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CZO Kick-Off Meeting
Work on Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to Begin
Saturday, June 26, 2010
At Dillard University – Albert Dent Hall
Dear Citizen Planner:
You, your neighbors, friends and associates are invited to join in the initial meeting of the planning process to get citizen input on the revision of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO).
On Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Dillard University’s, Albert Dent Hall (Gymnasium), the City Planning Commission will host a citywide gathering to explain and get input on the zoning principles, which will be used in crafting the Zoning Ordinance that locks in the Land Use elements of the Master Plan (“New Orleans 2030: A Plan for the 21st Century”). The Citywide Forum will begin at 8:30 AM and will wrap-up around noon. Please RSVP by e-mailing “trene@Brightmomentsnola.com”. We also encourage you to help us spread the word to your e-mail network.
Camiros, the lead consultant on the zoning effort, will explain the process and provide information on their “Place Based” approach to developing the CZO. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and give input on the approach and to fully understand how the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance will impact your neighborhood.
Background Information
In the city of New Orleans, the physical development of land is controlled by zoning or the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO). Zoning is a key tool for implementing many of the policies of the new Master Plan. It establishes rules for determining where new development can be located and how it should be designed. It establishes where buildings can be placed on lots. It controls the height and size of buildings. Zoning establishes rules for determining how existing homes, businesses and other building can be enlarged or altered. It establishes the density of our neighborhoods. But, zoning does not control all aspects of our built environment, such as the details of building construction, or building maintenance.
Zoning in New Orleans today is a patchwork of rules that, while well intended when written, are not well suited to maintaining desired types of existing development or attracting appropriate types of redevelopment. Often, there is a disconnect between what people want to build and what can be built. This is, in part, because our present zoning ordinance was designed to encourage a rather uniform pattern of development. Many of its districts contain regulations that do not fit the development that presently exists or is desired.
While the zoning ordinance has undergone substantial amendment over the years to encourage desirable development patterns, these changes have made the ordinance very complex, confusing and hard to use. With the anticipated adoption of the Master Plan, the CPC is now focused on developing a new CZO that will be user-friendly, consistent and predictable in its application; it must be easily understood by the citizens and business community alike.
The Process
During the coming months, citizens of New Orleans will have the opportunity to consider and discuss elements of the Zoning Ordinance for recommendation to the City Planning Commission, and City Council. A schedule of Planning District Meetings will soon be announced.
The Citywide Meeting will take place Saturday 6/26: Dillard Univ.-2601 Gentilly Blvd. (8:30 AM to Noon)
Thank you!
The New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Team
NOELA News - June 14, 2010
NOELA News - May 24, 2010
City Planning Commission - Save the Date (June 26th)
The City Planning Commission will hold a citywide forum on the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance revision project on Saturday morning, June 26. More information to follow.
Methodist Deadline Extended
The owner of the site of the former Methodist Hospital complex in eastern New Orleans has granted Mayor Mitch Landrieu a two-month extension on a $40 million deal to purchase the property, Methodist Health System Foundation CEO Fred Young Jr., said Monday.
“The mayor asked for 60 days so he could look over the deal,” Young said.
The city has until July 15 to decide on the agreement between site owner Universal Health Care and a city-supported nonprofit, Orleans Parish Hospital Service District. The agreement would commit the city to spending $40 million in federal Community Development Block Grant money – nearly 10 percent of $411 million given to the city for discretionary post-Katrina rebuilding.
Residents of eastern New Orleans say the hospital is needed to bring families back to the storm-decimated area, and that people are now traveling as long as 30 minutes for emergency care.
Landrieu did not respond to requests for comment. In a March 21 e-mail to a neighborhood community organization representative pleading for a quick resolution, former mayor Ray Nagin said Landrieu asked him to “stop and not purchase” the complex.
Renaissance Marketplace Needs Your Help on May 22nd !!!!!
Dear Committee Members and NOLA East Community Leaders,
In order to make this marketplace a success we need your help on Saturday, May 22, 2010. We are looking at having some media coverage and a live remote radio broadcast. We do not want to appear disorganized when the media comes out, adding to the perception of other New Orleanians that New Orleans East don’t have it together. We need to demonstrate to the rest of the City that we are here and we are working together for a common goal and that is why the Renaissance Marketplace of Eastern New Orleans is a Marketplace with a purpose. All eyes are on us so let’s show them that we collectively care about the future our community. Please attend the Thursday’s meeting at Liberty Building 6600 Plaza Dr. on the 5th floor.
