The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold a hearing on Monday, September 13, 2010. The hearing will be located in the Multi-purpose Room of the Steuben Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN and will begin at 7pm.
The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog or on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The staff report for the hearing is available on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)
Stream videos at Ustream
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
BZA Results- September 7, 2010
V-10-46A Anthony & Norma Viers - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Garage floor elevation of 956.9' NGVD rather than the 958.9' NGVD required.
Conditions: Concrete block or concrete to extend up to the Flood Protection Grade (958.9' NGVD).
Notes: Petition tabled on the August 7, 2010, BZA Hearing.
V-10-46B Anthony & Norma Viers - APPROVED with conditions (3-2)
Accessory structure height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed.
Conditions: 1) Concrete block or concrete to extend up to the Flood Protection Grade (958.9' NGVD) & 2) Building to be used for storage purposes only.
Notes: Petition tabled on the August 7, 2010, BZA Hearing.
V-10-53 James Aikman & Christine Burke - APPROVED as presented (4-0)
Road-front setback of ten (10) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required for a deck-roof addition.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Petition was presented as an unenclosed roof addition. Setback is measured from the platted roadway easement. Schmidt recused himself from hearing this petition.
V-10-54ABCDE Mark Edwards - POSTPONED until October
Conditions: n/a
Notes: Petition postponed by petitioner's request.
V-10-55 Greg Tipsord - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Side-yard setback of three (3) feet rather than the five (5) feet required for an uncovered deck stairway.
Conditions: Steps not to be covered in the future.
Notes: Post-construction variance.
V-10-56 Donald & Laura Shively - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Accessory structure height of two (2) stories and twenty-one (21) feet rather than the one (1) story and eighteen (18) feet allowed.
Conditions: No living quarters in the building.
Notes: Garage to be built into a hillside with access from both the north and south sides.
V-10-57 Larry & Linda Rorick & Quality Crafted Homes - DENIED (0-5)
Lakefront setback of thirteen (13) feet three (3) inches rather than the minimum twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: n/a
Notes: Existing home is setback 14 feet.
V-10-58 Charles, Keith, & Joyce Oberlin - APPROVED with conditions (4-1)
Road-front setback of twelve (12) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: Property owners must sign a Highway Department damage waiver.
Notes: None.
V-10-59 Robert Vannatta - APPROVED (4-1)
Lakefront setback of thirty-two and eight tenths (32.8) feet rather than the traverse line required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: None.
Garage floor elevation of 956.9' NGVD rather than the 958.9' NGVD required.
Conditions: Concrete block or concrete to extend up to the Flood Protection Grade (958.9' NGVD).
Notes: Petition tabled on the August 7, 2010, BZA Hearing.
V-10-46B Anthony & Norma Viers - APPROVED with conditions (3-2)
Accessory structure height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed.
Conditions: 1) Concrete block or concrete to extend up to the Flood Protection Grade (958.9' NGVD) & 2) Building to be used for storage purposes only.
Notes: Petition tabled on the August 7, 2010, BZA Hearing.
V-10-53 James Aikman & Christine Burke - APPROVED as presented (4-0)
Road-front setback of ten (10) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required for a deck-roof addition.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Petition was presented as an unenclosed roof addition. Setback is measured from the platted roadway easement. Schmidt recused himself from hearing this petition.
V-10-54ABCDE Mark Edwards - POSTPONED until October
Conditions: n/a
Notes: Petition postponed by petitioner's request.
V-10-55 Greg Tipsord - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Side-yard setback of three (3) feet rather than the five (5) feet required for an uncovered deck stairway.
Conditions: Steps not to be covered in the future.
Notes: Post-construction variance.
V-10-56 Donald & Laura Shively - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Accessory structure height of two (2) stories and twenty-one (21) feet rather than the one (1) story and eighteen (18) feet allowed.
Conditions: No living quarters in the building.
Notes: Garage to be built into a hillside with access from both the north and south sides.
V-10-57 Larry & Linda Rorick & Quality Crafted Homes - DENIED (0-5)
Lakefront setback of thirteen (13) feet three (3) inches rather than the minimum twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: n/a
Notes: Existing home is setback 14 feet.
V-10-58 Charles, Keith, & Joyce Oberlin - APPROVED with conditions (4-1)
Road-front setback of twelve (12) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: Property owners must sign a Highway Department damage waiver.
Notes: None.
V-10-59 Robert Vannatta - APPROVED (4-1)
Lakefront setback of thirty-two and eight tenths (32.8) feet rather than the traverse line required.
Conditions: None.
Notes: None.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Code Enforcement Update- August 2010
Here is an update of the Steuben County Plan Commission's code enforcement actions.
Previous updates are still available for review.
January/February 2010
March/April 2010
May/June 2010
Environmental Nuisance. (Ordinance 658)
The Plan Commission has received 16 new environmental nuisance complaints in July & August, 2010. During the same period of 2009, a total of 4 new environmental nuisance complaints were received. For 2010, the Plan Commission has received a total of 46 new complaints.
The following graph shows the new environmental nuisance complaints received by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Abandoned Vehicles. (Ordinance 771)
The Plan Commission has received 3 new abandoned vehicle complaints in July & August, 2010. During the same period of 2009, a total of 0 new abandoned vehicle complaints were received. For 2010, the Plan Commission has received a total of 18 new complaints.
The following graph shows the new abandoned vehicle complaints received by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Sign Violations.
The Plan Commission has opened 6 new cases for sign violations in July & August, 2010. No tracking data is available to compare this period to the same period of 2009. For 2010, the Plan Commission has opened a total of 30 new sign violation complaints.
