The Planning Commission on Jan. 8 recommended denial of a rezoning request for an approximately 88–93-acre tract at Lake Ramsey Road and Highway 25 that would have allowed suburban residential development (S2) and yield plans estimating roughly 240 lots. Paul Marrone, representing the petitioner, presented a yield plan and said the development would include retention ponds, traffic studies and utility tie-ins as required by parish code.

Dozens of residents and local groups opposed the rezoning during a lengthy public comment period. Sarah Duttell said the proposal "does not support the health, safety, or general welfare of the parish," arguing density should be clustered around hubs and not along Highway 25. Simon Pengelly and others described recurring flood problems in the area, cited the 2016 flood and said Highway 25 is already congested; Matthew Allen of North Shore River Watch highlighted concerns about sewage capacity and cumulative impacts of multiple nearby developments.

Commissioners debated infrastructure readiness, flood hazards, and the project's density. Commissioner Robert moved to deny the rezoning and Commissioner Walker seconded; the motion to deny carried. The chair reminded the public the commission's action is a recommendation to the parish council and that the petitioner can appeal. Staff said notifications would be mailed to those who submitted speaker cards.

Next steps: Because the commission's vote is advisory, the petitioner may appeal to the parish council; any future applications would need traffic and drainage studies, and utility upgrades would be evaluated by parish and state agencies.