Friday, January 29, 2010
February 2010 Schedule
Monday, February 1, 2010, at 9:00am.
Lakes Advisory Board Meeting
Presbyterian Chapel of the Lakes
Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at 7:00pm.
Plan Commission Hearing
Multi-purpose Room, Steuben County Community Center
4 New Agenda Items
Agenda on GIS “Home Page”, Agenda on Weblog
Hearing is open to the public.
Webcast/Recording (pending technical issues)
Friday, February 5, 2010, at 4:00pm.
March Hearing Sign-Up Deadline
Steuben County Plan Commission Office
Notes: All applications must be complete at time of submission.
Monday, February 8, 2010, at 7:00pm.
Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing
Multi-purpose Room, Steuben County Community Center
6 New Agenda Items
Agenda on GIS “Home Page”, Agenda on Weblog
Hearing is open to the public.
Webcast/Recording
Tuesday & Wednesday, February 9-10, 2010, all day.
County Park Community Charette
Multi-purpose Room, Steuben County Community Center
Charrette is open to the public. More details will follow
Webcast/Recording (pending technical issues)
Thursday, February 11, 2010, at 7:00pm.
Design Review Committee*
Pillar Room or Board Room, Steuben County Community Center
Meeting is open to the public.
* If necessary.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 7:00pm.
Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing*
Multi-purpose Room, Steuben County Community Center
1 New Agenda Item
Agenda on GIS “Home Page”, Agenda on Weblog
Hearing is open to the public.
Webcast/Recording
Thursday, February 25, 2010, at 8:00 am
Plan Commission Site Survey*
Various sites throughout the county. Site survey begins in the Steuben County Community Center.
Site survey is open to the public.
* If necessary.
Friday, February 26, 2010, at 7:00 am
Board of Zoning Appeals Site Survey*
Various sites throughout the county. Site survey begins in the Steuben County Community Center.
Site survey is open to the public.
*If necessary.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
County Park Committee- January 28, 2010
The Steuben County Park Improvement Project will hold a kick-off meeting tonight, Thursday, January 28, 2010. The meeting is scheduled to run from 6:00 to 8:00pm.
The meeting will be held in the Multi-purpose Room of the Steuben Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN..
This will be the first meeting with representatives from The Troyer Group. John Leszczynski, from The Troyer Group, and his team will lead the meeting.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend!
The meeting will be streamed on the internet and recorded for later viewing.
The meeting will be held in the Multi-purpose Room of the Steuben Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN..
This will be the first meeting with representatives from The Troyer Group. John Leszczynski, from The Troyer Group, and his team will lead the meeting.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend!
The meeting will be streamed on the internet and recorded for later viewing.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Site Survey Reminder- January 28/29, 2010
Steuben County Plan Commission members will conduct a site survey on Thursday, January 28, 2010. The site survey begins at the Community Center, 317 S Wayne, Angola, parking lot at 8:00 am. Various locations will be visited.
Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals members will conduct a site survey on Friday, January 29, 2010. The site survey begins at the Community Center parking lot, 317 S Wayne, Angola, at 7:00 am. Various locations will be visited.
Members of the public may be present. However, no evidence may be taken on the site survey.
Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals members will conduct a site survey on Friday, January 29, 2010. The site survey begins at the Community Center parking lot, 317 S Wayne, Angola, at 7:00 am. Various locations will be visited.
Members of the public may be present. However, no evidence may be taken on the site survey.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
BZA Results- January 25, 2010
V-10-07 Daniel & Kristy Mason & Tim Tropp - APPROVED (5-0)
Road-front setback of fifteen (15) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: None
Notes: Setback is from a 12' platted alleyway along the northern side of the property
Amendment to the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals Rules of Procedure- APPROVED (5-0)
Changes include specific language for a Code of Ethics and Behavior, the number of petitions per hearing, and general grammar cleaning.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Effective Immediately
Road-front setback of fifteen (15) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: None
Notes: Setback is from a 12' platted alleyway along the northern side of the property
Amendment to the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals Rules of Procedure- APPROVED (5-0)
Changes include specific language for a Code of Ethics and Behavior, the number of petitions per hearing, and general grammar cleaning.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Effective Immediately
Friday, January 22, 2010
BZA Agenda- February 16, 2010
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals of Steuben County, Indiana, will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S Wayne Street, Angola, for consideration of the following agenda:
1. (V-10-15AB) William Drinkall petitions for two post-construction developmental standard variances for a retaining wall. Variances are for a side-yard setback of two (2) feet rather than the six (6) feet required & for a height of six (6) feet rather than the four (4) feet allowed. Property is located at 430 LN 425 Jimmerson Lk, Section 32 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-32-120-288.000-006).
