What Residents Have Said

• Steve Tompley expressed concern that development would impact drainage infrastructure, noting his property is the low point where subdivision drainage collects and gets pumped. (Jul 9)
• Thomas Foché objected to using Diane Drive as the entrance, noting existing drainage issues and that Terry Drive and Wade Street were previously designated access roads. (Jul 9)
• Susie Gochain opposed the rezoning, stating the area has been established as single-family homes since the 1980s and residents want to maintain those standards. (Jul 9)
• John Tennessee spoke in support of the rezoning, describing the prospective buyer as responsible and noting that trailers already exist in the area. (Jul 9)
• Matthew Perrette opposed the rezoning, noting his family has owned property in the area since 1952 and the zoning was intentionally established to exclude trailers. (Jul 9)
• Stephen Weber expressed opposition on behalf of nine of ten Norco Civic Association board members, stating the rezoning contradicts community standards. (Jul 9)
• Rose Brignac spoke against allowing modular and mobile homes in established neighborhoods, citing concerns about property values and construction quality. (Jul 9)
• Mark Brady spoke against the rezoning, stating it would constitute spot zoning and set a negative precedent for the neighborhood. (Jul 9)
• Micah Colley testified in favor of the rezoning, presenting pictures and noting that existing duplexes already exist on Courthouse Lane, demonstrating that the proposed use is compatible with the neighborhood. (Sep 4)
• Edith Perez Zapata explained that under the current R1M zoning she cannot develop the property, and that the rezoning would allow her to make use of her lot. (Sep 4)
• Richard Whitney testified in support of the rezoning, stating that he owns the adjacent lots and supports the applicant's plans for mobile home development. (Sep 4)
• Trinise Boyd testified in support of the rezoning, stating that she is familiar with the area and believes the rezoning will improve the community and benefit everyone. (Sep 4)
• Victor Bucola testified in support of the rezoning, noting that other C3 zoned properties exist in Norco in more intensive residential situations and recommending approval so Whitney can develop the property. (Sep 4)
• Richard Whitney testified in favor of the rezoning, expressing disagreement with the department's denial recommendation and emphasizing that the property has been idle since before Hurricane Ida, with potential tenants unable to meet C2 requirements. (Sep 4)
• Edward Hemel stated his information for the record and noted that the lot is nonconforming under M1 zoning and must be changed. (Sep 4)
• Jeffrey Vickner explained he purchased commercially-zoned property and was told by parish he needed C3 zoning for HVAC business, noted neighbor support (Aug 7)
• Robert Bailey opposed the zoning change, arguing that mobile homes depreciate in value and that homeowners who have invested in new houses should have their property values protected. He advocated for following the planning commission's recommendation and extending mobile home restrictions throughout areas where new homes are being built. (May 5)
• Jontae Knight spoke in favor of the zoning change, noting there are already mobile homes on either side of her property and across the street, and that she wants to place a brand new mobile home on her lot. (May 5)
• Jontae Knight responded to opposition by explaining financial constraints and noting that a 2025 mobile home with proper skirting and foundation would be comparable to existing homes in the area. (Apr 3)
• Troy Bailey opposed the rezoning, noting that the neighborhood was designed with R1A zoning for residential areas and that he has invested significantly in site-built construction. (Apr 3)
• Jontae Knight argued that surrounding properties are zoned R1AM and that mobile homes exist throughout the neighborhood, making the rezoning reasonable. (Apr 3)
• Dalton Gautreaux expressed agreement with previous speakers and spoke on behalf of homeowners opposed to rezoning. (Mar 6)
• Johnny Rupert testified against rezoning again, explaining liability concerns and security risks from residential tenants. (Mar 6)
• Travis Cornwell opposed rezoning, arguing it contradicts the 2030 comprehensive plan which calls for commercial expansion, not residential conversion. (Mar 6)
• Johnny Rupert strongly opposed rezoning to R2, citing noise and safety concerns from adjacent businesses and traffic hazards. (Mar 6)
• Bobbie Jean Beard explained that rezoning is necessary to place manufactured home sideways due to lot dimensions of 20 by 80 feet and trailer length of 76 feet, and stated neighbors support the request. (Feb 6)
• Regina Joseph clarified that the facility will house maximum six to eight people, not ten, with one staff member per five residents and limited visitor parking requirements. (Feb 6)
• Kevin Gauthier opposed the rezoning, expressing concerns about an 8 to 10 patient facility in a residential area with small lots and insufficient parking. (Feb 6)
• Regina Joseph, a registered nurse, explained that the residential care home maintains residential character of neighborhood and operates differently from boarding homes or nursing homes. (Feb 6)
• Malcolm Dierensberg noted a similar rezone from R1 to C3 was done recently in the same neighborhood and mentioned a car dealership previously existed on Good Oak Street. (Jan 9)
• Malcolm Dierensberg explained he requested rezoning to be able to get a dealer's license to purchase and sell cars but expressed understanding of alternative options like special use permit. (Jan 9)
• Mitchell Bolden Jr. expressed concern about what industrial uses could be placed on the property under M1 zoning adjacent to the church cemetery. (Jan 9)
• Sarah Sims Tushard opposed the rezoning citing concerns about property values and the historic significance of the land adjacent to a Native American and early settler burial mound. (Jan 9)
• Donald Moyer stated he lives at the end of the street where construction is proposed and opposed bringing warehouse development to a residential area with children. (Jan 9)
• First public commenter expressed opposition to the zoning change as it may negatively impact property values and alter the residential character of the neighborhood. (Jan 9)
• Brian Alonzo argued the property should be rezoned to M1 because it was previously M1 and is surrounded by M1 zoning, and explained the plan is only for warehouse equipment and material storage. (Jan 9)
• Julie A. Bear noted that the project follows municipal code requirements and that RV parks provide benefits including housing for workers during hurricane recovery. (Oct 7)
• Marco Juarez addressed engineering concerns about traffic and drainage, noting that impact analyses will be required and design standards will be followed. (Oct 7)
• Melissa Perrier presented the developer's case, emphasizing community need, compatibility with adjacent properties, and commitments to property management and landscaping standards. (Oct 7)
• Floyd Williams reported problems with loud music, automatic gunfire, and undesirable behavior from existing RV park residents. (Oct 7)