The Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a hearing on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. 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
Monday, January 31, 2011
Calendar for February 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011, at 9:00am.
Lakes Advisory Board Meeting
Presbyterian Chapel of the Lakes
Wednesday, February 1, 2011, at 7:00pm.
Plan Commission Hearing
Multi-purpose Room, Steuben County Community Center
4 New Agenda Items
Agenda on GIS Home Page, Agenda on Weblog
Plan Commission Staff Report
Hearing is open to the public.
Webcast/Recording (pending technical issues)
Friday, February 4, 2011, at 4:00pm.
March Hearing Sign-Up Deadline
Steuben County Plan Commission Office
Notes: All applications must be complete at time of submission.
Monday, February 7, 2011, at 7:00pm.
Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing
Multi-purpose Room, Steuben County Community Center
5 New Agenda Items
Agenda on GIS Home Page, Agenda on Weblog
BZA Staff Report
Hearing is open to the public.
Webcast/Recording
Thursday, February 10, 2011, at 7:00pm.
Design Review Committee*
Pillar Room or Board Room, Steuben County Community Center
Meeting is open to the public.
* If necessary.
Thursday, February 24, 2011, 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, February 25, 2011, 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.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Report of Collections- January 11/25, 2011
Following is the Steuben County Plan Commission Report of Collections for the period: January 11, 2011, through January 25, 2011. Collections are turned over to the Steuben County Auditor.
| DESCRIPTION | THIS PERIOD | YEAR TO DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Improvement Location Permits | $450.00 | $625.00 |
| Sign Location Permits | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Fences/Retaining Walls | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Special Meeting | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Variance Applications | $100.00 | $1,050.00 |
| Special Exceptions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Zone Chane Applications | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Vacations | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Subdivision Applications | $0.00 | $50.00 |
| Planned Unit Developments | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Legal Ads | $0.00 | $60.00 |
| Copying/Postage | $0.00 | $300.00 |
| Copy of Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| Lake Map Directory | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Fines | $0.00 | $50.00 |
| Abandoned/Junk Vehicles | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TOTAL AMOUNT COLLECTED | $550.00 | $2,150.00 |
Notes: Collections turned in on January 27, 2011.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Site Survey Attendance- January 27/28, 2011
The Steuben County Plan Commission conducted a site survey on Thursday, January 27, 2011. The following Plan Commissioners were present: Brooks, Gilbert, & Schmidt.
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals conducted a site survey on Friday, January 28, 2011. The following Board Members were present: Bandelier, DeMarco, Halsey, Schmidt, & Smith.
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals conducted a site survey on Friday, January 28, 2011. The following Board Members were present: Bandelier, DeMarco, Halsey, Schmidt, & Smith.
BZA Staff Report- February 7, 2011
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals Staff Reports are now available online.
You may view or download the February 7, 2011, 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 February 7, 2011, 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.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Plan Commission Staff Report- February 2, 2011
The Steuben County Plan Commission Staff Reports are now available online.
You may view or download the February 2, 2011, 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 February 2, 2011, 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.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Land-Use Video Seminar (Welcome)- January 26, 2011
Just a reminder that the Purdue Extension Office and the Steuben County Plan Commission will be hosting a Land-Use Video Seminar tonight from 7:00-9:00 pm. The seminar will be held in the basement of the Steuben County Community Building, 317 S Wayne, Angola.
The topic is "Welcome to the Plan Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals." More information is available in an earlier post.
If you are unable to come to the Community Center, you my participate at home on your own computer. Point your web browser to the following address: https://gomeet.itap.purdue.edu/landuse012611/.
The topic is "Welcome to the Plan Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals." More information is available in an earlier post.
