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Council denies rezoning request near Highway 30 amid drainage, compatibility concerns
Summary
The Ascension Parish Council denied a request to rezone a parcel (PZ3787.25) to MU-2 mixed use near Highway 30, citing neighborhood drainage issues and incompatibility with surrounding low-density residential properties; the motion to deny passed 8–1 after a roll call revote.
On Nov. 20 the Ascension Parish Council voted to deny a rezoning request (PZ3787.25) that would have changed a parcel near Highway 30 from conservation to MU-2 (mixed use 2). The council’s final tally after a revote was 8–1 in favor of denial.
Opponents raised concerns about drainage in the low-lying area, traffic impacts on Highway 30, and the compatibility of…
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