If we have enough volunteers we can schedule each volunteer for 2 hours rather than staying all day.
If you have teenage children who are in need of community service work we welcome them!
These are the items that we need help with.
- Information booth attendants
- Water and soda booth attendants
- Arrive early for the event for set-up
- Meet vendors at the event and assist with set-up
- Decorate Marketplace Information booth
- Tent set-up
- Stage Set-up
- Tables and Chair Set up
- Decorate outside
- Place trash cans throughout site
- Greet guests
- Clean up and take down
- Have fun!
If you are unable to attend the meeting please inform me by phone 504-905-2892 that you are avaiable to volunteer on Saturday.
Help!!
Corinne
Renaissance Marketplace KICK-OFF Louisiana Purchase
Celebrating Louisiana’s Diverse Cultures With Live Performances By:
Viet Nam, Rumba Buena Band, Haitian DJ – Dolan, Hip Hop DJ -Patrick and Bamboula 2000
Food + Music + Art + Fun
May 22, 2010
12pm-5pm
5700 Read Blvd Adjacent to Lowe’s
Vendor Opportunities Available
Retail Vending $45
Food Vendors $75
Call 504-931-6623
IMPORTANT: ENONAC Economic Committee Meeting May 13, 2010
The ENONAC Economic Development Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, May 13th, 6:00p.m.- 8:00p.m. at 6600 Plaza Drive, 3rd Floor. Our guest speaker is Developer, Cesar Burgos. He will provide an update on the Lake Forest Plaza Mall and Walmart.
Join The Community Legion
JOIN THE STAND OF MEN IN THE EAST
TO SUPPORT, SECURE AND SUSTAIN
GROWTH & PROGRESS IN EASTERN
NEW ORLEANS.
www.communitylegion.org
Community Clean-Up Day
Meet your neighbors, clean up our streets, and revitalize our neighborhood to be a more vibrant community...
then celebrate at the community at the community barbecue.
NOELA Newsletter - April 26, 2010
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Oil Spoil Employment...Need to hire 500 people....ASAP
We will take applications at JOB1 Business and Career Solutions, 2330 Canal St.,
New Orleans, LA on Saturday 5/1/2010 from 9:30am to3pm. and Monday-Friday 9am to 3pm.
Must be at least 18 years old. Must have own transportation. Will live in a shared hotel environment. Will be paid a per diem.
Attached please find our application for prospective employees. In addition toour application, each applicant will need to complete an I-9 Form and
W-4. Click here for the application
See Job 1 web site for futher details
The Fight for Methodist Hospital: State of Health in the East Summit
Please join us as we stand up for the return of Health Care in the Eastern New Orleans Region. Pre-Katrina, we had two (2) hospitals and now we are at the 5 year mark Post Katrina with zero hospitals. No more studies, No more delays!!! The health of our community is at risk. This Summit will serve to raise awareness to the current and new Administration that this is a human issue and not a political one. All public officials: city, state, and federal have been invited to attend.
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New Information
Congratulations, Tangee!!!
Confirmed Appointments to Parish Hospital Service District
Councilmember Johnson
Councilmember Johnson
The Council passed Motions M-10-212 and M-10-213, co-authored by Councilmembers Johnson, Fielkow and Clarkson, confirming and approving the appointments of Christy L. Valentine, MD and Tangeyon S. Wall, as members of the Parish Hospital Service District for the Parish of Orleans, District A.
As a result of the lack of accessible medical services in eastern New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina, the Parish Hospital Service District was formed to work towards opening a hospital to serve the residents of New Orleans East.
District "E" Councilmember Jon D. Johnson said, "We owe it to the citizens of New Orleans East to provide high quality, accessible healthcare, something that we can all be proud of. This organization is dedicated to opening a hospital in one our City's most vulnerable areas; we want to ensure that this group is fully equipped and capable of operating efficiently."
Master Plan Meeting Reminder
Just a reminder about the Public Meeting for District D for the Master Plan coming up Tuesday March 23rd, at 6:00pm, Gentilly Presbyterian Church at Franklin and Gentilly Blvd.
We will also have a joint meeting for the same topic for Council Distrct D - East with Council District E on Monday March 22nd, 6:30pm at Houshold of Faith Church, 9300 I-10 Service Road, in New Orleans East.
NO East District D folks have the option to choose either meeting.
We hope to have as many of you as possible in attendance.