If you are unable to come to the Community Center, you my participate at home on your own computer. Point your web browser to the following address: https://gomeet.itap.purdue.edu/landuse012611/.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
BZA Agenda- February 7, 2011
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on February 7, 2011, 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-11-05) Armstrong Property LLC & Bruce Armstrong petition for one developmental-standard variance for a home addition. Variance is for a road-front setback of nineteen & two-tenths (19.2) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 1160 LN 301 Lk George, Section 15 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-15-120-107.000-006),
2. (V-11-06) Brian & Amy Kaufman petition for one developmental-standard variance for a home addition. Variance is for a road-front setback of ten & eight-tenths (10.8) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 140 LN 301C Lk George, Section 15 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-15-110-101/102.000-006),
*- The link will take you to the first parcel identified in the map number. This weblog and the online GIS are not playing well for linking multiple properties so we have included an image of all of the properties in addition to the link.
3. (V-11-07ABC) Edward & Kathleen Murphy petition for three developmental standard variances for a carriage house. Variances are for a side-yard setback of three (3) feet eight (8) inches rather than the five (5) feet required, a rear-yard setback of six (6) feet seven (7) inches rather than the twenty (20) feet required, & an impermeable coverage of seventy-two and five tenths (72.5) percent rather than the fifty (50) percent allowed. Property is located at 295 LN 490A Lk James, Section 33 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-33-320-202.000-006),
4. (V-11-08AB) Brian & Melissa Cook petition for two post-construction, developmental-standard variances for a new fence. Variances are for a side-yard setback of one and five-tenths (1.5) feet rather than the two (2) feet required & for fence posts located on the outside of the property intended to fence rather than the inside required. Property is located at 2565 N 400 W, Section 7 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-07-140-212/217.000-011), &
*- The link will take you to the first parcel identified in the map number. This weblog and the online GIS are not playing well for linking multiple properties so we have included an image of all of the properties in addition to the link.
5. (V-11-09AB) John & Cynthia Somers petition for two developmental-standard variances for a new detached garage. Variances are for a road-front setback of twenty-two (22) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required & a rear-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Property is located north of 55 LN 150C Lk James, Section 3 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-03-120-306.030-011).
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-11-05) Armstrong Property LLC & Bruce Armstrong petition for one developmental-standard variance for a home addition. Variance is for a road-front setback of nineteen & two-tenths (19.2) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 1160 LN 301 Lk George, Section 15 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-15-120-107.000-006),
2. (V-11-06) Brian & Amy Kaufman petition for one developmental-standard variance for a home addition. Variance is for a road-front setback of ten & eight-tenths (10.8) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 140 LN 301C Lk George, Section 15 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-15-110-101/102.000-006),
*- The link will take you to the first parcel identified in the map number. This weblog and the online GIS are not playing well for linking multiple properties so we have included an image of all of the properties in addition to the link.
3. (V-11-07ABC) Edward & Kathleen Murphy petition for three developmental standard variances for a carriage house. Variances are for a side-yard setback of three (3) feet eight (8) inches rather than the five (5) feet required, a rear-yard setback of six (6) feet seven (7) inches rather than the twenty (20) feet required, & an impermeable coverage of seventy-two and five tenths (72.5) percent rather than the fifty (50) percent allowed. Property is located at 295 LN 490A Lk James, Section 33 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-33-320-202.000-006),
4. (V-11-08AB) Brian & Melissa Cook petition for two post-construction, developmental-standard variances for a new fence. Variances are for a side-yard setback of one and five-tenths (1.5) feet rather than the two (2) feet required & for fence posts located on the outside of the property intended to fence rather than the inside required. Property is located at 2565 N 400 W, Section 7 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-07-140-212/217.000-011), &
*- The link will take you to the first parcel identified in the map number. This weblog and the online GIS are not playing well for linking multiple properties so we have included an image of all of the properties in addition to the link.
5. (V-11-09AB) John & Cynthia Somers petition for two developmental-standard variances for a new detached garage. Variances are for a road-front setback of twenty-two (22) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required & a rear-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Property is located north of 55 LN 150C Lk James, Section 3 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-03-120-306.030-011).
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.
Monday, January 24, 2011
County Commissioners Results- January 24, 2011
The following items were heard by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners at their meeting on Monday, January 24, 2011.
(Z-11-01) Steuben County Plan Commission- APPROVED
Zone change from Environmental Control (EC) to Lake Residence (LR) for Lots 1-11 of Paradise Subdivision.
