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Petitioner representative Justin Pizzard told the commission the parcel was rendered small after DOTD acquired land for a roundabout and that buyers decline to build a home on a lot directly adjacent to the multi‑lane roundabout. “This lot is no longer suitable for a residential home,” Pizzard said, asking the commission for a low‑impact commercial designation that could accommodate a small salon, clinic or office.

Neighbors and residents opposed the change, saying all surrounding parcels are single‑family residential and calling the request spot‑zoning that would benefit the owner. “All 4 sides of this property are single family residential,” said resident Chris Jordan during public comment; he added that nearby sales show demand for residential lots on Highway 59. Residents also raised safety concerns about egress near the roundabout and the potential need for additional turning lanes or variances.

Why it matters: petitioners said DOTD’s roundabout and right‑of‑way acquisitions have left the parcel too small for residential sale. Opponents said changing the zoning would create a commercial outpost within a residential neighborhood and could require traffic variances that would alter neighborhood access.

Commission action: Commissioner Robert moved to deny; the motion carried.

Context and next steps: The petitioner was advised to pursue a concrete site plan and community outreach if he wishes to revisit the change. As with other decisions, the petitioner may appeal the commission’s recommendation to the Parish Council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","St. Tammany Parish Zoning Commission Meeting : February 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The St. Tammany Parish Planning Commission denied a petition to rezone a 0.64‑acre parcel at LA 59 and Sharp Road from large‑lot residential to neighborhood commercial after neighbors described the request as spot‑zoning and raised safety concerns.","taxTitle","St. Tammany Parish Public Administrator, Boards & Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Louisiana","taxId",25594,"location","Louisiana","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6346968,"Planning commission denies two rezoning requests for large Goodby-area parcels after flooding and traffic concerns",3662,292000,3954000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2246276-5cdf9728862af77f807c273a9d1c2135&start=292&end=3954","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2246276-5cdf9728862af77f807c273a9d1c2135/thumbnail_292000.jpg","/articles/6346968/Louisiana/Planning-commission-denies-two-rezoning-requests-for-large-Goodby-area-parcels-after-flooding-and-traffic-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6346968-08ac3d0305f6409a490d83905e62110e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771018881&Signature=F9jQz8j39lAR36F0Xn8ZzMY7UAiCJZisyatnXfmbXro0lkFkFwiYqQngSuQsLoLHLqARBh3SET9Yye3N1QlETgUAD9PRL9-oEoNZHTfWHSjIhQqXspvGJrQksm80vY1xw6mcg9M5g6HahSwxP-ECogvo8Dmfcrh2sMeVE3TrKHPXUpJxE7I4WN6DKs0G5SA6bJyQlZ360bvWI-x9eelveyNEvKzWVGOPy22qI~Xlc4IlZIa7iA1ACFIez0lNnYn4-AwyVx7Jb-vL15iEF7t9nfF4UZLZGb9CPNHMKLHeww1OOn2OHv7ehC5QLxyOuzk5LzEgPFBte2bjrNezxcZtcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Tammany Parish Planning Commission denied two related rezoning requests that would have rezoned roughly 344 acres near the Goodby area of Covington from rural and neighborhood residential designations to S-2 (suburban residential) after hours of public comment and commissioner debate.

Supporters including the petitioner’s attorney Paul Marone argued the parcels front major corridors and are consistent with nearby subdivisions. “S-2 zoning has a specific purpose … providing single family residential dwellings in a setting of moderate urban density with central utilities,” Marone told the commission, and he said the developer’s preliminary engineering estimated “probably in excess of 50 acres of ponds on this site to meet those requirements” and pledged to “not only meet the drainage requirements … we’ll exceed them.”

Opponents — dozens of residents, civic advocates and local groups — said the tract is a known storage basin and headwaters for downstream creeks, floods frequently, and that Highway 1077 and U.S. 190 cannot absorb the traffic a large subdivision would generate. “This whole property floods,” said Matthew Allen, executive director of North Shore River Watch, during public comment.

Why it matters: the two petitions covered adjacent parcels the developer said would be phased over many years but neighbors said would increase flood risk and worsen congestion at the already-congested Goodby intersection. Commissioners who voted to deny cited public-safety and infrastructure concerns and the volume of opposition from nearby residents.

What the petitions proposed: Case 2024-4097-ZC described a 305.5-acre tract with mixed R-1/R-2/NC-2 zoning petitioned to S-2; Case 2024-4098-ZC was a separate 38.7-acre parcel adjacent to the first. Petitioners said the 2040 comprehensive plan designates much of the area as medium-density residential and that nearby subdivisions contain lots equal to or smaller than S-2 minimums. Opponents presented repeated accounts of flooding in Spring Hill Lakes and surrounding neighborhoods and said Highway 1077 at U.S. 190 is regularly congested.

Commission action and procedure: Commissioner Arceneaux moved to deny the rezoning for Case 2024-4097-ZC; Commissioner Trucillo seconded. The motion to deny carried. After that vote the commission moved on to Case 2024-4098-ZC; Commissioner Robert moved to deny and Commissioner Narcisse seconded, and the motion to deny for the smaller parcel also carried. The chair reminded the public they retain the right to appeal the commission’s denial to the Parish Council.

