Have a safe and fun holiday everybody!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Office Closing- July 5, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission and the Steuben County Offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2010, in observance of Independence Day.
Have a safe and fun holiday everybody!
Have a safe and fun holiday everybody!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Calendar for July 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at 9:00am.
Lakes Advisory Board Meeting
Presbyterian Chapel of the Lakes
Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at 7:00pm.
Plan Commission Hearing
Multi-purpose Room, Steuben County Community Center
5 New Agenda Items
Agenda on GIS “Home Page”, Agenda on Weblog
Plan Commission Staff Report
Hearing is open to the public.
Webcast/Recording (pending technical issues)
Friday, July 9, 2010, at 4:00pm.
August Hearing Sign-Up Deadline
Steuben County Plan Commission Office
Notes: All applications must be complete at time of submission.
Monday, July 12, 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
BZA Staff Report
Hearing is open to the public.
Webcast/Recording
Thursday, July 29 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, July 30 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, July 7, 2010, at 7:00pm.
Plan Commission Hearing
Multi-purpose Room, Steuben County Community Center
5 New Agenda Items
Agenda on GIS “Home Page”, Agenda on Weblog
Plan Commission Staff Report
Hearing is open to the public.
Webcast/Recording (pending technical issues)
Friday, July 9, 2010, at 4:00pm.
August Hearing Sign-Up Deadline
Steuben County Plan Commission Office
Notes: All applications must be complete at time of submission.
Monday, July 12, 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
BZA Staff Report
Hearing is open to the public.
Webcast/Recording
Thursday, July 29 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, July 30 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.
Monday, June 28, 2010
BZA Agenda- July 12, 2010
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on July 12, 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-10-33AB) Dean & Sandra Calhoun & Stoops Freightliner petition for two developmental-standard variances for a new sign. Variances are for a height of twenty (20) feet rather than the six (6) feet allowed and for a size of two hundred eighty-two (282) 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),
2. (V-10-41) William & Annette Blosser petition for one post-construction, developmental-standard variance for an accessory building addition. Variance is for a building coverage of fifty-four (54) percent rather than the thirty-five (35) percent allowed. Property is located at 1120 LN 180 Turkey Lake, Section 18 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-18-120-115.000-014),
3. (V-10-42) Phillip Carpenter petitions for one developmental-standard variance for an attached garage addition. Variance is for road-front setback of six and six tenths (6.6) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 155 LN 350A Big Otter Lk, Section 27 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-27-110-206.000-006),
4. (V-10-43) Albert & Tammra Goodwin & Tim Troxell petition for one developmental-standard variance for a new home. Variance is for a road-front setback of nineteen (19) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 15 LN 101 W Otter Lk, Section 20 of Jackson Twp (Map# 76-05-20-440-201.000-005),
5. (V-10-44) Darryl Engel petitions for one developmental-standard variance for an attached garage. Variance is for a road-front setback of nineteen (19) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 320 LN 105 Turkey Lk, Section 7 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-07-210-411.000-014), &
6. (SE-10-06) The Coast, LLC & Tom Clausen petition for a special exception use for a marina in a Lake Residential zoning district. A marina is considered a special exception use in lake residential zoning district. Property is located at 3108 N Bay View Road, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-04-440-210.000-011).
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-10-33AB) Dean & Sandra Calhoun & Stoops Freightliner petition for two developmental-standard variances for a new sign. Variances are for a height of twenty (20) feet rather than the six (6) feet allowed and for a size of two hundred eighty-two (282) 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),
2. (V-10-41) William & Annette Blosser petition for one post-construction, developmental-standard variance for an accessory building addition. Variance is for a building coverage of fifty-four (54) percent rather than the thirty-five (35) percent allowed. Property is located at 1120 LN 180 Turkey Lake, Section 18 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-18-120-115.000-014),
3. (V-10-42) Phillip Carpenter petitions for one developmental-standard variance for an attached garage addition. Variance is for road-front setback of six and six tenths (6.6) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 155 LN 350A Big Otter Lk, Section 27 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-27-110-206.000-006),
4. (V-10-43) Albert & Tammra Goodwin & Tim Troxell petition for one developmental-standard variance for a new home. Variance is for a road-front setback of nineteen (19) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 15 LN 101 W Otter Lk, Section 20 of Jackson Twp (Map# 76-05-20-440-201.000-005),
5. (V-10-44) Darryl Engel petitions for one developmental-standard variance for an attached garage. Variance is for a road-front setback of nineteen (19) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 320 LN 105 Turkey Lk, Section 7 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-07-210-411.000-014), &
6. (SE-10-06) The Coast, LLC & Tom Clausen petition for a special exception use for a marina in a Lake Residential zoning district. A marina is considered a special exception use in lake residential zoning district. Property is located at 3108 N Bay View Road, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-04-440-210.000-011).
