The Steuben County Plan Commission and the Steuben County Offices will be closed on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, in observance of Primary Election Day.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Calendar for May 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010, at 9:00am.
Lakes Advisory Board Meeting
Presbyterian Chapel of the Lakes
Wednesday, May 5, 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, May 7, 2010, at 4:00pm.
June Hearing Sign-Up Deadline
Steuben County Plan Commission Office
Notes: All applications must be complete at time of submission.
Monday, May 10, 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
Thursday, May 13, 2010, at 7:00pm.
Design Review Committee*
Pillar Room or Board Room, Steuben County Community Center
Meeting is open to the public.
* If necessary.
Monday, May 17, 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, May 27, 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, May 28, 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.
Lakes Advisory Board Meeting
Presbyterian Chapel of the Lakes
Wednesday, May 5, 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, May 7, 2010, at 4:00pm.
June Hearing Sign-Up Deadline
Steuben County Plan Commission Office
Notes: All applications must be complete at time of submission.
Monday, May 10, 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
Thursday, May 13, 2010, at 7:00pm.
Design Review Committee*
Pillar Room or Board Room, Steuben County Community Center
Meeting is open to the public.
* If necessary.
Monday, May 17, 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, May 27, 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, May 28, 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.
Plan Commission Reminder- May 5, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a hearing on Wednesday, May 5, 2010. The hearing will be located in the Multi-purpose Room of the 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 staff report for the hearing may be viewed on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS.
The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)
Free live streaming by Ustream
The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog or on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The staff report for the hearing may be viewed on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS.
The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)
Free live streaming by Ustream
Thursday, April 29, 2010
BZA Agenda- May 17, 2010
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on May 17, 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-10-03) Ted & Melanie Pollard, Craig Everage, & Michael Fry petition for a special exception use for a used auto sales business in a general business zoning district. New and used auto sales are a special exception use in general business zoning districts. Property is located at 4835 S Old US 27, Section 14 of Steuben Twp (Map# 76-11-14-330-303.000-017),
2. (V-10-32ABCDE) Christopher Flick petitions for five developmental-standard variances. Variances are for a road-front setback of twenty-five (25) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a side-yard setback of two (2) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, a side-yard setback of six (6) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, a building-to-building setback of six (6) feet ten (10) inches rather than the ten (10) feet required, and a building coverage of twenty-seven (27) percent rather than the twenty (20) percent allowed. Property is located at 3805 N 485 W, Section 6 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-06-220-219.000-011), &
3. (V-10-23A) Donald & Lane Ross petition for one developmental-standard variance for a detached garage addition. Variance is for a road-front setback of eighteen (18) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 6277 W South Lake Gage, Section 2 of Jackson Twp (Map# 76-05-02-120-211.000-005).
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-10-03) Ted & Melanie Pollard, Craig Everage, & Michael Fry petition for a special exception use for a used auto sales business in a general business zoning district. New and used auto sales are a special exception use in general business zoning districts. Property is located at 4835 S Old US 27, Section 14 of Steuben Twp (Map# 76-11-14-330-303.000-017),
2. (V-10-32ABCDE) Christopher Flick petitions for five developmental-standard variances. Variances are for a road-front setback of twenty-five (25) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a side-yard setback of two (2) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, a side-yard setback of six (6) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, a building-to-building setback of six (6) feet ten (10) inches rather than the ten (10) feet required, and a building coverage of twenty-seven (27) percent rather than the twenty (20) percent allowed. Property is located at 3805 N 485 W, Section 6 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-06-220-219.000-011), &
3. (V-10-23A) Donald & Lane Ross petition for one developmental-standard variance for a detached garage addition. Variance is for a road-front setback of eighteen (18) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 6277 W South Lake Gage, Section 2 of Jackson Twp (Map# 76-05-02-120-211.000-005).
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, April 27, 2010
GIS Videos
The Steuben County GIS department has created several tutorial videos showing how to use the County's online GIS.
The videos are available for viewing on Youtube.
Current videos include:
The videos are available for viewing on Youtube.
Current videos include:
- Overview of the online GIS system
- Using the Search Page
- Searching for Comparables
- Selecting by Location
- Making Tax Payments Online
- Using Citizen Input
Monday, April 26, 2010
Plan Commission Staff Report- May 5, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission is proud to announce that Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals Staff reports are available digitally.
