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Resident raises concerns about Wardell rezoning and 'net density'; staff explains subdivision vesting and next steps

Morgan City Council & Redevelopment Agency · December 10, 2025
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A resident told council the Wardell rezoning and net‑density calculations allowed a 14‑unit building in a single‑family area; city presenter Gary Crane explained that the zone change vested the developer and outlined that subdivision review is now an administrative staff process with upcoming planning commission review.

Scott Jensen addressed the council during citizen comments on Dec. 9 to object to the scale and clarity of the general plan and to contest how 'net density' was applied to the Wardell property rezoning. "Reading this and understanding that is like asking someone for the first time to read the New Testament and then get experts to tell them how to properly interpret it," Jensen said, arguing…

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