Steuben County Plan Commission

Plan Commission February 1, 2012 Public Hearing

2012-01-24T12:54:00.005-05:00

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 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. (VE-12-02) Scott & Mary Lou Rode petition for the vacation of a platted alley. Proposed vacation is a twenty (20) feet wide platted alley. The platted alley is located between Lots 5 & 6, in Forest Park Addition to Jamestown Old Plat, Section 15 of Jamestown Twp. Map#76-03-15-410-115/116.000-006

2. (Z-12-01) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions for a zone change for a portion of a three & two-hundredths (3.02) acre parcel. The proposed zone change is from Local Business (LB) to Lake Residence (LR). Property is located at the intersection of Sycamore Beach Road & LN 345 Crooked Lk, Section 8 of Pleasant Twp, Map#76-06-08-410-219.000-011

3. (Z-12-02)>u> Steuben County Plan Commission petitions for a zone change for a portion of a twenty-two hundredths (.22) acre parcel. The proposed zone change is from Local Business (LB) to Lake Residence (LR). Property is located at 3270 W Sycamore Beach Road, Section 8 of Pleasant Twp, Map#76-06-08-410-218.000-011

4. (Z-12-03) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions for a zone change for a portion of a two & seventy-six hundredths (2.76) acre parcel. The proposed zone change is from Local Business (LB) to Lake Residence (LR). Property is located west of 3270 W Sycamore Beach Road, Section 8 of Pleasant Twp, Map#76-06-08-410-219.020-011

The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne St Ste 3H, 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.

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Results for 6/13/11

2011-06-14T08:01:00.003-04:00

(V-11-25) Dennis Spidel and David & Cynthia Streicher - APPROVED with conditions (3-2)
A lake front setback of forty five (45) feet rather than the average setback of the two closest lots.
Conditions: The deck cannot have a roof or be enclosed in the future.

The following BZA members were present: Bandelier, Halsey, Keck, Schmidt, & Smith.

The BZA meetings are available for viewing at any time on the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals' ustream page.

Board of Zoning Appeals 6/13/11 Staff Report

2011-06-09T13:23:00.002-04:00

The Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals Staff Reports are now available online.

You may view or download the June 13, 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.

Board of Zoning Appeals 6/6/11 Results

2011-06-08T13:18:00.002-04:00

SE-11-01 Lori Clausen - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Special Exception use for a Marina in a Lake Residential zoning district.
Conditions:
1. Contact phone numbers posted on sign.
2. No overnight stays.
3. A maximum of fifteen (15) slips for 2011.
4. A letter from the Steuben County Treasurer stating all taxes have been paid for the property.
5. Porta-John and trash receptacles screened and properly maintained.
6. "No trespassing, violators will be towed" sign required.
7. No additional lighting.
8. Must be reviewed by BZA in October of 2011.

SE-11-02 Sherman Crager - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Special Exception for a Mobile Home Dwelling in an Agriculture zoning district.
Conditions:
1. Remove debris within 120 days
2. Remove old trailer within 120 days.

V-11-19 Buescher Homes & Chis Yesh - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
A lake front setback of forty two (42) feet rather than the traverse line setback.

V-11-20 Dan VanGordon & Jerry Loos - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
A bathroom in a new garage.
Conditions: 1. Bathroom can only have two traps.

V-11-21 Dan VanGordon & Steve & Sherrill Talley - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
a lake front setback of forty five (45) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required.

The following BZA members were present: Bandelier, Halsey, Keck, Schmidt, & Smith.

2011-06-08T13:17:00.000-04:00

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on June 13, 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-11-25) Dennis Spidel and David & Cynthia Streicher petition for one (1) developmental-standard variance for a home addition. Variance is for a lake front setback of forty five (45) feet rather than the average setback of the two closest lots. Property is located at 200 LN 280 Lake James, Section 10 of Pleasant Twp, Map#76-06-10-220-220.000/020-011.

Plan Commission Results 6/1/11

2011-06-06T14:35:00.003-04:00

Z-11-08 The Angler, Inc. -
APPROVED as presented (8-0)
A zone change from Agriculture to General Business

SE-11-01 Lori Clausen -
WILL NOT adversely affect the Comprehensive Plan (8-0)
A Special Exception use for a Marina in Lake Residential zoning district

P-11-07 Failena Napier -
APPROVED as presented (8-0)
Primary approval for minor subdivision "East of 8165 West, 500 South"

SE-11-02 Sherman Crager -
WILL NOT adversely affect the Comprehensive Plan (8-0)
A Special Exception use for a Mobile Home Dwelling in an Agriculture zoning district

P-11-08 Dan Farnham -
APPROVED as presented (8-0)
Primary approval for minor subdivision "3500 South 550 East"

A-11-02 An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning livestock standard, developmental standard for specific uses, developmental standards for zoning districts, permitted uses for zoning districts, accessory dwellings, carriage houses, improvement location permit requirements, grammatical corrections, & others. -
APPROVED (8-0)

Appoint Bobby Durke as Code Enforcement Technician and Joe Hutter As Building Inspector -
APPROVED (8-0)

The following Plan Commissioners were present: Brooks, Crowl, Eickholtz, Gilbert, Hansen, Keck, Kepler, Nordmann, & Schmidt.

2011-06-06T14:24:00.001-04:00

The Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals Staff Report is now available online.

You may view or download the June 6, 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.

2011-06-06T14:20:00.001-04:00

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on June 6, 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:

Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda – June 6, 2011

1. (SE-11-01) Lori Clausen petitions for a Special Exception use for a Marina in a Lake Residential zoning district. Property is located at 3108 North Bay View Road, Section 4 of Pleasant Township, Map#76-06-04-440-210.000-011,

2. (SE-11-02) Sherman Crager petitions for a Special Exception for a Mobile Home Dwelling in an Agriculture zoning district. Property is located at 485 South Old State Road 1, Section 30 of York Twp, Map#76-08-30-000-020.000-021,

3. (V-11-19) Buescher Homes & Chis Yesh petition for one (1) developmental-standard variance for a deck addition. Variance is for a lake front setback of forty two (42) feet rather than the traverse line setback. Property is located at 360 LN 201 Lake Pleasant, Section 18 of Jamestown Twp, Map#76-03-18-310-305.000-006,

4. (V-11-20) Dan VanGordon & Jerry Loos petition for one (1) developmental-standard variance for a garage addition. Variance is for a bathroom in a new garage. Property is located at 2150 North Black Oak Drive, Section 7 of Pleasant Twp, Map#76-06-07-000-003.040-011, &

5. (V-11-21) Dan VanGordon & Steve & Sherrill Talley petition for one (1) developmental-standard variance for a home addition. Variance is for a lake front setback of forty five (45) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required. Property is located at 520 LN 201 Lake Pleasant, Section 18 of Jamestown Twp, Map#76-03-18-320-102.000-006.

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting 5/9/11

2011-05-03T12:10:00.002-04:00

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on May 9, 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. (AP-11-02) Jesse Brown petitions to appeal approved V-10-10 that granted a lakefront setback of thirty one (31) feet rather than shoreline setback of thirty three (33) feet. Property is located at 1980 Lane 105 Lake James, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp, Map#76-06-04-110-133-000-011,

2. (V-11-15) Stroh Church of Christ petitions for developmental-standard variance for a church addition. Variance is for fourteen (14) percent window coverage of a building wall facing a street rather than the twenty (20) percent window coverage required. Property is located at 4540 S 1100 W, Section 18 of Salem Twp, Map#76-12-18-000-026.010-014,

3. (V-11-16AB) Fred & Susan Forte petition for two (2) developmental-standard variances for a home addition. Variances are for a road-front setback of eleven point five (11.5) feet rather than the twenty five (25) feet required and a lakefront setback of twenty eight (28) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required. Property is located at 415 LN 840 Snow Lake, Section 27 of Jamestown Twp, Map#76-03-27-220-112.000-006, &

4. (V-11-17) Dave & Gyl Hanna petition for developmental-standard variance for a home addition. Variance is for a building to building setback of six point five (6.5) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required. Property is located at 3760 W Shady Side Road, Section 17 of Pleasant Twp, Map#76-06-17-210-128.000-011.

