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Commission approves Vandiver East lot split after commissioners secure right‑of‑way dedication
Summary
The commission approved a two‑lot split for Vandiver East (Lot 2023‑2025) with a verbal condition added during the motion requiring dedication of additional right‑of‑way along New Orleans; commissioners debated frontage configuration and future redevelopment.
The Planning Commission approved a request to split Lot 2023‑2025 (Vandiver East) from one lot into two (approximately 3.34 acres) after staff recommended approval subject to standard deeds and conditions. Staff outlined zoning and overlay rules, parking calculations (Tract A: 57 provided vs. 31 required; Tract B: 62 provided vs. 33 required) and noted utilities are available and the site is not in the 100‑year floodplain.
A commissioner questioned the lot configuration, saying it "almost looks like a gerrymandering voting district" and expressing concern about adding together frontage across multiple arterials for future development. Robert Getchell, attorney for the applicant, replied that the subdivision has worked that way historically, mutual access and parking easements remain, and the split primarily allows a tenant to purchase and own the building rather than continue leasing. Commissioners and staff discussed the potential to secure an extra 10 feet of right‑of‑way along New Orleans through the lot split; staff agreed such a dedication could be added as a condition.
During the motion, the commission added an explicit verbal condition for dedication of right‑of‑way along arterial frontage. The motion to approve item 4f (with the dedication condition) passed by roll call (unanimous yes votes recorded). Staff will include the dedication in the written conditions of approval and follow up with the applicant regarding new warranty deeds as required.
