The Steuben County BZA will conduct a site survey of the locations with a petition pending before the BZA in November. Site survey will begin at 7am on Friday, October 30th at the Steuben County Community Center.
Members of the public are welcome to attend, but no evidence may be taken by the BZA.
For more information, contact the Steuben County Plan Commission at 260 668.1000 x1600.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Plan Commission Site Survey Canceled
The Steuben County Plan Commission site survey, scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 8:00am has been cancelled because there are no sites to visit.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Wind Presentation
Interest in renewable energy has been growing across the country and especially in Indiana. For example, our state has increased wind power production faster than any other state over the past few years with output increasing from zero Megawatts before 2008 to over 1,000 Megawatts today.
Local community leaders have been investigating wind power and wind farms over the past year, taking field trips to the Benton County wind farms, participating in the Indiana Wind Working Group, and drafting new language for zoning ordinances to regulate wind turbines and wind farms.
The Steuben County Plan Commission is pleased to announce that Jimmy Bricker, Benton County Purdue Extension Agent, will be visiting Steuben County on Monday, November 2, starting at 5 pm. The presentation will be held in the Multi-purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S Wayne, Angola, IN.
Mr. Bricker is a member of the Benton County Plan Commission and worked on developing the first wind farms in the state. He has been speaking across Indiana and the country of his experiences and is frequently asked to provide his expertise to communities when wind farm development appears to be on the horizon.
Officials from Steuben County and the City of Angola will also be present to answer questions and take suggestions concerning their proposed wind ordinances beginning at 4:00pm.
Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission at 260 668.1000 x1600 or plancommission@co.steuben.in.us if you have any questions.
Local community leaders have been investigating wind power and wind farms over the past year, taking field trips to the Benton County wind farms, participating in the Indiana Wind Working Group, and drafting new language for zoning ordinances to regulate wind turbines and wind farms.
The Steuben County Plan Commission is pleased to announce that Jimmy Bricker, Benton County Purdue Extension Agent, will be visiting Steuben County on Monday, November 2, starting at 5 pm. The presentation will be held in the Multi-purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S Wayne, Angola, IN.
Mr. Bricker is a member of the Benton County Plan Commission and worked on developing the first wind farms in the state. He has been speaking across Indiana and the country of his experiences and is frequently asked to provide his expertise to communities when wind farm development appears to be on the horizon.
Officials from Steuben County and the City of Angola will also be present to answer questions and take suggestions concerning their proposed wind ordinances beginning at 4:00pm.
Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission at 260 668.1000 x1600 or plancommission@co.steuben.in.us if you have any questions.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Permit Process Notification
Due to demands placed upon the Steuben County Health Department because of ongoing H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccine clinics, we recommend anybody requiring approval of the Health Department for a Building Permit or an Improvement Location Permit contact the Health Department prior to coming in to make sure the necessary staff will be present to assist with the application.
The Health Department can be contacted at 260 668.1000 x1500.
The Health Department can be contacted at 260 668.1000 x1500.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Staff Training- October 23, 2009
The Steuben County Plan Commission will conduct Staff Training on the morning of Friday, October 23. The training session will likely last no longer than an hour.
Staff will be available to answer questions and assist the public throughout the day, including during the training session, but it would be appreciated if non-essential requests can wait until after the training is complete.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Staff will be available to answer questions and assist the public throughout the day, including during the training session, but it would be appreciated if non-essential requests can wait until after the training is complete.
Thank you for your cooperation.
BZA Agenda- November 16, 2009
1. (V-09-55) Ruth Ann Patten & Jimmerson Shores Coop petition for one developmental standard variance for a new, detached garage. Variance is for a building setback of six (6) inches rather than the ten (10) feet required. Proposed project is located at 5110 N 450W, Lot #65, Section 30 of Jamestown Twp (Map #76-03-30-000-019.000-006),
2. (V-09-56AB) Paul & Kathy Spuller petition for two developmental standard variances for a retaining wall & stairs. Variances are for a height of seven (7) feet rather than the four (4) feet allowed & for a lakefront setback of twelve (12) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Proposed project is located at 660 LN 105 Lk James, Section 33 of Jamestown Twp (Map #76-03-33-430-101.000-006),
3. (V-09-57AB) Judd Chaille & BDR Investment Properties petition for one use variance & one developmental standard variance for a telecommunication tower. Variances are for a wire-guyed tower in an agricultural zoning district where said use is neither a permitted nor a special exception use & for a height of three hundred (300) feet rather than the two hundred (200) feet allowed. Proposed project is located at 9765 W 100S, Section 32 of Jackson Twp (Map #76-05-32-000-009.000-005),
4. (V-09-58AB) Heavenly Breads & Sweets & Caruso Enterprises petition for two developmental standard variances for a new sign. Variances are for a road-front setback of zero (0) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required & for a height of eight (8) feet rather than the six (6) feet allowed. Proposed project is located at 2405 N 200W, Section 9 of Pleasant Twp (Map #76-06-09-000-016-000-011), &
5. (V-09-59) Thomas Caswell petitions for one use variance for a new, detached garage. Variance is to construct an accessory structure in a platted residential subdivision where the owner does not reside. Proposed project is located at 4060 W Orland, Section 6 of Pleasant Twp (Map#76-06-06-440-107/108.000-011).
