The Fusiliers and their lawyer Edward Moses Jr. said after the meeting that they plan to appeal the decision.
The Fusiliers already have the case filed in the 16th Judicial District Court. They sued Mayor Hilda Curry and three department heads to obtain the license and revenue lost since the time the license was denied.
 033009 Edward Moses Jr., foreground left, Charles Fusilier and Angela Fusilier listen during a Board of Zoning Adjustment hearing Monday on the Fusilier’s license appeal. Mary Catharine Martin / The Daily Iberian Advertisement
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About 35 neighbors, family members, friends and city officials filled the council chambers Monday night.
About seven neighbors spoke against the business, arguing traffic is excessive and they believe the business could diminish their property values.
Two neighbors and one customer and a relative spoke for the business.
Neighbor Jeanne Cutrera, also a hairdresser, said she wishes the Fusiliers well “with finding a place for their busy salon. But it does not belong in a residential area,” she said.
Neighbor Donna Penn, however, spoke in favor of the business and said she believes “this whole thing is ridiculous.”
“Before the Fusiliers got here there was traffic,” she said.
Neighbor A.C. Elias, who is also an assistant District Attorney, said he gives “no stock” to any intimation that neighbors’ opposition to the business is personal.
“The focus is not an attack on the Fusiliers,” he said. “What we’re interested in is the status and integrity of our neighborhood. The sayso of the neighbors and the landowners is paramount ... I oppose any business licensed in my neighborhood.”
Part of the Fusiliers’ argument, as expressed by them and by Moses, however, was there are other salons and businesses licensed — and, the Fusiliers said after the meeting, operating without licenses — in the neighborhood.
According to the city’s zoning ordinances, an R1 is the strictest of all districts, but does allow home occupational services including but not limited to those of a lawyer, artist, cosmetician, seamstress or real estate agent.
Curry said after the meeting the board’s decision upheld “the intent of the ordinance.”
“When it’s R1, there should be no indication a business is in place,” she said. “This is just a full fledged business, and it’s causing a problem in the neighborhood.”
The zoning ordinance’s statement of authority and intent says the ordinance provides for “the harmonious development” of the city.
Harmony, whether of buildings or interaction, was a prevalent topic given the at-times contentious nature of the meeting, during which most parties, while at odds with each other, stressed their desire for it.
One rather fractious moment came when appraiser Bill Elliott spoke as an expert witness on property value, a topic about which neighbors expressed concern. Elliott said he believes traffic to the degree he had heard described in the meeting would have a negative effect on neighbors’ property value.
Questioned by Moses, however, Elliott said he could not say whether or not improvements done by the Fusiliers on the property, which they said had been unoccupied prior to when they bought it in 2004, would have a positive effect on property value.
After the meeting, Angela Fusilier and those in the Fusiliers’ favor said they believe racism was the reason the permit was denied.
“It’s racial disparity,” said Sharleen Jeanbap-tiste, Angela’s aunt and the vice president of Angela’s nonprofit the Amorphisis Institute.
In their public comments, neighbors who opposed the license said their position was not personal, pointing to what they say was good neighborhood relations prior to the business’ operation from the Fusilier’s residence.
“The crux of this discussion ... is contained in the opening statement of the zoning ordinance,” said board member Stephan Palumbo in making the motion to uphold Landry’s decision. “In there, there’s two words — ‘Harmonious development.’ As we see here tonight, that does not exist.”
Comments
to the willfully ignorant... wrote on May 1, 2009 7:38 AM:
the fusiliers (by their own admission) were opperating a hair salon in a residential neighborhood without a proper license. when they were compelled to get a license they were denied.
the fusiliers claim that their "business" will increase the value of the adjacent properties. while a thriving business in a BUSINESS DISTRICT would increase the value of other business properties, it in NO WAY increases the value of homes in a residential area. surely this should be obvious. "
franklinite wrote on May 1, 2009 6:12 AM:
Got Your Back wrote on Apr 30, 2009 1:23 PM:
disturbing the peace and obstucting a public street. Stay out the STREET!!! "
Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Apr 29, 2009 2:35 PM:
Bsay wrote on Apr 29, 2009 12:00 AM:
To asif wrote on Apr 28, 2009 3:18 PM:
outside looking in wrote on Apr 27, 2009 5:56 PM:
asif wrote on Apr 27, 2009 9:10 AM:
D. Hertz wrote on Apr 26, 2009 1:22 PM:
What is your point with the barbeque? It makes no sense to me. Is this a code word or something?