Respectfully Submitted
Scott M Darrah
Legislative Aide
Office of the Honorable
Cynthia Hedge Morrell
Councilmember, District "D"
1300 Perdido Street, Suite 2W20
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
(504) 658-1040 phone
(504) 658-1048 fax
Board Resolution Appointing Executive Members Click for form
Eastern New Orleans Newsletter (NOELA News)
February 8-15, 2010 (Click here to read)
General Meeting Rescheduled for February 23rd (Agenda)
The general meeting of ENONAC has been rescheduled for February 23, 2010. Due to the all of the other upcoming events (Saint's parade and Mardi Gras events) and availability of St Maria Goretti Church it has been pushed to February 23, 2010. The agenda is still being developed and will be sent out upon completion. The meeting place is St Maria Goretti Church for 6:00 p.m. We will hold a short CAB meeting after the general meeting.
Eastern New Orleans Newsletter (NOELA News)
February 01, 2010 (Click here to read)
Eastern New Orleans Newsletter (NOELA News)
January 25, 2010 (Click here to read)
Eastern New Orleans Newsletter (NOELA News)
December 21, 2009 (Click here to read)
Eastern New Orleans Newsletter (NOELA News)
December 7, 2009 (Click here to read)
ENONAC Candidate Forum
Eastern New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission
ENONAC Candidate Forum
City Council District E
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
St. Maria Goretti Community Center @ 6:00 p.m.
(ENONAC Monthly Community Meeting)
E-mail questions for the candidates to info@enonac.org
Selected questions will be asked by moderator Rod Nelson
This forum is not an endorsement of any particular candidate. Its purpose is to inform eastern New Orleans residents about the positions of the candidates on issues that affect our area.
A forum with the Mayoral candidates is being tentatively planned for the January ENONAC meeting.
Eastern New Orleans Newsletter (NOELA News)
November 23, 2009 (Click here to read)
Eastern New Orleans Newsletter (NOELA News)
November 16, 2009 (Click here to read)
Master Plan Update
At yesterday’s meeting, the City Planning Commission voted unanimously to delay consideration of the Mater Plan until the January 26, 2010 meeting. The special meeting for Nov. 17 is cancelled and there will be no consideration of the Master Plan at the Dec. 8 meeting. Public comments received before the Oct. 28 deadline will be considered as amendments at the Jan. 12 CPC meeting. CPC staff will post the public comments and staff recommendations to the project website (www.nolamasterplan.org) well in advance of Jan. 12 meeting.
We will also make the report, with revised future land use maps, available as a pdf that we can e-mail to you directly. We will keep you informed of any developments in the process. Thank you for your continued interest in the Master Plan.
Paul Cramer, Assistant Planning Administrator
Eastern New Orleans Newsletter (NOELA News)
November 11, 2009 (Click here to read)
Renaissance Marketplace Saturday the 28th
Renaissance Marketplace
of Eastern New Orleans
5700 Read Blvd. adjacent Lowe's Home Improvement at the I-10 & Read Blvd. Service Rd.
Saturday, November 28th from 12 to 5pm
Monthly arts/crafts/food market offering fresh produce,
fine arts and crafts, cuisine from area restaurants, and live music. Occurs on the
fourth Saturday of every month.
For more information or to volunteer, e-mail
renaissancemarketplace@yahoo.com, call
(504) 261-5067 or visit www.renaissancemarketplace.net
Eastern New Orleans Newsletter (NOELA News)
November 2, 2009 (Click here to read)
Eastern New Orleans Newsletter
October 19, 2009 (Click here to read)
Temporary Library Open in Eastern New Orleans
The temporary library has opened at
5641 Read Blvd. Hours are 10am – 7pm
on Mondays and Wednesdays; and 10am
– 5:00 pm on Saturdays. It is closed on
Fridays and Sundays. The telephone
number is 504.246.7005.
Eastern New Orleans Newsletter
October 12, 2009 (Click here to read)
Eastern New Orleans Newsletter
October 5, 2009 (Click here to read)
IMPORTANT: Master Plan Meetings Upcoming
Need your support/attendance Master Plan Hearings October 13th, October 16th and October 27th, from 4:30pm to 9:pm. in the City Council Chambers. Click here to read more...
Eastern N.O. Marketplace
THIS IS THE 4TH WEEKEND OF THE MONTH! COME VISIT THE EASTERN NEW ORLEANS MARKETPLACE. REAL GOOD FOOD! FREE ENTERTAINMENT!
