Showing posts with label developmental variance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label developmental variance. Show all posts

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Board of Zoning Appeals - April 11, 2011

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).



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

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

BZA Agenda- March 7,2011

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.




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

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 25, 2011

BZA Agenda- February 7, 2011

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on February 7, 2011, at 7:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, for consideration of the following agenda:



1. (V-11-05) Armstrong Property LLC & Bruce Armstrong petition for one developmental-standard variance for a home addition. Variance is for a road-front setback of nineteen & two-tenths (19.2) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 1160 LN 301 Lk George, Section 15 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-15-120-107.000-006),

2. (V-11-06) Brian & Amy Kaufman petition for one developmental-standard variance for a home addition. Variance is for a road-front setback of ten & eight-tenths (10.8) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 140 LN 301C Lk George, Section 15 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-15-110-101/102.000-006),


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

3. (V-11-07ABC) Edward & Kathleen Murphy petition for three developmental standard variances for a carriage house. Variances are for a side-yard setback of three (3) feet eight (8) inches rather than the five (5) feet required, a rear-yard setback of six (6) feet seven (7) inches rather than the twenty (20) feet required, & an impermeable coverage of seventy-two and five tenths (72.5) percent rather than the fifty (50) percent allowed. Property is located at 295 LN 490A Lk James, Section 33 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-33-320-202.000-006),

4. (V-11-08AB) Brian & Melissa Cook petition for two post-construction, developmental-standard variances for a new fence. Variances are for a side-yard setback of one and five-tenths (1.5) feet rather than the two (2) feet required & for fence posts located on the outside of the property intended to fence rather than the inside required. Property is located at 2565 N 400 W, Section 7 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-07-140-212/217.000-011), &


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

5. (V-11-09AB) John & Cynthia Somers petition for two developmental-standard variances for a new detached garage. Variances are for a road-front setback of twenty-two (22) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required & a rear-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Property is located north of 55 LN 150C Lk James, Section 3 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-03-120-306.030-011).




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

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.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

BZA Agenda- January 10, 2011

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on January 10, 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. Election of BZA Officers for 2011, including: Chairman, Vice-chairman, & Secretary,

2. (V-10-79AB) Shane & Rebecca Shanton petition for two developmental-standard variances for a garage addition. Variances are for a road-front setback of five & four-tenths (5.4) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required & a building-to-building setback of eight & five-tenths (8.5) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required. Property is located north of 995 LN 101 Lk of the Woods, Section 30 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-30-340-309.000-014),

3. (V-11-01) Maynard & Billie Dewitt petition for one developmental-standard variance for a new shed. Variance is for a rear-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Property is located at 6690 W 490 N, Lot 275 Walden Woods, Section 26 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-26-430-132.000-007),

4. (V-11-02) Thomas & Judy Slater & Lauer Log Homes, Inc petition for one developmental standard variance for a 2nd story, home addition. Variance is for a road-front setback of four & five-tenths (4.5) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 520 Park Dr, Section 7 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-07-240-201/202/203.000-014*),



5. (V-11-03) Gary & Jane Houg & Phil Meyers petition for one developmental-standard variance for a home addition. Variance is for a road-front setback of nineteen (19) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 1060 LN 800 Snow Lk, Section 21 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-21-410-112.000-006), &

6. (V-11-04) Michael Davito petitions for one post-construction, developmental-standard variance for a new deck. Variance is for a lakefront setback of zero (0) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required. Property is located at 440 LN 220 Turkey Lk, Section 18 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-18-420-122-000-014).




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

*- 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.

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.

Monday, November 29, 2010

BZA Agenda- December 6, 2010 (Amended)

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on December 6, 2010, at 7:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, for consideration of the following agenda:



1. (V-10-76ABC) Ronald Smith & Jimmerson Shores Co-op Inc petition for three developmental-standard variances for a new carport. Variances are for a building-to-building setback of one (1) foot rather than the ten (10) feet required, a building-to-building setback of zero (0) foot rather than the ten (10) feet required, & a road-front setback of four (4) feet rather than the eight (8) feet required. Property is located at 5110 N 450 W, Lot 37, Section 30 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-30-000-019.000-006),

2. (V-10-77) Robert Christen petitions for one post-construction, developmental-standard variance for a detached shed. Variance is for three (3) detached, accessory structures rather than the one (1) allowed. Property is located at 2367 W Orland, Section 9 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-09-130-209/210.000-011),

