Please note that the "Beacon Agendas" may not be available until Monday, March 1, 2010."
Monday, March 1, 2010, at 9:00am.
Lakes Advisory Board Meeting
Presbyterian Chapel of the Lakes
Wednesday, March 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)
Monday, March 8, 2010, at 7:00pm.
Board of Zoning Appeals 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
Thursday, March 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.
Friday, March 12, 2010, at 4:00pm.
April Hearing Sign-Up Deadline
Steuben County Plan Commission Office
Notes: All applications must be complete at time of submission.
Thursday, March 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, March 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.
Friday, February 26, 2010
BZA Agenda- March 8, 2010
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 8, 2010, at 7:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, for consideration of the following agenda:
1. (SE-10-01) Kevin & Jennifer Wall petition for a special exception use for a mobile home in an Agricultural Zoning District. A mobile home is considered a Special Exception Use in Agricultural Zones. Property is located at 6032 S 325 W, Section 29 of Steuben Twp (Map# 76-11-29-000-001.020-017).
2. (V-10-08) Robert & Cathern VanLear petition for one post-construction developmental-standard variance for a deck. Variance is for a lakefront setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Property is located at 475 LN 298 Crooked Lk, Section 7 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-07-410-204.000-011),
3. (V-10-17) William & Constance Carroll petition for one post-construction developmental-standard variance for a new home. Said variance is for a height of thirty-four (34) feet eleven (11) inches and three (3) stories rather than the twenty-seven (27) feet and two (2) stories allowed. Property is located at 335 LN 130A Lk George, Section 14 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-14-120-201.000-006), &
4. (V-10-18) Jean Hartman & Grabill Bank as Trustee of the Diane McAllister Family Credit Shelter Trust petition for one developmental standard variance for a home addition. Variance is for a lakefront setback of eight (8) feet rather than the fifty feet required. Property is located at 860 LN 275 Turkey Lk, Section 7 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-07-330-301.000-014).
The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne St 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. Hearings on particular petitions may be continued at the discretion of the BZA. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners will be heard at their next regularly scheduled meeting with agenda openings.
1. (SE-10-01) Kevin & Jennifer Wall petition for a special exception use for a mobile home in an Agricultural Zoning District. A mobile home is considered a Special Exception Use in Agricultural Zones. Property is located at 6032 S 325 W, Section 29 of Steuben Twp (Map# 76-11-29-000-001.020-017).
2. (V-10-08) Robert & Cathern VanLear petition for one post-construction developmental-standard variance for a deck. Variance is for a lakefront setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Property is located at 475 LN 298 Crooked Lk, Section 7 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-07-410-204.000-011),
3. (V-10-17) William & Constance Carroll petition for one post-construction developmental-standard variance for a new home. Said variance is for a height of thirty-four (34) feet eleven (11) inches and three (3) stories rather than the twenty-seven (27) feet and two (2) stories allowed. Property is located at 335 LN 130A Lk George, Section 14 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-14-120-201.000-006), &
4. (V-10-18) Jean Hartman & Grabill Bank as Trustee of the Diane McAllister Family Credit Shelter Trust petition for one developmental standard variance for a home addition. Variance is for a lakefront setback of eight (8) feet rather than the fifty feet required. Property is located at 860 LN 275 Turkey Lk, Section 7 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-07-330-301.000-014).
The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne St 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. Hearings on particular petitions may be continued at the discretion of the BZA. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners will be heard at their next regularly scheduled meeting with agenda openings.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Site Survey Reminder- February 25/26
Steuben County Plan Commission members will conduct a site survey on Thursday, February 25, 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, February 26, 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, February 26, 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.
Monday, February 22, 2010
BZA Results- February 22, 2010
V-10-19 Thomas Road Investments - APPROVED with conditions (3-0)
Semi-truck repair services facility in a General Business Zoning District where that use is neither a permitted nor a special exception use.
Conditions: 1) Facility shall not be open to the general public. 2) No expansion to the existing structure. 3) All outdoor storage shall be in the rear yard, behind the building.
