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Livingston Parish zoning commission approves three District 8 rezoning requests
Summary
At its Feb. 6 zoning meeting, the Livingston Parish Zoning Commission approved three rezoning requests in Council District 8, converting parcels to R-1 residential zoning. One request drew public concern about on-site drainage; staff said drainage is a civil matter separate from zoning.
The Livingston Parish Zoning Commission on Feb. 6 approved three rezoning requests in Council District 8 that change parcels to R-1 residential zoning, enabling single-family home development.
The commission voted 6-1 to rezone a parcel on Walker North Boulevard from AG (agricultural) to R-1 after hearing from the property owner and neighbors. Leanne Evans, who said her family purchased an 8.5-acre tract after a prior subdivision of a 13-acre parcel, said the family wants a two-acre lot to sell to her youngest son. Neighbor Charles Middleton objected to the project because, he said, excavation on the Evans property disrupted a natural drainage path and caused water retention onto surrounding properties. Planning staff and the chair told speakers that drainage and civil disputes are separate from the zoning decision; the Department of Public Works had inspected the site, staff said.
Two additional rezoning requests in District 8 were approved unanimously. Property owner Brent Uber said the parcel at 20245 Palmer Road had been classified S & B but is surrounded by residences; he asked for R-1 so he could build a house. Kyle Martinez, owner of parcels at 27496 South Frost Road, said his property had been rezoned without his knowledge and he requested R-1 for residential development.
Planning staff recommended approval for all three requests. Commissioners adopted the minutes of prior zoning meetings at the start of the meeting before the hearings. The commission closed each public hearing after hearing from property owners and any nearby residents who wished to speak. The meeting concluded with no further items.
Votes at a glance: - Case 24-0338235 (Walker North Boulevard): AG → R-1. Motion to approve carried 6-1 (Wax opposed). Mover: Commissioner Dana; second: (recorded) Commissioner Norman. Public comment included: Leanne Evans (property owner) and Charles Middleton (neighbor) who raised drainage concerns. Planning recommended approval. - Case (20245 Palmer Road): S & B → R-1. Motion carried unanimously (7-0). Owner: Brent Uber. Planning recommended approval. - Case 25-01 (27496 South Frost Road): C-1 → R-1. Motion carried unanimously (7-0). Owner: Kyle Martinez. Planning recommended approval.
Commissioners and staff emphasized that zoning determinations consider permitted land uses and lot sizes (commissioners referenced R-1 minimums during discussion); they repeatedly told commenters that on-site drainage disputes are civil matters to be addressed through other channels rather than by zoning action.
