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Council affirms planning commission's denial of Yuri Melendez re-subdivision after neighborhood testimony
Summary
The council voted to affirm the planning commission's recommendation to deny a re-subdivision for Yuri Melendez; nearby residents testified about alleged code violations, septic and utility problems, and neighborhood impacts.
The Iberville Parish Council on Nov. 18 affirmed the planning commission's recommendation to deny a re‑subdivision request for property owned by Yuri Melendez after multiple neighbors spoke against the proposal.
Planning staff summarized the commission's decision to deny the re‑subdivision (the commission had voted against it in December 2024). Neighbors Lewis Kelly, Eric Kelly and DJ Wale testified that the property owner had not followed parish rules: allegations included unpermitted trailers, septic installations lacking required components, shared or improvised water connections between trailers, tall grass and maintenance complaints, and concerns that converting the property to rental lots would devalue neighboring properties. Lewis Kelly told the council the owner "has not done anything right," and other speakers described safety and nuisance problems.
Councilmembers moved to affirm the planning commission's recommendation to deny the re‑subdivision and approved that motion by roll call. The action records the planning commission's denial as the council's decision; no approval or conditions were granted for the requested re‑subdivision.