Notes: This was heard before a special meeting of the BZA.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Year-End Report 2009 (Code Enforcement)
The Steuben County Plan Commission is responsible for enforcing several County Ordinances: the Zoning Ordinance, the Subdivision Control Ordinance, Ordinance 658 (Public Environmental Nuisances), and Ordinance 771 (Abatement of Abandoned Motor Vehicles).
In 2009, the Plan Commission processed 102 environmental nuisance complaints, 34 abandoned vehicle complaints, and 175 other ordinance violations. A total of 470 cases have been closed this past year.
The following graph shows new ordinance violation cases by month. The first bar is public environmental nuisances, the second is abandoned vehicles, and the third is other ordinance violations.
New Ordinance Violations by Month
The following graph shows closed ordinance enforcement cases by month.
Ordinance Enforcement Cases Closed by Month
In addition to the above actions, the Plan Commission conducted a “clean-up day” in cooperation with the Walden Woods Community Association and Steuben County Community Service Workers. Two 40-yard dumpsters were filled over the weekend.
Towards the end of 2009, the Plan Commission began an effort to modernize and streamline code enforcement procedures. This overhaul process is only beginning; it may be several months until the full impact and benefits of these reforms will be realized. Our goal is to have all code enforcement cases resolved or sent to the court within 90 days of receiving a complaint or identifying a violation.
In 2009, the Plan Commission processed 102 environmental nuisance complaints, 34 abandoned vehicle complaints, and 175 other ordinance violations. A total of 470 cases have been closed this past year.
The following graph shows new ordinance violation cases by month. The first bar is public environmental nuisances, the second is abandoned vehicles, and the third is other ordinance violations.
The following graph shows closed ordinance enforcement cases by month.
In addition to the above actions, the Plan Commission conducted a “clean-up day” in cooperation with the Walden Woods Community Association and Steuben County Community Service Workers. Two 40-yard dumpsters were filled over the weekend.
Towards the end of 2009, the Plan Commission began an effort to modernize and streamline code enforcement procedures. This overhaul process is only beginning; it may be several months until the full impact and benefits of these reforms will be realized. Our goal is to have all code enforcement cases resolved or sent to the court within 90 days of receiving a complaint or identifying a violation.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
BZA Reminder- February 22, 2010 (Special Meeting)
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold a hearing on Monday, February 22, 2010. The hearing will be located in the Multi-purpose Room of the Steuben Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN. 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.)
Stream videos at Ustream
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.)
Stream videos at Ustream
Updated Ordinances Now Available
The updated Steuben County Zoning Ordinance and Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance are now available from the Plan Commission website.
To download the documents to your computer, click on the document. A window will pop up asking if you want to save the file or open it.
Both files are in pdf format. The Zoning Ordinance is 2.8 MB, and the Subdivision Control Ordinance is 611 KB. If you don't have a fast connection, it will take a while for the documents to download.
If you have a previous version of either of these documents, the Plan Commission has prepared "update packets" with the new pages and instructions. Please contact this office to receive one of these packets.
To download the documents to your computer, click on the document. A window will pop up asking if you want to save the file or open it.
Both files are in pdf format. The Zoning Ordinance is 2.8 MB, and the Subdivision Control Ordinance is 611 KB. If you don't have a fast connection, it will take a while for the documents to download.
If you have a previous version of either of these documents, the Plan Commission has prepared "update packets" with the new pages and instructions. Please contact this office to receive one of these packets.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
BZA Results- February 16, 2010
V-10-15A William Drinkall - DENIED (1-4)
Side-yard setback of two (2) feet rather than the six (6) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Post-construction. Retaining walls.
V-10-15B William Drinkall - DENIED (2-3)
Height of six (6) feet rather than the four (4) feet allowed.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Post-construction. Retaining walls.