QUALITY VENDORS! MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS! COME SAY “THANKS” TO EASTERN NEW ORLEANS BUSNESSES. 4 PM &ndash 7 PM ON READ BLVD. IN FRONT OF
LOWES PARKING LOT. SEE FLYER BELOW. PASS THE WORD TO FAMILY, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS.
Community Health Fair
In Touch Outreach Top presents its Annual Health Fair on Saturday, October 17, 2009, 9:00am to 1:00pm, at the Apostolic
Outreach Center, located at 8358 Lake Forest Blvd.
Click here to see the flyer
Eastern New Orleans Newsletter
September 21, 2009 (Click here to read)
Update: New Orleans East Library
The temporary Library is set to open in October or November. The temporary facility will offer books, public computers and delivery request from any branch in the system.
Eastern New Orleans Newsletter
September 14, 2009 (Click here to read)
City's Plan for the 21st Century
The City's Plan for the 21st Century will be posted by midnight the evening of Monday, September 14th and will be available at
www.nolamasterplan.org. Hard copies of the Plan will be delivered to the viewing locations below on Wednesday, September 16th.
You are invited to see the Draft Plan’s highlights and bring any comments or questions to the Open House taking place Saturday, September 19th from 9 am to 2 pm at the Dryades YMCA, 2220 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
We encourage your participation in the September 19th Open House and your active involvement in the Public Hearings that will take place on October 13th and 16th before the City Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is scheduled to make a recommendation on the Plan at its October 27th meeting. The New Orleans City Council will then deliberate the Plan and conduct additional Public Hearings. A final decision on a Plan is expected early in 2010.
Hope to see you then!
Eastern New Orleans Newsletter
September 7, 2009 (Click here to read)
Office of Recovery & Development Administration 2010 Program Year
The City of New Orleans' Office of Recovery and Development Administration (ORDA) is currently planning its 2010 program year, the fifth year of its 5-year Consolidated Plan (CP). The CP is the five-year Housing and Community Development Plan which is the planning and application process for four formula grants totaling approximately $27.9 million
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Marketplace Continues to Provide Eastern New Orleans Residents the Opportunity to “Shop in their Own Neighborhood”
(New Orleans) On Saturday August 22, 2009, the Renaissance Marketplace of Eastern New Orleans will host its monthly community market located at 5700 Read Blvd, at I-10 Service Road (adjacent to Lowe’s). This market will have a car show which will include a slow cruise and an open car-truck show. Those who wish to participate in the car show can register online for a fee of $5.00 or they can register the day of the event for $10.00. Winners will compete for the title of the best car, truck, or hot rod! There will be a 7.3 mile cruise which will begin at 4:00 p.m. with the market opening its doors at 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Nickelodeon Meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Representatives from Nickelodeon will be in Attendance to discuss intentions for Six Flags Site.
Please Be in Attendance
Tuesday,September 8, 2009 6:00 Pm
St. Maria Goretti (Msgr Gautreaux Ctr)
7300 Crowder Blvd (At Morrison)
The Honorable Cynthia Willard-Lewis
Councilmember District E
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Important Message From Senator Ann Duplessis Regarding The Former Jazzland Site
What's wrong with New Orleans East?
The following is a collection of excerpts from conversations and meetings with residents of eastern New Orleans
over the past several months. While it may seem negative at times, it is meant to instill hope in our future and
challenge each of you to do your part in bringing our area up to its full potential. These issues are not new to
any of us who live in the area, but we should begin to view these issues differently. Instead of repeating them over
and over in our meetings, we should try to develop a solution to at least one of these issues. It doesn’t matter how
small the solution may seem—it could be as small as writing a letter—but bring it to a meeting, and be ready to galvanize
the support of your neighbors in completing that particular task.
Read more on page 10 of the the July 20th Newsletter
Important Meeting on July 14th!!!
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Jazz City Cafe - Open for Business
Check out the menu for the only coffee house in New Orleans East or check them out
online at www.jazzcitycafe.com.
Click here for the menu.
La Provence (8181 Lake Forest) Update
Latest (6/6/2009): A contract has been executed with a demolition contractor and the necessary “permits” from the Department of Safety and Permits have been issued to the contractor.
The Demolition of Two Apartment
Complex in New Orleans East LA Provence and Oak Island apartments
I am very pleased to bring to you some very good
news. After two years of testimonies and countless
complaints I am proud to finally say that what many of
us know as 8181 Lake Forest or LA Provence
Apartments will soon be demolished. The owners
have just sent us a letter agreeing to demolish the
entire complex. They are currently in negotiations with
a demolition contractor and New Orleans East will
soon reap the benefits.
