St. Rest Baptist Church Cemetery — 1397 Sheppard Street
Minden
Description
The church sought a zoning variance on R-3 single-family residential land to build a cemetery. The Planning Commission denied it December 4, but the council overturned that denial on appeal, 4-0 with one abstention.
Impact summary
Neighbors worry about traffic at a busy intersection, flooding from underground springs and a creek, water and soil contamination, falling property values, and a cemetery's permanence next to senior apartments.
Applicant
- Name
- St. Rest Baptist Church
- Address
- 1397 Sheppard Street, Minden, Louisiana
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Jan 5, 2026.
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