The Natchitoches Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning request to allow a short‑term rental at 208 Poet Street, a small house that the applicant (Frank Griffin) recently purchased and that the manager said already contains three units.

Stevania Price, a realtor for Cane River Realty who said she will manage the property, told the commission the owner plans to furnish two of the units for short‑term executive rentals and that the property’s parking is compliant. Price said she obtained historic‑district approval to re‑gravel the original parking area; she also noted the house had been vacant prior to purchase.

Commissioners raised no substantive objections, and no one registered opposition at the hearing. A motion to approve carried by voice vote. The commission advised that, consistent with process described earlier in the meeting, the item will be introduced to city council Dec. 8 and scheduled for the council’s final vote on Jan. 12.

Price confirmed familiarity with local short‑term rental requirements, referencing ordinance number 26 of 2024 and the regulations that govern short‑term rental operations and permitting.