Also I am elated to say that 14101 Michoud Blvd
formerly known as Oak Island apartments will be
demolished. The permit was granted on May 20,
2009.
Both of these units were posing health risks to the
citizens of New Orleans as well as negatively affecting
the quality of life. Since Hurricane Katrina the
community has been working diligently to bring New
Orleans East back and I am glad to say that with this
great news we are two steps closer.
These units were constant reminders of government's
failures, as well as symbols of the greatest natural
disaster to ever strike our country. By demolishing
these units we can begin to put our dark past behind
us and look to a much better and brighter future.
I would like to thank the community for being so
engaged and staying involved in the process. I would
like this to serve as a reminder that when we come
together as one, with one goal, things change.
Cynthia Willard-Lewis
Council Member District E
THIS IS THE FOURTH WEEKEND - Support our Eastern New Orleans businesses!
Every 4th Weekend Campaign
A grass roots movement of Eastern New Orleans Residents
to promote the health, prosperity & growth of the East.
Residents and Business Owners of Eastern New Orleans:
As we celebrate the continued growth and pioneering spirit of the people of Eastern New Orleans, we need to thank our neighbors and our business owners for their commitment and dedication to the East. We have now exceeded 52,000 residents in the East and are still growing.
Now it is time to join your neighbors to reintroduce Eastern New Orleans residents to our Eastern New Orleans businesses . You can do this by participating in the Every 4 th Weekend Campaign to encourage all of us to purchase exclusively in the East on the 4 th weekend of every month. This kind of support is not only an important gesture to thank our pioneering businesses in the East, but such an effort is vital for continued economic development and job creation in the East.
Pass the word. ‘Buy exclusively in the East on Every 4 th Weekend ‘. Soon you will be able to pick up your Every 4 th Weekend Campaign buttons and yard signs at your neighborhood association meetings.
Support Our Eastern New Orleans Businesses !
For more information please register at the HealthFirstCampaign@gmail.com
VOB/OLD MORRISON HOMES RECONSIDERATION HEARING 05/26/09 @ 1:30P
VOB/OLD MORRISON HOMES has asked for and has been granted a "RECONSIDERATION" hearing before the N.O. Planning Commission on 05/26/09 @ 1:30 p.m.
We need a large turn out for this hearing. PLease place the hearing information on your calendars and news letters. - thank you.
New Orleans City Master Plan
The City Planning Commission wants everyone in New Orleans to be informed about and participate in the creation of the city's Master Plan _ our blueprint for the next 20 years- and the development of new, user-friendly Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO). Your participation will help ensure that these important city documents will reflect our community's vision and goals for the future, the policies that we want to follow, and the strategies that we decide to pursue to achieve the vision. Follow this project through
www.nolamasterplan.org.
Eastern New Orleans Newsletter - 07.13.2009
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Eastern New Orleans Newsletter - 07.06.2009
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Eastern New Orleans Newsletter - 06.29.2009
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Eastern New Orleans Newsletter - 06.22.2009
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Eastern New Orleans Renaissance Marketplace this Saturday (adjacent to Lowes)
Renaissance Marketplace
of Eastern New Orleans
working in partnership with
Beacon of Hope Resource Center
5700 Read Blvd. adjacent Lowe's Home Improvement at the I-10 & Read Blvd. Service Rd.
THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH FROM 4 P.M. TO 7 P.M.
Come enjoy the opening of Eastern New Orleans’ first Community Marketplace
Enjoy an eclectic mix of Shopping, Arts and Crafts,
Cuisine from area Restaurants and Dance to Free Entertainment.
See www.renaissancemarketplace.net
Eastern New Orleans Newsletter - 06.15.2009
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Eastern New Orleans Newsletter - 06.08.2009
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Eastern New Orleans Newsletter - 05.25.2009
RESIDENTS OF THE EAST WE NEED YOUR HELP!
This is a Call To Action
Come out and Let your Voices be Heard
Where: City Council Chamber – City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street
When: Tuesday, May 26th
Time: 1:30 p.m.
- Come and voice your opposition to the proposed VOB/OLD Morrison Homes construction on Morrison Road.
- These lease/purchase homes are no more than rental units designed to make the developers rich and we the home owners poor by decreasing our property values.
