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.

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

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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.

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.

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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.

Plan Commission Results- December 1, 2010

P-10-18 Bradley & Carmen Shepard - APPROVED (7-0)
Primary approval of the minor subdivision "Shepard Subdivision."
Conditions: None.
Notes: Final approval of minor subdivisions is conducted by the Plan Director.

Z-10-10 Steuben County Plan Commission - Forwarded with a FAVORABLE recommendation (7-0)
Zone change of portions of Lots 7, 8, & 9 of Collins 1st Addition from Lake Residence and Agriculture to Lake Residence.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners.

Z-10-11 Steuben County Plan Commission - Forwarded with a FAVORABLE recommendation (7-0)
Zone change of lots 1-15 of Collins 2nd Addition from Agriculture to Lake Residence.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners.

Z-10-12 Steuben County Plan Commission - Forwarded with a FAVORABLE recommendation (7-0)
Zone change of Lots 159-176 of Lake James Estates West Section 1 from Agriculture to Residence-2.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners.

Plan Commission Results- November 3, 2010

SE-10-08 Josh Pranger, Eric & Cara Olson, & Chad & Erin Olson - Proposed special exception WILL NOT adversely impact the Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
Special Exception Use for a two-family dwelling in a lake residential zoning district.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition will be heard by the BZA on Monday, November 8, 2010.

P-10-17 Brent Friend & Betty & Dean Goranson - APPROVED (7-0)
Primary approval of the minor subdivision "Viking Acres."
Conditions: None.
Notes: None.

VPW-10-06 Sandra Palmersheim - Forwarded with a FAVORABLE recommendation (6-0-1)
Vacation of a platted way.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition will be heard by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners. Crowl abstained.

Z-10-09 Steuben County Plan Commission - Forwarded with a FAVORABLE recommendation (6-0-1)
Zone change from Local Business to Residence-2.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Petition will be heard by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners. Crowl abstained.

Plan Commission Results- October 6, 2010

Z-10-08 Ned & Judy Sullins - Forwarded with a FAVORABLE Recommendation with Conditions (6-0-1)
Zone Change from Agriculture to Local Business.
Conditions: 1) The proposed store be hooked-up with a sewer system. 2) Commercial uses be limited to light commercial. 3) No sale of fuel on the property.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners. Crowl abstained.

SE-10-07 James Wolf & Don & Barbara Odell - Proposed Special Exception WILL NOT adversely impact the Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
Special Exception Use for a commercial, outdoor boat storage in a General Business zoning district.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the Board of Zoning Appeals. They will hear the petition on Tuesday, October 12, 2010.

P-10-15 Thomas Hanselman et al & Ruth Ann Crum - APPROVED (7-0)
Primary approval of the minor subdivision "Johnston Acres."
Conditions: None.
Notes: Secondary approval is conducted by Plan Commission Staff.

P-10-16 Eileen Schaab - APPROVED with conditions (7-0)
Primary approval of the minor subdivision "Schaab's Aisling."
Conditions: Applicant must confirm public access to the proposed lot prior to secondary approval.
Notes: Secondary approval is conducted by Plan Commission Staff.

VPW-10-04 Stephen Leininger - Forwarded with a FAVORABLE Recommendation (6-0-1)
Vacation of a platted way.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners. Crowl abstained.

VPW-10-05 Michael & Nicole Tomei - Forwarded with a FAVORABLE Recommendation (6-0-1)
Vacation of a platted way.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners. Crowl abstained.

Plan Commission Results- September 1, 2010

Z-10-08 Ned & Judy Sullins - TABLED (7-0)
Zone change from Agriculture to Local Business of an area measuring roughly two (2) acres.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Plan Commission wanted more information from the petitioners. Zone changes are forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners following the Plan Commission hearing.

VPW-10-03 Brenda Doden - NO RECOMMENDATION (4-2-1)
Vacation of a public way.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Motion to forward the petition with a Favorable Recommendation did not receive the necessary five (5) votes to pass. Petition is forwarded to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners. Crowl abstained.

P-10-11 Richard Emerick et al - APPROVED (7-0)
Primary approval of the minor subdivision "Emerick Acres."
Conditions: None.
Notes: Secondary approval of minor subdivisions is conducted by the Plan Director.

P-10-12 Richard & Rorie Senger - APPROVED (7-0)
Primary approval of the minor subdivision "Senger Farm."
Conditions: None.
Notes: Secondary approval of minor subdivisions is conducted by the Plan Director.

P-10-13 Dusty & Stephanie Feller - APPROVED (7-0)
Primary approval of the minor subdivision "Feller Ranch."
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Secondary approval of minor subdivisions is conducted by the Plan Director.

P-10-14 Alan & Jody Steury & Michael & Jonathon Berry - APPROVED (7-0)
Amend the minor plat of "Hollywood Landing."
Conditions: None.
Notes: An amendment to an existing minor subdivision.

