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Council grants variance for Pointe Eclair RV Park after applicant cites cost and site constraints; vote tally shows discrepancy in the record
Summary
The council granted a variance allowing the Pointe Eclair RV Park to forego installing a fire hydrant and proposed drawing water from an adjacent canal for firefighting; the applicant argued the alternative is safer and far less costly. The transcript shows inconsistent vote tallies when the chair announced results.
The Lafourche Parish Council voted to grant a variance for the proposed Pointe Eclair RV Park (Phase 1) to avoid installing a fire hydrant as required by subdivision regulations, after a representative from the project outlined topographical constraints and an alternative firefighting plan.
Clyde McCully, representing Pointe Eclair, told the council the lot is a narrow peninsula with water on both sides and said boring under a road and canal to install a hydrant would be "extremely expensive." He supplied a handout and argued the fire department already practices drawing water from the canal at that location and that allowing canal drafting would not reduce public safety; instead, he said, it could improve firefighting capability by enabling response at desired locations along the parcel.
Council discussion was limited. The chair announced the motion passed and initially stated "6 yeas, 2 nays," then immediately gave a corrected statement saying "5 yeas, 3 nays," but indicated the variance was granted. The transcript records conflicting tallies; the variance is recorded as approved in the meeting minutes.
What this means: The parish granted a site-specific variance based on demonstrated topographical hardship and an operational firefighting alternative. The recorded vote counting discrepancy in the transcript should be clarified in the official minutes to ensure an accurate record of council votes.