So in the end the Fusiliers agreed not to violate the law, no there's an idea.
Maybe others will catch on to this concept. "
To Ironic wrote on Apr 25, 2009 2:56 PM:
oforsame wrote on Apr 24, 2009 10:51 PM:
ironic wrote on Apr 24, 2009 10:43 PM:
Got Your Back wrote on Apr 24, 2009 12:27 PM:
First off it is Got Your Back not I Got Your Back. I said it awhile back what I am saying is I think what I am saying to you is getting to you! If I was a racist I would not have black friends. And they have been my friends for 30 years. I think they would have noticed if I was a racist. Your need for your self proclaimed glory is showing. I think you need a" media fix". But you don't seem to understand that all we do is laugh at you! "
HMMM wrote on Apr 24, 2009 12:05 PM:
Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Apr 24, 2009 10:13 AM:
You are well educated in racism. Thats why you are afriad to meet in public because your so-call black friends will see how racist you really are. And to Mr Clean you said that you support the Fusilier's but you also joins white Supermacist against me and agrees with them on police brutality and on other civil rights issues. So i am inviting you to a public debate on racism and police brutality. If you agree call me at 504-710-3649 or Email me at leaderbrown@yahoo.com. "
MR CLEAN wrote on Apr 24, 2009 5:55 AM:
MR CLEAN wrote on Apr 24, 2009 3:01 AM:
He's a racist himself. There are whites (such as myself) who back the Fuseliers (although that won't even get you a doughnut hole at Meche's).
Brown continues to miss the memo for the new millennium - it's UNITY, Mr. Brown, and it's obvious that you don't want anything to do with that.
We are all one people, Mr. Brown. By the way, I suggest folks look up Brown's sordid history with Gov. Blanco. Brown is a troublemaker. "
I Agree with Got Your Back wrote on Apr 23, 2009 10:15 PM:
ideal wrote on Apr 23, 2009 9:53 PM:
Got Your Back wrote on Apr 23, 2009 7:09 PM:
Afraid of you? I think not! You have made a "mockery" of our city by attaching your name to it. Debate you? You will not bait me so you can sound out to the public! I will not give you your 5 mins of fame or so you think it is. I am not interested in listening to an uneducated "Loud Mouth" who only knows the word "racism"! "
Got Your Back wrote on Apr 23, 2009 4:06 PM:
When correcting some one else you should re read what you write. I think you meant no respect here. When I looked at your posting all I could think of was Blah blah x 6! If that is the best you can come up keep it to yourself! Finally Mr Brown has a friend! "
Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Apr 23, 2009 8:50 AM:
Got Your Back wrote on Apr 23, 2009 6:54 AM:
When YOU are saying things like this YOU better look at your own writing. Didn't you mean to say you have no respect around here? I say what I think and could care less what you think of me! "
me wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:49 PM:
dfame wrote on Apr 22, 2009 6:36 AM:
iconic wrote on Apr 22, 2009 6:19 AM:
Got Your Back wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:04 AM:
Some black friends of mine say I should not even call you Mister Brown. I told them I cannot calll him brown. You prove racism is here! Not in my home! NOLA said it "right" you don't want "racism" to go away because you would have to get a "real" job. How dare you hide behind a title! That is what makes me the maddiest! How dare you hide behind God's holy name and all for the sake of hate!!!!!!!!!!!!!You are a "RACIST" "
MR CLEAN wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:48 AM:
I'm very familiar with that neighborhood, and that's a wide street with ample room for parking.
In fact, those streets running from Loreauville Highway towards Parkview always have had numerous cars parked on the street (and busy traffic.)
