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September 14, 2026 Final
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  1. <table style="width: 100%; height: 143px;"><tbody><tr style="height: 74px;"><td style="width: 17.4023%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">MCU 26-39</span></strong><br></td><td style="width: 82.5977%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">CHAPTER 24 - LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCE</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br><strong>Applicant: </strong>CENTRAL PARK PATIO HOMES, LLC<br><strong>Subject: </strong>Applicant is requesting a Minor Conditional Use Permit in order to establish a Short Term Rental, within a Neighborhood Zoning District. Location of the request is 2829 N. Locke Point Drive.Staff Findings: The on-site and site plan reviews revealed that the applicant is requesting to establish a Short Term Rental in a Neighborhood Zoning District. Ordinance 19433 was established to allow the short-term rental of dwellings and to establish minimum standards for their use while also minimizing the incompatibility with the surrounding residential areas. Ordinance 20431 requires the issuance of a Minor Conditional Use approval in order to establish a Short Term Rental within a Neighborhood Zoning District. Additionally, Ordinance 20499 established that no Short Term Rentals will be permitted within 1,000 feet of an existing lawfully permitted short term rental. Staff’s review found evidence of an existing short term rental within 1000’ of the proposed property at 2713 Park Drive; therefore staff denied the Minor Conditional Use application.
  2. <table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 17.4023%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">MAJ 26-12</span></strong></td><td style="width: 82.5977%; vertical-align: top;"><div><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">CHAPTER 24 - LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCE</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>Applicant: </strong>SHEC HOLDINGS, LLC</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>Subject: </strong>Applicant is requesting a Major Conditional Use Permit in conjunction with a Planned Residential Development (Sec. 24-5-409) in order to construct eight (8) duplex dwelling units (totaling 16 units). Location of the request is the Southside 400 Blk. W. School Street (415).</strong></span></div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 17.4023%; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></td><td style="width: 82.5977%; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 17.4023%; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></td><td style="width: 82.5977%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">Staff Findings</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">: The on-site and site plan reviews revealed that the applicant is requesting a Major Conditional Use Permit in conjunction with a Planned Residential Development in order to construct eight (8) duplex dwelling units (totaling 16 units). Staff review revealed the proposed property is bordered to the North and South by what appear to be single family residential properties, to the East by multifamily property, and to the West by vacant property. If approved the proposal must meet all other development standards and applicant must adhere to any recommendations set forth by the Department of Engineering and Public Works.
  3. <table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 17.4023%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">REZONE/MAJ 26-02</span></strong></td><td style="width: 82.5977%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">CHAPTER 24 - LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCE</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br><strong>Applicant: </strong>NICK LAROCCA</span><div><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>Subject: </strong>Applicant is requesting to amend the official zoning map (Sec. 24-5-207) from a Residential Zoning District to a Mixed Use Zoning District in companion with a Major Conditional Use Permit (Sec 24-4-207(4)(b)) in order to construct an accessory storage structure for business located at 708 E. School Street. Location of the request is 3704 Harvard Street.</strong></span></div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 17.4023%; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></td><td style="width: 82.5977%; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 17.4023%; vertical-align: top;" class="fr-cell-fixed "><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></td><td style="width: 82.5977%; vertical-align: top;" class="fr-cell-handler "><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">Staff Findings</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">: The on site and site plan reviews revealed the applicant is requesting to rezone from a Residential Zoning District to a Mixed Use Zoning District in companion with a Major Conditional Use Permit (Sec 24-4-207(4)(b)) in order to construct an accessory storage structure for business. The proposed structure must meet development standards or obtain a variance for any deviations.
  4. <table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 17.4023%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">PREFNL 26-15</span></strong></td><td style="width: 82.5977%; vertical-align: top;"><div><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">LAKE CHARLES SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br><strong>Applicant: </strong>RAMONA CORMIER (RAMONA CORMIER SUBDIVISION)<br><strong>Subject: </strong>Applicant is requesting Preliminary and Final Subdivision approval (Sec. 2.3 & 2.4) in order to subdivide a .74 acre tract of land into two (2) tracts, within a Mixed Use Zoning District. Location of the request is 315 thru 323 15th Street.Staff Findings: The on-site and site plan reviews revealed that the applicant is requesting to subdivide a .74 acre tract of land into two (2) tracts, within a Mixed Use Zoning District. The tracts created will meet the minimum lot size set forth in the Zoning Ordinance.