A-10-04 - FAVORABLE Recommendation (7-0)
An amendment to the Steuben County Plan Commission concerning floodplain standards.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Ordinance amendment is forwarded to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners.

Sign Compliance Program
A program to outline the process for identifying and removing illegal signs within the Steuben County Plan Commission Jurisdiction.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Plan Commission had no changes to the proposed program.

Integrated Sign Program
A program to outline a wayfinding and attraction sign system within the Steuben County Plan Commission Jurisdiction.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Robust discussion was delayed so the County can work with other entities to create a County-wide program.

Plan Commission Results- August 4, 2010

P-10-10 Wendell & Carol Cooper - APPROVED (5-0)
Primary approval of the minor subdivision "Cooper's Addition."
Conditions: None.
Notes: Secondary approval of minor subdivisions is conducted by the Plan Director.

VE-10-01 Frederick Forte et al - APPROVED (5-0)
Vacation of a portion of Lots 1 & 2 & all of Lot 3 of Snow Lake Park.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Vacation was a condition of the replatting of Sleepy Hollow Subdivision

Hamilton ETJ Town of Hamilton - Forwarded with an UNFAVORABLE recommendation (5-0-1)
Expansion of the town's extraterritorial jursidiction.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Commissioner Crowl arrived at the meeting and abstained. Petition will be forwarded to the Steuben County Commissioners.

Plan Commission Results- July 7, 2010

SE-10-06 The Coast LLC & Tom Clausen - Will NOT Adversely Impact the Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
Special Exception Use for a marina in a lake residential zoning district.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition will be heard by the BZA on Monday, July 12, 2010.

Z-10-06 Steuben County Plan Commission - Forwarded with FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION (6-0-1)
Zone change for Agricultural to Residential-1.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners.

Z-10-07 Steuben County Plan Commission - Forwarded with FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION (6-0-1)
Zone change from Agricultural to Residential-2.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners.

Plan Commission Results- June 2, 2010

P-10-07 Shawn Stark & Philip Cain - APPROVED (8-0-1)
Secondary (Final) Approval of the major subdivision "Little Long Lake Addition"
Conditions: None.
Notes: Eickholtz abstained.

P-10-08 Trevor Ferrell & James & Janet Covell - APPROVED (9-0)
Primary Approval of the minor subdivision "Ferrell's Minor Subdivision"
Conditions: None.
Notes: Secondary approval of minor subdivisions is conducted by the Plan Commission Office.

P-10-09 Fred Forte - APPROVED as presented with conditions (9-0)
Amendment to the plat of Sleepy Hollow Subdivision
Conditions: 1)As presented, 2)Lots 1-3 of Snow Lake Park Subdivision to be vacated.
Notes: Amendment also includes changes to the subdivision restrictions.

SE-10-04 Ben & Mary Borntreger - Will NOT adversely impact the Steuben County Comprehensive Plan (9-0)
Special Exception for a private school in an Agricultural Zoning District
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the BZA for consideration on Monday, June 7, 2010.

SE-10-05 Ron & Darlene Mason & Philip & Karina Nott - Will NOT adversely impact the Steuben County Comprehensive Plan (6-2-1)
Special Exception use for a public camp in an Agricultural Zoning District
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the BZA for consideration on Monday, June 7, 2010. Eickholtz abstained.

Z-10-05 Steuben County Plan Commission - Forwarded with a FAVORABLE recommendation (8-0-1)
Zone change from local business to environmental control.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners. Crowl abstained.

Plan Commission Results- May 5, 2010

P-10-06 Stoy - APPROVED (7-0)
Primary approval of the minor subdivision "Nedele Farm."
Conditions: None.
Notes: Secondary approval is conducted by Plan Commission staff.

P-10-07 Stark & Cain - APPROVED conditions (7-0)
Primary approval of the major subdivision "Little Long Lake Addition."
Conditions: Health Department approval of a well & septic plan prior to secondary approval.
Notes: Secondary approval for major subdivisions is heard before the Plan Commission at a public hearing.

VPW-10-02 Cooper & Boomer - Forwarded with NO RECOMMENDATION (4-2-1)
Vacation of a public way.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Motion was to forward the petition to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners with a Favorable recommendation. That motion did not receive a majority vote of the entire Plan Commission (5 votes) so it is forwarded with no recommendation. It will be heard by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners on Monday, May 17, 2010, or Monday June 7, 2010.

SE-10-03 Pollard, Everage, & Fry - Will NOT Adversely Impact the Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
Special exception use for a used auto sales business in a general business zoning district.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the Board of Zoning Appeals and will be heard as the first agenda item at the Monday, May 17, 2010, hearing.

