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Board approves variance for second dwelling and reduced setbacks at 3412 Highway 27 North
Summary
A variance was granted to allow conversion of an accessory building into a second dwelling at 3412 Highway 27 North with reduced road frontage and reduced side and rear setbacks; staff required site-plan adherence and a development permit before any work begins.
The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board on March 18, 2025, approved a variance for 3412 Highway 27 North in Ward 6 to permit a second dwelling with reduced public road frontage and decreased side and rear yard setbacks. The motion, made by Latricia Cobb and seconded by Janelle Hyatt, passed by voice vote.
Planning staff said the applicant, Allen Dove et ux, seeks to convert an existing accessory building into a dwelling and therefore requests relief from the public road‑frontage requirement and from setback requirements. Staff cited consistency with the character of the area and recommended approval with conditions: the development must adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development (subject to director/designee adjustments) and a development permit must be obtained prior to commencing any alterations.
The variance request reduces the required public road frontage from 200 feet to approximately 80.67 feet and reduces the side yard setback from 10 feet to 3 feet and the rear yard setback from 15 feet to 3 feet, per the staff presentation. The applicant was present and indicated readiness to answer questions; no public opposition was recorded. Action: motion to approve variance was made by Latricia Cobb and seconded by Janelle Hyatt; outcome: approved by voice vote.
