Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

City of Slidell, Louisiana Zoning Commission Agenda SCAN ME for the June 11, 2026 5:00pm ZC website City of Slidell Planning Department Conference Room-250 Bouscaren St, Suite 203, Slidell, LA Agenda packet available at myslidell.com/planning/boards/pz For questions or to provide public comment before the meeting, email PZ@cityofslidell.org or call (985) 646-4320 (M-F 8am to 4:30pm) • Please silence all phones and electronic devices. • For all Appeals, fees apply per Appendix F of the City of Slidell Municipal Code. • All Speakers must sign in at the podium before speaking on any issue. • Public Speaking – 5 minutes is allowed per each side and 3 minutes for additional comments. • Please exit the building immediately after the conclusion of the meeting. 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. a.CUP2026-0003: A request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Home for temporary housing support for Children at 306 Clover Drive; identified as Lot 2, Forest Glen East (Addition 2, Unit 3), in Section 34, Township 8 South, Range 14 East, Greensburg Land District, City of Slidell, St Tammany Parish, Louisiana 5. Other Business 6. General and Public Comments 7. Adjournment The next Zoning Commission meeting will be June 15, 2026. Zoning Commission Agenda for June 11, 2026 Page 1 of 1  Staff Report Case No. CUP2026-0003 Conditional Use Permit for Children’s Temporary Housing at Planning Department 306 Clover Drive 985.646.4320 | 250 Bouscaren St, Ste 203, Slidell, LA 70458 | planningdept@cityofslidell.org | myslidell.com Location: 306 Clover Drive (Figure 1) Owner(s): Thomas A. Moran Applicant: Michelle’s Safe Haven Youth Center, Carlos Dilbert (Operator) Zoning: A-6 Single-Family Urban (now R1 Low Density Residential) * * application for this CUP was made during the 13 January 2026 to 30 April 2026 flexible use period for UDC and prior zoning code regulations Future Land Use: Residential (Figure 2) Request: Conditional Use Permit for a group home Zoning Commission Public Hearing: 6/15/26 City Council (tentative) Consent Agenda: 6/23/26 Public Hearing: 7/7/26 RECOMMENDATIONS PLANNING DEPARTMENT ZONING COMMISSION Approval with conditions To be determined FINDINGS 1. Applicant submitted this request prior to the full effective date of the City’s new Unified Development Code (5/1/2026), thus allowing the review of this conditional use under the zoning district of A-6 Single-Family Urban. Applying the use table in the previous code as Section 2.3. – Permitted residential uses, Group Home is listed as a Conditional Use. (Figure 3) 2. The property is developed with one residential structure used as a rental property. (Figures 1 and 4). 3. Community and group homes require a Conditional Use Permit in the A-6 Single Family Urban Zoning District, per Municipal Code Appendix A Part 2 Section 2.2215.C. 4. The Property Owner has granted a lease to the “Michelle’s Safe Haven Youth Center”, to provide “temporary home support and guidance to young girls until they can be reunited with their families or placed in permanent adopted homes” (Figure 5). Applicant is prepared to serve as many as 4 children. 5. The Applicant shared that this facility is a life’s goal for him and his late Mother, Michelle, providing a warm, structured and supportive home environment where girls between the ages of 12 and 17 can feel comfortable and cared for. This program will be operated and regulated by the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services as a Type IV facility. See Applicant’s summary of the circumstances, factors, and arguments in support of the proposed conditional use (Figure 6). ZC Page 1 of 13 CUP2026-0003 Distributed – May 18, 2026 Prepared by T Alexander 6. Applicant’s goal is to provide a “strong, positive presence in Louisiana by providing a safe and nurturing environment for young girls in need”. 7. Applicant proposes the following services to the young girls residing in the home with the following features: • A live-in caretaker • Mentoring • Food, clothing and hygiene items • Connection to local resources for education and job preparation • Transportation • Safety and well-being 8. The existing home has an approximate 2344 square feet with 3 bedrooms for the proposed maximum of females residing and the caretaker(s) operating the facility. (Figure 7 and 8) 9. This location is within a well-established residential district, with 100% of adjacent properties zoned R1-Low Density Residential (formerly A-6). (Figure 4): 10. All conditional uses must comply with the following General Standards per Municipal Code Appendix A Part 2 Section 2.2215.C. (UDC Article 4, Sec. 4.8.E.). The Planning Department staff review of the proposed group home and response to the conditional use general standards are: (1) The proposed conditional use must comply with all applicable zoning regulations. This group home would allow for more than 4 unrelated individuals to reside in the home, which is not a zoning violation but will this condition of approval will need to include coordination with Building Safety regarding occupancy codes and regulations. (2) The location and size of the use, its operation [hours of operation for use], and access shall be such that the use will be