Developer agrees to remove proposed cut‑through road in Maison Du Village appeal

The Saint Tammany Parish Council on a Sept. meeting voted to concur with the planning commission’s approval of the Maison Du Village preliminary subdivision plat after the developer agreed to remove a proposed cut‑through road linking the new subdivision to Timber Ridge.

Why this matters: Residents who live on nearby Silver Road had raised traffic and safety concerns if the subdivision’s only access were placed on Silver Road. The agreement preserves a narrower access pattern and reduces immediate pressure on the private two‑lane road, residents said.

Councilman Laughlin told the council he had discussed the issue with both the appellant and the developer and said, “The developer has agreed not to build the road, and I’ve also confirmed with the administration who are in agree with it.” Appellant Candace Pollan told the council the cut‑through road was her primary concern and said removing it would satisfy her appeal.

Resident Karen Tyson described Silver Road as “a private pretty much … just a little 2 lane gravel road that they paved over,” and said the street “barely holds the traffic from that school,” recounting difficulty exiting her driveway during school hours.

Action and vote: Councilman Laughlin moved to concur with the planning commission’s approval of the preliminary subdivision plat on the condition the developer revise the plat to remove the proposed cut‑through road and designate the area as green space; the motion was seconded by Councilwoman O’Brien and carried unanimously.

What’s next: The developer must revise the preliminary plat to remove the cut‑through link and mark that area as green space as a condition of the council action. Further subdivision approvals or permits will follow the revised plat review.