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Commission denies manufactured-housing overlay for Slidell property after neighborhood opposition citing storm vulnerability
Summary
The commission denied a request to allow replacement manufactured housing at a Slidell property, following substantial public opposition that cited damage and safety concerns from past hurricanes and storms.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to deny a petition by Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance LLC to place or reauthorize a manufactured home on a Slidell lot (parcel on Oak Street / West Lakeview Drive). Multiple nearby residents spoke against the overlay, citing damage to mobile homes during storms and arguing that the subdivision’s prior commitment excluded new manufactured-housing placements.
Speakers including Penny Schueller and Clifford Schueller described storm damage in 2005–2016 and argued that mobile homes are more vulnerable in high winds and floods. They and other neighbors urged the commission to maintain a policy of stick-built homes on permanent foundations in their subdivision. Commissioner Arcement moved to deny; Commissioner Robert seconded and the motion to deny carried.
Ending
The denial keeps the existing zoning in place; the petitioner may appeal the decision to the parish council.
