LAPLACE — As plans move forward for the construction of a $10 million library in Reserve, the St. John Parish Historic District Commission has a say in whether two nearly 90-year-old houses should be removed from the site.
The Commission voted 4-1 on July 8 to table the decision of whether to award a certificates of appropriateness for the removal of the houses at 1488 and 1490 Highway 44 in Reserve. Both of these bungalow style homes were built in the 1930s and have been identified as contributing structures to the Reserve Historic District.
Planning and Zoning Director Rene Pastorek said a decision must be made within 45 days, and the matter cannot be tabled again when the Historic District Commission reconvenes on August 11.
Library Director Andrea Tullos reiterated that the intent is not to demolish the historic structures, but to…
