Dear Neighbors,

The members of the Board have received a lot of complaints and concerns over the new construction at 18088 Ira Babin. Please allow this message to address some of the rumors.

When Wendy Gladney purchased from Ira Babin the property on which our subdivision was eventually built, two lots were given to Ira to sell at his leisure. These two lots fall under HOA covenant guidelines. The 3-1/2 acres purchased by the builder on which the metal building sits was given 60 feet of frontage to Ira Babin so it would not be land locked, and DOES NOT fall under the HOA covenants.

About 8 months ago, the person that bought the property started building a metal garage / house that will serve as his temporary residence until he completes his main residence and turns the metal building into a shop / garage. The property is zoned residential, and any rumor that the homeowner will run a business out of the metal building is not true at this time. Since the property is zoned residential, he would be in violation of zoning ordinances and subject to legal recourse.

Our biggest issue has been the street flooding on Ira Babin caused by the development of this property. For 8 months now, the HOA has been working continuously with Councilman Dan Satterlee, and with the Director of the Ascension Drainage Board, Bill Roux. A contributing factor to the street drainage problem was an improperly constructed manhole, which has now been repaired. If the flooding issues continue, the Parish can come out and increase the size of the outfall drainage pipe from the front pond to Swamp Road.

The HOA hopes that this clarifies some of the issues with this new development, and you can rest assured that the HOA is working hard for all of the neighbors in our subdivision.

Thank you,

The Lakes at Oak Grove HOA Board