Public comment and technical concerns: speakers focused on three recurring points: (1) chronic flooding and the parcels’ role as stormwater storage and headwaters to East Biedeco Creek; (2) traffic congestion on LA 1077 and U.S. 190 at the Goodby intersection; and (3) lack of immediate infrastructure (schools, roads, homeowners’ association capacity for pond maintenance). Petitioners repeatedly said rezoning alone does not authorize construction and promised to meet parish drainage and traffic mitigation rules at later planning stages.

What is next: the petitioner may appeal the commission’s denials to the Parish Council. The commission’s vote does not itself change land use but is the dispositive recommendation on the submitted rezoning applications.","The St. Tammany Parish Planning Commission voted to deny two related rezoning requests from HS1 Associates/Marietta Trust that would have rezoned roughly 344 acres near Goodby from rural residential and neighborhood commercial to S-2 suburban residential, following extensive public comment citing flooding and traffic problems.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6346948,"Commission approves rezoning on Cruden Road to allow smaller rural lots amid affordability argument",604,4740000,5344000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2246276-5cdf9728862af77f807c273a9d1c2135&start=4740&end=5344","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2246276-5cdf9728862af77f807c273a9d1c2135/thumbnail_4740000.jpg","/articles/6346948/Louisiana/Commission-approves-rezoning-on-Cruden-Road-to-allow-smaller-rural-lots-amid-affordability-argument","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6346948-e22c4afc741fc72d7985cf4a162a3c69/orig.mp4?Expires=1771018881&Signature=j7dBOvPmPT6UW9fNBAu7vbXfZxYeMN3ndpNmmnS5y5WW1FOo6a5JbEf9Mj-rRSjQj8Y1j5Sy~oKIPrm-IN3lBo1AeIms8MSGOeaJQz4PgjKXraD6A4871Nzps3ZGAjuO7LHGLp~kOKrA6tXM3F9wshcQBAxNHxBapJ2RwE9RKhaRFakiGVvIIsTFC5nLqI2-kILOoQpMacDkfE~3W-tAuF5NrL5Eb1E5wD9fUpCegLw4SUrzWiQrV5ww7IaIuRiXcUfnpdJBw01rn1hLVDQVlqe5C3qYbG74~mDPON2dIdFVFeToo9RbKQe8RrEGiMgXF339rdFG4IFz6y6tzpfnfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Tammany Parish Planning Commission approved rezoning 22.67 acres along Cruden Road from R‑1 (rural residential, 5‑acre minimum) to R‑2 (rural residential, 3‑acre minimum), permitting creation of smaller parcels.

Developer representative Mike Saucier said R‑2 lots would be more affordable and marketable and that the request aligns with several nearby rezonings and the parish’s housing‑supply needs. He provided a conceptual subdivision showing six buildable lots in place of four 5‑acre tracts and noted there would be no central sewer/water requirement for the proposed lot sizes.

Opponents and at‑large speakers raised flood concerns and questioned whether additional lots in flood‑prone areas increase risk and insurance costs. A citizen speaker noted the parish’s broader exposure to flood‑hazard development and urged caution. Saucier said the property owner has discussed drainage improvements and that parish and Corps permits and recent clearing work in local canals are part of addressing drainage.

Commission action: Commissioner Seager moved to approve; the motion was seconded and carried. Commissioners noted the parish has active programs and Corps coordination to manage drainage and that future development must meet the UDC’s drainage and elevation rules.

Why it matters: the rezoning reduces minimum lot size in a local area, which proponents say increases affordability and supply; opponents stressed it may add housing within flood‑prone corridors and that careful engineering review is still required.","The planning commission approved rezoning of 22.67 acres on Cruden Road from R‑1 (5‑acre minimum) to R‑2 (3‑acre minimum). Proponent said R‑2 creates more affordable buildable lots; opponents cited flood concerns but commissioners approved the change.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6346953,"Commission approves rezoning for Holy Family Academy campus on Airport Road with traffic and drainage study requirements",934,3754000,4688000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2246276-5cdf9728862af77f807c273a9d1c2135&start=3754&end=4688","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2246276-5cdf9728862af77f807c273a9d1c2135/thumbnail_3754000.jpg","/articles/6346953/Louisiana/Commission-approves-rezoning-for-Holy-Family-Academy-campus-on-Airport-Road-with-traffic-and-drainage-study-requirements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6346953-d718d97bca9ccc78ad16ed7d58b26331/orig.mp4?Expires=1771018881&Signature=NcwzIbW1CGW2K~jPZZP7AwH5fnMClckp-Rs4cy3niHZv~wZwm~Fbi~Tm2kjjapKaMwKm3vubXgPOOF74bZMabTdNTBxBUvO6tiyNjYqDTMNUpKV3Mwy6TIyjsfCDw52kxrOEvkFf~2BlG8KP0YB02QiEQR4QKLxq8RonYCTp9OupETQ-GYuB~SqgJXEGyhiYL3tEEG70CLpHQIgNoEbxeOYuZAzlF7HHBPzefk4X8gzNtAu6TBzgjK0GlbXBJRNvs9jrXXFnxRQH6dyhKWlBVd-Y49kRd~f7IsA2tVjJCLzlQs8k7ULzQrS5n8qFijB2CHOeT6irbDq2x-zDApcUtg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Tammany Parish Planning Commission voted to rezone a 26.28‑acre tract on Airport Road from L‑1 (large‑lot residential) to EV‑1 (primary education) to allow Holy Family Academy to relocate its campus from downtown Covington.

