Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Calendar for December 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010, 2010, at 9:00am.
Lakes Advisory Board Meeting
Presbyterian Chapel of the Lakes
Wednesday, December 1, 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)
Friday, December 3, 2010, at 4:00pm.
January 2011 Hearing Sign-Up Deadline
Steuben County Plan Commission Office
Notes: All applications must be complete at time of submission.
Monday, December 6, 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, December 9, 2010, at 7:00pm.
Design Review Committee*
Pillar Room or Board Room, Steuben County Community Center
Meeting is open to the public.
* If necessary.
Thursday, December 30, 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, December 31, 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, November 29, 2010
BZA Staff Report- December 6, 2010
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals Staff Reports are now available online.
You may view or download the December 6, 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 review in the Plan Commission Office and at the Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing.
You may view or download the December 6, 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 review in the Plan Commission Office and at the Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing.
Plan Commission Staff Report- December 1, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission Staff Reports are now available online.
You may view or download the December 1, 2010, Plan Commission Staff Report from the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS.
You may also contact Plan Commission Staff if you would like to have a pdf copy of the Staff Report emailed to you.
As always, copies of the report are available for review in the Plan Commission Office and at the Plan Commission Hearing.
You may view or download the December 1, 2010, Plan Commission Staff Report from the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS.
You may also contact Plan Commission Staff if you would like to have a pdf copy of the Staff Report emailed to you.
As always, copies of the report are available for review in the Plan Commission Office and at the Plan Commission Hearing.
BZA Agenda- December 6, 2010 (Amended)
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on December 6, 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-10-76ABC) Ronald Smith & Jimmerson Shores Co-op Inc petition for three developmental-standard variances for a new carport. Variances are for a building-to-building setback of one (1) foot rather than the ten (10) feet required, a building-to-building setback of zero (0) foot rather than the ten (10) feet required, & a road-front setback of four (4) feet rather than the eight (8) feet required. Property is located at 5110 N 450 W, Lot 37, Section 30 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-30-000-019.000-006),
2. (V-10-77) Robert Christen petitions for one post-construction, developmental-standard variance for a detached shed. Variance is for three (3) detached, accessory structures rather than the one (1) allowed. Property is located at 2367 W Orland, Section 9 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-09-130-209/210.000-011),
3. (V-10-78) Leland Anglin, Dan Troyer, & Caps Mobile Home Park Inc petition for one post-construction, developmental-standard variance for a new deck roof. Variance is for a road-front setback of six (6) feet rather than the fifteen (15) feet required. Property is located at 3121 W Shady Side, Section 17 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-17-000-004.000-011),
4. (V-10-79AB) Shane & Rebecca Shanton petition for two developmental-standard variances for a garage addition. Variances are for a road-front setback of five & four-tenths (5.4) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required & a building-to-building setback of eight & five-tenths (8.5) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required. Property is located north of 995 LN 101 Lk of the Woods, Section 30 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-30-340-309.000-014),
5. (V-10-80ABCDEFGH) Richard & Joanne Goss & Lancia Homes petition for eight developmental-standard variances for a new, detached garage. Variances are for a height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed, a road-front setback of twenty-two & one-tenth (22.1) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a rear-yard setback of twenty-five & four-tenths (25.4) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, a side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, a building coverage of thirty-six (36) percent rather than the twenty (20) percent allowed, an impermeable coverage of fifty-six (56) percent rather than the thirty (30) percent allowed, and for plumbing for water and sewer in a detached, accessory structure. Property is located south of 6820 W South Lk Gage, Section 34 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-34-440-207.000-007), &
6. (V-10-81ABCD) David Goss & Lancia Homes petition for four developmental-standard variances for a detached garage. Variances are for a road-front setback of twenty-two & two-tenths (22.2) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a rear-yard setback of thirty-eight & four-tenths (38.4) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a side-yard setback of seventeen & five-tenths (17.5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, & a side-yard setback of seventeen & five-tenths (17.5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Property is located south of 6810 W South Lk Gage, Section 34 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-34-440-208.000-007).
