The amended Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance, which will be effective on April 5, 2011, is now available online.
Click here to open it from the Steuben County website.
Click here to open it from the Steuben County GIS website's Home Tab.
The Subdivision Control Ordinance is also available as a pdf upon request. Send us an email or stop by the Plan Commission Office.
The Subdivision Control Ordinance is available as a hard copy from the Plan Commission Office for $15.
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Friday, March 18, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Plan Commission Agenda- April 6, 2011
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at 7:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, for consideration of the following agenda:
1. (P-11-04) Allen & Jeanette Presley petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Fraley’s Subdivision.” The proposed minor subdivision will create one (1) lot measuring roughly six point four (6.4) acres. Property is located west of 5334 E Teegardin, Section 11 of Otsego Twp (Map# 76-10-11-000-013.000-009);
2. (P-11-05) Thomas Lerch & Debra Gundy petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “County Road 600 North Addition, Section 1.” The proposed minor subdivision will create two (2) lots measuring roughly one (1) acre each. Property is located at 6030 N 300 W, Section 20 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-20-000-014.000-006);
3. (P-11-06) Thomas Lerch & Debra Gundy petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “County Road 600 North Addition, Section 2.” The proposed minor subdivision will create two (2) lots measuring roughly one point four (1.4) acres & one (1) acre. Property is located at east of 6030 N 300 W, Section 21 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-21-000-007.000-006);
4. Appointments to the Lakes Advisory Board & Plat Committee;
5. Fee Schedule for Plan Commission services, including, but not limited to, the following: administrative divisions, subdivisions, fences & retaining walls, variances, special exceptions, appeals, & vacations;
6. (A-11-02) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning livestock standards, developmental standards for specific uses, developmental standards for zoning districts, permitted uses for zoning districts, improvement location permit requirements, grammatical corrections, & others; &
7. (A-11-03) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning sign standards & campground standards.
The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne St Ste 3L, Angola, IN. Written statements may be filed with the Steuben County Plan Director and may be considered by the Plan Commission at the public hearing. Interested persons wishing to present their views on a petition will be given the opportunity to do so at the hearing. Hearings on particular petitions may be continued at the discretion of the Plan Commission. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners or the BZA will be heard at their next regularly scheduled meeting with agenda openings.
1. (P-11-04) Allen & Jeanette Presley petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Fraley’s Subdivision.” The proposed minor subdivision will create one (1) lot measuring roughly six point four (6.4) acres. Property is located west of 5334 E Teegardin, Section 11 of Otsego Twp (Map# 76-10-11-000-013.000-009);
2. (P-11-05) Thomas Lerch & Debra Gundy petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “County Road 600 North Addition, Section 1.” The proposed minor subdivision will create two (2) lots measuring roughly one (1) acre each. Property is located at 6030 N 300 W, Section 20 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-20-000-014.000-006);
3. (P-11-06) Thomas Lerch & Debra Gundy petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “County Road 600 North Addition, Section 2.” The proposed minor subdivision will create two (2) lots measuring roughly one point four (1.4) acres & one (1) acre. Property is located at east of 6030 N 300 W, Section 21 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-21-000-007.000-006);
4. Appointments to the Lakes Advisory Board & Plat Committee;
5. Fee Schedule for Plan Commission services, including, but not limited to, the following: administrative divisions, subdivisions, fences & retaining walls, variances, special exceptions, appeals, & vacations;
6. (A-11-02) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning livestock standards, developmental standards for specific uses, developmental standards for zoning districts, permitted uses for zoning districts, improvement location permit requirements, grammatical corrections, & others; &
7. (A-11-03) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning sign standards & campground standards.
The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne St Ste 3L, Angola, IN. Written statements may be filed with the Steuben County Plan Director and may be considered by the Plan Commission at the public hearing. Interested persons wishing to present their views on a petition will be given the opportunity to do so at the hearing. Hearings on particular petitions may be continued at the discretion of the Plan Commission. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners or the BZA will be heard at their next regularly scheduled meeting with agenda openings.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Ordinance Amendment Meeting- March 14, 2011
The Steuben County Zoning and Subdivision Control Ordinances are considered to be living documents. The Plan Commission has adopted a policy of reviewing them every year since the new ordinances were adopted in 2008. This annual review allows the ordinances to be improved and to adapt to changing conditions.
Areas needing attention are identified throughout the year by staff, Plan Commissioners, and County Board of Commissioners. The Plan Commission directs staff concerning which amendments to pursue and prepare. All amendments must be consistent with the County’s adopted Comprehensive Plan and Indiana and Federal laws.
Potential amendments are heard by the Plan Commission at a public hearing. Members of the public are able to comment on the proposed amendments. The Plan Commission forwards the proposed amendments to the County Board of Commissioners. That body conducts a public hearing and may adopt the proposed amendments or send them back to the Plan Commission for revision. The amendments may become effective immediately after approval by the County Board of Commissioners, or the effective date may be delayed.
To improve the process this year, Plan Commission staff have been and will be holding meetings to discuss the proposed amendments. These meetings are open to members of the public and Steuben County Officials, including Plan Commissioners & County Board of Commissioners. The intent is to gather greater input and prepare a better document for the Plan Commission to review at its meetings.
The next meeting to discuss the proposed zoning ordinance amendments will be on Monday, March 14, 2011, at 5:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room in the basement of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S Wayne, Angola, IN. For those unable to attend, the meeting will be broadcast and recorded on the Plan Commission’s Special Event Ustream page at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/steuben-county-plan-commission-special-events.
The topics for discussion will include campground standard amendments and sign standard amendments.
Anybody wishing to offer comments can attend the meeting, submit letters to Plan Commission staff, and attend the Plan Commission’s public hearing.
Please contact the Plan Commission Office with any further questions.
1 260.668.1000 X1600
plancommmission@steubencounty.com
Areas needing attention are identified throughout the year by staff, Plan Commissioners, and County Board of Commissioners. The Plan Commission directs staff concerning which amendments to pursue and prepare. All amendments must be consistent with the County’s adopted Comprehensive Plan and Indiana and Federal laws.
Potential amendments are heard by the Plan Commission at a public hearing. Members of the public are able to comment on the proposed amendments. The Plan Commission forwards the proposed amendments to the County Board of Commissioners. That body conducts a public hearing and may adopt the proposed amendments or send them back to the Plan Commission for revision. The amendments may become effective immediately after approval by the County Board of Commissioners, or the effective date may be delayed.