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.
July 2010 Staff Reports
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 July 7, 2010, Plan Commission Staff Report from the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS.
You may view or download the July 12, 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 Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals Hearings.
You may view or download the July 7, 2010, Plan Commission Staff Report from the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS.
You may view or download the July 12, 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 Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals Hearings.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Report of Collections- June 14/24, 2010
Following is the Steuben County Plan Commission Report of Collections for the period: June 10, 2010, to June 24, 2010. Collections are turned over to the Steuben County Auditor.
Notes: Collections turned in on June 25, 2010.
| DESCRIPTION | THIS PERIOD | YEAR TO DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Improvement Location Permits | $1,200.00 | $7,325.00 |
| Sign Location Permits | $60.00 | $752.00 |
| Fences/Retaining Walls | $20.00 | $240.00 |
| Special Meeting | $0.00 | $900.00 |
| Variance Applications | $300.00 | $6,900.00 |
| Special Exceptions | $150.00 | $750.00 |
| Zone Chane Applications | $0.00 | $790.00 |
| Vacations | $0.00 | $1,00.00 |
| Subdivision Applications | $0.00 | $3,360.00 |
| Planned Unit Developments | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Legal Ads | $40.00 | $600.00 |
| Copying/Postage | $150.00 | $2,548.20 |
| Copy of Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Lake Map Directory | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Fines | $200.00 | $1,630.00 |
| TOTAL AMOUNT COLLECTED | $2,120.00 | $26,795.20 |
Notes: Collections turned in on June 25, 2010.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Site Survey Reminder- June 24/25, 2010
Steuben County Plan Commission members will conduct a site survey on Thursday, June 24, 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, June 25, 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, June 25, 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.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Staff Training
Two members of the Plan Commission Staff, Assistant Plan Director Vina Conti and Code Enforcement Technical Scott Essenberg, have completed the Michigan Citizen Planner training program.
(There is no equivalent program in Indiana at this time.)
The Michigan Citizen Planner program was developed by the Michigan State University Extension and administered by the MSU Land Policy Institute.
The program is available to all of those interested in planning and land use. It can be taken in a classroom setting or as an online course.
Congratulations to Conti and Essenberg!
(There is no equivalent program in Indiana at this time.)
The Michigan Citizen Planner program was developed by the Michigan State University Extension and administered by the MSU Land Policy Institute.
The program is available to all of those interested in planning and land use. It can be taken in a classroom setting or as an online course.
Congratulations to Conti and Essenberg!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Plan Commission Agenda- July 7, 2010
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, July 7, 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. (SE-10-06) The Coast, LLC & Tom Clausen petition for a special exception use for a Marina in a Lake Residential zoning district. A marina is considered a Special Exception Use in Lake Residential zoning districts. Property is located at 3108 N Bay View Road, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-04-440-210.000-011),
2. (Z-10-06) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 1 thru 18 and Common Areas B, C, & D of Crooked Lake Beach Club. Proposed zone change is from Agricultural to Residence-1. Property is located at 4770 W Orland Rd, Section 6 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-06-210-101/102/103/104/105/106/107.000-011, 76-06-06-210-108/109/110/111/112.000-011; 76-06-06-220-113/114/115/116/117.000-011, 76-06-06-230-118/119.000-011),
3. (Z-10-07) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 19 thru 36 and Common Areas A & G of Crooked Lake Beach Club Phase 2. Proposed zone change is from Agricultural to Residence-2. Property is located at N 485 W, Section 6 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-06-220/219/220/221/222/223/224/225/226/227/228/229/230/231/232/233/234/235/236/237.000-011),
4. Members of the Steuben County Board of Commissioners will discuss planning and zoning related issues with the Plan Commission, &