The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne, Ste. 3L, Angola, IN. Written statements may be filed with the Steuben County Plan Director and may be considered by the BZA at the public hearing. Interested persons wishing to present their views on a petition will be given the opportunity to do so at the hearing. Petitions may be continued at the discretion of the BZA. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners will be heard at the next regularly scheduled meeting, if agenda vacancies permit.
1. (V-10-15AB) William Drinkall petitions for two post-construction developmental standard variances for a retaining wall. Variances are for a side-yard setback of two (2) feet rather than the six (6) feet required & for a height of six (6) feet rather than the four (4) feet allowed. Property is located at 430 LN 425 Jimmerson Lk, Section 32 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-32-120-288.000-006).
The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne, Ste. 3L, Angola, IN. Written statements may be filed with the Steuben County Plan Director and may be considered by the BZA at the public hearing. Interested persons wishing to present their views on a petition will be given the opportunity to do so at the hearing. Petitions may be continued at the discretion of the BZA. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners will be heard at the next regularly scheduled meeting, if agenda vacancies permit.
Land-Use Video Seminar- January 27, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission and Steuben County Purdue Extension will host a Purdue Extension video seminar on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The topic for this seminar is “Welcome to the Plan Commission and BZA.”
The interactive program will help new and experienced members, elected officials, and interested citizens understand how plan commissions and board of zoning appeals can and should function.
The presentation will describe responsibilities of members, explore common situations for decision makers, and discuss how members can better serve their community. Participants will learn how to use the tools and resources available for making land-use decision. Examples of opportunities for local orientation and training will be provided.
The program will teach citizens how to effectively participate in the planning process. Anyone interested in land-use decisions or community planning is encouraged to attend.
Speakers include Mark Spelbring and Dave Osborne, Purdue Extension Educators, and Jeff Bergman, Planning Director of Columbus/Bartholomew County.
The video seminar will take place in the Steuben County Purdue Extension conference room in the basement of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S Wayne, Angola, IN. It is open to the public and free to attend, but space may be limited.
Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission at 260 668.1000 x1600 or the Steuben County Purdue Extension at 260 668.1000 x1400 with any questions or to reserve your space.
The interactive program will help new and experienced members, elected officials, and interested citizens understand how plan commissions and board of zoning appeals can and should function.
The presentation will describe responsibilities of members, explore common situations for decision makers, and discuss how members can better serve their community. Participants will learn how to use the tools and resources available for making land-use decision. Examples of opportunities for local orientation and training will be provided.
The program will teach citizens how to effectively participate in the planning process. Anyone interested in land-use decisions or community planning is encouraged to attend.
Speakers include Mark Spelbring and Dave Osborne, Purdue Extension Educators, and Jeff Bergman, Planning Director of Columbus/Bartholomew County.
The video seminar will take place in the Steuben County Purdue Extension conference room in the basement of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S Wayne, Angola, IN. It is open to the public and free to attend, but space may be limited.
Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission at 260 668.1000 x1600 or the Steuben County Purdue Extension at 260 668.1000 x1400 with any questions or to reserve your space.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
BZA Agenda- February 8, 2010
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals of Steuben County, Indiana, will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2010, in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S Wayne Street, Angola, for consideration of the following agenda:
1. (V-10-09) Daniel & Pamela Sholl petition for one developmental-standard variance for a shed. Variance is for a rear-yard setback of two (2) feet rather than the five (5) feet required. Property is located at 3930 S 150 W, Section 10 of Steuben Twp, Map# 71-11-10-000-032.000-017,
2. (V-10-10) Sandra Palmersheim petitions for one developmental-standard variance for a new home. Variance is for a lakefront setback of thirty-one (31) feet rather than the thirty-three (33) feet required. Property is located at 1980 LN 105 Lk James, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp, Map# 76-06-04-110-133.000-011,
3. (V-10-11) Keith & Louise Pomeroy petition for one post-construction, developmental-standard variance for a shed. Variance is for a side-yard setback of two (2) feet eight (8) inches rather than the five (5) feet required. Property is located at 7845 N 450 W, Section 18 of Jamestown Twp, Map# 76-03-18-210-205.000-006,
4. (V-10-12ABC) Steve Smith & James & Janice Boissenet petition for two land-use variances and one developmental-standard variance for a business and residence. Variances are for a pottery studio in a Lake Residential Zoning district where that use is neither a permitted nor a special-exception use, for two (2) uses on a parcel rather than the one (1) use allowed, & for a commercial driveway spacing of fifty (50) feet rather than the three hundred (300) feet required. Property is located at 3765 N 300 W, Section 5 of Pleasant Twp, Map# 76-06-05-110-326.000-011,
5. (V-10-13AB) David Spyker petitions for two post-construction, developmental-standard variances for a detached garage. Variances are for a road-front setback of six (6) inches rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required & a rear-yard setback of four (4) inches rather than the five (5) feet required. Property is located at 10575 N 300 S, Section 7 of Salem Twp, Map# 76-12-07-210-105.000-014, &
6. (V-10-14AB) Stacy Elling petitions for two developmental-standard variances for an addition. Variances are for a road-front setback of ten (10) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required & a side-yard setback of six (6) inches rather than the five (5) feet required. Property is located at 2200 W Orland, Lot 1, Section 9 of Pleasant Twp, Map# 76-06-09-130-103.010-011.
The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne, Ste. 3L, Angola, IN. Written statements may be filed with the Steuben County Plan Director and may be considered by the BZA at the public hearing. Interested persons wishing to present their views on a petition will be given the opportunity to do so at the hearing. Petitions may be continued at the discretion of the BZA. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners will be heard at the next regularly scheduled meeting, if agenda vacancies permit.
1. (V-10-09) Daniel & Pamela Sholl petition for one developmental-standard variance for a shed. Variance is for a rear-yard setback of two (2) feet rather than the five (5) feet required. Property is located at 3930 S 150 W, Section 10 of Steuben Twp, Map# 71-11-10-000-032.000-017,
2. (V-10-10) Sandra Palmersheim petitions for one developmental-standard variance for a new home. Variance is for a lakefront setback of thirty-one (31) feet rather than the thirty-three (33) feet required. Property is located at 1980 LN 105 Lk James, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp, Map# 76-06-04-110-133.000-011,
3. (V-10-11) Keith & Louise Pomeroy petition for one post-construction, developmental-standard variance for a shed. Variance is for a side-yard setback of two (2) feet eight (8) inches rather than the five (5) feet required. Property is located at 7845 N 450 W, Section 18 of Jamestown Twp, Map# 76-03-18-210-205.000-006,
4. (V-10-12ABC) Steve Smith & James & Janice Boissenet petition for two land-use variances and one developmental-standard variance for a business and residence. Variances are for a pottery studio in a Lake Residential Zoning district where that use is neither a permitted nor a special-exception use, for two (2) uses on a parcel rather than the one (1) use allowed, & for a commercial driveway spacing of fifty (50) feet rather than the three hundred (300) feet required. Property is located at 3765 N 300 W, Section 5 of Pleasant Twp, Map# 76-06-05-110-326.000-011,
5. (V-10-13AB) David Spyker petitions for two post-construction, developmental-standard variances for a detached garage. Variances are for a road-front setback of six (6) inches rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required & a rear-yard setback of four (4) inches rather than the five (5) feet required. Property is located at 10575 N 300 S, Section 7 of Salem Twp, Map# 76-12-07-210-105.000-014, &
6. (V-10-14AB) Stacy Elling petitions for two developmental-standard variances for an addition. Variances are for a road-front setback of ten (10) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required & a side-yard setback of six (6) inches rather than the five (5) feet required. Property is located at 2200 W Orland, Lot 1, Section 9 of Pleasant Twp, Map# 76-06-09-130-103.010-011.
