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Desire Line updates commission on comprehensive-plan work and next steps

Planning Commission of the Parish of St. James · January 26, 2026
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Summary

Consultants Walter Eric Lundin and Evelyn Campo of Desire Line briefed the commission on findings from community meetings, proposed land-use revisions, new subdivision processes, and the next steps in the comprehensive-plan update process.

The consulting team from Desire Line presented an update on ongoing comprehensive-plan work for St. James Parish, describing findings from recent community meetings and outlining proposed revisions to the land-use plan and ordinance.

Presenters Walter Eric Lundin and Evelyn Campo summarized current projects, community feedback, and proposed changes to subdivision procedures and the land-use map. The presentation was added to the agenda earlier in the meeting by a motion from Commissioner Danny St. Pierre. The minutes record the presentation as an informational update; the commission did not take final action on plan language at this session.

Desire Line outlined next steps in the planning process and the timeline for moving draft revisions through staff review and subsequent commission consideration. Commissioners asked clarifying questions and directed staff to continue coordinating community engagement and to bring formal ordinance revisions back to the commission when draft language is ready for review.