Prior to January 2010, sign violations were included in the "other ordinance violations" category. It was created as its own category to improve tracking abilities. These numbers do not include temporary signs that have been removed.
The following graph shows the sign violation cases opened by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2010.
Other Ordinance Violations.
The Plan Commission has opened 28 new cases for other ordinance violations in July & August, 2010. During the same period of 2009, a total of 28 new cases were opened. For 2010, the Plan Commission has opened a total of 65 new complaints.
The most typical "other ordinance" violation is building without a permit. It can also include un-permitted uses of property. Starting in January 2010, the Plan Commission began a separate tracking category for illegal signs/signs installed without a permit. Previously, signs had been included in this category.
The following graph shows the new other ordinance violation cases opened by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Resolved Violations.
The Plan Commission has closed 84 violation cases in July & August, 2010. During the same period in 2009, a total of 41 open cases were closed. For 2010, the Plan Commission has resolved a total of 226 violation cases.
Reforms are underway that will reduce the length of time that complaints are open to no more than 90 days. We are pleased to note that since January 2009, the Plan Commission has closed more cases than it received in 14 of the previous 19 months.
The following graph shows the cases closed by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Previous updates are still available for review.
January/February 2010
March/April 2010
May/June 2010
Environmental Nuisance. (Ordinance 658)
The Plan Commission has received 16 new environmental nuisance complaints in July & August, 2010. During the same period of 2009, a total of 4 new environmental nuisance complaints were received. For 2010, the Plan Commission has received a total of 46 new complaints.
The following graph shows the new environmental nuisance complaints received by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Abandoned Vehicles. (Ordinance 771)
The Plan Commission has received 3 new abandoned vehicle complaints in July & August, 2010. During the same period of 2009, a total of 0 new abandoned vehicle complaints were received. For 2010, the Plan Commission has received a total of 18 new complaints.
The following graph shows the new abandoned vehicle complaints received by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Sign Violations.
The Plan Commission has opened 6 new cases for sign violations in July & August, 2010. No tracking data is available to compare this period to the same period of 2009. For 2010, the Plan Commission has opened a total of 30 new sign violation complaints.
Prior to January 2010, sign violations were included in the "other ordinance violations" category. It was created as its own category to improve tracking abilities. These numbers do not include temporary signs that have been removed.
The following graph shows the sign violation cases opened by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2010.
Other Ordinance Violations.
The Plan Commission has opened 28 new cases for other ordinance violations in July & August, 2010. During the same period of 2009, a total of 28 new cases were opened. For 2010, the Plan Commission has opened a total of 65 new complaints.
The most typical "other ordinance" violation is building without a permit. It can also include un-permitted uses of property. Starting in January 2010, the Plan Commission began a separate tracking category for illegal signs/signs installed without a permit. Previously, signs had been included in this category.
The following graph shows the new other ordinance violation cases opened by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Resolved Violations.
The Plan Commission has closed 84 violation cases in July & August, 2010. During the same period in 2009, a total of 41 open cases were closed. For 2010, the Plan Commission has resolved a total of 226 violation cases.
Reforms are underway that will reduce the length of time that complaints are open to no more than 90 days. We are pleased to note that since January 2009, the Plan Commission has closed more cases than it received in 14 of the previous 19 months.
The following graph shows the cases closed by the Steuben County Plan Commission per month since January 2009.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Report of Collections- August 25/September 1, 2010
Following is the Steuben County Plan Commission Report of Collections for the period: August 25, 2010 to September 1, 2010. Collections are turned over to the Steuben County Auditor.
| DESCRIPTION | THIS PERIOD | YEAR TO DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Improvement Location Permits | $700.00 | $12,200.00 |
| Sign Location Permits | $0.00 | $1,579.00 |
| Fences/Retaining Walls | $0.00 | $340.00 |
| Special Meeting | $900.00 | $1,800.00 |
| Variance Applications | $300.00 | $9,950.00 |
| Special Exceptions | $0.00 | $750.00 |
| Zone Chane Applications | $0.00 | $1,160.00 |
| Vacations | $0.00 | $2,225.00 |
| Subdivision Applications | $0.00 | $4,910.00 |
| Planned Unit Developments | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Legal Ads | $20.00 | $860.00 |
| Copying/Postage | $100.00 | $15.00 |
| Copy of Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan | $0.00 | $3,851.30 |
| Lake Map Directory | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Fines | $100.00 | $3,790.00 |
| Abandoned/Junk Vehicles | $0.00 | $250.00 |
| TOTAL AMOUNT COLLECTED | $2,120.00 | $43,680.30 |
Notes: Collections turned in on Thursday, September 2, 2010.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
BZA Reminder- September 7, 2010
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold a hearing on TUESDAY, September 7, 2010. The hearing will be located in the Multi-purpose Room of the Steuben Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN and will begin at 7pm.
The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog or on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The staff report for the hearing is available on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)
Stream videos at Ustream
The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog or on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The staff report for the hearing is available on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)
Stream videos at Ustream
County Commissioners- September 7, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission has the following business before the Steuben County Commissioners on Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
11:00 am
Jim Wolfe- Plan Commission Permitting Requirements
11:15 am
Discussion of the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, Signs, and Permitting Requirements
*Items may be heard slightly earlier or later than the above time.
11:00 am
Jim Wolfe- Plan Commission Permitting Requirements
11:15 am
Discussion of the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, Signs, and Permitting Requirements
*Items may be heard slightly earlier or later than the above time.
Office Closing- September 6, 2010
The Steuben County Plan Commission and the Steuben County Offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2010, in observance of Labor Day.
Have a safe and fun holiday everybody!
Have a safe and fun holiday everybody!
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.
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.
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