To improve the process this year, Plan Commission staff have been and will be holding meetings to discuss the proposed amendments. These meetings are open to members of the public and Steuben County Officials, including Plan Commissioners & County Board of Commissioners. The intent is to gather greater input and prepare a better document for the Plan Commission to review at its meetings.
The next meeting to discuss the proposed zoning ordinance amendments will be on Monday, March 14, 2011, at 5:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room in the basement of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S Wayne, Angola, IN. For those unable to attend, the meeting will be broadcast and recorded on the Plan Commission’s Special Event Ustream page at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/steuben-county-plan-commission-special-events.
The topics for discussion will include campground standard amendments and sign standard amendments.
Anybody wishing to offer comments can attend the meeting, submit letters to Plan Commission staff, and attend the Plan Commission’s public hearing.
Please contact the Plan Commission Office with any further questions.
1 260.668.1000 X1600
plancommmission@steubencounty.com
Monday, March 7, 2011
County Commissioners Results- March 7, 2011
The following items were heard by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners at their meeting on Monday, March 7, 2011.
(A-11-01) An Amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance- APPROVED
Grammar, Minor Subdivision Review Process, & Structure.
First Reading- March 7, 2011
Second Reading- March 7, 2011
Third Reading- March 7, 2011
Effective Date of April 5, 2011.
(Z-11-05) Kirk Kohart/Tod Hicks- APPROVED
Zone change from General Business (GB) to Residence-1 (R-1) of two tracts of land on 325 W.
First Reading- March 7, 2011
Second Reading- March 7, 2011
Third Reading- March 7, 2011
(Z-11-06) Steuben County Plan Commission- APPROVED
Zone change from Agriculture (A) to Lake Residence (LR) of two tracts of land on West South Lk Gage.
First Reading- March 7, 2011
Second Reading- March 7, 2011
Third Reading- March 7, 2011
(A-11-01) An Amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance- APPROVED
Grammar, Minor Subdivision Review Process, & Structure.
First Reading- March 7, 2011
Second Reading- March 7, 2011
Third Reading- March 7, 2011
Effective Date of April 5, 2011.
(Z-11-05) Kirk Kohart/Tod Hicks- APPROVED
Zone change from General Business (GB) to Residence-1 (R-1) of two tracts of land on 325 W.
First Reading- March 7, 2011
Second Reading- March 7, 2011
Third Reading- March 7, 2011
(Z-11-06) Steuben County Plan Commission- APPROVED
Zone change from Agriculture (A) to Lake Residence (LR) of two tracts of land on West South Lk Gage.
First Reading- March 7, 2011
Second Reading- March 7, 2011
Third Reading- March 7, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
County Commissioners- March 7, 2011
The Steuben County Plan Commission has the following business before the Steuben County Board of Commissioners on Monday, March 7, 2011.
1:50 - 2:00(ish) pm
A-11-01 An amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance.
Z-11-05 Kohart/Hicks- Zone change from General Business to Residence-1.
Z-11-06 Steuben County Plan Commission- Zone change from Agriculture to Lake Residence.
*Items may be heard slightly earlier or later than the above time.
1:50 - 2:00(ish) pm
A-11-01 An amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance.
Z-11-05 Kohart/Hicks- Zone change from General Business to Residence-1.
Z-11-06 Steuben County Plan Commission- Zone change from Agriculture to Lake Residence.
*Items may be heard slightly earlier or later than the above time.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Plan Commission Results- March 2, 2011
P-11-03 Mark & Bridget Raab:
APPROVED (7-0)
Primary Approval of the minor subdivision "South 700 East Addition."
Conditions: None.
Notes: Secondary Approval is conducted by the Plan Director. Petition was originally scheduled for the February 2, 2011, Plan Commission meeting.
P-11-02 Derwood & Phyllis Anderson:
APPROVED (7-0)
Primary Approval of the minor subdivision "Colinas Del Lago Addition."
Conditions: None.
Notes: Secondary Approval is conducted by the Plan Director. The minor subdivision was signed-up as "Colinas Del Lego Addition" but will be amended to "Colinas Del Lago Addition."
Z-11-05 Kirk Kohart & Tod Hicks:
Forwarded with a FAVORABLE Recommendation (6-0-1)
Zone change of two tracts of land from General Business to Residence-1.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners. Crowl abstained.
Z-11-06 Steuben County Plan Commission:
Forwarded with a FAVORABLE Recommendation (6-0-1)
Zone change of two tracts of land from Agriculture to Lake Residence.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Property owner will combine the two parcels into a singe parcel following the zone change.
A-11-01 (Revised):
Forwarded with a FAVORABLE Recommendation (6-0-1)
An amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance concerning the minor subdivision review process, grammatical corrections, structure of the ordinance, and other changes.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Amendment is forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners. Crowl abstained. This is a revision of the amendment which was heard by the Plan Commission in January 2011.
A-11-02:
NO ACTION
An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning sign standards, livestock standards, developmental standards for specific uses, permitted uses for zoning districts, improvement location permit requirements, grammatical corrections, and other changes.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Home occupations, accessory buildings, campgrounds, and sign standards were discussed. The annual ordinance amendment will be split into two parts with the first to be voted on at the April meeting and the second to be voted on when it is ready. Plan Commission Staff will host a meeting to further discuss campground and sign standards on Monday, March 14, 2011, at 5:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center.
Fee Schedule for Plan Commission Services:
NO ACTION
A revision of the fee schedule for Plan Commission services, including, but not limited to: administrative divisions, subdivisions, fences & retaining walls, variances, special exceptions, appeals, and vacations.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Item was not heard by the Plan Commission. It will be scheduled for the April 6, 2011, meeting.
The following Plan Commissioners were present: Brooks, Crowl, Eickholtz, Gilbert, Hansen, Keck, & Schmidt.
The Plan Commission meeting was recorded in two parts. They are available for viewing at any time on the Steuben County Plan Commission's ustream page.
March 2, 2011, Plan Commission meeting: Part 1.
March 2, 2011, Plan Commission meeting: Part 2.
APPROVED (7-0)
Primary Approval of the minor subdivision "South 700 East Addition."
Conditions: None.
Notes: Secondary Approval is conducted by the Plan Director. Petition was originally scheduled for the February 2, 2011, Plan Commission meeting.
P-11-02 Derwood & Phyllis Anderson:
APPROVED (7-0)
Primary Approval of the minor subdivision "Colinas Del Lago Addition."
Conditions: None.
Notes: Secondary Approval is conducted by the Plan Director. The minor subdivision was signed-up as "Colinas Del Lego Addition" but will be amended to "Colinas Del Lago Addition."
Z-11-05 Kirk Kohart & Tod Hicks:
Forwarded with a FAVORABLE Recommendation (6-0-1)
Zone change of two tracts of land from General Business to Residence-1.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners. Crowl abstained.