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-10-76ABC) Ronald Smith & Jimmerson Shores Co-op Inc petition for three developmental-standard variances for a new carport. Variances are for a building-to-building setback of one (1) foot rather than the ten (10) feet required, a building-to-building setback of zero (0) foot rather than the ten (10) feet required, & a road-front setback of four (4) feet rather than the eight (8) feet required. Property is located at 5110 N 450 W, Lot 37, Section 30 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-30-000-019.000-006),
2. (V-10-77) Robert Christen petitions for one post-construction, developmental-standard variance for a detached shed. Variance is for three (3) detached, accessory structures rather than the one (1) allowed. Property is located at 2367 W Orland, Section 9 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-09-130-209/210.000-011),
3. (V-10-78) Leland Anglin, Dan Troyer, & Caps Mobile Home Park Inc petition for one post-construction, developmental-standard variance for a new deck roof. Variance is for a road-front setback of six (6) feet rather than the fifteen (15) feet required. Property is located at 3121 W Shady Side, Section 17 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-17-000-004.000-011),
4. (V-10-79AB) Shane & Rebecca Shanton petition for two developmental-standard variances for a garage addition. Variances are for a road-front setback of five & four-tenths (5.4) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required & a building-to-building setback of eight & five-tenths (8.5) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required. Property is located north of 995 LN 101 Lk of the Woods, Section 30 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-30-340-309.000-014),
5. (V-10-80ABCDEFGH) Richard & Joanne Goss & Lancia Homes petition for eight developmental-standard variances for a new, detached garage. Variances are for a height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed, a road-front setback of twenty-two & one-tenth (22.1) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a rear-yard setback of twenty-five & four-tenths (25.4) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, a side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, a building coverage of thirty-six (36) percent rather than the twenty (20) percent allowed, an impermeable coverage of fifty-six (56) percent rather than the thirty (30) percent allowed, and for plumbing for water and sewer in a detached, accessory structure. Property is located south of 6820 W South Lk Gage, Section 34 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-34-440-207.000-007), &
6. (V-10-81ABCD) David Goss & Lancia Homes petition for four developmental-standard variances for a detached garage. Variances are for a road-front setback of twenty-two & two-tenths (22.2) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a rear-yard setback of thirty-eight & four-tenths (38.4) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a side-yard setback of seventeen & five-tenths (17.5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, & a side-yard setback of seventeen & five-tenths (17.5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Property is located south of 6810 W South Lk Gage, Section 34 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-34-440-208.000-007).
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.
Friday, November 26, 2010
County Commissioners- December 6, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission has the following business before the Steuben County Commissioners on Monday, December 6, 2010.
1:30 pm
(Z-10-09) Steuben County Plan Commission- Zone change from Local Business (LB) to Residence-2 (R-2) for Country Meadows Subdivision.
1:45 pm
(VPW-10-06) Sandra Palmersheim- Vacation of a portion of a platted way in Lone Tree Point Subdivision.
*Items may be heard slightly earlier or later than the above time.
1:30 pm
(Z-10-09) Steuben County Plan Commission- Zone change from Local Business (LB) to Residence-2 (R-2) for Country Meadows Subdivision.
1:45 pm
(VPW-10-06) Sandra Palmersheim- Vacation of a portion of a platted way in Lone Tree Point Subdivision.
*Items may be heard slightly earlier or later than the above time.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Report of Collections- November 10/22, 2010
Following is the Steuben County Plan Commission Report of Collections for the period: November 10, 2010 to November 22, 2010. Collections are turned over to the Steuben County Auditor.
| DESCRIPTION | THIS PERIOD | YEAR TO DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Improvement Location Permits | $925.00 | $19,560.00 |
| Sign Location Permits | $0.00 | $1,861.00 |
| Fences/Retaining Walls | $10.00 | $440.00 |
| Special Meeting | $0.00 | $1,800.00 |
| Variance Applications | $1,000.00 | $14,900.00 |
| Special Exceptions | $0.00 | $1,050.00 |
| Zone Chane Applications | $0.00 | $1,160.00 |
| Vacations | $0.00 | $5,225.00 |
| Subdivision Applications | $0.00 | $5,960.00 |
| Planned Unit Developments | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Legal Ads | $10.00 | $1,160.00 |
| Copying/Postage | $50.00 | $5,252.70 |
| Copy of Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| Lake Map Directory | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Fines | $330.00 | $5,175.00 |
| Abandoned/Junk Vehicles | $0.00 | $250.00 |
| TOTAL AMOUNT COLLECTED | $2,325.00 | $63,823.70 |
Notes: Collections submitted on November 23, 2010.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Office Closing- November 25/26, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission and the Steuben County Offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 25/26, 2010, in observance of Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving and may your leftovers last until December!
Happy Thanksgiving and may your leftovers last until December!
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Planning Quote- November 21, 2010
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."
-Benjamin Franklin
-Benjamin Franklin
Saturday, November 20, 2010
BZA Agenda- December 6, 2010
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on December 6, 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-10-76ABC) Ronald Smith & Jimmerson Shores Co-op Inc petition for three developmental-standard variances for a new carport. Variances are for a building-to-building setback of one (1) foot rather than the ten (10) feet required, a building-to-building setback of zero (0) foot rather than the ten (10) feet required, & a road-front setback of four (4) feet rather than the eight (8) feet required. Property is located at 5110 N 450 W, Lot 37, Section 30 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-30-000-019.000-006),
2. (V-10-77) Robert Christen petitions for one post-construction, developmental-standard variance for a detached shed. Variance is for three (3) detached, accessory structures rather than the one (1) allowed. Property is located at 2367 W Orland, Section 9 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-09-130-209/210.000-011),
3. (V-10-78) Leland Anglin & Caps Mobile Home Park Inc petition for one post-construction, developmental-standard variance for a new deck & awning. Variance is for a road-front setback of six (6) feet rather than the fifteen (15) feet required. Property is located at 3121 W Shady Side, Section 17 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-17-000-004.000-011),
4. (V-10-79AB) Shane & Rebecca Shanton petition for two developmental-standard variances for a garage addition. Variances are for a road-front setback of five & four-tenths (5.4) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required & a building-to-building setback of eight & five-tenths (8.5) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required. Property is located north of 995 LN 101 Lk of the Woods, Section 30 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-30-340-309.000-014),
5. (V-10-80ABCDE) Richard & Joanne Goss & Lancia Homes petition for five developmental-standard variances for a new, detached garage. Variances are for a height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed, a road-front setback of twenty-two & one-tenth (22.1) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a rear-yard setback of twenty-five & four-tenths (25.4) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, & a side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Property is located south of 6820 W South Lk Gage, Section 34 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-34-440-207.000-007), &
6. (V-10-81ABCD) David Goss & Lancia Homes petition for four developmental-standard variances for a detached garage. Variances are for a road-front setback of twenty-two & two-tenths (22.2) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a rear-yard setback of thirty-eight & four-tenths (38.4) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a side-yard setback of seventeen & five-tenths (17.5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, & a side-yard setback of seventeen & five-tenths (17.5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Property is located south of 6810 W South Lk Gage, Section 34 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-34-440-208.000-007).