First Reading- January 24, 2011
Second Reading- January 24, 2011
Third Reading- January 24, 2011
(Z-11-02) Steuben County Plan Commission- APPROVED
Zone change from Agriculture (A) to Lake Residence (LR) for Lots 1-15 of the Plat of Paradise View Subdivision & from Environmental Control (EC) to Lake Residence for Lots 16-18 of the Plat of Paradise View Subdivision.
First Reading- January 24, 2011
Second Reading- January 24, 2011
Third Reading- January 24, 2011
(Z-11-03) Steuben County Plan Commission- APPROVED
Zone change from Environmental Control (EC) to Lake Residence (LR) for Lots 19-21 of the First Addition to the Plat of Paradise View Subdivision & from Agriculture (A) to Lake Residence (LR) for Lots 22-34 of the First Addition to the Plat of Paradise View Subdivision.
First Reading- January 24, 2011
Second Reading- January 24, 2011
Third Reading- January 24, 2011
Appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Plan Commission.
BZA- Larry Bandelier
PC/BZA (Joint Position)- Appointment delayed until next meeting
(Z-11-01) Steuben County Plan Commission- APPROVED
Zone change from Environmental Control (EC) to Lake Residence (LR) for Lots 1-11 of Paradise Subdivision.
First Reading- January 24, 2011
Second Reading- January 24, 2011
Third Reading- January 24, 2011
(Z-11-02) Steuben County Plan Commission- APPROVED
Zone change from Agriculture (A) to Lake Residence (LR) for Lots 1-15 of the Plat of Paradise View Subdivision & from Environmental Control (EC) to Lake Residence for Lots 16-18 of the Plat of Paradise View Subdivision.
First Reading- January 24, 2011
Second Reading- January 24, 2011
Third Reading- January 24, 2011
(Z-11-03) Steuben County Plan Commission- APPROVED
Zone change from Environmental Control (EC) to Lake Residence (LR) for Lots 19-21 of the First Addition to the Plat of Paradise View Subdivision & from Agriculture (A) to Lake Residence (LR) for Lots 22-34 of the First Addition to the Plat of Paradise View Subdivision.
First Reading- January 24, 2011
Second Reading- January 24, 2011
Third Reading- January 24, 2011
Appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Plan Commission.
BZA- Larry Bandelier
PC/BZA (Joint Position)- Appointment delayed until next meeting
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Why Do We Need Planning?
Here's a humorous video showing how communities benefit from planning.
It was produced by the City of Beverly Hills, California, Planning Department and is a spoof of "It's A Wonderful Life."
It was produced by the City of Beverly Hills, California, Planning Department and is a spoof of "It's A Wonderful Life."
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Site Survey Reminder- January 27/28, 2011
Steuben County Plan Commission members will conduct a site survey on Thursday, January 27, 2011. 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, January 28, 2011. 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, January 28, 2011. 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.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Wayfinding Signs Website
A website has been created to help citizens and business understand and participate in the wayfinding sign program. The website is http://www.steubencountywayfinding.org.
The wayfinding sign program will be led by consultants working with various entities throughout Steuben County. There will be several public meetings to gather information and to share results. Stay tuned for announcements!
The goal of the wayfinding sign program is to make it easier for people to find businesses, points of interest, and other attractions throughout the county and cities and thereby foster economic development.
More information will be made available as it develops.
The wayfinding sign program will be led by consultants working with various entities throughout Steuben County. There will be several public meetings to gather information and to share results. Stay tuned for announcements!
The goal of the wayfinding sign program is to make it easier for people to find businesses, points of interest, and other attractions throughout the county and cities and thereby foster economic development.
More information will be made available as it develops.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Ordinance Amendment Meeting- January 25, 2011
The Steuben County Zoning and Subdivision Control Ordinances are considered living documents. The Plan Commission has adopted a policy of reviewing them every year since the current ordinances were adopted in 2008. This annual review allows the ordinances to be improved and to adapt to changing conditions.
Areas needing attention are identified throughout the year by staff, Plan Commissioners, and County Board of Commissioners. The Plan Commission directs staff concerning which amendments to pursue and prepare. All amendments must be consistent with the County’s adopted Comprehensive Plan and Indiana and Federal laws.