You may view or download the May 5, 2010, Plan Commission Staff Report from the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS.
You may also contact Plan Commission Staff if you would like to have a pdf copy of the Staff Report emailed to you.
As always, copies of the report are available for viewing in the Plan Commission Office and at the Plan Commission Hearing.
You may view or download the May 5, 2010, Plan Commission Staff Report from the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS.
You may also contact Plan Commission Staff if you would like to have a pdf copy of the Staff Report emailed to you.
As always, copies of the report are available for viewing in the Plan Commission Office and at the Plan Commission Hearing.
Site Survey Reminder- April 29/30, 2010
Steuben County Plan Commission members will conduct a site survey on Thursday, April 29, 2010. The site survey begins at the Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, 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, April 30, 2010. The site survey begins at the Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, parking lot at 7:00 am. Various locations will be visited.
Members of the public may be present. However, no evidence or testimony may be taken on the site survey.
Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals members will conduct a site survey on Friday, April 30, 2010. The site survey begins at the Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, parking lot at 7:00 am. Various locations will be visited.
Members of the public may be present. However, no evidence or testimony may be taken on the site survey.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
County Park "Bubble Diagrams"
The Troyer Group has prepared several bubble diagram plans for the Steuben County Park. These are not the final plans, only a first draft.
These plans explore three potential scenarios:
1) The County acquires the Fun Spot property,
2) The County acquires no additional property,
3) The County acquires the 95 acres to the south.
These scenarios are shown below.
Fun Spot scenario.
No expansion scenario.
Southern 95 acres scenario.
These plans are also on display in the second story hallway of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S Wayne, Angola, IN.
They will also be available soon on the "Home" Tab of the Steuben County GIS.
Please contact this office if you would like a larger copy of these plans.
These plans explore three potential scenarios:
1) The County acquires the Fun Spot property,
2) The County acquires no additional property,
3) The County acquires the 95 acres to the south.
These scenarios are shown below.
Fun Spot scenario.
No expansion scenario.
Southern 95 acres scenario.
These plans are also on display in the second story hallway of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S Wayne, Angola, IN.
They will also be available soon on the "Home" Tab of the Steuben County GIS.
Please contact this office if you would like a larger copy of these plans.
BZA Agenda- May 10, 2010
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 10, 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. (V-10-26) Teri Payne & Tom Herbert petition for one developmental-standard variance for an attached garage addition. Variance is for a road-front setback of six (6) inches rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 280 LN 852 Snow Lake, Section 27 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-27-210-211.000-006),
2. (V-10-27) Stacy Elling petitions for one developmental-standard variance for an addition. Variance is for a building-to-building setback of three and six-tenths (3.6) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required. Property is located at 2200 W Orland Road Lot 1, Section 9 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-09-130-103.010-011),
3. (V-10-28) Eric & Betty Williams petition for one developmental-standard variance for a new detached garage. Variance is for an accessory building height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed. Property is located at 6880 W Orland Road, Section 35 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-35-220-138.000-007),
4. (V-10-29) Daniel & Nancy Anthony petition for one land-use variance for a new pole barn. Variance is to construct an accessory structure in a platted residential subdivision where parcel is not adjacent to the primary residence. Proposed project is on Lot 43 Rosewood 1st, Section 6 of Steuben Twp (Map# 76-11-06-410-148.000-017),
5. (V-10-30) Stockwell Acres, Inc. petitions for one developmental-standard variance for a new confined feeding barn. Variance is for a road-front setback of forty-eight (48) feet rather than the three hundred (300) feet required. Property is located at 6205 S 600 W, Section 26 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-76-12-26-000-001.014), &
6. (V-10-31) James & Sharon Crager petition for two land-use variances for a home and business. Variances are to have two (2) uses on a parcel rather than the one (1) use allowed & for a trucking business in an agricultural zoning district where that use is neither a permitted nor a special exception use. Property is located at 7935 & 7920 E 15 N, Section 19 of York Twp (Map# 76-08-19-000-025/026.000-021).
