Calcasieu Parish public meetings in 2022
21 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board
The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board will consider several requests for land use variances and exceptions, including residential developments and borrow pits. The Board will also elect officers and certify training compliance for two commissioners.
- Variance for two dwellings at 1023 Hungerford Road
- Variance for three dwellings at 4411 Opelousas Street
- Exception for manufactured home at 431 Riddle Lane
- Exception for a 5-year borrow pit extension at 2525 Toomey Road
- Exception for a 12-acre borrow pit at 5600 Block of Highway 3059
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will hold a public hearing on condemning 17 properties, then consider approving the FY2023 parish budget, several engineering contracts, and multiple bid awards for road and equipment projects. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, liquor permits, and a cooperative agreement for a Vinton property transfer.
- Public hearing on condemnation of 17 properties, including 2951 Flora Road, 2751 Southern Drive, and 3502 Burton Lane
- Adopt FY2023 Parish Budget resolution
- Approve $2,256,383 LiHEAP agreement with Louisiana Housing Corporation
- Award Bud Bennett Road Extension Project bid to HD Truck & Tractor, LLC for $1,365,583.55
- Approve purchase of two trucks: $67,600 (1-ton) and $55,521 (3/4-ton) from Mike Willis Ford
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will hold a regular meeting on December 1, 2022, to consider a range of items including a new ordinance establishing provisions for solar energy facilities, a corresponding fee schedule amendment, and several public hearings on property condemnations. The jury will also vote on bids for mosquito control products, uniforms, and a roadway improvements project, as well as appointments to various boards and districts.
- Ordinance to establish provisions for Solar Energy Facilities, with a recommended 15-foot maximum panel height
- Resolution to rename Wagon Lane to Saltgrass Lane in Ward Three
- Public hearing on condemnation of structures at 2951 Flora Road and 5766 Lisa Lane
- Resolution supporting a 5.50-mill tax renewal election for Recreation District No. One of Ward Three, estimated to collect $4,991,000 annually
- Bids for mosquito control solvents and chemicals, uniforms, and miscellaneous roadway improvements
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will consider several administrative and development items. Key discussions include proposed amendments to solar energy facility ordinances and the expropriation of property for the Sara Street Bridge Replacement Project.
- Proposed amendments to Chapter 26 regarding Solar Energy Facilities
- Expropriation of property from Dewey and Ida O'Quinn for the Sara Street Bridge Replacement Project
- Development Agreement with St. Charles Gaming Company, LLC (Horseshoe Lake Charles)
- Approval of 1 new and 28 renewal liquor and beer permit applications
- Application for Katrina/Rita Louisiana Land Trust Program funds for the Vinton Generators Project
Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board
The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board will consider three variance requests, one exception, and a proposed solar energy facilities ordinance. Staff recommends approval for all variance and exception requests with conditions. The board will also hear updates on prior Police Jury actions and set the next meeting date.
- Variance for second dwelling at 3439 Luke Powers Road (requesting 169.52 ft frontage vs. 200 ft required; 54,450 sq ft lot vs. 87,120 sq ft required)
- Variance to reduce side yard setback to 2 ft (required 5 ft) at 7690 and 7696 Nine Oaks Drive
- Variance for second dwelling at 4375 Navajo Trail (requesting 180.93 ft frontage vs. 200 ft required; 63,597 sq ft lot vs. 87,120 sq ft required)
- Exception for manufactured home at 271 High Hope Road (2-year placement or until new dwelling completed)
- Proposed amendments to Chapter 26 to adopt a Solar Energy Facilities Ordinance
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Police Jury will hold public hearings regarding the potential condemnation of 19 structures. The meeting also includes discussions on extending hurricane-related zoning waivers and approving several vehicle purchases.
- Public hearing for 19 properties to show cause why structures should not be condemned
- Resolution to extend zoning and fee waivers for temporary dwellings through February 28, 2023
- Approval of $73,320 bid from Mike Willis Ford, LLC for two pickup trucks
- Approval of $70,660 bid from Mike Willis Ford, LLC for two SUVs
- Resolution to include Juneteenth as an annual parish holiday effective 2023
Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board
The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board will vote on several land-use requests, including a variance and exception for a communication tower, exceptions for a manufactured home and a borrow pit, and four rezoning applications. Staff recommends approval for all items, with conditions. The board will also receive a report on a proposed Solar Facility ordinance.
