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Commission grants proactive rear‑drainage variance for Cottages at Cypress Ridge Phase A
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a proactive variance allowing rear‑lot drainage for Block 2 of The Cottages at Cypress Ridge Phase A to an internal outfall ditch, conditioned on resolving engineering punch‑list items and modeling impacts on downstream waterways.
The Houma–Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission on Oct. 16 approved a proactive variance enabling rear‑lot drainage for Block 2 of The Cottages at Cypress Ridge Phase A. The developer requested the variance to allow the back halves of lots in Block 2 to drain directly to a new internal outfall ditch that will run the length of the subdivision.
Engineering review: The parish engineering division provided a punch list noting plan and calculation deficiencies that must be resolved prior to final approval; the developer submitted architectural elevations and indicated the subdivision qualifies for the rear‑lot exception because the lots abut a major drainage artery to be dedicated with the subdivision. Staff recommended approval conditioned on the developer addressing engineering items and recording the required servitude for the outfall.
Commission action: After discussion about potential downstream impacts and modeling the outfall’s effect on Wallace J. Bayou and adjacent properties, commissioners approved the proactive variance subject to completing engineering requirements and providing required approvals from relevant utilities and pollution control.
Ending: Staff will require final engineering sign‑offs and a recorded servitude for the outfall before final plat recording or building permits are issued.
