Please note that not all of the agendas/staff reports are available online at the time this weblog is being published on Friday, May 28, 2010. However, the links are accurate and will work when the documents are posted. Thank you for your patience.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at 9:00am.
Lakes Advisory Board Meeting
Presbyterian Chapel of the Lakes
Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at 7:00pm.
Plan Commission Hearing
Multi-purpose Room, Steuben County Community Center
6 New Agenda Items
Agenda on GIS “Home Page”, Agenda on Weblog
Plan Commission Staff Report
Hearing is open to the public.
Webcast/Recording (pending technical issues)
Monday, June 7, 2010, at 7:00pm.
Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing
Multi-purpose Room, Steuben County Community Center
7 New Agenda Items, 1 Old Business Item
Agenda on GIS “Home Page”, Agenda on Weblog
BZA Staff Report
Hearing is open to the public.
Webcast/Recording
Friday, June 11, 2010, at 4:00pm.
July Hearing Sign-Up Deadline
Steuben County Plan Commission Office
Notes: All applications must be complete at time of submission.
Thursday, June 10, 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, June 14, 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
BZA Staff Report
Hearing is open to the public.
Webcast/Recording
Thursday, June 24, 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, June 25, 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.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Office Closing- May 31, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission and the Steuben County Offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2010, in observance of Memorial Day.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Site Survey Reminder- May 27/28, 2010
Steuben County Plan Commission members will conduct a site survey on Thursday, May 27, 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, May 28, 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, May 28, 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.
BZA Agenda- June 14, 2010
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 14, 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-10-38) Brenda Doden petitions for one developmental-standard variance for a new home. Variance is for a height of four (4) stories rather than the three (3) stories allowed. Property is located at 6925, 6935, & 6945 W North Lk Gage, Section 35 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-35-320-610/611/612/613/614/615/616/617/618.000-007),
2. (V-10-39) Jay & Connie Heckler petition for one developmental-standard variance for a deck addition. Variance is for a side-yard setback of one (1) feet rather than the five (5) feet required. Property is located at 55 LN 820A Snow Lk, Section 22 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-22-320-208.000-006), &
3. (V-10-40) Steven Bennett petitions for two developmental-standard variances for a new, detached garage. Variances are for a height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed and for plumbing for water and sewer in a detached accessory building. Property is located at 60 LN 130B Lk George, Section 14 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-14-130-321.000-006).
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-10-38) Brenda Doden petitions for one developmental-standard variance for a new home. Variance is for a height of four (4) stories rather than the three (3) stories allowed. Property is located at 6925, 6935, & 6945 W North Lk Gage, Section 35 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-35-320-610/611/612/613/614/615/616/617/618.000-007),
2. (V-10-39) Jay & Connie Heckler petition for one developmental-standard variance for a deck addition. Variance is for a side-yard setback of one (1) feet rather than the five (5) feet required. Property is located at 55 LN 820A Snow Lk, Section 22 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-22-320-208.000-006), &
3. (V-10-40) Steven Bennett petitions for two developmental-standard variances for a new, detached garage. Variances are for a height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed and for plumbing for water and sewer in a detached accessory building. Property is located at 60 LN 130B Lk George, Section 14 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-14-130-321.000-006).
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.
Monday, May 24, 2010
BZA Agenda- June 7, 2010
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 7, 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-09-45) James & Judith McKinley, BAT Investments, Charles Bitler, Randall Blank, & Michael & Deborah Reinking petition to amend one land-use variance for mini/self-storage garages. Request is to amend the variance from “as-presented” to allow flexibility for building footprints as allowed within the zoning ordinance as it existed at that time. Property is located at LN 101B Jimmerson Lk, Section 5 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-05-110-324.000/016/026/036/046/056/066/076/086/096/106/116/126/136/ 146/156/166/176/186/196/206/216/226/236-011), (OLD BUSINESS)
2. (V-10-33ABCD) Dean & Sandra Calhoun & Stoops Freightliner petition for four developmental-standard variances for a new sign. Variances are for three (3) signs along a street frontage rather than the one (1) sign allowed, to use a commercial vehicle as a business sign, for a height of thirteen (13) feet rather than the six (6) feet allowed, and for a size of three hundred fourteen (314) square feet per side rather than the thirty (30) square feet per side allowed. Property is located at 7267 N Baker, Section 14 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-14-000-021.000-006),
3. (V-10-34) Michael Thatcher petitions for one developmental-standard variance for a storage shed addition. Variance is for a road-front setback of fifteen (15) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located south of 315 LN 410 Jimmerson Lk, Section 32 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-32-120-156.000-006),
4. (V-10-35AB) Dean & Judy Bloir petition for two developmental-standard variances for a home addition. Variances are for a road-front setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required and for a lakefront setback of forty-seven (47) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required. Property is located at 2220 N 400 W, Section 8 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-08-330-130.000-011),
5. (V-10-36) David Spyker petitions for one developmental-standard variance for a new detached garage. Variance is for a road-front setback from an alleyway of five (5) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 10575 W 300 S, Section 7 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-07-210-105.000-014),
6. (SE-10-04) Ben & Mary Borntreger petition for a special exception use for a private school in an agricultural zoning district. All schools are a special exception use in agricultural zoning districts. Property is located at 4015 S 600 E, Section 14 of Otsego Twp (Map# 76-10-14-000-001.000-009),
7. (SE-10-05) Ron & Darlene Mason & Philip & Karina Nott petition for a special exception use for a public camp in an agricultural zoning district. Public camps are a special exception use in general business zoning districts. The proposed public camp will include four (4) cabins and accessory structures. Property is located at 3342 N SR 827, Section 6 of Scott Twp (Map# 76-07-06-000-027.000-016), &
8. (V-10-37) Ron & Darlene Mason & Philip & Karina Nott petition for one developmental-standard variance for a new public camp cabins. Variance is for a side-yard setback of thirty (30) feet rather than the seventy-five (75) feet required. Property is located at 3342 N SR 827, Section 6 of Scott Twp (Map# 76-07-06-000-027.000-016).
