St. Charles Parish Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - July 9, 2026

The St. Charles Parish Planning & Zoning Commission met on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Courthouse in Hahnville. The commission considered seven agenda items, including minor resubdivisions, a special permit, three rezoning requests, and a sign waiver. Public testimony was heard on two rezoning items. The commission also approved the minutes from the previous meeting and adjourned.

2026-8-MIN: Resubdivision of One Lot into Two (206 4th Street, Luling)

• Proposal: Mary Ann Bourgeois requested to divide Lot 24A1 into Lots 24A1A and 24A1B in the R-1A zoning district.
• Staff Recommendation: Approval, as the lots meet minimum area and geometric standards.
• Public Hearing: No public comments.
• Outcome: Motion by Commissioner False, second by Commissioner Price. Passed unanimously.

2026-9-MIN: Resubdivision of One Lot into Three (81, 83, 85 Dunleith Court, Destrehan)

• Proposal: D-Luxe Builders, LLC requested to divide Lot 68 into three townhome lots (68A, 68B, 68C) in the R-3 zoning district. The townhouse development was previously approved via site plan review and building permits, with reduced setbacks approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustments.
• Staff Recommendation: Approval, as the lots comply with townhouse lot requirements and align with existing unit separations.
• Public Hearing: The applicant had nothing to add; no public comments.
• Outcome: Motion by Commissioner Ross, second by Commissioner Keene. Passed unanimously.

2026-5-SPU: Special Permit for Single-Family Residence in C-3 Zoning (Lot 89A-1A-2, 16528 Highway 90, Des Allemands)

• Proposal: Drake Badeaux requested a special permit to allow an R-1A use (single-family residence) in a C-3 zoning district.
• Staff Recommendation: Approval, finding the use compatible with surrounding development and less intensive than permitted uses. A building permit must be obtained within one year of approval.
• Public Hearing: No public comments.
• Outcome: Motion by Commissioner Ross, second by Commissioner Keene. Passed unanimously.

2026-4-R: Rezoning from R-1A to R-1A(M) (Lots 1 & 2, Good Hope Plantation, Clayton Drive, Norco)

• Proposal: Stein Management, LLC requested to change zoning from R-1A to R-1A(M) to permit a manufactured/mobile home on the property.
• Staff Recommendation: Denial. The request did not meet any of the three rezoning criteria: (1) it would constitute spot zoning in an established R-1A area; (2) the land use character had not changed, and R-1A still allowed reasonable use; (3) a mobile home would be incompatible with the predominantly site-built single-family homes in the area.
• Public Comments (11 letters in opposition received):
  • Mark Brady (318 Marino Drive, Norco): Opposed, citing past decisions to exclude R-1A(M) and concerns about spot zoning, property devaluation, and increased rentals.
  • Rose Bringak (353 Apple Street, Norco): Opposed, stating modular/mobile homes have lower construction quality and life expectancy, undermining community investment.
  • Steven Webber (415 Honeysuckle, Norco, President of Norco Civic Association): Opposed, reporting that 9 of 10 board members object; the rezoning violates community standards.
  • Matthew Paret (next to property): Opposed, noting the area has been without trailers since 1952 for a reason.
  • John Tennessee (470 St. Chubble Street, Norco): In favor, supporting a young woman with an adopted son who intends to build responsibly and eventually construct a house.
  • Susie Goche (327 Clayton Drive, Norco): Opposed, emphasizing the neighborhood changed zoning years ago to prohibit mobile homes and opposing spot zoning.
• Outcome: Motion by Commissioner Keene, second by Commissioner Ross. Failed with Commissioners Ross, P.T., Keene, Frangela, and False voting in opposition; Commissioner Price voting in favor (5-1). The recommendation of denial will be forwarded to the Parish Council for final decision.

2026-5-R: Rezoning from C-2 to R-1A (Lot 6, Village of Hahnville, 15586 River Road, Hahnville)

• Proposal: Billy Butler for Moore New Homes, LLC requested to change zoning from C-2 to R-1A.
• Staff Recommendation: Approval, as all three rezoning criteria were met: (1) the comprehensive plan designates the area as neighborhood mixed-use, which includes residential; (2) the land use pattern is primarily residential, making R-1A compatible; (3) the rezoning would not overburden infrastructure.
• Public Hearing: No public comments.
• Outcome: Motion by Commissioner Keene, second by Commissioner Price. Passed unanimously. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Parish Council.

2026-6-R: Rezoning from R-1A to O-L (Lots 1, 2, 3, South of Lagattuta Estates Subdivision, termini of Terri and Diane Drive, Luling)

• Proposal: Robert Gilbert requested to change zoning from R-1A to O-L (Open Land) to allow two large-lot single-family homes and horse stables for family use.
• Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on meeting criteria 2 and 3: (1) the future land use map designates wetlands, so O-L does not conform (criteria not met); (2) the area has experienced stalled subdivision development and wetland constraints make R-1A unreasonable; (3) O-L permits larger lots and lower density, and potential agricultural uses can be buffered.
• Applicant Representative: Julie Abair (Civil and Sports Design Engineering) spoke on behalf of the Gilbert family, emphasizing their family’s reputation, the plan for two homes with minimal impact, and that the site is largely non-wetland after drainage improvements.
• Public Comments:
  • Thomas Fauche (612 Diane Drive): Opposed, concerned about using the Diane Drive cul-de-sac as the entrance instead of existing stub streets on Terry and Wade, and about drainage issues.
  • Steve Tomplay (616 Diane Drive): Opposed, stating the area was marketed as undevelopable wetlands, that drainage already brings water near his home, and that construction trucks would harm the neighborhood.
  • Ms. Abair responded that the back area drains away from the subdivision, that stub streets are intended for future development, and that the R-1A zoning could allow up to 130 homes, whereas the O-L rezoning limits development to two homes.
• Outcome: Motion by Commissioner False, second by Commissioner Keene. Passed unanimously. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Parish Council.

Permit No. 51265: Sign Waiver (12371 Highway 90, Suite A, Luling)

• Proposal: Jon D. Storonskyj for Signs Plus, Inc. requested a waiver from the maximum size for an attached sign in the Highway 90 Corridor Overlay Zone. The property is in Mimosa Plaza; the allowed sign area is 24 square feet (based on 40-foot suite width plus distance bonus). The proposed sign is 108.49 square feet.
• Applicant Arguments: The property sits far back from Highway 90, partially hidden by a car wash, so a larger sign is needed for visibility. The sign board is larger due to a backing, but the illuminated elements are similar to neighboring signs.
• Public Hearing: No public comments.
• Outcome: Motion by Commissioner Keene, second by Commissioner Price. Failed with Commissioners Ross, P.T., Price, Frangela, and False voting in opposition; Commissioner Keene voting in favor (5-1). The waiver was denied.

Approval of Minutes – June 4, 2026

• Motion by Commissioner Ross, second by Commissioner Price. Unanimously approved.

Adjournment

• Motion by Commissioner Price, second by Commissioner Ross. Unanimously approved.