Showing posts with label bza results. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bza results. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

BZA Results- March 7, 2011


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.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

BZA Results- February 15, 2011

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.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

BZA Results- February 7, 2011


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.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

BZA Results- January 10, 2011

Election of Officers:
Chairman- Doug Smith
Vice-chairman- Bill Schmidt
Secretary- Craig Halsey
Notes: Term of office runs through the first meeting of 2012.

V-10-79A Shane & Rebecca Shanton - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback of five and four-tenths (5.4) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Petition heard as old business at this hearing.

V-10-79B Shane & Rebecca Shanton - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Building-to-building setback of eight and five-tenths (8.5) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Petition heard as old business at this hearing.

V-10-80B Richard & Joanne Goss & Lancia Homes - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Amend conditions for an approved variance. (Water for proposed water closet & sink only. Restriction against living quarters. Conditions removed.)
Conditions: Property must be rezoned to Lake Residence prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Notes: Petition heard as old business at this hearing.

V-11-01 Maynard & Billie Dewitt - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Rear-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: 1) No sleeping quarters. 2) No sewer or water.
Notes: Existing shed on the property will be removed.

V-11-02 Thomas & Judy Slater & Lauer Log Homes, Inc - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Road-front setback of four and five-tenths (4.5) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: Applicants sign a waiver against any damages to the home due to the reduced setback.
Notes: Reduced setback for a second-story addition. The building footprint will remain unchanged.

V-11-03 Gary & Jane Houg & Phil Meyers - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Project received a lakefront setback in November 2010.

V-11-04 Michael Davito - DENIED (1-4)
Lakefront setback of zero (0) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Post-construction variance. Setback for a deck.


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

January 10, 2011, BZA Hearing.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

BZA Results- December 6, 2010

V-10-76A Ronald Smith & Jimmerson Shores Co-op - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Building-to-building setback of one (1) foot rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: 1) Carport must remain open on all sides. 2) Applicant shall record a document waiving against any damages.
Notes: Reduced setback from adjacent mobile home to the south. Document to be approved by the Plan Director.

V-10-76B Ronald Smith & Jimmerson Shores Co-op - APPROVED with conditions (4-1)
Building-to-building setback of zero (0) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: 1) Carport must remain open on all sides. 2) Applicant shall record a document waiving against any damages.
Notes: Reduced setback from mobile home on the same unrecorded lot as the proposed carport. Document to be approved by the Plan Director.

V-10-76C Ronald Smith & Jimmerson Shores Co-op - APPROVED as presented with conditions (4-1)
Road-front setback of four (4) feet rather than the eight (8) feet required.
Conditions: 1) Carport must remain open on all sides. 2) Applicant shall record a document waiving against any damages. 3) As presented.
Notes: Reduced setback from the edge of the private mobile home park road. Document to be approved by the Plan Director.

V-10-77 Robert Christen - APPROVED with conditions (4-1)
Three (3) detached accessory buildings rather than the one (1) allowed.
Conditions: 1) No permanent foundations for the shed; shed must remain on skids. 2) Variance is for Mr. Christen only; shed must be moved or removed when Mr. Christen moves or the property is sold.
Notes: Post-construction variance.

V-10-78 Leland Anglin, Dan Troyer, & Caps Mobile Home Park Inc - APPROVED with conditions (3-2)
Road-front setback of six (6) feet rather than the fifteen (15) feet required.
Conditions: 1) Applicant must sign a waiver against any potential damages from the Steuben County Highway Department. 2) Applicant must rebuild the structure and satisfy the requirements of the Building Department. 3) Structure must remain unenclosed.
Notes: Variance is for a deck roof.

V-10-79A Shane & Rebecca Shanton - TABLED until January (5-0)
Road-front setback of five and four-tenths (5.4) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Request to table made by the applicants. Petition will be heard in January as old business. Petition will be published in the newspaper legal ad, but no new letters will be sent out to interested persons.

