St. Charles Parish Informer · Meeting coverage · 6:00 PM · Council Chambers, Courthouse
Meeting Summary
The St. Charles Parish Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing meeting on July 9, 2026, to consider several minor resubdivisions, rezoning requests, and a sign-size waiver. The most consequential actions were a contested rezoning request in Norco that drew significant public opposition and was voted down, and a rezoning request near Lagattuta Estates in Luling that generated detailed public concerns about drainage and street access before being recommended for approval.
Decisions & Votes
Approved2026-8-MIN
Re-subdivision of one lot into two at 206 4th Street, Luling
Minor re-subdivision dividing lot 24A1 into lots 24A1A and 24A1B in R1A zoning district. The proposed lots meet minimum area and geometric standards for the district.
Approved2026-9-MIN
Re-subdivision of one lot into three at 8183 and 8085 Dunlith Court, Destrehan
Minor re-subdivision dividing lot 68 into three townhome lots (68a, 68b, 68c) in R3 zoning district. Each proposed lot complies with minimum townhouse lot requirements.
Approved2026-5-SPU
Special permit use for single-family residence in C3 zoning district
Special permit requested by Drake Battle to allow a single-family residence on lot 89-8-1-a-2 in C3 zoning on Highway 19. The proposed use is compatible with surrounding development.
Denied2026-4-R
Rezoning from R1A to R1AM at Clayton Drive, Norco
Request to rezone lots 1 and 2 of Good Hope Plantation from R1A to R1AM. Department recommended denial as request does not meet any of the three rezoning criteria.
Approved2026-5-R
Rezoning from C2 to R1A at River Road, Hahnville
Request to rezone lot 6 of Village of Hahnville from C2 to R1A. Request meets all three rezoning criteria and is compatible with comprehensive plan designation of neighborhood mixed use.
Approved2026-6-R
Rezoning from R1A to OL (Open Land) in Luling
Request to rezone lots 1, 2, and 3 south of Lagatuda subdivision from R1A to OL. Request meets two of three criteria. OL zoning allows larger lots at lower density suitable for site with wetland constraints.
Denied5-1-2-6-5
Waiver for maximum attached sign size in Highway 90 corridor overlay zone
Permit request for signs at Suite A of Mimosa Plaza on Highway 90, Luling. Applicant requested waiver to allow 108.49 square feet sign where maximum permitted is 24 square feet due to overlay zone restrictions.
Watch Items
Several rezoning requests considered at this meeting are only recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission. They now move to the St. Charles Parish Council for final action, and residents should watch for those items on an upcoming council agenda:
- 2026-5-R requested by Billy Butler for Moore New Homes, LLC for a change of zoning from C-2 to R-1A on Lot 6, Village of Hahnville, 15586 River Road, Hahnville.
- 2026-6-R requested by Robert Gilbert for a change of zoning from R-1A to O-L on Lots 1, 2, and 3, South of Lagattuta Estates Subdivision, termini of Terri and Diane Drive, Luling.
For the Lagattuta Estates rezoning (2026-6-R), nearby residents raised unresolved concerns during the hearing about which street would be used for access, potential effects on a subdivision drainage levee, and flooding risk in the cul-de-sac area. The applicant's representative disputed that the project would worsen drainage, but no drainage or street-access plan was finalized at this meeting, since only the zoning change was under consideration. Residents near Diane and Terri Drives may want to follow future construction and permitting steps on this property.
The rezoning request from Stein Management, LLC (2026-4-R) for Lots 1 and 2, Good Hope Plantation, Clayton Drive, Norco, was recommended for denial after strong public opposition, including testimony from residents and the Norco Civic Association. Because this was a recommendation of denial rather than approval, it is not expected to proceed further, but residents who submitted the eleven letters of opposition may want to confirm the final disposition when it reaches the parish council.
The sign-size waiver request, Permit No. 51265, for the Highway 90 Corridor Overlay Zone at 12371 Highway 90, Suite A, Luling, was also turned down by the commission. No further action or appeal process was mentioned in the meeting.
Public Comments