2011-05-03T10:53:00.002-04:00

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 4, 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. (Z-11-07) Jonell Hartman petitions for a zone change from General Business to Residence-1. Property is located at 400 S 325 W, Section 29 of Pleasant Twp, Map#76-06-29-000-033.000-011,

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 #76-03-30-420-201/202/203/204/205/206/207/208/209/210/211/212/213/214/215/216/217/218/219/220/221/222/223/224/225/226/227/228/229/230/231/231/232/233/234/235.000-006, &

3. (Z-11-06) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions for a zone change of two (2) tracts of land. Proposed zone change is from Agriculture to Lake Residence. Properties are located at 6470 W Orland Road, Section 35 of Millgrove Twp, Map#76-04-35-130-112/116.020-007.

4. Combining The Building Department and Plan Commission Discussion
a. Feasibility
b. Logistics
c. General Discussion

The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne St Ste 3L, Angola, IN. Written statements may be filed with the Steuben County Plan Director and may be considered by the Plan Commission at the public hearing. Interested persons wishing to present their views on a petition will be given the opportunity to do so at the hearing. Hearings on particular petitions may be continued at the discretion of the Plan Commission. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners or the BZA will be heard at their next regularly scheduled meeting with agenda openings.

BZA Reminder- April 11, 2011

2011-04-08T11:22:00.000-04:00

The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold public meeting on Monday, April 11, 2011.

The meeting will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room in the basement of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN and will begin at 7pm.

The agenda for the meeting is available as a weblog entry or as a pdf on the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS website.

The staff report for the meeting is available as a pdf on the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS website, as a hardcopy in the Plan Commission Office, or as a pdf email attachment upon request.

The meeting will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)

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Plan Commission Reminder- April 6, 2011

2011-04-05T08:06:00.000-04:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, April 6, 2011.

The meeting will be held in the Multi-purpose Room in the basement of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN and will begin at 7pm.

The agenda for the meeting is available as a weblog entry or as a pdf on the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS website.

The staff report for the meeting is available as a pdf on the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS website, as a hardcopy in the Plan Commission Office, or as a pdf email attachment upon request.

The meeting will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)

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Report of Collections- March 28, April 2011

2011-04-04T08:11:00.004-04:00

Following is the Steuben County Plan Commission Report of Collections for the period: March 28, 2011 to April 1, 2011. Collections are turned over to the Steuben County Auditor.

DESCRIPTION	THIS PERIOD	YEAR TO DATE
Improvement Location Permits	*$125.00*	$2,980.00
Sign Location Permits	*$0.00*	$50.00
Fences/Retaining Walls	*$10.00*	$50.00
Special Meeting	*$0.00*	$0.00
Variance Applications	*$700.00*	$3,200.00
Special Exceptions	*$0.00*	$0.00
Zone Chane Applications	*$0.00*	$270.00
Vacations	*$0.00*	$0.00
Subdivision Applications	*$0.00*	$1,250.00
Planned Unit Developments	*$0.00*	$0.00
Legal Ads	*$40.00*	$210.00
Copying/Postage	*$200*	$1,000.30
Copy of Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan	*$0.00*	$15.00
Lake Map Directory	*$0.00*	$0.00
Fines	*$400.00*	$790.00
Abandoned/Junk Vehicles	*$0.00*	$0.00
TOTAL AMOUNT COLLECTED	*$1475.00*	$9,815.30

Notes: Collections turned in on Friday April 1st, 2011.

Executive Session- April 4, 2011

2011-04-01T17:25:00.004-04:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission Office received the following public notice from the Steuben County Board of Commissioners' Secretary on Thursday, March 31, 2011. We have not received any other information concerning the executive session, nor has staff received written request for a special meeting.

Those wanting more information should contact the Plan Commission President or the Board of Commissioner's Secretary.

STEUBEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Loretta S. Smart
North District

James A. Crowl
Middle District

Ronald L. Smith
South District

March 31, 2011

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Plan Commissioner and the Steuben County Commissioners will hold a joint Executive Session at 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2011 in the Commissioners’ Room of the Steuben Community Center, 317 S. Wayne Street, Ste. 2-H, Angola In 46703.

The Executive Session is being held pursuant to IC 5-14-15-6.1(b)(9), to discuss job performance of an individual employee.

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Calendar for April 2011

2011-04-01T11:26:00.003-04:00

Friday, April 1, 2011, at 4:00pm.
May Hearing Sign-Up Deadline
Steuben County Plan Commission Office
Notes: All applications must be complete at time of submission.

Monday, April 4, 2011, at 9:00am.
Lakes Advisory Board Meeting
Presbyterian Chapel of the Lakes

Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at 7:00pm.
Plan Commission Hearing
Multi-purpose Room, Steuben County Community Center
7 Agenda Items
Agenda on GIS “Home Page”, Agenda on Weblog
Plan Commission Staff Report
Hearing is open to the public.
Webcast/Recording (pending technical issues)

Monday, April 11, 2011, at 7:00pm.
Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing
Multi-purpose Room, Steuben County Community Center
6 Agenda Items
Agenda on GIS “Home Page”, Agenda on Weblog
BZA Staff Report
Hearing is open to the public.
Webcast/Recording

Thursday, April 14, 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, April 28, 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, April 29, 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.

Site Survey Attendance- March 31/April 1, 2011

2011-04-01T10:10:00.000-04:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission conducted a site survey on Thursday, March 31, 2011. The following Plan Commissioners were present: Gilbert & Keck.
A representative of the Lakes Advisory Board was also present.

The Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals conducted a site survey on Friday, April 1, 2011. The following Board Members were present: Bandelier, DeMarco, Halsey, Keck, & Smith.

BZA Staff Report- April 11, 2011

2011-03-31T15:45:00.001-04:00

The Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals Staff Reports are now available online.

You may view or download the April 11, 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.

Plan Commission Staff Report- April 6, 2011

2011-03-31T11:11:00.000-04:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission Staff Reports are now available online.

You may view or download the April 6, 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.

Site Survey Reminder- March 31/April 1, 2011

2011-03-30T09:03:00.000-04:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission will conduct a site survey on Thursday, March 31, 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.

The Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a site survey on Friday, April 1, 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.

Report of Collections- March 21/28, 2011

2011-03-29T08:11:00.003-04:00

Following is the Steuben County Plan Commission Report of Collections for the period: March 21, 2011 - March 28, 2011. Collections are turned over to the Steuben County Auditor.

DESCRIPTION	THIS PERIOD	YEAR TO DATE
Improvement Location Permits	*$550.00*	$2,855.00
Sign Location Permits	*$50.00*	$50.00
Fences/Retaining Walls	*$30.00*	$40.00
Special Meeting	*$0.00*	$0.00
Variance Applications	*$150.00*	$2,500.00
Special Exceptions	*$0.00*	$0.00
Zone Chane Applications	*$0.00*	$270.00
Vacations	*$0.00*	$0.00
Subdivision Applications	*$0.00*	$1,250.00
Planned Unit Developments	*$0.00*	$0.00
Legal Ads	*$10.00*	$170.00
Copying/Postage	*$50.00*	$800.30
Copy of Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan	*$0.00*	$15.00
Lake Map Directory	*$0.00*	$0.00
Fines	*$170.00*	$390.00
Abandoned/Junk Vehicles	*$0.00*	$0.00
TOTAL AMOUNT COLLECTED	*$1,010.00*	$8,340.30

Notes: Collections turned in on March 28, 2011. "Variance Application Fees" includes an Appeal of Decision fee.