Z-11-06 Steuben County Plan Commission:
Forwarded with a FAVORABLE Recommendation (6-0-1)
Zone change of two tracts of land from Agriculture to Lake Residence.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Property owner will combine the two parcels into a singe parcel following the zone change.
A-11-01 (Revised):
Forwarded with a FAVORABLE Recommendation (6-0-1)
An amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance concerning the minor subdivision review process, grammatical corrections, structure of the ordinance, and other changes.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Amendment is forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners. Crowl abstained. This is a revision of the amendment which was heard by the Plan Commission in January 2011.
A-11-02:
NO ACTION
An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning sign standards, livestock standards, developmental standards for specific uses, permitted uses for zoning districts, improvement location permit requirements, grammatical corrections, and other changes.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Home occupations, accessory buildings, campgrounds, and sign standards were discussed. The annual ordinance amendment will be split into two parts with the first to be voted on at the April meeting and the second to be voted on when it is ready. Plan Commission Staff will host a meeting to further discuss campground and sign standards on Monday, March 14, 2011, at 5:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center.
Fee Schedule for Plan Commission Services:
NO ACTION
A revision of the fee schedule for Plan Commission services, including, but not limited to: administrative divisions, subdivisions, fences & retaining walls, variances, special exceptions, appeals, and vacations.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Item was not heard by the Plan Commission. It will be scheduled for the April 6, 2011, meeting.
The following Plan Commissioners were present: Brooks, Crowl, Eickholtz, Gilbert, Hansen, Keck, & Schmidt.
The Plan Commission meeting was recorded in two parts. They are available for viewing at any time on the Steuben County Plan Commission's ustream page.
March 2, 2011, Plan Commission meeting: Part 1.
March 2, 2011, Plan Commission meeting: Part 2.
Friday, February 18, 2011
(A-11-01 Revised) Subdivision Control Ordinance Amendment
The revised amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance, (A-11-01 Revised), is now available on the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS. It is also available for review at the Plan Commission Office or by request.
This amendment was originally heard by the Plan Commission and forwarded with a FAVORABLE recommendation, with conditions, at its January 5, 2011, meeting.
Staff and legal counsel have reviewed the proposed ordinance with conditions and determined it should be revised to be fully compliant with Indiana Code.
The amendment shows text to be deleted with red strikethrough and the text to be added with red bold italic. It does not show the complete text of the subdivision control ordinance, only those parts that are being amended.
Please contact the Plan Commission Office if you would like to have a copy of either the amendment of the subdivision control ordinance, as it will be with the proposed amendment.
The Plan Commission will reconsider the revised amendment at its public meeting on March 2, 2011. Amendments are then forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners.
This amendment was originally heard by the Plan Commission and forwarded with a FAVORABLE recommendation, with conditions, at its January 5, 2011, meeting.
Staff and legal counsel have reviewed the proposed ordinance with conditions and determined it should be revised to be fully compliant with Indiana Code.
The amendment shows text to be deleted with red strikethrough and the text to be added with red bold italic. It does not show the complete text of the subdivision control ordinance, only those parts that are being amended.
Please contact the Plan Commission Office if you would like to have a copy of either the amendment of the subdivision control ordinance, as it will be with the proposed amendment.
The Plan Commission will reconsider the revised amendment at its public meeting on March 2, 2011. Amendments are then forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Plan Commission Agenda- March 2, 2011
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at 7:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, for consideration of the following agenda:
1. (P-11-03) Mark & Bridget Raab petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “South 700 East Addition.” The proposed minor subdivision will create two (2) lots measuring roughly twelve (12) & thirteen (13) acres. Property is located at 648 S 700 E, Section 30 of York Twp (Map# 76-08-30-000-013.000-021),
2. (P-11-02) Derwood & Phyllis Anderson petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Colinas Del Lego Addition.” The proposed minor subdivision will create two (2) lots measuring roughly one point six (1.6) & forty-three point seven (43.7) acres. Property is located at 6270 W Bachelor, Section 26 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-26-000-002.000-007),
3. (Z-11-05) Kirk Kohart & Tod Hicks petition for a zone change of two (2) tracts of land. Proposed zone change is from General Business to Residence-1. Properties are located at 470 S 325 W, Section 29 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-29-000-029/030.000-011),
*- The link will take you to the first parcel identified in the map number. This weblog and the online GIS are not playing well when it comes to linking for multiple properties so we have included an image of all of the properties in addition to the link.
4. (Z-11-06) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions for a zone change of two (2) tracts of land. Proposed zone change is from Agriculture to Lake Residence. Properties are located at 6835 W South Lk Gage, Section 34 Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-34-440-207/208.000-007),
*- The link will take you to the first parcel identified in the map number. This weblog and the online GIS are not playing well when it comes to linking for multiple properties so we have included an image of all of the properties in addition to the link.
5. (A-11-01) An amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance concerning the minor subdivision process, grammatical corrections, & others. The proposed amendment has been revised since original approval by the Plan Commission & will be reconsidered,
6. (A-11-02) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning sign standards, livestock standards, developmental standards for specific uses, developmental standards for zoning districts, permitted uses for zoning districts, improvement location permit requirements, grammatical corrections, & others, &
7. Fee Schedule for Plan Commission services, including, but not limited to, the following: administrative divisions, subdivisions, fences & retaining walls, variances, special exceptions, appeals, & vacations.
The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne St Ste 3L, Angola, IN. Written statements may be filed with the Steuben County Plan Director and may be considered by the Plan Commission at the public hearing. Interested persons wishing to present their views on a petition will be given the opportunity to do so at the hearing. Hearings on particular petitions may be continued at the discretion of the Plan Commission. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners or the BZA will be heard at their next regularly scheduled meeting with agenda openings.
1. (P-11-03) Mark & Bridget Raab petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “South 700 East Addition.” The proposed minor subdivision will create two (2) lots measuring roughly twelve (12) & thirteen (13) acres. Property is located at 648 S 700 E, Section 30 of York Twp (Map# 76-08-30-000-013.000-021),
2. (P-11-02) Derwood & Phyllis Anderson petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Colinas Del Lego Addition.” The proposed minor subdivision will create two (2) lots measuring roughly one point six (1.6) & forty-three point seven (43.7) acres. Property is located at 6270 W Bachelor, Section 26 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-26-000-002.000-007),
3. (Z-11-05) Kirk Kohart & Tod Hicks petition for a zone change of two (2) tracts of land. Proposed zone change is from General Business to Residence-1. Properties are located at 470 S 325 W, Section 29 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-29-000-029/030.000-011),
*- The link will take you to the first parcel identified in the map number. This weblog and the online GIS are not playing well when it comes to linking for multiple properties so we have included an image of all of the properties in addition to the link.