V-10-79B Shane & Rebecca Shanton - TABLED until January (5-0)
Building-to-building setback of eight and five-tenths (8.5) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Request to table made by the applicants. Petition will be heard in January as old business. Petition will be published in the newspaper legal ad, but no new letters will be sent out to interested persons.

V-10-80A Richard & Joanne Goss & Lancia Homes - DENIED (2-3)
Accessory building height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: None.

V-10-80B Richard & Joanne Goss & Lancia Homes - APPROVED with conditions(5-0)
Road-front setback of twenty-two and one-tenth (22.1) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required.
Conditions: 1) Petitioner record a document, approved by the Plan Director, prohibiting living quarters in the proposed garage. 2) Applicants sign a waiver against any potential damages from the Steuben County Highway Department. 3) Water and sewer for the proposed water closet and sink only; no other water or sewer hookups. 4) Applicants prepare a drainage plan to be approved by the County Surveyor.
Notes: Reduced road-front setback from West South Lake Gage Rd.

V-10-80C Richard & Joanne Goss & Lancia Homes - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Rear-yard setback of twenty-five and four-tenths (25.4) feet rather than the 40 feet required.
Conditions: 1) Petitioner record a document, approved by the Plan Director, prohibiting living quarters in the proposed garage. 2) Applicants sign a waiver against any potential damages from the Steuben County Highway Department. 3) Water and sewer for the proposed water closet and sink only; no other water or sewer hookups. 4) Applicants prepare a drainage plan to be approved by the County Surveyor.
Notes: Reduced setback is from the property line to the south.

V-10-80D Richard & Joanne Goss & Lancia Homes - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: 1) Petitioner record a document, approved by the Plan Director, prohibiting living quarters in the proposed garage. 2) Applicants sign a waiver against any potential damages from the Steuben County Highway Department. 3) Water and sewer for the proposed water closet and sink only; no other water or sewer hookups. 4) Applicants prepare a drainage plan to be approved by the County Surveyor.
Notes: Reduced setback from the property line to the east.

V-10-80E Richard & Joanne Goss & Lancia Homes - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: 1) Petitioner record a document, approved by the Plan Director, prohibiting living quarters in the proposed garage. 2) Applicants sign a waiver against any potential damages from the Steuben County Highway Department. 3) Water and sewer for the proposed water closet and sink only; no other water or sewer hookups. 4) Applicants prepare a drainage plan to be approved by the County Surveyor.
Notes: Reduced setback from the property line to the west.

V-10-80F Richard & Joanne Goss & Lancia Homes - DENIED (2-3)
Building coverage of thirty-six (36) percent rather than the twenty (20) percent allowed.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: None.

V-10-80G Richard & Joanne Goss & Lancia Homes - DENIED (1-4)
Impermeable coverage of fifty-six (56) percent rather than the thirty (30) percent allowed.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Impermeable coverage includes the building and driveway.

V-10-80H Richard & Joanne Goss & Lancia Homes - DENIED (1-4)
Plumbing for sewer and water in a detached accessory building.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Proposed sewer and water for a water closet and sink.

V-10-81A David Goss & Lancia Homes - TABLED indefinitely (5-0)
Road-front setback of twenty-two and two-tenths (22.2) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Request for table made by the applicants. Petition may be heard again upon request by petitioner. It will be heard as old business; petition will be published in the newspaper legal ad but no new letters will be sent.

V-10-81B David Goss & Lancia Homes - TABLED indefinitely (5-0)
Rear-yard setback of thirty-eight and four-tenths (38.4) feet rather than the 40 feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Request for table made by the applicants. Petition may be heard again upon request by petitioner. It will be heard as old business; petition will be published in the newspaper legal ad but no new letters will be sent.

V-10-81C David Goss & Lancia Homes - TABLED indefinitely (5-0)
Side-yard setback of seventeen and five-tenths (17.5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Request for table made by the applicants. Petition may be heard again upon request by petitioner. It will be heard as old business; petition will be published in the newspaper legal ad but no new letters will be sent.

