Take appropriate action on RZ-0220-0160; a request by James Simmons, et ux  to rezone from Agricultural (A-1) to General Commercial (C-2) to allow commercial development (auto service shop) at 5754 River Road in Ward Eight. (District 10, Mr. Stelly)

Because the proposed zoning is not consistent with the character of the area, the staff recommends that the request be denied. Should the Board grant the request, the staff recommends the following conditions: 1) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development, provided that the Director, or designee, may authorize adjustments to the site plan in light of technical or engineering considerations discovered during development; 2) that all exterior lighting must be oriented inward toward the development and the light source cannot be visible to the adjacent properties; 3) that screening must be provided in accordance with Sec. 26-50 of the Parish Code of Ordinances; 4) that lounges are prohibited; 5) that an occupational license must be obtained within five (5) business days; and 6) that the rezoning be in accordance with the final zoning map.