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St. Charles Parish Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - October 8, 2026

Parish Council & Boards — Thursday, October 8, 2026
BodySt Charles Parish, Louisiana
SessionParish Council & Boards
DateThursday, October 8, 2026
StatusFILED
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Speaker 1

0:06

Welcome everyone.

0:07

This is the St.

0:08

Charles Parish Planning Board of Commissioners meeting for October 8th, 2026.

Unassigned speaker

0:12

If

Speaker 1

0:13

you would please silence all cell phones for the duration of the proceeding and remove all hats, we will stand for a moment of silence followed by the national anthem.

Speaker 2

0:24

Sorry,

Speaker 1

0:25

Pledge of Allegiance.

0:43

For which it stands.

Unassigned speaker

0:53

Okay,

Speaker 1

0:54

first on the agenda we have 2026-13-MIN requested by Margot Taste for resubdivision of one lot into two 14815 LA 631 parity zoning district OL Council District 4.

1:07

We do have a request in writing for withdrawal of this application.

1:14

Uh for withdrawal.

1:20

Yeah.

1:36

And that passes unanimously.

1:38

Second on the item on the agenda is 2026-4-HOP requested by Michael Brady for a home occupational regional construction and inspections LLC

Unassigned speaker

1:48

at

Speaker 1

1:48

48 Melrose Drive Industrihan Council District

Speaker 3

1:51

3.

1:52

This request becomes before the planning commission due to requiring licensing with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, in which the applicant possesses licenses in both residential and commercial classes.

2:05

The applicant states there will be no storage of materials at the residence, and the applicant usually utilizes their personal vehicle, which does not have any logos.

2:12

There were no complaints or violations on file, and there's no code violations that were apparent during a site visit.

2:18

The department recommends approval with the stipulations that business vehicles may not be stored at the residents and business materials may not be stored at the residents.

2:26

If those stipulations are supported by the commission as part of the approval determination, they must be acknowledged by the applicant upon issuing of their certificate of occupancy.

Unassigned speaker

2:35

Thank

Speaker 3

2:35

you.

2:36

Is the applicant present?

Speaker 1

2:37

Do you wish to add anything?

Speaker 4

2:38

No.

Unassigned speaker

2:39

You

Speaker 1

2:39

okay with the two stipulations?

Speaker 4

2:41

Yeah.

Unassigned speaker

2:42

Thank

Speaker 1

2:43

you.

2:43

At this time we're going to open the public hearing for 2026-4-HOP.

2:47

Anyone with questions are here to speak either for or against if you'd please approach the podium.

2:55

Seeing none, we'll close the public hearing for 2026-4-HOP.

3:00

Any questions from Mr.

3:01

Brady from Commissioners?

3:08

With the stipulation that business vehicles and business materials may not be stored at the residence.

Speaker 3

3:15

So

Speaker 4

3:15

move.

Speaker 1

3:17

Mr.

3:17

Keene, second Mrs.

3:18

Ross.

3:28

And that passes unanimously.

3:32

Next on the agenda is 2026-14-MIN requested by Mark Mohan for a resubdivision of two of two lots into two.

3:40

322 St.

3:41

Charles Place Honville, Zoning District R1A, Council District 1.

Unassigned speaker

3:47

The

Speaker 3

3:48

applicant requests the resubdivision of lots 26 and 27 into lots 26A and 26B.

3:54

Each lot meets the minimum area and with requirements of the respective zoning districts and 26A meets the geometric standards.

4:00

Lot 26B does not meet the geometric standards, specifically item 3B3, which is arrangement that states that all lots shall possess frontage on a street or roadway that meets the specifications of these regulations.

4:13

As detailed under the traffic access and development history sections of this report, lot 26B lacks direct frontage on the street due to a two-foot wide strip extending across its Nicholas Street frontage.

4:24

The applicants have requested a waiver from the arrangement requirement, opting to utilize a 25-foot access and utility servitude through lot 26A for access from St.

4:34

Charles Place.

4:35

The department does not object to the servitude and the division of these lots under this arrangement.

Unassigned speaker

4:42

Thank

Speaker 1

4:42

you.

4:42

Is the applicant present?

4:44

Do you wish to add anything?

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Permit Applications██████████████████████████████████████████42%
Zoning And Land Use██████████████████████████████30%
Procedural███████████████15%
Engineering And Infrastructure█████████████13%
Summary of Proceedings

St. Charles Parish Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - October 8, 2026

The St. Charles Parish Planning & Zoning Commission met on October 8, 2026, to consider six agenda items, including resubdivisions, a home occupation permit, a special permit use for a non-residential accessory building, and a zoning change request. All items were recommended for approval or withdrawal, with public hearings held for each but no public testimony offered. The meeting was conducted in the Council Chambers of the Courthouse in Hahnville.

Consent Calendar

  • 2026-13-MIN (Margo Tastet) – Request for resubdivision of one lot into two at 14815 LA 631, Paradis. Withdrawn by written request. Commission approved withdrawal unanimously.
  • 2026-15-MIN (Sidney and Curtis Gassen, SG Services, LLC, and Brett and Brenda Bourg) – Request for resubdivision of four lots into three at 406, 410, 414, and 420 Hackberry Street, Luling. Withdrawn by written request. Commission approved withdrawal unanimously.

Discussion Items

2026-4-HOP – Home Occupation Permit for “Regional Construction and Inspections, LLC”

  • Applicant: Michael Brady
  • Location: 48 Melrose Drive, Destrehan
  • Details: The applicant holds both residential and commercial contractor licenses. No storage of materials at the residence; personal vehicle used with no logos. No complaints or code violations on file. Planning department recommended approval with stipulations that business vehicles and materials not be stored at the residence.
  • Public Hearing: No comments for or against.
  • Motion & Vote: Moved by Mr. Keene, seconded by Mrs. Ross. Approved unanimously.