V-10-81D David Goss & Lancia Homes - TABLED indefinitely (5-0)
Side-yard setback of seventeen and five-tenths (17.5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Request for table made by the applicants. Petition may be heard again upon request by petitioner. It will be heard as old business; petition will be published in the newspaper legal ad but no new letters will be sent.


The BZA meeting was recorded in two parts. They are available for viewing at any time on the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals' ustream page.

December 6, 2010, BZA Hearing: Part 1.
December 6, 2010, BZA Hearing: Part 2.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

BZA Results- November 15, 2010

V-10-69A Douglas Bryant - APPROVED with conditions as presented (3-2)
Rear-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required.
Conditions: 1)Subject to erosion-control plan approved by the Plan Director and to be in place prior to construction. 2) As presented.
Notes: Petition continued from the November 8, 2010, hearing.

V-10-69B Douglas Bryant - APPROVED with conditions as presented (5-0)
Side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: 1)Subject to erosion-control plan approved by the Plan Director and to be in place prior to construction. 2) As presented.
Notes: Petition continued from the November 8, 2010, hearing.

V-10-69C Douglas Bryant - APPROVED as presented (3-2)
Building Coverage of forty-three (43) percent rather than the twenty (20) percent allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Petition continued from the November 8, 2010, hearing.

V-10-69D Douglas Bryant - APPROVED (3-2)
Impermeable surface coverage of forty-three (43) percent rather than the thirty (30) percent allowed.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition continued from the November 8, 2010, hearing.

V-10-70A Gary & Jane Houg - DENIED (2-3)
Road-front setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition was originally heard on November 8, 2010. The vote was inconclusive (2-2).

V-10-74 Robert Stone Jr - APPROVED as presented with conditions (3-2)
Rear-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: 1)No roof or enclosure. 2)As presented.
Notes: Setback is for an uncovered, second-story deck.

V-10-75 Kevin, Kenneth, & Thomas Stoy - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: None.

AP-10-01 Larry, Donna, & Greg Christoffel - Plan Director's Decision CONFIRMED (3-1)
Appeal of Plan Director's Decision to issue a fine of $3,281.25 for ordinance violations.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Fine set at $125.00. Halsey recused himself.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

BZA Results- November 8, 2010

V-10-69A Douglas Bryant - TABLED (4-0)
Rear-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business on November 15, 2010; no additional notices will be sent or published. Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-69B Douglas Bryant - TABLED (4-0)
Side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business on November 15, 2010; no additional notices will be sent or published. Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-69C Douglas Bryant - TABLED (4-0)
Building Coverage of forty-three (43) percent rather than the twenty (20) percent allowed.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business on November 15, 2010; no additional notices will be sent or published. Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-69D Douglas Bryant - TABLED (4-0)
Impermeable surface coverage of forty-three (43) percent rather than the thirty (30) percent allowed.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business on November 15, 2010; no additional notices will be sent or published. Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-70A Gary & Jane Houg - INCONCLUSIVE (2-2)
Road-front setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: A recording of the hearing will be made for the absent member of the BZA. The vote will be taken at the next meeting on November 15, 2010. No additional evidence may be presented. Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-70B Gary & Jane Houg - APPROVED as presented (4-0)
Lakefront setback of forty-five (45) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Single-story, a-frame addition. Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-71 Gail & Elaine Balliet - APPROVED as presented (4-0)
Building-to-building setback of seven and four-tenths (7.4) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Post-construction. Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-72 Michael & Patti Graham - APPROVED as presented (4-0)
Road-front setback of seventeen and five-tenths (17.5) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Single-story addition matching the existing roof line. Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-73A Harold Jr & Connie Bailey - TABLED (4-0)
Road-front setback of eleven and seven tenths (11.7) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition tabled until after zoning ordinance amendments; no certificate of occupancy may be issued until a variance is granted or the structure complies with the zoning ordinance. Post-construction. Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-73B Harold Jr & Connie Bailey - APPROVED as presented with conditions (3-1)
Side-yard setback of three (3) feet rather than the five (5) feet required for a detached shed.
Conditions: 1) As presented. 2) This structure only.
Notes: Post-construction. Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-73C Harold Jr & Connie Bailey - APPROVED as presented with conditions (3-1)
Rear-yard setback of six-tenths (0.6) feet rather than the five (5) feet required for a detached shed.
Conditions: 1) As presented. 2) This structure only.
Notes: Post-construction. Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-73D Harold Jr & Connie Bailey - APPROVED as presented with conditions (3-1)
Building-to-building setback of seven and three-tenths (7.3) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: 1) As presented. 2) This structure only.
Notes: Post-construction. Only 4 members of the BZA present.

