Decisions
Everything They've Decided
ApprovedPlanning & Zoning Commission · Apr 2
Motion to approve corrections to the minutes from the October 9, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Denied2026-2-SPUPlanning & Zoning Commission · Apr 2
Request by Yvette and Joseph Wolford to operate a bar with outdoor seating and recreation areas at 12429 Highway 90, Luling, contingent on C-3 rezoning. The applicant requested denial due to economic infeasibility and sale contract terms. The motion to consider the application failed.
Approved2026-3-SPUPlanning & Zoning Commission · Apr 2
Request by Peyton Robert to construct a 30 by 50 metal storage building on property at 248 Grand Bayou Road in an Open Land zoning district. The permit is approved with restrictions: no sewage or septic system to be installed, electricity and water permitted, and a two-year time limit after which applicant must reapply for extension and demonstrate compliance.
Approved2026-0085Parish Council · Mar 2
Acceptance of resignation of Huey Marcel from St. Charles Parish Communications District representing Emergency Medical Services, Hospital Service District No. 1.
Approved2026-0045Parish Council · Mar 2
Appointment of Stephen Dorand to St. Charles Parish Planning and Zoning Commission District 3 to fill vacancy caused by Ed Griffin's resignation. Term to begin immediately and expire May 31, 2029.
Approved2026-0044Parish Council · Mar 2
Acceptance of resignation of Ed Griffin from District 3 position on St. Charles Parish Planning and Zoning Commission.
Approved2026-0016Parish Council · Mar 2
Appointment to fill vacancy on River Parish Transit Authority Council caused by resignation of Emile Broussard III. One member chosen from nominees submitted by River Region Chamber of Commerce and AFL-CIO. Term to begin immediately and expire January 9, 2028.
Denied2026-0081Parish Council · Mar 2
Request for waiver from landscaping threshold requirement under C-3 zoning for automobile fleet services on Lot B-2, Almedia Plantation, 150 Almedia Plantation Road in St. Rose. Planning Commission approved subject to council resolution. Multiple residents testified opposition citing narrow residential road (20-foot asphalt on 40-foot right-of-way), existing flooding issues, inadequate drainage, safety concerns for children, and impacts from heavy truck traffic on one-lane-in/one-lane-out access.
Approved2026-0080Parish Council · Mar 2
Approval of waiver for lot line adjustment between lots 25A and 26 for ICG Investing LLC and Blake Lorio. Lot line shift corrects setback for existing structure; one resulting lot will be slightly below minimum width. Planning Commission approved with waiver; adjustment improves safety situation.
Approved2026-0067Parish Council · Mar 2
Adoption of comprehensive coastal restoration and defense plan developed by parish administration, council, Planning and Zoning Office, and public input. Document outlines priority projects for coastal restoration to present unified parish priorities to CPRA for inclusion in annual and master plans. Represents $137 million in planned coastal protection projects across fiscal years 2027-2029.
Approved2026-0066$660,000.00Parish Council · Mar 2
Approval of contract for construction of sand volleyball courts at Edward A. Dufresne Community Center. Project includes four courts, fencing, and lighting. Bid selected excludes additional pavilion alternate.
Approved2026-0062Parish Council · Mar 2
Ordinance to formalize permanent change of polling place for Precinct 2-3 as previously approved by resolution.
Approved2026-0060$4,814,099.00Parish Council · Mar 2
Approval of design agreement for new 4 million gallon-a-day water treatment plant on west bank to consolidate controls for plants C, D, and E, including new control room and laboratory building, demolishment of plants A and B (built 1951 and 1962). Parish secured $3 million in state capital outlay funding to assist with design costs. Project estimated at approximately $49.8 million total construction cost.
Approved2026-0059$150.00Parish Council · Mar 2
Approval of three-year lease agreement with automatic one-year renewal for use of Bible Center Church as polling place for District 2, Precinct 3. Rate set at $150 per election per Secretary of State standards.
Approved2026-0043$-2,370.00Parish Council · Mar 2
Approval of change order to decrease contract amount by $2,370 for project WW-CHAOS-112. Reduction due to deletion of borrowed material backfill and compaction work, as native material was suitable for use.
deferred2026-3-SPUPlanning & Zoning Commission · Mar 5
Request for special permit use to construct standalone metal storage building on undeveloped Open Land-zoned lot. Department recommended denial. Applicant requested postponement to next meeting (April 2, 2026) pending further consideration.
Approved2026-2-RPlanning & Zoning Commission · Mar 5
Approval of zoning change from M1 (Industrial) to R1M (Residential) for lot 19a, Pecan Grove Plantation, to accommodate expansion of RV park's second phase and accessory facilities. To be forwarded to council for formal decision.
Approved2026-1-RPlanning & Zoning Commission · Mar 5
Approval of zoning change from C2 (Community Commercial) to C3 (Highway Commercial) for lot ADV3, block A, Mimosa Park subdivision, to be forwarded to council for formal decision.
Approved2026-5-HOAPlanning & Zoning Commission · Mar 5
Approval of home occupation permit for lawn care business at 10 Oakley Drive with stipulation that work trailer and equipment cannot be parked or stored at the residence and must be stored at a zoning-compliant off-site location.
Approved2026-0061Parish Council · Feb 9
Resolution to change the polling place for all elections held in precinct 2-3 from Emerson Park Elementary School (222 Birch Street, Luling) to Bible Center Church (422 Barton Avenue, Luling), reversing an emergency relocation made after Hurricane Ida.
Approved2026-0041$-192,662.65Parish Council · Feb 9
Approval of final change order for the Sunset Screen Cleaner project (PO80905-11C) to decrease the contract amount by $192,662.65 and decrease contract time by 129 days. The project includes debris collection for pumps, an access bridge to the levee system, and canal widening to increase the sump area.
Approved2026-0039$79,855.00Parish Council · Feb 9
Approval of professional services agreement with Huseman & Associates, LLC to perform engineering services for the St. Charles Parish Courthouse Electrical Replacement Project (GBCHEU26) to replace approximately 16 original electrical panels in the courthouse, in the not-to-exceed amount of $79,855.
Approved2026-0038$200,000.00Parish Council · Feb 9
Approval of cooperative endeavor agreement with St. Charles Firemen's Association, Inc. to provide opioid litigation settlement funding (not to exceed $200,000) for purchase of Lifeline ARM chest compression systems and LifePak 1000 graphical display AEDs with accessories for nine volunteer fire departments. Address amended from 67 St. Anthony Street, Luling, Louisiana, to P.O. Box 733, Hornville, Louisiana, 7057.
Approved2026-0025Parish Council · Feb 9
Amendment to St. Charles Parish Code of Ordinances Chapter 8 (Elections) to revise legal descriptions of council districts one and seven. This realigns portions of Pit Road, Alexander Street, and Butia States Drive (south of Tinney Street) into a single council district to correct an error made during 2023 redistricting.
Approved2026-0023$-85,019.76Parish Council · Feb 9
Approval of final change order for the Louisiana LA 18 Cast Iron Water Main Replacement Phase 3 Project (WWKS 113) to decrease the contract amount by $85,019.76 due to adjustments in estimates and quantities.