Potential amendments are heard by the Plan Commission at a public hearing. Members of the public are able to comment on the proposed amendments. The proposed amendments are then forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners. That body conducts a public hearing and may adopt the proposed amendments or send them back to the Plan Commission for revision.
To improve the process this time, Plan Commission staff have been and will be holding meetings to discuss the proposed amendments. These meetings are open to members of the public and Steuben County Officials, including Plan Commissioners & County Board of Commissioners. The intent is to gather greater input and prepare a better document for the Plan Commission to review at its meetings.
The next meeting to discuss the proposed zoning ordinance amendments will be on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at 1:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the basement of the Steuben County Community Center. Areas of discussion may include sign standards, campground standards, carriage houses, sketch plan requirements, and others.
Please contact the Plan Commission Office with any further questions.
Areas needing attention are identified throughout the year by staff, Plan Commissioners, and County Board of Commissioners. The Plan Commission directs staff concerning which amendments to pursue and prepare. All amendments must be consistent with the County’s adopted Comprehensive Plan and Indiana and Federal laws.
Potential amendments are heard by the Plan Commission at a public hearing. Members of the public are able to comment on the proposed amendments. The proposed amendments are then forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners. That body conducts a public hearing and may adopt the proposed amendments or send them back to the Plan Commission for revision.
To improve the process this time, Plan Commission staff have been and will be holding meetings to discuss the proposed amendments. These meetings are open to members of the public and Steuben County Officials, including Plan Commissioners & County Board of Commissioners. The intent is to gather greater input and prepare a better document for the Plan Commission to review at its meetings.
The next meeting to discuss the proposed zoning ordinance amendments will be on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at 1:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the basement of the Steuben County Community Center. Areas of discussion may include sign standards, campground standards, carriage houses, sketch plan requirements, and others.
Please contact the Plan Commission Office with any further questions.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Land-Use Video Seminar (Welcome)- January 26, 2011
The Steuben County Purdue Extension and the Steuben County Plan Commission will host a Purdue Extension video seminar on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The topic for this seminar is “Welcome to the Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.”
The interactive program will help new and experienced plan commissioners and board of zoning appeals members, elected officials, and interested citizens understand how plan commissions and board of zoning appeals can and should function.
The presentation will describe responsibilities of members, explore common situations for decision makers, and discuss how members can better serve their community. Participants will learn how to use the tools and resources available for making land-use decision. Examples of opportunities for local orientation and training will be provided.
The program will teach citizens how to effectively participate in the planning process. Anyone interested in land-use decisions or community planning is encouraged to attend.
Mark Spelbring, Park County Extension Educator, will be the speaker. The program is sponsored by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning, the Indiana Chapter of the American Planning Association, and the Indiana Farm Bureau.
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. It is open to the public and free to attend, but space may be limited. Refreshments and snacks may be provided.
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.
Future programs will be held on March 7, June 16, and September 8.
The interactive program will help new and experienced plan commissioners and board of zoning appeals members, elected officials, and interested citizens understand how plan commissions and board of zoning appeals can and should function.
The presentation will describe responsibilities of members, explore common situations for decision makers, and discuss how members can better serve their community. Participants will learn how to use the tools and resources available for making land-use decision. Examples of opportunities for local orientation and training will be provided.
The program will teach citizens how to effectively participate in the planning process. Anyone interested in land-use decisions or community planning is encouraged to attend.
Mark Spelbring, Park County Extension Educator, will be the speaker. The program is sponsored by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning, the Indiana Chapter of the American Planning Association, and the Indiana Farm Bureau.
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. It is open to the public and free to attend, but space may be limited. Refreshments and snacks may be provided.
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.
Future programs will be held on March 7, June 16, and September 8.
County Commissioners- January 24, 2011
The Steuben County Plan Commission has the following business before the Steuben County Commissioners on Monday, January 24, 2011.
10:15 pm
(Z-11-01) Steuben County Plan Commission:
Zone change from Environmental Control (A) to Lake Residence (LR) for Lots 1-11 of Paradise Subdivision.