Attorney Jeff Shane, representing Holy Family Academy, said the private school plans modest enrollment growth — the campus currently has approximately 250 students and proposes a target under 300 — and will phase construction and implement traffic and drainage mitigation. Shane said the school has considered start and pick‑up times to avoid peak traffic and that the site plan includes stacked car arrival lanes and a driveway alignment that could tie into Hardhat Drive across Airport Road.

Neighbors and other speakers raised traffic and utility concerns for Airport Road and urged careful engineering review. One resident, who lives on Airport Road, said he sees dangerous morning congestion at the Ronald Reagan Highway/Highway 25 corridor and warned that additional school traffic could worsen safety risks. Commissioners and staff said any construction would require parish review of a traffic impact study, drainage design, and water/sewer solutions; DOTD and parish review would be required for any necessary state roadway changes.

Why it matters: the rezoning permits a private K‑12 campus in a location that will require off‑site and on‑site traffic and drainage mitigations. The commission approved the change while noting that subsequent site‑specific studies and permits must demonstrate compliance with parish and state requirements.

Commission action: Commissioner Robert moved to approve; the motion carried after discussion about traffic timing and mitigation. The commission recorded support and asked the petitioner to continue community outreach and provide required engineering studies at the planning stage.","The Planning Commission approved rezoning of a 26.28‑acre property on Airport Road from L‑1 to EV‑1 (primary education) for Holy Family Academy. Commissioners and neighbors emphasized that traffic, water and septic issues must be addressed in later engineering and planning stages.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":46,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6346958,"Commission approves rezoning to create four large lots for family compound on Doris Street",814,6145000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2246276-5cdf9728862af77f807c273a9d1c2135&start=5331&end=6145","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2246276-5cdf9728862af77f807c273a9d1c2135/thumbnail_5331000.jpg","/articles/6346958/Louisiana/Commission-approves-rezoning-to-create-four-large-lots-for-family-compound-on-Doris-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6346958-a986f3125287437842fd04dbbcc45501/orig.mp4?Expires=1771018881&Signature=k4KiE809L3cpXNiccJfdX4IV3ErtzC~G~mQ1j3QmwMi1SF8fgVHtQ~01JU3q0tlHSNJjUIDMn3bqvHxL0tapBN3q0Ty~BJLOVkrWZ6XEenYpHXlVixms4LzmiJvduf-gOw9BdHsO~XQATaftZkMYK2zDt8dAx4CIPb78OlhG5CQKJZzipclWePaMQZNDzZ6oj8WDSOqTKJomiV5TRtlYy3tndIgAV~dwWd-1OW6Q745eM4Br1drEKn8hQr80TS8c-NGumgqHKGEmRWV~q3pNnpjBgSbxUxdSExMMMEmqYtZWK7aaKdFyPsso6EK7mH80jrKHboQlfU~UANlI1vCSeQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Tammany Parish Planning Commission approved a rezoning request to reclassify a five‑acre parcel on the west side of Doris Street (Helenburg subdivision) from R‑1 (rural residential) to L‑1 (large‑lot residential), enabling the petitioner to create four roughly one‑acre parcels intended for a family compound.

Applicant attorney Jeff Shane said prospective purchasers plan a family compound with individual homes for the family and that L‑1 zoning is consistent with some surrounding parcels. Staff noted the parcel’s flood zone designations and that final floor elevations and drainage will be reviewed at the subdivision and permitting stage.

Opponents told commissioners they experience flooding on Doris Street and urged that drainage infrastructure be improved before further development. One neighbor said recent rains produced standing water that reaches yards and the roadway. Shane said the parcels will need individual drainage profiles and building permits, and that the contractor client would not build where conditions created unsafe conditions for residents.

Commissioners voted to approve the L‑1 rezoning. Several commissioners and staff urged neighbors to coordinate with Public Works for culvert and ditch maintenance; the commission noted that staff will review drainage, culvert and elevation details during the subsequent subdivision and building‑permit processes.

Why it matters: the parcel lies near areas with documented drainage concerns; a zoning change will allow the landowners to subdivide the five‑acre tract into smaller large‑lot parcels, increasing the number of buildable home sites while triggering engineering review at later stages.","The planning commission approved rezoning of a five‑acre parcel in the Helenburg area from R‑1 to L‑1 to allow subdivision into four large lots for a family compound; opponents raised drainage concerns but commissioners relied on staff flood-zone mapping and required subsequent engineering at the building‑permit stage.","actionData","errors"]

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