The Denham Springs City Council has denied a request to rezone property occupied by a vacant concrete plant, blocking an effort to rebuild a flooded public housing complex on the property.
The 4-to-1 vote Tuesday came after an hour and a half of deliberation and testimony against the move from residents who live in the neighborhood nearby the proposed location. Opponents and supporters of the proposal filled the room to its maximum capacity allowed amid coronavirus restrictions.
Councilwoman Lori Lamm-Williams cast the lone vote to approve the project.
The residents cited traffic and drainage concerns that would be caused by an influx of people in the neighborhood. They also said the noise from nearby train tracks would be a nuisance for the residents of the proposed complex.