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-10-76ABC) Ronald Smith & Jimmerson Shores Co-op Inc petition for three developmental-standard variances for a new carport. Variances are for a building-to-building setback of one (1) foot rather than the ten (10) feet required, a building-to-building setback of zero (0) foot rather than the ten (10) feet required, & a road-front setback of four (4) feet rather than the eight (8) feet required. Property is located at 5110 N 450 W, Lot 37, Section 30 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-30-000-019.000-006),
2. (V-10-77) Robert Christen petitions for one post-construction, developmental-standard variance for a detached shed. Variance is for three (3) detached, accessory structures rather than the one (1) allowed. Property is located at 2367 W Orland, Section 9 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-09-130-209/210.000-011),
3. (V-10-78) Leland Anglin & Caps Mobile Home Park Inc petition for one post-construction, developmental-standard variance for a new deck & awning. Variance is for a road-front setback of six (6) feet rather than the fifteen (15) feet required. Property is located at 3121 W Shady Side, Section 17 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-17-000-004.000-011),
4. (V-10-79AB) Shane & Rebecca Shanton petition for two developmental-standard variances for a garage addition. Variances are for a road-front setback of five & four-tenths (5.4) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required & a building-to-building setback of eight & five-tenths (8.5) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required. Property is located north of 995 LN 101 Lk of the Woods, Section 30 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-30-340-309.000-014),
5. (V-10-80ABCDE) Richard & Joanne Goss & Lancia Homes petition for five developmental-standard variances for a new, detached garage. Variances are for a height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed, a road-front setback of twenty-two & one-tenth (22.1) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a rear-yard setback of twenty-five & four-tenths (25.4) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, & a side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Property is located south of 6820 W South Lk Gage, Section 34 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-34-440-207.000-007), &
6. (V-10-81ABCD) David Goss & Lancia Homes petition for four developmental-standard variances for a detached garage. Variances are for a road-front setback of twenty-two & two-tenths (22.2) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a rear-yard setback of thirty-eight & four-tenths (38.4) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a side-yard setback of seventeen & five-tenths (17.5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, & a side-yard setback of seventeen & five-tenths (17.5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Property is located south of 6810 W South Lk Gage, Section 34 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-34-440-208.000-007).
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.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Lakes Advisory Board Openings- November 19, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission has openings for volunteers to serve on the Lakes Advisory Board.
The Lakes Advisory Board (LAB) is a seven-member board, created to inform the Plan Commission of specific concerns or questions of affected property owners, to aid the Plan Commission in fact finding missions, to provide follow-up information to the Plan Commission concerning possible violations of the zoning ordinance or conditions of approvals, to study the subjects and problems upon request of the Plan Commission, and to report and participate in Plan Commission deliberations.
The LAB is concerned with properties located within 1,000 feet of the shore of any state-owned lake within Steuben County, properties zoned Lake Residential, and properties which drain into a creek or body of water that flows into a lake in Steuben County.
Members of the LAB are appointed by the Plan Commission for three-year terms, which would expire on December 31, 2013.
Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission at 260 668.1000 x1600 or plancommission@co.steuben.in.us to ask any questions or to volunteer.
The Lakes Advisory Board (LAB) is a seven-member board, created to inform the Plan Commission of specific concerns or questions of affected property owners, to aid the Plan Commission in fact finding missions, to provide follow-up information to the Plan Commission concerning possible violations of the zoning ordinance or conditions of approvals, to study the subjects and problems upon request of the Plan Commission, and to report and participate in Plan Commission deliberations.
The LAB is concerned with properties located within 1,000 feet of the shore of any state-owned lake within Steuben County, properties zoned Lake Residential, and properties which drain into a creek or body of water that flows into a lake in Steuben County.
Members of the LAB are appointed by the Plan Commission for three-year terms, which would expire on December 31, 2013.
Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission at 260 668.1000 x1600 or plancommission@co.steuben.in.us to ask any questions or to volunteer.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Planning Quote- November 18, 2010
“Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood, and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will never die, but long after we are gone will be a living thing, asserting itself with ever-growing insistency. Remember that our sons and grandsons are going to do things that would stagger us. Let your watchword be order and your beacon beauty. Think big.”
