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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in St. Charles Parish public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Modular home in R-1A district, Des Allemands
Keith and Sherry Petit can build a four-bedroom, two-bath modular home on Wenger Road. The home must meet modular specs and all standard construction codes, fixed to a permanent foundation.
Virtual home-based health practice in Hahnville
A nurse practitioner will run an entirely telehealth-based practice from her home at 128 Duhe Drive. Commissioners found no impact on neighbors since there are no in-person visits, extra deliveries, or added parking.
Sworn testimony before the zoning board
The board fixed its oath-taking procedure using legal's recommended language and scheduled a training session with parish legal on topics like compelling witnesses — the kind of housekeeping that affects how smoothly future cases run.
Wet floodproofing limits for residential accessory buildings
FEMA caps wet floodproofed sheds at 600 square feet; two homeowners got variances beyond that by promising flood vents. Planning staff noted the parish already raised the cap once and could push FEMA for more.
Council District 1 and 7 redistricting cleanup
A pending ordinance would shift portions of Pit Road, Alexander Street and Boutte Estates Drive south of Tinney Street into a single council district. Public hearing is February 9.
Subdivision waiver request by Laurie Delaune
The council endorsed a waiver from subdivision block-arrangement rules for Laurie Delaune of Paradis, even though parish planning staff recommended denial — the Planning Commission had backed it.