The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne, Ste. 3L, Angola, IN. Written statements may be filed with the Steuben County Plan Director and may be considered by the BZA at the public hearing. Interested persons wishing to present their views on a petition will be given the opportunity to do so at the hearing. Petitions may be continued at the discretion of the BZA. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners will be heard at the next regularly scheduled meeting, if agenda vacancies permit.
Free Magazines
The Steuben County Plan Commission Office is conducting some early spring cleaning.
We have back copies of several magazines we are clearing out, including Public Works, Governing, Indiana Business Review, State Legislatures, Arc User, & ArcNews.
These magazines are free to a good home. Those not adopted by the end of January will be relocated to the recycling bin.
We have back copies of several magazines we are clearing out, including Public Works, Governing, Indiana Business Review, State Legislatures, Arc User, & ArcNews.
These magazines are free to a good home. Those not adopted by the end of January will be relocated to the recycling bin.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Plan Commission Agenda- February 3, 2010
1. (VPW-10-01) Laura & Richard Clifton petition for the vacation of a public way. Proposed vacation is a four (4) foot wide walkway located between lots five & six of Lone Tree Point. Public way is located between 1760 & 1780 LN 105 Lk James, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp, Map# 76-06-04-110-148/149.000-011,
2. Appointments to the Lakes Advisory Board,
3. New fee schedule for administrative land divisions & wind conversion systems, &
4. Review of proposed changes to the Rules of Procedure for the Steuben County Plan Commission concerning a code of ethics and behavior.
2. Appointments to the Lakes Advisory Board,
3. New fee schedule for administrative land divisions & wind conversion systems, &
4. Review of proposed changes to the Rules of Procedure for the Steuben County Plan Commission concerning a code of ethics and behavior.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
BZA Hearing Update- January 19, 2010
The Steuben County BZA Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2010, has been rescheduled for Monday, January 25, 2010.
Agenda items 1 & 3 will be considered at the rescheduled hearing.
Agenda item 2 will be considered at a later BZA Hearing.
Agenda items 1 & 3 will be considered at the rescheduled hearing.
Agenda item 2 will be considered at a later BZA Hearing.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
BZA Reminder- January 19, 2010
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold a hearing on Tuesday, January 19, 2010. The hearing will be located in the Multi-purpose room of the Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, and will begin at 7pm.
The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog or on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)
The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog or on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)
Office Closing- January 18, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission Office and the Steuben County Offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2010, in observance of Martin Luther King Junior Day.
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing will take place on Tuesday, January 19, 2010.
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing will take place on Tuesday, January 19, 2010.
Downtown Angola Open House- January 13, 2010
The City of Angola will hold a Downtown Open House on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at 7:00 pm. The open house will be located at Cahoot's Coffee Cafe, 218 W. Maumee, Angola.
The open house will detail downtown accomplishments in 2009 and preview upcoming downtown projects for 2010. There will also be time for a question and answer period.
The open house is free and open to the public.
Those wanting more details should contact Julie Cole at 665-7465.
The open house will detail downtown accomplishments in 2009 and preview upcoming downtown projects for 2010. There will also be time for a question and answer period.
The open house is free and open to the public.
Those wanting more details should contact Julie Cole at 665-7465.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
BZA Results- January 11, 2010
Officer Elections
President- Doug Smith
Vice-President- Bill Schmidt
Secretary- Craig Halsey
V-10-01 Lukenbill - DENIED (4-1)
Lakefront setback of forty (40) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Post-construction variance. Stairway will need to be removed or relocated.
V-10-02 Buschek - APPROVED as presented(5-0)
Lakefront setback of forty-seven (47) feet rather than the fifty feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: The proposed sunroom addition will extend slightly farther than an existing deck.
