Houma Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission Meeting held on September 03, 2026

The Houma Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission meeting held on September 3, 2026, focused primarily on a proposed residential building park development consisting of 10 units (five duplexes) on a third-acre tract. The discussion centered on the applicant's request for six variances related to density and other zoning requirements, with significant public concern expressed about the impact on property values, noise, traffic, and the suitability of the location for commercial apartments. The administration recommended approval conditioned on reducing the number of units from 10 to six, installing a fence around the open space near the highway, and creating a buffer along the property line. The commission conditionally approved the reduction to six units, requiring the applicant to submit a revised site plan addressing the variances for further review at the next meeting on September 17, 2026. This conditional approval allows the commission to reassess the variances and either approve or deny the project based on the updated plans. The meeting included detailed discussions on zoning, infrastructure impacts, and community concerns, but no final approval was granted for the original 10-unit plan.