SE-10-08 Josh Pranger, Eric & Cara Olson, & Chad & Erin Olson - APPROVED as presented with conditions (4-0)
Special exception use for a two-family dwelling in a lake residential zoning district.
Conditions: 1) 1 parking space for each bedroom. 2)No rental in the accessory structure. 3) As presented.
Notes: Only 4 members of the BZA present.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

BZA Results- October 18, 2010

V-10-64A Gerald & Susan Snyder - INCONCLUSIVE (2-2)
Accessory structure height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: A recording of the hearing will be made for the absent member of the Board. The ballot will be completed in the Plan Commission Office and will be open to the public. No additional evidence can be taken at that time. Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-64B Gerald & Susan Snyder - DENIED (0-4)
Plumbing for water and sewer in a detached, accessory structure.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-65 Donald & Nancy Wunrow - APPROVED as presented (3-1)
Impermeable coverage of sixty-one (61) percent rather than the fifty (50) percent allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Applicant stated the addition would be reduced in size from what was originally proposed. Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-66 Gerald Coler - APPROVED with conditions (4-0)
Road-front setback of eight (8) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required for an accessory structure.
Conditions: No slab or permanent foundation.
Notes: Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-67 Russell & Rebecca Bredemeyer - APPROVED as presented (4-0)
Road-front setback of thirteen (13) feet allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-68 Jerome & Yvonne Loos - APPROVED as presented (4-0)
Accessory structure height of three (3) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Structure may be rotated to allow for better siting. Only 4 members of the BZA present.

Due to technical difficulties with U-Stream, the video broadcast of the meeting could not be recorded. Please contact the Plan Commission if you would like an audio recording.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

BZA Results- October 12, 2010

SE-10-02 Boat House, LLC - Special Exception CONTINUED with an additional condition (4-0)
Review of a previously approved Special Exception Use for a marina in a General Business zoning district.
Conditions: No more than 2 special events per month.
Notes: Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-54A Mark Edwards - DENIED (0-4)
Fence erected in the public right-of-way.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Post-construction. Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-54B Mark Edwards - DENIED (0-4)
Road-front setback of minus three (-3) feet rather than the five (5) required for a fence.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Post-construction. Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-54C Mark Edwards - DENIED (0-4)
Height of six (6) feet rather than the two (2) feet required for a fence in a clear-vision zone.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Post-construction. Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-54D Mark Edwards - DENIED (0-4)
Road-front height of six (6) feet rather than the four (4) feet allowed for a fence.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Post-construction. Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-54E Mark Edwards - DENIED (0-4)
Fence that is one hundred (100) percent opaque rather than the forty-nine (49) percent allowed.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Post-construction. Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-61 Larry & Marie Font - APPROVED (4-0)
Road-front setback of seventeen (17) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-62 Edison Jr & Doris Geeting - APPROVED with conditions (4-0)
Lakefront setback of ten (10) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: Deck not to be enclosed.
Notes: Building Commission will require the deck to be reconstructed to comply with the IRC building codes. Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-63A Larry & Linda Rorick - APPROVED (4-0)
Lakefront setback of twenty (20) feet rather than the traverse line setback required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Only 4 members of the BZA present.

