NEW ORLEANS | Project/Development Thread

[Uptowner]

Originally Posted by ardecila

^^ WOAH. That turned out so much better than the renderings! Right up there with the best in the country.

(A little sterile, but what hospital isn't?)

Are those brown portions of the VA hospital done in brick? I haven't been by the Tulane side. Of course, that might just be wet plywood before they put up Tyvek and the metal cladding.

It would have been amazing if they were.

[whoah whoah]

Does anyone know what is going in 301 St Charles ave? They have started construction already. I have heard rumors that the top floor will be condo's and the bottom will be retail, specifically a 5 guys burgers. Can anyone confirm this?

[CheeburgerCheeburger]

That building was supposed to house Renaissance RX's headquarters, but things aren't looking so hot for them as of late:

http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com...leans-start-up

Either way, it wouldn't surprise me if a portion of the ground floor became a Five Guys.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by CheeburgerCheeburger

That building was supposed to house Renaissance RX's headquarters, but things aren't looking so hot for them as of late:

http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com...leans-start-up

Either way, it wouldn't surprise me if a portion of the ground floor became a Five Guys.

I know an interior demo permit was applied for last week. renaissance rx is still supposed to move in there. but the bottom was always going to be retail. No clue whats supposed to go in there though.

[SlidellWx]

I really hope Renaissance RX will be successful in the long run.

Also, Copa Airlines started flying to Panama City, Panama today. Looks like long lines at the airport for the flight this morning. Great to have more international options.

https://twitter.com/NewsCarolyn/stat...443072/photo/1

[typo86]

Sidney Torres plans high-end Bayou St. John development

An investor group led by New Orleans businessman Sidney Torres has plans for a high-end housing and retail development along a prime stretch of the Lafitte Greenway in Mid-City. IV Capital, a venture capital firm led by Torres, said Friday (June 26) it has bought a nine-acre plot of land bounded by the Mid-City Rouses supermarket and Bayou St. John, between Conti and Toulouse streets...

http://www.nola.com/business/index.s...l#incart_river

[ardecila]

Interesting, Joe Jaeger is also a partner on this. Dude is like a bad penny.

I'm skeptical this can actually come to pass. Seems like another big fanciful plan without much chance. Also, good luck getting anything substantial approved by the neighborhood groups. They will bitch and moan until A) the developer gives up, or B) the developer dumbs it down to something you could find in Kenner.

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by ardecila

Interesting, Joe Jaeger is also a partner on this. Dude is like a bad penny.

I'm skeptical this can actually come to pass. Seems like another big fanciful plan without much chance. Also, good luck getting anything substantial approved by the neighborhood groups. They will bitch and moan until A) the developer gives up, or B) the developer dumbs it down to something you could find in Kenner.

If Jaeger and Torres are involved I wouldnt bet against it and also wasnt this where the large sports complex was just proposed?

[tennis1400]

Permits:


2521 Jena St·New Construction ·Ref Code: 5BCXK8
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
Edward Wikoff
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/25/2015 4:46:14 PM
Closed:
No
Description
The proposed project is a new commercial 2 story building with a raised foundation and wood-framed structure above. The first floor is has (2) commercial tenant spaces for lease. The second floor is a yoga studio with offices and reception for the staff.


1001 Canal St, Viva Fashion·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: CQ85SK
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Hammy Halum
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/25/2015 4:14:33 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Exterior Façade Restoration


2435 Napoleon Ave·New Construction ·Ref Code: H02NZT
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
Edward Wikoff
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/26/2015 11:47:13 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Construction of a new four story, five unit condominium building.



614 Canal St·Renovation (Structural) ·Ref Code: QYV5XW
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Type:
Renovation (Structural)
Applicant:
Vanessa Smith-Torres
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/22/2015 4:25:25 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Interior renovation of tenant restaurant space at 1st and 2nd floors as well as enhancements to Canal Street facade of JW Marriott, including replacement of the balconies at the 2nd and 3rd floors, replacing glazing systems, painting the facade, and new signage.



1502 St Bernard Ave·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: 7N0N10
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Sr. Kevin M. Dupart
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/19/2015 12:40:45 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Repair vacant commercial building per HDLC.