4. (Z-11-06) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions for a zone change of two (2) tracts of land. Proposed zone change is from Agriculture to Lake Residence. Properties are located at 6835 W South Lk Gage, Section 34 Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-34-440-207/208.000-007),
*- The link will take you to the first parcel identified in the map number. This weblog and the online GIS are not playing well when it comes to linking for multiple properties so we have included an image of all of the properties in addition to the link.
5. (A-11-01) An amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance concerning the minor subdivision process, grammatical corrections, & others. The proposed amendment has been revised since original approval by the Plan Commission & will be reconsidered,
6. (A-11-02) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning sign standards, livestock standards, developmental standards for specific uses, developmental standards for zoning districts, permitted uses for zoning districts, improvement location permit requirements, grammatical corrections, & others, &
7. Fee Schedule for Plan Commission services, including, but not limited to, the following: administrative divisions, subdivisions, fences & retaining walls, variances, special exceptions, appeals, & vacations.
The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne St Ste 3L, Angola, IN. Written statements may be filed with the Steuben County Plan Director and may be considered by the Plan Commission at the public hearing. Interested persons wishing to present their views on a petition will be given the opportunity to do so at the hearing. Hearings on particular petitions may be continued at the discretion of the Plan Commission. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners or the BZA will be heard at their next regularly scheduled meeting with agenda openings.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Ordinance Amendment Meeting- February 14, 2011
The Steuben County Zoning and Subdivision Control Ordinances are considered living documents. The Plan Commission has adopted a policy of reviewing them every year since the current ordinances were adopted in 2008. This annual review allows the ordinances to be improved and to adapt to changing conditions.
Areas needing attention are identified throughout the year by staff, Plan Commissioners, and County Board of Commissioners. The Plan Commission directs staff concerning which amendments to pursue and prepare. All amendments must be consistent with the County’s adopted Comprehensive Plan and Indiana and Federal laws.
Potential amendments are heard by the Plan Commission at a public hearing. Members of the public are able to comment on the proposed amendments. The proposed amendments are then forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners. That body conducts a public hearing and may adopt the proposed amendments or send them back to the Plan Commission for revision.
To improve the process this time, Plan Commission staff have been and will be holding meetings to discuss the proposed amendments. These meetings are open to members of the public and Steuben County Officials, including Plan Commissioners & County Board of Commissioners. The intent is to gather greater input and prepare a better document for the Plan Commission to review at its meetings.
The next meeting to discuss the proposed zoning ordinance amendments will be on Monday, February 14, 2011, at 1:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the basement of the Steuben County Community Center. Areas of discussion may include sign standards, campground standards, carriage houses, and others.
Please contact the Plan Commission Office with any questions.
Areas needing attention are identified throughout the year by staff, Plan Commissioners, and County Board of Commissioners. The Plan Commission directs staff concerning which amendments to pursue and prepare. All amendments must be consistent with the County’s adopted Comprehensive Plan and Indiana and Federal laws.
Potential amendments are heard by the Plan Commission at a public hearing. Members of the public are able to comment on the proposed amendments. The proposed amendments are then forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners. That body conducts a public hearing and may adopt the proposed amendments or send them back to the Plan Commission for revision.
To improve the process this time, Plan Commission staff have been and will be holding meetings to discuss the proposed amendments. These meetings are open to members of the public and Steuben County Officials, including Plan Commissioners & County Board of Commissioners. The intent is to gather greater input and prepare a better document for the Plan Commission to review at its meetings.
The next meeting to discuss the proposed zoning ordinance amendments will be on Monday, February 14, 2011, at 1:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the basement of the Steuben County Community Center. Areas of discussion may include sign standards, campground standards, carriage houses, and others.
Please contact the Plan Commission Office with any questions.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Ordinance Amendment Meeting- January 25, 2011
The Steuben County Zoning and Subdivision Control Ordinances are considered living documents. The Plan Commission has adopted a policy of reviewing them every year since the current ordinances were adopted in 2008. This annual review allows the ordinances to be improved and to adapt to changing conditions.
Areas needing attention are identified throughout the year by staff, Plan Commissioners, and County Board of Commissioners. The Plan Commission directs staff concerning which amendments to pursue and prepare. All amendments must be consistent with the County’s adopted Comprehensive Plan and Indiana and Federal laws.
Potential amendments are heard by the Plan Commission at a public hearing. Members of the public are able to comment on the proposed amendments. The proposed amendments are then forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners. That body conducts a public hearing and may adopt the proposed amendments or send them back to the Plan Commission for revision.
To improve the process this time, Plan Commission staff have been and will be holding meetings to discuss the proposed amendments. These meetings are open to members of the public and Steuben County Officials, including Plan Commissioners & County Board of Commissioners. The intent is to gather greater input and prepare a better document for the Plan Commission to review at its meetings.
The next meeting to discuss the proposed zoning ordinance amendments will be on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at 1:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the basement of the Steuben County Community Center. Areas of discussion may include sign standards, campground standards, carriage houses, sketch plan requirements, and others.
Please contact the Plan Commission Office with any further questions.
Areas needing attention are identified throughout the year by staff, Plan Commissioners, and County Board of Commissioners. The Plan Commission directs staff concerning which amendments to pursue and prepare. All amendments must be consistent with the County’s adopted Comprehensive Plan and Indiana and Federal laws.
Potential amendments are heard by the Plan Commission at a public hearing. Members of the public are able to comment on the proposed amendments. The proposed amendments are then forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners. That body conducts a public hearing and may adopt the proposed amendments or send them back to the Plan Commission for revision.
To improve the process this time, Plan Commission staff have been and will be holding meetings to discuss the proposed amendments. These meetings are open to members of the public and Steuben County Officials, including Plan Commissioners & County Board of Commissioners. The intent is to gather greater input and prepare a better document for the Plan Commission to review at its meetings.
The next meeting to discuss the proposed zoning ordinance amendments will be on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at 1:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the basement of the Steuben County Community Center. Areas of discussion may include sign standards, campground standards, carriage houses, sketch plan requirements, and others.