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. (V-10-26) Teri Payne & Tom Herbert petition for one developmental-standard variance for an attached garage addition. Variance is for a road-front setback of six (6) inches rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 280 LN 852 Snow Lake, Section 27 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-27-210-211.000-006),
2. (V-10-27) Stacy Elling petitions for one developmental-standard variance for an addition. Variance is for a building-to-building setback of three and six-tenths (3.6) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required. Property is located at 2200 W Orland Road Lot 1, Section 9 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-09-130-103.010-011),
3. (V-10-28) Eric & Betty Williams petition for one developmental-standard variance for a new detached garage. Variance is for an accessory building height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed. Property is located at 6880 W Orland Road, Section 35 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-35-220-138.000-007),
4. (V-10-29) Daniel & Nancy Anthony petition for one land-use variance for a new pole barn. Variance is to construct an accessory structure in a platted residential subdivision where parcel is not adjacent to the primary residence. Proposed project is on Lot 43 Rosewood 1st, Section 6 of Steuben Twp (Map# 76-11-06-410-148.000-017),
5. (V-10-30) Stockwell Acres, Inc. petitions for one developmental-standard variance for a new confined feeding barn. Variance is for a road-front setback of forty-eight (48) feet rather than the three hundred (300) feet required. Property is located at 6205 S 600 W, Section 26 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-76-12-26-000-001.014), &
6. (V-10-31) James & Sharon Crager petition for two land-use variances for a home and business. Variances are to have two (2) uses on a parcel rather than the one (1) use allowed & for a trucking business in an agricultural zoning district where that use is neither a permitted nor a special exception use. Property is located at 7935 & 7920 E 15 N, Section 19 of York Twp (Map# 76-08-19-000-025/026.000-021).
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.
County Commissioners Results- April 19, 2010
The following items were heard by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners at their meeting on Monday, April 19, 2010.
(A-10-03)- APPROVED (Effective Tuesday, August 17, 2010)
An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning decision criteria for developmental standards, appeals of decisions, and termination.
First Reading- April 19, 2010
Second Reading- April 19, 2010
Third Reading- April 19, 2010
(Z-10-02) Carlson- APPROVED with conditions
Zone change from Agriculture (A) to Local Business (LB) with restrictions of proposed uses as submitted by the petitioner.
6774 E 750 N
First Reading- April 19, 2010
Second Reading- April 19, 2010
Third Reading- April 19, 2010
(Z-10-03) Steuben County Plan Commission- APPROVED
Zone change from Local Business (LB) to Agriculture (A).
south of 5325 W Orland
First Reading- April 19, 2010
Second Reading- April 19, 2010
Third Reading- April 19, 2010
(VPW-10-01) Clifton- APPROVED
Vacation of a four (4) foot wide plated walkway.
between 1760 & 1780 LN 105 Lk James
Commissioners voted to reaffirm their earlier decision.
(Z-10-04) Pleasant Shores LLC- APPROVED
Zone change from Agriculture (A) to Lake Residence (LR).
east of 635 LN 101 Lk Pleasant
First Reading- April 19, 2010
Second Reading- April 19, 2010
Third Reading- April 19, 2010
(A-10-03)- APPROVED (Effective Tuesday, August 17, 2010)
An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning decision criteria for developmental standards, appeals of decisions, and termination.
First Reading- April 19, 2010
Second Reading- April 19, 2010
Third Reading- April 19, 2010
(Z-10-02) Carlson- APPROVED with conditions
Zone change from Agriculture (A) to Local Business (LB) with restrictions of proposed uses as submitted by the petitioner.
6774 E 750 N
First Reading- April 19, 2010
Second Reading- April 19, 2010
Third Reading- April 19, 2010
(Z-10-03) Steuben County Plan Commission- APPROVED
Zone change from Local Business (LB) to Agriculture (A).
south of 5325 W Orland
First Reading- April 19, 2010
Second Reading- April 19, 2010
Third Reading- April 19, 2010
(VPW-10-01) Clifton- APPROVED
Vacation of a four (4) foot wide plated walkway.
between 1760 & 1780 LN 105 Lk James
Commissioners voted to reaffirm their earlier decision.