-Daniel Brunham
-Daniel Brunham
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Plan Commission Agenda- December 1, 2010
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 1, 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-10-18) Bradley & Carmen Shepard petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Shepard Subdivision”. The proposed subdivision will create one (1) lot measuring roughly four (4) acres. Property is located at 5863 W 250 S, Section 1 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-01-000-010.060-014),
2. (Z-10-10) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone portions of Lots 7, 8, 9, & 10 of Collins 1st Addition. Proposed zone change is from Agriculture to Lake Residential. Properties are located on the south side of LN 201 Lk Pleasant, Section 18 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-18-310-307/308/309/310.000-006),
3. (Z-10-11) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 1-15 of Collins 2nd Addition. Proposed zone change is from Agriculture to Lake Residential. Properties are located at 500-640 LN 201 Lk Pleasant & on the south side of LN 201 Lk Pleasant, Section 18 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-18-320-101/102/103/104/201/202/204/205/206/301/302/304/305/306.000-006 & 76-03-18-320-203.010-006),
4. (Z-10-12) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 159 through 176 of Lake James Estates West Section 1. Proposed zone change is from Agriculture to Residence-2. Properties are located at 220-260 & 255-295 LN 591 Lk James, 225-240 LN 587 Lk James, & 175 LN 587A Lk James, Section 29 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-29-420-101/102/103/106/107/108/109/110/111/210/211/212/213/214/215/301/302/303.000-006),
5. A presentation of code enforcement procedures and actions, &
6. Discussion of proposed ordinance amendments and fee schedule amendments. 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. (P-10-18) Bradley & Carmen Shepard petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Shepard Subdivision”. The proposed subdivision will create one (1) lot measuring roughly four (4) acres. Property is located at 5863 W 250 S, Section 1 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-01-000-010.060-014),
2. (Z-10-10) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone portions of Lots 7, 8, 9, & 10 of Collins 1st Addition. Proposed zone change is from Agriculture to Lake Residential. Properties are located on the south side of LN 201 Lk Pleasant, Section 18 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-18-310-307/308/309/310.000-006),
3. (Z-10-11) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 1-15 of Collins 2nd Addition. Proposed zone change is from Agriculture to Lake Residential. Properties are located at 500-640 LN 201 Lk Pleasant & on the south side of LN 201 Lk Pleasant, Section 18 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-18-320-101/102/103/104/201/202/204/205/206/301/302/304/305/306.000-006 & 76-03-18-320-203.010-006),
4. (Z-10-12) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 159 through 176 of Lake James Estates West Section 1. Proposed zone change is from Agriculture to Residence-2. Properties are located at 220-260 & 255-295 LN 591 Lk James, 225-240 LN 587 Lk James, & 175 LN 587A Lk James, Section 29 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-29-420-101/102/103/106/107/108/109/110/111/210/211/212/213/214/215/301/302/303.000-006),
5. A presentation of code enforcement procedures and actions, &
6. Discussion of proposed ordinance amendments and fee schedule amendments. 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.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Site Survey Reminder- November 18/19, 2010
Steuben County Plan Commission members will conduct a site survey on Thursday, November 18, 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, November 19, 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, November 19, 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 Results- November 15, 2010
V-10-69A Douglas Bryant - APPROVED with conditions as presented (3-2)
Rear-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required.
Conditions: 1)Subject to erosion-control plan approved by the Plan Director and to be in place prior to construction. 2) As presented.
Notes: Petition continued from the November 8, 2010, hearing.
V-10-69B Douglas Bryant - APPROVED with conditions as presented (5-0)
Side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: 1)Subject to erosion-control plan approved by the Plan Director and to be in place prior to construction. 2) As presented.
Notes: Petition continued from the November 8, 2010, hearing.
V-10-69C Douglas Bryant - APPROVED as presented (3-2)
Building Coverage of forty-three (43) percent rather than the twenty (20) percent allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Petition continued from the November 8, 2010, hearing.
V-10-69D Douglas Bryant - APPROVED (3-2)
Impermeable surface coverage of forty-three (43) percent rather than the thirty (30) percent allowed.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition continued from the November 8, 2010, hearing.
V-10-70A Gary & Jane Houg - DENIED (2-3)
Road-front setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition was originally heard on November 8, 2010. The vote was inconclusive (2-2).
V-10-74 Robert Stone Jr - APPROVED as presented with conditions (3-2)
Rear-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: 1)No roof or enclosure. 2)As presented.
Notes: Setback is for an uncovered, second-story deck.
V-10-75 Kevin, Kenneth, & Thomas Stoy - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: None.
AP-10-01 Larry, Donna, & Greg Christoffel - Plan Director's Decision CONFIRMED (3-1)
Appeal of Plan Director's Decision to issue a fine of $3,281.25 for ordinance violations.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Fine set at $125.00. Halsey recused himself.
Rear-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required.
Conditions: 1)Subject to erosion-control plan approved by the Plan Director and to be in place prior to construction. 2) As presented.
Notes: Petition continued from the November 8, 2010, hearing.
V-10-69B Douglas Bryant - APPROVED with conditions as presented (5-0)
Side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: 1)Subject to erosion-control plan approved by the Plan Director and to be in place prior to construction. 2) As presented.