Wayfinding Project

2011-03-25T08:04:00.003-04:00

Those interested in learning more about the Steuben County Wayfinding Project can check out this website.

There will be several public meetings during the next three months. Stay tuned for more information as dates, times, and locations are set.

Job Opening Announcement

2011-03-22T12:45:00.000-04:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission Office is seeking applicants for the following position: Field Code Enforcement Technician and/or Assistant Plan Director.

Full job descriptions are available for review in the Plan Commission Office at the address below or by email upon request.

Interested applicants should contact the Steuben County Plan Commission to obtain an application packet. Initial review of applications will begin on April 4, 2011.

Individuals who have recently applied for a position with the Plan Commission Office will be considered for the newly open position.

Steuben County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plan Commission Office Hours

2011-03-21T16:11:00.000-04:00

Due to recent staff turnover, the Steuben County Plan Commission Office may not be open to the public continuously from 8:00 am through 4:30 pm.

We highly recommend that you call ahead to make sure there is somebody in the office to assist you. 260 668.1000 x1600

We will work to ensure that the office is staffed and open to the public during the first and last two hours of the day.

We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause, and thank you for your patience as we hire and train new staff.

County Commissioners Results- March 21, 2011

2011-03-21T09:54:00.002-04:00

The following items were heard by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners at their meeting on Monday, March 21, 2011.

(Z-10-08) Ned & Judy Sullins - APPROVED
Zone change from Agriculture to Local Business for 1.97 acres with restrictions.
First Reading- March 21, 2011
Second Reading- March 21, 2011
Third Reading- March 21, 2011
1) The proposed use shall be connected to a sewer system. 2) The uses be limited to light commercial. 3) No fuel shall be sold on-site.

Subdivision Control Ordinance

2011-03-18T16:30:00.000-04:00

The amended Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance, which will be effective on April 5, 2011, is now available online.

Click here to open it from the Steuben County website.

Click here to open it from the Steuben County GIS website's Home Tab.

The Subdivision Control Ordinance is also available as a pdf upon request. Send us an email or stop by the Plan Commission Office.

The Subdivision Control Ordinance is available as a hard copy from the Plan Commission Office for $15.

Plat Committee Openings- March 17, 2011

2011-03-18T08:28:00.002-04:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission has openings for volunteers to serve on the Plat Committee.

The Plat Committee is a three to five member body which hears and approves minor subdivisions. The committee will meet on an as-needed basis throughout the month during business hours.

Appointments will be made at the Wednesday, April 6, 2011, Plan Commission meeting and will last through December 31, 2011.

Anybody interested in applying should contact the Plan Commission Office to receive an application. We kindly ask that applications be submitted no later than March 25, 2011.

The Plat Committee was recently created by an amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance. It will allow for quicker, more flexible, and less expensive review process for minor subdivisions while still protecting the due process rights of property owners. We are very excited about this change and believe it will better serve the community.

Board of Zoning Appeals - April 11, 2011

2011-03-17T08:08:00.006-04:00

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on April 11, 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-11-12AB) Sue & Steve Boomer petition for two developmental-standard variances for a new home. Variances are for a road-front setback of twenty (20) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) required & a lakefront setback of twenty-one (21) feet rather than the traverse line required. Property is located at 260 LN 130B Lk George, Section 14 Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-14-240-106.000-006);

2. (V-11-13AB) Karl & Donna Augenbergs petition for two developmental-standard variances for a home addition. Variances are for a side-yard setback of two point seven (2.7) feet rather than the five (5) feet required & building-to-building setback of six point five (6.5) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required. Property is located at 275 LN 140 Little Otter Lk, Section 26 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-26-310-202.000-006);

3. (V-11-14) Robert & Susan Crankshaw petition for one developmental-standard variance for a home addition. Variance is for a lakefront setback of fifty-five (55) feet rather than the traverse line. Property is located at 355 LN 150 Jimmerson Lk, Section 5 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-05-230-106.000-011);

4. (AP-11-01) James & Janice Mies & Robert Eherenman petition to appeal a notice of violation that a deck does not comply with the zoning ordinance & a zoning determination that a non-conforming deck, once removed, cannot be re-established. Property is located at 6510 W South Lk Gage, Section 2 of Jackson Twp (Map# 76-05-02-220-102-000-005); &

5. (V-10-47) James & Janice Mies & Robert Eherenman petition to amend conditions of an approved developmental-standard variance for a deck. Conditions are that the reduced lakefront setback is for steps only. Property is located at 6510 W South Lk Gage, Section 2 of Jackson Twp (Map# 76-05-02-220-102.000-005).

Plan Commission Agenda- April 6, 2011

2011-03-15T15:16:00.010-04:00

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 6, 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-11-04) Allen & Jeanette Presley petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Fraley’s Subdivision.” The proposed minor subdivision will create one (1) lot measuring roughly six point four (6.4) acres. Property is located west of 5334 E Teegardin, Section 11 of Otsego Twp (Map# 76-10-11-000-013.000-009);

2. (P-11-05) Thomas Lerch & Debra Gundy petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “County Road 600 North Addition, Section 1.” The proposed minor subdivision will create two (2) lots measuring roughly one (1) acre each. Property is located at 6030 N 300 W, Section 20 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-20-000-014.000-006);

3. (P-11-06) Thomas Lerch & Debra Gundy petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “County Road 600 North Addition, Section 2.” The proposed minor subdivision will create two (2) lots measuring roughly one point four (1.4) acres & one (1) acre. Property is located at east of 6030 N 300 W, Section 21 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-21-000-007.000-006);

4. Appointments to the Lakes Advisory Board & Plat Committee;

5. Fee Schedule for Plan Commission services, including, but not limited to, the following: administrative divisions, subdivisions, fences & retaining walls, variances, special exceptions, appeals, & vacations;

6. (A-11-02) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning livestock standards, developmental standards for specific uses, developmental standards for zoning districts, permitted uses for zoning districts, improvement location permit requirements, grammatical corrections, & others; &

7. (A-11-03) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning sign standards & campground standards.

Report of Collection- March 1/11, 2011

2011-03-15T08:46:00.008-04:00

Following is the Steuben County Plan Commission Report of Collections for the period: March 1, 2011 to March 11, 2011. Collections are turned over to the Steuben County Auditor.

DESCRIPTION	This Period	Year To Date
Improvement Location Permits	*$475.00*	$1980.00
Sign Location Permits	*$0.00*	$0.00
Fences/Retaining Walls	*$0.00*	$10.00
Special Meeting	*$0.00*	$0.00
Variance Applications	*$800.00*	$1555.00
Special Exceptions	*$0.00*	$0.00
Zone Change Applications	*$0.00*	$270.00
Vacations	*$0.00*	$0.00
Subdivision Applications	*$400.00*	$550.00
Planned Unit Developments	*$0.00*	$0.00
Legal Ads	*$60.00*	$160.00
Copying/Postage	*$250.00*	$750.30
Copy of Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan	*$0.00*	$15.00
Lake Map Directory	*$0.00*	$0.00
Fines	*$0.00*	$70.00
Abandoned/Junk Vehicles	*$0.00*	$0.00
TOTAL AMOUNT COLLECTED	*$1985.00*	$6555.30

Notes: Report of Collections was submitted to the Auditor's Office on March 14, 2011

County Commissioners- March 21, 2011

2011-03-15T08:31:00.001-04:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission has the following business before the Steuben County Board of Commissioners on Monday, March 21, 2011.

