Commission approves rezonings on South Satsuma Road to R‑1 for adjoining family lots

The Livingston Parish Planning and Zoning Commission voted Sept. 4 to approve two rezoning requests, cases 25‑40 and 25‑41, to change small‑neighborhood‑business parcels on South Satsuma Road to R‑1. Both requests were related: applicants said the properties are family holdings (mother and daughter living adjacent) and that the change would align zoning with the residential use.

Applicant Kay Landry told the commission she was representing her daughter for case 7c and herself for case 7d and asked commissioners to address any questions. Planning staff noted the two lots total about 4.95 acres and explained that if lots remain separately platted at sub‑acre sizes they would be nonconforming for R‑1 and would require a lot‑line adjustment or platting change to allow future development consistent with R‑1 standards. Staff explained that rezoning can proceed as a map cleanup or correction while the planning division handles any lot‑line or plat updates needed before building permits are issued.

Commission discussion focused on ensuring applicants understood that small parcel sizes might limit future permitting unless lots are combined or re‑platted; commissioners and staff described the remedy as a lot‑line change typically handled by planning staff. After discussion, the commission voted to recommend approval of both rezonings; the roll calls recorded a majority in favor, with Commissioner Wax recorded as abstaining on both items. Staff will forward the commission’s recommendations to the parish council and applicants were advised to coordinate with planning for any plat or lot‑line adjustments before development.