and has completed multiple projects around the country.

Mr. Saiz explain-ed that ibV does large utility scale solar farms and battery storage assistance.

Mr. Saiz explain-ed that the project here will not be battery storage, it will be pure solar and will be 95 megawatts.

Mr. Saiz stated that everything is done in-house so that the company can be aware of all the work that is being done.

Steven Link, ibV Project Manager, appeared before the board to discuss the Specific Use Request by ibV Energy for a Solar Farm.

Mr. Link ex- plained that he oversees that project is cited properly, that the environmental due diligence has been done, and that the solar ordinances are being followed for all the communities that the company works in.

Mr. Link ex- plained that for the last two years the company has been running environmental studies in conjunction with electrical studies.

Mr. Link stated that this project is in total compliance with St. Mary Parish’s solar ordinance.

Mr. Link ex- plained that the solar form would not affect any wetlands or drainage in the area.

Mr. Link ex- plained that the solar farm will be enclosed and up to electric regulation and will have the proper signage and lock boxes.

Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Ap- proval for a subdivision of property for

Glenwood Acquisitions, LLC, represented by Benjamin Langlinais in both Agricultural (AG) and Conservation (CN) Zoned Districts located at 9988 & 9900 Hwy. 87, Jeanerette, LA-Sec. 59/24/48 T13S R8E;

-Parcel Id# 1875004012.00-19.11 ac por 40.55 Tract JRSTUVILHGKFEDJ per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 59 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,

-Parcel Id# 1875004011.00-36.74 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 59 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,

-Parcel Id# 1875004013.00-21.44 as por 40.55 Tract JRSTUVILHGKFEDJ per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 24 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,

-Parcel Id# 1875004010.00-32.91 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 24 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674, &

-Parcel Id# 1875004009.00-15.67 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 48 T13S R9E Acq. 379 331674. (Sub-1253)

Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Ap- proval for a subdivision of property for

Annie Viator and Heirs represented by Kirk Farrelly with Capital Growth Buchalter, Inc in a Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District located at 19545 Hwy 182 W., Jeanerette, LA; -Sec.68 T13S R8E; -Parcel Id# 1905041004.00-7.00 ac Tract BD Road - Stouff - R R - Sorrel Ln. Acq. 436 340517. (Sub-1252)

Rezoning of property by Kirk Farrelly with Capital Growth Buchalter, Inc. re- presenting Annie Viator and Heirs from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to General Commercial (GC) Zoned District to allow for the development of a General Retail Store (Dollar General) based off of the proposed subdivision of Tract A-B-C-D-E-A located at 19545 Hwy 182 W., Jeanerette, LA -Sec.68 T13S R8E; -Parcel Id# 1905041004.00 -7.00 ac Tract BD Road - Stouff - R R - Sorrel Ln. Acq. 436 340517. (Zon-1417 )

Kirk Farrelly appeared before the board to discuss Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Approval for a subdivision of property for Annie Viator and Heirs represented by Kirk Farrelly with Capital Growth Buchalter, Inc in a Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District located at 19545 Hwy 182 W., Jeanerette, LA; -Sec.68 T13S R8E; -Parcel Id# 1905041004.00-7.00 ac Tract BD Road - Stouff - R R - Sorrel Ln. Acq. 436 340517 and the Rezoning of property by Kirk Farrelly with Capital Growth Buchalter, Inc. re- presenting Annie Viator and Heirs from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to General Commercial (GC) Zoned District to allow for the development of a General Retail Store (Dollar General) based off of the proposed subdivision of Tract A-B-C-D-E-A located at 19545 Hwy 182 W., Jeanerette, LA -Sec.68 T13S R8E; -Parcel Id# 1905041004.00 -7.00 ac Tract BD Road - Stouff - R R - Sorrel Ln. Acq. 436 340517.

Mr. Farrelly stated that the proposed rezoning would be to construct a Dollar General.

Mr. Farrelly ex- plained that all the plans are in compliance with DOTD and with St. Mary Parish.

Mr. Farrelly stated that the front of the building would be facing Highway 182 and there will be a privacy fence placed around the building.

Mr. Farrelly ex- plained that they are proposing a newer layout for this Dollar General which offers more food items and the basic everyday necessities.

Rezoning of property by AKL Holdings, LLC from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to General Commercial (GC) Zoned District located at 19466 & 19476 Hwy. 182, Jeanerette, LA-Sec. 68 T13S R8E; -Parcel Id# 1935041011.00-Lot Tract “ABCDEA” per Plat 22V 184246 BD G Binick & A Roberts Et Al – G Binick – LA Hwy. 182 – A Roberts Et Al Acq. 446 342213. (Zon-1418)

Joran Anderson appeared before the board to discuss the Rezoning of property by AKL Holdings, LLC from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to General Commercial (GC) Zoned District located at 19466 & 19476 Hwy. 182, Jeanerette, LA-Sec. 68 T13S R8E; -Parcel Id# 1935041011.00-Lot Tract “ABCDEA” per Plat 22V 184246 BD G Binick & A Roberts Et Al – G Binick – LA Hwy. 182 – A Roberts Et Al Acq. 446 342213.

Mr. Anderson stated that he and his wife Maddi Anderson are appearing before the board to ask that the rezoning be denied.

Mr. Anderson explained that in the past the previous business caused issues with access to the surrounding homes due to the lack of parking spots.

Mr. Anderson explained that the parking spots in front of the building cause a hazard for those who are trying to back out and for those who are passing on the Highway.

Mr. Anderson stated that he is worried that opening another business in that location would attract commotion in the quiet community.

Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for a subdivision of property for Chad Vice in a Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District located at 2601 Hwy. 182, Morgan City, LA-Sec. 21 T15S R12E; -Parcel Id# 3014361092.00-Lot 10A Resub. Lot 10 Bergeron Subd. also being Tract ABCDA per Plat 411 336515 Acq. 411 336514. (Sub-1254)

There being no further business, Chairman Barry Druilhet adjourned the Public Hearing.

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Chairman Barry Druilhet

St. Mary Parish Planning and Zoning Commission

Adv. Dec. 22, 2023