5. Discussion of a proposed sign compliance program and integrated sign program. No vote will take place at this time.
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. (SE-10-06) The Coast, LLC & Tom Clausen petition for a special exception use for a Marina in a Lake Residential zoning district. A marina is considered a Special Exception Use in Lake Residential zoning districts. Property is located at 3108 N Bay View Road, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-04-440-210.000-011),
2. (Z-10-06) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 1 thru 18 and Common Areas B, C, & D of Crooked Lake Beach Club. Proposed zone change is from Agricultural to Residence-1. Property is located at 4770 W Orland Rd, Section 6 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-06-210-101/102/103/104/105/106/107.000-011, 76-06-06-210-108/109/110/111/112.000-011; 76-06-06-220-113/114/115/116/117.000-011, 76-06-06-230-118/119.000-011),
3. (Z-10-07) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 19 thru 36 and Common Areas A & G of Crooked Lake Beach Club Phase 2. Proposed zone change is from Agricultural to Residence-2. Property is located at N 485 W, Section 6 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-06-220/219/220/221/222/223/224/225/226/227/228/229/230/231/232/233/234/235/236/237.000-011),
4. Members of the Steuben County Board of Commissioners will discuss planning and zoning related issues with the Plan Commission, &
5. Discussion of a proposed sign compliance program and integrated sign program. No vote will take place at this time.
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.
County Commissioners Results- June 21, 2010
The following items were heard by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners at their meeting on Monday, June 21, 2010.
(Z-10-05) Steuben County Plan Commission - APPROVED (First Reading)
Zone change from Local Business to Environmental Control.
First Reading- June 21, 2010
The County Commissioners gave approval for the Plan Commission to spend $1,000 - $1,500 from its code enforcement fund to clean 10 yards.
The County Commissioners approved a reduced fee of $225 for a vacation of several lots in Snow Lake Park Subdivision that are overlapped by Sleepy Hollow Subdivision.
The County Commissioners approved, in concept, the Plan Commission developing an unpaid summer internship. The Plan Commission will develop an internship description to present to at their next meeting.
(Z-10-05) Steuben County Plan Commission - APPROVED (First Reading)
Zone change from Local Business to Environmental Control.
First Reading- June 21, 2010
The County Commissioners gave approval for the Plan Commission to spend $1,000 - $1,500 from its code enforcement fund to clean 10 yards.
The County Commissioners approved a reduced fee of $225 for a vacation of several lots in Snow Lake Park Subdivision that are overlapped by Sleepy Hollow Subdivision.
The County Commissioners approved, in concept, the Plan Commission developing an unpaid summer internship. The Plan Commission will develop an internship description to present to at their next meeting.
Code Enforcement Tear-Downs Update
The tear-downs scheduled for today, Monday, June 21, 2010, have been delayed for several days.
We will broadcast the tear-downs when they take place.
We will broadcast the tear-downs when they take place.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Code Enforcement Tear-Downs- June 21, 2010
The Steuben County Building Department will be conducting tear-downs of several unsafe properties. The tear-downs are scheduled to take place on Monday, June 21, 2010.
If technical issues allow, the tear-downs will be broadcast on the Steuben County Plan Commission special events webstream. The video will also be available for later viewing.
Streaming .TV shows by Ustream
If technical issues allow, the tear-downs will be broadcast on the Steuben County Plan Commission special events webstream. The video will also be available for later viewing.
Streaming .TV shows by Ustream
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Land-Use Video Seminar Reminder- June 17, 2010
This is just a reminder that the Steuben County Plan Commission and the Steuben County Purdue Extension will host a land-use video seminar on Thursday, June 17, 2010, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the basement of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S Wayne, Angola, IN.
More information about this event is located in a earlier blog entry.
More information about this event is located in a earlier blog entry.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
BZA Results- June 14, 2010
V-10-17 William & Constance Carroll - AMENDED with conditions (4-0)
An amendment to an approved variance to allow for a change to the drainage plan.
Conditions: Getz property is granted rights to access Carroll property to clean-out drain tile.
Notes: Only four BZA members were seated for the vote. Request was considered as old business because it had originally been approved in March 2010.
V-10-38 Brenda Doden - APPROVED with conditions (3-2)
Height of four (4) stories rather than the three (3) stories allowed for a new, single-family home.
Conditions: Residential use only.
Notes: Home will be located on several properties.