- Variance for two non-conforming lots at 1167 Dunn Ferry Road for a communication tower and future Lot 61 of Holbrook Acres Part 2 (VAR-0922-0216)
- Exception for a communication tower at 1167 Dunn Ferry Road (EX-0922-0154)
- Exception for a manufactured home at 1261 Sistrunk Road (EX-0922-0153)
- Exception for a 64.5-acre borrow pit at 2639 Highway 90 West (EX-0922-0155)
- Rezoning of 5900 Block of Common Street from C-2 to I-1 for dumpster rentals and storage yard (RZ-0622-0236)
Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board
The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board will consider several land use applications including rezonings for residential and commercial developments. The agenda also includes requests for borrow pit extensions and the abandonment of a portion of Hedin Road.
- Abandonment of 342.36 feet of Hedin Road right of way
- Extension of a 97-acre borrow pit on Ward Line Road
- Extension of a 411.07-acre borrow pit on Gum Cove Road
- Rezoning 240 and 248 Jones Road for 28 multi-family units
- Rezoning 8049 Elliott Road for commercial retail and nursery use
Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board
The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board will consider several variance and exception requests, including a pond setback reduction, a 10-year borrow pit extension, a bed and breakfast, and a manufactured home. Staff recommends denial for the pond variance and the bed and breakfast, but approval for the borrow pit and manufactured home. The board will also approve minutes and note prior Police Jury actions.
- Variance to reduce pond setback from 50 to 20 feet at 1067 Zoe's Court (VAR-0822-0215)
- Exception for 10-year extension of 138-acre borrow pit at 8200 Block of Gulf Highway (EX-0722-0149)
- Exception for bed and breakfast at 4348 West Prien Lake Road (EX-0722-0150)
- Exception for manufactured home at 2308 Miller Avenue (EX-0822-0152)
- Police Jury approved five of six prior P&Z recommendations from August 16, 2022
Calcasieu Parish Corridor Overlay District Review Team Meeting
The Corridor Overlay District Review Team will consider two major alternative design requests. These requests involve reducing required landscape strips, planting spaces, and sign setbacks for specific properties.
- Design request for 290 Parish Road to reduce landscape strip and planting space
- Design request for 150 Sam Houston Jones Parkway to reduce landscape strips and sign setbacks
- Staff recommendation to deny the request for 290 Parish Road
- Staff recommendation to grant the request for 150 Sam Houston Jones Parkway
Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several land use applications, including requests for pond setbacks, accessory building sizes, and industrial development exceptions. The agenda also includes rezoning requests for residential and industrial sites and updates on previous Police Jury actions.
- Variance for pond setbacks at 2941 Agnes Road
- Variance for 4,190 sq ft accessory building at 592 West Telephone Road
- Exception for outdoor shooting range at 3559 Highway 90 West
- Exception for construction and debris landfill at 9340 Tom Hebert Road
- Rezoning for 192-unit apartment complex at 5615 Highway 3059
Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board
The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board will consider requests for land use variances, exceptions, and rezoning. Items include a request to rezone land on Corbina Road for heavy industrial use and density changes for a townhouse development on Helen Lane.
- Variance for townhouse density increase at 722 Helen Lane
- Variance for pond setback decreases at 1200 Block of Pharris Road
- Exception and rezoning requests for 9340 Tom Hebert Road
- Rezoning from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial at 4000 Block of Corbina Road
Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board is considering multiple applications for rezoning, variances, and exceptions. These requests include land use changes for commercial development, residential townhomes, and an RV park.
- Variance request for 290 Parish Road to decrease required parking from 36 to 32 spaces
- Exception for commercial reception facility at 8179 Tom Hebert Road
- Rezoning of 564 Parish Road from Multi-Family Residential to General Commercial
- Rezoning of 722 Helen Lane from Light Commercial/Mixed Residential to Multi-Family Residential
- Rezoning of 3548 H. Broussard Road to a 51-space Recreational Vehicle Park
Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board
The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board will consider several applications regarding road abandonments, communication towers, and residential exceptions. The agenda also includes requests to rezone properties for solid waste site expansions.
- Rezoning 1662 Miller Street from Light Commercial to Heavy Industrial Restricted for landfill expansion
- Rezoning 7124 Corbina Road from Agricultural/Manufactured Home Park to Heavy Industrial Restricted for landfill expansion
- Abandonment of road rights-of-way on Burton Shipyard Road and Global Drive by Driftwood LNG, LLC
- Variance for a communication tower setback at 2908 Post Oak Road
- Exceptions for manufactured and modular home developments on Corbina Road and Daly Road
Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board
The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board will consider several requests for land use changes, including variances for setbacks and lot sizes. The agenda also includes multiple rezoning requests for residential, commercial, and industrial developments across various wards.