It does make you wonder if anybody would have a problem - if the people were white. I'll bet not. "
Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Apr 21, 2009 12:40 PM:
Yes i was defendind the Jena 6.
not defenind like you said. "
Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Apr 21, 2009 12:32 PM:
You mis- spelled defend, "
Got Your Back wrote on Apr 21, 2009 12:05 PM:
I owe you no explanations. I have black friends who have told me "He does not represent me!" I will not be part of your "white" lynching. After all if your supporters did not understand "Get out the street" when told to do so by the Sheriff's dept what makes you think they will understand this? All you are is someone telling people "Give me something because I am black." Sorry it no longer flies in today's society!" "
Go back to NOLA wrote on Apr 21, 2009 8:04 AM:
Got Your Back wrote on Apr 21, 2009 7:24 AM:
Your spelling is AWEFUL! Where you there defenind Micheal Bell when he committed a crime after the Jena 6? He tried to kill himself. Remember? Never mind the Jena 6 beat a white boy almost to death! Was that because he was black? Or some other excuse? That is all you seem to come up with EXCUSES! "
franklinite wrote on Apr 21, 2009 6:13 AM:
elbows wrote on Apr 20, 2009 11:41 PM:
D. Hertz wrote on Apr 20, 2009 9:12 PM:
You are going to come to New Iberia and chastise us for being racists?
I bet you belong to an all black, or mostly black church.
Save your time and gas, stay in New Orleans, we don't need that kind of hyprocrisy here. "
Rev.Brown2 wrote on Apr 20, 2009 6:13 PM:
Why dont you stay in the big easy and try and cure all of the killings and other crime in you city and not worry about something as small as not being to run a business in a zoned neighborhood in the berry. "
Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Apr 20, 2009 6:08 PM:
If you believe that racism is gone than prove it. "
Got Your Back wrote on Apr 20, 2009 6:06 PM:
I know all of the individuals being sued. One of them is black! This is whyI think the judge will laff them out of court. It has everything to do with WHERE they want to put to the business NOT the color of skin! You are in a time warp and I am afraid nothing is getting through to you. How dare you come into our community and drive 100 miles to judge us and tell us what to think and do! You may call yourself a "leader" I call you someone tryinjg to make "full of Cra-! "
D. Hertz wrote on Apr 20, 2009 5:34 PM:
The problem with your public debate approach is that it serves no purpose. You will spew your venom of how bad white people are, and how this whole country are a bunch of racists.
You will use the opportunity to accuse every white person of being a racist.
And woe be tide for the white guy who shows up to try to prove you wrong.
No matter what is said you will go away and believe what you want anyway.
Why waste anyone's time? "
Rev. Raymomd Brown wrote on Apr 20, 2009 10:09 AM:
Real Leaders don't hide Behind the internet, or hide their name, real leaders are not afriad to come out in public. If you believe that racism is gon than prove it. Racism is not gon and blacks and whites are still separate and unequal, also blacks and whites votes along racial lines and blacks are the target of police brutality, the Jena 6 case prove this. And an all whiet board denied the Fusilier's a permit. "
Got Your Back wrote on Apr 20, 2009 8:03 AM:
Am I special or is it that what I've been saying is getting to you? "
d502 wrote on Apr 19, 2009 10:29 AM:
Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Apr 18, 2009 2:06 PM:
My phone number is 504-710-3649 or Email me at leaderbrown@yahoo.com. do you want to meet in person,
lets say in front of City Hall. We can debate the issue of racism. You bring your supporters "if theres any" and i bring my supporters. Lets go live in New Iberia, Louisiana. My name is Rev. Raymond Brown i reside in New Orleans, now who are you? are you mail or female? do you live in New Iberia? are we can debate on wgso am 990 N. O. "
D. Hertz wrote on Apr 18, 2009 1:51 PM:
And another thing, the only reason you are able to post all of your hatred and racism is because you have a right of free speech, as a U.S. Citizen.