Plan Commission Agenda- March 3, 2010
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at 7:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, for consideration of the following agenda:
1. (P-10-02) Phillip & Patricia Zabst petition for primary approval of a minor subdivision of “Zabst Subdivision”. The proposed subdivision will include two (2) lots on twenty (20) acres. Property is located at 5635 S Meridian, Section 23 of Steuben Twp (Map#76-11-23-000-016.000-017),
2. (P-10-03) Jane Gates petitions for primary approval of a minor subdivision of “Gates Acres”. The proposed minor plat will include three (3) lots on eighty (80) acres. Property is located at 570 N 400 E, Section 22 of Scott Twp (Map#76-07-22-000-013.000-016),
3. (P-10-04) Grace Ingledue Trust petitions for primary approval of a minor subdivision of “Grace Ingledue Addition”. The proposed subdivision will include one (1) lot on one and six-tenths (1.6) acres. Property is located at 2270 W 700 S, Section 28 of Steuben Twp (Map#76-11-28-000-016.000-017), &
4. (SE-10-01) Kevin & Jennifer Wall petition for a Special Exception Use for a Mobile Home in an Agricultural Zoning District. A mobile home is considered a Special Exception Use in Agricultural Zones. Property is located at 6032 S 325 W, Section 29 of Steuben Twp (Map #76-11-29-000-001.020-017),
5. An amendment to the Steuben County Plan Commission Rules of Procedure.
The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne St Ste 3L, Angola, IN. Written statements may be filed with the Steuben County Plan Director and may be considered by the Plan Commission 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. Hearings on particular petitions may be continued at the discretion of the Plan Commission. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners or the BZA will be heard at their next regularly scheduled meeting with agenda openings.
1. (P-10-02) Phillip & Patricia Zabst petition for primary approval of a minor subdivision of “Zabst Subdivision”. The proposed subdivision will include two (2) lots on twenty (20) acres. Property is located at 5635 S Meridian, Section 23 of Steuben Twp (Map#76-11-23-000-016.000-017),
2. (P-10-03) Jane Gates petitions for primary approval of a minor subdivision of “Gates Acres”. The proposed minor plat will include three (3) lots on eighty (80) acres. Property is located at 570 N 400 E, Section 22 of Scott Twp (Map#76-07-22-000-013.000-016),
3. (P-10-04) Grace Ingledue Trust petitions for primary approval of a minor subdivision of “Grace Ingledue Addition”. The proposed subdivision will include one (1) lot on one and six-tenths (1.6) acres. Property is located at 2270 W 700 S, Section 28 of Steuben Twp (Map#76-11-28-000-016.000-017), &
4. (SE-10-01) Kevin & Jennifer Wall petition for a Special Exception Use for a Mobile Home in an Agricultural Zoning District. A mobile home is considered a Special Exception Use in Agricultural Zones. Property is located at 6032 S 325 W, Section 29 of Steuben Twp (Map #76-11-29-000-001.020-017),
5. An amendment to the Steuben County Plan Commission Rules of Procedure.
The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne St Ste 3L, Angola, IN. Written statements may be filed with the Steuben County Plan Director and may be considered by the Plan Commission 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. Hearings on particular petitions may be continued at the discretion of the Plan Commission. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners or the BZA will be heard at their next regularly scheduled meeting with agenda openings.
BZA Reminder- February 16, 2010
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold a hearing on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. The hearing will be located in the Multi-purpose Room of the Steuben Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, 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.)
Stream videos at Ustream
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.)
Stream videos at Ustream
Thursday, February 11, 2010
New GIS Feature- February 11, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission is pleased to announce a new feature has been added to the County's online GIS. It is now possible to view the Lakes Advisory Board Jurisdiction on the map.
Here is how to view this information:
Point your web browser to the Steuben County GIS.
When you get to the map, open the "Planning Menu" on the left-hand side by clicking in the small box with the "+" on the left hand side of "Planning". (Illustrated by the red arrow below.)
This will open up several new options for you to select. Scroll down the menu on the left until you see "Lakes Advisory Board Area." Select this by clicking the open box on the left of "Lakes Advisory Board Area." (Illustrated by the red arrow below.)
The Lakes Advisory Board Area is now shown with a blue color overlaying the map. This area is especially important for the water quality of the many lakes in Steuben County.
The Lakes Advisory Board was created by the Steuben County Plan Commission to advise it on proposed projects within this area.
The Plan Commission would like to thank GIS Coordinator Chad Hoover for his efforts developing this feature.
Here is how to view this information:
Point your web browser to the Steuben County GIS.
When you get to the map, open the "Planning Menu" on the left-hand side by clicking in the small box with the "+" on the left hand side of "Planning". (Illustrated by the red arrow below.)
