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Harahan council withdraws proposed sale ordinance amid dispute over Bailey Street remnant behind 439 West Avenue
Summary
After extended public comment, the Harahan City Council withdrew a proposed ordinance to sell a remnant of Bailey Street adjacent to 439 West Avenue and agreed to pursue legal avenues (revocation, permits, or reappraisal) to clear title and avoid delaying pending home sales and grant funding.
The Harahan City Council on Nov. 20 withdrew a proposed ordinance that would have authorized sale of a remnant of Bailey Street behind 439 West Avenue after residents and the property co-owner described unresolved title and access problems that are blocking home sales.
Michelle Laparouse, the co-owner of 439 West Avenue, told the council the homeowners had followed city staff guidance and completed an administrative resubdivision and building permits before learning the land had not been transferred into their name. "My name is Michelle Laparouse. I'm co owner of the property at 439 West Avenue," she said, and asked the city to record a standard setback of 21 feet 9 inches or to prepare an act of revocation or servitude…
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