V-10-03 Rutledge - APPROVED (5-0)
Road-front setback of fourteen (14) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: The setback is measured from the traveled roadway. Setback is for an existing detached garage which will be attached to the new home.
V-10-04 Houghton - APPROVED with conditions (4-1)
Lakefront setback of four (4) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: 1) Lower portion of the deck shall not be enclosed. 2) Setback shall not extend beyond the lakeside of the support posts for the upper deck.
Notes: Post-construction variance. Improvement Location Permit cost will triple.
V-10-05 Stepp, Dettmer, & Brewer - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback of twelve (12) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Reduced setback is for a side-loading, attached garage.
V-10-06 Foster - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Lot area of thirty-one hundredths (0.31) acres rather than the one-half (0.5) acres required.
Conditions: 1) Lot shall be used only for accessory uses. (No home.) 2) Restriction shall be placed on the plat.
Notes: P-10-01 Foster was approved by the Steuben County Plan Commission on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, with the conditions that there be no deeded lake access for lots in the subdivision and that a variance for the reduced lot size be approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
President- Doug Smith
Vice-President- Bill Schmidt
Secretary- Craig Halsey
V-10-01 Lukenbill - DENIED (4-1)
Lakefront setback of forty (40) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Post-construction variance. Stairway will need to be removed or relocated.
V-10-02 Buschek - APPROVED as presented(5-0)
Lakefront setback of forty-seven (47) feet rather than the fifty feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: The proposed sunroom addition will extend slightly farther than an existing deck.
V-10-03 Rutledge - APPROVED (5-0)
Road-front setback of fourteen (14) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: The setback is measured from the traveled roadway. Setback is for an existing detached garage which will be attached to the new home.
V-10-04 Houghton - APPROVED with conditions (4-1)
Lakefront setback of four (4) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: 1) Lower portion of the deck shall not be enclosed. 2) Setback shall not extend beyond the lakeside of the support posts for the upper deck.
Notes: Post-construction variance. Improvement Location Permit cost will triple.
V-10-05 Stepp, Dettmer, & Brewer - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback of twelve (12) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Reduced setback is for a side-loading, attached garage.
V-10-06 Foster - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Lot area of thirty-one hundredths (0.31) acres rather than the one-half (0.5) acres required.
Conditions: 1) Lot shall be used only for accessory uses. (No home.) 2) Restriction shall be placed on the plat.
Notes: P-10-01 Foster was approved by the Steuben County Plan Commission on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, with the conditions that there be no deeded lake access for lots in the subdivision and that a variance for the reduced lot size be approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Friday, January 8, 2010
BZA Reminder- January 11, 2010
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold a hearing on Monday, January 11, 2010. 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 or on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)
The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog or on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Staff Training- January 8, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission Office will conduct Staff Training on the morning of Friday, January 8, 2010. The training session will likely last no longer than an hour. (8:00am - 9:00am)
Staff will be available to answer questions and assist the public during the training session, but it would be appreciated if non-essential requests wait until after the training is complete.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Staff will be available to answer questions and assist the public during the training session, but it would be appreciated if non-essential requests wait until after the training is complete.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Plan Commission Results- January 6, 2010
1. Election of Officers for 2010,
President- Larry Gilbert
Vice President- Linda Hansen
Secretary- John Brooks
Plan Commission Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals- Bill Schmidt
Appointments to the Lakes Advisory Board were tabled until the February Hearing
2. (Z-10-01) Jane & Craig Sponseller, Cathy Hasselman, Rebecca Booth, & Royann McClatcher petition for a zone change. The zone change is from Local Business to Residential-1.
Petition forwarded to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners with a Favorable Recommendation (8-0).
3. (P-10-01) John & Patricia Foster petition for primary approval of a minor subdivision. The proposed subdivision will include three (3) lots measuring 1.33, 1.09, and 0.31 acres.
