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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

BZA Results- November 8, 2010

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, November 4, 2010

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.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

BZA Agenda- November 8, 2010

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



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

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

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

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

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

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




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

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.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

BZA Results- October 12, 2010

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, October 7, 2010

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.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

BZA Agenda- October 12, 2010

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



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

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

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

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

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

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




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

Friday, September 17, 2010

Plan Commission Agenda- October 6, 2010

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 6, 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. (Z-10-08) Ned & Judy Sullins petition for a zone change from Agriculture to Local Business. The proposed zone change will measure roughly two (2) acres. Property is located at 7050 E SR 120, Section 30 of Clear Lake Twp (Map# 76-01-30-000-013.000-001),

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

3. (P-10-15) Thomas Hanselman et al & Ruth Ann Crum petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Johnston Acres.” The proposed subdivision will create one (1) lot measuring roughly two (2) acres. Property is located at 2310 E Hanselman, Section 5 of Otsego Twp (Map# 76-10-05-000-007.000-009),

4. (P-10-16) Eileen Schaab petitions for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Schaab’s Aisling.” The proposed subdivision will create one (1) lot measuring roughly three and seven-tenths (3.7 acres). Property is located east of 560 LN 150A Lk James, Section 3 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-03-000-013.000-011),

5. (VPW-10-04) Stephen Leininger 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 1960 LN 105 Lk James, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-04-110-134.000-011),

6. (VPW-10-05) Michael & Nicole Tomei petition for vacation of a platted way. Platted way is an eight (8) foot wide alley between lots 76 & 77 of the Glenwood Addition of Glen Eden Springs. Property is located east of 695 LN 200 Lk James, Section 3 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-03-430-110/111.000-011), &

7. A presentation of code enforcement procedures and actions.




The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne St Ste 3L, Angola, IN. Written statements may be filed with the Steuben County Plan Director and may be considered by the 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, July 12, 2010

BZA Results- July 12, 2010

The video recording of the meeting is available on the Board of Zoning Appeals ustream.tv channel.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

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.

Monday, June 28, 2010

BZA Agenda- July 12, 2010

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



1. (V-10-33AB) Dean & Sandra Calhoun & Stoops Freightliner petition for two developmental-standard variances for a new sign. Variances are for a height of twenty (20) feet rather than the six (6) feet allowed and for a size of two hundred eighty-two (282) square feet per side rather than the thirty (30) square feet per side allowed. Property is located at 7267 N Baker, Section 14 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-14-000-021.000-006),

2. (V-10-41) William & Annette Blosser petition for one post-construction, developmental-standard variance for an accessory building addition. Variance is for a building coverage of fifty-four (54) percent rather than the thirty-five (35) percent allowed. Property is located at 1120 LN 180 Turkey Lake, Section 18 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-18-120-115.000-014),

3. (V-10-42) Phillip Carpenter petitions for one developmental-standard variance for an attached garage addition. Variance is for road-front setback of six and six tenths (6.6) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 155 LN 350A Big Otter Lk, Section 27 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-27-110-206.000-006),

4. (V-10-43) Albert & Tammra Goodwin & Tim Troxell petition for one developmental-standard variance for a new home. Variance is for a road-front setback of nineteen (19) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 15 LN 101 W Otter Lk, Section 20 of Jackson Twp (Map# 76-05-20-440-201.000-005),

5. (V-10-44) Darryl Engel petitions for one developmental-standard variance for an attached garage. Variance is for a road-front setback of nineteen (19) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 320 LN 105 Turkey Lk, Section 7 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-07-210-411.000-014), &

6. (SE-10-06) The Coast, LLC & Tom Clausen petition for a special exception use for a marina in a Lake Residential zoning district. A marina is considered a special exception use in lake residential zoning district. Property is located at 3108 N Bay View Road, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-04-440-210.000-011).




