Planning board actions, Jan. 28: variances, rezones and exceptions — outcomes and key conditions

The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board met Jan. 28 and took action on variances, sign requests, exceptions and rezoning items. Below are the items considered and outcomes as recorded in the meeting transcript.

• Variance — 616 Josh Street (Ward 1): Applicant requested reduction of a side yard setback from 3 feet to 2 feet 2 inches for an accessory building. Staff recommended approval with conditions: adhere to site plan, Calcasieu Parish building code compliance, installation of a guttering system to contain runoff, and accessory building for personal use only. A neighboring resident, Monica Efemas of 622 Josh Street, said she did not oppose the placement and asked for the personal‑use condition to be enforced. Roll call recorded mostly affirmative votes with one recorded no vote; the board announced the motion passed.

• Sign variance — 6010 East Opelousas Street (Ward 8): Applicant sought to allow two off‑premise signs within 500 feet of an…