5500 Piety Dr, Building 5·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: F7YRN1
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Jonathan Tate
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/22/2015 9:11:04 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Interior improvements to existing school building to support space as per plans




4180 Old Gentilly Rd·Renovation (Non-Structural) · Permit #15-18721-RNVN ·Ref Code: SLKSF3
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Matthew Ahearn
Status:
Permit Approved
Date Filed:
6/22/2015 11:08:48 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Supplement to 13-01058-RNVN to continue renovation and restoration of gutted motel to pre-hurricane katrina use.



532 Royal St·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: UP4ZXA
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Robert Pell
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/22/2015 11:14:47 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Interior build out of existing retail space. Upgrade electrical and mechanical as needed. Repair exterior mill work as needed.



1530 Felicity St·New Construction ·Ref Code: Q7SAA2
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
Ray Croft
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/17/2015 3:31:32 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Construct a 8380 sq ft 3-stroy 6-unit multi-family dwelling as per plans.




1930 Burgundy St·New Construction ·Ref Code: 743DTE
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
Robert Cangelosi, Jr.
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/17/2015 3:48:59 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Construction of two single and one triplex building per plans




7300 W Roadway St·New Construction ·Ref Code: LLZRBA
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
Christina Springer
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/23/2015 9:25:29 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Construction of a 115’ Self Supporting Tower for the USACE for the 17th street canal pump station.



1801 Leon C Simon Dr·New Construction ·Ref Code: DQA1V4
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
Christina Springer
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/23/2015 9:29:15 AM
Closed:
No
Description
construction of a 115’ self supporting communications tower for the USACE London Ave Pumping Station




3419 S Robertson St·New Construction ·Ref Code: 0E387L
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
Fifth African Baptist Church
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/23/2015 9:46:32 AM
Closed:
No
Description
New construction of a 2 story 13,400 s.f. church as per plans.



1000 Lakeshore Dr·New Construction ·Ref Code: 3MQ712
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
Christina Springer
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/23/2015 9:31:54 AM
Closed:
No
Description
construction of a 115’ self supporting communications tower for the USACE Orleans Ave Pumping Station



4321 S Claiborne Ave·Change of Use ·Ref Code: AEDQ2K
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Type:
Change of Use
Applicant:
BJS, LLC
Status:
Application Review
Date Filed:
6/16/2015 3:34:15 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Convert hardware store into a restaurant as per plans.






2400 St Charles Ave·HDLC COA ·Ref Code: GA53UT
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Type:
HDLC COA
Applicant:
John C. Williams
Status:
Completeness Review
Date Filed:
6/17/2015 9:49:44 AM
Closed:
No
Description
The project proposes to tear down the outdated ranch style houses located at 2400 St Charles avenue and 2416 St. Charles Avenue. In their place, we’d like to construct a traditional brick and cast stone, four-story, 24,400 square foot, multi-family building. The building will house (11) residential units each approx. 2,000 sf in size. Each unit will be assigned (2) parking spaces, located on the ground floor in the rear of the building. As indicated in the elevations, the front façade will be approximately 58 ft. in height, and step down in the back to approximately 47 ft. in height. We are requesting a conditional use in height as outlined in the Current Zoning Ordinance for RM-2A zoning for structures fronting a major street.




309 Chartres St·Renovation (Structural) ·Ref Code: W8M0P4
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Type:
Renovation (Structural)
Applicant:
Robert Pell
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/16/2015 3:59:00 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Renovate existing warehouse into 6 apartments and a ground floor commercial space as per plans.







1116 Louisiana Ave·Renovation (Structural) ·Ref Code: T41JQT
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Type:
Renovation (Structural)
Applicant:
James Farrelly
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/17/2015 12:14:29 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Renovation of an existing multi tenant +/-9,034 Sq. Ft. building into a single CVS Pharmacy building with pharmacy; new pavement; reuse of existing utility connections; new signage




8700 Lake Forest Blvd, Suites 104-105·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: 1JEMJH
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
W.T. Verges Construction Company,Inc.
Status:
Zoning Review
Date Filed:
6/18/2015 10:02:43 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Tenant build out of suites 104-105 to a restaurant as per plans. Signs require a separate permit.



941 Julia St·HDLC COA ·Ref Code: 1137L4
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Type:
HDLC COA
Applicant:
Maria Papacharalambous
Status:
Completeness Review
Date Filed:
6/17/2015 11:00:16 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Renovation of a 2 ½ story masonry townhouse and detached rear service building. The townhouse is to be renovated into two single-story apartment units above a commercial space, with a 2-story guest house and garden in the rear. The proposed rehabilitation includes: 1) reconstruction of the O'Keefe side wall (see attached structural report); 2) first floor height increase (current ceiling height is atypically low for a 19th century commercial space); 3) street facades at Julia and O'Keefe per attached elevations (historic records are missing and exterior of building significantly altered; exploratory demolition provided incomplete guidance for rehabilitation).