9:30 - 9:45 pm
Z-10-08 Ned & Judy Sullins.
Zone change from Agriculture to Local Business.

*Items may be heard slightly earlier or later than the above time.

Year-End Report (2010)

2011-03-14T14:58:00.001-04:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals Year-End Report for 2010 is now available on the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS.

It is also available for review in the Plan Commission Office or by email upon request.

Steuben Spring Expo- March 12, 2011

2011-03-09T11:59:00.002-05:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission will participate in the Steuben Spring Expo 2011. We are excited about this opportunity to share information with and answer questions from the public.

The Spring Expo will be on Saturday, March 12, 2011, from 8:00am to 3:00pm. It will be held in the Angola Central Gym and the Steuben County Community Center just south of downtown Angola.

Our booth will be on the north side of the gym this year.

The Spring Expo is free to the public. Coffee and doughnuts will be served in the morning and food will available from 11:00am to 2:00pm. There will be hourly door prizes and grand prizes at the end of the day.

The Taste of Steuben, Heritage Skills, and youth tractor pull will take place again this year. New to the Spring Expo this year will cookie decorating for kids, an exotic bird exhibit, and Wii games.

The Spring Expo is sponsored by the Steuben County 4-H Fair Board and the Steuben County Purdue Extension.

Ordinance Amendment Meeting- March 14, 2011

2011-03-09T11:44:00.000-05:00

The Steuben County Zoning and Subdivision Control Ordinances are considered to be living documents. The Plan Commission has adopted a policy of reviewing them every year since the new 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 Plan Commission forwards the proposed amendments 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. The amendments may become effective immediately after approval by the County Board of Commissioners, or the effective date may be delayed.

To improve the process this year, 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 Monday, March 14, 2011, at 5:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room in the basement of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S Wayne, Angola, IN. For those unable to attend, the meeting will be broadcast and recorded on the Plan Commission’s Special Event Ustream page at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/steuben-county-plan-commission-special-events.

The topics for discussion will include campground standard amendments and sign standard amendments.

Anybody wishing to offer comments can attend the meeting, submit letters to Plan Commission staff, and attend the Plan Commission’s public hearing.

Please contact the Plan Commission Office with any further questions.
1 260.668.1000 X1600
plancommmission@steubencounty.com

BZA Results- March 7, 2011

2011-03-08T08:09:00.001-05:00

V-11-10 Circle B RV Park Inc & David Benson -
APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
To operate a recreational marina in an environmental control zoning district where proposed use is neither a permitted nor a special exception use.
Conditions: 1) Marina for current seasonal campground use only. 2) Campground expansion of 15 or more sites requires BZA review.
Notes: Keck recused himself from this petition; alternate member DeMarco was seated.

V-11-11A David & Cynthia Streicher -
APPROVED (4-1)
Building-to-building setback of nine (9) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Reduced setback is from the building to the west. Distance includes the overhangs.

V-11-11B David & Cynthia Streicher -
APPROVED as presented (4-1)
Side-yard setback of four point two (4.2) feet rather than the five (5) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Reduced setback is from the western property line. Distance includes the overhangs.

V-11-11C David & Cynthia Streicher -
DENIED (2-3)
Side-yard setback of three (3) feet rather than the five (5) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Reduced setback is from the eastern property line.

The following BZA members were present: Bandelier, Halsey, Keck, Schmidt, Smith, & DeMarco.

The BZA meeting was recorded. It is available for viewing at any time on the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals' ustream page.

March 7, 2011, BZA Meeting.

County Commissioners Results- March 7, 2011

2011-03-07T14:56:00.002-05:00

The following items were heard by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners at their meeting on Monday, March 7, 2011.

(A-11-01) An Amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance- APPROVED
Grammar, Minor Subdivision Review Process, & Structure.
First Reading- March 7, 2011
Second Reading- March 7, 2011
Third Reading- March 7, 2011
Effective Date of April 5, 2011.

(Z-11-05) Kirk Kohart/Tod Hicks- APPROVED
Zone change from General Business (GB) to Residence-1 (R-1) of two tracts of land on 325 W.
First Reading- March 7, 2011
Second Reading- March 7, 2011
Third Reading- March 7, 2011

(Z-11-06) Steuben County Plan Commission- APPROVED
Zone change from Agriculture (A) to Lake Residence (LR) of two tracts of land on West South Lk Gage.
First Reading- March 7, 2011
Second Reading- March 7, 2011
Third Reading- March 7, 2011

BZA Reminder- March 7, 2011

2011-03-05T10:30:00.000-05:00

The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold public meeting on Monday, March 7, 2011.

The meeting will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room in the basement of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN and will begin at 7pm.

The agenda for the meeting is available as a weblog entry or as a pdf on the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS website.

The staff report for the meeting is available as a pdf on the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS website, as a hardcopy in the Plan Commission Office, or as a pdf email attachment upon request.

The meeting will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)

Stream videos at Ustream

Land-Use Video Seminar- March 7, 2011

2011-03-04T09:54:00.000-05:00

The Steuben County Purdue Extension and the Steuben County Plan Commission will host a Purdue Extension video seminar on Monday, March 7, 2011, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The topic for this seminar is “Cost of Community Services Study.”

The interactive program will help participants compare the different local government service costs to the revenues collected to pay for those services. The costs and revenues are divided into residential, agricultural, and business sectors.

Developments of all types require services from the local government, such as: roads, drainage, schools, and fire and police protection. The revenues collected to pay for those services vary in Indiana by the type of development or use.

The program will include:
• Cost of Community Services Study for county government and school corporations.
• How alternate assumptions affect the results.
• Policy analysis for cost of community services.

Larry DeBoer, Purdue University Extension Economist, 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 will 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 June 16 and September 8.

County Commissioners- March 7, 2011

2011-03-04T09:23:00.002-05:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission has the following business before the Steuben County Board of Commissioners on Monday, March 7, 2011.

1:50 - 2:00(ish) pm
A-11-01 An amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance.
Z-11-05 Kohart/Hicks- Zone change from General Business to Residence-1.
Z-11-06 Steuben County Plan Commission- Zone change from Agriculture to Lake Residence.

*Items may be heard slightly earlier or later than the above time.

Plan Commission Results- March 2, 2011

2011-03-03T10:15:00.002-05:00

P-11-03 Mark & Bridget Raab:
APPROVED (7-0)
Primary Approval of the minor subdivision "South 700 East Addition."
Conditions: None.
Notes: Secondary Approval is conducted by the Plan Director. Petition was originally scheduled for the February 2, 2011, Plan Commission meeting.

P-11-02 Derwood & Phyllis Anderson:
APPROVED (7-0)
Primary Approval of the minor subdivision "Colinas Del Lago Addition."
Conditions: None.
Notes: Secondary Approval is conducted by the Plan Director. The minor subdivision was signed-up as "Colinas Del Lego Addition" but will be amended to "Colinas Del Lago Addition."

Z-11-05 Kirk Kohart & Tod Hicks:
Forwarded with a FAVORABLE Recommendation (6-0-1)
Zone change of two tracts of land from General Business to Residence-1.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners. Crowl abstained.

Z-11-06 Steuben County Plan Commission:
Forwarded with a FAVORABLE Recommendation (6-0-1)
Zone change of two tracts of land from Agriculture to Lake Residence.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Property owner will combine the two parcels into a singe parcel following the zone change.