I am simply requesting that you knock off all of your hate speech, quit making racist comments and try being a proper role model for other people of your following. "
D. Hertz wrote on Apr 18, 2009 1:46 PM:
If you can't post comments without all of your racist comments, would you please just not post at all. "
Got Your Back wrote on Apr 17, 2009 7:57 PM:
You hit the nail on the head! Thank you!The only problem is Mr Brown does not get it. Where are his supporters? If he wants to be producitve in society then he should go back to school and learn spelling.he missed it! I pity the poor fools who he leads astray but know he will answer for it one day. He is a phoney baloney just like the Amporphisis Insitute. Remeber that. Mr Brown racism goes for alll races we just don't hold a pity party like you! Look at yourself Mr Brown!!!! "
Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Apr 17, 2009 1:34 PM:
Thats why we was called refugees because some whites don't
see blacks as U. S. Citizens. "
Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Apr 17, 2009 1:22 PM:
Thats why we was called refugees because some whites don't see blacks as U. S. Citizens. "
Bbean wrote on Apr 16, 2009 8:44 PM:
To D. Hertz wrote on Apr 16, 2009 5:56 PM:
Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Apr 16, 2009 12:39 PM:
D. Hertz wrote on Apr 15, 2009 10:31 PM:
What you are really looking for is some sort of repayment, by what you conceive, are the bad white people. It is clear that you and the Fusiliers will not admit that the hair salon is not in compliance with the law. You just want to use the racism as some sort of magic wand to make someone pay. "
Interesting wrote on Apr 15, 2009 6:56 PM:
The selling of blacks as slaves started with blacks selling their own people. Also, the days of slavery are long over and gone. Go find another excuse for your behavior. "
Got Your Back wrote on Apr 15, 2009 6:33 PM:
Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Apr 15, 2009 5:32 PM:
To respond to your racist stetements regarding blacks screaming racism all the time. I believe that slaves were to silent about their slave conditon, that why slavery lasted so long i think 250.00 years, and white people sold black people to other white people. my point is, blacks today are ready to take up arms and fight back. We also march for justice and we file law suits. Dr. King, said "Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy." "
dfame wrote on Apr 14, 2009 11:49 PM:
Got Your Back wrote on Apr 14, 2009 9:27 AM:
I know that racism exists in this world. But we would have more sympathy if they would stop screaming it for "everthing" that comes in their way. Jesus taught us to teach and love one another not rant and rave about every obstacle that comes along. If you are a Rev then preach his word. In life! No pain no gain. It is this way in life. All you are doing is making people angry. That is not of God. "
Got Your Back wrote on Apr 14, 2009 5:32 AM:
Who are the celebrities? The Fusliers? Looking at all of these responses I don't see too many of their fans. And to D Hertz thank you because when I read this I said to myself-Duh??? "
Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Apr 13, 2009 9:15 PM:
I know that you would like for me and the Rev. Al Sharpton to go away. However, at same time we would like to see racism go away. However, racism will not just go away, white folks most realize that racism still exist in Louisiana, And in Mississippi. "However, racism will end, most likely by means of arm struggle." Dr. King, said "An oppress people cannot remain oppress forever." "
D. Hertz wrote on Apr 13, 2009 11:45 AM:
"to eve st"
Could you please post the English version? "
to eve st wrote on Apr 13, 2009 12:52 AM:
Got Your Back wrote on Apr 11, 2009 2:17 PM:
I have looked this up both on the internet I have come to the decision of the meaning-A phoney baloney tax shelther. Just like Mr Brown he doesn't have a church. I looked it up. He is associated with Al Sharpen and makes a living going everywhere stirring it up. Happy Easter to all! "
signlady wrote on Apr 11, 2009 11:54 AM:
These are two of the many definitions I could find, that may be related.
Amorphous; of no particular kind or character; indeterminate; having no pattern or structure; unorganized
amorphinism; the condition caused by depriving an addict ofmorphine "
DeWayne wrote on Apr 10, 2009 9:36 AM:
Follow the Rules wrote on Apr 10, 2009 7:11 AM:
Amazed wrote on Apr 9, 2009 11:53 PM:
D. Hertz wrote on Apr 9, 2009 8:51 PM:
You certainly have me LOL!
The responses to your ridiculous comments are really entertaining. "
Huh wrote on Apr 9, 2009 4:20 PM:
If the white people lose all of their business there won't be many business left. Thanks for giving me a good laugh. "
me wrote on Apr 9, 2009 4:18 PM:
You don't have to worry about white people wanting to get their hair done at that business, lol All I have to say to you is Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah
Still laughing at your rediculous comment "
Got Your Back wrote on Apr 9, 2009 1:36 PM:
To Brown wrote on Apr 9, 2009 11:11 AM:
Where are you going to shop?
Racisim works both ways--a white person going into a black owned business is treated differently. Can you deny that?
I am white and I wouldn't let a black person do my hair as the textures and procedures are very different. I do not have one black friend who would let a white person touch their hair for the same reason. "
Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Apr 8, 2009 10:58 PM:
D. Hertz wrote on Apr 8, 2009 9:15 PM:
Keep up your comments, it only makes people more inclined to get wore out on the whole white imperialism argument.
Many people are tired of certain people screaming racism anytime they don't get their way. Your ridiculous postings only add to the problem of race relations.