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-09-45) James & Judith McKinley, BAT Investments, Charles Bitler, Randall Blank, & Michael & Deborah Reinking petition to amend one land-use variance for mini/self-storage garages. Request is to amend the variance from “as-presented” to allow flexibility for building footprints as allowed within the zoning ordinance as it existed at that time. Property is located at LN 101B Jimmerson Lk, Section 5 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-05-110-324.000/016/026/036/046/056/066/076/086/096/106/116/126/136/ 146/156/166/176/186/196/206/216/226/236-011), (OLD BUSINESS)
2. (V-10-33ABCD) Dean & Sandra Calhoun & Stoops Freightliner petition for four developmental-standard variances for a new sign. Variances are for three (3) signs along a street frontage rather than the one (1) sign allowed, to use a commercial vehicle as a business sign, for a height of thirteen (13) feet rather than the six (6) feet allowed, and for a size of three hundred fourteen (314) square feet per side rather than the thirty (30) square feet per side allowed. Property is located at 7267 N Baker, Section 14 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-14-000-021.000-006),
3. (V-10-34) Michael Thatcher petitions for one developmental-standard variance for a storage shed addition. Variance is for a road-front setback of fifteen (15) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located south of 315 LN 410 Jimmerson Lk, Section 32 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-32-120-156.000-006),
4. (V-10-35AB) Dean & Judy Bloir petition for two developmental-standard variances for a home addition. Variances are for a road-front setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required and for a lakefront setback of forty-seven (47) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required. Property is located at 2220 N 400 W, Section 8 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-08-330-130.000-011),
5. (V-10-36) David Spyker petitions for one developmental-standard variance for a new detached garage. Variance is for a road-front setback from an alleyway of five (5) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 10575 W 300 S, Section 7 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-07-210-105.000-014),
6. (SE-10-04) Ben & Mary Borntreger petition for a special exception use for a private school in an agricultural zoning district. All schools are a special exception use in agricultural zoning districts. Property is located at 4015 S 600 E, Section 14 of Otsego Twp (Map# 76-10-14-000-001.000-009),
7. (SE-10-05) Ron & Darlene Mason & Philip & Karina Nott petition for a special exception use for a public camp in an agricultural zoning district. Public camps are a special exception use in general business zoning districts. The proposed public camp will include four (4) cabins and accessory structures. Property is located at 3342 N SR 827, Section 6 of Scott Twp (Map# 76-07-06-000-027.000-016), &
8. (V-10-37) Ron & Darlene Mason & Philip & Karina Nott petition for one developmental-standard variance for a new public camp cabins. Variance is for a side-yard setback of thirty (30) feet rather than the seventy-five (75) feet required. Property is located at 3342 N SR 827, Section 6 of Scott Twp (Map# 76-07-06-000-027.000-016).
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.
V-10-29 Anthony
V-10-29 Daniel & Nancy Anthony - DENIED (1-4)
Accessory structure in a platted subdivision on a lot that is not adjacent to the home.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: The petition did not receive a majority vote for or against at the public hearing. Recordings will be made for the BZA members who were not present. The two members voted at 8:00am on Monday,May 24, 2010.
Halsey recused himself from the petition.
Accessory structure in a platted subdivision on a lot that is not adjacent to the home.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: The petition did not receive a majority vote for or against at the public hearing. Recordings will be made for the BZA members who were not present. The two members voted at 8:00am on Monday,May 24, 2010.
Halsey recused himself from the petition.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Flash Flood Warning- May 21, 2010
The National Weather Service has issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for southeastern Steuben County. The warning is in effect immediately until 4:00 am edst.
The National Weather Service issues the following recommendations:
The National Weather Service issues the following recommendations:
BE ESPECIALLY CAUTIOUS AT NIGHT WHEN IT IS HARDER TO RECOGNIZE THE
DANGERS OF FLOODING. IF FLASH FLOODING IS OBSERVED ACT QUICKLY. MOVE
UP TO HIGHER GROUND TO ESCAPE FLOOD WATERS. DO NOT STAY IN AREAS
SUBJECT TO FLOODING WHEN WATER BEGINS RISING.
TO REPORT FLOODING...HAVE THE NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY RELAY
YOUR REPORT TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST OFFICE IN
NORTHERN INDIANA.
The National Weather Service updates the Steuben County weather warning page every two to three minutes.
Notice of Request for Quotes- Yards
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Plan Commission is currently accepting quotes for occasional tall grass/weed mowing, lawn maintenance, and yard clean-up. Must be licensed in Steuben County and insured.
