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Council allows 70% metal facade for Southside High stadium field house to lower project costs
Summary
The council approved a variance to permit 70% metal on the exterior of Southside High School’s stadium field house after the project exceeded its budget. The building will be bid out; staff said the change likely delays completion beyond the upcoming fall season.
The City of Youngsville on July 10 approved a variance allowing up to 70% metal exterior on the Southside High School stadium field house, exceeding the city's usual 49% metal limit, because the project exceeded its budget.
Planning staff said the stadium project is underway and they expect the first home game to be in the fall, but the field‑house revisions are being bid separately and may not be ready for the immediate season. The council had previously approved a variance for an adjacent storage building and members stated that approving the field‑house revision would keep the overall project feasible. With the variance approved, the school may go out to bid with the revised façade materials.
Council voted in favor of the variance with no public comment recorded during the hearing.