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

Monday, June 21, 2010

Plan Commission Agenda- July 7, 2010

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, July 7, 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-10-06) The Coast, LLC & Tom Clausen petition for a special exception use for a Marina in a Lake Residential zoning district. A marina is considered a Special Exception Use in Lake Residential zoning districts. Property is located at 3108 N Bay View Road, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-04-440-210.000-011),

2. (Z-10-06) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 1 thru 18 and Common Areas B, C, & D of Crooked Lake Beach Club. Proposed zone change is from Agricultural to Residence-1. Property is located at 4770 W Orland Rd, Section 6 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-06-210-101/102/103/104/105/106/107.000-011, 76-06-06-210-108/109/110/111/112.000-011; 76-06-06-220-113/114/115/116/117.000-011, 76-06-06-230-118/119.000-011),

3. (Z-10-07) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions to rezone Lots 19 thru 36 and Common Areas A & G of Crooked Lake Beach Club Phase 2. Proposed zone change is from Agricultural to Residence-2. Property is located at N 485 W, Section 6 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-06-220/219/220/221/222/223/224/225/226/227/228/229/230/231/232/233/234/235/236/237.000-011),

4. Members of the Steuben County Board of Commissioners will discuss planning and zoning related issues with the Plan Commission, &

5. Discussion of a proposed sign compliance program and integrated sign program. 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.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

BZA Results- June 7, 2010

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

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.

Monday, May 24, 2010

BZA Agenda- June 7, 2010

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



1. (V-09-45) James & Judith McKinley, BAT Investments, Charles Bitler, Randall Blank, & Michael & Deborah Reinking petition to amend one land-use variance for mini/self-storage garages. Request is to amend the variance from “as-presented” to allow flexibility for building footprints as allowed within the zoning ordinance as it existed at that time. Property is located at LN 101B Jimmerson Lk, Section 5 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-05-110-324.000/016/026/036/046/056/066/076/086/096/106/116/126/136/ 146/156/166/176/186/196/206/216/226/236-011), (OLD BUSINESS)

2. (V-10-33ABCD) Dean & Sandra Calhoun & Stoops Freightliner petition for four developmental-standard variances for a new sign. Variances are for three (3) signs along a street frontage rather than the one (1) sign allowed, to use a commercial vehicle as a business sign, for a height of thirteen (13) feet rather than the six (6) feet allowed, and for a size of three hundred fourteen (314) square feet per side rather than the thirty (30) square feet per side allowed. Property is located at 7267 N Baker, Section 14 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-14-000-021.000-006),

3. (V-10-34) Michael Thatcher petitions for one developmental-standard variance for a storage shed addition. Variance is for a road-front setback of fifteen (15) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located south of 315 LN 410 Jimmerson Lk, Section 32 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-32-120-156.000-006),

4. (V-10-35AB) Dean & Judy Bloir petition for two developmental-standard variances for a home addition. Variances are for a road-front setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required and for a lakefront setback of forty-seven (47) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required. Property is located at 2220 N 400 W, Section 8 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-08-330-130.000-011),

5. (V-10-36) David Spyker petitions for one developmental-standard variance for a new detached garage. Variance is for a road-front setback from an alleyway of five (5) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 10575 W 300 S, Section 7 of Salem Twp (Map# 76-12-07-210-105.000-014),

6. (SE-10-04) Ben & Mary Borntreger petition for a special exception use for a private school in an agricultural zoning district. All schools are a special exception use in agricultural zoning districts. Property is located at 4015 S 600 E, Section 14 of Otsego Twp (Map# 76-10-14-000-001.000-009),

7. (SE-10-05) Ron & Darlene Mason & Philip & Karina Nott petition for a special exception use for a public camp in an agricultural zoning district. Public camps are a special exception use in general business zoning districts. The proposed public camp will include four (4) cabins and accessory structures. Property is located at 3342 N SR 827, Section 6 of Scott Twp (Map# 76-07-06-000-027.000-016), &

8. (V-10-37) Ron & Darlene Mason & Philip & Karina Nott petition for one developmental-standard variance for a new public camp cabins. Variance is for a side-yard setback of thirty (30) feet rather than the seventy-five (75) feet required. Property is located at 3342 N SR 827, Section 6 of Scott Twp (Map# 76-07-06-000-027.000-016).