For more information call (260) 668-1000 x1600.
Initial review will begin on June 7, 2010.
Quotes should be delivered to: Steuben County Plan Commission, 317 S Wayne, Ste 3L, Angola, IN, 46703.
For more information call (260) 668-1000 x1600.
Initial review will begin on June 7, 2010.
Quotes should be delivered to: Steuben County Plan Commission, 317 S Wayne, Ste 3L, Angola, IN, 46703.
Steuben County Farmer's Market
The Steuben County Farmers' Market has opened for the season.
The market is held on Saturday Mornings from 8:00 am to noon in the Steuben County Community Center parking lot.
The products and produce available change from week to week as the growing season permits.
Purchasing goods at farmers' markets creates positive impacts for the local community. More information is available at the Project for Public Spaces.
The market is held on Saturday Mornings from 8:00 am to noon in the Steuben County Community Center parking lot.
The products and produce available change from week to week as the growing season permits.
Purchasing goods at farmers' markets creates positive impacts for the local community. More information is available at the Project for Public Spaces.
V-10-29 Anthony
(V-10-29) Daniel & Nancy Anthony was heard before the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday, May 7, 2010. The vote taken at that time was inconclusive (no majority for or against the petition).
Two BZA members who were not present at the hearing have received a recording for their own review. They will be at the Plan Commission Office on Monday, May 24, 2010, to vote.
Members of the public may be present, but BZA members will not hear any additional evidence.
Results of the vote will be posted here by Monday afternoon.
The Plan Commission Office is located at 317 S Wayne, Suite 3L, Angola, IN.
Two BZA members who were not present at the hearing have received a recording for their own review. They will be at the Plan Commission Office on Monday, May 24, 2010, to vote.
Members of the public may be present, but BZA members will not hear any additional evidence.
Results of the vote will be posted here by Monday afternoon.
The Plan Commission Office is located at 317 S Wayne, Suite 3L, Angola, IN.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Building Department Request for Quotes
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Steuben County, Indiana will receive sealed quotes for demolition and site restoration work as follows:
Quotes will be opened at the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners on June 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Room located at 317 S. Wayne Street, STE 2H, Angola, Indiana 46703. All quotes must be filed with the Steuben County Auditor.
By submitting a quote, each person represents that he has visited the site and is fully acquainted with existing conditions and understands the requirements of the work. He further represents that he has examined and thoroughly understands these quotes will produce the results required by said documents.
I. SCOPE OF WORK
Provide all labor, material, plant and equipment to demolish structures or partial structures as indicated below, and remove from site:
A. Remove all structures on property
1100 S 450 W (Jeffery Rodesiler)
Parcel(s) # 76-06-31-120-730.000-011 & 76-06-31-120-731.000-011
B. Remove mobile home
3940 S 800 W (Leonard & Genevieve Stafford)
Parcel # 76-12-10-330-102.000-014
C. Remove whole roof structure and deck
Lots 480 & 481 Walden Woods (John L Pack & Frank Cser)
Parcel(s) # 76-04-26-430-371.000-007 & 76-04-26-430-372.000-007
D. Remove 3-season room
Lots 314 & 315 Walden Woods (Jess Skinner)
Parcel(s) # 76-04-26-430-246.000-007
E. Remove Camper/Mobile Home
Lots 217-219 Walden Woods (Jamie L and James N Waite)
Parcel(s) #76-04-35-120-114.000-007, 76-04-35-120-115.000-007, 76-04-35-120-116.000-007
F. Remove Porch & roof structure
Lot 448 & 449 Walden Woods (John A & Debra S Campbell)
Parcel(s) #76-04-26-430-317.000-007 & 76-04-26-430-318.000-007
II. FORM OF PROPOSAL
Proposal shall be submitted on the attached form. (Please contact the Building Department for a form.)
III. DEMOLITION SHALL CONSIST OF:
A. Removal of all structural, plumbing, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and electrical materials, including footings and foundations from the site.
B. Removal of all trim, finishes, accessories and appurtenances from the project site.
C. All frames for mobile homes
D. All furniture from mobile homes
E. All appliances from mobile homes
F. Cost of dumpsters
All demolished materials shall be removed from the site and transported to an approved sanitary landfill in accordance with the requirements of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Copies of certified trip tickets or dumpster logs shall be provided to the contracting officer upon request.
IV. SITE RESTORATION SHALL INCLUDE:
A. Filling of all excavations from basements, crawl spaces, footings and foundations to the existing adjacent grades with an approved backfill material.
MATERIALS:
I. Approved Backfill Material:
100% passing through the 4” screen
50% passing the ¼” screen
0% passing the #200 screen
II. Approved Topsoil Material
None required.
V. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE PROJECT
I. Certificate of Public Liability Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 naming the County of Steuben as additionally insured.
II. Workman’s Compensation for employees
III. Certificate of Property Insurance in the amount of $100,000.00 naming the County of Steuben as additionally insured.
IV. Safety of Persons and Property:
Contractor shall take reasonable precautions for the safety of, and shall provide reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to:
A. Employees on the work or other persons who may be affected thereby;
B. Other property at the site or adjacent thereto, such as trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structures and utilities not scheduled for demolition.
VI. VALIDITY OF QUOTES
Quotes shall be valid for and not withdrawn for a period not less than fourteen (14) days.
