1. Port Marigny Outline of Approval Processes
(Conceptual or final approval?)
Presented to Mandeville Planning and Zoning Commissions by:
Victor J. Franckiewicz, Jr.
Butler Snow LLP
January 11, 2017

2. Multistep Processes Approval processes -- plural
Step 1: TND-PD conceptual approval
Recommendation by Planning and Zoning
Decision by City Council in an ordinance
Step 2: Subsequent P&Z and Council Approvals on development details
Step 3: Implementation phase: routine permits and other approvals

3. Step 1: Conceptual Approval
This is where we are now
The result of this process will be either a denial or an ordinance approving a plan, with whatever conditions the Council decides
The ordinance may be as specific or as general as the Council decides
The ordinance sets the ground rules for the subsequent approval processes

4. Conceptual Approval; Likely Features
Overall plan(s) showing general arrangement of uses, open spaces, and relationships to surrounding neighborhoods
Cap on number of units of different types, commercial square footage
General plan showing street grid, connections to existing streets, overall dimensions, general phasing
Thoroughfare standards and identified locations for each type

5. Conceptual Approval Likely Features (cont.)
General plan for grading, fill, and drainage
Build to lines and other dimensional regulations (the “Urban Regulation Instructions” sheet)
Specification of uses by right vs. conditional uses
Traffic improvement requirements, development limitations, and infrastructure triggers
Other conditions or limitations (such as specification of special environmental assessment requirements, lot frontage or size limitations where relevant, open space details)

6. Step 2: Subsequent P&Z and Council Approvals
Subdivision approval under CLURO Arts. 11 and 12 for each distinct phase of development
Detail considerations for a subdivision, such as actual lot lines and dimensions, infrastructures, environmental assessment, covenants, etc.
Final drainage, grading, fill, and storm water management plan
Recommendations by P&Z on conditional uses as they are proposed for development (hotel, commercial, multi-family, mixed use, marina)
Decision by City Council on conditional uses

7. Step 3: Implementation Permits; other Approvals
Development permits under CLURO and
Normal building permits
Monitoring and acceptance of infrastructure construction by the city
Minor changes under CLURO approved by the Planning Director
Major amendments under CLURO go through the conditional use process

8. Thank you.