(Z-10-04) Pleasant Shores LLC- APPROVED
Zone change from Agriculture (A) to Lake Residence (LR).
east of 635 LN 101 Lk Pleasant
First Reading- April 19, 2010
Second Reading- April 19, 2010
Third Reading- April 19, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Plan Commission Agenda- May 5, 2010
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 5, 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-10-06) Kenneth, Kevin, & Thomas Stoy petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Nedele Farm.” The proposed subdivision will create one (1) lot on four and six-tenths (4.6) acres. Property is located at 3960 E 300 N, Section 4 of Scott Twp, Map# 76-07-04-000-013.000-016,
2. (P-10-07) Shawn Stark & Phil Cain petition for primary approval of the major subdivision “Little Long Lake Addition.” The proposed subdivision will create ten (10) lots on sixteen and a half (16.5) acres. Property is located at 9575 E 750 N, Section 16 of Clear Lake Twp, Map# 76-01-16-410-101.000-001,
3. (VPW-10-02) Donna Cooper & Sue & Stephen Boomer petition for the vacation of a public way. Proposed public way to be vacated measures roughly twelve (12) feet by ninety-five (95) feet. Public way is located between 240 & 260 LN 130B Lk George, Section 14 of Jamestown Twp, between Map# 76-03-14-240-105/106.000-006, &
4. (SE-10-03) Ted & Melanie Pollard & Michael Fry petition for a special exception use for a used auto sales business in a general business zoning district. New and used auto sales are a special exception use in general business zoning districts. Property is located at 4835 S Old US 27, Section 14 of Steuben Twp, Map# 76-11-14-330-303.000-017.
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-10-06) Kenneth, Kevin, & Thomas Stoy petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Nedele Farm.” The proposed subdivision will create one (1) lot on four and six-tenths (4.6) acres. Property is located at 3960 E 300 N, Section 4 of Scott Twp, Map# 76-07-04-000-013.000-016,
2. (P-10-07) Shawn Stark & Phil Cain petition for primary approval of the major subdivision “Little Long Lake Addition.” The proposed subdivision will create ten (10) lots on sixteen and a half (16.5) acres. Property is located at 9575 E 750 N, Section 16 of Clear Lake Twp, Map# 76-01-16-410-101.000-001,
3. (VPW-10-02) Donna Cooper & Sue & Stephen Boomer petition for the vacation of a public way. Proposed public way to be vacated measures roughly twelve (12) feet by ninety-five (95) feet. Public way is located between 240 & 260 LN 130B Lk George, Section 14 of Jamestown Twp, between Map# 76-03-14-240-105/106.000-006, &
4. (SE-10-03) Ted & Melanie Pollard & Michael Fry petition for a special exception use for a used auto sales business in a general business zoning district. New and used auto sales are a special exception use in general business zoning districts. Property is located at 4835 S Old US 27, Section 14 of Steuben Twp, Map# 76-11-14-330-303.000-017.
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 Results- April 19, 2010
SE-10-02 Boathouse LLC - APPROVED conditions (5-0)
Special Exception Use for a Marina in a General Business District
Conditions: 1) Petitioners must enforce the rules as presented to the BZA, 2) Site must be maintained in a neat & clean manner, 3) Docking & site improvements as presented, 4) Petition to be reviewed in October 2010 and annually by the BZA, 5) Petitioners shall post contact numbers on the site.
Notes: None.
V-10-23A Donald & Lane Ross - TABLED (5-0)
Road-front setback of twenty (20) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: n/a
Notes: Applicant stated road-front setback was twenty (20) feet. Actual road-front setback is eighteen (18) feet three (3) inches. The variance request will be modified and new legal notification will be sent.
V-10-23B Donald & Lane Ross - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Side-yard setback of four (4) feet rather than the five (5) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Reduced setback is to the farthest extent of the roof overhang. The walls are five (5) feet from the property line. Project is for a second-story addition to a detached garage.
V-10-23C Donald & Lane Ross - APPROVED as presented (4-1)
Accessory building height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Project is for a second-story addition to a detached garage.
V-10-24A Phil Cain & Shawn Stark - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Lot depth to width ratio of eight and nine-tenths to one (8.9:1) rather than the four to one (4:1) allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Proposed plat is considered a major subdivision. The Plan Commission will hear the primary approval request on May 5, 2010.
V-10-24B Phil Cain & Shawn Stark - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Zero (0) square feet of recreation area rather than the thirteen thousand five hundred (13,500) square feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Proposed plat is considered a major subdivision. The Plan Commission will hear the primary approval request on May 5, 2010.
