Description
Maryland Drive variance deferred to March 16.
Impact summary
Would allow a deep traditional New Orleans porch on a small lot near the Jefferson Parish line.
Applicant
- Name
- Mark and Faviola Opelka
- Address
- 8 Maryland DriveSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 2
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · Board of Adjustment
Approved6–0, unanimous
Last discussed Mar 16, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Mar 16, 2026Approved 6–0
Board of Zoning Adjustments - Mar 16, 2026
A 1'9" front yard setback waiver for a home addition, approved after the applicant documented neighbors' existing encroachments.
Feb 9, 2026Tabled 5–0
Board of Zoning Adjustments (Special) - Feb 9, 2026
Porch encroaching 1'9" into the front setback; deferred to March 16 for block-wide survey documentation.
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