Please contact the Plan Commission Office with any further questions.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Plan Commission Agenda- February 2, 2011
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at 7:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, for consideration of the following agenda:
1. (P-11-03) Mark & Bridget Raab petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “South 700 East Addition.” The proposed minor subdivision will create two (2) lots measuring roughly twelve (12) & thirteen (13) acres. Property is located at 648 S 700 E, Section 30 of York Twp (Map #76-08-30-000-013.000-021)*,
2. (Z-11-04) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions for a zone change of Lots 0A-46B of Ramblin Acres Subdivision Back Lots Subdivision. Proposed zone change if from Agriculture to Lake Residence. Properties are located at 20-870 LN 275 Jimmerson Lk, Section 30 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-30-420-201/202/203/204/205/206/207/208/209/210/211/212/213/214/215/216/217/218/219/220/221/222/223/224/225/226/227/228/229/230/231/232/233/234/235.000-006),
Area for proposed rezoning:
3. (A-11-02) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning sign standards, livestock standards, developmental standards for specific uses, developmental standards for zoning districts, permitted uses for zoning districts, improvement location permit requirements, grammatical corrections, & others, &
4. Fee Schedule for Plan Commission services, including, but not limited to, the following: administrative divisions, subdivisions, fences & retaining walls, variances, special exceptions, appeals, & vacations.
The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne St Ste 3L, Angola, IN. Written statements may be filed with the Steuben County Plan Director and may be considered by the Plan Commission at the public hearing. Interested persons wishing to present their views on a petition will be given the opportunity to do so at the hearing. Hearings on particular petitions may be continued at the discretion of the Plan Commission. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners or the BZA will be heard at their next regularly scheduled meeting with agenda openings.
*- The link will take you to the first parcel identified in the map number. This weblog and the online GIS are not playing well when it comes to linking for multiple properties so we have included an image of all of the properties in addition to the link.
1. (P-11-03) Mark & Bridget Raab petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “South 700 East Addition.” The proposed minor subdivision will create two (2) lots measuring roughly twelve (12) & thirteen (13) acres. Property is located at 648 S 700 E, Section 30 of York Twp (Map #76-08-30-000-013.000-021)*,
2. (Z-11-04) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions for a zone change of Lots 0A-46B of Ramblin Acres Subdivision Back Lots Subdivision. Proposed zone change if from Agriculture to Lake Residence. Properties are located at 20-870 LN 275 Jimmerson Lk, Section 30 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-30-420-201/202/203/204/205/206/207/208/209/210/211/212/213/214/215/216/217/218/219/220/221/222/223/224/225/226/227/228/229/230/231/232/233/234/235.000-006),
Area for proposed rezoning:
3. (A-11-02) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning sign standards, livestock standards, developmental standards for specific uses, developmental standards for zoning districts, permitted uses for zoning districts, improvement location permit requirements, grammatical corrections, & others, &
4. Fee Schedule for Plan Commission services, including, but not limited to, the following: administrative divisions, subdivisions, fences & retaining walls, variances, special exceptions, appeals, & vacations.
The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne St Ste 3L, Angola, IN. Written statements may be filed with the Steuben County Plan Director and may be considered by the Plan Commission at the public hearing. Interested persons wishing to present their views on a petition will be given the opportunity to do so at the hearing. Hearings on particular petitions may be continued at the discretion of the Plan Commission. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners or the BZA will be heard at their next regularly scheduled meeting with agenda openings.
*- The link will take you to the first parcel identified in the map number. This weblog and the online GIS are not playing well when it comes to linking for multiple properties so we have included an image of all of the properties in addition to the link.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Plan Commission Results- January 5, 2011
Election of Officers:
President- Larry Gilbert
Vice-president- John Brooks
Secretary- Kim Kepler
Notes: Term of office runs through the first meeting of 2012.
P-11-01 Sleepy Investments LLC & Sexton & Associates - APPROVED (8-0)
Primary approval of "The Minor Subdivision BSB."
Conditions: None.
Notes: Secondary approval conducted by the Plan Commission Office.
Appointments to the Lakes Advisory Board:
Ken Bisson
Paul Jacobs
Notes: Terms through December 31, 2013.
Z-11-01 Steuben County Plan Commission - Forwarded with a FAVORABLE Recommendation (7-0-1)
Zone change of Lots 1-11 of Paradise Subdivision from Environmental Control to Lake Residence.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Crowl abstained. Petition is forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners.
Z-11-02 Steuben County Plan Commission - Forwarded with a FAVORABLE Recommendation (7-0-1)
Zone change of lots 1-18 of the Plat of Paradise View from Agriculture and Environmental Control to Lake Residence.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Crowl abstained. Petition is forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners.
Z-10-03 Steuben County Plan Commission - Forwarded with a FAVORABLE Recommendation (7-0-1)
Zone change of lots 19-34 of the First Addition to the Plat of Paradise View from Environmental Control and Agriculture to Lake Residence.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Crowl abstained. Petition is forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners.
A-11-01 Steuben County Plan Commission - Forwarded with a FAVORABLE Recommendation (7-0-1)
An amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Crowl abstained. Amendment to be changed to not require mylar copies of minor subdivision. Plan Commission recommended a fee of $100 for minor subdivisions.
A-11-02 Steuben County Plan Commission - No Action
An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Plan Commission requested staff revise the livestock standards so they no longer apply to any properties located within agricultural zoning districts.
The Plan Commission meeting was recorded and is available for viewing at any time on the Steuben County Plan Commission's ustream page.
January 5, 2011, Plan Commission Hearing.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
(A-11-01) Subdivision Control Ordinance Amendment
(A-11-01) An amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance, is now available on the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS.
Added text is in bold red.
Deleted text is in strikethrough red.
The amendment will be heard by the Plan Commission at their meeting on Wednesday, January 5, 2011.
Added text is in bold red.
Deleted text is in strikethrough red.
The amendment will be heard by the Plan Commission at their meeting on Wednesday, January 5, 2011.
Friday, December 17, 2010
BANI Newsletter- December 2010
A version of the following article appears in "The Higher Standard," the newsletter for the Builders Association of Northeast Indiana. www.ba-ni.com.
As the holiday music, decorations, and store stampedes descend upon Steuben County, the Plan Commission begins to turn its thoughts to ordinance amendments. This ordinance amendment season promises to be a very busy one, perhaps the busiest since the current zoning and subdivision control ordinances were adopted in 2008. This article will cover some of the areas identified for revision.
As a reminder, the Steuben County Plan Commission reviews its ordinances every year to find improvements to better serve and protect the community. These ordinance revisions are discussed by the Plan Commission at public hearings. Once they have approved an amendment, it is forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners for their consideration.
This year, we will address a lot of grammatical and linguistic concerns. True, ordinances are not pieces of literature, but they should still be easy to read and represent their community well. Sometimes, poor grammar can cause a lot of problems with ordinance interpretation. We feel it’s best to address these areas before a problem comes up.