935 Julia St·HDLC COA ·Ref Code: A03EYM
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Type:
HDLC COA
Applicant:
Maria Papacharalambous
Status:
Permit Case Created
Date Filed:
6/17/2015 9:41:36 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Renovation of a 2 ½ story masonry Greek revival townhouse containing twin commercial and residential units (935 and 939 Julia St) with a shared gable roof, divided by a common pedestrian alley on the first floor that leads to a semi-attached rear service building and yard. The townhouse is to be renovated into two 2-story apartment units above two commercial spaces, each with a semi-detached guest house and private garden in the rear. The street facade is to be restored to its original historic elevation per the notarial archive rendering attached dating from 1852.




929 Julia St·HDLC COA ·Ref Code: RVQQ1Z
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Type:
HDLC COA
Applicant:
Maria Papacharalambous
Status:
Permit Case Created
Date Filed:
6/17/2015 9:40:19 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Renovation of a 3 ½ story masonry Greek revival townhouse and semi-attached rear service building constructed circa 1844. The townhouse is to be renovated into a single 2-story apartment unit above a commercial space, with a semi-detached guest house and private garden in the rear. The street facade is to be restored to its original historic elevation per the notarial archive rendering attached dating from 1854.




1015 Canal St, Rainbow Apparel·HDLC COA ·Ref Code: PHU5TT
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Type:
HDLC COA
Applicant:
Hammy Halum
Status:
Completeness Review
Date Filed:
6/16/2015 10:30:09 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Exterior Façade Restoration



832 Baronne St [Alamo Services]·HDLC COA · Permit #15-18059-HDLC ·Ref Code: N5XK14
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Type:
HDLC COA
Applicant:
John Boyd
Status:
Permit Issued
Date Filed:
6/16/2015 9:56:29 AM
Closed:
No
Description
install a flag pole



631 Desire St·HDLC COA ·Ref Code: UPR04U
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Type:
HDLC COA
Applicant:
631 Desire LLC
Status:
Completeness Review
Date Filed:
6/17/2015 12:52:19 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Convert existing warehouse into a bed and breakfast guest home(5 rooms) as per plans and HDLC C/A # 15-18138-HDLC.




3411 Broadway St, 7100-7130 Edinburgh St·Conditional Use · Project #ZD062-15 ·Ref Code: FVSDDD
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Type:
Conditional Use
Applicant:
The City Of New Orleans
Status:
Public Hearing Notice
Date Filed:
6/15/2015 12:00:00 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Conditional use application for a new natatorium and NOPD second district station.



746 Okeefe Ave·New Construction ·Ref Code: MPJTZK
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
Maria Papacharalambous
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/15/2015 5:02:35 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Demolition of two 2-story wood framed derelict buildings at 752 and 746 O'Keefe Ave, and one single-story masonry warehouse at 927 Julia St. Restoration of a single-story historic facade at 740 O'Keefe. New construction of a 5-story, 14-unit condominium building with garden, fitness room, and 18-car parking garage on the first level. Individual lots to be combined into single property include 927 Julia St, and 740, 742, 746, and 752 O'Keefe Ave.




























1421 N Robertson St·New Construction ·Ref Code: 7LWGNT
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
Susan E. Neely, Architect, LLC
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/16/2015 3:36:33 PM
Closed:
No
Description
New construction of a 1 story restaurant per plans.




2400 St Charles Ave·New Construction ·Ref Code: X7PYCD
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Type:
New Construction
Applicant:
John C. Williams
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/16/2015 4:15:08 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Construct a four-story, 24,400 sq ft, 11 unit multi-family building as per plans.