(Z-11-02) Steuben County Plan Commission:
Zone change from Agriculture (A) and Environmental Control (EC) to Lake Residence (LR) for Lots 1-18 of the Plat of Paradise View Subdivision.
(Z-11-03) Steuben County Plan Commission:
Zone change from Environmental Control (EC) and Agriculture (A) to Lake Residence (LR) for Lots 19-34 of the First Addition to the Plat of Paradise View Subdivision.
Appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Plan Commission.
*Items may be heard slightly earlier or later than the above time.
10:15 pm
(Z-11-01) Steuben County Plan Commission:
Zone change from Environmental Control (A) to Lake Residence (LR) for Lots 1-11 of Paradise Subdivision.
(Z-11-02) Steuben County Plan Commission:
Zone change from Agriculture (A) and Environmental Control (EC) to Lake Residence (LR) for Lots 1-18 of the Plat of Paradise View Subdivision.
(Z-11-03) Steuben County Plan Commission:
Zone change from Environmental Control (EC) and Agriculture (A) to Lake Residence (LR) for Lots 19-34 of the First Addition to the Plat of Paradise View Subdivision.
Appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Plan Commission.
*Items may be heard slightly earlier or later than the above time.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Plan Commission Agenda- February 2, 2011
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 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-11-03) Mark & Bridget Raab petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “South 700 East Addition.” The proposed minor subdivision will create two (2) lots measuring roughly twelve (12) & thirteen (13) acres. Property is located at 648 S 700 E, Section 30 of York Twp (Map #76-08-30-000-013.000-021)*,
2. (Z-11-04) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions for a zone change of Lots 0A-46B of Ramblin Acres Subdivision Back Lots Subdivision. Proposed zone change if from Agriculture to Lake Residence. Properties are located at 20-870 LN 275 Jimmerson Lk, Section 30 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-30-420-201/202/203/204/205/206/207/208/209/210/211/212/213/214/215/216/217/218/219/220/221/222/223/224/225/226/227/228/229/230/231/232/233/234/235.000-006),
Area for proposed rezoning:
3. (A-11-02) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning sign standards, livestock standards, developmental standards for specific uses, developmental standards for zoning districts, permitted uses for zoning districts, improvement location permit requirements, grammatical corrections, & others, &
4. Fee Schedule for Plan Commission services, including, but not limited to, the following: administrative divisions, subdivisions, fences & retaining walls, variances, special exceptions, appeals, & vacations.
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.
*- The link will take you to the first parcel identified in the map number. This weblog and the online GIS are not playing well when it comes to linking for multiple properties so we have included an image of all of the properties in addition to the link.
1. (P-11-03) Mark & Bridget Raab petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “South 700 East Addition.” The proposed minor subdivision will create two (2) lots measuring roughly twelve (12) & thirteen (13) acres. Property is located at 648 S 700 E, Section 30 of York Twp (Map #76-08-30-000-013.000-021)*,
2. (Z-11-04) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions for a zone change of Lots 0A-46B of Ramblin Acres Subdivision Back Lots Subdivision. Proposed zone change if from Agriculture to Lake Residence. Properties are located at 20-870 LN 275 Jimmerson Lk, Section 30 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-30-420-201/202/203/204/205/206/207/208/209/210/211/212/213/214/215/216/217/218/219/220/221/222/223/224/225/226/227/228/229/230/231/232/233/234/235.000-006),
Area for proposed rezoning:
3. (A-11-02) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning sign standards, livestock standards, developmental standards for specific uses, developmental standards for zoning districts, permitted uses for zoning districts, improvement location permit requirements, grammatical corrections, & others, &
4. Fee Schedule for Plan Commission services, including, but not limited to, the following: administrative divisions, subdivisions, fences & retaining walls, variances, special exceptions, appeals, & vacations.
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.
