Plan Commission Results- December 2, 2009

1. (VPW-09-01) Gary Hoopengardner, Robert Grogg, & John Grogg petition for a vacation of a public way.

Petition forwarded to the Steuben County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. (8-0)


2. (VPW-09-02) Francis & Wanda Grogg petition for a vacation of a public way.

Petition forwarded to the Steuben County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. (8-0)


3. (VPW-09-03) Rose Ann & James Cox, Jennifer Sklenar, & Greg Tipsord petition for a vacation of a public way.

Petition forwarded to the Steuben County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. (8-0)


4. (VE-09-01) BAT Investments & James & Judith McKinley petition for a vacation of a lot in a platted subdivision.

Vacation approved by an 8-0 vote.


5. (PUD-09-01) Third Basin petitions for primary approval of a Planned Unit Development.

PUD denied by a 6-2 vote.


6. (A-09-03) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning wind turbines, wind energy conversion systems, wind energy conversion system overlay zoning districts, & wind farms.

Amendment forwarded to the Steuben County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. (8-0)


7. Review of proposed amendments to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance regarding:
the definition of structures,
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language. Staff will prepare it as an Ordinance Amendment.

the definition of basements on sloping lots,
The Plan Commission asked for staff to prepare some changes to the proposed language to improve clarity and functionality.

accessory uses,
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language. Staff will prepare it as an Ordinance Amendment.

accessory structures,
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language. Staff will prepare it as an Ordinance Amendment.

mini/self-storage requirements,
The Plan Commission asked for staff to prepare some changes to the proposed language to improve clarity and functionality concerning the required fencing.

retaining walls,
The Plan Commission asked for staff to prepare some changes to the proposed language to allow for a height of up to 7 feet rather than the 6 feet proposed in certain situations and to allow for changes to grade upon approval of both neighbors.

home occupations,
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language. Staff will prepare it as an Ordinance Amendment.

handicapped ramps, &
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language and asked for staff to prepare language which would allow for easier construction of temporary ramps.

administrative divisions.
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language. Staff will prepare it as an Ordinance Amendment.


8. Review of a proposed amendment to the Steuben County Plan Commission Bylaws concerning a code of ethics.

Due to time constraints, discussion has been postponed until the next Plan Commission Hearing.


9. Review of proposed fee schedule for administrative land divisions & wind conversion systems.

Due to time constraints, discussion has been postponed until the next Plan Commission Hearing.


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