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Calcasieu Parish planning board approves variances, borrow-pit requests and a rezoning; all motions pass
Summary
The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board approved minutes and a series of land-use requests — including a setback variance for an accessory building, two borrow-pit exceptions (one an extension) and a rezoning to light industrial — all on unanimous voice votes; the rezoning will go before the police jury on Sept. 18, 2025.
The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board on Aug. 25 approved a slate of land-use items after staff presentations and brief consideration.
The board voted to approve minutes from its Aug. 19 meeting and then considered a variance at 5706 Spruce Street in Ward 3 that would allow an existing accessory building to sit 1 foot from the side property line instead of the required 3 feet. Unidentified planning staff told the board that "because minimal impacts are to be expected, the staff recommends the request be granted with the following conditions," including adherence to the site plan on file, a permit obtained within five days of zoning approval, installation of guttering within 30 days and containment of all runoff on the applicant's property. With no public opposition recorded, the board approved the variance.
On the 1300 block of Helms…
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