Jason Bergeron

The meeting included discussions on local concerns regarding bulkheading and pilings, restoration projects, and a CP 2009 master plan. A recommendation was made to deauthorize TE 117. There were also updates on terracing work funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the Bayer Terabone freshwater diversion project, and a pre-application submitted to NIFWIFT for the Karen Crow Bayou diversion project. Additionally, a grant award from CPR for a parish matching grant application was received. The committee also discussed upcoming meetings and events, including the Quipper Task Force meeting, Coastal Day at the Legislature, and the State of the Coast Conference.

The meeting addressed several key issues, including a public hearing for rezoning a property on Agnes Street from residential to commercial for an auto repair business, which faced opposition from local residents concerned about noise, traffic, and property values. The commission also discussed and approved planning for establishing a church on Alma Street, reviewed communications regarding agenda items, and addressed old business related to the Evangeline Oaks subdivision, focusing on a DOTD permit requirement. Additionally, there were discussions on staff reports and commissioner comments before adjourning.

The meeting included discussions and resolutions regarding various topics. The council addressed resolutions for accepting grants, awarding bids for surplus sales of adjudicated properties, and approving the replacement of equipment at the Terrebonne Parish courthouse. Additionally, resolutions were passed for calling condemnation hearings on numerous commercial and residential structures. The committee also discussed and introduced ordinances related to adopting millage rates, amending the 2023 budget, and setting public hearings for these matters.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several agenda items. A beauty salon at 308 Patterson Street was approved for home occupation, with considerations for zoning regulations and community impact. Additionally, a planned unit development for 52 townhomes proposed by Cypress Garden Townhomes was reviewed, covering aspects such as property zoning, utility provisions, and recreational opportunities. The commission addressed conditions for approval, architectural plans, and compliance with zoning and land use regulations before recommending approval.

The meeting addressed a proposal for a major subdivision, specifically regarding the creation of 235 lots for single-family residential use. Key discussion points included concerns about traffic impact, the necessity of a traffic study by the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), and the connectivity between the proposed development and existing neighboring subdivisions. The potential increase in average daily trips (ADT) at the intersection of Rue de Affairs and Highway 24 was also a significant concern, with staff recommending a tie-in to Sugar Creek Street to mitigate traffic load and improve emergency access.