2. (V-09-56AB) Paul & Kathy Spuller petition for two developmental standard variances for a retaining wall & stairs. Variances are for a height of seven (7) feet rather than the four (4) feet allowed & for a lakefront setback of twelve (12) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Proposed project is located at 660 LN 105 Lk James, Section 33 of Jamestown Twp (Map #76-03-33-430-101.000-006),
3. (V-09-57AB) Judd Chaille & BDR Investment Properties petition for one use variance & one developmental standard variance for a telecommunication tower. Variances are for a wire-guyed tower in an agricultural zoning district where said use is neither a permitted nor a special exception use & for a height of three hundred (300) feet rather than the two hundred (200) feet allowed. Proposed project is located at 9765 W 100S, Section 32 of Jackson Twp (Map #76-05-32-000-009.000-005),
4. (V-09-58AB) Heavenly Breads & Sweets & Caruso Enterprises petition for two developmental standard variances for a new sign. Variances are for a road-front setback of zero (0) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required & for a height of eight (8) feet rather than the six (6) feet allowed. Proposed project is located at 2405 N 200W, Section 9 of Pleasant Twp (Map #76-06-09-000-016-000-011), &
5. (V-09-59) Thomas Caswell petitions for one use variance for a new, detached garage. Variance is to construct an accessory structure in a platted residential subdivision where the owner does not reside. Proposed project is located at 4060 W Orland, Section 6 of Pleasant Twp (Map#76-06-06-440-107/108.000-011).
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
BZA Agenda- November 9, 2009
1. (V-09-50) Donna Lagemann petitions for one developmental standard variance for a new detached garage. Variance is for a road-front setback of twenty-one (21) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Proposed project is located at 175 LN 440 Lk James, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp (Map #76-06-04-240-302.000-011),
2. (V-09-51) Salem Center Presbyterian Church petitions for one developmental standard variance for a new sign. Variance is for a setback of a non-residential sign from a residential district of twenty-seven (27) feet rather than the one hundred (100) feet required. Proposed project is located at 3935 S 800W, Section 9 of Salem Twp (Map #76-12-09-440-101.000-014),
3. (V-09-52AB) Dennis & Sylvia Scheumann petition for two developmental standard variances for a retaining wall & stairs. Variances are for a lakefront setback of eighteen (18) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required & for a retaining wall height of seven (7) feet rather than the four (4) feet allowed. Proposed project is located at 6680 W South Lk Gage, Section 35 of Millgrove Twp (Map #76-04-35-330-119/120/121.000-007),
4. (APD-09-01) Clyde Lockwood Marine petitions to appeal the Plan Director’s Decision. Decision being appealed is issuance of Improvement Location Permit 21027 for retaining walls. ILP was issued for a project located at 335 LN 130A Lk George, Section 14 of Jamestown Twp (Map #76-03-14-120-201.000-006),
5. (V-09-53ABC) Jesse Brown petitions for three developmental standard variances to construct a new, single-family home & at-grade stairs. Variances are for an impervious coverage of fifty-two and three-tenths (52.3) percent rather than the fifty (50) percent allowed, for a height of three (3) stories & twenty-nine (29) feet six (6) inches rather than the two (2) stories and twenty-seven (27) feet allowed, & for a side-yard setback of zero (0) feet rather than the five feet required. Proposed project is located at 1940 LN 105 Lk James, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp (Map #76-06-04-110-135.000-011), &
6. (V-09-54AB) Sandra Palmersheim petitions for two developmental standard variances to construct a new, single-family home & at-grade stairs. Variances are for a road-front setback of seventeen (17) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required & for a side-yard setback of zero (0) feet rather than the five (5) feet required. Proposed project is located at 1980 LN 105 Lk James, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp (Map #76-06-04-110-133.000-011).
