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Planning board rejects proposal for residential home at 393 Royer Loop after neighbor opposition
Summary
Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board denied an exception to allow a residential group home at 393 Royer Loop following public objections about neighborhood impacts and concerns over future uses; the applicant said the home would accept low‑risk children and house up to three residents initially.
The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board voted 8-2 on Jan. 28 to deny an exception that would have allowed a residential institution at 393 Royer Loop, a proposal to operate a small group home for children under Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) licensing.
The board’s vote came after neighbors and nearby residents urged the board to preserve the area’s residential character and raised concerns about public safety and property values. The applicant, who identified himself as Joseph Handy, told the board the operation would accept low-risk children and initially house three residents with 24-hour staff coverage.
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