Special Exception Use for a Marina in a General Business District
Conditions: 1) Petitioners must enforce the rules as presented to the BZA, 2) Site must be maintained in a neat & clean manner, 3) Docking & site improvements as presented, 4) Petition to be reviewed in October 2010 and annually by the BZA, 5) Petitioners shall post contact numbers on the site.
Notes: None.
V-10-23A Donald & Lane Ross - TABLED (5-0)
Road-front setback of twenty (20) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: n/a
Notes: Applicant stated road-front setback was twenty (20) feet. Actual road-front setback is eighteen (18) feet three (3) inches. The variance request will be modified and new legal notification will be sent.
V-10-23B Donald & Lane Ross - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Side-yard setback of four (4) feet rather than the five (5) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Reduced setback is to the farthest extent of the roof overhang. The walls are five (5) feet from the property line. Project is for a second-story addition to a detached garage.
V-10-23C Donald & Lane Ross - APPROVED as presented (4-1)
Accessory building height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Project is for a second-story addition to a detached garage.
V-10-24A Phil Cain & Shawn Stark - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Lot depth to width ratio of eight and nine-tenths to one (8.9:1) rather than the four to one (4:1) allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Proposed plat is considered a major subdivision. The Plan Commission will hear the primary approval request on May 5, 2010.
V-10-24B Phil Cain & Shawn Stark - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Zero (0) square feet of recreation area rather than the thirteen thousand five hundred (13,500) square feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Proposed plat is considered a major subdivision. The Plan Commission will hear the primary approval request on May 5, 2010.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
BZA Reminder- April 19, 2010
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold a hearing on Monday, April 19, 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 (Please note revision to V-10-24AB Stark/Cain)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 (Please note revision to V-10-24AB Stark/Cain)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
County Commissioners- April 19, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission has the following business before the Steuben County Commissioners on Monday, April 19, 2010.
9:45 am
A-10-03 (BZA Decision Criteria)
Z-10-02 (Carlson)
Z-10-03 (Steuben County Plan Commission)
10:15 am
VPW-10-01 (Clifton)
10:45 am
Z-10-04 (Pleasant Shores LLC)
*Items may be heard slightly earlier or later than the above times.
9:45 am
A-10-03 (BZA Decision Criteria)
Z-10-02 (Carlson)
Z-10-03 (Steuben County Plan Commission)
10:15 am
VPW-10-01 (Clifton)
10:45 am
Z-10-04 (Pleasant Shores LLC)
*Items may be heard slightly earlier or later than the above times.
Zone Change Update- April 15, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission has forwarded Z-10-02 Carlson, Z-10-03 Steuben County Plan Commission, and Z-10-04 Pleasant Shores LLC, to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners.
The petitions will be heard by the County Commissioners at their Monday, April 19, 2010, meeting.
The petitions will be heard by the County Commissioners at their Monday, April 19, 2010, meeting.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Census 2010- Be Counted/Question Assistance Centers
April 1, 2010, was the official Census Day.
While county and Census officials have worked hard to ensure all residences received census forms, there is a chance that some homes did not. Sometimes, the Census form becomes lost or is recycled. Local "Be Counted Centers" (BCC) have been established throughout the community where extra forms are available.
For individuals needing assistance completing their Census form, "Questionnaire Assistance Centers" (QAC) have been established.
Below is a list of these centers within Steuben County.
While county and Census officials have worked hard to ensure all residences received census forms, there is a chance that some homes did not. Sometimes, the Census form becomes lost or is recycled. Local "Be Counted Centers" (BCC) have been established throughout the community where extra forms are available.
For individuals needing assistance completing their Census form, "Questionnaire Assistance Centers" (QAC) have been established.
Below is a list of these centers within Steuben County.