- Rezoning 171 Southside Street from Agricultural to Multi-Family Residential for six duplexes
- Rezoning 8000 Block of Gulf Highway from Light Commercial to Light Industrial for pipe fabrication
- Rezoning 1000 Block of Soybean Street from Mixed Residential to Light Commercial for a commissary kitchen
- Variance request for 5730 East Jace Matthew Lane to allow 2,500 sq. ft. of accessory buildings
- Variance request for 1304 and 1314 Georgia Road to allow two non-conforming lots
Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board
The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board is scheduled to vote on two preliminary subdivision approvals and four rezoning applications. Staff recommends granting all requests with conditions related to stormwater management, lighting, and site plans. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes.
- Preliminary approval for CMH Homes, Inc. to develop 170 lots in LeConte Estates Subdivision on Highway 3256
- Preliminary approval for Sasol North America, Inc. to develop 18 industrial lots at 2205 Houston River Road
- Rezoning request by Harold Heath to convert 5600 Block of Leger Road to Multi Family Residential for a 54-unit duplex development
- Rezoning request by Dakota Southern Industries, L.L.C. to convert 400 Block of Parish Road to Central Business Commercial for mini-warehouses
- Rezoning request by Parkway Village Investors, LLC to convert 1355 Sam Houston Jones Parkway to Multi-Family Residential for a 48-unit apartment complex
Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board
The Board will consider several requests for zoning variances and exceptions, including setback decreases for a pond and a borrow pit. Staff recommendations include both approvals and denials based on hardship evidence and site impacts.
- Variance request for a pond setback at 5290 Choupique Road
- Variance request for a borrow pit setback at 6813 East Deshotel Street
- Variance request for an accessory building at 6919 Wilder Road
- Exception request for a 37.48-acre borrow pit in the 7900 block of Gulf Highway
- Exception requests for manufactured home residential development on Ira Breaux Road and Bagdad Road
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will consider several rezoning applications for industrial development and discuss amendments to grass cutting ordinances. The body will also vote to ratify a State of Emergency due to drought and a parishwide burn ban.
- Rezoning 5900 Block of Common Street to Light Industrial (I-1)
- Rezoning 4203 and 4215 Broad Street to Light Industrial (I-1)
- Rezoning 6222 Leger Road to Light Industrial (I-1)
- Ratification of State of Emergency and parishwide burn ban
- Show cause hearings for 20 structures proposed for condemnation
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will hold public hearings regarding tax assessment protests and potential structure condemnations. The body will also consider several engineering contracts, grant applications, and a $232,000 property buyout for flood mitigation.
- Public hearing on tax assessment protests
- Public hearing on 18 properties for potential condemnation
- Ordinance to purchase 695 Topsy Road for $232,000 via FEMA funds
- Engineering contract amendments for Gum Cove Road Bridge and Coach Williams Drive Extension
- Sub-grant application for $607,444 to the Louisiana Workforce Commission
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will review multiple construction bids, including a $5.76 million recommendation for the Louisiana Avenue Regional Detention Basin. The body will also consider condemning 20 structures and reviewing several hurricane repair projects.
- Acceptance of Triton Construction, LLC bid for $5,761,377.00 for the Louisiana Avenue Regional Detention Basin Project
- Rejection of all bids for the Calcasieu Parish Animal Services and Adoption Center Project due to budget constraints
- Public hearing consideration for condemning 20 structures across various wards
- Acceptance of Ryder & Ryder, LTD bids for hurricane repairs at the Emergency Response Training Center ($886,600) and Old Courthouse ($3,655,400)
- Approval of K & K Systems, Inc. bid for $58,247 for digital traffic message boards
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is meeting to consider multiple hurricane repair bids, approve various professional engineering contracts, and hold a public hearing regarding the potential condemnation of several structures. The agenda also includes several board reappointments and the approval of community service grants.
- Public hearing for potential condemnation of structures at 6456 San Diego Street, North of 109 Executive Drive, 7421 Flounder Drive, 5873 Kingsbury Lane, 2323 Country Club Road, 5012 Manchester Road, 4644 Berry Street, 2511 Anderson Road, 408 Stiffel Street, and 3215 Utah Street
- Approval of $2,900,500 bid for Prien Lake Park Hurricane Repair Project
- Approval of $549,000 bid for Office of Juvenile Justice Services Hurricane Repair Project
- Approval of $760,400 bid for Carnegie Library Hurricane Repair Project
- Approval of $309,900 bid for Hurricane Demolition Project at Old Bud Building, Allen August Center, and Epps Library Annex