2. (V-09-51) Salem Center Presbyterian Church petitions for one developmental standard variance for a new sign. Variance is for a setback of a non-residential sign from a residential district of twenty-seven (27) feet rather than the one hundred (100) feet required. Proposed project is located at 3935 S 800W, Section 9 of Salem Twp (Map #76-12-09-440-101.000-014),
3. (V-09-52AB) Dennis & Sylvia Scheumann petition for two developmental standard variances for a retaining wall & stairs. Variances are for a lakefront setback of eighteen (18) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required & for a retaining wall height of seven (7) feet rather than the four (4) feet allowed. Proposed project is located at 6680 W South Lk Gage, Section 35 of Millgrove Twp (Map #76-04-35-330-119/120/121.000-007),
4. (APD-09-01) Clyde Lockwood Marine petitions to appeal the Plan Director’s Decision. Decision being appealed is issuance of Improvement Location Permit 21027 for retaining walls. ILP was issued for a project located at 335 LN 130A Lk George, Section 14 of Jamestown Twp (Map #76-03-14-120-201.000-006),
5. (V-09-53ABC) Jesse Brown petitions for three developmental standard variances to construct a new, single-family home & at-grade stairs. Variances are for an impervious coverage of fifty-two and three-tenths (52.3) percent rather than the fifty (50) percent allowed, for a height of three (3) stories & twenty-nine (29) feet six (6) inches rather than the two (2) stories and twenty-seven (27) feet allowed, & for a side-yard setback of zero (0) feet rather than the five feet required. Proposed project is located at 1940 LN 105 Lk James, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp (Map #76-06-04-110-135.000-011), &
6. (V-09-54AB) Sandra Palmersheim petitions for two developmental standard variances to construct a new, single-family home & at-grade stairs. Variances are for a road-front setback of seventeen (17) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required & for a side-yard setback of zero (0) feet rather than the five (5) feet required. Proposed project is located at 1980 LN 105 Lk James, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp (Map #76-06-04-110-133.000-011).
BZA Results- October 13, 2009
The final BZA member voted on the undetermined petitions from the October 13, 2009, BZA Hearing. The vote was conducted at the Steuben County Plan Commission Office with staff and representatives of the petitioners present.
V-09-40A Houghton - Approved (3-2)
Side-yard setback of zero (0) feet rather than the five (5) feet required.
Note: Post-construction variance.
V-09-45 Phillips/BAT Investments - Approved as presented (3-2)
Land-use variance for mini/self-storage garages in a Lake Residential Zoning District.
Conditions: As presented.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Plan Commission Agenda- November 4, 2009
1. (A-09-03) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning wind turbines, wind energy conversion systems, and wind farms,
2. Review of proposed amendments to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance regarding: the definition of structures, the definition of basements on sloping lots, additional accessory uses (rain barrels & solar panels), mini/self-storage requirements, & handicapped ramps. No amendment is slated for a vote at this time,
3. Review of proposed amendment to the Steuben County Plan Commission Bylaws concerning a code of ethics. No amendment is slated for a vote at this time, &
4. Review of proposed fee schedule for administrative land divisions & wind energy conversion systems.
2. Review of proposed amendments to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance regarding: the definition of structures, the definition of basements on sloping lots, additional accessory uses (rain barrels & solar panels), mini/self-storage requirements, & handicapped ramps. No amendment is slated for a vote at this time,
3. Review of proposed amendment to the Steuben County Plan Commission Bylaws concerning a code of ethics. No amendment is slated for a vote at this time, &
4. Review of proposed fee schedule for administrative land divisions & wind energy conversion systems.
BZA Voting Update
Voting on (V-09-40A) Houghton and (V-09-45) Phillips/BAT Investments will take place in the Steuben County Plan Commission Office, 317 S. Wayne, Suite 3L, on Wednesday, October 21st, at 8:00am.
The public is welcome to attend and observe the voting. No new evidence or testimony may be given during the vote.
The public is welcome to attend and observe the voting. No new evidence or testimony may be given during the vote.
Monday, October 19, 2009
BZA Results- October 19, 2009
V-09-44 William & Lori Scherger: Approved (5-0)
Lakefront setback of eleven (11) feet rather than the minimum twenty (20) feet required.
Notes: Project includes deck addition and a master bedroom addition.
V-09-46 Jon Niemeyer: Approved (5-0)
Road-front setback of eleven and two-tenths (11.2) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Notes: Proposed setback will match the existing setback of the structure.
V-09-47 BCN Real Estate: Approved as presented (3-2)
Height of four (4) stories & forty-two (42) feet two (2) inches rather than the three (3) stories & thirty-five (35) feet allowed.