Plan Commission Results- April 7, 2010

P-10-05 Walter & Marsha Drewes - APPROVED (8-0)
Primary approval of the minor subdivision of "Drewes Subdivision."
Conditions: None.
Notes: Final approval of minor subdivisions is done by the Plan Commission Staff.

Z-10-02 Ron & Margaret Carlson - FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION (8-0)
Rezoning of a four (4) acre parcel from Agricultural to Local Business.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the County Commissioners. The Plan Commission recommends the County Commissioners consider self-imposed restrictions to future use of the property limiting commercial uses to the proposed use or similar uses.

Z-10-03 Steuben County Plan Commission - FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION (8-0)
Rezoning of a half (0.5) acre parcel from Local Business to Agricultural.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the County Commissioners.

Z-10-04 Pleasant Shores LLC - NO RECOMMENDATION (4-4)
Rezoning of four (4) acres from Agricultural to Lake Residential.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the County Commissioners. The motion to forward the petition with a Favorable Recommendation did not receive a majority. Therefore, the petition is forwarded with no recommendation.

SE-10-02 Boat House LLC - Proposed Special Exception WILL NOT Adversely Impact the Comprehensive Plan (8-0)
Special Exception for a Marina in a General Business Zoning District.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition will be heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday, April 12, 2010.

A-10-03 Steuben County Plan Commission - FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION (8-0)
An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning variance criteria, appeals of decisions, and terminations.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Amendment is forwarded to the County Commissioners for approval.

Plan Commission Results- March 3, 2010

P-10-02 Phillip & Patricia Zabst - APPROVED (7-0)
Primary approval of a minor subdivision with two (2) lots on twenty (20) acres.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Plan Director will conduct secondary approval.

P-10-03 Jane Gates - APPROVED (7-0)
Primary approval for a minor subdivision with thre (3) lots on eighty (80) acres.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Plan Director will conduct secondary approval.

P-10-04 Grace Ingledue Trust - APPROVED (7-0)
Primary approval for a minor subdivision with one (1) lot on one and six-tenths (1.6) acres.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Plan Director will conduct secondary approval.

SE-10-01 Kevin & Jennifer Wall - APPROVED (7-0)
Special exception use for a mobile home in an agricultural zoning district. Special exception will not have a negative impact on the comprehensive plan.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Petition is forwarded to the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals. (March 8, 2010)

Amendment to the Steuben County Plan Commission Rules of Procedure - APPROVED as presented (7-0)
Amendments include: addition of a code of conduct and ethics, changes to the agenda setting process, updates to language, & correction of grammatical errors
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: None.

Plan Commission Results- February 3, 2010

1. (VPW-10-01) Laura & Richard Clifton petition for the vacation of a public way. Proposed vacation is a four (4) foot wide walkway located between lots five & six of Lone Tree Point.

Petition forwarded to the County Commissioners with No Recommendation (5-2-1).

2. Appointments to the Lakes Advisory Board.

Vicki Banks was appointed to serve on the LAB with term ending December 31, 2011, & Tom Hazelett was appointed to serve on the LAB with a term ending December 31, 2012. (8-0).

We want to thank all of the individuals who expressed interest in volunteering their time to serve on the Lakes Advisory Board.

3. New fee schedule for administrative land divisions & wind conversion systems.

Fee schedule will be forwarded to the County Commissioners with a Favorable Recommendation (7-0-1).

4. Review of proposed changes to the Rules of Procedure for the Steuben County Plan Commission concerning a code of ethics and behavior.

The Plan Commission requested staff to make some changes to the proposed rules change. Changes will presented to the Plan Commission in March for approval.

Plan Commission Results- January 6, 2010

1. Election of Officers for 2010,

President- Larry Gilbert
Vice President- Linda Hansen
Secretary- John Brooks
Plan Commission Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals- Bill Schmidt

Appointments to the Lakes Advisory Board were tabled until the February Hearing

2. (Z-10-01) Jane & Craig Sponseller, Cathy Hasselman, Rebecca Booth, & Royann McClatcher petition for a zone change. The zone change is from Local Business to Residential-1.

Petition forwarded to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners with a Favorable Recommendation (8-0).

3. (P-10-01) John & Patricia Foster petition for primary approval of a minor subdivision. The proposed subdivision will include three (3) lots measuring 1.33, 1.09, and 0.31 acres.

Approved with conditions that the reduced lot size be approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals and there be no deeded lake access. (8-0)

4. (A-10-01) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning the definition of structures, the definition of basements on a sloping lot, accessory uses, the number of accessory buildings, mini/self-storage warehouses, retaining walls, low-impact home occupations, & handicapped ramps,

Amendment forwarded to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners with a Favorable Recommendation. (8-0)

5. (A-10-02) An amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance concerning administrative divisions, &

Amendment forwarded to the Steuben County Board of Commissioners with a Favorable Recommendation. (8-0)

6. Review of proposed fee schedule for administrative land divisions & wind conversion systems.

Staff will prepare a fee schedule for a vote at the February Plan Commission Hearing.