*- The link will take you to the first parcel identified in the map number. This weblog and the online GIS are not playing well when it comes to linking for multiple properties so we have included an image of all of the properties in addition to the link.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Office Closing- January 17, 2011
The Steuben County Plan Commission and the Steuben County Offices will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2011, in observance of Martin Luther King Junior Day.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Report of Collections- January 1/7, 2011
Following is the Steuben County Plan Commission Report of Collections for the period: January 4, 2011 through January 7, 2011. Collections are turned over to the Steuben County Auditor.
Notes: Collections turned in on January 10, 2011. The first day the Plan Commission Office was open in 2011 was January 4.
| DESCRIPTION | THIS PERIOD | YEAR TO DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Improvement Location Permits | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Sign Location Permits | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Fences/Retaining Walls | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Special Meeting | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Variance Applications | $950.00 | $950.00 |
| Special Exceptions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Zone Chane Applications | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Vacations | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Subdivision Applications | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Planned Unit Developments | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Legal Ads | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Copying/Postage | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Copy of Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Lake Map Directory | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Fines | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Abandoned/Junk Vehicles | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TOTAL AMOUNT COLLECTED | $1,600.00 | $1,600.00 |
Notes: Collections turned in on January 10, 2011. The first day the Plan Commission Office was open in 2011 was January 4.
BZA Results- January 10, 2011
Election of Officers:
Chairman- Doug Smith
Vice-chairman- Bill Schmidt
Secretary- Craig Halsey
Notes: Term of office runs through the first meeting of 2012.
V-10-79A Shane & Rebecca Shanton - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback of five and four-tenths (5.4) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Petition heard as old business at this hearing.
V-10-79B Shane & Rebecca Shanton - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Building-to-building setback of eight and five-tenths (8.5) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Petition heard as old business at this hearing.
V-10-80B Richard & Joanne Goss & Lancia Homes - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Amend conditions for an approved variance. (Water for proposed water closet & sink only. Restriction against living quarters. Conditions removed.)
Conditions: Property must be rezoned to Lake Residence prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Notes: Petition heard as old business at this hearing.
V-11-01 Maynard & Billie Dewitt - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Rear-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: 1) No sleeping quarters. 2) No sewer or water.
Notes: Existing shed on the property will be removed.
V-11-02 Thomas & Judy Slater & Lauer Log Homes, Inc - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Road-front setback of four and five-tenths (4.5) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: Applicants sign a waiver against any damages to the home due to the reduced setback.
Notes: Reduced setback for a second-story addition. The building footprint will remain unchanged.
V-11-03 Gary & Jane Houg & Phil Meyers - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Project received a lakefront setback in November 2010.
V-11-04 Michael Davito - DENIED (1-4)
Lakefront setback of zero (0) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Post-construction variance. Setback for a deck.
The BZA meeting was recorded and is available for viewing at any time on the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals' ustream page.
January 10, 2011, BZA Hearing.
Chairman- Doug Smith
Vice-chairman- Bill Schmidt
Secretary- Craig Halsey
Notes: Term of office runs through the first meeting of 2012.
V-10-79A Shane & Rebecca Shanton - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback of five and four-tenths (5.4) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Petition heard as old business at this hearing.
V-10-79B Shane & Rebecca Shanton - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Building-to-building setback of eight and five-tenths (8.5) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Petition heard as old business at this hearing.
V-10-80B Richard & Joanne Goss & Lancia Homes - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Amend conditions for an approved variance. (Water for proposed water closet & sink only. Restriction against living quarters. Conditions removed.)
Conditions: Property must be rezoned to Lake Residence prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Notes: Petition heard as old business at this hearing.
V-11-01 Maynard & Billie Dewitt - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Rear-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: 1) No sleeping quarters. 2) No sewer or water.
Notes: Existing shed on the property will be removed.
V-11-02 Thomas & Judy Slater & Lauer Log Homes, Inc - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Road-front setback of four and five-tenths (4.5) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: Applicants sign a waiver against any damages to the home due to the reduced setback.
Notes: Reduced setback for a second-story addition. The building footprint will remain unchanged.
V-11-03 Gary & Jane Houg & Phil Meyers - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Project received a lakefront setback in November 2010.
V-11-04 Michael Davito - DENIED (1-4)
Lakefront setback of zero (0) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Post-construction variance. Setback for a deck.
