Last night the Planning Commission voted to keep the Westmoreland Shopping Center zoned SPUD instead of reverting it back to C-1. This is a small victory, as the Cangelosi family merely seeks to zone it to whatever will get it sold as quickly as possible. C-1 zoning will allow that, but would permit the building of a big box retailer or other uses incompatible with the Mid City area. SPUD is a slightly more involved zoning designation that basically requires the developer to employ higher densities and more smart growth principles key to improving our area. To read more about it, see the article on the Advocate's website: http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/latest/99291829.html

Anybody interested in going to the Metro Council meeting where the decision will be finalized, let me know.

montevistabrla@gmail.com

MVNA Meeting a success!

Last week's Monte Vista meeting went well. We had just over 20 people in attendance! Thanks for coming out and listening to Sgt. Boudreaux. See an advocate article on the meeting here:

http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/99079864.html

Sheri Thompson will now be heading up the newly formed Neighborhood Watch. We received 2 signs for the neighborhood and will be putting them up on Oleander and McGrath facing S. Eugene. We should be receiving a few more to put up on Arlington and Kenmore Shortly. If you have any questions, feel free to send us an email at montevistabrla@gmail.com.

Minutes of last week's meeting will be posted one day this week when we get them typed up. In other news, construction has started on Baton Rouge Magnet High across Government Street. Crews are out on site for the beginning stages of hazardous material abatement. The brunt of demolition should begin shortly with construction lasting approximately 2 years. Keep your eyes peeled for any unsavory activity around the construction site and email us with your concerns.

Have a good Monday

July Neighborhood Meeting Set!

The July Meeting of the Monte Vista Neighborhood Association will be held on Thursday, July 22nd at 7pm at The Red Shoes, located at 2303 Government St.

Sgt. Denise Boudreaux, a Crime Analyst with the EBRSO, will be in attendance. Sgt. Boudreaux will discuss with us ways to improve neighborhood safety and deter crime. I urge everyone to attend this meeting as this information will go a long way toward improving our neighborhood!

Email or call if you have questions.

Justin Lemoine

931.4863
montevistabrla@gmail.com
jklemoine@gmail.com