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Council approves rezoning of 826 Hopkin Street so owner can open barbershop
Summary
After a unanimous recommendation from the zoning commission, the council approved rezoning 826 Hopkin Street from R-3 to C-1 to permit a barbershop; the applicant, James Knapp Me, said he intends to open a barbershop at the site.
The council approved an ordinance rezoning a parcel at 826 Hopkin Street from R‑3 (residential) to C‑1 (commercial), following a unanimous recommendation by the New Iberia Zoning Commission.
Applicant James Knapp (present at the meeting) told the council he plans to open a barbershop at the location. Council members noted the parcel is contiguous with an existing C‑1 zone across the street and supported the application.
The rezoning was introduced and seconded with an amended motion to reflect that the applicant sought C‑1 (the transcript initially referred to C‑3 but the council and commission confirmed the requested designation is C‑1). Staff confirmed the zoning commission’s unanimous recommendation and the council moved to set the matter for the required hearings and vote. The council then voted; the transcript records the motion and that the owner thanked council members for their support.