  5. <table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 17.4023%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">VAR 26-66</span></strong></td><td style="width: 82.5977%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">CHAPTER 24 - LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCE</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br><strong>Applicant: </strong>ANDREW AARON</span><div><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>Subject: </strong> Applicant is requesting a Variance (Sec. 24-4-205) in order to maintain unpermitted graffiti style mural on front and side façades of existing commercial structure, within a T-4 Urban Transect Zoning District. Location of the request is 334 Kirby Street.Staff Findings: The on site and site plan reviews revealed the applicant is requesting to maintain unpermitted graffiti style mural on front and side façades of existing commercial structure, within a T-4 Urban Transect Zoning District. Staff could find no evidence of hardship therefore cannot forward a position of support.
  6. <table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 17.4023%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">FNL 26-02</span></strong></td><td style="width: 82.5977%; vertical-align: top;"><div><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">LAKE CHARLES SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>Applicant: </strong>PROJECT BUILD A FUTURE (KINGMAN CROSSING SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>Subject: </strong>Applicant is requesting Final Subdivision approval (Sec. 2.4) in order to subdivide a 1.24 acre tract of land into seven (7) residential lots, within a Neighborhood Zoning District. Location of the request is the Eastside 2000 Blk. Pear Street.​Staff Findings: The on-site and site plan reviews revealed that the applicant is requesting to subdivide a 1.24 acre tract of land into seven (7) residential lots, within a Neighborhood Zoning District. The tracts created will meet the minimum lot size set forth in the Zoning Ordinance.
  7. SPC 26-07CHAPTER 24 - LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCEApplicant: RANDY M. GOODLOE, AIA, APAC & ASSOCIATES<br><strong>Subject: </strong>Applicant is requesting a Special Exception (Sec. 24-4-206) in order to expand an existing non-conforming use (commercial office building) by constructing an accessory maintenance warehouse building, within a Neighborhood Zoning District. Location of the request is 2916 Hazel Street.Staff Findings: The on site and site plan reviews revealed the applicant is requesting to expand an existing non-conforming use (commercial office building) by constructing an accessory maintenance warehouse building and associated parking, within a Neighborhood Zoning District. Staff’s review revealed the proposed property is bordered to the North, East, and West by what appear to the single-family residential properties.
  8. <table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 17.4023%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">VAR 26-60</span></strong></td><td style="width: 82.5977%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">CHAPTER 24 - LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCE</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br><strong>Applicant: </strong>THE PATH A WESLEYAN WAY CHURCH</span><div><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>Subject: </strong>Applicant is requesting a Variance (Sec. 24-4-205) in order to construct a new ground sign vs. required monument style sign, within a Mixed Use Zoning District. Location of the request is 3820 Common Street.Staff Findings: The on-site and site plan reviews revealed that the applicant is requesting to construct a new nonstandard ground sign vs. required monument style sign, within a Mixed Use Zoning District. The proposed sign will have a 2 wood posts construction.
  9. <table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 17.4023%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">VAR 26-61</span></strong></td><td style="width: 82.5977%; vertical-align: top;"><div><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">CHAPTER 24 - LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCE</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>Applicant: </strong>DAVID KLANN & RENEE KLANN</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>Subject: </strong>Applicant is requesting a Variance (Sec. 24-4-205) in order to construct a rear addition (open roof-covered pavilion) to existing residential structure 0’ from rear property line vs. required 10’, within a Residential Zoning District. Location of the request is 804 Woodland Estates Drive.Staff Findings: The on-site and site plan reviews revealed that the applicant is requesting to construct a rear addition (open roof-covered pavilion) to existing residential structure 0’ from rear property line vs. required 10’, within a Residential Zoning District. Staff could find no evidence of hardship therefore cannot forward a position of support.
  10. <table style="width: 100%; height: 170px;"><tbody><tr style="height: 78px;"><td style="width: 17.4023%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">PREFNL 26-17</span></strong></td><td style="width: 82.5977%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">LAKE CHARLES SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br><strong>Applicant: </strong>RYAN DOUCET (DRAGON KISS SUBDIVISION)</span><div><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>Subject: </strong>Applicant is requesting Preliminary and Final Subdivision approval (Sec. 2.3 & 2.4) in order to re-subdivide by a lot line adjustment of 20ft. for two (2) residential lots, within a Residential Zoning District. Location of the request is 218 & 224 Jefferson Drive.Staff Findings: The on-site and site plan reviews revealed that the applicant is requesting to re-subdivide by a lot line adjustment of 20ft. for two (2) residential lots, within a Residential Zoning District. The tracts created will meet the minimum lot size set forth in the Zoning Ordinance.