Notes: Petition continued from the November 8, 2010, hearing.
V-10-69C Douglas Bryant - APPROVED as presented (3-2)
Building Coverage of forty-three (43) percent rather than the twenty (20) percent allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Petition continued from the November 8, 2010, hearing.
V-10-69D Douglas Bryant - APPROVED (3-2)
Impermeable surface coverage of forty-three (43) percent rather than the thirty (30) percent allowed.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition continued from the November 8, 2010, hearing.
V-10-70A Gary & Jane Houg - DENIED (2-3)
Road-front setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition was originally heard on November 8, 2010. The vote was inconclusive (2-2).
V-10-74 Robert Stone Jr - APPROVED as presented with conditions (3-2)
Rear-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: 1)No roof or enclosure. 2)As presented.
Notes: Setback is for an uncovered, second-story deck.
V-10-75 Kevin, Kenneth, & Thomas Stoy - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: None.
AP-10-01 Larry, Donna, & Greg Christoffel - Plan Director's Decision CONFIRMED (3-1)
Appeal of Plan Director's Decision to issue a fine of $3,281.25 for ordinance violations.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Fine set at $125.00. Halsey recused himself.
County Commissioners Results- November 15, 2010
The following item was heard by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners at their meeting on Monday, November 15, 2010.
(VPW-10-03) Brenda Doden- APPROVED
Vacation of a eight-foot-wide public way in Shady Nook Resort.
First Reading- November 15, 2010
Second Reading- November 15, 2010
Third Reading- November 15, 2010
(VPW-10-03) Brenda Doden- APPROVED
Vacation of a eight-foot-wide public way in Shady Nook Resort.
First Reading- November 15, 2010
Second Reading- November 15, 2010
Third Reading- November 15, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
BZA Reminder- November 15, 2010
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold a hearing on Monday, November 15, 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
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Report of Collections-October 28/November 9, 2010
Following is the Steuben County Plan Commission Report of Collections for the period: October 28 to November 9, 2010. Collections are turned over to the Steuben County Auditor.
| DESCRIPTION | THIS PERIOD | YEAR TO DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Improvement Location Permits | $900.00 | $18,635.00 |
| Sign Location Permits | $0.00 | $1,861.00 |
| Fences/Retaining Walls | $0.00 | $430.00 |
| Special Meeting | $0.00 | $1,800.00 |
| Variance Applications | $800.00 | $13,900.00 |
| Special Exceptions | $0.00 | $1,050.00 |
| Zone Chane Applications | $0.00 | $1,160.00 |
| Vacations | $0.00 | $5,225.00 |
| Subdivision Applications | $200.00 | $5,960.00 |
| Planned Unit Developments | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Legal Ads | $50.00 | $1,150.00 |
| Copying/Postage | $250.00 | $5,202.70 |
| Copy of Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| Lake Map Directory | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Fines | $225.00 | $4,845.00 |
| Abandoned/Junk Vehicles | $0.00 | $250.00 |
| TOTAL AMOUNT COLLECTED | $2,425.00 | $61,498.70 |
Notes: Collections taken on November 10, 2010.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Office Closing- November 11, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission and the Steuben County Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2010, in observance of Veterans Day.
Remember to thank a Veteran!
Remember to thank a Veteran!
BZA Results- November 8, 2010
V-10-69A Douglas Bryant - TABLED (4-0)
Rear-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business on November 15, 2010; no additional notices will be sent or published. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-69B Douglas Bryant - TABLED (4-0)
Side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business on November 15, 2010; no additional notices will be sent or published. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-69C Douglas Bryant - TABLED (4-0)
Building Coverage of forty-three (43) percent rather than the twenty (20) percent allowed.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business on November 15, 2010; no additional notices will be sent or published. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-69D Douglas Bryant - TABLED (4-0)
Impermeable surface coverage of forty-three (43) percent rather than the thirty (30) percent allowed.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business on November 15, 2010; no additional notices will be sent or published. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-70A Gary & Jane Houg - INCONCLUSIVE (2-2)
Road-front setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: A recording of the hearing will be made for the absent member of the BZA. The vote will be taken at the next meeting on November 15, 2010. No additional evidence may be presented. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-70B Gary & Jane Houg - APPROVED as presented (4-0)
Lakefront setback of forty-five (45) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Single-story, a-frame addition. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-71 Gail & Elaine Balliet - APPROVED as presented (4-0)
Building-to-building setback of seven and four-tenths (7.4) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Post-construction. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-72 Michael & Patti Graham - APPROVED as presented (4-0)
Road-front setback of seventeen and five-tenths (17.5) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Single-story addition matching the existing roof line. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-73A Harold Jr & Connie Bailey - TABLED (4-0)
Road-front setback of eleven and seven tenths (11.7) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition tabled until after zoning ordinance amendments; no certificate of occupancy may be issued until a variance is granted or the structure complies with the zoning ordinance. Post-construction. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-73B Harold Jr & Connie Bailey - APPROVED as presented with conditions (3-1)
Side-yard setback of three (3) feet rather than the five (5) feet required for a detached shed.