VII. DURATION OF THE PROJECT
Demolition shall commence within five (5) working days of receipt of executed contract from the County. All demolition, removals and site restoration shall be substantially complete within thirty (30) day after receipt of contract.
VIII. CONTACT AGENCY
Questions regarding this request shall be directed to the Steuben County Department of Building Safety:
Frank Charlton
Building Commissioner
317 S. Wayne Street
STE 3H
Angola, Indiana 46779
260/668-1000 ext 1250
Quotes will be opened at the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners on June 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Room located at 317 S. Wayne Street, STE 2H, Angola, Indiana 46703. All quotes must be filed with the Steuben County Auditor.
By submitting a quote, each person represents that he has visited the site and is fully acquainted with existing conditions and understands the requirements of the work. He further represents that he has examined and thoroughly understands these quotes will produce the results required by said documents.
I. SCOPE OF WORK
Provide all labor, material, plant and equipment to demolish structures or partial structures as indicated below, and remove from site:
A. Remove all structures on property
1100 S 450 W (Jeffery Rodesiler)
Parcel(s) # 76-06-31-120-730.000-011 & 76-06-31-120-731.000-011
B. Remove mobile home
3940 S 800 W (Leonard & Genevieve Stafford)
Parcel # 76-12-10-330-102.000-014
C. Remove whole roof structure and deck
Lots 480 & 481 Walden Woods (John L Pack & Frank Cser)
Parcel(s) # 76-04-26-430-371.000-007 & 76-04-26-430-372.000-007
D. Remove 3-season room
Lots 314 & 315 Walden Woods (Jess Skinner)
Parcel(s) # 76-04-26-430-246.000-007
E. Remove Camper/Mobile Home
Lots 217-219 Walden Woods (Jamie L and James N Waite)
Parcel(s) #76-04-35-120-114.000-007, 76-04-35-120-115.000-007, 76-04-35-120-116.000-007
F. Remove Porch & roof structure
Lot 448 & 449 Walden Woods (John A & Debra S Campbell)
Parcel(s) #76-04-26-430-317.000-007 & 76-04-26-430-318.000-007
II. FORM OF PROPOSAL
Proposal shall be submitted on the attached form. (Please contact the Building Department for a form.)
III. DEMOLITION SHALL CONSIST OF:
A. Removal of all structural, plumbing, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and electrical materials, including footings and foundations from the site.
B. Removal of all trim, finishes, accessories and appurtenances from the project site.
C. All frames for mobile homes
D. All furniture from mobile homes
E. All appliances from mobile homes
F. Cost of dumpsters
All demolished materials shall be removed from the site and transported to an approved sanitary landfill in accordance with the requirements of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Copies of certified trip tickets or dumpster logs shall be provided to the contracting officer upon request.
IV. SITE RESTORATION SHALL INCLUDE:
A. Filling of all excavations from basements, crawl spaces, footings and foundations to the existing adjacent grades with an approved backfill material.
MATERIALS:
I. Approved Backfill Material:
100% passing through the 4” screen
50% passing the ¼” screen
0% passing the #200 screen
II. Approved Topsoil Material
None required.
V. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE PROJECT
I. Certificate of Public Liability Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 naming the County of Steuben as additionally insured.
II. Workman’s Compensation for employees
III. Certificate of Property Insurance in the amount of $100,000.00 naming the County of Steuben as additionally insured.
IV. Safety of Persons and Property:
Contractor shall take reasonable precautions for the safety of, and shall provide reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to:
A. Employees on the work or other persons who may be affected thereby;
B. Other property at the site or adjacent thereto, such as trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structures and utilities not scheduled for demolition.
VI. VALIDITY OF QUOTES
Quotes shall be valid for and not withdrawn for a period not less than fourteen (14) days.
VII. DURATION OF THE PROJECT
Demolition shall commence within five (5) working days of receipt of executed contract from the County. All demolition, removals and site restoration shall be substantially complete within thirty (30) day after receipt of contract.
VIII. CONTACT AGENCY
Questions regarding this request shall be directed to the Steuben County Department of Building Safety:
Frank Charlton
Building Commissioner
317 S. Wayne Street
STE 3H
Angola, Indiana 46779
260/668-1000 ext 1250
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
BZA Results- May 17, 2010
(V-10-26) Teri Payne & Tom Herbert - DENIED (1-4)
Road-front setback of six (6) inches rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition was heard as old-business after being tabled at the May 10, 2010, BZA Hearing.
(SE-10-03) Ted & Melanie Pollard, Craig Everage, & Michael Fry - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Special Exception for a used auto sales business in a general business zoning district.
Conditions: The south drive entrance from Old US 27 will be closed.
Notes: The on-site dumpster will be removed or screened.
(V-10-32A) Christopher Flick - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback of twenty-five (25) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Road-front setback is from the LN 485 Crooked Lk right-of-way to the east.
(V-10-32B) Christopher Flick - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Side-yard setback of two (2) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Side-yard setback is from the northern property line and is measured from the farthest extent of the building.
(V-10-32C) Christopher Flick - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Side-yard setback of six (6) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Side-yard setback is from the southern property line and is measured from the farthest extent of the building.
(V-10-32D) Christopher Flick - APPROVED (5-0)
A building-to-building setback of six (6) feet ten (10) inches rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Reduced building-to-building setback is from the garage to the north and is measured between the closest points of the buildings.