Are you CONCERNED about:
- Crime
- Burglaries
- Lack of retail shops/hospital/park
- Decreased property values
- Traffic congestion
Excessive "affordable" housing in our area IF YOU ARE, THEN WE NEED TO SEE YOU ON MAY 26TH THE FIGHT IS NOT OVER WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
Eastern New Orleans Newsletter - 05.11.2009
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Eastern New Orleans Newsletter - 05.04.2009
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Eastern New Orleans Newsletter - 04.27.2009
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Eastern New Orleans Newsletter - 04.20.2009
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City Planning Commission Reconsideration
On Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 1:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, the City Planning Commission will reconsider their NO vote on 3/24/2009 denying VOB Developers LLC/Old Morrison Partners the right to build nonconforming structures backing on Lake Carmel Subdivision without community input.
Show up voice your opposition!
Eastern New Orleans Newsletter - April 13, 2009
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The 2nd Annual Christmas In the East Celebration
The 2nd Annual Christmas In the East Celebration celebration will take place on Friday, December 12, 2008 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm,
sponsored by the Eastern New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission (ENONAC). This family Christmas event will take place in the
parking lot at 5555 Bullard in front of Jazz City Java Coffee Shop. Each eastern New Orleans subdivision is asked to host a table
of kid-friendly refreshments. There will be great family fun and fellowship including games, horse-driven carriage rides, space
walk, face painting, and music!
Bring your cameras to take pictures of your kids with Santa! There will be a prize for the best
decorated home along the carriage-ride route. Contact Joan Heisser, Officer-at-Large/ENONAC, at
jheisser@cox.net or (504) 913-7234 to register your subdivision. For more information, contact Sylvia Scineaux-Richard,
2nd Vice President\ENONAC, at scineaux@bellsouth.net or (504) 884-0000; or Tangee Wall, Officer-at-Large/ENONAC, at
(504) 427-2596 or tangeyon@yahoo.com.
City Planning Comission Hearing on Kenilworth Zoning Change (Docket 101-8)
On November 25, 2008, the City Planning Comission will hear (Zoning Docket 101-08) the petition regarding a
zoning change in Kenilworth from RS-2 to B-1A. This matter is very important to Kenilworth, but may set a pattern
for the rest of the east if it is passed. Please attend.
Welcome Back Home - NOPD 7th District
On behalf of the 7th District, I would like to welcome everyone back to our community, after
the evacuation of Hurricane Gustav. With the exception of a few incidents, the 7th District
was well organized and patrolled for looters and other criminal activity.
We would also like to remind everyone that our "Walk The Beat Event" is around the corner
(October 18th, 2008) and we are in need of participants and/or donations to help facilitate our
daily needs of operation.
The cost for the race is $20.00, or a donation of whatever you can afford. Please spread the word
to your family, friends, and neighbors. I would more than happy to bring anyone an enrolment form if
needed.( We will have some available at the 7th district)
Next General Meeting - April 8, 2008
The Eastern New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission (ENONAC) will meet on Tuesday, March 11, 2008,
6:00 pm at St. Maria Goretti Community Center, 7300 Crowder Blvd.
Next General Meeting - March 11, 2008
The Eastern New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission (ENONAC) will meet on Tuesday, March 11, 2008,
6:00 pm at St. Maria Goretti Community Center, 7300 Crowder Blvd. Agenda will include an update on Remediation
of Blighted Housing from the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority and Recovery Efforts from the Office of
Recovery Management. Residents of all Eastern New Orleans neighborhoods are urged to attend.
For more information, visit the ENONAC web site at
www.enonac.org or e-mail
info@enonac.org.
Home & Garden Show Invitation, Complements of Entergy
Click
here to view the invitation to the New Orleans Home & Garden Show Thursday, February 28 through
Sunday, March 2, 2008. Free admission is provided for Thursday only, complements of Entergy New Orleans.
Waste Management Facilities in New Orleans East
Zoning Docket 136/07 Request by the Board of Commissioners for the Port of
New Orleans for Conditional Use to permit an integrated solid waste/processing/recycling
and transfer facility in an HI Heavy Industrial District, on Section 38, T12S, R12E,
Southeastern District of Louisiana, on an undesignated lot, in the Third Municipal District,
bounded by France Road, Chef Menteur Highway (U.S. Highway 90) Interstate 10 and the Inner
Harbor Navigation Canal (Industrial Canal). The municipal address is 4201 France W Road. (ZBM E-12) (GM/TB).
