Zoning Docket 095/26 — Motor vehicle service and repair facility (minor)
New Orleans
Description
The owners of the existing gas station and convenience store want to convert an attached 936-square-foot tire shop space into a two-bay minor auto repair shop. The commission voted 5-3 to send a favorable recommendation to the City Council.
Impact summary
The Downman Road auto shop proposal remains in limbo for now.
Applicant
- Name
- S Z & S, LLC
- Address
- 4901 Downman Road
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 3
Last vote · Planning Commission
A recommendation, not a final decision. City Council decides next.
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 8, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Meeting timeline (3)
City Planning Commission - Oct 27, 2026
The owners of the existing gas station and convenience store want to convert an attached 936-square-foot tire shop space into a two-bay minor auto repair shop. The commission voted 5-3 to send a favorable recommendation to the City Council.
City Planning Commission - Oct 13, 2026
Converting a tire shop at an existing gas station into a two-bay auto repair shop; deferred so the applicant can finish neighborhood improvements.
City Planning Commission - Sep 8, 2026
Auto repair shop failed approval 3-4, then was deferred for further work.
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