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Livingston Parish Council approves R‑2 rezoning for Old LA Highway 16 parcel after heated debate
Summary
On Sept. 25 the Livingston Parish Council voted 5–4 to rezone a parcel on Old LA Highway 16 (parcel 0025494) from agricultural/commercial designations to R‑2 residential, a decision that residents opposed over traffic and neighborhood character concerns.
The Livingston Parish Council voted 5–4 on Sept. 25 to rezone a 27‑acre parcel at 35576 Old LA Highway 16 (parcel 0025494) from agriculture/commercial to R‑2 residential, allowing higher‑density housing development on the property.
Planning staff had recommended approval at the parish Planning and Zoning Commission and the item came to the council after that recommendation. The rezone request prompted a lengthy public discussion and a divided council vote. Councilman Ricky Goff moved to approve rezoning to R‑2; Councilman Watts seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 yeses and 4 nos on the final roll call.
Residents who live near the parcel urged the council to deny the R‑2 rezoning, saying the area’s roads and schools could not absorb more traffic. “We urge you to consider…
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