2026-14-MIN – Resubdivision of Two Lots into Two (Lot 26 and 27 into 26A and 26B)

  • Applicant: Mark Mohon
  • Location: 322 St. Charles Place, Hahnville
  • Details: Lot 26B lacks direct frontage on a street; a two-foot wide strip crosses its Nicholas Street frontage. Applicants requested a waiver from the arrangement requirement, proposing a 25-foot access and utility servitude through Lot 26A. The department did not object and recommended approval with the waiver.
  • Public Hearing: No comments.
  • Motion & Vote: Motion to consider and grant the waiver, forwarding to the council for final action. Passed unanimously.
  • Next Step: To appear on an upcoming council agenda.

2026-8-SPU – Non-Residential Accessory Building in O-L Zoning District

  • Applicant: Logan Robert
  • Location: 2325 Bayou Gauche Road, Des Allemands
  • Details: Request for a standalone accessory building for personal storage on Lot 943A, with future construction of a primary residence. Planning department found the request compatible with existing character, setbacks met, and impacts limited. Recommended approval with stipulations: no sewer installed until primary residence permitted or other permitted open land use, and a two-year follow-up for reevaluation/extension.
  • Public Hearing: No comments.
  • Motion & Vote: Moved by Mr. Keene, seconded by Mr. Price. Approved unanimously.

2026-12-R – Zoning Change from C-3 to M-1 and M-2 (and M-1 to M-2)

  • Applicant: Esperanza Land, LLC (represented by Dabra Dear Friend)
  • Location: 1270 Highway 3127, Luling (Esperanza Business Park area)
  • Details: Request to rezone portions of lots 34 and 35 from M-1 to M-2, and lots 12, 6007, 6011, and 6022 from C-3 to M-1 and M-2. Planning department analysis: Guideline 1 (compatibility with future land use map) not met, but Guidelines 2 and 3 met. The site is large, bounded by railroad tracks, I-310, and Highway 3127, with limited access. Current zoning (C-3) expects highway frontage, which the site lacks. M-1/M-2 zoning better suits the large, isolated space with lower traffic demand. Rezoning is intended to facilitate extension of Judge Edward Dufren Parkway to LA 3127, a priority in the comprehensive plan. Applicant noted a $10 million revolving loan fund agreement with LED signed in June for hard construction costs; rezoning is the first step.
  • Public Hearing: No comments.
  • Motion & Vote: Moved by Mr. False (likely a transcription error, possibly Mr. Faucheux or similar), seconded by Mr. Frenchella. Approved unanimously. Recommendation forwarded to the council for final vote.

Key Outcomes

  • Withdrawals Approved: Two resubdivision requests (2026-13-MIN and 2026-15-MIN) were withdrawn by the applicants and approved by the commission.
  • Home Occupation Permit Approved: 2026-4-HOP for Regional Construction and Inspections, LLC, with stipulations on storage.
  • Resubdivision with Waiver Recommended: 2026-14-MIN approved with a waiver for lot frontage, sent to council.
  • Special Permit Use Approved: 2026-8-SPU for a non-residential accessory building, with stipulations including a two-year follow-up.
  • Zoning Change Recommended: 2026-12-R approved for recommendation to council, supporting the industrial rezoning and future parkway extension.
  • Abstentions: On the final motion (old/new business), Commissioners Ross and Keene were not in attendance and abstained; the motion passed unanimously among remaining members.
  • Next Steps: Items 2026-14-MIN and 2026-12-R will be placed on upcoming St. Charles Parish Council agendas for final decision.

Meeting Transcript

Welcome everyone. This is the St. Charles Parish Planning Board of Commissioners meeting for October 8th, 2026. If you would please silence all cell phones for the duration of the proceeding and remove all hats, we will stand for a moment of silence followed by the national anthem. Sorry, Pledge of Allegiance. For which it stands. Okay, first on the agenda we have 2026-13-MIN requested by Margot Taste for resubdivision of one lot into two 14815 LA 631 parity zoning district OL Council District 4. We do have a request in writing for withdrawal of this application. Uh for withdrawal. Yeah. And that passes unanimously. Second on the item on the agenda is 2026-4-HOP requested by Michael Brady for a home occupational regional construction and inspections LLC at 48 Melrose Drive Industrihan Council District 3. This request becomes before the planning commission due to requiring licensing with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, in which the applicant possesses licenses in both residential and commercial classes. The applicant states there will be no storage of materials at the residence, and the applicant usually utilizes their personal vehicle, which does not have any logos. There were no complaints or violations on file, and there's no code violations that were apparent during a site visit. The department recommends approval with the stipulations that business vehicles may not be stored at the residents and business materials may not be stored at the residents. If those stipulations are supported by the commission as part of the approval determination, they must be acknowledged by the applicant upon issuing of their certificate of occupancy. Thank you. Is the applicant present? Do you wish to add anything? No. You okay with the two stipulations? Yeah. Thank you. At this time we're going to open the public hearing for 2026-4-HOP. Anyone with questions are here to speak either for or against if you'd please approach the podium. Seeing none, we'll close the public hearing for 2026-4-HOP. Any questions from Mr. Brady from Commissioners? With the stipulation that business vehicles and business materials may not be stored at the residence. So move. Mr. Keene, second Mrs. Ross. And that passes unanimously. Next on the agenda is 2026-14-MIN requested by Mark Mohan for a resubdivision of two of two lots into two. 322 St. Charles Place Honville, Zoning District R1A, Council District 1. The applicant requests the resubdivision of lots 26 and 27 into lots 26A and 26B.

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