This will open up several new options for you to select. Scroll down the menu on the left until you see "Lakes Advisory Board Area." Select this by clicking the open box on the left of "Lakes Advisory Board Area." (Illustrated by the red arrow below.)
The Lakes Advisory Board Area is now shown with a blue color overlaying the map. This area is especially important for the water quality of the many lakes in Steuben County.
The Lakes Advisory Board was created by the Steuben County Plan Commission to advise it on proposed projects within this area.
The Plan Commission would like to thank GIS Coordinator Chad Hoover for his efforts developing this feature.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
County Park Charrette Update- February 9, 2010
The County Park Charrette will still be held tonight, despite the weather.
Please come and help shape the future of Steuben County, but drive safely!
Please come and help shape the future of Steuben County, but drive safely!
BZA Agenda- February 22, 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 22, 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-10-19) Thomas Road Investments, LLC petitions for a land-use variance. Variance is for a truck repair services in a General Business Zone where that use is neither a permitted nor a special-exception use. Said use is a special-exception use in a General Industrial Zone (I-2). Property is located at 5850 N 50 W, Section 26 of Jamestown Twp, Map# 76-03-26-000-003.000-006.
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-10-19) Thomas Road Investments, LLC petitions for a land-use variance. Variance is for a truck repair services in a General Business Zone where that use is neither a permitted nor a special-exception use. Said use is a special-exception use in a General Industrial Zone (I-2). Property is located at 5850 N 50 W, Section 26 of Jamestown Twp, Map# 76-03-26-000-003.000-006.
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.
Monday, February 8, 2010
BZA Results- February 8, 2010
V-10-09 Daniel & Pamela Sholl - APPROVED with conditions (4-1)
Rear-yard setback of two (2) feet rather than the five (5) feet required for an accessory building.
Conditions: Firewall should be installed per Building Department requirements.
Notes: Post-construction
V-10-10 Sandra Palmersheim - APPROVED (5-0)
Lakefront setback of thrity-one (31) feet rather than the thirty (33) feet required.
Conditions: No enclosure beyond the lakefront traverse line.
Notes: Original survey was not accurate, resulting in incorrect dimensions.
V-10-11 Keith & Louise Pomeroy - TABLED (5-0)
Side-yard setback of two (2) feet eight (8) inches rather than the five (5) feet required for an accessory building
Conditions: None.
Notes: Several discrepancies with the property line location need to be clarified.
V-10-12A Steve Smith & James & Judith Boissenet - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Pottery studio in a Lake Residential Zoning District where that use is neither a permitted nor a special exception use.
Conditions: Variance is for Steve Smith and Doug Fiely; it does not run with the property.
Notes: None.
V-10-12B Steve Smith & James & Judith Boissenet - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Two (2) uses on a lot rather than the one (1) use permitted.
Conditions: Variance is for Steve Smith and Doug Fiely; it does not run with the property.
Notes: Uses are commercial (pottery studio) and residential (apartment).
V-10-12C Steve Smith & James & Judith Boissenet - APPROVED (5-0)
Commercial driveway spacing of fifty (50) feet rather than the three hundred (300) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Spacing is measured from centerline to centerline. Spacing varies by the posted speed limit; here, the speed limit is 40mph.
V-13A David Spyker - DENIED (0-5)
Road-front setback of six (6) inches rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required for an accessory building.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Post-construction variance.
V-13B David Spyker - DENIED (0-5)
Rear-yard setback of four (4) inches rather than the five (5) feet required for an accessory building.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Post-construction variance.
V-10-14A Stacy Elling - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback of ten (10) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Setback is measured from a private roadway to the north of the property.
V-10-14B Stacy Elling - APPROVED (5-0)
Sideyard setback of six (6) inches rather than the five (5) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: None.
County Park Charrette- February 9-10, 2010
The Steuben County Commissioners, in consultation with The Troyer Group, have organized a public meeting to discuss the master plan for improvements to Steuben County Park. During the meeting, those in attendance will have a chance to provide input on what improvements they would like made to the park.
At 6:00 p.m., there will be a brief presentation to introduce the master planning process. After that, there will be small groups organized to give individuals an opportunity to work closely with the park representatives and consultants to brainstorm ideas that will have an impact on future development for the park.