Conditions: 1) As presented. 2) This structure only.
Notes: Post-construction. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-73C Harold Jr & Connie Bailey - APPROVED as presented with conditions (3-1)
Rear-yard setback of six-tenths (0.6) feet rather than the five (5) feet required for a detached shed.
Conditions: 1) As presented. 2) This structure only.
Notes: Post-construction. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-73D Harold Jr & Connie Bailey - APPROVED as presented with conditions (3-1)
Building-to-building setback of seven and three-tenths (7.3) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: 1) As presented. 2) This structure only.
Notes: Post-construction. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
SE-10-08 Josh Pranger, Eric & Cara Olson, & Chad & Erin Olson - APPROVED as presented with conditions (4-0)
Special exception use for a two-family dwelling in a lake residential zoning district.
Conditions: 1) 1 parking space for each bedroom. 2)No rental in the accessory structure. 3) As presented.
Notes: Only 4 members of the BZA present.
Rear-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business on November 15, 2010; no additional notices will be sent or published. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-69B Douglas Bryant - TABLED (4-0)
Side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business on November 15, 2010; no additional notices will be sent or published. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-69C Douglas Bryant - TABLED (4-0)
Building Coverage of forty-three (43) percent rather than the twenty (20) percent allowed.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business on November 15, 2010; no additional notices will be sent or published. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-69D Douglas Bryant - TABLED (4-0)
Impermeable surface coverage of forty-three (43) percent rather than the thirty (30) percent allowed.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business on November 15, 2010; no additional notices will be sent or published. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-70A Gary & Jane Houg - INCONCLUSIVE (2-2)
Road-front setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: A recording of the hearing will be made for the absent member of the BZA. The vote will be taken at the next meeting on November 15, 2010. No additional evidence may be presented. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-70B Gary & Jane Houg - APPROVED as presented (4-0)
Lakefront setback of forty-five (45) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Single-story, a-frame addition. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-71 Gail & Elaine Balliet - APPROVED as presented (4-0)
Building-to-building setback of seven and four-tenths (7.4) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Post-construction. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-72 Michael & Patti Graham - APPROVED as presented (4-0)
Road-front setback of seventeen and five-tenths (17.5) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Single-story addition matching the existing roof line. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-73A Harold Jr & Connie Bailey - TABLED (4-0)
Road-front setback of eleven and seven tenths (11.7) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition tabled until after zoning ordinance amendments; no certificate of occupancy may be issued until a variance is granted or the structure complies with the zoning ordinance. Post-construction. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-73B Harold Jr & Connie Bailey - APPROVED as presented with conditions (3-1)
Side-yard setback of three (3) feet rather than the five (5) feet required for a detached shed.
Conditions: 1) As presented. 2) This structure only.
Notes: Post-construction. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-73C Harold Jr & Connie Bailey - APPROVED as presented with conditions (3-1)
Rear-yard setback of six-tenths (0.6) feet rather than the five (5) feet required for a detached shed.
Conditions: 1) As presented. 2) This structure only.
Notes: Post-construction. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
V-10-73D Harold Jr & Connie Bailey - APPROVED as presented with conditions (3-1)
Building-to-building setback of seven and three-tenths (7.3) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: 1) As presented. 2) This structure only.
Notes: Post-construction. Only 4 members of the BZA present.
SE-10-08 Josh Pranger, Eric & Cara Olson, & Chad & Erin Olson - APPROVED as presented with conditions (4-0)
Special exception use for a two-family dwelling in a lake residential zoning district.
Conditions: 1) 1 parking space for each bedroom. 2)No rental in the accessory structure. 3) As presented.
Notes: Only 4 members of the BZA present.
Friday, November 5, 2010
BZA Reminder- November 8, 2010
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold a hearing on Monday, November 8, 2010. The hearing will be located in the Multi-purpose Room of the Steuben Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN and will begin at 7pm.
The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog or on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
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
Code Enforcement Liens- November 5, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission recorded liens against eleven (11) properties on Friday, November 5, 2010, for unpaid code enforcement fines.
Most fines resulted from Public Environmental Nuisances, tall grass and junk.
When a code violation has been confirmed, a notice is sent to the property owner identifying the violation, the necessary steps to remedy the violation, the deadline (minimum of 10 days, typically 14 days), and the fines that will occur if the violation has not been remedied.
After the deadline has passed, the Plan Commission may contract with companies or individuals to bring the property into compliance (mowing the grass or removing junk). A bill is sent to the property owner with the cost to the Plan Commission plus an administrative fee. If the bill is not paid within 30 days, the Plan Commission may place a lien against the property.
Most fines resulted from Public Environmental Nuisances, tall grass and junk.
When a code violation has been confirmed, a notice is sent to the property owner identifying the violation, the necessary steps to remedy the violation, the deadline (minimum of 10 days, typically 14 days), and the fines that will occur if the violation has not been remedied.
After the deadline has passed, the Plan Commission may contract with companies or individuals to bring the property into compliance (mowing the grass or removing junk). A bill is sent to the property owner with the cost to the Plan Commission plus an administrative fee. If the bill is not paid within 30 days, the Plan Commission may place a lien against the property.