(V-10-32E) Christopher Flick - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Building coverage of twenty-seven (27) percent rather than the twenty (20) percent allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: None.
(V-10-23A) Donald & Lane Ross - APPROVED (5-0)
Road-front setback of eighteen (18) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Road-front setback is from South Lake Gage to the north. Project will add a second story to an existing garage that is within the required road-front setback.
Road-front setback of six (6) inches rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition was heard as old-business after being tabled at the May 10, 2010, BZA Hearing.
(SE-10-03) Ted & Melanie Pollard, Craig Everage, & Michael Fry - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Special Exception for a used auto sales business in a general business zoning district.
Conditions: The south drive entrance from Old US 27 will be closed.
Notes: The on-site dumpster will be removed or screened.
(V-10-32A) Christopher Flick - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback of twenty-five (25) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Road-front setback is from the LN 485 Crooked Lk right-of-way to the east.
(V-10-32B) Christopher Flick - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Side-yard setback of two (2) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Side-yard setback is from the northern property line and is measured from the farthest extent of the building.
(V-10-32C) Christopher Flick - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Side-yard setback of six (6) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Side-yard setback is from the southern property line and is measured from the farthest extent of the building.
(V-10-32D) Christopher Flick - APPROVED (5-0)
A building-to-building setback of six (6) feet ten (10) inches rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Reduced building-to-building setback is from the garage to the north and is measured between the closest points of the buildings.
(V-10-32E) Christopher Flick - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Building coverage of twenty-seven (27) percent rather than the twenty (20) percent allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: None.
(V-10-23A) Donald & Lane Ross - APPROVED (5-0)
Road-front setback of eighteen (18) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Road-front setback is from South Lake Gage to the north. Project will add a second story to an existing garage that is within the required road-front setback.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Plan Commission Agenda- June 2, 2010
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 2, 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-10-07) Shawn Stark & Phil Cain petition for secondary 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,
2. (P-10-08) Trevor Ferrell & James & Janet Covell petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Ferrell’s Minor Subdivision.” The proposed subdivision will create one (1) lot on two (2) acres. Property is located at 3523 S 275 E, Section 8 of Otsego Twp, Map# 76-10-08-000-015.010-009,
3. (P-10-09) Fred Forte petitions to amend the plat of Sleepy Hollow. Amendment will modify the boundaries of a common area and a lot, reducing the size of the common area by roughly one hundred (100) square feet and amend the restrictions and covenants. Plat is located at 355-400 LN 840 Snow Lk, Sections 21 & 28 of Jamestown Twp, Map# 76-03-21-440-124/125/126/127/128/129/131.000-006, 76-03-27-220-112/113/114.000-006, & 76-03-28-000-001.000-006,
4. (SE-10-04) Ben & Mary Borntreger petition for a special exception use for a private school in an agricultural zoning district. All schools are a special exception use in agricultural zoning districts. Property is located at 4015 S 600 E, Section 14 of Otsego Twp, Map# 76-10-14-000-001.000-009,
5. (SE-10-05) Ron & Darlene Mason & Philip & Karina Nott petition for a special exception use for a public camp in an agricultural zoning district. Public camps are a special exception use in general business zoning districts. The proposed public camp will include four (4) cabins and accessory structures. Property is located at 3342 N SR 827, Section 6 of Scott Twp, Map# 76-07-06-000-027.000-016, &
6. (Z-10-05) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions for a zone change of two (2) parcels measuring roughly two and one tenth (2.1) acres. Proposed zone change is from local business to environmental control. Property is located at 7992 N Silver, Section 11 & 12 of Jamestown Twp, Map# 76-03-11-000-001.000-006 & 76-03-12-000-003.010-006.
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-10-07) Shawn Stark & Phil Cain petition for secondary 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,
2. (P-10-08) Trevor Ferrell & James & Janet Covell petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Ferrell’s Minor Subdivision.” The proposed subdivision will create one (1) lot on two (2) acres. Property is located at 3523 S 275 E, Section 8 of Otsego Twp, Map# 76-10-08-000-015.010-009,
3. (P-10-09) Fred Forte petitions to amend the plat of Sleepy Hollow. Amendment will modify the boundaries of a common area and a lot, reducing the size of the common area by roughly one hundred (100) square feet and amend the restrictions and covenants. Plat is located at 355-400 LN 840 Snow Lk, Sections 21 & 28 of Jamestown Twp, Map# 76-03-21-440-124/125/126/127/128/129/131.000-006, 76-03-27-220-112/113/114.000-006, & 76-03-28-000-001.000-006,
4. (SE-10-04) Ben & Mary Borntreger petition for a special exception use for a private school in an agricultural zoning district. All schools are a special exception use in agricultural zoning districts. Property is located at 4015 S 600 E, Section 14 of Otsego Twp, Map# 76-10-14-000-001.000-009,
5. (SE-10-05) Ron & Darlene Mason & Philip & Karina Nott petition for a special exception use for a public camp in an agricultural zoning district. Public camps are a special exception use in general business zoning districts. The proposed public camp will include four (4) cabins and accessory structures. Property is located at 3342 N SR 827, Section 6 of Scott Twp, Map# 76-07-06-000-027.000-016, &
6. (Z-10-05) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions for a zone change of two (2) parcels measuring roughly two and one tenth (2.1) acres. Proposed zone change is from local business to environmental control. Property is located at 7992 N Silver, Section 11 & 12 of Jamestown Twp, Map# 76-03-11-000-001.000-006 & 76-03-12-000-003.010-006.