A-11-01 (Revised):
Forwarded with a FAVORABLE Recommendation (6-0-1)
An amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance concerning the minor subdivision review process, grammatical corrections, structure of the ordinance, and other changes.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Amendment is forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners. Crowl abstained. This is a revision of the amendment which was heard by the Plan Commission in January 2011.

A-11-02:
NO ACTION
An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning sign standards, livestock standards, developmental standards for specific uses, permitted uses for zoning districts, improvement location permit requirements, grammatical corrections, and other changes.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Home occupations, accessory buildings, campgrounds, and sign standards were discussed. The annual ordinance amendment will be split into two parts with the first to be voted on at the April meeting and the second to be voted on when it is ready. Plan Commission Staff will host a meeting to further discuss campground and sign standards on Monday, March 14, 2011, at 5:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center.

Fee Schedule for Plan Commission Services:
NO ACTION
A revision of the fee schedule for Plan Commission services, including, but not limited to: administrative divisions, subdivisions, fences & retaining walls, variances, special exceptions, appeals, and vacations.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Item was not heard by the Plan Commission. It will be scheduled for the April 6, 2011, meeting.

The following Plan Commissioners were present: Brooks, Crowl, Eickholtz, Gilbert, Hansen, Keck, & Schmidt.

The Plan Commission meeting was recorded in two parts. They are available for viewing at any time on the Steuben County Plan Commission's ustream page.

March 2, 2011, Plan Commission meeting: Part 1.
March 2, 2011, Plan Commission meeting: Part 2.

Report of Collections- February 15/23, 2011

2011-03-03T09:43:00.005-05:00

Following is the Steuben County Plan Commission Report of Collections for the period: February 15, 2011, through February 23, 2011. Collections are turned over to the Steuben County Auditor.

DESCRIPTION	THIS PERIOD	YEAR TO DATE
Improvement Location Permits	*$625.00*	$1,505.00
Sign Location Permits	*$0.00*	$0.00
Fences/Retaining Walls	*$0.00*	$10.00
Special Meeting	*$0.00*	$0.00
Variance Applications	*$0.00*	$1,550.00
Special Exceptions	*$0.00*	$0.00
Zone Chane Applications	*$0.00*	$270.00
Vacations	*$0.00*	$0.00
Subdivision Applications	*$200.00*	$550.00
Planned Unit Developments	*$0.00*	$0.00
Legal Ads	*$10.00*	$100.00
Copying/Postage	*$50.00*	$500.30
Copy of Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan	*$0.00*	$15.00
Lake Map Directory	*$0.00*	$0.00
Fines	*$0.00*	$70.00
Abandoned/Junk Vehicles	*$0.00*	$0.00
TOTAL AMOUNT COLLECTED	*$885.00*	$4,570.30

Notes: Collections turned in on March 1, 2010.

Job Opening Announcement

2011-02-28T16:24:00.000-05:00

POSITION:
Field Code Enforcement Technician
WORK SCHEDULE:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F
JOB CATEGORY:
COMOT (Clerical, Office Machine Operation, Technician)

DATE WRITTEN: November 1999
STATUS: Full-time
DATE REVISED:
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

The following essential job functions comprise a summary of job duties, requirements, and responsibilities contained in the job description prepared for this position. The job description will serve as the primary document in the selection and hiring process; and constitutes the context for incumbent job performance and evaluation. To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conducts on-site inspections and ensures compliance with the relative Improvement Location Permits and the Developmental Standards of the Plan Commission regarding new construction;
Performs construction site previews prior to construction to inform owner of options and to establish parameters for construction particularly involving lake residential properties;
Receives, processes and follows up on complaints received involving compliance with all ordinances as directed by the Director;
Initiate and post any required paperwork relative to field inspections, project compliance and complaint responses. Collect and document all evidence regarding any potential legal proceedings necessary relative to the enforcement of said ordinances;
Write the citations, stop work orders, the notices of abatement, follow-up letters and certificates of compliance and compliance notifications;
Monitor, record and post the red tags and relative notices to abate pertaining to the Abandoned Motor Vehicle Ordinance. Assist the Director in monitoring the Abandoned Motion Vehicle Auctions;
Perform related duties as assigned by the Plan Director.

REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED, with education beyond high school preferred;
Working knowledge of and ability to read, interpret and explain applicable laws, ordinances, property legal descriptions, and aerial and plat maps;
Working knowledge of and ability to read blueprints, site plans, floor plans, and other working drawings of the construction trade;
Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to type with speed and accuracy and properly operate a variety of standard office equipment, including computer software and printer, telephone, fax machine, typewriter, copier and calculator;
Ability to prioritize and work on several tasks at the same time, work rapidly for long periods and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions;
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities;
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and work with minimum supervision;
Ability to occasionally work extended, weekend, and/or evening hours.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION NEEDED:
Possession of a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS:
Please obtain an application packet from the Plan Commission Office, complete the application, and submit with your resume to:
Steuben County Plan Commission
317 S Wayne St Ste 3L
Angola, IN 46703

1 260.668.1000 X1600
plancommmission@steubencounty.com

POSTING DATE: February 28, 2011
REVIEW BEGINS: March 14, 2011

Calendar for March 2011

2011-02-28T10:34:00.002-05:00

Monday, February 28, 2011, at 9:00am.
Lakes Advisory Board Meeting
Presbyterian Chapel of the Lakes

Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at 7:00pm.
Plan Commission Hearing
Multi-purpose Room, Steuben County Community Center
7 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, March 4, 2011, at 4:00pm.
April Hearing Sign-Up Deadline
Steuben County Plan Commission Office
Notes: All applications must be complete at time of submission.

Monday, March 7, 2011, at 7:00pm.
Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing
Multi-purpose Room, Steuben County Community Center
3 New Agenda Items
Agenda on GIS “Home Page”, Agenda on Weblog
BZA Staff Report
Hearing is open to the public.
Webcast/Recording

Thursday, March 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, March 31, 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, April 1, 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.

Plan Commission Reminder- March 2, 2011

2011-02-26T16:35:00.000-05:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, March 2, 2011.

The meeting will be held in the Multi-purpose Room in the basement of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN and will begin at 7pm.

The agenda for the meeting is available as a weblog entry or as a pdf on the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS website.

The staff report for the meeting is available as a pdf on the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS website, as a hardcopy in the Plan Commission Office, or as a pdf email attachment upon request.

The meeting will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)

Free live streaming by Ustream

Site Survey Attendance- February 24/25, 2011

2011-02-25T08:53:00.002-05:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission conducted a site survey on Thursday, February 24, 2011. The following Plan Commissioners were present: Keck & Schmidt.
Also present was a representative of the Lakes Advisory Board.

The Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals conducted a site survey on Friday, February 25, 2011. The following Board Members were present: Bandelier, Halsey, Keck, & Schmidt.

BZA Staff Report- March 7, 2011

2011-02-24T16:11:00.000-05:00

The Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals Staff Reports are now available online.

You may view or download the March 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.

Plan Commission Staff Report- March 2, 2011

2011-02-24T10:02:00.002-05:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission Staff Reports are now available online.

You may view or download the March 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.

Site Survey Reminder- February 24/25, 2011

2011-02-22T08:38:00.000-05:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission will conduct a site survey on Thursday, February 24, 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.

The Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a site survey on Friday, February 25, 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.

(A-11-01 Revised) Subdivision Control Ordinance Amendment

2011-02-18T09:31:00.003-05:00

The revised amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance, (A-11-01 Revised), is now available on the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS. It is also available for review at the Plan Commission Office or by request.

This amendment was originally heard by the Plan Commission and forwarded with a FAVORABLE recommendation, with conditions, at its January 5, 2011, meeting.