The BZA meeting was recorded and is available for viewing at any time on the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals' ustream page.
January 10, 2011, BZA Hearing.
Friday, January 7, 2011
BZA Reminder- January 10, 2011
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold a hearing on Monday, January 10, 2011. The hearing will be located in the Multi-purpose Room of the Steuben Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN and will begin at 7pm.
The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog or on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The staff report for the hearing is available on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)
Stream videos at Ustream
The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog or on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The staff report for the hearing is available on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)
Stream videos at Ustream
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Plan Commission Results- January 5, 2011
Election of Officers:
President- Larry Gilbert
Vice-president- John Brooks
Secretary- Kim Kepler
Notes: Term of office runs through the first meeting of 2012.
P-11-01 Sleepy Investments LLC & Sexton & Associates - APPROVED (8-0)
Primary approval of "The Minor Subdivision BSB."
Conditions: None.
Notes: Secondary approval conducted by the Plan Commission Office.
Appointments to the Lakes Advisory Board:
Ken Bisson
Paul Jacobs
Notes: Terms through December 31, 2013.
Z-11-01 Steuben County Plan Commission - Forwarded with a FAVORABLE Recommendation (7-0-1)
Zone change of Lots 1-11 of Paradise Subdivision from Environmental Control to Lake Residence.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Crowl abstained. Petition is forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners.
Z-11-02 Steuben County Plan Commission - Forwarded with a FAVORABLE Recommendation (7-0-1)
Zone change of lots 1-18 of the Plat of Paradise View from Agriculture and Environmental Control to Lake Residence.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Crowl abstained. Petition is forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners.
Z-10-03 Steuben County Plan Commission - Forwarded with a FAVORABLE Recommendation (7-0-1)
Zone change of lots 19-34 of the First Addition to the Plat of Paradise View from Environmental Control and Agriculture to Lake Residence.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Crowl abstained. Petition is forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners.
A-11-01 Steuben County Plan Commission - Forwarded with a FAVORABLE Recommendation (7-0-1)
An amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Crowl abstained. Amendment to be changed to not require mylar copies of minor subdivision. Plan Commission recommended a fee of $100 for minor subdivisions.
A-11-02 Steuben County Plan Commission - No Action
An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Plan Commission requested staff revise the livestock standards so they no longer apply to any properties located within agricultural zoning districts.
The Plan Commission meeting was recorded and is available for viewing at any time on the Steuben County Plan Commission's ustream page.
January 5, 2011, Plan Commission Hearing.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
(A-11-01) Subdivision Control Ordinance Amendment
(A-11-01) An amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance, is now available on the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS.
Added text is in bold red.
Deleted text is in strikethrough red.
The amendment will be heard by the Plan Commission at their meeting on Wednesday, January 5, 2011.
Added text is in bold red.
Deleted text is in strikethrough red.
The amendment will be heard by the Plan Commission at their meeting on Wednesday, January 5, 2011.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Calendar for January 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011, at 9:00am.
Lakes Advisory Board Meeting
Presbyterian Chapel of the Lakes
Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at 7:00pm.
Plan Commission Hearing
Multi-purpose Room, Steuben County Community Center
8 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, January 7, 2011, at 4:00pm.
February Hearing Sign-Up Deadline
Steuben County Plan Commission Office
Notes: All applications must be complete at time of submission.
Monday, January 10, 2011, at 7:00pm.
Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing
Multi-purpose Room, Steuben County Community Center
5 New Agenda Items
Agenda on GIS “Home Page”, Agenda on Weblog
BZA Staff Report
Hearing is open to the public.
Webcast/Recording
Thursday, January 13, 2011, at 7:00pm.
Design Review Committee*
Pillar Room or Board Room, Steuben County Community Center
Meeting is open to the public.
* If necessary.
Thursday, January 27, 2011, 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, January 28, 2011, 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.
Code enforcement Update- December 2010
Here is an update of the Steuben County Plan Commission's code enforcement actions for December 2010.
Environmental Nuisance. (Ordinance 658)
The Plan Commission has received 0 new environmental nuisance complaints in December 2010.
