Planning Commission - September 9, 2026

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission held a meeting on September 9, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and approving subdivision developments and amendments to local land development codes. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the preliminary plat for a 68-lot subdivision called "The Farm" on LA 621, including detailed presentations on traffic and drainage studies. Public concerns were raised about flooding, traffic safety, and infrastructure adequacy. The commission debated the sufficiency of traffic impact studies, drainage modeling, and infrastructure improvements, including required mitigation measures such as signal timing modifications and turn lane installations. After multiple motions and votes, the commission approved the subdivision with stipulations requiring the developer to provide official correspondence with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) regarding signal timing changes and turn lane construction, contingent on DOTD approval. Additionally, the commission discussed proposed amendments to the Unified Land Development Code's off-site drainage assessment section, ultimately deferring action to allow for further review and clarification. The meeting concluded with a review of proposed changes to the Planning and Zoning Commission bylaws, with further amendments and voting deferred to a future meeting.