| Organization | Address | QAC Hours | BCC Hours |
| Presbyterian Chapel of the Lakes | 2955 W Orland, Angola | Tue, Th: 1:00-3:00 | Mon-Th: 1:00-4:00 |
| Steuben County Government | 317 S Wayne, Angola | Mon: 9:00-11:00, Tue: 11:00-2:00, Th: 9:00-1 | Mon-Fri: 9:00-3:00 |
| Steuben County Council on Aging | 317 S Wayne, Angola | Wed: 2:00-4:00, Fri: 9:00-11:00 | Wed, Fri: 8:00-4:00 |
| City of Angola/Carnegie Library | 322 S Wayne, Angola | Mon, Wed, Fri: 5:30-7:30, Sat: 11:00-2:00 | Mon-Th: 9:00-8:00, Fri: 9:00-5:00, Sat: 9:00-3:00 |
| Fremont United Methodist Church | 105 N Tolford, Fremont | Mon, Tue, Th, Fri: 2:00-4:00 | Mon, Tue, Th, Fri: 2:00-4:00 |
| Fremont Youth Community Center | 601 N Coldwater, Fremont | n/a | n/a |
| Town of Fremont | 205 N Tolford, Fremont | Mon, Fri: 8:30-10:30, Wed: 2:00-4:00, Tue, Th: 11:00-1:00 | Mon-Th: 8:00-4:00, Fri:8:00-3:00 |
| Peace Lutheran Church | 355 E State Rd 120, Fremont | n/a | n/a |
| Town of Fremont | 1004 W Toledo, Fremont | Mon, Fri: 8:30-10:30, Wed: 2:00-4:00, Tue, Th: 11:00-1:00 | Mon-Th: 8:00-4:00, Fri:8:00-3:00 |
| Town of Hudson | 115 Parsonage, Hudson | Mon, Fri: 8:00-10:00, Wed: 3:00-5:00, Tue, Th: 11:00-1:00, Sat: 10:00-12:00 | Mon-Fri: 8:00-5:00, Sat: 9:00-12:00 |
| Town of Orland | 6110 N State Road 327, Orland | Mon, Fri: 9:00-11:00, Tue: 2:00-4:00, Wed, Th: 11:00-1:00 | Mon-Fri: 9:00-4:00 |
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
A-10-03 (BZA Decision Criteria)
The Steuben County Plan Commission has forwarded A-10-03 (BZA Decision Criteria) to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners.
The proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance will first be heard by the Commissioners at their Monday, April 19, 2010, meeting, held at the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN.
The proposed amendment is available for review in the Steuben County Plan Commission Office or in the Steuben County Auditor Office.
The proposed amendment creates additional criteria for the BZA to consider when reviewing developmental standard criteria, adds criteria for appeals of decisions, and clarifies some language for termination of variances and special exceptions.
The proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance will first be heard by the Commissioners at their Monday, April 19, 2010, meeting, held at the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN.
The proposed amendment is available for review in the Steuben County Plan Commission Office or in the Steuben County Auditor Office.
The proposed amendment creates additional criteria for the BZA to consider when reviewing developmental standard criteria, adds criteria for appeals of decisions, and clarifies some language for termination of variances and special exceptions.
Monday, April 12, 2010
BZA Results- April 12, 2010
SE-10-02 Boat House LLC - TABLED (5-0)
Special exception for a marina in a General Business District.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business at the Monday, April 19, 2010, BZA hearing.
V-10-11A Keith & Louise Pomeroy - DENIED (0-5)
Side-yard setback of one (1) foot nine (9) inches rather than the five (5) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Post-construction.
V-10-11B Keith & Louise Pomeroy - DENIED (1-4)
Building to building setback of eight (8) feet five (5) inches rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Post-construction.
V-10-11C Keith & Louise Pomeroy - DENIED (0-5)
Building to building setback of two (2) feet ten (10) inches rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Post-construction.
V-10-20 Caruso Enterprises, Inc & Todd Aldrich - APPROVED (5-0)
Road-front setback of twenty-one (21) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Proposed addition will match the existing road-front setback.
V-10-21A Ricky & Tammy Rinehart - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Two (2) uses on a parcel rather than the one (1) use allowed
Conditions: Variance is not transferable (Rineharts only), as presented.
Notes: Two uses are residential (home) and industrial (trucking business).
V-10-21B Ricky & Tammy Rinehart - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Trucking business in an agricultural zoning district where said use is neither a permitted nor a special exception use.
Conditions: Variance is not transferable (Rineharts only), as presented.
Notes: None.
V-10-22 Linda Kring - DENIED (0-5)
A lot depth of forty (40) feet rather than the one hundred (100) feet required for a lake access lot.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: None.
V-10-25 Roy Koester & Jesse & Martha Brown - APPROVED (4-1)
Side-yard setback of two (2) feet six (6) inches rather than the five (5) feet required for a deck.
Conditions: None.