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.
Friday, May 14, 2010
BZA Reminder- May 17, 2010
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold a hearing on Monday, May 17, 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 staff report for the hearing is available on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
Please note that V-10-26 Payne/Herbert was tabled by the Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday, May 10, 2010, until this meeting. It will be heard as old business. The staff report for this petition is available 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 staff report for the hearing is available on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
Please note that V-10-26 Payne/Herbert was tabled by the Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday, May 10, 2010, until this meeting. It will be heard as old business. The staff report for this petition is available 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, May 13, 2010
Tornado Watch- May 13, 2010
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for much of Northeast Indiana, including Steuben County, until 9:00 pm edt on May 13, 2010.
The National Weather Service updates the Steuben County weather warning page every two to three minutes.
A tornado watch means that conditions exist which may lead to formation of tornadoes.
During a tornado watch, individuals should:
The National Weather Service updates the Steuben County weather warning page every two to three minutes.
A tornado watch means that conditions exist which may lead to formation of tornadoes.
During a tornado watch, individuals should:
- Listen to NOAA radio or to commercial radio or television newscasts for the latest information.
- Be alert for approaching storms. If you see any revolving funnel-shaped clouds, report them immediately by telephone to your local police department or sheriff's office.
- Be ready to take shelter.
Flood Watch- May 13-14, 2010
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for much of Northeast Indiana, including Steuben County, until 2:00 am on May 14, 2010.
The National Weather Service updates the Steuben County weather warning page several times an hour.
A flood watch means that conditions exist which may lead to flooding in low lying areas, around lakes, and along creeks/rivers.
More detailed information is available here.
The National Weather Service updates the Steuben County weather warning page several times an hour.
A flood watch means that conditions exist which may lead to flooding in low lying areas, around lakes, and along creeks/rivers.
More detailed information is available here.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
BZA Results- May 10, 2010
V-10-26 Teri Payne & Tom Herbert - TABLED (4-0)
Road-front setback of six (6) inches rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business at the May 17, 2010, BZA Hearing. Applicants will provide more details about the design of the proposed addition.
V-10-27 Stacy Elling - DENIED (0-4)
Building to building setback of three and six-tenths (3.6) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: None.
V-10-28 Eric & Betty Williams - APPROVED as presented (3-1)
Accessory building height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: As presented includes no living quarters, no water, and no windows.
V-10-29 Daniel & Nancy Anthony - INCONCLUSIVE VOTE
Accessory structure in a platted subdivision on a lot that is not adjacent to the home.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: The petition did not receive a majority vote for or against. Recordings will be made for the BZA members not present. They will then vote. Members of the public may be present during the voting; however, no additional evidence may be taken. Halsey recused himself from the petition.
V-10-30 Stockwell Acres - APPROVED (4-0)
Confined feeding operation road-front setback of forty-eight (48) feet rather than three hundred (300) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: This confined feeding operation had received a special exception and setback variances in 2009.
V-10-31A James & Sharon Crager - APPROVED (4-0)
Two (2) uses on a parcel rather than the one (1) use allowed.
Conditions: None.
Notes: None.
V-10-31B James & Sharon Crager - APPROVED (4-0)
Trucking business in an agricultural zoning district where that use is neither a permitted nor a special exception use.
Conditions: None.
Notes: None.
Road-front setback of six (6) inches rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business at the May 17, 2010, BZA Hearing. Applicants will provide more details about the design of the proposed addition.
V-10-27 Stacy Elling - DENIED (0-4)
Building to building setback of three and six-tenths (3.6) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: None.
V-10-28 Eric & Betty Williams - APPROVED as presented (3-1)
Accessory building height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: As presented includes no living quarters, no water, and no windows.
V-10-29 Daniel & Nancy Anthony - INCONCLUSIVE VOTE
Accessory structure in a platted subdivision on a lot that is not adjacent to the home.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: The petition did not receive a majority vote for or against. Recordings will be made for the BZA members not present. They will then vote. Members of the public may be present during the voting; however, no additional evidence may be taken. Halsey recused himself from the petition.
V-10-30 Stockwell Acres - APPROVED (4-0)
Confined feeding operation road-front setback of forty-eight (48) feet rather than three hundred (300) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: This confined feeding operation had received a special exception and setback variances in 2009.
V-10-31A James & Sharon Crager - APPROVED (4-0)
Two (2) uses on a parcel rather than the one (1) use allowed.
Conditions: None.
Notes: None.
V-10-31B James & Sharon Crager - APPROVED (4-0)
Trucking business in an agricultural zoning district where that use is neither a permitted nor a special exception use.
Conditions: None.
Notes: None.
Friday, May 7, 2010
BZA Reminder- May 10, 2010
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold a hearing on Monday, May 10, 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 staff report for the hearing is available 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 staff report for the hearing is available 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, May 6, 2010
Plan Commission Results- May 5, 2010
P-10-06 Stoy - APPROVED (7-0)
Primary approval of the minor subdivision "Nedele Farm."
Conditions: None.
Notes: Secondary approval is conducted by Plan Commission staff.
