Parish board approves rear‑setback variance for New Covington lot at 1320 N. Buchanan St.
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Summary
The Parish planning board unanimously approved a variance (Case 25-11-24BOA) to reduce the rear setback at Lot 12, Square 13 (1320 North Buchanan Street) so an applicant can rotate a small two‑bedroom house on the lot; staff confirmed no shoreline encroaches the property.
The Parish planning board voted unanimously to approve a rear‑setback variance for a property at 1320 North Buchanan Street in New Covington (Case No. 25‑11‑24BOA).
Planning staff identified the application as a request for relief from Appendix B of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Part 3 Use District, Section 3.8 (Performance standards), specifically Section 3.806.6, seeking to reduce the required rear setback from the ordinance minimum of 18 feet to 8 feet as proposed in the application. Planning staff (Ellen) told the board that a previously raised question about a shoreline feature was resolved: "it is not on the subject property," removing that potential constraint from consideration.
Brian Burns, the applicant, gave his name and municipal address and explained the practical reason for the request: rotating the planned house 90 degrees to match the lot's orientation and using the side yard as the backyard. Burns said the planned structure is a two‑bedroom house of 892 square feet and that a three‑bedroom could fit, but the two‑bedroom design was preferred for the site. "We have requested a reduction in the rear lot variance so that we can rotate a home 90 degrees," Burns said.
After the presentation and brief clarifying questions about lot size and orientation, Burns stated, "I'd like to make a motion to approve." A commissioner seconded the motion. The board completed a roll call vote and recorded five affirmative votes (Miss Butler; Mr. Gilley; Miss Williams; Mr. Lucas; Mr. Romage), approving the variance.
The meeting record shows no amendments to the requested relief and no conditions recorded in the vote. The board adjourned the meeting with a staff announcement that there will be no meetings in December.
Case number: 25‑11‑24BOA. Property: Lot 12, Square 13 (1320 North Buchanan Street), New Covington. Ordinance cited: Appendix B, Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Part 3 Use District, Section 3.8 (Performance standards), Section 3.806.6.
Next steps: The board did not record additional conditions or follow‑up assignments during the meeting; any implementation steps (permits, inspections) were not specified in the transcript.