V-10-39 Jay & Connie Heckler - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Side-yard setback of one (1) foot rather than the five (5) feet required for a deck addition.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Deck to remain uncovered.
V-10-40A Steven Bennet - APPROVED as presented (4-1)
Plumbing for water in a detached, accessory building.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Water will be through a frost-free fixture.
V-10-40B Steven Bennet - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Accessory structure height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: No living quarters can be installed in the building.
Monday, June 14, 2010
County Phone System- June 14, 2010
The Steuben County phone system is currently down. If you wish to contact the Plan Commission before the system is restored, please use email or come to our office.
Update:
The phones appear to be working again. Thanks for your patience.
Update:
The phones appear to be working again. Thanks for your patience.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Land-Use Video Seminar- June 17, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission and Steuben County Purdue Extension will host a Purdue Extension video seminar on Thursday, June 17, 2010, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The topic for this seminar is “Healthier Communities through Planning.”
The interactive program will focus on how communities can support healthier lifestyles for their residents by implementing various design criteria, ordinances, and policies. Background information and stories from communities already involved is this area will be shared. The economic impact of these “healthy” land-use policies will also be explored.
Kim Irwin of Health by Design will be the main presenter.
The video seminar is free and open to all local officials and the general public. Refreshments will be provided.
The video seminar will take place in the Steuben County Purdue Extension conference room in the basement of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN.
Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission at 260 668.1000 x1600 or the Steuben County Purdue Extension at 260 668.1000 x1400 with any questions or to reserve your space.
The interactive program will focus on how communities can support healthier lifestyles for their residents by implementing various design criteria, ordinances, and policies. Background information and stories from communities already involved is this area will be shared. The economic impact of these “healthy” land-use policies will also be explored.
Kim Irwin of Health by Design will be the main presenter.
The video seminar is free and open to all local officials and the general public. Refreshments will be provided.
The video seminar will take place in the Steuben County Purdue Extension conference room in the basement of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN.
Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission at 260 668.1000 x1600 or the Steuben County Purdue Extension at 260 668.1000 x1400 with any questions or to reserve your space.
County Commissioners- June 21, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission has the following business before the Steuben County Commissioners on Monday, June 21, 2010.
8:45 am
Z-10-05 (Steuben County Plan Commission)
*Item may be heard slightly earlier or later than the above time.
The Plan Commission may also be asking for County Commissioners to spend money from the Plan Commission's "Code Enforcement" fund to conduct yard clean-ups.
If time allows, the Plan Commission may discuss a potential project with the County Commissioners.
8:45 am
Z-10-05 (Steuben County Plan Commission)
*Item may be heard slightly earlier or later than the above time.
The Plan Commission may also be asking for County Commissioners to spend money from the Plan Commission's "Code Enforcement" fund to conduct yard clean-ups.
If time allows, the Plan Commission may discuss a potential project with the County Commissioners.
Friday, June 11, 2010
County Commissioners Results- June 7, 2010
The following item was heard by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners at their meeting on Monday, June 7, 2010.
(VPW-10-02) Cooper/Boomer- APPROVED
Vacation of a twelve (12) feet wide plated walkway between 240 & 260 LN 130B Lk George.
First Reading- June 7, 2010
Second Reading- June 7, 2010
Third Reading- June 7, 2010
(VPW-10-02) Cooper/Boomer- APPROVED
Vacation of a twelve (12) feet wide plated walkway between 240 & 260 LN 130B Lk George.
First Reading- June 7, 2010
Second Reading- June 7, 2010
Third Reading- June 7, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
BZA Reminder- June 14, 2010
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold a hearing on Monday, June 14, 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
Demographics/Fun Map
The Brookings Institute has created an interactive map exploring different population characteristics across the United States from 2000 through 2008.
Go to the map.
Go to the map.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
BZA Results- June 7, 2010
Due to upgrades with the Steuben County computer networks, we were unable to broadcast the June 7, 2010, BZA hearing. We apologize for this. Audio recordings are available upon request, and we will try to upload an audio copy to the ustream website. Thank you for your patience as we work to bring you enhanced services.
