Zoning board approves variance to increase wet flood‑proofing footprint for Desiliman accessory building
July 16, 2026 | St. Charles Parish, Louisiana
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The Zoning Board of Adjustments approved a variance requested by Richard Knoepel on July 16 to increase the allowable square footage for wet floodproofing of a residential accessory building at 318 Loop Drive in Desiliman. Knoepel told the board he sought the change to avoid major fill and runoff impacts to neighboring yards and explained the practical difficulties and cost of adding fill to meet the current standard.
The public hearing drew no speakers in opposition. After a brief staff review and a motion to approve (moved and seconded as recorded), the board approved the application and directed plan and zoning staff to record the decision in the file.
The public hearing drew no speakers in opposition. After a brief staff review and a motion to approve (moved and seconded as recorded), the board approved the application and directed plan and zoning staff to record the decision in the file.
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