We’ll also be adding specific setbacks for alleys. Most counties have few alleys within their jurisdiction. Because of this, they don’t have special alley setbacks. Alleys are instead considered as streets and any structure must meet street setbacks. Steuben County has many more alleys than most counties around. This can cause problems. (Just think of Pleasant Lake!)
The current zoning ordinance requires a survey for all projects on properties of less than two acres. Staff may waive that requirement for residential projects on properties larger than two acres if the structure is at least five feet away from a required setback. We still believe the survey requirement is important and has prevented countless problems. However, there are many times where it can be difficult to justify as a property approaches two acres in size. Staff are proposing that the requirement may be waived starting at one acre rather than two.
As one might expect, we will be looking at sign standards. Sign standards are often one of the trickiest areas in ordinance language because it is easy to run into Constitutional issues. Standards are further complicated because we must comply with our comprehensive plan and federal and state laws. Our goal is to simplify and clarify that section of the ordinance while complying with the law.
Steuben County has a large number of campgrounds. We do not have a robust campground standards section. This often means campgrounds must comply with the standards for the zoning district it’s located in. This can cause a lot of problems. We intend to develop campground specific standards similar, in structure, to mobile home park standards, for example, measuring from structure to structure rather than from property lines.
Last year we made low-impact home occupations a permitted use in all zoning districts. This year, we will be separating low-impact from regular home occupations a bit more. This will allow for less hassles for low-impact home occupations and provide an avenue for more robust home occupations, with appropriate standards.
We’ll be conducting an extensive review of the Subdivision Control Ordinance, as well. The primary focus will be on amending how minor subdivisions are processed. The current draft calls for minor subdivisions to be reviewed by the plan director with consultation of the design review committee.
As always, we welcome your suggestions and comments. Feel free to drop us a line or come speak at a meeting. The Plan Commission will be hearing the proposed ordinance amendments on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, and again on Wednesday, January 5, 2011.
As the holiday music, decorations, and store stampedes descend upon Steuben County, the Plan Commission begins to turn its thoughts to ordinance amendments. This ordinance amendment season promises to be a very busy one, perhaps the busiest since the current zoning and subdivision control ordinances were adopted in 2008. This article will cover some of the areas identified for revision.
As a reminder, the Steuben County Plan Commission reviews its ordinances every year to find improvements to better serve and protect the community. These ordinance revisions are discussed by the Plan Commission at public hearings. Once they have approved an amendment, it is forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners for their consideration.
This year, we will address a lot of grammatical and linguistic concerns. True, ordinances are not pieces of literature, but they should still be easy to read and represent their community well. Sometimes, poor grammar can cause a lot of problems with ordinance interpretation. We feel it’s best to address these areas before a problem comes up.
We’ll also be adding specific setbacks for alleys. Most counties have few alleys within their jurisdiction. Because of this, they don’t have special alley setbacks. Alleys are instead considered as streets and any structure must meet street setbacks. Steuben County has many more alleys than most counties around. This can cause problems. (Just think of Pleasant Lake!)
The current zoning ordinance requires a survey for all projects on properties of less than two acres. Staff may waive that requirement for residential projects on properties larger than two acres if the structure is at least five feet away from a required setback. We still believe the survey requirement is important and has prevented countless problems. However, there are many times where it can be difficult to justify as a property approaches two acres in size. Staff are proposing that the requirement may be waived starting at one acre rather than two.
As one might expect, we will be looking at sign standards. Sign standards are often one of the trickiest areas in ordinance language because it is easy to run into Constitutional issues. Standards are further complicated because we must comply with our comprehensive plan and federal and state laws. Our goal is to simplify and clarify that section of the ordinance while complying with the law.
Steuben County has a large number of campgrounds. We do not have a robust campground standards section. This often means campgrounds must comply with the standards for the zoning district it’s located in. This can cause a lot of problems. We intend to develop campground specific standards similar, in structure, to mobile home park standards, for example, measuring from structure to structure rather than from property lines.
Last year we made low-impact home occupations a permitted use in all zoning districts. This year, we will be separating low-impact from regular home occupations a bit more. This will allow for less hassles for low-impact home occupations and provide an avenue for more robust home occupations, with appropriate standards.
We’ll be conducting an extensive review of the Subdivision Control Ordinance, as well. The primary focus will be on amending how minor subdivisions are processed. The current draft calls for minor subdivisions to be reviewed by the plan director with consultation of the design review committee.
As always, we welcome your suggestions and comments. Feel free to drop us a line or come speak at a meeting. The Plan Commission will be hearing the proposed ordinance amendments on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, and again on Wednesday, January 5, 2011.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Plan Commission Agenda- January 5, 2010
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on January 5, 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 Plan Commission Officers for 2011, including: President, Vice-President, & Secretary,
2. (P-11-01) Sleepy Investments LLC & Sexton & Associates petition for primary approval of “The Minor Subdivision of BSB”. The proposed subdivision will create one (1) lot measuring roughly one & three-tenths (1.3) acres. Property is located at 6285 E SR 120, Section 2 of Fremont Twp(Map# 76-02-25-000-010.000-022),
3. Appointments to the Lakes Advisory Board,
4. (Z-11-01) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 1-11 of Paradise Subdivision. Proposed zone change is from Environmental Control to Lake Residence. Properties are located at 55-255 LN 230A Jimmerson Lk, Section 31 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-31-140-206/207/208/209/210/211/212/213/214/215/216.000-006*),
Area for proposed rezoning:
5. (Z-11-02) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 1-15 of the Plat of Paradise View from Agriculture to Lake Residence & Lots 16-18 of the Plat of Paradise View from Environmental Control to Lake Residence. Properties are located at 28-340 LN 230 Jimmerson Lk, Section 31 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-31-110-201/202/203/204/205/206/207/208/209/210/211/212/213/214.000-006 & 76-03-31-140-201/202/203/204.000-006*),
Area for proposed rezoning:
6. (Z-11-03) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 19-21 of the First Addition to the Plat of Paradise View from Environmental Control to Lake Residence & Lots 22-34 of the First Addition to the Plat of Paradise View from Agriculture to Lake Residence. Properties are located at 35-355 LN 230 Jimmerson Lk, Section 31 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-31-111-101/102/103/104/105/106/107/108/109/110/111/112/113/114/115/116.000-006*),
Area for proposed rezoning:
7. (A-11-01) An amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance concerning the minor subdivision process, grammatical corrections, & others,
8. (A-11-02) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning sign standards, livestock standards, developmental standards for specific uses, developmental standards for zoning districts, permitted uses for zoning districts, improvement location permit requirements, grammatical corrections, & others.