3. (V-10-78) Leland Anglin, Dan Troyer, & Caps Mobile Home Park Inc petition for one post-construction, developmental-standard variance for a new deck roof. Variance is for a road-front setback of six (6) feet rather than the fifteen (15) feet required. Property is located at 3121 W Shady Side, Section 17 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-17-000-004.000-011),

4. (V-10-79AB) Shane & Rebecca Shanton petition for two developmental-standard variances for a garage addition. Variances are for a road-front setback of five & four-tenths (5.4) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required & a building-to-building setback of eight & five-tenths (8.5) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required. Property is located north of 995 LN 101 Lk of the Woods, Section 30 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-30-340-309.000-014),

5. (V-10-80ABCDEFGH) Richard & Joanne Goss & Lancia Homes petition for eight developmental-standard variances for a new, detached garage. Variances are for a height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed, a road-front setback of twenty-two & one-tenth (22.1) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a rear-yard setback of twenty-five & four-tenths (25.4) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, a side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, a building coverage of thirty-six (36) percent rather than the twenty (20) percent allowed, an impermeable coverage of fifty-six (56) percent rather than the thirty (30) percent allowed, and for plumbing for water and sewer in a detached, accessory structure. Property is located south of 6820 W South Lk Gage, Section 34 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-34-440-207.000-007), &

6. (V-10-81ABCD) David Goss & Lancia Homes petition for four developmental-standard variances for a detached garage. Variances are for a road-front setback of twenty-two & two-tenths (22.2) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a rear-yard setback of thirty-eight & four-tenths (38.4) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a side-yard setback of seventeen & five-tenths (17.5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, & a side-yard setback of seventeen & five-tenths (17.5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Property is located south of 6810 W South Lk Gage, Section 34 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-34-440-208.000-007).




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

Saturday, November 20, 2010

BZA Agenda- December 6, 2010

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on December 6, 2010, at 7:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, for consideration of the following agenda:



1. (V-10-76ABC) Ronald Smith & Jimmerson Shores Co-op Inc petition for three developmental-standard variances for a new carport. Variances are for a building-to-building setback of one (1) foot rather than the ten (10) feet required, a building-to-building setback of zero (0) foot rather than the ten (10) feet required, & a road-front setback of four (4) feet rather than the eight (8) feet required. Property is located at 5110 N 450 W, Lot 37, Section 30 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-30-000-019.000-006),

2. (V-10-77) Robert Christen petitions for one post-construction, developmental-standard variance for a detached shed. Variance is for three (3) detached, accessory structures rather than the one (1) allowed. Property is located at 2367 W Orland, Section 9 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-09-130-209/210.000-011),

3. (V-10-78) Leland Anglin & Caps Mobile Home Park Inc petition for one post-construction, developmental-standard variance for a new deck & awning. Variance is for a road-front setback of six (6) feet rather than the fifteen (15) feet required. Property is located at 3121 W Shady Side, Section 17 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-17-000-004.000-011),

4. (V-10-79AB) Shane & Rebecca Shanton petition for two developmental-standard variances for a garage addition. Variances are for a road-front setback of five & four-tenths (5.4) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required & a building-to-building setback of eight & five-tenths (8.5) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required. Property is located north of 995 LN 101 Lk of the Woods, Section 30 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-30-340-309.000-014),

5. (V-10-80ABCDE) Richard & Joanne Goss & Lancia Homes petition for five developmental-standard variances for a new, detached garage. Variances are for a height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed, a road-front setback of twenty-two & one-tenth (22.1) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a rear-yard setback of twenty-five & four-tenths (25.4) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, & a side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Property is located south of 6820 W South Lk Gage, Section 34 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-34-440-207.000-007), &

6. (V-10-81ABCD) David Goss & Lancia Homes petition for four developmental-standard variances for a detached garage. Variances are for a road-front setback of twenty-two & two-tenths (22.2) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a rear-yard setback of thirty-eight & four-tenths (38.4) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a side-yard setback of seventeen & five-tenths (17.5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, & a side-yard setback of seventeen & five-tenths (17.5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Property is located south of 6810 W South Lk Gage, Section 34 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-34-440-208.000-007).