V-10-63B Larry & Linda Rorick - APPROVED (4-0)
Building-to-building setback of six and five tenths (6.5) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Only 4 members of the BZA present.

SE-10-07 James Wolf & Don & Barbara Odell - APPROVED as presented (4-0)
Special Exception Use for commercial, outdoor boat storage in a General Business Zoning District.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Only 4 members of the BZA present.

Monday, October 4, 2010

BZA Results- September 28, 2010

V-10-60 John & Sue Jane Spears & Erie Haven - APPROVED (3-2)
Concrete plant in an Environmental Control Zoning District where the proposed use is neither a permitted nor a special exception use.
Conditions: None.
Notes: The vote at the September 13, 2010, BZA Hearing was inconclusive (2-2). A recording of the hearing was given to the absent BZA Member for review. That member cast his ballot on September 28, 2010, at 8:00 am in the Plan Commission Office.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

BZA Results- September 13, 2010

V-10-60 John & Sue Jane Spears & Erie Haven - NO MAJORITY (2-2)
Concrete plant in an Environmental Control Zoning District where the proposed use is neither a permitted nor a special exception use.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: The absent BZA member will review a recording of the hearing and cast a ballot. Ballot will be completed in the Plan Commission Office and will be open to the public; however, no additional testimony or evidence may be submitted. We will announce the date and time of the vote as soon as we can confirm a date.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

BZA Results- September 7, 2010

V-10-46A Anthony & Norma Viers - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Garage floor elevation of 956.9' NGVD rather than the 958.9' NGVD required.
Conditions: Concrete block or concrete to extend up to the Flood Protection Grade (958.9' NGVD).
Notes: Petition tabled on the August 7, 2010, BZA Hearing.

V-10-46B Anthony & Norma Viers - APPROVED with conditions (3-2)
Accessory structure height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed.
Conditions: 1) Concrete block or concrete to extend up to the Flood Protection Grade (958.9' NGVD) & 2) Building to be used for storage purposes only.
Notes:
Petition tabled on the August 7, 2010, BZA Hearing.

V-10-53 James Aikman & Christine Burke - APPROVED as presented (4-0)
Road-front setback of ten (10) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required for a deck-roof addition.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Petition was presented as an unenclosed roof addition. Setback is measured from the platted roadway easement. Schmidt recused himself from hearing this petition.

V-10-54ABCDE Mark Edwards - POSTPONED until October
Conditions: n/a
Notes: Petition postponed by petitioner's request.

V-10-55 Greg Tipsord - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Side-yard setback of three (3) feet rather than the five (5) feet required for an uncovered deck stairway.
Conditions: Steps not to be covered in the future.
Notes: Post-construction variance.

V-10-56 Donald & Laura Shively - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Accessory structure height of two (2) stories and twenty-one (21) feet rather than the one (1) story and eighteen (18) feet allowed.
Conditions: No living quarters in the building.
Notes: Garage to be built into a hillside with access from both the north and south sides.

V-10-57 Larry & Linda Rorick & Quality Crafted Homes - DENIED (0-5)
Lakefront setback of thirteen (13) feet three (3) inches rather than the minimum twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: n/a
Notes: Existing home is setback 14 feet.

V-10-58 Charles, Keith, & Joyce Oberlin - APPROVED with conditions (4-1)
Road-front setback of twelve (12) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: Property owners must sign a Highway Department damage waiver.
Notes: None.

V-10-59 Robert Vannatta - APPROVED (4-1)
Lakefront setback of thirty-two and eight tenths (32.8) feet rather than the traverse line required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: None.

Monday, August 9, 2010

BZA Results- August 9, 2010

V-10-45 William Bressler - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Side-yard setback of four (4) feet six (6) inches rather than the five (5) feet required.
Conditions: Wall must be no closer than five (5) feet from the property line.
Notes: Setback is for the roof overhang. The wall is five feet from the property line.

V-10-46A Anthony & Norma Viers - TABLED until September (5-0)
Foundation elevation of 956.9' rather than the 958.9' required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business on Tuesday, September 7, 2010.