(V-09-45) James & Judith McKinley, BAT Investments, Charles Bitler, Randall Blank, & Michael & Deborah Reinking - APPROVED as presented (4-1)
Amend an approved variance from “as-presented” to allow flexibility for building footprints as allowed within the zoning ordinance as it existed at that time
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Applicant requested flexibility to install larger mini/self-storage garages than were originally presented. The proposed changes meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance as it existed at that time but the land-use variance required the project to be built "as-presented."
(V-10-33ABCD) Dean & Sandra Calhoun & Stoops Freightliner - TABLED until July (5-0)
A) Three (3) signs along a street frontage rather than the one (1) sign allowed.
B) To use a commercial vehicle as a business sign
C) Sign height of thirteen (13) feet rather than the six (6) feet allowed.
D) Sign area of three hundred fourteen (314) square feet per side rather than the thirty (30) square feet per side allowed
Conditions: n/a
Notes: Applicant requested the petition be tabled until next month to prepare changes to the proposed sign.
(V-10-34) Michael Thatcher - APPROVED (5-0)
Road-front setback of fifteen (15) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required
Conditions: None.
Notes: Setback is for an addition to an existing detached garage.
(V-10-35A) Dean & Judy Bloir - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Proposed road-front setback is greater than the road-front setback of the previous garage.
(V-10-35B) Dean & Judy Bloir - APPROVED (5-0)
Lakefront setback of forty-seven (47) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Property is bordered on the west by 400 W. This results in a default road-front setback of 50 feet because there are no adjacent dwellings on this side.
(V-10-36) David Spyker - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback from an alleyway of five (5) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: None.
(SE-10-04) Ben & Mary Borntreger - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Special exception use for a private school in an agricultural zoning district.
Conditions: Proposed school must comply with a buffer plan approved by the Plan Director.
Notes: None.
(SE-10-05) Ron & Darlene Mason & Philip & Karina Nott - APPROVED as presented with conditions (3-1)
Special exception use for a public camp in an agricultural zoning district.
Conditions: 1) Cabins must be removed within 180 days if the proposed use is terminated. 2) Maximum of five (5) fire pits in locations approved by the Plan Director. 3)As presented.
Notes: The Plan Director will consult with fire officials concerning fire pit location. Stroh recused himself from this petition.
(V-10-37) Ron & Darlene Mason & Philip & Karina Nott - APPROVED as presented with conditions (3-1)
Side-yard setback of thirty (30) feet rather than the seventy-five (75) feet required.
Conditions: 1) Cabins must be removed within 180 days if the proposed use is terminated. 2) Maximum of five (5) fire pits in locations approved by the Plan Director. 3)As presented.
Notes: Public camps require a 75 feet side-yard setback. Stroh recused himself from this petition.
(V-09-45) James & Judith McKinley, BAT Investments, Charles Bitler, Randall Blank, & Michael & Deborah Reinking - APPROVED as presented (4-1)
Amend an approved variance from “as-presented” to allow flexibility for building footprints as allowed within the zoning ordinance as it existed at that time
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Applicant requested flexibility to install larger mini/self-storage garages than were originally presented. The proposed changes meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance as it existed at that time but the land-use variance required the project to be built "as-presented."
(V-10-33ABCD) Dean & Sandra Calhoun & Stoops Freightliner - TABLED until July (5-0)
A) Three (3) signs along a street frontage rather than the one (1) sign allowed.
B) To use a commercial vehicle as a business sign
C) Sign height of thirteen (13) feet rather than the six (6) feet allowed.
D) Sign area of three hundred fourteen (314) square feet per side rather than the thirty (30) square feet per side allowed
Conditions: n/a
Notes: Applicant requested the petition be tabled until next month to prepare changes to the proposed sign.
(V-10-34) Michael Thatcher - APPROVED (5-0)
Road-front setback of fifteen (15) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required
Conditions: None.
Notes: Setback is for an addition to an existing detached garage.
(V-10-35A) Dean & Judy Bloir - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Proposed road-front setback is greater than the road-front setback of the previous garage.
(V-10-35B) Dean & Judy Bloir - APPROVED (5-0)
Lakefront setback of forty-seven (47) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Property is bordered on the west by 400 W. This results in a default road-front setback of 50 feet because there are no adjacent dwellings on this side.
(V-10-36) David Spyker - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback from an alleyway of five (5) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: None.
(SE-10-04) Ben & Mary Borntreger - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Special exception use for a private school in an agricultural zoning district.
