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The Calcasieu Parish
Planning and Zoning Board will be reviewing for
adoption of an amendment to the Nelson District
Overlay Ordinance concerning a land use control
called the "Alternative Design."
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In brief, the
Alternative Design is a variance solution, which may
be submitted to the Division of Planning and
Development when it is found that the literal
interpretation of this ordinance causes an undue
hardship or may impede the objectives of the
proposed development. Alternative designs may apply
only to site planning difficulties (i.e., setbacks,
landscaping, parking, etc.). Alternative Designs
shall not apply to changes in the overall theme of
the corridor.
There will be two types
of Alternative Design request, a Minor or a Major.
This amendment was developed at the request of the
Police Jury at the May 6, 2004 adoption of the
Nelson District Overlay. For the Nelson District to
consist of strict regulations to better control and
to assist with commercial requests, this office
feels that the Alternative Design is a mechanism
that will be a protection to the residential
character of the Nelson Road area, while assisting
in cooperative commercial planning for the corridor.
This
matter will be discussed at the Calcasieu Parish
Planning and Zoning Board hearing on August 17,
2004, at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Government
Building.
If
you have any questions or comments, please contact
the Division of Planning and Development at (337)
721-3600.
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