Houma Courier
October 24, 2026
MINUTES
HOUMA-TERREBONNE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONING & LAND USE COMMISSION
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
A. The Chairman, Mr. Robbie Liner, called the meeting of September 17, 2026 of the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning & Land Use Commission, to order at 6:01 p.m. in the Terrebonne Parish Council Meeting Room with the Invocation led by him and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Jan Rogers.
B. Upon Roll Call, present were: Mr. Michael Billiot; Mr. Kenneth Chambers; Mr. Terry Gold; Mr. Robbie Liner, Chairman; Mr. Clarence McGuire; Mrs. Angele Poiencot; Mr. Jan Rogers, Vice-Chairman; and Mr. Barry Soudelier, Secretary/Treasurer. Absent at the time of Roll Call were: Mr. Wayne Thibodeaux. Also present was Mr. Christopher Pulaski and Henri Lucio, TPCG Department of Planning & Zoning and Mr. Derick Bercegeay, Legal Advisor.
C. CONFLICTS DISCLOSURE: The Chairman reminded the Commissioners that if at any time tonight, a conflict of interest exists, arises or is recognized, as to any issue during this meeting, he or she should immediately disclose it, and is to recuse himself or herself from participating in the debate, discussion, and voting on that matter. No Commissioners had anything to disclose.
D. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
1. Mr. Rogers moved, seconded by Mrs. Poiencot: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning & Land Use Commission, accept the minutes as written, for the Zoning & Land Use Commission for the regular meeting of August 20, 2026.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Rogers. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Mr. Billiot, Mr. Chambers, Mr. Gold, Mr. McGuire, Mrs. Poiencot, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Soudelier; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Liner; ABSENT: Mr. Thibodeaux. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED.
E. COMMUNICATIONS: None.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by Devery L. Harkless requesting to rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) 126 King Street; Lot 36, Block C, Mechanicville.
a) Ms. Devery Harkless, applicant, stated she wished to have her property rezoned from R-1 to R-3.
b) There was no one from the public present to speak on the matter.
c) Mr. Rogers moved, seconded by Mr. Soudelier: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning & Land Use Commission, close the Public Hearing.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Rogers. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Mr. Billiot, Mr. Chambers, Mr. Gold, Mr. McGuire, Mrs. Poiencot, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Soudelier; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Liner; ABSENT: Mr. Thibodeaux. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
d) Mr. Pulaski discussed the Staff Report and stated Staff recommended approval of the rezone request.
e) Mr. Soudelier moved, seconded by Mrs. Poiencot: THAT the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning & Land Use Commission, recommend approval to rezone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) 126 King Street; Lot 36, Block C, Mechanicville; Ms. Devery Harkless, applicant; and forward to the Terrebonne Parish Council for final consideration.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Soudelier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Mr. Billiot, Mr. Chambers, Mr. Gold, Mr. McGuire, Mrs. Poiencot, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Soudelier; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Liner; ABSENT: Mr. Thibodeaux. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED.
2. The Chairman called to order the Public Hearing for an application by Travis Buquet requesting to rezone from R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial) Revised Tract A containing 2.507 acres, Progressive Square, Add. No. 1 (225-248 Rue DIberville); Travis Buquet, applicant.
a) There was no one present to represent the application.
b) There was no one from the public present to speak on the matter.
c) Mr. Lucio discussed the Staff Report whereas the public hearing sign listed the incorrect zoning district. Staff recommended tabling the matter to the next regular scheduled meeting to allow time for sufficient public notice.
d) Mr. Bercegeay stated the Public Hearing was closed, but they will still allow the public to speak the next week via public speaker cards.
e) Mr. Billiot moved, seconded by Mrs. Poiencot: That the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning & Land Use Commission, adopted a motion to table the application to rezone from R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial) Revised Tract A containing 2.507 acres, Progressive Square, Add. No. 1 (225-248 Rue DIberville); Travis Buquet, applicant, until the next regular meeting of October 15, 2026.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Billiot. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Mr. Billiot, Mr. Chambers, Mr. Gold, Mr. McGuire, Mrs. Poiencot, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Soudelier; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Liner; ABSENT: Mr. Thibodeaux. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED.
G. STAFF REPORT: None.
H. COMMISSION COMMENTS:
1. Zoning & Land Use Commissioners Comments: None.
2. Chairmans Comments: None.
The Chairman recognized Councilman Charles Kevin Champagne in the audience.
I. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
J. Mr. Soudelier moved, seconded by Mr. Rogers: THAT there being no further business to come before the HTRPC, convening as the Zoning & Land Use Commission, the meeting be adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. Soudelier. THERE WAS RECORDED: YEAS: Mr. Billiot, Mr. Chambers, Mr. Gold, Mr. McGuire, Mrs. Poiencot, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Soudelier; NAYS: None; ABSTAINING: Mr. Liner; ABSENT: Mr. Thibodeaux. THE CHAIRMAN DECLARED THE MOTION ADOPTED.
Robbie Liner, Chairman
Zoning & Land Use Commission
/s/Becky M., Becnel
Becky M. Becnel, Minute Clerk
Zoning & Land Use Commission
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFIED TO BE A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ZONING AND LAND USE COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2026.
CHRISTOPHER PULASKI, PLA, DIRECTOR
PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
12728908 10/24/26 ($186.75)
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