Conditions: Proposed school must comply with a buffer plan approved by the Plan Director.
Notes: None.
(SE-10-05) Ron & Darlene Mason & Philip & Karina Nott - APPROVED as presented with conditions (3-1)
Special exception use for a public camp in an agricultural zoning district.
Conditions: 1) Cabins must be removed within 180 days if the proposed use is terminated. 2) Maximum of five (5) fire pits in locations approved by the Plan Director. 3)As presented.
Notes: The Plan Director will consult with fire officials concerning fire pit location. Stroh recused himself from this petition.
(V-10-37) Ron & Darlene Mason & Philip & Karina Nott - APPROVED as presented with conditions (3-1)
Side-yard setback of thirty (30) feet rather than the seventy-five (75) feet required.
Conditions: 1) Cabins must be removed within 180 days if the proposed use is terminated. 2) Maximum of five (5) fire pits in locations approved by the Plan Director. 3)As presented.
Notes: Public camps require a 75 feet side-yard setback. Stroh recused himself from this petition.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
BANI Newsletter- June 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.
There was a lot of buzz and phone calls in the end of April this year when the Steuben County Board of Commissioners approved A-10-03, an amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance.
The headline in the paper was “County to Prohibit Post-Construction Variances.” It can be easy to misinterpret this headline as meaning the County intends to prohibit post-construction buildings (pole barns). That is not the case.
Let’s clear up any potential confusion.
The amendment added two more decision criteria that Board of Zoning Appeals members consider when determining whether or not to approve a developmental standard variance. These are typically variances for reduced setbacks, for increased height, or reduced building/impermeable coverage.
Here are the two additional criteria:
(6) The need for the variance is not the result of actions of the property owner, previous owners, or their agents.
(7) The variance requested is the minimum necessary to mitigate an unnecessary hardship.
The first addition is often referred to as a “self-created hardship” clause. For example, if you build a deck where it shouldn’t be, you are the one responsible for creating the hardship. When this amendment becomes effective, the Steuben County BZA will not be able to approve any post-construction variance. The only remedy will be to remove the structure and then to apply for the necessary variance(s).
The second addition is often referred to as a “minimum necessary relief” clause. Variances exist to allow use of property when the strict application of the zoning ordinance is equivalent to the government taking the property through eminent domain. A variance relieves this situation by allowing for use of the property. This clause means that the variance asked for is the smallest variance necessary for the property to be considered useable.
The Plan Commission Office requested that this amendment have a delayed effective date. The County Commissioners agreed; the above amendment will become effective on Tuesday, August 17, 2010.
If you know of any projects which did not receive permits and may require a variance to be legal, please let them know to contact the Plan Commission quickly!
Please contact Steuben County Plan Commission Office if you have any further questions on this or any other planning or zoning issue.
There was a lot of buzz and phone calls in the end of April this year when the Steuben County Board of Commissioners approved A-10-03, an amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance.
The headline in the paper was “County to Prohibit Post-Construction Variances.” It can be easy to misinterpret this headline as meaning the County intends to prohibit post-construction buildings (pole barns). That is not the case.
Let’s clear up any potential confusion.
The amendment added two more decision criteria that Board of Zoning Appeals members consider when determining whether or not to approve a developmental standard variance. These are typically variances for reduced setbacks, for increased height, or reduced building/impermeable coverage.
Here are the two additional criteria:
(6) The need for the variance is not the result of actions of the property owner, previous owners, or their agents.
(7) The variance requested is the minimum necessary to mitigate an unnecessary hardship.
The first addition is often referred to as a “self-created hardship” clause. For example, if you build a deck where it shouldn’t be, you are the one responsible for creating the hardship. When this amendment becomes effective, the Steuben County BZA will not be able to approve any post-construction variance. The only remedy will be to remove the structure and then to apply for the necessary variance(s).
The second addition is often referred to as a “minimum necessary relief” clause. Variances exist to allow use of property when the strict application of the zoning ordinance is equivalent to the government taking the property through eminent domain. A variance relieves this situation by allowing for use of the property. This clause means that the variance asked for is the smallest variance necessary for the property to be considered useable.
The Plan Commission Office requested that this amendment have a delayed effective date. The County Commissioners agreed; the above amendment will become effective on Tuesday, August 17, 2010.