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

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

BZA Results- May 17, 2010

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday, May 17, 2010

Plan Commission Agenda- June 2, 2010

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 2, 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-10-07) Shawn Stark & Phil Cain petition for secondary approval of the major subdivision “Little Long Lake Addition.” The proposed subdivision will create ten (10) lots on sixteen and a half (16.5) acres. Property is located at 9575 E 750 N, Section 16 of Clear Lake Twp, Map# 76-01-16-410-101.000-001,

2. (P-10-08) Trevor Ferrell & James & Janet Covell petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Ferrell’s Minor Subdivision.” The proposed subdivision will create one (1) lot on two (2) acres. Property is located at 3523 S 275 E, Section 8 of Otsego Twp, Map# 76-10-08-000-015.010-009,

3. (P-10-09) Fred Forte petitions to amend the plat of Sleepy Hollow. Amendment will modify the boundaries of a common area and a lot, reducing the size of the common area by roughly one hundred (100) square feet and amend the restrictions and covenants. Plat is located at 355-400 LN 840 Snow Lk, Sections 21 & 28 of Jamestown Twp, Map# 76-03-21-440-124/125/126/127/128/129/131.000-006, 76-03-27-220-112/113/114.000-006, & 76-03-28-000-001.000-006,

4. (SE-10-04) Ben & Mary Borntreger petition for a special exception use for a private school in an agricultural zoning district. All schools are a special exception use in agricultural zoning districts. Property is located at 4015 S 600 E, Section 14 of Otsego Twp, Map# 76-10-14-000-001.000-009,

5. (SE-10-05) Ron & Darlene Mason & Philip & Karina Nott petition for a special exception use for a public camp in an agricultural zoning district. Public camps are a special exception use in general business zoning districts. The proposed public camp will include four (4) cabins and accessory structures. Property is located at 3342 N SR 827, Section 6 of Scott Twp, Map# 76-07-06-000-027.000-016, &

6. (Z-10-05) Steuben County Plan Commission petitions for a zone change of two (2) parcels measuring roughly two and one tenth (2.1) acres. Proposed zone change is from local business to environmental control. Property is located at 7992 N Silver, Section 11 & 12 of Jamestown Twp, Map# 76-03-11-000-001.000-006 & 76-03-12-000-003.010-006.




The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne St Ste 3L, Angola, IN. Written statements may be filed with the Steuben County Plan Director and may be considered by the 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, May 6, 2010

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.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

BZA Agenda- May 17, 2010

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on May 17, 2010, at 7:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, for consideration of the following agenda:



1. (SE-10-03) Ted & Melanie Pollard, Craig Everage, & Michael Fry petition for a special exception use for a used auto sales business in a general business zoning district. New and used auto sales are a special exception use in general business zoning districts. Property is located at 4835 S Old US 27, Section 14 of Steuben Twp (Map# 76-11-14-330-303.000-017),

2. (V-10-32ABCDE) Christopher Flick petitions for five developmental-standard variances. Variances are for a road-front setback of twenty-five (25) feet rather than the forty (40) feet required, a side-yard setback of two (2) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, a side-yard setback of six (6) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required, a building-to-building setback of six (6) feet ten (10) inches rather than the ten (10) feet required, and a building coverage of twenty-seven (27) percent rather than the twenty (20) percent allowed. Property is located at 3805 N 485 W, Section 6 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-06-220-219.000-011), &

3. (V-10-23A) Donald & Lane Ross petition for one developmental-standard variance for a detached garage addition. Variance is for a road-front setback of eighteen (18) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 6277 W South Lake Gage, Section 2 of Jackson Twp (Map# 76-05-02-120-211.000-005).




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

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Plan Commission Agenda- May 5, 2010

Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 5, 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-10-06) Kenneth, Kevin, & Thomas Stoy petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Nedele Farm.” The proposed subdivision will create one (1) lot on four and six-tenths (4.6) acres. Property is located at 3960 E 300 N, Section 4 of Scott Twp, Map# 76-07-04-000-013.000-016,

2. (P-10-07) Shawn Stark & Phil Cain petition for primary approval of the major subdivision “Little Long Lake Addition.” The proposed subdivision will create ten (10) lots on sixteen and a half (16.5) acres. Property is located at 9575 E 750 N, Section 16 of Clear Lake Twp, Map# 76-01-16-410-101.000-001,

3. (VPW-10-02) Donna Cooper & Sue & Stephen Boomer petition for the vacation of a public way. Proposed public way to be vacated measures roughly twelve (12) feet by ninety-five (95) feet. Public way is located between 240 & 260 LN 130B Lk George, Section 14 of Jamestown Twp, between Map# 76-03-14-240-105/106.000-006, &

4. (SE-10-03) Ted & Melanie Pollard & Michael Fry petition for a special exception use for a used auto sales business in a general business zoning district. New and used auto sales are a special exception use in general business zoning districts. Property is located at 4835 S Old US 27, Section 14 of Steuben Twp, Map# 76-11-14-330-303.000-017.



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.