Notes: None.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
BZA Reminder- April 12, 2010
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold a hearing on Monday, April 12, 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
Plan Commission Results- April 7, 2010
P-10-05 Walter & Marsha Drewes - APPROVED (8-0)
Primary approval of the minor subdivision of "Drewes Subdivision."
Conditions: None.
Notes: Final approval of minor subdivisions is done by the Plan Commission Staff.
Z-10-02 Ron & Margaret Carlson - FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION (8-0)
Rezoning of a four (4) acre parcel from Agricultural to Local Business.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the County Commissioners. The Plan Commission recommends the County Commissioners consider self-imposed restrictions to future use of the property limiting commercial uses to the proposed use or similar uses.
Z-10-03 Steuben County Plan Commission - FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION (8-0)
Rezoning of a half (0.5) acre parcel from Local Business to Agricultural.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the County Commissioners.
Z-10-04 Pleasant Shores LLC - NO RECOMMENDATION (4-4)
Rezoning of four (4) acres from Agricultural to Lake Residential.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the County Commissioners. The motion to forward the petition with a Favorable Recommendation did not receive a majority. Therefore, the petition is forwarded with no recommendation.
SE-10-02 Boat House LLC - Proposed Special Exception WILL NOT Adversely Impact the Comprehensive Plan (8-0)
Special Exception for a Marina in a General Business Zoning District.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition will be heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday, April 12, 2010.
A-10-03 Steuben County Plan Commission - FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION (8-0)
An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning variance criteria, appeals of decisions, and terminations.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Amendment is forwarded to the County Commissioners for approval.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Plan Commission Reminder- April 7, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a hearing on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. The hearing will be located in the Multi-purpose Room of the 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.)
Free live streaming by 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.)
Free live streaming by Ustream
Monday, April 5, 2010
BZA Agenda Revision- April 19, 2010
The applicants have revised their plans, resulting in some changes to the requested variances. Please note the changes to the petition below.
2. (V-10-24AB) Phil Cain & Shawn Stark petition for two developmental-standard variances for a major subdivision. Variances are for a depth to width ratio of eight and nine-tenths to one (8.9:1) rather than the maximum four to one (4:1) allowed & for zero (0) square feet of recreation area rather than the thirteen thousand five hundred (13,500) square feet required. Property is located at 9575 E 750 N, Section 16 of Clear Twp (Map# 76-01-16-410-101.000-001).
2. (V-10-24AB) Phil Cain & Shawn Stark petition for two developmental-standard variances for a major subdivision. Variances are for a depth to width ratio of eight and nine-tenths to one (8.9:1) rather than the maximum four to one (4:1) allowed & for zero (0) square feet of recreation area rather than the thirteen thousand five hundred (13,500) square feet required. Property is located at 9575 E 750 N, Section 16 of Clear Twp (Map# 76-01-16-410-101.000-001).
Public Notice Signs
The Steuben County Plan Commission has started to place public notice signs on properties with petitions before either the Plan Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals. This practice was tested last summer. Because it was so well received, it has been continued this year.
The purpose of these signs is to provide greater transparency of the planning process in the county. While the State of Indiana requires that letters be sent to “interested persons” and legal ads be placed in local papers, some projects may have a broader impact and few people are able to review the paper every day. We believe it is important for the community to be aware of what is happening and to participate in the process.
The blue, white, and red signs will be placed on properties before the Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals conduct a site survey. Usually, they will appear on the last Wednesday of the month before the petition appears on the agenda. The signs include the petition number, the date of the hearing(s), and the phone number to call for more information (260 668.1000 x1600).
If you see one of these signs while driving Steuben County Roads, make note of the petition number and the general location. Plan Commission staff will need that information if you contact the office for information about a specific petition. Members of the public can also use the Plan Commission’s weblog or the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS to get general information about a petition.
The purpose of these signs is to provide greater transparency of the planning process in the county. While the State of Indiana requires that letters be sent to “interested persons” and legal ads be placed in local papers, some projects may have a broader impact and few people are able to review the paper every day. We believe it is important for the community to be aware of what is happening and to participate in the process.
The blue, white, and red signs will be placed on properties before the Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals conduct a site survey. Usually, they will appear on the last Wednesday of the month before the petition appears on the agenda. The signs include the petition number, the date of the hearing(s), and the phone number to call for more information (260 668.1000 x1600).