If you know of any projects which did not receive permits and may require a variance to be legal, please let them know to contact the Plan Commission quickly!
Please contact Steuben County Plan Commission Office if you have any further questions on this or any other planning or zoning issue.
Friday, June 4, 2010
County Commissioners- June 7, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission has the following business before the Steuben County Commissioners on Monday, June 7, 2010.
2:15 pm
VPW-10-02 (Cooper & Boomer)
*Item may be heard slightly earlier or later than the above times.
The Plan Commission will also be asking for County Commissioners to spend money from Plan Commission's "Code Enforcement" fund to conduct yard clean-ups.
2:15 pm
VPW-10-02 (Cooper & Boomer)
*Item may be heard slightly earlier or later than the above times.
The Plan Commission will also be asking for County Commissioners to spend money from Plan Commission's "Code Enforcement" fund to conduct yard clean-ups.
BZA Reminder- June 7, 2010
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold a hearing on Monday, June 7, 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.
The staff report for the hearing may be requested by contacting the Plan Commission by email.
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.
The staff report for the hearing may be requested by contacting the Plan Commission by email.
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
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Plan Commission Results- June 2, 2010
P-10-07 Shawn Stark & Philip Cain - APPROVED (8-0-1)
Secondary (Final) Approval of the major subdivision "Little Long Lake Addition"
Conditions: None.
Notes: Eickholtz abstained.
P-10-08 Trevor Ferrell & James & Janet Covell - APPROVED (9-0)
Primary Approval of the minor subdivision "Ferrell's Minor Subdivision"
Conditions: None.
Notes: Secondary approval of minor subdivisions is conducted by the Plan Commission Office.
P-10-09 Fred Forte - APPROVED as presented with conditions (9-0)
Amendment to the plat of Sleepy Hollow Subdivision
Conditions: 1)As presented, 2)Lots 1-3 of Snow Lake Park Subdivision to be vacated.
Notes: Amendment also includes changes to the subdivision restrictions.
SE-10-04 Ben & Mary Borntreger - Will NOT adversely impact the Steuben County Comprehensive Plan (9-0)
Special Exception for a private school in an Agricultural Zoning District
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the BZA for consideration on Monday, June 7, 2010.
SE-10-05 Ron & Darlene Mason & Philip & Karina Nott - Will NOT adversely impact the Steuben County Comprehensive Plan (6-2-1)
Special Exception use for a public camp in an Agricultural Zoning District
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the BZA for consideration on Monday, June 7, 2010. Eickholtz abstained.
Z-10-05 Steuben County Plan Commission - Forwarded with a FAVORABLE recommendation (8-0-1)
Zone change from local business to environmental control.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners. Crowl abstained.
Secondary (Final) Approval of the major subdivision "Little Long Lake Addition"
Conditions: None.
Notes: Eickholtz abstained.
P-10-08 Trevor Ferrell & James & Janet Covell - APPROVED (9-0)
Primary Approval of the minor subdivision "Ferrell's Minor Subdivision"
Conditions: None.
Notes: Secondary approval of minor subdivisions is conducted by the Plan Commission Office.
P-10-09 Fred Forte - APPROVED as presented with conditions (9-0)
Amendment to the plat of Sleepy Hollow Subdivision
Conditions: 1)As presented, 2)Lots 1-3 of Snow Lake Park Subdivision to be vacated.
Notes: Amendment also includes changes to the subdivision restrictions.
SE-10-04 Ben & Mary Borntreger - Will NOT adversely impact the Steuben County Comprehensive Plan (9-0)
Special Exception for a private school in an Agricultural Zoning District
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the BZA for consideration on Monday, June 7, 2010.
SE-10-05 Ron & Darlene Mason & Philip & Karina Nott - Will NOT adversely impact the Steuben County Comprehensive Plan (6-2-1)
Special Exception use for a public camp in an Agricultural Zoning District
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the BZA for consideration on Monday, June 7, 2010. Eickholtz abstained.
Z-10-05 Steuben County Plan Commission - Forwarded with a FAVORABLE recommendation (8-0-1)
Zone change from local business to environmental control.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners. Crowl abstained.
Plan Commission Reminder- June 2, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a hearing on Wednesday, June 2, 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 requested by contacting the Plan Commission by email.
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 requested by contacting the Plan Commission by email.
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
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