Approved with conditions that the reduced lot size be approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals and there be no deeded lake access. (8-0)
4. (A-10-01) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning the definition of structures, the definition of basements on a sloping lot, accessory uses, the number of accessory buildings, mini/self-storage warehouses, retaining walls, low-impact home occupations, & handicapped ramps,
Amendment forwarded to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners with a Favorable Recommendation. (8-0)
5. (A-10-02) An amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance concerning administrative divisions, &
Amendment forwarded to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners with a Favorable Recommendation. (8-0)
6. Review of proposed fee schedule for administrative land divisions & wind conversion systems.
Staff will prepare a fee schedule for a vote at the February Plan Commission Hearing.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Training Sessions- January 6 & 27, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a joint training session. The session will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, following the regular Plan Commission hearing at 7:00pm. The session will be held in the Multi-purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola.
The training session will be led by Jeff Purdy of LSL Planning, Inc. This firm worked with the county to develop the new zoning and subdivision control ordinances which were adopted in August 2008.
Topics include planning and board of zoning appeals basics, non-conforming lots, buildings, and uses, preservation of natural features, and new approaches to zoning. These topics were selected as the most popular in a survey of plan commission and board of zoning appeals members in July.
Serving on a plan commission or board of zoning appeals often requires specialized knowledge of its members. A robust training and continuing education program helps members best serve their communities.
While this session is for the benefit of Steuben County Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals members, it is open to the public. Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission if you would like attend so we can make arrangements.
The training session will be broadcast live on the web and recorded here.
On Wednesday, January 27, 2010, Steuben County Plan Commission and the Steuben County Purdue Extension will be hosting a video seminar from 7-9pm. The seminar will be held in the basement of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola. The topic for the seminar is “Introduction to Serving on Plan Commissions and BZA.” It is designed especially for new members to these bodies but is useful for even long-serving members.
Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission at 260 668.1000 x1600 or the Steuben County Purdue Extension at 260 668.1000 x1400 with any questions or to reserve your space.
Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission at 260 668.1000 x1600 or plancommission@co.steuben.in.us with any questions or to let us know you want to attend.
The training session will be led by Jeff Purdy of LSL Planning, Inc. This firm worked with the county to develop the new zoning and subdivision control ordinances which were adopted in August 2008.
Topics include planning and board of zoning appeals basics, non-conforming lots, buildings, and uses, preservation of natural features, and new approaches to zoning. These topics were selected as the most popular in a survey of plan commission and board of zoning appeals members in July.
Serving on a plan commission or board of zoning appeals often requires specialized knowledge of its members. A robust training and continuing education program helps members best serve their communities.
While this session is for the benefit of Steuben County Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals members, it is open to the public. Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission if you would like attend so we can make arrangements.
The training session will be broadcast live on the web and recorded here.
On Wednesday, January 27, 2010, Steuben County Plan Commission and the Steuben County Purdue Extension will be hosting a video seminar from 7-9pm. The seminar will be held in the basement of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola. The topic for the seminar is “Introduction to Serving on Plan Commissions and BZA.” It is designed especially for new members to these bodies but is useful for even long-serving members.
Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission at 260 668.1000 x1600 or the Steuben County Purdue Extension at 260 668.1000 x1400 with any questions or to reserve your space.
Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission at 260 668.1000 x1600 or plancommission@co.steuben.in.us with any questions or to let us know you want to attend.
Plan Commission Reminder- January 6, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a hearing on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. 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 or here, on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)
The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog or here, on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Year-End Report 2009 (Improvement Location Permits)
The Plan Commission is in the process of creating its Year End Report for 2009. Over the next several weeks, we will share parts of that report on this weblog. This first installment looks at Improvement Location Permits.
The Plan Commission issued 378 Improvement Location Permits (ILPs) in 2009. ILPs are required for many types of projects. A few examples are new homes, substantial remodeling, decks, fences, retaining walls, signs, and substantial grade changes.
The month with the most amount ILPs was July (52). The month with the least amount of ILPs was January (9).
Below is a graph showing the number of ILPs issued each month.
The cost for an ILP is determined by the size of the project. Those with an area of less than 350 square feet cost $25. Those with an area of 350 square feet and greater cost $75. Post-construction ILPs (work begins prior to receiving a permit) cost triple the regular amount.
