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Alcohol permits shaping neighborhood character

Baton Rouge

Summary

Two alcohol rezonings split this week: a restaurant on Greenwell Springs Road won unanimous approval with strong public support, while a bar and lounge on West Chimes Street near LSU was unanimously denied after neighbors pushed back.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

The Greenwell Springs restaurant applicant, and the Chimes Street neighborhood residents who opposed the bar.

⚠️Who could be affected

Greenwell Springs Road opponents who worry about another alcohol-serving venue; the Chimes Street applicant whose project was denied.

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