Those attending should consider the following questions prior to the charrette to make the event as productive as possible:
What would the ideal park/fairground include?
What is missing from the park/fairground?
What are some characteristics of your favorite parks/fairgrounds?
What can the park/fairground include to generate revenue?
What can be done to improve circulation at the park/fairground?
Charrette Night
Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location:Steuben Community Center, Multi-Purpose Room, 317 S Wayne<, Angola, IN The meeting will be Webcast/broadcast live and recorded. (pending technical issues)
Live Broadcast by Ustream.TV
Overall charrette schedule
Tuesday, February 10, 2010
8:00- 8:30 Site Visit
8:30- 9:00 Setup in Multi-Purpose Room
9:00- 4:30 Meet with Stakeholders as they arrive (break-out groups)
9:00-11:00 Meet with Park Improvement Committee
11:00-12:30 Meet with County Council
12:30- 1:30 Lunch
2:00- 4:00 Meet with County Commissioners
4:30- 5:30 Dinner
5:30- 6:00 Charrette Setup
6:00- 9:00 Public Charrette
Wednesday, February 11, 2010
8:30- 9:00 Setup in Meeting Room
9:00- 3:00 Project Team Charrette to Build Consensus
3:00- 4:00 Troyer Group and Commissioners Wrap-Up Meeting
At 6:00 p.m., there will be a brief presentation to introduce the master planning process. After that, there will be small groups organized to give individuals an opportunity to work closely with the park representatives and consultants to brainstorm ideas that will have an impact on future development for the park.
Those attending should consider the following questions prior to the charrette to make the event as productive as possible:
What would the ideal park/fairground include?
What is missing from the park/fairground?
What are some characteristics of your favorite parks/fairgrounds?
What can the park/fairground include to generate revenue?
What can be done to improve circulation at the park/fairground?
Charrette Night
Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location:Steuben Community Center, Multi-Purpose Room, 317 S Wayne<, Angola, IN The meeting will be Webcast/broadcast live and recorded. (pending technical issues)
Live Broadcast by Ustream.TV
Overall charrette schedule
Tuesday, February 10, 2010
8:00- 8:30 Site Visit
8:30- 9:00 Setup in Multi-Purpose Room
9:00- 4:30 Meet with Stakeholders as they arrive (break-out groups)
9:00-11:00 Meet with Park Improvement Committee
11:00-12:30 Meet with County Council
12:30- 1:30 Lunch
2:00- 4:00 Meet with County Commissioners
4:30- 5:30 Dinner
5:30- 6:00 Charrette Setup
6:00- 9:00 Public Charrette
Wednesday, February 11, 2010
8:30- 9:00 Setup in Meeting Room
9:00- 3:00 Project Team Charrette to Build Consensus
3:00- 4:00 Troyer Group and Commissioners Wrap-Up Meeting
Friday, February 5, 2010
Zone Change Update- February 5, 2010
The Steuben County Board of Commissioners have approved the following Zone Change:
Z-10-01 Sponseller, Hasselman, Booth, & McClatcher: Local Business to Residential-1.
5780 N 500 W.
First Reading- February 1, 2010.
Second Reading- February 1, 2010.
Third Reading- February 1, 2010.
Z-10-01 Sponseller, Hasselman, Booth, & McClatcher: Local Business to Residential-1.
5780 N 500 W.
First Reading- February 1, 2010.
Second Reading- February 1, 2010.
Third Reading- February 1, 2010.
BZA Reminder- February 8, 2010
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold a hearing on Monday, February 8, 2010. The hearing will be located in the Multi-purpose Room of the Steuben Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN. 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.
Please note that agenda item 3, V-10-11 (Pomeroy), will be delayed to allow time to clarify some issues that have developed following staff research.
The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)
Stream videos at Ustream
The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog or on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
Please note that agenda item 3, V-10-11 (Pomeroy), will be delayed to allow time to clarify some issues that have developed following staff research.
The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)
Stream videos at Ustream
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Zoning & Subdivision Control Ordinances Update
The Steuben County Board of Commissioners have approved the following amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance:
(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.
First Reading- January 19, 2010.
Second Reading- February 1, 2010.
Third Reading- February 1, 2010.
Copies of the updated zoning ordinance & update packets will be available shortly.