The Plan Commission issued 378 Improvement Location Permits (ILPs) in 2009. ILPs are required for many types of projects. A few examples are new homes, substantial remodeling, decks, fences, retaining walls, signs, and substantial grade changes.
The month with the most amount ILPs was July (52). The month with the least amount of ILPs was January (9).
Below is a graph showing the number of ILPs issued each month.
The cost for an ILP is determined by the size of the project. Those with an area of less than 350 square feet cost $25. Those with an area of 350 square feet and greater cost $75. Post-construction ILPs (work begins prior to receiving a permit) cost triple the regular amount.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment Update
The Steuben County Board of Commissioners have approved the following amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance:
A-09-03 An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning wind energy conversion systems and wind farms.
First Reading- December 21, 2009.
Second Reading- January 4, 2010.
Third Reading- January 4, 2010.
Much of the language is located in Section 09A of the zoning ordinance. Copies of the updated ordinance will be available shortly.
The Plan Commission would like to thank all those who contributed to the drafting and passage of the ordinance amendment.
A-09-03 An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning wind energy conversion systems and wind farms.
First Reading- December 21, 2009.
Second Reading- January 4, 2010.
Third Reading- January 4, 2010.
Much of the language is located in Section 09A of the zoning ordinance. Copies of the updated ordinance will be available shortly.
The Plan Commission would like to thank all those who contributed to the drafting and passage of the ordinance amendment.
Monday, January 4, 2010
January Calendar
Monday, January 4, 2010, at 8:00 am
Plan Commission Site Survey*
Various sites throughout the county. Site survey begins in the Steuben County Community Center.
Site survey is open to the public.
Monday, January 4, 2010, at 9:00am.
Lakes Advisory Board Meeting
Presbyterian Chapel of the Lakes
Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at 7:00 am
Board of Zoning Appeals Site Survey*
Various sites throughout the county. Site survey begins in the Steuben County Community Center.
Site survey is open to the public.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at 7:00pm.
Plan Commission Hearing
Multi-purpose Room, Steuben County Community Center
5 New Agenda Items
Agenda on GIS “Home Page”, Agenda on Weblog
Hearing is open to the public.
Webcast/Recording (pending technical issues)
Friday, January 8, 2009, at 4:00pm.
February Hearing Sign-Up Deadline
Steuben County Plan Commission Office
Notes: All applications must be complete at time of submission.
Monday, January 11, 2010, at 7:00pm.
Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing
Multi-purpose Room, Steuben County Community Center
7 New Agenda Items
Agenda on GIS “Home Page”, Agenda on Weblog
Hearing is open to the public.
Webcast/Recording
Thursday, January 14, 2010, at 7:00pm.
Design Review Committee*
Pillar Room or Board Room, Steuben County Community Center
Meeting is open to the public.
* If necessary.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at 7:00pm.
Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing*
Multi-purpose Room, Steuben County Community Center
3 New Agenda Items
Agenda on GIS “Home Page”, Agenda on Weblog
Hearing is open to the public.
Webcast/Recording
Thursday, January 28, 2010, at 8:00 am
Plan Commission Site Survey*
Various sites throughout the county. Site survey begins in the Steuben County Community Center.
Site survey is open to the public.
* If necessary.
Friday, January 29, 2010, at 7:00 am
Board of Zoning Appeals Site Survey*
Various sites throughout the county. Site survey begins in the Steuben County Community Center.
Site survey is open to the public.
*If necessary.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Site Surveys- January 4/5, 2010
Steuben County Plan Commission members will conduct a site survey on Monday, January 4, 2010. The site survey begins at the Community Center, 317 S Wayne, Angola, parking lot at 8:00 am. Various locations will be visited.
Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals members will conduct a site survey on Tuesday, January 5, 2010. The site survey begins at the Community Center parking lot, 317 S Wayne, Angola, at 7:00 am. Various locations will be visited.
Members of the public may be present. However, no evidence may be taken on the site survey.
Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals members will conduct a site survey on Tuesday, January 5, 2010. The site survey begins at the Community Center parking lot, 317 S Wayne, Angola, at 7:00 am. Various locations will be visited.
Members of the public may be present. However, no evidence may be taken on the site survey.
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