City of New Orleans

June 15, 2005

Lake Vista Resident

RE: Lake Vista subdivision Nomination

Dear Lake Vista Residents:

This letter confirms the actions taken by the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission (HDLC) at its meeting of June 14, 2005 concerning the nomination of the Lake Vista Subdivision.

The Commission voted to indefinitely suspend its jurisdiction over all single family residences in order to allow for the residents of Lake Vista to better understand the effects of the nomination and to allow more time for informed public input on the matter, should they desire this to go forward at some time in the future.

The HDLC retains jurisdiction over parcels of land containing multi-family residences. Demolition or new construction of a multi-family building will still have to be reviewed and approved by the HDLC prior to obtaining a permit from the Department of Safety and Permits. Jurisdiction is again limited to property line building setbacks, lot coverages and building heights as already in place in the Building Restrictions of Lake Vista. Architectural design is also still excluded from jurisdiction.

If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at 565-7440.

Sincerely,

C. Elliott Perkins
Acting Executive Director