RezoneRecommended approval (Apr 2026) · Council outcome not on record2639 North Street, Suite A

Case 14-26 — 2639 North Street, Suite A

Baton Rouge

Description

Rezone from Heavy Commercial to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (bar and lounge). Recommended 7-1 to the Metro Council after neighbor opposition.

Impact summary

Neighbors fear a tenth alcohol outlet in a saturated corridor; the applicant pledges responsible service, security and community investment.

Applicant

Name: Danesha Veal
Address: 2639 North Street, Suite ASee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings: 2
Public comments: 5
Total mentions: 2

Last vote · Planning Commission

Recommended approval (Apr 2026) · Council outcome not on record7–1

A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.

Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.

Meeting timeline (2)

Apr 20, 2026Recommended approval 7–1

Planning Commission - Apr 20, 2026

Danesha Veal wants to open a sports lounge with a bar and lounge zoning designation. The commission approved it 7-1 after heated testimony; it advances to the Metro Council.

Mar 16, 2026Tabled 8–0

Planning Commission - Mar 16, 2026

A proposed bar/lounge needed a rezone to commercial alcoholic beverage zoning; after strong neighborhood opposition and the applicant's absence, it was deferred to April 20.

Related issues (1)

Bar and lounge proposed at 2639 North Street

Neighbors told the commission the area around 2639 North Street already has at least nine places to buy alcohol within walking distance, and they fear another bar will worsen crime and decline. The commission nonetheless approved the rezoning 7-1, sending it to the Metro Council.

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