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July 13, 2026 Final
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  1. <table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 17.4023%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">MCU 26-28</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>ZHUYUN HU<br><strong>Subject:</strong> Applicant is requesting a Minor Conditional Use Permit in order to establish a short term rental, within a Residential Zoning District. Location of the request is 904 Country Club Road.Staff Findings: The on-site and site plan reviews revealed that the applicant is requesting to establish a Short Term Rental in a Residential 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 Residential Zoning District. At this time staff can find no evidence of an existing short term rental within 1000’ of the proposed property, per Ordinance 20499. Therefore this application meets the standards set forth by these ordinances.
  2. <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;"><div><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">​CHAPTER 24 - LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCE</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>Applicant: NICK LAROCCA</strong></span></div><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;"><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 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.
  3. <table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 17.4023%; vertical-align: top;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">VAR 26-49</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>NEIL FREDERICK</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 18X18 accessory structure thereby exceeding the maximum allowable 40% of lot coverage, within a Residential Zoning District. Location of the request is 904 Treasure Lane.Staff Findings: The on-site and site plan reviews revealed that the applicant is requesting to construct a new 18X18 accessory structure thereby exceeding the maximum allowable 40% of lot coverage, within a Residential Zoning District. Staff’s review revealed the addition of the accessory structure results in an estimated 45% total lot coverage.
  4. VAR 26-50​CHAPTER 24 - LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCEApplicant: DANIEL KRISTL, JR.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>Subject: </strong>Applicant is requesting a Variance (Sec. 24-4-205) in order to maintain an existing unpermitted metal container within front setback of principal structure, within a Neighborhood Zoning District. Location of the request is 2602 Elms Street.Staff Findings: The on-site and site plan reviews revealed that the applicant is requesting to maintain an existing unpermitted metal container within front setback of principal structure, within a Neighborhood Zoning District. While the principal structure sits to the rear of the property eliminating a backyard to place the storage unit within, staff cannot forward a positon of support.
  5. VAR 26-45CHAPTER 24 - LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCE​Applicant: DOROTHY M. ILES</span></div><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>Subject: </strong>Applicant is requesting a Variance (Sec. 24-4-205) in order to construct an accessory parking lot with crushed aggregate (recycled asphalt) on abutting property for overflow parking, within a Mixed Use Zoning District. Location of the request is 2305 E. Prien Lake Road.Staff Findings: The on-site and site plan reviews revealed that the applicant is requesting to construct an accessory parking lot with crushed aggregate (recycled asphalt) on abutting property for overflow parking, within a Mixed Use Zoning District. The submitted drawing lacks the detail necessary for staff to confirm all development standards are being met, therefore additional drawings will be required at the time of permitting to ensure all development standards regarding setbacks, access, and landscaping are met.
  6. CIP 26-01CHAPTER 24 - LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCEApplicant: CITY OF LAKE CHARLESSubject: Resolution recommending approval of the Capital Improvement Program for 2026-2031 and the succeeding five (5) year Plan for the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana.Staff Findings: The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the City of Lake Charles is a 5 year plan that outlines proposed improvements to streets, drainage, recreation facilities, lakefront and downtown development, waste water and sewer systems, water system, and general public facilities. The fiscal year 2026 2031 Capital Improvement Program is for the upcoming year’s budget proposal. The proposal will be presented to the Lake Charles City Council for their approval.
  7. MCU 26-25CHAPTER 24 - LAKE CHARLES ZONING ORDINANCEApplicant: GUL AWANSubject: Applicant is requesting a Minor Conditional Use Permit in order to construct a multi-tenant retail/office building, within a Mixed Use Zoning District. Location of the request is the Northwest corner of Nelson Road @ Sarah Lane.Staff Findings: The on-site and site plan reviews revealed that the applicant is requesting to establish a multi-tenant retail and commercial office building, in a Mixed Use Zoning District. Staff’s review revealed that the proposal is bordered on the North and South by commercial and residential properties, to the West by residential properties, and to the East by an elementary school. The proposal must meet all development standards including but not limited to landscape requirements as outlined in Sec. 24-5-210 and must fence the property with a 6’ privacy fence on the sides that abut a residential use property. Staff found no evidence of metal materials utilized on a façade frontage.

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