County Commissioners- November 15, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission has the following business before the Steuben County Commissioners on Monday, November 15, 2010.
10:45 am
(VPW-10-03) Brenda Doden- Vacation of a eight-foot-wide public way in Shady Nook Resort Subdivision.
*Items may be heard slightly earlier or later than the above time.
10:45 am
(VPW-10-03) Brenda Doden- Vacation of a eight-foot-wide public way in Shady Nook Resort Subdivision.
*Items may be heard slightly earlier or later than the above time.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
BANI Newsletter- November 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.
Happy Halloween!
In honor of this time of year, we will share some tricks and treats from the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance.
Single-family homes need to have 1 parking space for each bedroom. That’s one reason why it’s important for the Plan Commission to have building plans to examine in addition to site plans.
At-grade steps need to be set back at least 5 feet from the property line. This applies to steps of all materials.
Buildings in Lake Residential zoning districts must have gutters and drain that water to the lake.
All new residential dwellings need to have at least one deciduous tree planted in the front yard. (One tree per dwelling; a duplex would require 2 trees.) The tree can be planted in the required setback but needs to be outside of the clear-vision area. A new tree does not need to be planted if there are older trees there already.
All buildings need to be at least 10 feet away from any adjacent building. This distance is measured from the farthest edges of the buildings, usually the gutters. This standard applies to buildings on adjacent properties too. We have revised the permit application form to include this measurement. Please check to make sure your site plans show adjacent buildings if they might be close.
Steuben County does not require permits for garage sales. It does limit the total number of garage sales per property to 3 in a year. Each sale can be up to 3 days in length. A special exception is required for a longer-duration garage sale.
The height limit does not apply to chimneys, elevator bulkheads, public monuments, church spires, belfries, cupolas, or ornamental towers. Parapet walls and cornices may project up to 4 feet above the maximum building height.
Buildings damaged by fire or “Act of God” need to be repaired or removed from the property within 180 days. Nonconforming homes damaged by fire or other act of nature may be rebuilt if the existing foundation can be reused and the ground and overall square footage remains the same. If this home is in a floodplain, it would need to be rebuilt to meet the flood protection grade requirements.
When an improvement location permit is issued for a commercial or industrial property, all of the on-site lighting must be brought up to current standards.
Commercial mechanical equipment, including meters, elevator housings, tanks, hvac, etc, must be screened from public roads and adjacent properties.
Overhangs can extend up to 3 feet into the front and rear yard setbacks (excluding 5’ foot setbacks). Uncovered porches and stoops can extend up to 10 feet into the front and rear yard setbacks but cannot be closer than 20 feet to a rear property line.
A residential accessory building can be located in side yards or rear yards. If located in the side yard, it must meet the zoning district setback from the side property line. If located in the rear yard, it can be located 5 feet from the side and rear property lines, including overhangs. For lakefront properties, an accessory building can be located in the lakefront yard, but it must meet the lakefront setback and be less than 50 square feet in area. An accessory building can be located in the road-front yard of lakefront properties and can be 10 feet from the road right-of-way. Properties less than 2 acres may have 1 accessory building*; properties larger than 2 acres may have 2 accessory buildings*. (*Gazebos and agricultural accessory buildings don’t count towards this total.)
Commercial accessory buildings need to meet the same setbacks for the primary buildings.
Funeral homes are special exception uses in Agriculture, Residence-2, Residence-3, Local Business, and Accommodation Business zoning districts. The minimum area is 1 acre, and minimum width is 150 feet. An off-street vehicle assembly area needs to be provided for funeral-procession assembly.
Cemeteries are a special exception use in Agriculture and Environmental Control zoning districts and a permitted use in Local Business and General Business zoning districts. The minimum size for a cemetery is 10 acres, all setbacks are 50 feet. Additionally, zombie proof fences and gates must be installed and a zombie action plan must be approved by the Emergency Management Director prior to internments*. (*Ok, this isn’t a requirement for cemeteries, but it should be! Safety first when dealing with the un/dead.)
Now that the leaves are down, it’s time for the Plan Commission to start the ordinance amendment process. Staff have a list of items that need attention, and we have received a couple of requests from the County Commissioners. We received a lot of input from the building community last year and would welcome further involvement this year.
Happy Halloween!
In honor of this time of year, we will share some tricks and treats from the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance.
Single-family homes need to have 1 parking space for each bedroom. That’s one reason why it’s important for the Plan Commission to have building plans to examine in addition to site plans.
At-grade steps need to be set back at least 5 feet from the property line. This applies to steps of all materials.
Buildings in Lake Residential zoning districts must have gutters and drain that water to the lake.
All new residential dwellings need to have at least one deciduous tree planted in the front yard. (One tree per dwelling; a duplex would require 2 trees.) The tree can be planted in the required setback but needs to be outside of the clear-vision area. A new tree does not need to be planted if there are older trees there already.
All buildings need to be at least 10 feet away from any adjacent building. This distance is measured from the farthest edges of the buildings, usually the gutters. This standard applies to buildings on adjacent properties too. We have revised the permit application form to include this measurement. Please check to make sure your site plans show adjacent buildings if they might be close.