Zoning Docket 137/07 Request by HOLCIM (US) INC. for a Conditional Use to permit an integrated
solid waste/processing/recycling and transfer facility in an HI Heavy Industrial District, on Area II,
Lots 8-A01 and 7, in the Third Municipal District
Members of the ENONAC, businesses, and community groups representing Eastern New Orleans requested
deferment of action on these two proposals until more research could be completed to address several
concerns by residents and local businesses.
A motion was made to approve each request at the zoning meeting this afternoon, but both resulted
in votes of 4 to 4, which will therefore be transmitted to the City Council as actions of NO LEGAL MAJORITY.
The City Council will now vote on these two proposals.
BRINGING NATURE BACK - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Plant a Tree on Arbor Day and Help Restore Wetland Forests at the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, Audubon Nature Institute, Entergy Corporation and
Restore Americas Estuaries invites all interested volunteers to participate in a community based
habitat restoration project at the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center in New Orleans East.
Volunteers will assist the Coalition and other partners to plant over 1,000 trees in five acres to begin
restoration of this devastated forest.
When: Louisiana Arbor Day - Saturday, January 19th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, 5600 Read Boulevard, New Orleans East (behind Joe Brown Park). There are two entrances–from Dwyer Road and Lake Forest Boulevard.
Attire: Wear clothes you are ready to work in- long pants and long sleeves, jackets if chilly and closed toe shoes (boots preferably). Some of the areas are wet.
Please see the flyer for details. To register for the event or if you have any questions, please email
Natalie at nsnider@crcl.org or call 1(888) LACOAST.
EDUCATION
Locations have been selected by the Recovery School District (RSD) and the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) to allow for full citywide participation and involvement by parents and friends in the Master Planning process underway to determine the future of schools in New Orleans.
Community participation is to take place in five separate gatherings across the city. The community is asked to attend the meeting nearest to their neighborhood or where they have children registered as students.
Questions: 1-877-343-4773 (8:00am - 4:30pm)
School Planning Area #4 Meeting
DATE: Thursday, January 17, 2008
TIME: 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m.
LOCATION: Schaumburg Elementary School
9501 Grant Street, New Orleans, La 70127
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Discusses the following school sites: Abrams Elementary School Marion Abramson Senior High School Alexander Elementary School Bienville Elementary School Bradley Elementary School Capdau- UNO Charter School Coghill Elementary School Benjamin Franklin High School Gaudet Elementary School Gentilly Terrace Elementary School Gordon Elementary School Gregory Junior High School Jordan Elementary School Lake Area Middle School Lake Forest Montessori Magnet School Little Woods Elementary School Livingston Middle School Morial Elementary School Osborne Elementary School Parkview Magnet School Sarah T. Reed Senior High School Schaumburg Elementary School Sherwood Forest Elementary School Village De L'Est Elementary School Fannie C. Williams Elementary School
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City Planning ZD 137-07 - Solid Waste/Processing/Recycling and Transfer Facility
Our office just received a notice from the City Planning Department...It informed us of an upcoming Consideration meeting, which will determine whether or not an applicant can move forward with its request.
For consideration is ZD 137-07: Requested by HOLCIM (US) INC., which has applied for Conditional Use to permit an integrated solid waste/processing/recycling and transfer facility in an HI Heavy Industrial District. The municipal address is 15100 Intracoastal Drive. (bounded by Intracoastal Drive, Industrial Parkway, Michoud Canal, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and Chef Menteur Hwy. Click here for more.
City Planning ZD 118-07: Multi-Family Development
Official notice zoning docket no. 118/07 requested by Prestige Reality of Louisiana, LLC for conditional use to permit a multiple family residential development in a highway urban corridor district (HUC) and a C-2 General Commercial District, on Eastover Subdivision, lakratt tract section 28, proposed lot 2-d-2c (a portionof lots 2-d-2), in the third municipal district, bounded by I-10 service road, gannon road, gannon canal, vincent road/canal and I-510, Municipal Address: 14100 I-10 service road .this zoning docket has been scheduled for Thursday, January 10, 2008 to commence at 11:00 am or thereafter in the council chamber room 1E07 at City Hall. You should contact the clerk's office at 658-1085 after 3:00 p.m. the day before the meeting to confirm that no changes have occurred and that your appearance is still scheduled for this date. In accordance with the rules and regulations of the city council, no more than three persons on each side of an issue shall be heard and each speaker shall be limited to five minutes. This message was sent by the Clerk of Council / Peggy Lewis & Assistant Clerk of Council/ Lora
Intercultural Charter School
I'm happy to announce the approval of The Intercultural Charter School! I want to thank you for your continuing support. We are in the process of searching for a principal, recruiting teachers, and hiring staff, if you or someone you know who are interested, please send me a resume. I hope to work and/or collaborate with you in the future. Cam-Thanh Tran, Senior Organizer, MQVN Community Development Corporation, Inc.
