The city-parish Planning & Zoning Commission is set to consider approvals for two downtown projects at its meeting today, along with the possibility of adopting a new comprehensive land use plan for East Baton Rouge Parish. At its 5 p.m. meeting today at the Governmental Building on St. Louis Street, commissioners will review a rezoning request for a 22-unit apartment building on Main Street. Architect Norman Chenevert wants to build a four-story, environmentally friendly development at the space across from the Main Street Market. A final development plan for the River Park mixed-use project will also be considered. Developer Pete Clements wants to divide the 36-acre property next to Hollywood Casino and put a seven-acre park on the Mississippi River. Clements has discussed building hotels, retail and a boardwalk on the property. The first step toward approving the FuturEBR development plan will go before the Planning Commission today. Commissioners will also consider two subdivision plans: the 73-lot Lake at Anselmo development between Anselmo Lane and Perkins Road; and Cheval Point, a 125-lot development off River Road, south of BREC Drive. While Planning Commission staffers have recommended approving the Anselmo project, they have recommended against Cheval Point.
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