Commissioners approve limited rezoning for two lots at Lost Oak Lane with subdivision contingency

The Livingston Parish zoning panel voted to approve a limited rezoning for two lots at 19230 Lost Oak Lane (parcel 0433128 A), allowing the property to change from Agriculture (AG) to R‑1 for single‑family housing. Planning staff confirmed the application was complete and said the applicant’s intent is to sell two single‑family lots.

“My name is Ricky Riesland. I work for Alvin Fairburn and Associates, representing the pension family, requesting 2 lots on Lost Oak Lane be rezoned from agriculture to R‑1,” the applicant said during the public hearing. Planning staff added that the rezoning application included a preliminary map showing the larger tract and the two lots proposed for rezoning.

Commissioners asked whether the parcel needed to be subdivided before rezoning could take effect. Planning staff said the recommendation could be written to make approval contingent on the formation of a separate 3‑acre tract, preventing unnecessary engineering or subdivision costs if the rezoning failed. A commissioner proposed that contingency language to avoid procedural complications and the council incorporated that language into the approval.

The parish voted to approve the motion to rezone with the contingency. The motion and the recorded votes were taken during the meeting; commissioners present and recorded as voting in favor were Engler, Clemons, Erde, Guidry, Wax, Dana, Burns, Farris and Long. The planning office will incorporate the subdivision contingency into the rezoning documentation before final action.