Staff and legal counsel have reviewed the proposed ordinance with conditions and determined it should be revised to be fully compliant with Indiana Code.

The amendment shows text to be deleted with red strikethrough and the text to be added with red bold italic. It does not show the complete text of the subdivision control ordinance, only those parts that are being amended.

Please contact the Plan Commission Office if you would like to have a copy of either the amendment of the subdivision control ordinance, as it will be with the proposed amendment.

The Plan Commission will reconsider the revised amendment at its public meeting on March 2, 2011. Amendments are then forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners.

Planning Resources- February 17, 2011

2011-02-17T12:01:00.004-05:00

There are many local, regional, and national resources available for anybody wanting to learn more about planning. Give one of them a check!

Planetizen provides links to planning-related stories, planning courses, books, editorials, and more.

The Indiana Chapter of the American Planning Association hosts training sessions and conferences for planning professionals, citizen planners, and the general public and provides educational materials.

We'll continue to add links to other resources in the future.

Office Closing- February 21, 2011

2011-02-17T08:00:00.000-05:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission and the Steuben County Offices will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2011, in observance of Presidents Day.

Picture from: www.visitingdc.com.

Report of Collections- January 27/February 10, 2011

2011-02-16T08:06:00.004-05:00

Following is the Steuben County Plan Commission Report of Collections for the period: January 27, 2011, through February 10, 2011. Collections are turned over to the Steuben County Auditor.

DESCRIPTION	THIS PERIOD	YEAR TO DATE
Improvement Location Permits	*$255.00*	$880.00
Sign Location Permits	*$0.00*	$0.00
Fences/Retaining Walls	*$10.00*	$10.00
Special Meeting	*$0.00*	$0.00
Variance Applications	*$500.00*	$1,550.00
Special Exceptions	*$0.00*	$0.00
Zone Chane Applications	*$270.00*	$270.00
Vacations	*$0.00*	$0.00
Subdivision Applications	*$300.00*	$350.00
Planned Unit Developments	*$0.00*	$0.00
Legal Ads	*$30.00*	$90.00
Copying/Postage	*$150.30*	$450.30
Copy of Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan	*$0.00*	$15.00
Lake Map Directory	*$0.00*	$0.00
Fines	*$20.00*	$70.00
Abandoned/Junk Vehicles	*$0.00*	$0.00
TOTAL AMOUNT COLLECTED	*$1,535.30*	$3,685.30

Notes: Collections turned in on February 11, 2011.

BZA Results- February 15, 2011

2011-02-15T09:30:00.002-05:00

V-11-07A Edward & Kathleen Murphy - APPROVED with Conditions (3-2)
Side-yard setback of three (3) feet eight (8) inches rather than the five (5) feet required.
Conditions: Living quarters may only be used for temporary guests and family members of Lots 15 & 16 of Uncle Tom's Plat.
Notes: Schmidt recused himself.

V-11-07B Edward & Kathleen Murphy - APPROVED with Conditions (3-2)
Rear-yard setback of six (6) feet seven (7) inches rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: Living quarters may only be used for temporary guests and family members of Lots 15 & 16 of Uncle Tom's Plat.
Notes: Schmidt recused himself.

V-11-07C Edward & Kathleen Murphy - DENIED (2-3)
Impermeable coverage of seventy-two and five tenths (72.5) percent rather than the fifty (50) percent allowed.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Schmidt recused himself.

BZA Agenda- March 7,2011

2011-02-15T08:47:00.000-05:00

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on March 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-11-10) Circle B RV Park Inc & David Benson petition for one land-use variance for a recreational marina. Variance is to operate a recreational marina in an Environmental Control Zoning District where proposed use is neither a permitted nor a special exception use. Property is located at 340 LN 100 Hogback Lk, Section 25 Jackson Twp (Map# 76-05-25-000-015.030-005),

2. (V-11-11ABC) David & Cynthia Streicher petition for three developmental-standard variances for a home addition. Variances are for a building-to-building setback of nine (9) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required, a side-yard setback of four point two (4.2) feet rather than the five (5) feet required, & a side-yard setback of three (3) feet rather than five (5) feet required. Property is located at 200 LN 280 Lk James, Section 10 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-10-220-220.000/020-011), &

*- The link will take you to the first parcel identified in the map number. This weblog and the online GIS are not playing well when it comes to linking for multiple properties so we have included an image of all of the properties in addition to the link.

3. A presentation by the Steuben County Building Department concerning building standards & codes.

BZA Voting Update- February 15, 2011

2011-02-14T14:58:00.003-05:00

(V-11-07ABC) Edward & Kathleen Murphy received 2-2 votes at the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on February 7, 2011.

The fifth vote will be cast in the Plan Commission Office on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at 9:00 am.

Members of the public may be present, but no additional evidence can be taken.

The results will be posted on this weblog.

Plan Commission Agenda- March 2, 2011

2011-02-14T08:18:00.007-05:00

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 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. (P-11-02) Derwood & Phyllis Anderson petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Colinas Del Lego Addition.” The proposed minor subdivision will create two (2) lots measuring roughly one point six (1.6) & forty-three point seven (43.7) acres. Property is located at 6270 W Bachelor, Section 26 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-26-000-002.000-007),

3. (Z-11-05) Kirk Kohart & Tod Hicks petition for a zone change of two (2) tracts of land. Proposed zone change is from General Business to Residence-1. Properties are located at 470 S 325 W, Section 29 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-29-000-029/030.000-011),

*- The link will take you to the first parcel identified in the map number. This weblog and the online GIS are not playing well when it comes to linking for multiple properties so we have included an image of all of the properties in addition to the link.

4. (Z-11-06) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions for a zone change of two (2) tracts of land. Proposed zone change is from Agriculture to Lake Residence. Properties are located at 6835 W South Lk Gage, Section 34 Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-34-440-207/208.000-007),

*- 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.

5. (A-11-01) An amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance concerning the minor subdivision process, grammatical corrections, & others. The proposed amendment has been revised since original approval by the Plan Commission & will be reconsidered,

6. (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, &

7. Fee Schedule for Plan Commission services, including, but not limited to, the following: administrative divisions, subdivisions, fences & retaining walls, variances, special exceptions, appeals, & vacations.

Lakes Advisory Board Opening- February 11, 2011

2011-02-11T08:24:00.000-05:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission has an opening for a volunteer 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’s jurisdiction, 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. The open position is for the remainder of an existing appointment and would be through December 31, 2011. Interested individuals should contact the Plan Commission Office to request an application.

Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission at 260 668.1000 x1600 or plancommission@steubencounty.com with any questions or to volunteer.

Ordinance Amendment Meeting- February 14, 2011

2011-02-10T16:27:00.001-05:00

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 Monday, February 14, 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, and others.

Please contact the Plan Commission Office with any questions.

County Commissioners Results- February 7, 2011

2011-02-09T17:25:00.000-05:00

The following item was heard by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners at their meeting on Monday, February 7, 2011.

Appointment to a position on both the Plan Commission & Board of Zoning Appeals.
PC/BZA- Peter Keck

The County Commissioners and Plan Commission wish to thank everybody who applied for positions. We encourage you to remain involved in the community and to apply again in the future. Thank you!

Plan Commission Agenda Rescheduled- February 2, 2011

2011-02-09T09:40:00.004-05:00

Because of severe weather and dangerous roads, the Steuben County Plan Commission public meeting on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, was canceled. The agenda for that meeting has been rescheduled as described below.

The following items will be on the Plan Commission Agenda for Wednesday, March 2, 2011:
(P-11-03) Mark & Bridget Raab,
(A-11-02) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance, &
Fee Schedule for Plan Commission services.

