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HDC plans to notify storage‑lot owner near Onyx to appear over parking, signage compliance
Summary
Commission members agreed to send a letter asking the owner of a storage lot across from Onyx and Sweetest Barbecue to appear before the Historic District Commission over parking‑lot blocking and non‑compliant signage, citing earlier successful work with a nearby property as a model.
The Natchitoches Historic District Commission agreed to ask the owner of a storage lot across the street from Onyx and Sweetest Barbecue to appear before the commission to address parking and signage that commissioners said are not in compliance with district standards.
Councilwoman Rose asked about columns and the use of cones and yellow tape to block off parking. Commissioners described the lot’s current makeshift blocking as inappropriate for the district and said it should be addressed professionally. A commission member suggested sending a letter requesting the owner appear at the next meeting to discuss parking, signage and how the lot is being blocked.
Commissioners referenced a nearby case (next door to Onyx and Aaron’s) where staff worked with the property owner and the parties reached an improved, formal solution. That prior engagement was cited as an example the commission can replicate for the lot behind Onyx.
What the commission did: it directed staff to send a letter to the property owner asking them to appear at the next meeting to discuss compliance with parking and signage rules for properties within the historic district.
Next steps: staff will prepare a notice or letter asking the owner to appear; commissioners said they will bring examples (photos/screenshots) of the non‑compliant blocking and signage to present at the meeting.