The Steuben County Board of Commissioners have approved the following amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance:
(A-10-02) An amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance concerning administrative divisions.
First Reading- January 19, 2010.
Second Reading- February 1, 2010.
Third Reading- February 1, 2010.
Copies of the updated subdivision control ordinance & update packets will be available shortly.
(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.
First Reading- January 19, 2010.
Second Reading- February 1, 2010.
Third Reading- February 1, 2010.
Copies of the updated zoning ordinance & update packets will be available shortly.
The Steuben County Board of Commissioners have approved the following amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance:
(A-10-02) An amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance concerning administrative divisions.
First Reading- January 19, 2010.
Second Reading- February 1, 2010.
Third Reading- February 1, 2010.
Copies of the updated subdivision control ordinance & update packets will be available shortly.
Plan Commission Results- 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.
Petition forwarded to the County Commissioners with No Recommendation (5-2-1).
2. Appointments to the Lakes Advisory Board.
Vicki Banks was appointed to serve on the LAB with term ending December 31, 2011, & Tom Hazelett was appointed to serve on the LAB with a term ending December 31, 2012. (8-0).
We want to thank all of the individuals who expressed interest in volunteering their time to serve on the Lakes Advisory Board.
3. New fee schedule for administrative land divisions & wind conversion systems.
Fee schedule will be forwarded to the County Commissioners with a Favorable Recommendation (7-0-1).
4. Review of proposed changes to the Rules of Procedure for the Steuben County Plan Commission concerning a code of ethics and behavior.
The Plan Commission requested staff to make some changes to the proposed rules change. Changes will presented to the Plan Commission in March for approval.
Petition forwarded to the County Commissioners with No Recommendation (5-2-1).
2. Appointments to the Lakes Advisory Board.
Vicki Banks was appointed to serve on the LAB with term ending December 31, 2011, & Tom Hazelett was appointed to serve on the LAB with a term ending December 31, 2012. (8-0).
We want to thank all of the individuals who expressed interest in volunteering their time to serve on the Lakes Advisory Board.
3. New fee schedule for administrative land divisions & wind conversion systems.
Fee schedule will be forwarded to the County Commissioners with a Favorable Recommendation (7-0-1).
4. Review of proposed changes to the Rules of Procedure for the Steuben County Plan Commission concerning a code of ethics and behavior.
The Plan Commission requested staff to make some changes to the proposed rules change. Changes will presented to the Plan Commission in March for approval.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Plan Commission Reminder- February 3, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a hearing on Wednesday, February 3, 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.)
For this hearing, we will test out a new feature; the video stream will be located right here! Come back here during the hearing and the video will be live. At other times, you can use the window below to view past recordings.
Free Webcam Chat at Ustream
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.)
For this hearing, we will test out a new feature; the video stream will be located right here! Come back here during the hearing and the video will be live. At other times, you can use the window below to view past recordings.
Free Webcam Chat at Ustream
Monday, February 1, 2010
BANI Newsletter- February 2010
The following article appears in "The Higher Standard," the newsletter for the Builders Association of Northeast Indiana. www.ba-ni.com
Last month, we discussed some proposed changes to the Steuben County Zoning & Subdivision Control Ordinances. This time, we will give an update and talk about the ordinance amendment process in general.
Ordinance Amendment Update. The Steuben County Plan Commission (PC) held a public hearing to consider the proposed changes on January 6. The PC voted to forward the proposed changes to the County Board of Commissioners (Commissioners) after a public hearing. The Commissioners conducted their first reading of the proposed changes at their January 19th meeting. They are scheduled to conduct the second and third readings of the proposed changes at their next meeting on Monday, February 1.
Following that reading, the proposed changes will be officially on the books. The Plan Commission Office has prepared new versions of the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Control Ordinance. The updated versions will be available on the Steuben County Website, www.co.steuben.in.us, several days afterwards. They will be available electronically immediately; contact us if you would like us to send you a copy. We will also have available a packet to allow people to update previous versions of the Ordinances without having to print all of the pages.
Ordinance Amendment Process. How Zoning Ordinances are amended may be almost as mysterious as how they are adopted in the first place. The process is generally similar within the State of Indiana but varies from state to state. Indiana outlines the steps in state law, and the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance further defines the process locally.