Steuben County does not require permits for garage sales. It does limit the total number of garage sales per property to 3 in a year. Each sale can be up to 3 days in length. A special exception is required for a longer-duration garage sale.
The height limit does not apply to chimneys, elevator bulkheads, public monuments, church spires, belfries, cupolas, or ornamental towers. Parapet walls and cornices may project up to 4 feet above the maximum building height.
Buildings damaged by fire or “Act of God” need to be repaired or removed from the property within 180 days. Nonconforming homes damaged by fire or other act of nature may be rebuilt if the existing foundation can be reused and the ground and overall square footage remains the same. If this home is in a floodplain, it would need to be rebuilt to meet the flood protection grade requirements.
When an improvement location permit is issued for a commercial or industrial property, all of the on-site lighting must be brought up to current standards.
Commercial mechanical equipment, including meters, elevator housings, tanks, hvac, etc, must be screened from public roads and adjacent properties.
Overhangs can extend up to 3 feet into the front and rear yard setbacks (excluding 5’ foot setbacks). Uncovered porches and stoops can extend up to 10 feet into the front and rear yard setbacks but cannot be closer than 20 feet to a rear property line.
A residential accessory building can be located in side yards or rear yards. If located in the side yard, it must meet the zoning district setback from the side property line. If located in the rear yard, it can be located 5 feet from the side and rear property lines, including overhangs. For lakefront properties, an accessory building can be located in the lakefront yard, but it must meet the lakefront setback and be less than 50 square feet in area. An accessory building can be located in the road-front yard of lakefront properties and can be 10 feet from the road right-of-way. Properties less than 2 acres may have 1 accessory building*; properties larger than 2 acres may have 2 accessory buildings*. (*Gazebos and agricultural accessory buildings don’t count towards this total.)
Commercial accessory buildings need to meet the same setbacks for the primary buildings.
Funeral homes are special exception uses in Agriculture, Residence-2, Residence-3, Local Business, and Accommodation Business zoning districts. The minimum area is 1 acre, and minimum width is 150 feet. An off-street vehicle assembly area needs to be provided for funeral-procession assembly.
Cemeteries are a special exception use in Agriculture and Environmental Control zoning districts and a permitted use in Local Business and General Business zoning districts. The minimum size for a cemetery is 10 acres, all setbacks are 50 feet. Additionally, zombie proof fences and gates must be installed and a zombie action plan must be approved by the Emergency Management Director prior to internments*. (*Ok, this isn’t a requirement for cemeteries, but it should be! Safety first when dealing with the un/dead.)
Now that the leaves are down, it’s time for the Plan Commission to start the ordinance amendment process. Staff have a list of items that need attention, and we have received a couple of requests from the County Commissioners. We received a lot of input from the building community last year and would welcome further involvement this year.
County Commissioners Results- November 1, 2010
The following items were heard by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners at their meeting on Monday, November 1, 2010.
(VPW-10-04) Stephen Leininger- APPROVED
Vacation of a platted way in Lone Tree Point, LN 105 Lk James.
First Reading- November 1, 2010
Second Reading- November 1, 2010
Third Reading- November 1, 2010
(VPW-10-05) Michael & Nicole Tomei- APPROVED
Vacation of a eight-foot-wide platted way in the Glenwood Addition of Glen Eden Springs.
First Reading- November 1, 2010
Second Reading- November 1, 2010
Third Reading- November 1, 2010
(VPW-10-04) Stephen Leininger- APPROVED
Vacation of a platted way in Lone Tree Point, LN 105 Lk James.
First Reading- November 1, 2010
Second Reading- November 1, 2010
Third Reading- November 1, 2010
(VPW-10-05) Michael & Nicole Tomei- APPROVED
Vacation of a eight-foot-wide platted way in the Glenwood Addition of Glen Eden Springs.
First Reading- November 1, 2010
Second Reading- November 1, 2010
Third Reading- November 1, 2010
Plan Commission Results- November 3, 2010
SE-10-08 Josh Pranger, Eric & Cara Olson, & Chad & Erin Olson - Proposed special exception WILL NOT adversely impact the Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
Special Exception Use for a two-family dwelling in a lake residential zoning district.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition will be heard by the BZA on Monday, November 8, 2010.
P-10-17 Brent Friend & Betty & Dean Goranson - APPROVED (7-0)
Primary approval of the minor subdivision "Viking Acres."
Conditions: None.
Notes: None.
VPW-10-06 Sandra Palmersheim - Forwarded with a FAVORABLE recommendation (6-0-1)
Vacation of a platted way.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition will be heard by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners. Crowl abstained.
Z-10-09 Steuben County Plan Commission - Forwarded with a FAVORABLE recommendation (6-0-1)
Zone change from Local Business to Residence-2.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Petition will be heard by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners. Crowl abstained.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Plan Commission Reminder- November 3, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a hearing on Wednesday, November 3, 2010. The hearing will be located in the Multi-purpose Room of the Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN. and will begin at 7pm.
The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog or on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The staff report for the hearing may be viewed on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS.
The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)
Free live streaming by Ustream
The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog or on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The staff report for the hearing may be viewed on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS.
The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)
Free live streaming by Ustream
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