Conditions: Lot lines to be relocated consistent with the plan presented by the petitioner.
Notes: Lot line adjustment is approximately 2' southward.
V-09-49 Gary & Frances Terrell: Approved (5-0)
Two (2) detached accessory structures rather than the one (1) allowed.
Notes: One of the existing detached accessory structures will be removed and the other one will be relocated.
Lakefront setback of eleven (11) feet rather than the minimum twenty (20) feet required.
Notes: Project includes deck addition and a master bedroom addition.
V-09-46 Jon Niemeyer: Approved (5-0)
Road-front setback of eleven and two-tenths (11.2) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Notes: Proposed setback will match the existing setback of the structure.
V-09-47 BCN Real Estate: Approved as presented (3-2)
Height of four (4) stories & forty-two (42) feet two (2) inches rather than the three (3) stories & thirty-five (35) feet allowed.
Conditions: Lot lines to be relocated consistent with the plan presented by the petitioner.
Notes: Lot line adjustment is approximately 2' southward.
V-09-49 Gary & Frances Terrell: Approved (5-0)
Two (2) detached accessory structures rather than the one (1) allowed.
Notes: One of the existing detached accessory structures will be removed and the other one will be relocated.
Zone Change Update- October 19, 2009
The Steuben County Board of Commissioners have conducted a first reading for the following zone change:
Z-09-04 JBBM Corporation: Lake Residential to Local Business
1825 W. SR 120
First Reading: October 19, 2009
Z-09-04 JBBM Corporation: Lake Residential to Local Business
1825 W. SR 120
First Reading: October 19, 2009
BZA Hearing Reminder
Just a quick reminder that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold its first October hearing on Monday, October 19, 2009. The hearing will be held in the Multi-purpose room of the Community Center, 317 S. Wayne and will begin at 7pm.
The agenda for the hearing is included in an earlier post.
The agenda for the hearing is included in an earlier post.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Zone Change Updates- October 16, 2009
The Steuben County Board of Commissioners have approved the following Zone Changes:
Z-09-01 Smith: Agricultural to Local Business.
South side of Orland Rd. across from 5325 W Orland.
First Reading- September 21, 2009.
Second Reading- October 7, 2009.
Third Reading- October 7, 2009.
Z-09-02 Hamilton: Local Business to Lake Residential
Lot #3, Old Ford Plat, West of 3870 Bay View.
First Reading- September 21, 2009.
Second Reading- October 7, 2009.
Third Reading- October 7, 2009.
Z-09-03 Ellis: Lake Residential to Local Business
1865 W SR 120
First Reading- September 21, 2009.
Second Reading- October 7, 2009.
Third Reading- October 7, 2009.
Z-09-01 Smith: Agricultural to Local Business.
South side of Orland Rd. across from 5325 W Orland.
First Reading- September 21, 2009.
Second Reading- October 7, 2009.
Third Reading- October 7, 2009.
Z-09-02 Hamilton: Local Business to Lake Residential
Lot #3, Old Ford Plat, West of 3870 Bay View.
First Reading- September 21, 2009.
Second Reading- October 7, 2009.
Third Reading- October 7, 2009.
Z-09-03 Ellis: Lake Residential to Local Business
1865 W SR 120
First Reading- September 21, 2009.
Second Reading- October 7, 2009.
Third Reading- October 7, 2009.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
BZA Results- October 13, 2009
V-09-40A Houghton - Undetermined (no majority)
Side-yard setback of zero (0) feet rather than the five (5) feet required.
Note: Post-construction variance. Not sufficient votes to approve or deny the request. To be continued.*
V-09-40B Houghton - Denied (3-1)
Impervious coverage of fifty-one (51) percent rather than the fifty (50) percent allowed.
Note: Post-construction variance.
V-09-40C Houghton - Denied (4-0)
Lakefront setback of zero (0) feet rather than the minimum of twenty (20) feet required.
Note: Post-construction variance.
V-09-41 Ludy - Approved (4-0)
Lakefront setback of thirty-one and eight-tenths (31.8) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required.
Note: For second story addition above existing footprint.
V-09-42 Hertel - Denied (3-1)
Two (2) detached accessory structures on a parcel rather than the one allowed.
Note: Post-construction variance.
V-09-43A Lake George Lutheran Chapel - Approved as presented (4-0)
Front-yard setback of seventeen (17) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required.
Note: Reduced setback is for an open-air canopy.
Conditions: As presented.
V-09-43B Lake George Lutheran Chapel - Approved (4-0)
Front-yard setback of eight (8) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required for parking/auto circulation.