Withdrawal of Zoning Docket ZD096-07
The ZD096-07 – request for a zoning change from RD-2 to LI Light Industrial to permit a trailer park at 9901 Chef Menteur Highway has been withdrawn. Click here to see the letter from Councilmember Cynthia Willard-Lewis.
Eastern New Orleans Holiday Celebration
The Eastern New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission (ENONAC) is holding its first Holiday Celebration, bringing together neighborhoods and families of Eastern New Orleans. There will be a planning meeting for neighborhood association presidents this Thursday, November 29, 2007, 6:00pm at Sassafras Restaurant in the Avalon Hotel, 10100 I-10 Service Road, between Read Blvd. and Bullard Ave. This meeting will cover plans for carriage rides, food, decorations, and children's activities.
If your neighborhood association does not have a president, please coordinate with your neighbors and send a representative. Your ideas and participation are greatly needed. Please ensure that your neighborhood is involved in planning the beginning of a beautiful tradition.
New Orleans East residents calling (Fires)
State Representative Badon responds to request for an update on our meeting with the fire department about marsh fires in New Orleans East...
We will work to get State money in order to purchase special equipment to handle these fires. Unfortunately, early last week, a new fire erupted. This fire was again on private land. I personally went out to see it with the Fire Chief. It was approximately four hundred yards long and growing. Fortunately, it was an above ground fire. We believe that the rains we had a few days ago, extinguished the fire. We understand that it is a serious matter and we work closely witht he Fire Department get them whatever equipment necessary to fight these fires. - Austin Badon, State Representative
Lee Richardson Joins GOHSEP
I'm proud to say that, as of November 1st, I have accepted Louisiana's invitation and will do my best to advocate for the cleanup of the shorelines, canals, bayous and wetlands of all 23 coastal Parishes. This will be my first experience as a government employee and I'm looking forward to the challenges of the project. Click here for read the letter from Mr. Richardson.
Entergy Survey
At our last meeting, we were given a survey provided by Ms. Bridget Carter of Entergy. Each neighborhood is asked to complete the survey and return it. If you have no neighborhood association, and would like to start one, Sen. Duplessis will sponsor a workshop to provide information on writing by-laws, filing the necessary legal paperwork, and other topics. More information on that is coming. Click here for the survey.
Bid to create 276-unit apartment complex in NO East Defeated!
A proposal was made at today's City Planning Commission meeting to create a 276-unit apartment complex at I-510 & I-10, near Eastover, but ENO residents created a united stand that defeated the proposal. Find out more at tonight's Eastern New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission Meeting at 6:00 pm at St. Maria Goretti church. Also, updates from Lowe's, NOPD and Dr. Kevin Stephens will be provided.
Congress Overrides Bush Water Bill Veto.
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Intermediate Meeting Updates
Eastern New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory (ENONAC) President David Bell wanted to give Eastern New Orleans residents an update on issues from the September 18 meeting:
- Gaslight Square Apartments, 8800 I-10 Service Road, have been 2/3 demolished.
- Hearthwood East Condos, 5505 Bundy Road, have been completely demolished
- DOTD has begun clearing debris, pulling weeds, and repairing chain link fences along I-10 in the area
Please visit the web site for more news and updates.
Eastern New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission
ENONAC met on Thursday, September 18 at 6:30 pm at St. Maria Goretti Church.and introduced formal resolutions related to rebuilding Gaslight Square, Abramson Elementary school, limiting new or extended landfill permits; and annual soil, water and air quality tests in Eastern New Orleans. More info on the meeting to come.
Open Businesses
The Winn Dixie store on Chef Menteur Highway between Read Blvd and Crowder Blvd. has re-opened! Click here to see the statement regarding Winn Dixie from District E Councilmember Cynthia Willard-Lewis, attached.
The Rite Aid on Bullard Ave. at Lake Forest Blvd. has re-opened!
Sen. Duplessis Takes Action to Stem Crime in District 2
On September 24, 2007, State Senator Ann Duplessis along with the District 2 Community Enhancement Corporation presented the New Orleans Police Department with 30 bullet proof vests for 5th and 7th District police officers. Click here to view the full press release.
Marsh Fire Complaints
The DEQ issued an official statement about the source of smoke in the area. Click here to read the letter.
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