If you see one of these signs while driving Steuben County Roads, make note of the petition number and the general location. Plan Commission staff will need that information if you contact the office for information about a specific petition. Members of the public can also use the Plan Commission’s weblog or the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS to get general information about a petition.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
BANI Newsletter- April 2010
A version of the following article appears in "The Higher Standard," the newsletter for the Builders Association of Northeast Indiana. www.ba-ni.com.
This article will describe a new GIS feature called “Citizen Input”, describe how to use it, and give an update on sketch plan requirements.
The new Citizen Input feature will allow Steuben County Offices to receive information through the County’s online GIS. We’re excited that this new feature allows us to both share and receive information using the GIS. It is a first step to improved web services, which will include online permitting in the future.
Citizen Input is currently being used by the Plan Commission and Surveyor. Anybody with access to the internet can use the feature for the following activities:
• Report abandoned vehicles,
• Comment on Plan Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals petitions,
• Report unpermitted construction,
• Request a construction inspection,
• Request development restrictions for a property,
• Report environmental nuisances, &
• Report drain tile or ditch problems.
The easiest way to access the Citizen Input feature is to locate the property in question on the GIS. The feature is activated by clicking “Citizen Input” on the left menu bar. Then, follow the instructions below.
1. Select the appropriate Citizen Input layer for your request by clicking on the layer name in the Layers list on the left side of the beacon map interface.
2. Select the Map tab to switch to the map view. (Located on the tab bar immediately below the page header.)
3. Zoom to the location of interest using the map navigation tools.
4. Select the location tool by clicking on the icon. (The tool's background will change to indicate it has been selected.)
5. Click a point on the map to indicate area of interest. (The application will then redirect the user to the input form.)
6. Fill out the form with the appropriate data.
7. Press the submit button. (You will receive confirmation that your submission was successful.)
We anticipate adding new departments and new options to this feature in the future. Let us know if you have any suggestions for improving this service!
Last month, we announced that sketch plans would have to comply with all the requirements of Chapter 16 of the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance starting on April 5, 2010.
We have decided to delay that by two weeks until Monday, April 19, 2010. (Of course, we will accept sketch plans that fully comply before that date.)
This was done because development of the sample sketch plan took longer than anticipated, and we wanted to allow enough time for applicants to make adjustments. The sample sketch plan is now available on the Plan Commission blog and as handouts in the Office.
This article will describe a new GIS feature called “Citizen Input”, describe how to use it, and give an update on sketch plan requirements.
The new Citizen Input feature will allow Steuben County Offices to receive information through the County’s online GIS. We’re excited that this new feature allows us to both share and receive information using the GIS. It is a first step to improved web services, which will include online permitting in the future.
Citizen Input is currently being used by the Plan Commission and Surveyor. Anybody with access to the internet can use the feature for the following activities:
• Report abandoned vehicles,
• Comment on Plan Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals petitions,
• Report unpermitted construction,
• Request a construction inspection,
• Request development restrictions for a property,
• Report environmental nuisances, &
• Report drain tile or ditch problems.
The easiest way to access the Citizen Input feature is to locate the property in question on the GIS. The feature is activated by clicking “Citizen Input” on the left menu bar. Then, follow the instructions below.
1. Select the appropriate Citizen Input layer for your request by clicking on the layer name in the Layers list on the left side of the beacon map interface.
2. Select the Map tab to switch to the map view. (Located on the tab bar immediately below the page header.)
3. Zoom to the location of interest using the map navigation tools.
4. Select the location tool by clicking on the icon. (The tool's background will change to indicate it has been selected.)
5. Click a point on the map to indicate area of interest. (The application will then redirect the user to the input form.)
6. Fill out the form with the appropriate data.
7. Press the submit button. (You will receive confirmation that your submission was successful.)
We anticipate adding new departments and new options to this feature in the future. Let us know if you have any suggestions for improving this service!
Last month, we announced that sketch plans would have to comply with all the requirements of Chapter 16 of the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance starting on April 5, 2010.
We have decided to delay that by two weeks until Monday, April 19, 2010. (Of course, we will accept sketch plans that fully comply before that date.)
This was done because development of the sample sketch plan took longer than anticipated, and we wanted to allow enough time for applicants to make adjustments. The sample sketch plan is now available on the Plan Commission blog and as handouts in the Office.
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