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

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.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

BZA Agenda- November 15, 2010

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on November 15, 2010, at 7:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, for consideration of the following agenda:



1. (V-10-74) Robert Stone petitions for one developmental-standard variance for a deck. Variance is for a rear-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Property is located at 3074 W Sycamore Beach, Section 8 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-08-140-113/115.000-011),

2. (V-10-75) Kevin, Kenneth, & Thomas Stoy petition for one post-construction, developmental-standard variance for a new, accessory structure. Variance is for a side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Property is located at 6517 S 400 W, Section 30 of Steuben Twp (Map# 76-11-30-000-001.020-017),

3. (AP-10-01) Larry, Donna, & Greg Christoffel petition to appeal the Plan Director’s decision. Decision being appealed is the issuance of a fine of $3,281.25 for ordinance violations. Property is located at 520 S 650 W, Section 26 of Jackson Twp (Map# 76-05-26-000-025.000-005), &

4. Presentation of code enforcement procedures & actions.




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

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

BZA Agenda- November 8, 2010

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on November 8, 2010, at 7:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, for consideration of the following agenda:



1. (V-10-69ABCD) Douglas Bryant petitions for four developmental-standard variances for a storage garage subdivision. Variances are for a rear-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a side-yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, a building coverage of forty-three (43) percent rather than the twenty (20) percent allowed, & an impermeable coverage of forty-three (43) percent rather than the thirty (30) percent allowed. Properties are located on units 1-3 & 6-12 7005 W South Lk Gage Dr, Section 34 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-34-411-101/102/103/106/107/108/109/110/111/112.000-007),

2. (V-10-70AB) Gary & Jane Houg petition for two developmental-standard variances for a home addition. Variances are for a road-front setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required & a lakefront setback of forty-five (45) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required. Property is located at 1060 LN 800 Snow Lk, Section 21 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-21-410-112.000-006),

3. (V-10-71) Gail & Elaine Balliet petition for one post-construction, developmental-standard variance for a detached garage. Variance is for a building-to-building setback of seven & four-tenths (7.4) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required. Property is located at 500 LN 200E Lk James, Section 3 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-03-420-642.000-011),

4. (V-10-72) Michael & Patti Graham petition for one developmental-standard variance for a home addition. Variance is for a road-front setback of seventeen and five-tenths (17.5) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 6260 W Orland, Section 35 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-35-410-515.000-007),

5. (V-10-73ABCD) Harold Jr & Connie Bailey petition for four post-construction, developmental-standard variances for a new park model & detached shed. Variances are for a road-front setback of eleven & seven-tenths (11.7) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required, a side-yard setback of three (3) feet rather than the five (5) feet required for an accessory structure, a rear-yard setback of six-tenths (0.6) feet rather than the five (5) feet required for an accessory structure, & a building-to-building setback of seven & three-tenths (7.3) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required. Property is located at Lot 1174 of Walden Woods, Section 26 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-26-340-532/533.000-007), &

6. (SE-10-08) Josh Pranger, Eric & Cara Olson, & Chad & Erin Olson petition for a special exception use for a two-family dwelling in a Lake Residential zoning district. Property is located at 300 LN 340 Jimmerson Lk, Section 29 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-29-330-213.000-006).




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

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.

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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.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

BZA Agenda- October 18, 2010

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on October 18, 2010, at 7:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, for consideration of the following agenda:



1. (V-10-64AB) Gerald & Susan Snyder petition for two developmental-standard variances for a new, detached garage. Variances are for a height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed & for plumbing for water & sewer in a detached, accessory structure. Property is located north of 6735 W N Lk Gage, Section 35 of Millgrove Twp(Map# 76-04-35-310-216.000-007),

2. (V-10-65) Donald & Nancy Wunrow petition for one developmental-standard variance for a home addition. Variance is for an impervious coverage of sixty-one (61) percent rather than the fifty (50) percent allowed. Property is located at 3430 W Shady Side, Section 17of Pleasant Twp(Map# 76-06-17-120-127.000-011),

3. (V-10-66) Gerald Coler petitions for one developmental-standard variance for a new shed. Variance is for a road-front setback of eight (8) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 1220 W Main, Section 15 of Steuben Twp(Map# 76-11-15-410-215.000-017),

4. (V-10-67) Russell & Rebecca Bredemeyer petition for one developmental-standard variance for a new home. Variances are for a road-front setback of thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches rather than twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 380 LN 105 Turkey Lk, Section 7 of Salem Twp(Map# 76-12-07-210-414.000-014), &

5. (V-10-68) Jerome & Yvonne Loos petition for a one developmental-standard variance for a new, detached garage. Variance is for a height of three (3) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed. Property is located at 2150 N Black Oak, Section 7 of Pleasant Twp(Map# 76-06-07-000-003.040-011).