Chef Bart Bell Plans A Cajun Take-Out Shop For Mid City This Fall




http://nola.eater.com/2015/6/15/8782...city-this-fall


See photos, details of beautification efforts for West Esplanade Avenue in Metairie



http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com...underway-along


“Trash Palace” Theater in the Marigny Gets City Planning Approval




http://canalstreetbeat.com/trash-pal...ning-approval/



Craft Beer Reserve plans to open in the former Liberty Bank building at 3939 Tulane Avenue this fall.




http://midcitymessenger.com/2015/06/...live-coverage/




Coliseum Square sidewalk project to fall under review by state historic preservationists




http://uptownmessenger.com/2015/06/c...servationists/



Opening Report: Lakeview Burgers & Seafood Lands on Harrison; Nine Roses Cafe Hits Quarter; More




http://nola.eater.com/2015/6/22/8824...son-nine-roses



Get Ready for Second Line Brewing, Almost Open in Mid City




http://nola.eater.com/2015/6/23/8833...-mid-city-soon



Wink's Bakery Opens in The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk


http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gamb...nt?oid=2695699


Killer Poboys Expands This Summer With Large Quarter Location




http://nola.eater.com/2015/6/24/8838...arter-location



Feelings Cafe is Changing Shape, And Soon, Its Name




http://nola.eater.com/2015/6/25/8845...s-name#4362520




German Style "Indoor Beer Garden" to Open on Tchoupitoulas





http://nola.eater.com/2015/6/26/8852...-tchoupitoulas



Franchisee signs deal to bring Maddio’s pizza chain to south Louisiana

http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com...-deal-to-bring

[Chris from N.O.]

The sports complex proposed for that site had no money behind it. And I think MCNO will be in favor of this. I live a few blocks away and I'm excited about it.

[ardecila]

That proposal at O'Keefe and Julia looks awesome. Very creative blend of old and new.

With my developer hat on, though, it looks very expensive to build. Two elevators, lots of exterior walls, gotta preserve the facade on O'Keefe while building behind, etc. I wonder how much the units will go for?

[tennis1400]

413 S Rampart St·HDLC COA · Permit #15-16072-HDLC ·Ref Code: KYFZDG
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Type:
HDLC COA
Applicant:
John C. Williams
Status:
Permit Issued
Date Filed:
6/26/2015 11:33:24 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Scope of work to include masonry restoration, replacement of existing roof and roof structure, the addition of a roof over the existing rear yard, and the replacement of the second floor structure. Only interior work to be completed is the require selective demolition to allow for structural repairs and no use or occupancy is being requested. NO USE OR OCCUPANCY




1220 Felicity St·HDLC COA · Permit #15-16405-HDLC ·Ref Code: JK7W8Y
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Type:
HDLC COA
Applicant:
Jessica Walker
Status:
Permit not required
Date Filed:
6/25/2015 2:40:35 PM
Closed:
Yes
Description
Interior renovation of an existing church building as per plans. The exterior work has been submitted under a separate exterior work permit.




1031 Canal St·Renovation (Structural) · Permit #15-19165-RNVS ·Ref Code: NB8WNY
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Type:
Renovation (Structural)
Applicant:
1031 Canal, LLC
Status:
Permit Issued
Date Filed:
6/25/2015 9:42:16 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Repair damaged wall with brick and structural steel in place.




1001 Canal St, Viva Fashion·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: CQ85SK
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Hammy Halum
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/25/2015 4:14:33 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Exterior Façade Restoration



600 Canal St·Attached Sign ·Ref Code: 1B4PP1
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Type:
Attached Sign
Applicant:
Monica Moreira
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/22/2015 11:35:28 AM
Closed:
No
Description
(4) Projecting Signs (two for Giani Building & two for New Orleans Pralines) Installation onto 5th and 7th floors.(see drawings for details) (3) Hanging Signs (Canopy Signs) ( One for Giani Entrance) Two for Pralines (Copy TBD)



800 N Claiborne Ave·Change of Use ·Ref Code: SF6SZ2
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Type:
Change of Use
Applicant:
Wautashi Construction Inc
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/22/2015 8:47:58 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Convert existing space into a theater as per plans and 15-18670-HDLC.










3000 St Claude Ave·Change of Use ·Ref Code: USXXVX
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Type:
Change of Use
Applicant:
Sweet Olive Properties LLC
Status:
Zoning Review
Date Filed:
6/23/2015 3:19:41 PM
Closed:
No
Description
Conversion of existing office building into a restaurant as per plans: enlarge existing toilet rooms for ADA compliance; electrical, hood and fire suppression system. Signs require a separate permit.

[York1]

Welcome back!

It's great to see my old neighborhoods of Lakeview and MidCity doing so well.