There are two basic paths to amending an ordinance. The PC may start the process, or the PC may be directed to amend the ordinance by the Commissioners. For a member of the public, the path is a little bit longer; he must start by petitioning the Commissioners to direct the PC to amend the Ordinance.
All proposed changes to an ordinance must have a public hearing before the PC, with proper legal notification in the newspaper. Members of the public are free to comment on the proposed changes during the hearing. The PC forwards the proposed amendment to the Commissioners with a favorable, unfavorable, or no recommendation. The Commissioners may accept or reject the amendment. If accepted, it becomes official.
Annual Ordinance Reviews. The Steuben County PC has implemented a policy of annual reviews to the Zoning Ordinances. This is done to address any issues that have surfaced in the previous year and to keep the ordinances current. It is much easier to make minor changes than to wait and make large changes.
We have conducted two annual reviews (even though the “new” ordinances only became effective sixteen months ago) and have passed two amendments to the ordinance with another coming soon through this process.
Throughout the year, Staff reviews the ordinances and notes frequently requested variances. Even though the previous round of changes is not official yet, we are already starting the process for the end of this year.
Citizen Initiated Reviews. While Indiana Law and the Steuben County Ordinance do not specifically address how members of the public may request ordinance amendments, there is a method available. The process must be officially initiated by either the PC or the Commissioners.
A member of the public may request to appear before the Commissioners and make his case for a proposed amendment. The Commissioners may then decide to initiate the process and direct the PC to prepare an amendment.
Last month, we discussed some proposed changes to the Steuben County Zoning & Subdivision Control Ordinances. This time, we will give an update and talk about the ordinance amendment process in general.
Ordinance Amendment Update. The Steuben County Plan Commission (PC) held a public hearing to consider the proposed changes on January 6. The PC voted to forward the proposed changes to the County Board of Commissioners (Commissioners) after a public hearing. The Commissioners conducted their first reading of the proposed changes at their January 19th meeting. They are scheduled to conduct the second and third readings of the proposed changes at their next meeting on Monday, February 1.
Following that reading, the proposed changes will be officially on the books. The Plan Commission Office has prepared new versions of the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Control Ordinance. The updated versions will be available on the Steuben County Website, www.co.steuben.in.us, several days afterwards. They will be available electronically immediately; contact us if you would like us to send you a copy. We will also have available a packet to allow people to update previous versions of the Ordinances without having to print all of the pages.
Ordinance Amendment Process. How Zoning Ordinances are amended may be almost as mysterious as how they are adopted in the first place. The process is generally similar within the State of Indiana but varies from state to state. Indiana outlines the steps in state law, and the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance further defines the process locally.
There are two basic paths to amending an ordinance. The PC may start the process, or the PC may be directed to amend the ordinance by the Commissioners. For a member of the public, the path is a little bit longer; he must start by petitioning the Commissioners to direct the PC to amend the Ordinance.
All proposed changes to an ordinance must have a public hearing before the PC, with proper legal notification in the newspaper. Members of the public are free to comment on the proposed changes during the hearing. The PC forwards the proposed amendment to the Commissioners with a favorable, unfavorable, or no recommendation. The Commissioners may accept or reject the amendment. If accepted, it becomes official.
Annual Ordinance Reviews. The Steuben County PC has implemented a policy of annual reviews to the Zoning Ordinances. This is done to address any issues that have surfaced in the previous year and to keep the ordinances current. It is much easier to make minor changes than to wait and make large changes.
We have conducted two annual reviews (even though the “new” ordinances only became effective sixteen months ago) and have passed two amendments to the ordinance with another coming soon through this process.
Throughout the year, Staff reviews the ordinances and notes frequently requested variances. Even though the previous round of changes is not official yet, we are already starting the process for the end of this year.
Citizen Initiated Reviews. While Indiana Law and the Steuben County Ordinance do not specifically address how members of the public may request ordinance amendments, there is a method available. The process must be officially initiated by either the PC or the Commissioners.
A member of the public may request to appear before the Commissioners and make his case for a proposed amendment. The Commissioners may then decide to initiate the process and direct the PC to prepare an amendment.
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