Plan Commission Results- December 2, 2009

1. (VPW-09-01) Gary Hoopengardner, Robert Grogg, & John Grogg petition for a vacation of a public way.

Petition forwarded to the Steuben County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. (8-0)


2. (VPW-09-02) Francis & Wanda Grogg petition for a vacation of a public way.

Petition forwarded to the Steuben County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. (8-0)


3. (VPW-09-03) Rose Ann & James Cox, Jennifer Sklenar, & Greg Tipsord petition for a vacation of a public way.

Petition forwarded to the Steuben County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. (8-0)


4. (VE-09-01) BAT Investments & James & Judith McKinley petition for a vacation of a lot in a platted subdivision.

Vacation approved by an 8-0 vote.


5. (PUD-09-01) Third Basin petitions for primary approval of a Planned Unit Development.

PUD denied by a 6-2 vote.


6. (A-09-03) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning wind turbines, wind energy conversion systems, wind energy conversion system overlay zoning districts, & wind farms.

Amendment forwarded to the Steuben County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. (8-0)


7. Review of proposed amendments to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance regarding:
the definition of structures,
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language. Staff will prepare it as an Ordinance Amendment.

the definition of basements on sloping lots,
The Plan Commission asked for staff to prepare some changes to the proposed language to improve clarity and functionality.

accessory uses,
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language. Staff will prepare it as an Ordinance Amendment.

accessory structures,
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language. Staff will prepare it as an Ordinance Amendment.

mini/self-storage requirements,
The Plan Commission asked for staff to prepare some changes to the proposed language to improve clarity and functionality concerning the required fencing.

retaining walls,
The Plan Commission asked for staff to prepare some changes to the proposed language to allow for a height of up to 7 feet rather than the 6 feet proposed in certain situations and to allow for changes to grade upon approval of both neighbors.

home occupations,
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language. Staff will prepare it as an Ordinance Amendment.

handicapped ramps, &
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language and asked for staff to prepare language which would allow for easier construction of temporary ramps.

administrative divisions.
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language. Staff will prepare it as an Ordinance Amendment.


8. Review of a proposed amendment to the Steuben County Plan Commission Bylaws concerning a code of ethics.

Due to time constraints, discussion has been postponed until the next Plan Commission Hearing.


9. Review of proposed fee schedule for administrative land divisions & wind conversion systems.

Due to time constraints, discussion has been postponed until the next Plan Commission Hearing.


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Plan Commission Results- November 4, 2009

1. (A-09-03) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning wind turbines,
wind energy conversion systems, and wind farms.

The Plan Commission decided to vote on the proposed amendment at the December 2, 2009, Hearing.

2. Review of proposed amendments to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance regarding: the definition of structures, the definition of basements on sloping lots, additional accessory uses (rain barrels & solar panels), mini/self-storage requirements, & handicapped ramps. No amendment is slated for a vote at this time.

The Plan Commission directed Plan Staff to pursue the proposed amendments and present draft language.

3. Review of proposed amendment to the Steuben County Plan Commission Bylaws concerning a code of ethics. No amendment is slated for a vote at this time.

The Plan Commission directed Plan Staff to pursue the proposed code of ethics and present draft language.

4. Review of proposed fee schedule for administrative land divisions & wind energy conversion systems.

The Plan Commission directed Plan Staff to develop and present an appropriate fee schedule.

Plan Commission Results- October 7, 2009

Z-09-04 JBBM Corporation- Favorable Recommendation (6-0-1)
Petition to rezone a portion of a property from LR to LB.
Conditions: No music after midnight, limit on the uses for the property.
Note: The petition now goes before the Steuben County Board of Commissioners for approval.

P-09-10 Clark- Approved (7-0)
Primary approval for a minor subdivision with two parcels.

Special Meeting Results- September 28, 2009

Steuben County Plan Commission Results.
(SE-09-06) Stockwell Acres (5-0)
Proposed confined feed operation will not adversely affect the Steuben County Comprehensive Plan.


Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals Results.
(SE-09-06) Stockwell Acres - Approved as presented (3-0)
Special exception for a confined feed operation of up to 450 cattle in an Agricultural Zoning District.
Conditions: As presented.

V-09-48A Stockwell Acres - Approved as presented (3-0)
Side-yard setback of one hundred sixty-seven (167) feet rather than the three hundred (300) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.

V-09-48B Stockwell Acres - Approved as presented (3-0)
Front-yard setback of eighty-two (82) feet rather than the three hundred (300) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.

V-09-48C Stockwell Acres - Approved as presented (3-0)
Front-yard setback of two hundred (200) feet rather than the three hundred (300) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.