V-10-46B Anthony & Norma Viers - TABLED until September (5-0)
Accessory structure height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business on Tuesday, September 7, 2010.

V-10-47 James & Janice Mies - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Lakefront setback of two (2) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: The reduced two (2) foot setback is for the stairway only, the deck must be reconfigured to meet the twenty (20) foot setback.
Notes: Post-construction.

V-10-48 Robert Vannatta & Star Homes - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Existing home will be removed and replaced with a new home.

V-10-49 John & Judith Wannemacher - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Side-yard setback of three (3) feet six (6) inches rather than the five (5) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Setback is for the roof overhang.

V-10-50 John Friedel - APPROVED (4-0)
A lot area of two (2) acres rather than the three (3) acres required for a single horse.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Halsey recused himself from this petition. Variance requested for purchaser of the property.

V-10-51 Stacy Elling & Ross Gerken - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Building-to-building setback of five and one-tenths (5.1) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: None.

V-10-52 Daniel & Nancy Anthony & Phil Meyers - APPROVED (4-0)
Construct a detached accessory structure on a lot in a platted subdivision that is not adjacent to the residence.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Halsey recused himself from hearing this petition.

Monday, July 12, 2010

BZA Results- July 12, 2010

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V-10-33A Dean & Sandra Calhoun & Stoops Freightliner - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Sign height of twenty (20) feet rather than the six (6) feet allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: The petition was originally heard and tabled at the June 7, 2010, BZA Hearing. Sign will include landscaping improvements.

V-10-33B Dean & Sandra Calhoun & Stoops Freightliner - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Sign area of two hundred eighty-two (282) square feet per side rather than the thirty (30) square feet per side allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: The petition was originally heard and tabled at the June 7, 2010, BZA Hearing. Sign will include landscaping improvements.

V-10-41 William & Annette Blosser - DENIED (0-5)
Building coverage of fifty-four (54) percent rather than the thirty-five (35) percent allowed.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Post-construction variance request.

V-10-42 Phillip Carpenter - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Road-front setback of six and five-tenths (6.5) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Single story garage only.

V-10-43 Albert & Tammra Goodwin & Tim Troxell - APPROVED (5-0)
Road-front setback of nineteen (19) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: An existing mobile home will be replaced by a modular home.

V-10-44 Darryl Engel - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Road-front setback of nineteen (19) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: 1) Single story garage only. 2) Road-front overhang of one (1) foot or less.
Notes: None.

SE-10-06 The Coast LLC & Tom Clausen - DENIED (0-5)
Special exception use for a marina in a lake residential zoning district.
Conditions: None.
Notes: None.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

BZA Results- June 14, 2010


V-10-17 William & Constance Carroll - AMENDED with conditions (4-0)
An amendment to an approved variance to allow for a change to the drainage plan.
Conditions: Getz property is granted rights to access Carroll property to clean-out drain tile.
Notes: Only four BZA members were seated for the vote. Request was considered as old business because it had originally been approved in March 2010.

V-10-38 Brenda Doden - APPROVED with conditions (3-2)
Height of four (4) stories rather than the three (3) stories allowed for a new, single-family home.
Conditions: Residential use only.
Notes: Home will be located on several properties.

V-10-39 Jay & Connie Heckler - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Side-yard setback of one (1) foot rather than the five (5) feet required for a deck addition.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Deck to remain uncovered.

V-10-40A Steven Bennet - APPROVED as presented (4-1)
Plumbing for water in a detached, accessory building.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Water will be through a frost-free fixture.

V-10-40B Steven Bennet - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Accessory structure height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: No living quarters can be installed in the building.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

BZA Results- June 7, 2010

Due to upgrades with the Steuben County computer networks, we were unable to broadcast the June 7, 2010, BZA hearing. We apologize for this. Audio recordings are available upon request, and we will try to upload an audio copy to the ustream website. Thank you for your patience as we work to bring you enhanced services.