P-10-07 Stark & Cain - APPROVED conditions (7-0)
Primary approval of the major subdivision "Little Long Lake Addition."
Conditions: Health Department approval of a well & septic plan prior to secondary approval.
Notes: Secondary approval for major subdivisions is heard before the Plan Commission at a public hearing.
VPW-10-02 Cooper & Boomer - Forwarded with NO RECOMMENDATION (4-2-1)
Vacation of a public way.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Motion was to forward the petition to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners with a Favorable recommendation. That motion did not receive a majority vote of the entire Plan Commission (5 votes) so it is forwarded with no recommendation. It will be heard by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners on Monday, May 17, 2010, or Monday June 7, 2010.
SE-10-03 Pollard, Everage, & Fry - Will NOT Adversely Impact the Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
Special exception use for a used auto sales business in a general business zoning district.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the Board of Zoning Appeals and will be heard as the first agenda item at the Monday, May 17, 2010, hearing.
Primary approval of the minor subdivision "Nedele Farm."
Conditions: None.
Notes: Secondary approval is conducted by Plan Commission staff.
P-10-07 Stark & Cain - APPROVED conditions (7-0)
Primary approval of the major subdivision "Little Long Lake Addition."
Conditions: Health Department approval of a well & septic plan prior to secondary approval.
Notes: Secondary approval for major subdivisions is heard before the Plan Commission at a public hearing.
VPW-10-02 Cooper & Boomer - Forwarded with NO RECOMMENDATION (4-2-1)
Vacation of a public way.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Motion was to forward the petition to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners with a Favorable recommendation. That motion did not receive a majority vote of the entire Plan Commission (5 votes) so it is forwarded with no recommendation. It will be heard by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners on Monday, May 17, 2010, or Monday June 7, 2010.
SE-10-03 Pollard, Everage, & Fry - Will NOT Adversely Impact the Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
Special exception use for a used auto sales business in a general business zoning district.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the Board of Zoning Appeals and will be heard as the first agenda item at the Monday, May 17, 2010, hearing.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Code Enforcement Update- April 2010
Here is an update concerning the Steuben County Plan Commission's code enforcement actions. The previous update (January/February) is still available for review.
Environmental Nuisance. (Ordinance 658)
The Plan Commission has received 11 new environmental nuisance complaints in March & April, 2010. During the same period of 2009, a total of 13 new environmental nuisance complaints were received. For 2010, the Plan Commission has received a total of 13 new complaints.
The following graph shows the new environmental nuisance complaints received by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Abandoned Vehicles. (Ordinance 771)
The Plan Commission has received 11 new abandoned vehicle complaints in March & April, 2010. During the same period of 2009, a total of 3 new abandoned vehicle complaints were received. For 2010, the Plan Commission has received a total of 12 new complaints.
The following graph shows the new abandoned vehicle complaints received by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Sign Violations.
The Plan Commission has opened 14 new cases for sign violations in March & April, 2010. No tracking data is available to compare this period to the same period of 2009. For 2010, the Plan Commission has opened a total of 20 new sign violation complaints.
Prior to January 2010, sign violations were included in the "other ordinance violations" category. It was created as its own category to improve tracking abilities. These numbers do not include temporary signs that have been removed.
The following graph shows the sign violation cases opened by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2010.
Other Ordinance Violations.
The Plan Commission has opened 8 new cases for other ordinance violations in March & April, 2010. During the same period of 2009, a total of 18 new cases were opened. For 2010, the Plan Commission has opened a total of 26 new complaints.
The most typical "other ordinance" violation is building without a permit. It can also include un-permitted uses of property. Starting in January 2010, the Plan Commission began a separate tracking category for illegal signs/signs installed without a permit. Previously, signs had been included in this category.
The following graph shows the new other ordinance violation cases opened by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Resolved Violations.
The Plan Commission has closed 29 violation cases in March & April, 2010. During the same period in 2009, a total of 18 open cases were closed. For 2010, the Plan Commission has resolved a total of 107 violation cases.
Reforms are underway that will reduce the length of time that complaints are open to no more than 90 days. We are pleased to note that since January 2009, the Plan Commission has closed more cases than it received in 11 of the 16 months.
The following graph shows the cases closed by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Environmental Nuisance. (Ordinance 658)
The Plan Commission has received 11 new environmental nuisance complaints in March & April, 2010. During the same period of 2009, a total of 13 new environmental nuisance complaints were received. For 2010, the Plan Commission has received a total of 13 new complaints.
The following graph shows the new environmental nuisance complaints received by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Abandoned Vehicles. (Ordinance 771)
The Plan Commission has received 11 new abandoned vehicle complaints in March & April, 2010. During the same period of 2009, a total of 3 new abandoned vehicle complaints were received. For 2010, the Plan Commission has received a total of 12 new complaints.
The following graph shows the new abandoned vehicle complaints received by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Sign Violations.
The Plan Commission has opened 14 new cases for sign violations in March & April, 2010. No tracking data is available to compare this period to the same period of 2009. For 2010, the Plan Commission has opened a total of 20 new sign violation complaints.
Prior to January 2010, sign violations were included in the "other ordinance violations" category. It was created as its own category to improve tracking abilities. These numbers do not include temporary signs that have been removed.
The following graph shows the sign violation cases opened by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2010.