The following item will be on the Plan Commission Agenda for Wednesday, April 6, 2011:
(Z-11-04) Steuben County Plan Commission- Zone change for Ramblin' Acres Backlots.

All of the rescheduled petitions have new notification of the new meeting date. This includes both legal ads and letters to interested persons.

The Plan Commission sincerely apologizes for the delay. We appreciate your understanding with the need to reschedule these items.

BZA Results- February 7, 2011

2011-02-08T08:50:00.000-05:00

V-11-05 Armstrong Property LLC & Bruce Armstrong - APPROVED as presented with conditions (3-2)
Road-front setback of nineteen & two tenths (19.2) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: 1)Applicants must sign liability waiver. 2)As presented.
Notes: Addition is two stories high.

V-11-06 Brian & Amy Kaufman - APPROVED (5-0)
Road-front setback of ten & eight tenths (10.8) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Reduced setback is to add a gabled roof. The footprint of the building will remain unchanged.

V-11-07A Edward & Kathleen Murphy - NO DECISION (2-2)
Side-yard setback of three (3) feet eight (8) inches rather than the five (5) feet required.
Conditions: Living quarters may only be used for temporary guests and family members of Lots 15 & 16 of Uncle Tom's Plat.
Notes: The BZA member who did not vote will receive a recording of the hearing and cast his ballot in the Plan Commission Office at a later date to be announced on this weblog. Members of the public may be present but no additional evidence can be offered. Schmidt recused himself.

V-11-07B Edward & Kathleen Murphy - NO DECISION (2-2)
Rear-yard setback of six (6) feet seven (7) inches rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: Living quarters may only be used for temporary guests and family members of Lots 15 & 16 of Uncle Tom's Plat.
Notes: The BZA member who did not vote will receive a recording of the hearing and cast his ballot in the Plan Commission Office at a later date to be announced on this weblog. Members of the public may be present but no additional evidence can be offered. Schmidt recused himself.

V-11-07C Edward & Kathleen Murphy - NO DECISION (2-2)
Impermeable coverage of seventy-two and five tenths (72.5) percent rather than the fifty (50) percent allowed.
Conditions: Living quarters may only be used for temporary guests and family members of Lots 15 & 16 of Uncle Tom's Plat.
Notes: The BZA member who did not vote will receive a recording of the hearing and cast his ballot in the Plan Commission Office at a later date to be announced on this weblog. Members of the public may be present but no additional evidence can be offered. Schmidt recused himself.

V-11-08 Brian & Melissa Cook - APPROVED (4-1)
Fence posts located on the outside of the fenced property rather than on the inside of the fenced property as required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Post-construction variance. Applicants received letters of non-objection for a reduced setback so that variance is no longer necessary.

V-11-09 John & Cynthia Somers - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Rear-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Applicants have rotated the building to meet the road-front setback so that variance is no longer necessary.

The BZA meeting was recorded. It is available for viewing at any time on the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals' ustream page.

February 7, 2011, BZA Hearing.

BZA Reminder- February 7, 2011

2011-02-04T10:57:00.000-05:00

The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold a hearing on Monday, February 7, 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

County Commissioners- February 7, 2011

2011-02-04T10:54:00.001-05:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission has the following business before the Steuben County Commissioners on Monday, February 7, 2011.

1:00 - 1:30(ish) pm
Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Plan Commission.

Request to spent $175 for membership in the American Planning Association.

*Items may be heard slightly earlier or later than the above time.

Plan Commission Meeting Cancelled- February 2, 2011

2011-02-02T12:13:00.002-05:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 02, 2011, has been cancelled.

This decision was not made lightly. We understand the importance of a timely hearing of petitions by citizens and know that individuals rearrange schedules in order to attend our public meetings. However, the safety of petitioners, citizens, Plan Commissioners, and Plan Commission staff is paramount. After consultation with the Steuben County Emergency Management Director, we have determined that the best decision is to cancel tonight’s meeting and reschedule the petitions for a later date.

At this time, no date has been set for the petitions to be heard by the Plan Commission. We will contact petitioners and make the announcement on the Plan Commission’s weblog and through local media when a date has been finalized.

Thank you for your understanding and patience, and please be safe.

BANI Newsletter- February 2010

2011-02-02T10:49:00.000-05:00

A version of the following article appears in "The Higher Standard," the newsletter for the Builders Association of Northeast Indiana. www.ba-ni.com.

Traditional planning/zoning divides the community into different zones. In general, each community will have some variation of agricultural, residential, commercial/business, industrial, and specialty zones. The intent of creating different zones is to reduce negative impacts between uses, for example, to make sure a factory or landfill is not built next to your house.

The Steuben County Zoning Ordinance lists 13 different zoning districts: Agriculture, Environmental Control, Residence-1, Residence-2, Residence-3, Lake Residence, Manufactured Home, Local Business, General Business, Accommodation Business, Light Industry, General Industry, and Wind Energy Conversion Overlay.

Each zoning district has a table of uses which describes what uses are permitted (by right), what uses are special exceptions (permitted after a review to determine if certain criteria are met), and what uses are not permitted. Each zoning district also has developmental standards for things like setbacks, building heights, and coverage areas.

The Steuben County Zone Map, the map showing where the different districts are located, was prepared starting in 1970 and adopted in 1974. Since then, it has been amended many times in many places. Zone changes can be initiated by a couple of methods. They can be started by the Plan Commission or the County Board of Commissioners. They can be started by property owners.

Almost all of the zone changes from 1974 through 2008 were initiated by individual property owners. In the fall of 2008, the Plan Commission Office reviewed the zone maps and made a list of areas that needed rezoning. Most of these zone changes are in areas that have had subdivisions developed since the original maps were prepared. For example, the original zoning was as an agricultural district, but the area has been developed for lake homes.

Rezoning the properties to match the existing use and the future use prevents serious headaches for the property owners. For example, a lot near the lake that is zoned agriculture must meet the (larger) setbacks and (smaller) coverages for agriculture. This can make it difficult to add-on to an existing home or to replace a damaged one.

Zone change petitions are heard by the Plan Commission at a public hearing. They review the petition and evaluate it using the following criteria:
(a) Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan and any other applicable, adopted planning studies or reports.
(b) Current Conditions: The current conditions and the character of current structures and uses in each district.
(c) Reasonable Use: The most reasonable use for which the land in each district is adapted.
(d) Property Values: The conservation of property values throughout the planning jurisdiction.
(e) Responsible Growth: Responsible growth and development.

The petition is forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners with a favorable recommendation, an unfavorable recommendation, or no recommendation. The County Commissioners consider the zone change at a public hearing and may enact the zone change.

Plan Commission Meeting + Snowmageddon

2011-02-01T15:53:00.003-05:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission public meeting for Wednesday, February 2, 2011, is still scheduled.

If the weather grows as bad as promised, we may be forced to cancel the meeting. If that happens, we will contact the Plan Commissioners and applicants by phone and make the announcement by on this weblog and through local medial.

Stay tuned for updates and drive safely.

Plan Commission Reminder- February 2, 2011

2011-01-31T16:25:00.000-05:00

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

Calendar for February 2011

2011-01-31T11:17:00.003-05:00

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.

Report of Collections- January 11/25, 2011

2011-01-29T15:27:00.000-05:00

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.

Site Survey Attendance- January 27/28, 2011

2011-01-28T11:05:00.003-05:00

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.

BZA Staff Report- February 7, 2011

2011-01-28T10:55:00.001-05:00

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.

Plan Commission Staff Report- February 2, 2011

2011-01-27T16:34:00.002-05:00

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.

Land-Use Video Seminar (Welcome)- January 26, 2011

2011-01-26T15:25:00.002-05:00

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/.