(V-09-45) James & Judith McKinley, BAT Investments, Charles Bitler, Randall Blank, & Michael & Deborah Reinking - APPROVED as presented (4-1)
Amend an approved variance from “as-presented” to allow flexibility for building footprints as allowed within the zoning ordinance as it existed at that time
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Applicant requested flexibility to install larger mini/self-storage garages than were originally presented. The proposed changes meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance as it existed at that time but the land-use variance required the project to be built "as-presented."

(V-10-33ABCD) Dean & Sandra Calhoun & Stoops Freightliner - TABLED until July (5-0)
A) Three (3) signs along a street frontage rather than the one (1) sign allowed.
B) To use a commercial vehicle as a business sign
C) Sign height of thirteen (13) feet rather than the six (6) feet allowed.
D) Sign area of three hundred fourteen (314) square feet per side rather than the thirty (30) square feet per side allowed
Conditions: n/a
Notes: Applicant requested the petition be tabled until next month to prepare changes to the proposed sign.

(V-10-34) Michael Thatcher - APPROVED (5-0)
Road-front setback of fifteen (15) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required
Conditions: None.
Notes: Setback is for an addition to an existing detached garage.

(V-10-35A) Dean & Judy Bloir - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Proposed road-front setback is greater than the road-front setback of the previous garage.

(V-10-35B) Dean & Judy Bloir - APPROVED (5-0)
Lakefront setback of forty-seven (47) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Property is bordered on the west by 400 W. This results in a default road-front setback of 50 feet because there are no adjacent dwellings on this side.

(V-10-36) David Spyker - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback from an alleyway of five (5) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: None.

(SE-10-04) Ben & Mary Borntreger - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Special exception use for a private school in an agricultural zoning district.
Conditions: Proposed school must comply with a buffer plan approved by the Plan Director.
Notes: None.

(SE-10-05) Ron & Darlene Mason & Philip & Karina Nott - APPROVED as presented with conditions (3-1)
Special exception use for a public camp in an agricultural zoning district.
Conditions: 1) Cabins must be removed within 180 days if the proposed use is terminated. 2) Maximum of five (5) fire pits in locations approved by the Plan Director. 3)As presented.
Notes: The Plan Director will consult with fire officials concerning fire pit location. Stroh recused himself from this petition.

(V-10-37) Ron & Darlene Mason & Philip & Karina Nott - APPROVED as presented with conditions (3-1)
Side-yard setback of thirty (30) feet rather than the seventy-five (75) feet required.
Conditions: 1) Cabins must be removed within 180 days if the proposed use is terminated. 2) Maximum of five (5) fire pits in locations approved by the Plan Director. 3)As presented.
Notes: Public camps require a 75 feet side-yard setback. Stroh recused himself from this petition.

Monday, May 24, 2010

V-10-29 Anthony

V-10-29 Daniel & Nancy Anthony - DENIED (1-4)
Accessory structure in a platted subdivision on a lot that is not adjacent to the home.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: The petition did not receive a majority vote for or against at the public hearing. Recordings will be made for the BZA members who were not present. The two members voted at 8:00am on Monday,May 24, 2010.
Halsey recused himself from the petition.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

BZA Results- May 17, 2010

(V-10-26) Teri Payne & Tom Herbert - DENIED (1-4)
Road-front setback of six (6) inches rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition was heard as old-business after being tabled at the May 10, 2010, BZA Hearing.

(SE-10-03) Ted & Melanie Pollard, Craig Everage, & Michael Fry - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Special Exception for a used auto sales business in a general business zoning district.
Conditions: The south drive entrance from Old US 27 will be closed.
Notes: The on-site dumpster will be removed or screened.

(V-10-32A) Christopher Flick - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback of twenty-five (25) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Road-front setback is from the LN 485 Crooked Lk right-of-way to the east.

(V-10-32B) Christopher Flick - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Side-yard setback of two (2) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Side-yard setback is from the northern property line and is measured from the farthest extent of the building.

