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Planning commission grants concept approval for Pioneer Ridge Estates after heated public debate on flooding and infrastructure
Summary
The St. Tammany Parish Planning Commission approved concept plans for Pioneer Ridge Estates despite sustained opposition from residents who raised flood, drainage, wastewater and traffic concerns; the petitioner said detailed engineering and FEMA review will follow.
The St. Tammany Parish Planning Commission voted to grant concept approval for Pioneer Ridge Estates on Feb. 11, after an extended public-comment period in which neighbors warned the proposal would worsen flooding, strain wastewater and increase traffic on Highway 190 and Pen Mill Road.
Precision Development Group, represented by Derek Pelican, presented the concept plan and told the commission the submission meets the Unified Development Code and that detailed engineering, drainage impact analyses and FEMA review would occur if concept approval were granted. Pelican said staff comments previously provided were minor and that the developer was willing to work on engineering items before final plan…
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