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Council introduces variance for David Jenkins amid debate over 125-foot frontage rule
Summary
The council introduced TP Ordinance 25-22 to grant a frontage variance for David Jenkins (assessment 6210058, District 4). The planning commission had recommended denial; council members debated the origin and purpose of the parish's 125-foot frontage requirement before agreeing to introduce the measure for a later public hearing.
Tangipahoa Parish Council introduced TP Ordinance 25-22 on July 28, a variance request from David Jenkins concerning frontage for a proposed minor subdivision (assessment 6210058 in District 4). The planning commission had recommended denial. Council members discussed longstanding parish frontage requirements (the 125-foot rule), potential effects on sewage/drainage regulation and future subdivisions, and options such as negotiating additional frontage from a neighboring parcel.
Staff explained that the 8-acre tract sits behind other property and presently accesses the road via a narrow private driveway of roughly 30'40 feet; the code requires 125 feet of frontage for the minor subdivision in question. Council members questioned the historical reason for the 125-foot standard and whether exceptions, sprinkler/sewer options or a servitude could address the issue. Several council members warned that granting variances without careful standards could create precedent and weaken the ordinance.
After discussion, council members voted to introduce the ordinance and to allow two more weeks to gather information before the public hearing; the introduction passed on roll call. The item was introduced to give staff and council additional time to evaluate options and gather materials prior to the hearing; final action will take place at the scheduled public hearing.