Keep up the good work Rev. "
Wondering wrote on Apr 8, 2009 2:58 PM:
I have also researched it, I cannot find out any information about it "
jmangi wrote on Apr 7, 2009 11:54 PM:
magna wrote on Apr 7, 2009 11:43 PM:
thibodeaux wrote on Apr 7, 2009 6:20 PM:
A HUMAN wrote on Apr 7, 2009 11:48 AM:
Got Your Back wrote on Apr 7, 2009 11:47 AM:
You are so called a rev? Jesus died on the cross for all of us. I don't think I have ever heard him say It is because I am a white Jew! We all have problems and mountains in our lives but we don't scream it is because of the color of our skin. Teach your people to pick up their cross in life like the rest of us and perserve through it. Then and only then will we shut up just like you should. "
everette st. wrote on Apr 7, 2009 11:23 AM:
everette st wrote on Apr 7, 2009 11:18 AM:
catchme wrote on Apr 7, 2009 10:07 AM:
Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Apr 6, 2009 9:36 PM:
as long as white Supermacy amd imperialism is here, racism and Colonalism will not go away. I think it was white Supermacist on the Board of Zoning Adjustment that block the Fusilier occupational license permit. If you disagree i invite your reply. "
Got Your Back wrote on Apr 6, 2009 3:25 PM:
I like you wondered what organization that was. Looked all over the internet and found nothing. And something else I question-Who is doing the hair of the 20yr customers the Fusliers have??? I think maybe this bogas non profit. One can only wonder. "
TO LORETTA wrote on Apr 6, 2009 11:09 AM:
Got Your Back wrote on Apr 6, 2009 10:13 AM:
To D. Hertz wrote on Apr 4, 2009 1:37 PM:
D. Hertz wrote on Apr 3, 2009 9:18 PM:
We should enforce the zoning laws regardless of race, color, nationality, religion, etc.
Do the Fusiliers deny that their business generates and inordinate number of clients? "
Bbean wrote on Apr 3, 2009 6:20 PM:
Rev. Raymond Brown wrote on Apr 3, 2009 1:55 PM:
What a joke wrote on Apr 3, 2009 12:30 PM:
To Loretta wrote on Apr 3, 2009 12:21 PM:
jester wrote on Apr 3, 2009 12:08 AM:
neworleanscajun wrote on Apr 2, 2009 7:47 PM:
LORETTA wrote on Apr 2, 2009 4:42 PM:
Unbelievable wrote on Apr 2, 2009 8:08 AM:
To Michael wrote on Apr 1, 2009 9:43 PM:
rebel wrote on Apr 1, 2009 8:22 PM:
asking for the third time wrote on Apr 1, 2009 5:29 PM:
1). What does the word "amorphisis" mean?
2). What is the non-profit "Amorphisis Institute" owned by Angela Fusilier, and has it ever had anything to do with a hair salon? "
Dave wrote on Apr 1, 2009 5:16 PM:
Madi wrote on Apr 1, 2009 4:19 PM:
concerned mother wrote on Apr 1, 2009 3:53 PM:
everette st. wrote on Apr 1, 2009 2:12 PM:
Michael wrote on Apr 1, 2009 10:28 AM:
ssskunx wrote on Apr 1, 2009 10:22 AM:
C.C. wrote on Apr 1, 2009 9:29 AM:
jess wrote on Apr 1, 2009 8:13 AM:
Doc wrote on Apr 1, 2009 8:00 AM:
No one needs "Rev" Brown, he is only a racist who stirs up more trouble than need be. He does not have the ability to change the laws. He needs to be arrested to interfering with the law.
Just some more people out looking for a lawsuit to make a name for themselves. Do like the rest of the business owners, pay for advertising. "
Concerned wrote on Apr 1, 2009 1:55 AM:
vietnamese wrote on Mar 31, 2009 8:33 PM:
Very simple!!!!!!!!!!!! "
Hey Im a white Cosmetologist wrote on Mar 31, 2009 8:22 PM:
to obamadaman wrote on Mar 31, 2009 7:55 PM:
zzriderr wrote on Mar 31, 2009 6:43 PM:
TO Obamabdaman wrote on Mar 31, 2009 6:24 PM:
Non licensed businesses are thieves. They cheat the city out of tax that you and I ultimately have to pay. "
A neighbor wrote on Mar 31, 2009 5:04 PM:
Obamabdaman wrote on Mar 31, 2009 4:25 PM: