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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in St. Charles Parish public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Des Allemands rezonings and former St. Gertrude church redevelopment
Three rezonings moved Des Allemands property around: Sigmon's marine repair shop expands into highway commercial, the hurricane-damaged old St. Gertrude Church gets a commercial future, and a cleaned-up tract returns to residential. Councilman Comardelle praised all three as investments in a part of the parish that needs economic activity.
Welding home occupation dispute on Davis Drive, Luling
A resident wants to operate Thrivance Health dba Reflourish Wellness from her home on Duhe Drive. The outcome affects what businesses neighbors can expect in residential areas.
Friloux-Donnaud Estate office-light rezoning
Three Friloux-Donnaud Estate lots moved from residential to office-light zoning at Robert Gilbert's request, after testimony from neighbors and engineers on both sides.
Hahnville commercial-to-residential rezoning
A commercially zoned lot will likely become single-family homes instead. Staff said commercial development there would be heavily regulated next to homes anyway, so residential fits better. The Parish Council decides next.
Luling barroom request
Staff recommended denying a waiver of the 500-foot rule from a protected organization, but the council unanimously approved the waiver so Birdies Dustbowl Store in Destrehan can get a beer license.