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.
1. Election of Plan Commission Officers for 2011, including: President, Vice-President, & Secretary,
2. (P-11-01) Sleepy Investments LLC & Sexton & Associates petition for primary approval of “The Minor Subdivision of BSB”. The proposed subdivision will create one (1) lot measuring roughly one & three-tenths (1.3) acres. Property is located at 6285 E SR 120, Section 2 of Fremont Twp(Map# 76-02-25-000-010.000-022),
3. Appointments to the Lakes Advisory Board,
4. (Z-11-01) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 1-11 of Paradise Subdivision. Proposed zone change is from Environmental Control to Lake Residence. Properties are located at 55-255 LN 230A Jimmerson Lk, Section 31 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-31-140-206/207/208/209/210/211/212/213/214/215/216.000-006*),
Area for proposed rezoning:
5. (Z-11-02) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 1-15 of the Plat of Paradise View from Agriculture to Lake Residence & Lots 16-18 of the Plat of Paradise View from Environmental Control to Lake Residence. Properties are located at 28-340 LN 230 Jimmerson Lk, Section 31 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-31-110-201/202/203/204/205/206/207/208/209/210/211/212/213/214.000-006 & 76-03-31-140-201/202/203/204.000-006*),
Area for proposed rezoning:
6. (Z-11-03) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 19-21 of the First Addition to the Plat of Paradise View from Environmental Control to Lake Residence & Lots 22-34 of the First Addition to the Plat of Paradise View from Agriculture to Lake Residence. Properties are located at 35-355 LN 230 Jimmerson Lk, Section 31 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-31-111-101/102/103/104/105/106/107/108/109/110/111/112/113/114/115/116.000-006*),
Area for proposed rezoning:
7. (A-11-01) An amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance concerning the minor subdivision process, grammatical corrections, & others,
8. (A-11-02) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning sign standards, livestock standards, developmental standards for specific uses, developmental standards for zoning districts, permitted uses for zoning districts, improvement location permit requirements, grammatical corrections, & others.
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.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Ordinance Amendments- December 13, 2010
The Steuben County Zoning and Subdivision Control Ordinances are considered to be living documents. The Plan Commission has adopted a policy of reviewing them every year since the new ordinances were adopted in 2008. This annual review allows the ordinances to be improved and to adapt to changing conditions.
Areas needing attention are identified throughout the year by staff, Plan Commissioners, and County Board of Commissioners. The Plan Commission directs staff concerning which amendments to pursue and prepare. All amendments must be consistent with the County’s adopted Comprehensive Plan and Indiana and Federal laws.
Potential amendments are heard by the Plan Commission at a public hearing. Members of the public are able to comment on the proposed amendments. The Plan Commission forwards the proposed amendments to the County Board of Commissioners. That body conducts a public hearing and may adopt the proposed amendments or send them back to the Plan Commission for revision. The amendments may become effective immediately after approval by the County Board of Commissioners, or the effective date may be delayed.
To improve the process this year, Plan Commission staff have been and will be holding meetings to discuss the proposed amendments. These meetings are open to members of the public and Steuben County Officials, including Plan Commissioners & County Board of Commissioners. The intent is to gather greater input and prepare a better document for the Plan Commission to review at its meetings.
The next meeting to discuss the proposed zoning and subdivision control ordinance amendments will be on Monday, December 13, 2010, at 1:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Pillar Room in the basement of the Steuben County Community Building at 317 S Wayne, Angola, IN.
Copies are available for review and comment at the Plan Commission Office throughout the process.
Please contact the Plan Commission Office with any questions.
Areas needing attention are identified throughout the year by staff, Plan Commissioners, and County Board of Commissioners. The Plan Commission directs staff concerning which amendments to pursue and prepare. All amendments must be consistent with the County’s adopted Comprehensive Plan and Indiana and Federal laws.
Potential amendments are heard by the Plan Commission at a public hearing. Members of the public are able to comment on the proposed amendments. The Plan Commission forwards the proposed amendments to the County Board of Commissioners. That body conducts a public hearing and may adopt the proposed amendments or send them back to the Plan Commission for revision. The amendments may become effective immediately after approval by the County Board of Commissioners, or the effective date may be delayed.
To improve the process this year, Plan Commission staff have been and will be holding meetings to discuss the proposed amendments. These meetings are open to members of the public and Steuben County Officials, including Plan Commissioners & County Board of Commissioners. The intent is to gather greater input and prepare a better document for the Plan Commission to review at its meetings.
The next meeting to discuss the proposed zoning and subdivision control ordinance amendments will be on Monday, December 13, 2010, at 1:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Pillar Room in the basement of the Steuben County Community Building at 317 S Wayne, Angola, IN.
Copies are available for review and comment at the Plan Commission Office throughout the process.
Please contact the Plan Commission Office with any questions.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Plan Commission Agenda- December 1, 2010
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at 7:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, for consideration of the following agenda:
1. (P-10-18) Bradley & Carmen Shepard petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Shepard Subdivision”. The proposed subdivision will create one (1) lot measuring roughly four (4) acres. Property is located at 5863 W 250 S, Section 1 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-01-000-010.060-014),
2. (Z-10-10) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone portions of Lots 7, 8, 9, & 10 of Collins 1st Addition. Proposed zone change is from Agriculture to Lake Residential. Properties are located on the south side of LN 201 Lk Pleasant, Section 18 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-18-310-307/308/309/310.000-006),
3. (Z-10-11) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 1-15 of Collins 2nd Addition. Proposed zone change is from Agriculture to Lake Residential. Properties are located at 500-640 LN 201 Lk Pleasant & on the south side of LN 201 Lk Pleasant, Section 18 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-18-320-101/102/103/104/201/202/204/205/206/301/302/304/305/306.000-006 & 76-03-18-320-203.010-006),
4. (Z-10-12) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 159 through 176 of Lake James Estates West Section 1. Proposed zone change is from Agriculture to Residence-2. Properties are located at 220-260 & 255-295 LN 591 Lk James, 225-240 LN 587 Lk James, & 175 LN 587A Lk James, Section 29 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-29-420-101/102/103/106/107/108/109/110/111/210/211/212/213/214/215/301/302/303.000-006),
5. A presentation of code enforcement procedures and actions, &
6. Discussion of proposed ordinance amendments and fee schedule amendments. No vote will take place at this time.
The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne St Ste 3L, Angola, IN. Written statements may be filed with the Steuben County Plan Director and may be considered by the Plan Commission at the public hearing. Interested persons wishing to present their views on a petition will be given the opportunity to do so at the hearing. Hearings on particular petitions may be continued at the discretion of the Plan Commission. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners or the BZA will be heard at their next regularly scheduled meeting with agenda openings.