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

Saturday, September 25, 2010

BZA Agenda- October 12, 2010

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at 7:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, for consideration of the following agenda:



1. (SE-10-02) Boat House, LLC. The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a previously approved petition for a special exception use for a marina in a General Business zoning district. This review is considered old business. Property is located at 120 LN 447 Lk James, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-04-220-103.000-011),

2. (V-10-54ABCDE) Mark Edwards petitions for five post-construction, developmental-standard variances for a fence. Variances are for a fence erected within the public right-of-way, a road-front setback of minus three (-3) feet rather than the five (5) feet required, a height of six (6) feet in a clear-vision zone rather than the two (2) feet allowed, a road-front height of six (6) feet rather than the four (4) feet allowed, & one hundred (100) percent opaque rather than the forty-nine (49) percent solid or opaque allowed. Property is located west of 40 Ln 440 Lk James, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-04-240-305.000-011),

3. (V-10-61) Larry & Marie Font petition for one developmental-standard variance for a new attached garage. Variance is for a road-front setback of seventeen (17) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 2465 S Fanning, Section 6 of Steuben Twp (Map# 76-11-06-140-110/111.000-017),

4. (V-10-62) Edison Jr & Doris Geeting petition for one developmental-standard variance for a deck. Variance is for a lakefront setback of ten (10) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Property is located at 215 LN 102 Crooked Lk, Section 16 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-16-110-220.000-011),

5. (V-10-63AB) Larry & Linda Rorick & Quality Crafted Homes petition for two developmental-standard variances for a new home. Variances are for a lakefront setback of twenty (20) feet rather than traverse line required & a building-to-building setback of six and five-tenths (6.5) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required. Property is located at 415 LN 150 Crooked Lk, Section 16 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-16-240-106.000-011), &

6. (SE-10-07) James Wolf & Don & Barbara Odell petition for a special exception use for commercial, outdoor boat storage in a General Business zoning district. Commercial, outdoor boat storage is considered a special exception use in General Business zoning districts. Property is located at 2011 W 175 N, Section 16 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-16-000-002.060-011).




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

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.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

BZA Agenda- September 7, 2010

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on September 7, 2010, at 7:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, for consideration of the following agenda:



1. (V-10-46AB) Anthony & Norma Viers petition for two developmental-standard variances for a new, detached garage. Variances are for a garage foundation elevation with the 100-year level of 956.9 feet rather than the flood protection grade of 958.9 feet required and for a height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed. Property is located at 390 W, Section 8 of Steuben Twp (Map# 76-11-08-000-013.050-017),

2. (V-10-53) James Aikman & Christine Burke petition for one developmental-standard variance for a deck addition. Variance is for a road-front setback of ten (10) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 395 LN 110 Hogback Lk, Section 36, of Jackson Twp (Map# 76-05-36-110-124/125.000-005),

3. (V-10-54ABCDE) Mark Edwards petitions for five post-construction, developmental-standard variances for a fence. Variances are for a fence erected within the public right-of-way, a road-front setback of minus three (-3) feet rather than the five (5) feet required, a height of six (6) feet rather than the two (2) feet required in a clear vision zone, for a road-front height of six (6) feet rather than the four (4) feet, & one hundred (100) percent opaque rather than the forty-nine (49) percent solid or opaque allowed. Property is located west of 40 Ln 440 Lk James, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-04-240-305.000-011),

4. (V-10-55) Greg Tipsord petitions for one developmental-standard variance for a deck stairway. Variance is for a side-yard setback of three (3) feet rather than the five (5) feet required. Property is located at 3301 W Sycamore Beach, Section 8 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-08-410-314.000-011),

5. (V-10-56) Donald & Laura Shively petition for one developmental-standard variance for a new, detached garage. Variance is for a height of two (2) stories and twenty-one (21) feet rather than the one (1) story and eighteen (18) feet allowed. Property is located at 2900 W Sycamore Beach, Section 9 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-09-230-104.000-011),

6. (V-10-57) Larry & Linda Rorick & Quality Crafted Homes petition for one developmental-standard variance for a new home. Variance is for a lakefront setback of thirteen (13) feet and three (3) inches rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Property is located at 415 LN 150 Crooked Lk, Section 16 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-16-240-106.000-011),

7. (V-10-58) Charles, Keith, & Joyce Oberlin petition for one developmental-standard variance for a new home. Variance is for a road-front setback of twelve (12) feet rather than twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 175 LN 101 Crooked Lk, Section 16 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-16-110-112.000-011), &

8. (V-10-59) Robert Vannatta & Star Homes petition for one developmental-standard variance for a new home. Variance is for a lakefront setback of thirty-two (32) feet and eight (8) inches rather than the traverse line required. Property is located at 3775 Sycamore Beach, Section 8 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-08-310-220.000-011).




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

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.