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St. James Parish planning commission approves variance to allow third dwelling at 2153 Kilmer Street
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a variance permitting a third structure at 2153 Kilmer Street in Vacherie, finding the 44,000-square-foot segment of the 25-acre tax parcel met the ordinance’s intent; the motion passed 8–1, with Todd Bland opposed.
The St. James Parish Planning Commission on April 27, 2026 voted to approve a variance allowing a third dwelling on the parcel at 2153 Kilmer Street in Vacherie.
Commissioners heard from applicant Darlene Adams, and staff member Vic Franckiewicz said the overall tax parcel is about 25 acres but that the portion relevant to this application is approximately 44,000 square feet. Franckiewicz told the commission that, while not an official lot of record, the parcel segment met the ordinance’s intent for lot size.
Vice-Chairman Arthur Matherne moved to approve the variance as a replacement mobile home situation and cited the sufficient lot area; Ralph Becnel seconded the motion. The roll-call vote was 8 in favor and 1 opposed (Todd Bland). The motion was recorded as carried.
The commission’s action lets the applicant place a third structure on the identified parcel under the terms discussed. No follow-up conditions or appeals were recorded during the meeting. The meeting record shows the action listed as Item 26-21.