V-09-45 Phillips/BAT Investments - Undetermined as presented (no majority)
Land-use variance for mini/self-storage garages in a Lake Residential Zoning District.
Conditions: As presented. To be continued.*
* Motions must receive a majority of the entire BZA membership in order to be approved. Staff will arrange for voting at which the petitioner and any remonstrators may be present.
Side-yard setback of zero (0) feet rather than the five (5) feet required.
Note: Post-construction variance. Not sufficient votes to approve or deny the request. To be continued.*
V-09-40B Houghton - Denied (3-1)
Impervious coverage of fifty-one (51) percent rather than the fifty (50) percent allowed.
Note: Post-construction variance.
V-09-40C Houghton - Denied (4-0)
Lakefront setback of zero (0) feet rather than the minimum of twenty (20) feet required.
Note: Post-construction variance.
V-09-41 Ludy - Approved (4-0)
Lakefront setback of thirty-one and eight-tenths (31.8) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required.
Note: For second story addition above existing footprint.
V-09-42 Hertel - Denied (3-1)
Two (2) detached accessory structures on a parcel rather than the one allowed.
Note: Post-construction variance.
V-09-43A Lake George Lutheran Chapel - Approved as presented (4-0)
Front-yard setback of seventeen (17) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required.
Note: Reduced setback is for an open-air canopy.
Conditions: As presented.
V-09-43B Lake George Lutheran Chapel - Approved (4-0)
Front-yard setback of eight (8) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required for parking/auto circulation.
V-09-45 Phillips/BAT Investments - Undetermined as presented (no majority)
Land-use variance for mini/self-storage garages in a Lake Residential Zoning District.
Conditions: As presented. To be continued.*
* Motions must receive a majority of the entire BZA membership in order to be approved. Staff will arrange for voting at which the petitioner and any remonstrators may be present.
Home Energy Efficiency Seminar
The Steuben County REMC will be hosting a Home Energy Efficiency Seminar this Wednesday, October 14, 2009. The program starts at 7:00 pm and will be held in the Steuben County REMC Offices at 1212 S. Wayne.
Anybody wishing to attend should contact them at 260 665.3563.
The seminar will cover the following topics:
Energy Audit- What is it?
Learn about our diagnostic tools and what they tell us.
Air Sealing and Insulation- Why does it work?
Save money, increase comfort - see the numbers.
Heating & Cooling Equipment- Do's and Don'ts.
Misleading Products- Don't be fooled by false claims.
Where's the $$?
Information about help to fund your projects.
Anybody wishing to attend should contact them at 260 665.3563.
The seminar will cover the following topics:
Energy Audit- What is it?
Learn about our diagnostic tools and what they tell us.
Air Sealing and Insulation- Why does it work?
Save money, increase comfort - see the numbers.
Heating & Cooling Equipment- Do's and Don'ts.
Misleading Products- Don't be fooled by false claims.
Where's the $$?
Information about help to fund your projects.
Plan Commission Results- October 7, 2009
Z-09-04 JBBM Corporation- Favorable Recommendation (6-0-1)
Petition to rezone a portion of a property from LR to LB.
Conditions: No music after midnight, limit on the uses for the property.
Note: The petition now goes before the Steuben County Board of Commissioners for approval.
P-09-10 Clark- Approved (7-0)
Primary approval for a minor subdivision with two parcels.
Petition to rezone a portion of a property from LR to LB.
Conditions: No music after midnight, limit on the uses for the property.
Note: The petition now goes before the Steuben County Board of Commissioners for approval.
P-09-10 Clark- Approved (7-0)
Primary approval for a minor subdivision with two parcels.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
October BZA Reminder
Just a quick reminder that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold its first October hearing on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. The hearing will be held in the Multi-purpose room of the Community Center, 317 S. Wayne and will begin at 7pm.
The agenda for the hearing is included in an earlier post.
The agenda for the hearing is included in an earlier post.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Plan Commission Reminder- October 7, 2009
Just a quick reminder that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold it's October hearing on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. The hearing will be located in the Multi-purpose room of the Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, and will begin at 7pm.
The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog.
The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog.
Monday, October 5, 2009
New Email Addresses
The Steuben County Plan Commission has new email addresses effective immediately. Old addresses may or may not forward to these accounts. Please change your contact information to make sure we receive your messages.
plancommission@co.steuben.in.us
or
steubencountyplancommission@gmail.com
This change has been a while in the making due to technical issues. We hope the new addresses will reduce confusion in the future.
plancommission@co.steuben.in.us
or
steubencountyplancommission@gmail.com
This change has been a while in the making due to technical issues. We hope the new addresses will reduce confusion in the future.
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