  11. <table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 17.4023%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">VAR 26-67</span></strong></td><td style="width: 82.5977%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">CHAPTER 24 - LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCE</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br><strong>Applicant: </strong>RAMONA CORMIER</span><div><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>Subject: </strong>Applicant is requesting a Variance (Sec. 24-4-205) in order to create a 4.76’ and 4.98’ side setback encroachment of two existing duplexes vs the required 5’, within a Mixed Use Zoning District. Location of the request is 323 15th Street, Units A-D.Staff Findings: The on site and site plan reviews revealed the applicant is requesting to create a 4.76’ and 4.98’ side setback encroachment of two existing duplexes vs the required 5’ with the current subdivision request. Staff finds the request reasonable for passage.
  12. <table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 17.4023%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">VAR 26-68</span></strong></td><td style="width: 82.5977%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">CHAPTER 24 - LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCE</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br><strong>Applicant: </strong>NICK LAROCCA</span><div><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>Subject: </strong>Applicant is requesting a Variance (Sec. 24-4-205) in order to construct a continuous curb cut for a proposed dive-in parking area thereby eliminating the required 15’ landscape bufferyard, within a Mixed Use Zoning District. Location of the request is 708 E. School Street.Staff Findings: The on site and site plan reviews revealed the applicant is requesting to construct a continuous curb cut for a proposed dive-in parking area thereby eliminating the required 15’ landscape bufferyard, within a Mixed Use Zoning District. Staff’s review revealed the applicant would eliminate informal parking at the intersection of E. School Street and Harvard Street. While staff cannot forward a position of support, if approved, staff recommends bollards or a landscape element be implemented to ensure this area is not utilized for parking.
  13. VAR 26-62CHAPTER 24 - LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCEApplicant: RANDY M. GOODLOE, AIA, APAC & ASSOCIATES</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>Subject: </strong>Applicant is requesting Variances (Sec. 24-4-205) in order to construct a new accessory maintenance building and parking with the following: 1) 10ft. landscape bufferyard along West property line vs. required 15ft.; 2) 2’ 3 ¼” landscape bufferyard along North property line vs. required 15ft.; 3) 7’ 3 ¼” rear setback thereby encroaching required 15ft. landscape bufferyard along the North property line; and 4) 2’ 7 ¾” landscape bufferyard along East property line vs. required 10ft., within a Neighborhood Zoning District. Location of the request is 2916 Hazel Street.Staff Findings: The on site and site plan reviews revealed the applicant is requesting to construct a new accessory maintenance building and parking with the following: 1) 10ft. landscape bufferyard along West property line vs. required 15ft.; 2) 2’ 3 ¼” landscape bufferyard along North property line vs. required 15ft.; 3) 7’ 3 ¼” rear setback thereby encroaching required 15ft. landscape bufferyard along the North property line; and 4) 2’ 7 ¾” landscape bufferyard along East property line vs. required 10ft. Staff can find no evidence of hardship therefore cannot forward a position of support.
  14. <table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 17.4023%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">VAR 26-64</span></strong></td><td style="width: 82.5977%; vertical-align: top;"><div><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">CHAPTER 24 - LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCE</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>Applicant: </strong>CHAMPEAUX EVANS HOTARD, ARCHITECTS (BRIDGET EVANS)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>Subject: </strong>Applicant is requesting Variances (Sec. 24-4-205) in order to construct a new church with 1) front setback reduction to 10’ vs. required 50’; and 2) eliminate required 10’ landscape bufferyard along South property line (See Street), within a Neighborhood Zoning District. Location of the request is 1200 N. Prater Street.Staff Findings: The on site and site plan reviews revealed the applicant is requesting to construct a new church with 1) front setback reduction to 10’ vs. required 50’; and 2) eliminate required 10’ landscape bufferyard along South property line (See Street), within a Neighborhood Zoning District. Staff could find no evidence of hardship therefore cannot forward a positon of support.

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