During the same period in 2009, a total of 0 new environmental nuisance complaints were received.
The Plan Commission has received a total of 54 new complaints this year.
The following graph shows the new environmental nuisance complaints received by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Abandoned Vehicles. (Ordinance 771)
The Plan Commission has received 0 new abandoned vehicle complaints in December 2010.
During the same period in 2009, a total of 1 new abandoned vehicle complaints were received.
The Plan Commission has received a total of 22 new complaints this year.
The following graph shows the new abandoned vehicle complaints received by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Sign Violations.
The Plan Commission has opened 0 new cases for sign violations in December 2010.
No tracking data is available to compare this period to the same period of 2009.
The Plan Commission has opened a total of 36 new sign violation complaints this year.
Prior to January 2010, sign violations were included in the "other ordinance violations" category. It was created as its own category to improve tracking abilities. These numbers do not include temporary signs that have been removed.
The following graph shows the sign violation cases opened by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2010.
Other Ordinance Violations.
The Plan Commission has opened 1 new cases for other ordinance violations in December 2010.
During the same period of 2009, a total of 7 new cases were opened.
The Plan Commission has opened a total of 98 new complaints this year.
The most typical "other ordinance" violation is building without a permit. It can also include un-permitted uses of property. Starting in January 2010, the Plan Commission began a separate tracking category for illegal signs/signs installed without a permit. Previously, signs had been included in this category.
The following graph shows the new other ordinance violation cases opened by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Resolved Violations.
The Plan Commission has closed 10 violation cases in December 2010.
During the same period in 2009, a total of 35 open cases were closed.
The Plan Commission has resolved a total of 319 violation cases this year.
We are pleased to note that since January 2009, the Plan Commission has closed more cases than it received in 17 of the past 23 months.
The following graph shows the cases closed by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Previous updates are available for review.
January/February 2010
March/April 2010
May/June 2010
July/August 2010
September 2010
October/November 2010
Environmental Nuisance. (Ordinance 658)
The Plan Commission has received 0 new environmental nuisance complaints in December 2010.
During the same period in 2009, a total of 0 new environmental nuisance complaints were received.
The Plan Commission has received a total of 54 new complaints this year.
The following graph shows the new environmental nuisance complaints received by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Abandoned Vehicles. (Ordinance 771)
The Plan Commission has received 0 new abandoned vehicle complaints in December 2010.
During the same period in 2009, a total of 1 new abandoned vehicle complaints were received.
The Plan Commission has received a total of 22 new complaints this year.
The following graph shows the new abandoned vehicle complaints received by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Sign Violations.
The Plan Commission has opened 0 new cases for sign violations in December 2010.
No tracking data is available to compare this period to the same period of 2009.
The Plan Commission has opened a total of 36 new sign violation complaints this year.
Prior to January 2010, sign violations were included in the "other ordinance violations" category. It was created as its own category to improve tracking abilities. These numbers do not include temporary signs that have been removed.
The following graph shows the sign violation cases opened by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2010.
Other Ordinance Violations.
The Plan Commission has opened 1 new cases for other ordinance violations in December 2010.
During the same period of 2009, a total of 7 new cases were opened.
The Plan Commission has opened a total of 98 new complaints this year.
The most typical "other ordinance" violation is building without a permit. It can also include un-permitted uses of property. Starting in January 2010, the Plan Commission began a separate tracking category for illegal signs/signs installed without a permit. Previously, signs had been included in this category.
The following graph shows the new other ordinance violation cases opened by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Resolved Violations.
The Plan Commission has closed 10 violation cases in December 2010.
During the same period in 2009, a total of 35 open cases were closed.
The Plan Commission has resolved a total of 319 violation cases this year.
We are pleased to note that since January 2009, the Plan Commission has closed more cases than it received in 17 of the past 23 months.
The following graph shows the cases closed by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Previous updates are available for review.
January/February 2010
March/April 2010
May/June 2010
July/August 2010
September 2010
October/November 2010
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Plan Commission Reminder- January 5, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a hearing on Wednesday, January 5, 2011. 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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