in harmony with surrounding land uses. The location and size of the use (limited to 4 children and 1 caregiver residing on property) are in harmony with surrounding land uses. The hours of operation are by necessity at 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A revised floorplan showing the location of the caregiver’s lodging space is needed. (3) Buffering and/or landscaping above the minimum ordinance requirements. Applicant has stated the willingness to provide additional landscaping to enhance the property above minimum ordinance requirements, including foundational planting. Documentation of this additional landscaping will need to be a condition of approval. (4) The location, nature and height of structures, walls and fences shall be such that the use will not hinder or discourage the development and use of adjacent land and structures. Nothing proposed for this project as proposed will hinder or discourage the development and use of adjacent land and structures. (5) Parking areas shall be of adequate size for the particular use, properly located and suitably screened from adjoining residential uses, and the ingress and egress drives shall be laid so as to achieve maximum safety. The applicant has stated that only the caregivers will be driving and parking on the property and the garage will remain operational; the current driveway and garage provide for sufficient parking per the applicant’s operational statement. ZC Page 2 of 13 CUP2026-0003 Distributed – May 18, 2026 Prepared by T Alexander  (6) Adequate utilities, drainage and other necessary facilities have been or will be provided. Adequate utilities, drainage and other necessary facilities are provided at this existing residence. (7) Environmental safety devices shall be employed as is necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the public. A condition of approval should be documentation of all fire and building related safety codes and requirements being met as recorded by the St Tammany Parish Fire District 1 and City of Slidell Building Safety & Permits Department. Issuance of State Department of Children and Family Services approval is required for operation of this facility Link to the Department of Children & Family Services Residential Home Standards Type IV regulations is here: https://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/assets/docs/searchable/Licensing/Residential/2021/20210801- Residential-Type-IV-Regulations.pdf PUBLIC COMMENT: Applicant provided a summary of unverified conversations with two neighboring homes at 304 and 305 Clover Drive. (Figure 9) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed Michelle’s Safe Haven Youth Center group home is appropriate at this location as proposed and in review with the requirements and standards for a group home; staff recommends the conditional use approval to be contingent on the following: • Successful issuance of State Department of Children and Family Services approval • Documentation of coordination with Building Safety regarding occupancy codes and regulations. • Revised floorplan showing the location of the caregiver’s lodging space. • Documentation of additional enhanced landscaping. • Policy / standard of operation requirement to only allow caregivers use of on-site parking. • Documentation of all fire and building related safety codes and requirements being met as recorded by the St Tammany Parish Fire District 1 and City of Slidell Building Safety & Permits Department. ZC Page 3 of 13 CUP2026-0003 Distributed – May 18, 2026 Prepared by T Alexander FIGURES: Figure 1. Location and Zoning Aerial Figure 1. Future Land Use (Comp Plan 2040) ZC Page 4 of 13 CUP2026-0003 Distributed – May 18, 2026 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 3. Code of Ordinances ZONING DISTRICTS LAND USE A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-6 A-7 A-8 A-9 A-9C RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS Single-family P P P P P P P P P Multi-family - - P P - P P P P (3-16 units) Multi-family - - C C - C C C C (17+ units) Group Homes C C C C C C C C C Community Recreation P P P P P P P P P Manufactured Housing - - - - - - - - - & Trailers Figure 4. Street View (Google Nov. 2025) ZC Page 5 of 13 CUP2026-0003 Distributed – May 18, 2026 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 5. Property Survey (2026) ZC Page 6 of 13 CUP2026-0003 Distributed – May 18, 2026 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 6. Summary of the Circumstances, Factors, and Arguments in Support of the Proposed Conditional Use ZC Page 7 of 13 CUP2026-0003 Distributed – May 18, 2026 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 7. House Floor Plan ZC Page 8 of 13 CUP2026-0003 Distributed – May 18, 2026 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 8. Home Interior Photographs ZC Page 9 of 13 CUP2026-0003 Distributed – May 18, 2026 Prepared by T Alexander ZC Page 10 of 13 CUP2026-0003 Distributed – May 18, 2026 Prepared by T Alexander ZC Page 11 of 13 CUP2026-0003 Distributed – May 18, 2026 Prepared by T Alexander ZC Page 12 of 13 CUP2026-0003 Distributed – May 18, 2026 Prepared by T Alexander Figure 10. Community Input (UNVERIFIED) 304 Clover St 305 Clover St ZC Page 13 of 13 CUP2026-0003 Distributed – May 18, 2026 Prepared by T Alexander