[Eightball]

The Mid-City/BSJ plan looks great

[tennis1400]

Look Inside the Byron Mouton-Designed YAYA Arts Center





http://nola.curbed.com/archives/2015...rts-center.php

Arhaus Open at South Market, Hattie Sparks Opens Monday



http://nola.curbed.com/archives/2015...trict.php#more



The new Napoleon Avenue revealed: narrower neutral ground, walking path, bike lanes



http://uptownmessenger.com/2015/06/t...th-bike-lanes/

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by Eightball

The Mid-City/BSJ plan looks great

Where did you see a plan for this?

[Eightball]

Nah, sorry I have nothing other than what is on nola.com ... i guess i should have said more accurately something like the rough framework as presented thus far sounds great

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by Eightball

Nah, sorry I have nothing other than what is on nola.com ... i guess i should have said more accurately something like the rough framework as presented thus far sounds great

Ok thanks just curious. They have a plan on curbed but its the plan from the previous rock climbing deal. So was just wondering if I missed something. This combined with the redevelopment of the Home Depot will completely change that area.

[UPTnola]

Hey Tennis1400,

Where do you get all these building permit applications from? Just curious.

Thanks

[tennis1400]

Originally Posted by UPTnola

Hey Tennis1400,

Where do you get all these building permit applications from? Just curious.

Thanks

I make them up!


They are spread out across the cities website. You mainly just need to know how look through all the crap. You wouldn't believe how many electric permits there are in a day.




2 Poydras St·Renovation (Non-Structural) ·Ref Code: KW17UZ
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Type:
Renovation (Non-Structural)
Applicant:
Jessica Walker
Status:
Application Submitted
Date Filed:
6/29/2015 9:52:38 AM
Closed:
No
Description
Interior renovation to Ballroom, prefunction, and meeting space as per plans.




92-Acre Business Park Planned in Covington




http://canalstreetbeat.com/92-acre-b...-in-covington/




Ochsner to build 60-bed rehab hospital with Select Medical Corp.



http://www.nola.com/health/index.ssf...hared-business



Lycee Francais to begin work at Priestley site within a week, officials say




http://uptownmessenger.com/2015/06/l...live-coverage/



Broussard's & Kingfish Owners Gobble Up Former Houston's Space on Vets



http://nola.eater.com/2015/6/29/8861...-space-on-vets



Noticed the city changed the deadline for Piazza Di italia proposals from June 30th to July 31st. Makes sense because the original timeframe seemed just a tad short for a RFI with no real direction.




City Issues Stop Work Order on New Jail for Violating City Code, Failing to House All Populations



City Attorney Also Files Lawsuit Requiring the Sheriff to Comply with the Law, Court Orders


NEW ORLEANS – Today, the City of New Orleans’ Department of Safety & Permits issued a stop work order on all construction of the new Orleans Parish jail due to flagrant violations of City Code and failing to build a jail that can house all populations, including those with medical and mental health needs – a key requirement in the permits approved by the City Council. Additionally, the City Attorney’s Office today filed a writ of mandamus in Civil District Court ordering Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman to fulfill his ministerial duty to adhere to the local ordinance that requires the new facility to house all inmates (individuals with acute mental health needs are excluded from this requirement).

“The new jail facility being constructed is in plain violation of the law, including the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the conditional use permit approved by the City Planning Commission and the City Council,” said Jared Munster, director of the New Orleans Department of Safety & Permits. “When construction of the jail was debated and decided back in 2010 and 2011, the Sheriff was required to build a prison that addresses the needs of all populations as conditions for approval, including those with medical and mental health needs; the current jail facility is not equipped to do that. Therefore, the City of New Orleans is ordering the Sheriff to halt all construction on the project until the City can verify that the Sheriff has properly addressed these vulnerable populations in the new jail facility.”

The new Phase II jail facility required Conditional Use approval through the City Planning Commission and City Council prior to permitting. Therefore, the technical citation for issuance of the Stop Work Order is that the project stands in violation of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance 4,264 MCS, as amended) and Ordinance 24,828 MCS, which authorized this specific conditional use in 2011.

The federal courts and the consent decree monitor have both recognized that the new Phase II facility has not been properly constructed to adequately house inmates with medical and mental health conditions, female and juvenile inmates, disabled inmates, or inmates requiring disciplinary and/or administrative segregation. Therefore, the City Attorney’s Office has also filed a writ of mandamus lawsuit asking the Civil District Court to require the Sheriff to get the new jail into compliance as soon as possible.



http://www.nola.gov/mayor/press-rele...op-work-order/