Other Ordinance Violations.
The Plan Commission has opened 8 new cases for other ordinance violations in March & April, 2010. During the same period of 2009, a total of 18 new cases were opened. For 2010, the Plan Commission has opened a total of 26 new complaints.
The most typical "other ordinance" violation is building without a permit. It can also include un-permitted uses of property. Starting in January 2010, the Plan Commission began a separate tracking category for illegal signs/signs installed without a permit. Previously, signs had been included in this category.
The following graph shows the new other ordinance violation cases opened by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Resolved Violations.
The Plan Commission has closed 29 violation cases in March & April, 2010. During the same period in 2009, a total of 18 open cases were closed. For 2010, the Plan Commission has resolved a total of 107 violation cases.
Reforms are underway that will reduce the length of time that complaints are open to no more than 90 days. We are pleased to note that since January 2009, the Plan Commission has closed more cases than it received in 11 of the 16 months.
The following graph shows the cases closed by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Monday, May 3, 2010
BZA Staff Reports- May 10/17, 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 10, 2010, Board of Zoning Appeals Staff Report from the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS.
You may view or download the May 17, 2010, Board of Zoning Appeals 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 Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing.
You may view or download the May 10, 2010, Board of Zoning Appeals Staff Report from the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS.
You may view or download the May 17, 2010, Board of Zoning Appeals 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 Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing.
BANI Newsletter- May 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.
Signs are one of the many structures addressed in the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance. Regulating signs is common to most zoning ordinances because it is important both for ensuring public safety and for maintaining community character. During a recent survey of Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals members, improving the appearance and image of the community ranked as the third highest priority of the goals outlined in the Steuben County Comprehensive Plan.
Because of a large number of violations and the need for improvement in this area, the Plan Commission has started looking more closely at signs. While the current regulations are almost exactly the same as those in the original zoning ordinance from the early 1970s, the Plan Commission has failed to enforce them. In this article, we will explore some of the sign regulations that are most important to the building community.
All permanent signs, including billboards, wall signs, ground signs, etc., within the Steuben County Plan Commission’s jurisdiction require a sign permit. A plan is required, and the process is similar to receiving an improvement location permit. There is, however, an additional, specialized application form is required because signs have different criteria than other structures. These forms are available at the Plan Commission Office or by email, upon request.
Believe it or not, there are some signs that do not require permits. That’s right; there are some temporary signs that do not require a permit! Some examples include construction signs, real estate signs, and development signs.
There are still some guidelines for where these signs may be located and how big they can be. All temporary signs should be located at least 10 feet from the right-of-way and outside a safety triangle. This area is a triangle at intersections, measuring 25 feet along the right-of ways.
Construction signs may be up to 64 square feet in size and 15 feet high. One sign may be installed on each street frontage. They need to be removed within 30 days after a certificate of occupancy has been issued.
Real estate signs may be up to 8 square feet in size and 6 feet high. One sign may be installed on each street frontage. They need to be removed within 15 days of closing.
Development signs may be up to 32 square feet in size and 8 feet high. One sign may be installed on each street frontage. They need to be removed within 7 days after the units have been sold.
The Steuben County Zoning Ordinance does not allow off-premise signs (except for billboards along interstates). For example, all real estate signs need to be located on the property being sold.
More details about sign regulations can be found in Chapter 14 of the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance. Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission Office if you have any questions.
Signs are one of the many structures addressed in the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance. Regulating signs is common to most zoning ordinances because it is important both for ensuring public safety and for maintaining community character. During a recent survey of Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals members, improving the appearance and image of the community ranked as the third highest priority of the goals outlined in the Steuben County Comprehensive Plan.
Because of a large number of violations and the need for improvement in this area, the Plan Commission has started looking more closely at signs. While the current regulations are almost exactly the same as those in the original zoning ordinance from the early 1970s, the Plan Commission has failed to enforce them. In this article, we will explore some of the sign regulations that are most important to the building community.
All permanent signs, including billboards, wall signs, ground signs, etc., within the Steuben County Plan Commission’s jurisdiction require a sign permit. A plan is required, and the process is similar to receiving an improvement location permit. There is, however, an additional, specialized application form is required because signs have different criteria than other structures. These forms are available at the Plan Commission Office or by email, upon request.
Believe it or not, there are some signs that do not require permits. That’s right; there are some temporary signs that do not require a permit! Some examples include construction signs, real estate signs, and development signs.
There are still some guidelines for where these signs may be located and how big they can be. All temporary signs should be located at least 10 feet from the right-of-way and outside a safety triangle. This area is a triangle at intersections, measuring 25 feet along the right-of ways.
Construction signs may be up to 64 square feet in size and 15 feet high. One sign may be installed on each street frontage. They need to be removed within 30 days after a certificate of occupancy has been issued.
Real estate signs may be up to 8 square feet in size and 6 feet high. One sign may be installed on each street frontage. They need to be removed within 15 days of closing.
Development signs may be up to 32 square feet in size and 8 feet high. One sign may be installed on each street frontage. They need to be removed within 7 days after the units have been sold.
The Steuben County Zoning Ordinance does not allow off-premise signs (except for billboards along interstates). For example, all real estate signs need to be located on the property being sold.
More details about sign regulations can be found in Chapter 14 of the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance. Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission Office if you have any questions.
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