BZA Agenda- February 7, 2011

2011-01-25T09:52:00.004-05:00

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).

County Commissioners Results- January 24, 2011

2011-01-24T11:14:00.003-05:00

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

Why Do We Need Planning?

2011-01-23T20:09:00.000-05:00

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."

Site Survey Reminder- January 27/28, 2011

2011-01-22T14:11:00.000-05:00

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.

Wayfinding Signs Website

2011-01-21T09:07:00.000-05:00

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.

Ordinance Amendment Meeting- January 25, 2011

2011-01-20T08:00:00.000-05:00

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.

Land-Use Video Seminar (Welcome)- January 26, 2011

2011-01-19T09:45:00.000-05:00

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.

County Commissioners- January 24, 2011

2011-01-19T08:32:00.000-05:00

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.

Plan Commission Agenda- February 2, 2011

2011-01-18T11:33:00.003-05:00

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:

Office Closing- January 17, 2011

2011-01-13T09:49:00.000-05:00

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.

Report of Collections- January 1/7, 2011

2011-01-11T09:21:00.002-05:00

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.

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

2011-01-11T08:40:00.002-05:00

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.

BZA Reminder- January 10, 2011

2011-01-07T10:36:00.001-05:00

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

Plan Commission Results- January 5, 2011

2011-01-06T08:21:00.001-05:00

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.

(A-11-01) Subdivision Control Ordinance Amendment

2011-01-05T14:43:00.002-05:00

(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.

Calendar for January 2011

2011-01-04T10:41:00.003-05:00

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

2011-01-04T09:00:00.008-05:00

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

Plan Commission Reminder- January 5, 2010

2011-01-01T15:29:00.000-05:00

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

BZA Staff Report- January 10, 2011

2010-12-31T15:26:00.000-05:00

The Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals Staff Reports are now available online.

You may view or download the January 10, 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.

Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals Opening

2010-12-31T15:23:00.001-05:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission has an opening for a volunteer to serve on both the Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.

The Plan Commission (PC) is a nine-member commission that helps guide and oversee community development. This body hears subdivision plats, planned-unit-developments, zone changes, vacations, and ordinance amendments.

The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) is a five-member board that hears petitions concerning the use and development of property within the Steuben County Plan Commission jurisdiction. The quasi-judicial body decides land-use variances, developmental standard variances, special exception uses, and appeals of decisions.

The volunteer may be required to attend one PC meeting and up to two BZA meetings per month. These meetings are held starting at 7:00pm on the first Wednesday of the month, PC, and the two following Mondays, BZA. The volunteer may also attend two monthly site surveys on the last Thursday and Friday of the month.

The individual selected to serve will be appointed by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners for a four-year term. The term will run through December 31, 2014. The position is likely to be filled starting in January or February of 2011. Training is available for interested individuals without previous experience.

Applicants must live within the Steuben County Plan Commission jurisdiction and cannot be an appointed or elected government official. Additionally, applicants cannot be a registered member of the Democratic Party. Indiana Code, IC-36-7-4-208, prohibits appointment of more than two citizen members from any single political party, and there are already two Democrats appointed to the Plan Commission.

Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission immediately at 260 668.1000 x1600 or plancommission@steubencounty.com with any questions or to request an application.

Report of Collections- December 29/31, 2010

2010-12-31T11:11:00.003-05:00

Following is the Steuben County Plan Commission Report of Collections for the period: December 29, 2010 to December 31, 2010. Collections are turned over to the Steuben County Auditor.

DESCRIPTION	THIS PERIOD	YEAR TO DATE
Improvement Location Permits	*$50.00*	$20,635.00
Sign Location Permits	*$0.00*	$1,861.00
Fences/Retaining Walls	*$0.00*	$440.00
Special Meeting	*$0.00*	$1,800.00
Variance Applications	*$0.00*	$15,050.00
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*	$6,610.00
Planned Unit Developments	*$0.00*	$0.00
Legal Ads	*$10.00*	$1,190.00
Copying/Postage	*$0.00*	$5,353.70
Copy of Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan	*$0.00*	$30.00
Lake Map Directory	*$0.00*	$0.00
Fines	*$50.00*	$5,375.00
Abandoned/Junk Vehicles	*$0.00*	$250.00
TOTAL AMOUNT COLLECTED	*$110.00*	$66,029.70

Notes: Collections turned in on December 31, 2010.

Plan Commission Staff Report- January 5, 2011

2010-12-30T15:22:00.002-05:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission Staff Reports are now available online.

You may view or download the January 5, 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.

Office Closing- January 3, 2010

2010-12-30T08:10:00.000-05:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission and the Steuben County Offices will be closed on Monday, January 3, 2010, in observance of New Years Day.

Have a safe and happy Holiday Season!

Report of Collections- December 20/28, 2010

2010-12-29T08:44:00.003-05:00

Following is the Steuben County Plan Commission Report of Collections for the period: December 20, 2010 to December 28, 2010. Collections are turned over to the Steuben County Auditor.

DESCRIPTION	THIS PERIOD	YEAR TO DATE
Improvement Location Permits	*$150.00*	$20,585.00
Sign Location Permits	*$0.00*	$1,861.00
Fences/Retaining Walls	*$0.00*	$440.00
Special Meeting	*$0.00*	$1,800.00
Variance Applications	*$0.00*	$15,050.00
Special Exceptions	*$0.00*	$1,050.00
Zone Chane Applications	*$0.00*	$1,160.00
Vacations	*$0.00*	$5,225.00
Subdivision Applications	*$150.00*	$6,610.00
Planned Unit Developments	*$0.00*	$0.00
Legal Ads	*$0.00*	$1,180.00
Copying/Postage	*$0.00*	$5,353.70
Copy of Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan	*$0.00*	$30.00
Lake Map Directory	*$0.00*	$0.00
Fines	*$0.00*	$5,325.00
Abandoned/Junk Vehicles	*$0.00*	$250.00
TOTAL AMOUNT COLLECTED	*$300.00*	$65,919.70

Notes: Collections turned in on December 29, 2010.

Site Survey Reminder- December 30/31, 2010

2010-12-29T08:24:00.000-05:00

Steuben County Plan Commission members will conduct a site survey on Thursday, December 30, 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, December 31, 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.

Office Closing- December 31, 2010

2010-12-28T08:05:00.002-05:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission and the Steuben County Offices will be closed to the public starting at noon on Friday, December 31, 2010, to allow County Offices to close-out for the year.

County Commissioners Results- December 20, 2010

2010-12-27T08:30:00.003-05:00

The following items were heard by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners at their meeting on Monday, December 20, 2010.

(Z-10-10) Steuben County Plan Commission- APPROVED
Zone change from Agriculture (A) to Lake Residence (LR) for Lots 7-10 of Collins First Addition Subdivision.
First Reading- December 20, 2010
Second Reading- December 20, 2010
Third Reading- December 20, 2010

(Z-10-11) Steuben County Plan Commission- APPROVED
Zone change from Agriculture (A) to Lake Residence (LR) for Lots 1-15 of Collins Second Addition Subdivision.
First Reading- December 20, 2010
Second Reading- December 20, 2010
Third Reading- December 20, 2010

(Z-10-12) Steuben County Plan Commission- APPROVED
Zone change from Agriculture (A) to Residence-2 (R-2) for Lots 159-176 of Lake James Estates West Section I Subdivision.
First Reading- December 20, 2010
Second Reading- December 20, 2010
Third Reading- December 20, 2010

Office Closing- December 23/24, 2010

2010-12-19T09:09:00.000-05:00

The Steuben County Plan Commission and the Steuben County Offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, December 23/24, 2010, in observance of Christmas.

Have a safe and happy Holiday Season!