(V-10-32C) Christopher Flick - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Side-yard setback of six (6) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Side-yard setback is from the southern property line and is measured from the farthest extent of the building.

(V-10-32D) Christopher Flick - APPROVED (5-0)
A building-to-building setback of six (6) feet ten (10) inches rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Reduced building-to-building setback is from the garage to the north and is measured between the closest points of the buildings.

(V-10-32E) Christopher Flick - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Building coverage of twenty-seven (27) percent rather than the twenty (20) percent allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: None.

(V-10-23A) Donald & Lane Ross - APPROVED (5-0)
Road-front setback of eighteen (18) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Road-front setback is from South Lake Gage to the north. Project will add a second story to an existing garage that is within the required road-front setback.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

BZA Results- May 10, 2010

V-10-26 Teri Payne & Tom Herbert - TABLED (4-0)
Road-front setback of six (6) inches rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business at the May 17, 2010, BZA Hearing. Applicants will provide more details about the design of the proposed addition.

V-10-27 Stacy Elling - DENIED (0-4)
Building to building setback of three and six-tenths (3.6) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: None.

V-10-28 Eric & Betty Williams - APPROVED as presented (3-1)
Accessory building height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: As presented includes no living quarters, no water, and no windows.

V-10-29 Daniel & Nancy Anthony - INCONCLUSIVE VOTE
Accessory structure in a platted subdivision on a lot that is not adjacent to the home.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: The petition did not receive a majority vote for or against. Recordings will be made for the BZA members not present. They will then vote. Members of the public may be present during the voting; however, no additional evidence may be taken. Halsey recused himself from the petition.

V-10-30 Stockwell Acres - APPROVED (4-0)
Confined feeding operation road-front setback of forty-eight (48) feet rather than three hundred (300) feet required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: This confined feeding operation had received a special exception and setback variances in 2009.

V-10-31A James & Sharon Crager - APPROVED (4-0)
Two (2) uses on a parcel rather than the one (1) use allowed.
Conditions: None.
Notes: None.

V-10-31B James & Sharon Crager - APPROVED (4-0)
Trucking business in an agricultural zoning district where that use is neither a permitted nor a special exception use.
Conditions: None.
Notes: None.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

BZA Results- April 19, 2010

SE-10-02 Boathouse LLC - APPROVED conditions (5-0)
Special Exception Use for a Marina in a General Business District
Conditions: 1) Petitioners must enforce the rules as presented to the BZA, 2) Site must be maintained in a neat & clean manner, 3) Docking & site improvements as presented, 4) Petition to be reviewed in October 2010 and annually by the BZA, 5) Petitioners shall post contact numbers on the site.
Notes: None.

V-10-23A Donald & Lane Ross - TABLED (5-0)
Road-front setback of twenty (20) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: n/a
Notes: Applicant stated road-front setback was twenty (20) feet. Actual road-front setback is eighteen (18) feet three (3) inches. The variance request will be modified and new legal notification will be sent.

V-10-23B Donald & Lane Ross - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Side-yard setback of four (4) feet rather than the five (5) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Reduced setback is to the farthest extent of the roof overhang. The walls are five (5) feet from the property line. Project is for a second-story addition to a detached garage.


V-10-23C Donald & Lane Ross - APPROVED as presented (4-1)
Accessory building height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed
Conditions: As presented.
Notes:
Project is for a second-story addition to a detached garage.

V-10-24A Phil Cain & Shawn Stark - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Lot depth to width ratio of eight and nine-tenths to one (8.9:1) rather than the four to one (4:1) allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Proposed plat is considered a major subdivision. The Plan Commission will hear the primary approval request on May 5, 2010.

V-10-24B Phil Cain & Shawn Stark - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Zero (0) square feet of recreation area rather than the thirteen thousand five hundred (13,500) square feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes:
Proposed plat is considered a major subdivision. The Plan Commission will hear the primary approval request on May 5, 2010.