1. (P-10-18) Bradley & Carmen Shepard petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Shepard Subdivision”. The proposed subdivision will create one (1) lot measuring roughly four (4) acres. Property is located at 5863 W 250 S, Section 1 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-01-000-010.060-014),
2. (Z-10-10) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone portions of Lots 7, 8, 9, & 10 of Collins 1st Addition. Proposed zone change is from Agriculture to Lake Residential. Properties are located on the south side of LN 201 Lk Pleasant, Section 18 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-18-310-307/308/309/310.000-006),
3. (Z-10-11) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 1-15 of Collins 2nd Addition. Proposed zone change is from Agriculture to Lake Residential. Properties are located at 500-640 LN 201 Lk Pleasant & on the south side of LN 201 Lk Pleasant, Section 18 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-18-320-101/102/103/104/201/202/204/205/206/301/302/304/305/306.000-006 & 76-03-18-320-203.010-006),
4. (Z-10-12) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 159 through 176 of Lake James Estates West Section 1. Proposed zone change is from Agriculture to Residence-2. Properties are located at 220-260 & 255-295 LN 591 Lk James, 225-240 LN 587 Lk James, & 175 LN 587A Lk James, Section 29 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-29-420-101/102/103/106/107/108/109/110/111/210/211/212/213/214/215/301/302/303.000-006),
5. A presentation of code enforcement procedures and actions, &
6. Discussion of proposed ordinance amendments and fee schedule amendments. No vote will take place at this time.
The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne St Ste 3L, Angola, IN. Written statements may be filed with the Steuben County Plan Director and may be considered by the Plan Commission at the public hearing. Interested persons wishing to present their views on a petition will be given the opportunity to do so at the hearing. Hearings on particular petitions may be continued at the discretion of the Plan Commission. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners or the BZA will be heard at their next regularly scheduled meeting with agenda openings.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Plan Commission Agenda- November 3, 2010
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at 7:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, for consideration of the following agenda:
1. (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),
2. (P-10-17) Brent Friend & Betty & Dean Goranson petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Viking Acres.” The proposed subdivision will create one (1) lot measuring roughly twenty-nine (29) acres. Property is located at 1245 S Golden Lk Rd, Section 32 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-32-000-001.000-011),
3. (VPW-10-06) Sandra Palmersheim petitions for vacation of a platted way. Platted way is a part of Lone Tree Point First Addition known as LN 105 Lk James. Property is located north of 1980 LN 105 Lk James, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-04-110-133.000-011),
4. (Z-10-09) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 10 through 26 & portions of Lots 4, 5, 9, & 27, of Country Meadows, excluding the eastern half of the SW ¼ of Section 24 of Jamestown Twp. Proposed zone change is from Local Business to Residence-2. Properties are located at 70 through 245 E 620 N & 6025 N 25 E, Section 24 of Jamestown Twp (Map # 76-03-24-000-022/023/024/025/026/027/028/029/030/ 031/032/033/034/035/036/037/038/039/040/044/045.000-006;76-03-24-000-022/038/040.010-006),
5. A presentation of code enforcement procedures and actions, &
6. Discussion of proposed ordinance amendments and fee schedule amendments. No vote will take place at this time.
The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne St Ste 3L, Angola, IN. Written statements may be filed with the Steuben County Plan Director and may be considered by the Plan Commission at the public hearing. Interested persons wishing to present their views on a petition will be given the opportunity to do so at the hearing. Hearings on particular petitions may be continued at the discretion of the Plan Commission. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners or the BZA will be heard at their next regularly scheduled meeting with agenda openings.
1. (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),
2. (P-10-17) Brent Friend & Betty & Dean Goranson petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Viking Acres.” The proposed subdivision will create one (1) lot measuring roughly twenty-nine (29) acres. Property is located at 1245 S Golden Lk Rd, Section 32 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-32-000-001.000-011),
3. (VPW-10-06) Sandra Palmersheim petitions for vacation of a platted way. Platted way is a part of Lone Tree Point First Addition known as LN 105 Lk James. Property is located north of 1980 LN 105 Lk James, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-04-110-133.000-011),
4. (Z-10-09) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 10 through 26 & portions of Lots 4, 5, 9, & 27, of Country Meadows, excluding the eastern half of the SW ¼ of Section 24 of Jamestown Twp. Proposed zone change is from Local Business to Residence-2. Properties are located at 70 through 245 E 620 N & 6025 N 25 E, Section 24 of Jamestown Twp (Map # 76-03-24-000-022/023/024/025/026/027/028/029/030/ 031/032/033/034/035/036/037/038/039/040/044/045.000-006;76-03-24-000-022/038/040.010-006),
5. A presentation of code enforcement procedures and actions, &
6. Discussion of proposed ordinance amendments and fee schedule amendments. No vote will take place at this time.
The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne St Ste 3L, Angola, IN. Written statements may be filed with the Steuben County Plan Director and may be considered by the Plan Commission at the public hearing. Interested persons wishing to present their views on a petition will be given the opportunity to do so at the hearing. Hearings on particular petitions may be continued at the discretion of the Plan Commission. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners or the BZA will be heard at their next regularly scheduled meeting with agenda openings.
Monday, September 20, 2010
County Commissioners Results- September 20, 2010
The following item was heard by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners at their meeting on Monday, September 20, 2010.
(A-10-04)- APPROVED (Effective Immediately)
An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning floodplain developmental standards.
First Reading- September 20, 2010
Second Reading- September 20, 2010
Third Reading- September 20, 2010
The updated zoning ordinance will be available on the Steuben County Plan Commission page and on the home tab of the Steuben County GIS shortly. Copies of update pages are also available at the Plan Commission Office and digitally upon request.
(A-10-04)- APPROVED (Effective Immediately)
An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning floodplain developmental standards.
First Reading- September 20, 2010
Second Reading- September 20, 2010
Third Reading- September 20, 2010
The updated zoning ordinance will be available on the Steuben County Plan Commission page and on the home tab of the Steuben County GIS shortly. Copies of update pages are also available at the Plan Commission Office and digitally upon request.
Monday, September 13, 2010
County Commissioners- September 20, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission has the following business before the Steuben County Commissioners on Monday, September 20, 2010.
11:15 am
(A-10-04) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning floodplain standards.
*Item may be heard slightly earlier or later than the above time.
11:15 am
(A-10-04) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning floodplain standards.
*Item may be heard slightly earlier or later than the above time.
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