Houma Courier
June 27, 2026
MINUTES
BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT
MEETING OF March 16, 2026
1. The Vice Chairman, Mr. Willie Newton, called the meeting of March 16, 2026, of the Board of Adjustment to order at 5:10 p.m. in the Terrebonne Parish Council Meeting Room with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Aron Wolfe.
2. Upon Roll Call, present were:, Mr. Willie Newton, Vice Chairman, Mr. Joe Harris, Mr. Aron Wolfe, and Mrs. Connie Bourg. Absent at the time of Roll Call were: Mr. Matthew Chatagnier, Chairman and Mr. Tyler Legnon, Secretary. Also present was Mr. Christopher Pulaski, Director, Department of Planning & Zoning, and Mr. Henri Lucio, Planner I, Department of Planning & Zoning.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Pulaski recognized Councilman Carl Harding as being in attendance.
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Mrs. Bourg moved, seconded by Mr. Harris: THAT the Board of Adjustment accept the minutes as written, for the regular meeting of December 16, 2025.
The Vice Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mrs. Bourg. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Mrs. Bourg, Mr. Wolfe and Mr. Harris; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Newton; ABSENT: Mr. Chatagnier and Mr. Legnon. THE VICE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Special Exception and Interpretation: Exception to allow for the construction and operation of a tutoring and after school facility as well as an interpretation as to whether said facility falls within the definition of an elementary and/or secondary school on an R-1 zoned lot located at 108 Smith Lane.
1) The Vice Chairman recognized Councilman Carl Harding, Council District 2, who stated that he was in favor of the request and supported Mrs. Collins in her efforts.
2) The Vice Chairman recognized the applicant, Mrs. Diana Collins of 1123 Dewey Street, Houma, LA 70360. Mrs. Collins stated that the exception is to allow for the construction and operation of a tutoring and after school facility, and the interpretation is to decide whether said facility falls within the definition of an elementary and/or secondary school on an R-1 zoned lot located at 108 Smith Lane.
3) There was no one else from the public present to speak on the matter.
4) Mrs. Bourg moved, seconded by Mr. Wolfe: THAT the Public Hearing be
closed.
The Vice Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mrs. Bourg. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Mr. Harris, Mr. Wolfe, and Mrs. Bourg; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Newton; ABSENT: Mr. Chatagnier and Mr. Legnon. THE VICE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
5) Mr. Lucio discussed the Staff Report and stated that the applicant is requesting an exception to allow for the construction and operation of a tutoring and after school facility as well as an interpretation as to whether said facility falls within the definition of an elementary and/or secondary school on an R-1 zoned lot located at 108 Smith Lane. He stated that the Planning & Zoning Department had an internal discussion about the use and to determine that the facility constitutes as a school, elementary and/or secondary, meeting all requirements of the compulsory education laws of the state according to Sec. 28-47(a) R-1 Zoning Districts. He also stated that per Sec. 28-178(f)(2) of the Terrebonne Parish Code of Ordinances, one of the powers of the Board of Adjustment is to hear and decide, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, requests for special exceptions upon which the Board is authorized by this chapter to pass. He stated that Staff recommends approval of the interpretation and recommends approval of the special exception with the condition that the applicant creates a plan for drop off and pick up and submits said plan to Staff for review and once approved, notifies the parents/guardians of said plan.
6) Mrs. Bourg moved, seconded by Mr. Harris: THAT the Board of Adjustment concurs with Staff and approve the interpretation that the facility constitutes as a school, elementary and/or secondary, meeting all requirements of the compulsory education laws of the state according to Sec. 28-47(a) R-1 Zoning Districts.
7) Mrs. Bourg moved, seconded by Mr. Wolf: THAT the Board of Adjustment approve the special exception per Sec. 28-178(f)(2) of the Terrebonne Parish Code of Ordinances on the condition that the applicant creates a plan for drop off and pick up and submits the plan to Staff for review and once approved, notifies the parents/guardians of said plan.
The Vice Chairman called for a vote on both motions offered by Mr. Bourg. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Mr. Wolfe, Mr. Harris, and Mr. Bourg; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Newton; ABSENT: Mr. Chatagnier and Mr. Legnon. THE VICE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED.
6. NEXT MEETING DATE:
a) The Vice Chairman stated that the next scheduled meeting date of the Board of Adjustment is Monday, April 20, 2026.
7. BOARD OF ADMUSTMENT MEMBER COMMENT: None
8. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
12. Mr. Bourg moved, seconded by Mr. Wolfe: THAT there being no further business to come before the Board of Adjustment, the meeting be adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
The Vice Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mrs. Bourg. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Mr. Harris, Mrs. Bourg, and Mr. Wolfe; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Newton ABSENT: Mr. Chatagnier and Mr. Legnon. THE VICECHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED.
Mr. Tyler Legnon, Secretary
Board of Adjustment
6/27/26 ($51.24)
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